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January 20, 2025
A2L refrigerants are being introduced as a vital step toward minimizing the environmental footprint of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
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May 07, 2019
Sometimes, our only limitations are those we place on ourselves. But with the right environment and encouragement, we can push through to discover new opportunities. For me, Arium AE was the catalyst I needed to pursue new fields as I move forward in my career.
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August 14, 2018
Looking for a way to make your facility stand out as a market leader?
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June 27, 2018
Arium AE was recently published in the Baltimore Business Journal’s 2018 Top 10 list for Interior Design Firms in Greater Baltimore. The firm has been recognized by the BBJ as a top 10 firm for the past 8+ consecutive years and is proud to be recognized as an industry leader amongst great company.
June 12, 2018
Arium utilized the constraints of the existing space to design a guest experience that directs attention to a transaction counter and hints of a fun time just around the corner.
Activity centers like trampoline parks, indoor play areas, and ninja courses have exploded in popularity recently and are popping up across the country. Arium has several years of experience working with a number of companies opening these highly profitable facilities across Maryland and Virginia.
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May 29, 2018
Hamilton Bank’s new prototype branch transforms the banking experience.
Founded in 1915, Hamilton Bank is a community bank serving the Greater Baltimore area, with headquarters in Towson, MD. Hamilton was looking to relocate their Ellicott City branch and make some significant improvements to their customer experience. They turned to Arium AE to assist them with the design of a new prototype bank branch that would transform the way customers interact with the bank.
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May 15, 2018
Arium AE transformed an existing prefabricated metal building into a luxury used vehicle showroom and service facility.
After over 50 years in use as an RV and Camping Center, this two story structure went under a complete exterior and interior transformation. The new home of ExclusiveMotorcars features a beautiful new vehicle showroom and sales floor, office space upstairs, and garage service bays for photography, washing and repair.
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May 01, 2018
A formal welcome and reception space is made inviting through vibrant colors and transparency.
Arium AE began working with Music and Arts representatives from the onset of the project to assist with the conceptualization of a collaborative space that met today’s modern office standards but could also accommodate Music and Arts’ technical studio requirements. The project team selected a three-story office at 5295 Westview Drive that had recently undergone exterior façade improvements as new Music and Arts’ new home. One floor was allocated for current and future office staff and a portion of the second floor was slated for a music studio and information technology equipment. Being able to occupy 1.5 floors of the building gave Music and Arts the flexibility to create the collaborative work space they desired. Equally important, the space provided ample access to daylight and views of the western mountains and to the community they serve.
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April 17, 2018
Graphic representation of new 2017 NEC 210.71 “Meeting Room” requirements
A common directive we hear from clients during the design development phase is that they need electrical receptacles laid out in the space as required by code. It might be a surprise for some to hear that the National Electrical Code does not include specific outlet layout or minimum quantity requirements for receptacles in non-residential spaces.
With the introduction of the 2017 NEC, that is about to change.
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April 03, 2018
Chesapeake Math & IT Academy; As the sunset lingers on the doors, and brilliant minds get to rest.
Since 2009, Arium AE and Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation (CLF) have worked together to take existing vacant flex warehouse/office buildings and convert them to exciting, vibrant schools for Kindergarten through twelfth grade.
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March 20, 2018
Arium: Architects, Engineers, and Good People
Complimentary polos, friendly, intelligent workers, and unlimited candy at reception: according to my limited work experience, these are some of the attributes of a great work environment.
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