Welcome to Behind the Blueprints, our podcast that goes beyond buildings and blueprints.
In this six-episode mini-series, hosted by Arium AE’s Bill Gnagey, an architecture expert and business development mastermind, we explore the people and the stories shaping our firm – from inspiration to execution. With stories from Principal Brian Frels’ journey from Texas farmland to Baltimore leadership, to Joe Lindberg’s international career path from St. Lucia to the Mid-Atlantic, and David Dymond’s balance of creativity between architecture and music, every conversation reveals the diverse experiences and passions that bring our firm together.
Listeners also met Kelly Ormsby, who shares insights from Arium’s Northern Virginia market and her experience in secure design, and Torsten Meuschke, who shares his journey into architecture and his wedding extravaganza. Throughout the series, recurring themes of collaboration, creativity, and community connection shine through every conversation, reminding us that the best designs start with the people behind them.
Whether you’re involved in commercial real estate or the design and construction industry, this podcast provides unfiltered insights and authentic stories from the front lines of design, development, and the daily grind.