Our History

In 1985, Roger Philo and Dana Wilke established PhiloWilke with a clear vision: create a firm dedicated to healthcare architecture.

They recognized that healthcare facilities require specialized expertise, operational understanding, and a client-focused approach that general design firms often cannot provide. From the beginning, the firm concentrated on helping healthcare organizations navigate the complexities of planning, renovating, and expanding patient care environments.

Over the years, PhiloWilke has grown into a highly integrated healthcare design practice that combines the personalized service and responsiveness of a boutique firm with the depth of expertise and resources typically associated with larger organizations. Through decades of partnering with healthcare providers across Texas and beyond, we have earned a reputation for delivering thoughtful solutions to complex healthcare challenges.

Our approach is rooted in collaboration, practical design, and a deep understanding of healthcare operations. We work closely with clients to build consensus, align project goals, and develop environments that support patient care, caregiver performance, and long-term organizational success. Every project benefits from direct partner involvement, ensuring leadership, accountability, and strategic guidance from planning through completion.

Because healthcare is our sole focus, our teams operate with a unique level of integration and efficiency. Architects, planners, interior designers, and technical specialists collaborate seamlessly, sharing knowledge and experience across projects without disruption. This focused approach allows us to respond quickly to client needs while maintaining consistency, quality, and attention to detail throughout the design process.

Today, PhiloWilke is recognized for creating healthcare environments of every scale, from community-based outpatient facilities to complex hospital renovations and campus expansions.

More than 90 percent of our work comes from repeat clients—a reflection of the trust our healthcare partners place in us and the lasting relationships we build through every project.

Healthcare is our purpose. Through thoughtful architecture, interior design, and strategic planning, we help healthcare organizations create environments that improve patient experiences, support caregivers, and strengthen communities.

Specialized Services for Healthcare Facilities

Healthcare environments must balance patient experience, caregiver efficiency, technology integration, safety requirements, regulatory compliance, and future growth. Our services are designed specifically to help healthcare organizations navigate these challenges and create facilities that perform at the highest level.