Creative Vision Technical Precision

From secure federal facilities to modern office fit-outs, Arium AE brings architecture, engineering, and interiors together under one roof.

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Two women in a motion time-lapse walking down a hallway with steel wire art on the ceiling

People sitting in a office communal area sitting and discussing with one another

Outside view of a building with red grey and orangish red bricks on its corner and sides

Inside view of a beautity parlor with seats and shelves of products

The Power of Integration.

Most firms specialize in either architecture or engineering. Arium does both, and more.

With in-house architects, MEP engineers, and interior designers working as one team, we streamline timelines, improve communication, and deliver smarter, more coordinated results. For over 37 years, we’ve helped clients across the Mid-Atlantic build spaces that perform as beautifully as they look.

What Sets us Apart

Proven in the Field.

Our work spans sectors, styles, and challenges, but every project shares a common thread: integrated design, balanced by form and function, delivered by one team.

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UMD quantum lab center interior rendering of people in lab area

UMD Quantum Labs Center

Client

University of Maryland / Terrapin Development

Location

College Park, MD

Global Technology Company interior breakroom with people chatting front view

Global Technology Company, MD

Client

Global Technology Company/JLL

Location

Maryland

Workplace with enclosed glass offices with desks and computers

Johns Hopkins University APL

Client

JHU APL

Location

Laurel, MD

Leidos

Client

Leidos

Location

Maryland

CRISP Shared Services

Client

CRISP Shared Services

Location

Columbia, MD

Alpha Biosciences exterior view 1 under construction from April 2

Alpha Biosciences HQ

Client

Alpha Biosciences HQ

Location

Baltimore, MD

Proven Results. Trusted Partners.

We don’t just design spaces, we help our clients solve problems, meet deadlines, and stay within budget. Whether it’s a secure facility, a fast-track renovation, or a complex engineering challenge, Arium delivers practical solutions with measurable outcomes.

80%

of our clients are
repeat customers

675

projects completed in 2024

10%

average yearly growth since 2017

Our Leadership

Designed by People Who Care

Our principals and co-owners of the firm, Brian Frels, Stephanie Bounds Nunn, and Scott Walthour, engage directly with clients and collectively bring 56 years of Arium AE experience across a diverse range of projects.