Arium AE of Jessup

Arium AE of Jessup is an architect in Jessup, MD. The firm provides an integrated approach to architecture, MEP engineering, and interior design, serving diverse markets across Maryland and Virginia. Their expertise includes specialized services such as planning, green design, and adaptive re-use for sectors including government and mission-critical facilities, biotech and healthcare, institutional and educational, industrial, and retail and restaurant.

Since 1988, the firm has operated as a single-roof studio where architects, MEP engineers, and interior designers work together from the beginning of a project to streamline timelines and improve communication. This integrated model is applied to various complex environments, ranging from secure federal facilities and SCIFs to modern office fit-outs and laboratories. The firm's leadership, including principals Brian Frels, Stephanie Bounds Nunn, and Scott Walthour, brings 56 years of collective Arium AE experience to their clients. Their work focuses on balancing creative vision with technical precision and constructibility to ensure projects are functional, sustainable, and budget-conscious.

Arium AE is recognized for its reliability and responsive communication, maintaining a reputation for being easy to work with and providing steady follow-through. The firm's commitment to excellence is reflected in its high client retention, with 80% of their clients being repeat customers. They possess a proven track record of managing complex technical challenges, having completed 675 projects in 2024.

Arium AE provides integrated, practical design solutions for specialized industries throughout Jessup and the Mid-Atlantic region.