about us

Based in Marfa Texas since 2013, MUDLAB is a full service architecture firm. We work on residential, commercial and municipal projects.

Our interests lie in the resourcefulness of material choices and clarity in our design decisions, resulting in work that is unique and responsive to it’s particular site.

We offer services from pre-design through stamped construction documents, as well as custom furniture and lighting design. With skills ranging from a direct knowledge of construction to a strong artistic sense of composition and aesthetics, we are able to offer a unique and tailored response to each project.

ELIZABETH FARRELL - FOUNDING PARTNER

Elizabeth is a practicing architect and part-time artist. She holds a M.Arch from the University of Texas at Austin, and a B.S.Arch from the University of Virginia. She has taught architecture and design at UT Austin, and at the Austin School of Furniture and Design. In her free time she passionately pursues baking, gardening and various forms of art-making

ZEKE RANEY - FOUNDING PARTNER

Zeke holds a BFA with an emphasis in architecture from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Prior to co-founding MUDLAB, Zeke was the construction manager for a 3 year renovation of a historic Henry Trost House in Marfa. In his free time Zeke is the lieutenant in the Marfa Volunteer Fire Department of which he’s been a part of since 2015.

whitney moore - project designer

Whitney grew up in Houston, TX and earned a BA in Environmental Studies from Southwestern University. She became interested in architecture through her work as a natural builder where she recognized the potential impact of materials that respond to the environment and their ability to create place. She earned her Masters of Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin and has practiced at firms in Copenhagen, Denmark and Austin, TX.

tori villarreal - project historian

Tori is a public historian with a Master’s in History from Texas State University and a Bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Her professional experience includes working with the National Park Service, focusing on interpretation, education, and community outreach. Outside of work, Tori enjoys long runs and visiting Big Bend National Park.