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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.

Principals Dawn Finley and Mark Wamble

— Principals
Dawn Finley Dawn Finley is a founder and Principal of Interloop-Architecture. She is a graduate of the University of...
Mark Wamble Principal Mark Wamble received a Bachelor of Environmental Design from Texas A&M University and a Master of...
— Past Characters
Ana Miljacki Ana is principal of the Boston based architecture practice Project_ with partner Lee Moreau . She is...
Andrew McFarland Andrew McFarland was a Design Consultant and Associate for the 9° House. He is a principal of d>mcf. In...
Callie Bailey Callie Bailey is currently living in Austin, Texas and is working with Rhode Partners Architects.
Emily Kirkland Emily Kirkland was a project designer with Interloop for two glorious years, working on Julia's Bistro, The...
Eric Hughes Eric Hughes received an M.Arch at Rice School of Architecture, Houston, Texas. His academic research and...
Erin Ruhl Erin Ruhl is a project designer on the Welch Residence and is currently working on an M.Arch. at Rice School...
Jack Mussett Jack Mussett is currently working on an M.Arch. at Rice School of Architecture in Houston, Texas. Ask him...
Jennifer Chen Jennifer Chen worked with Interloop for three years. She completed her thesis at Rice School of Architecture...
Ken Andrews Ken is in Colorado (come back!) practicing architecture with Arch11. He teaches design studios at the...
Kyle Henricks Among other (interesting) things, Kyle Henricks is a steel fabricator in Houston. He also manages and...
Marissa Hebert Marissa Hebert received an M.Arch from Rice School of Architecture in 2009. Originally from Albuquerque,...
Mark Watabe Mark Watabe is a designer and programmer who is currently in the SMArchS program at MIT. Watabe uses a wide...
Mary Casper Mary Casper is currently working on an M.Arch. at Rice School of Architecture in Houston, Texas.
Matt Austin Matt Austin is currently working on an M.Arch. at Rice School of Architecture in Houston, Texas.
Peter Koehler Pete currently practices in Denver, Colorado - where he enjoys the great outdoor life with Laura and Sprout....
Peter Muessig Peter Muessig received an M.Arch from Rice School of Architecture in 2012. His thesis, "Velocity: Mapping...
Sam Brisendine Sam Brisendine is currently working on an M.Arch. at Rice School of Architecture in Houston, Texas.
Structural Consulting Co., Inc. Interloop has worked with Structural Consulting Co., Inc. - engineer Brad Dougherty - since 2002.
Thumb Thumb is a design office based in New York City that works on both commissioned and speculative graphic...
Todd VanVarick Todd is currently practicing at Polshek Partnership Architects in New York City. He is also busy with two...
Varia Smirnova Varia is currently on a study abroad in Paris - working toward an M.Arch at Rice School of Architecture in...
Will Garris Will Garris received a B.Arch. at Rice School of Architecture in Houston, Texas. He is collaborating on an...

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