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Arium AE

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About the firm

Arium AE is an integrated architecture, MEP engineering, and interior design firm serving clients across the Mid-Atlantic region from offices in Columbia, Maryland and Vienna, Virginia. Founded in 1988, Arium AE brings architects, engineers, and interior designers under one roof to deliver projects across government and mission-critical facilities, biotech and healthcare, corporate and tenant planning, education, and industrial sectors. With 80% repeat clients and 675 projects completed in 2024, it emphasizes coordination, responsiveness, and practical design.

Established
1988
Team
Small
Firm type
Architecture & Engineering · MEP

People

Brian FrelsPrincipal

Stephanie Bounds NunnPrincipal

Scott WalthourPrincipal

Capabilities

Architecture

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Functional, flexible building design for new construction and renovation, from concept through permitting and construction administration, with expertise in local jurisdiction requirements across Maryland, DC, and Virginia.

MEP Engineering

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  • In-house Mechanical
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing Engineering Integrated With The Architecture Team
  • Delivering Coordinated Building Systems For Commercial
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Laboratory Projects

Interior Design

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Commercial and institutional interior design that supports community identity and workplace function, including tenant fit-outs and specialty environments.

Planning

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Big-picture programming and project planning strategy to help clients start and stay on track through complex projects.

Green Design

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  • Energy-efficient Design Supporting LEED
  • Green Globes
  • Client Sustainability Goals Across All Project Types

Industries

Government · Defense · Data Centers · Life Sciences · Healthcare · Education · Commercial · Industrial

Projects