Profile

Interloop—Architecture is a Houston-based design office founded in 1999 by principals Dawn Finley and Mark Wamble. The practice focuses on innovative building technologies, inventive forms, and precise material finishes. Project types range from the design of custom furniture and fixtures, to private residences, to research complexes and cultural institutions. Priority is given to the development of a clear conceptual design approach, addressing the distinct and complex requirements of each project to create compelling results.

The design team at Interloop—Architecture works closely with each client. Some of Interloop—Architecture’s clients include BP, Rice University, The Nasher Sculpture Center in Texas, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Washington D.C., and the Netherlands Architecture Institute in Rotterdam. The practice provides a full range of architectural services, and collaborates with a diverse set of engineers, graphic designers, contractors and fabricators sourced locally and abroad. Interloop—Architecture’s buildings and design work have been recognized through awards and exhibitions, attracted international attention, and has been published widely in leading industry publications including Dwell, Architectural Record, Architecture, I.D Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal.

Houston, Texas is an architecturally lawless city full of promise. The climate is harsh and the economy is based upon extreme pragmatism on the one hand and pure imagination on the other. Inspiration for innovation can be found easily in this landscape. Local industry is sophisticated, and is driven by medical research, space travel and energy exploration. Our goal is to find some sort of beauty from these ingredients and when possible, export them to the rest of the world.