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.

BRENT ELLIS - Project Manager

Brent is an accomplished construction leader with over two decades of experience. He has managed complex projects and programs across all sorts of building sectors. Prior to joining MUDLAB he was Regional Manager at Path Construction, Vice President at Linbeck Group and a Senior Project Manager at The Beck Group, where he led projects like the Renzo Piano Pavilion Expansion at the Kimbell Art Museum.

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.