Arel Architects Inc of Suitland

Arel Architects Inc of Suitland is a full-service architectural firm in Suitland, Maryland, serving clients across the state and the east coast. The firm specializes in designing medium-to-large projects, offering integrated services in architecture, structural and civil engineering, landscape architecture, transportation planning, interior design, owner representation, third-party plan review, and construction management. Since 1991, Arel Architects has delivered award-winning designs for public and private clients, including schools, places of worship, fire and police stations, senior living facilities, and civic buildings. The firm is known for creating spaces that foster community and meet complex programmatic needs. With a 5.00 rating, it is recognized for client-focused excellence and consistent delivery.

Founded in 1991 by Ronald Lipford, AIA, NCARB, who remains President and CEO, Arel Architects has developed into a multidisciplinary firm with deep expertise across all phases of project delivery. The firm emphasizes an integrated design approach that blends artistic vision with technical precision, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and community impact. Its team is committed to fostering trust, creativity, and collaboration, and it maintains a reputation for delivering projects that align with client goals and regulatory standards. Arel is recognized for its comprehensive in-house capabilities, enabling seamless coordination from concept through construction.

The firm is located at 5827 Allentown Way in Temple Hills, Maryland, a short distance from Allentown Road and near several medical facilities. It sits just over 0.1 miles from Meetinghouse Branch, a local creek, and is within 0.2 miles of the Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center, the Audiology/Public Health/Medical Standards Management Element, Women's Health Services, and the En Route Patient Staging Facility.

Arel Architects is distinguished by its long-standing presence in the region, its full-service model, and its consistent reputation for excellence in design and client service. The firm’s documented online presence and clean, accessible website reflect its professionalism and reliability. It is known for building meaningful places that serve communities and stand as lasting contributions to the built environment. In Suitland and across Maryland, Arel Architects remains a trusted partner in shaping functional, enduring, and community-centered spaces.