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Arium AE, LLC

ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS INTERIORS PLANNING GREEN DESIGN We emphasize sustainability, elegant design, and outstanding service. Sosinski and Stephen W.

Arium AE is a mid-sized design firm serving the Mid-Atlantic Region from our Columbia, Maryland, and Vienna, Virginia offices. Year after year, we are positioned among the top architectural, engineering, and interior design firms in the region. Company Overview
When forming Arium in 1988, Timothy J. McLaughlin wanted a name that would not be tied to them and their tenure at the firm. Arium is deri

ved from the Latin term -ārium, used to denote a place associated with a specific function. While both appreciating and promoting good architectural and engineering design, Arium provides functional designs. Although AEs are often considered the experts in design, the clients truly know their day-to-day operations better than we ever could. At Arium, we pride ourselves on being their partners, providing our expertise in construction, materials, building codes, interior design, and LEED projects.

08/19/2026

A project can be permit-ready and still be unable to move forward.

Anne Arundel County, Maryland’s temporary moratorium on sewer capacity demonstrated how infrastructure constraints outside the traditional permitting process can affect development schedules and critical project decisions.

During the moratorium, Arium AE served as a communication link between affected clients and County staff. As questions arose, our team clarified how the temporary restrictions applied to individual projects and kept clients informed as guidance evolved. While we couldn't change the external capacity constraint, timely and consistent communication helped our clients understand their project status and plan next steps.

The moratorium was lifted on June 3 following coordination among the County and its regional partners. The experience offers an important reminder: sewer capacity and other jurisdictional dependencies should be investigated as early as possible, not after months of planning and design.

Our latest article examines what happened, how projects were affected, how capacity was restored, and what owners and developers can learn from it.

Read more. 🔗See link to article in comments.

08/13/2026

If you are opening healthcare locations across multiple states, should you use one design firm for every location, or hire locally each time? 🤔

Hiring locally is not always the wrong choice. A local firm may already know the jurisdiction, inspectors, and regional construction environment. For a one-time project, that can make good sense.

The challenge comes when an organization begins to scale. Each new firm brings another kickoff and learning curve. Your team must explain its operational requirements and design standards again, while also making sure lessons learned and brand consistency carry from one location to the next.

Through our work with several long-term, multi-location clients, Arium AE has seen firsthand the value of continuity. Clearway Pain Solutions and its associated facilities, shown here, are a strong example: we have designed more than 30 locations across multiple states, ranging from clinics and procedure suites to ambulatory surgery centers and physical therapy spaces.

Every location has presented different site conditions and regulatory requirements. What has remained consistent is the design playbook and our integrated architecture, interior design, and MEP team carrying knowledge forward.

For one location, a qualified local firm may be the right choice. For a growing portfolio, continuity can reduce repeated decisions, maintain standards, and help each project benefit from the one before it.

That is the difference between completing 30 individual projects and building a program that improves with every location.

If your organization is working through this question, we are always open to a candid conversation about what approach makes the most sense. Ask us anything.

See details on the Clearway Pain Solutions work in the comments.

08/03/2026

**August Permitting Updates 🏗️📅**

Digital permitting systems can make submissions more convenient, but successful approvals still depend on accurate information, clear requirements, knowledgeable staff, responsive communication, and a thorough understanding of each jurisdiction’s process.

In our August permitting update, we explore how jurisdictions and project teams can improve the process behind the platform. We also cover:

🔥 A new Maryland law affecting fire sprinkler and life-safety upgrades during substantial renovations of residential high-rise buildings.

🏢 Washington, D.C.’s Fast Track Fit Outs Program for qualifying office renovation projects.

Arium AE helps clients anticipate jurisdiction-specific requirements, coordinate proactively with reviewers, and move projects toward approval as efficiently as possible.

Read our latest Regional Permitting Update to learn more. Link in comments below.

07/30/2026

2nd Swing is Teeing Up a Major Expansion 🏌

Arium AE is back on the course with 2nd Swing Golf, helping expand the Columbia location we originally designed in 2019.

Now under construction, the project will extend the existing 15,000-square-foot store into two neighboring suites, doubling the showroom and adding more fitting areas, test bays, and storage. That means more room for golfers to browse, test their swing, and find the right clubs for their game.

Transforming a two-story, double-stacked flex warehouse into a high-end golf retail destination is no tap-in. Previously used for storage and assembly, the space presented structural, mechanical, and HVAC challenges that required careful coordination among Arium’s architects and mechanical engineers, the structural engineer, and the broader project team.

With KasCon leading construction, the expansion is shaping up to be a great example of adaptive reuse, and another exciting chapter in our long-standing relationship with 2nd Swing.

More space. More test bays. More opportunities to find the perfect club. We’d call that a hole-in-one. ⛳

07/17/2026

A beautiful waterfront setting, great food, and even better company made for a memorable Arium AE summer outing at Kurtz’s Beach in Pasadena! ☀️🌊🦀

Our team enjoyed sweeping views of the Chesapeake Bay, steamed crabs, a delicious buffet, refreshing drinks, and plenty of time to relax and catch up with coworkers outside the office.

We are grateful for opportunities like this to celebrate our team and the people who make Arium such a great place to work. 💙

07/09/2026

Strong client relationships are built on one successful project at a time. 🏗️

Arium AE’s relationship with Savills, a global real estate services provider, continues to grow following our work on a 9,609-square-foot workplace for a confidential client. The project combines secure and unclassified environments, including a secure workspace designed to accommodate up to 80 employees and meet applicable ICD 705 and TEMPEST requirements.

Projects of this nature require careful coordination among architecture, MEP engineering, security requirements, workplace planning, and existing building conditions. Our integrated team is creating a functional, efficient workplace while addressing the technical demands of both secure and everyday office environments.

Our team’s performance on the initial assignment led to a second opportunity with the same client: a 30,000-square-foot corporate headquarters renovation in Virginia.

“I first recommended Arium to my client because of their expertise in secure workplace design and the advantage of having Architecture and Engineering working together under one roof. What earned my recommendation for a second project, however, was the level of engagement and accountability demonstrated by Arium’s leadership. I know that when I pick up the phone, I’ll get a timely response and the support our client needs. That kind of partnership goes a long way.” - Kathryn Martinez, Senior Director, Savills.

We are grateful for Savills' trust in our team and look forward to supporting more clients and opportunities as the relationship grows.
Savills

07/01/2026

**July Permitting Updates 🏗️📅**

Recent permitting updates across the region are a reminder that small procedural changes can significantly impact project timelines.

Arium AE’s latest permitting update highlights recent changes affecting commercial projects in Howard County, Prince George’s County, Prince William County, WSSC Water, and Baltimore City, including sprinkler verification requirements, TPIP revisions, fee schedule updates, and application fee timing.

Our team helps clients navigate jurisdictional requirements with stronger documentation, clearer code strategy, and a more informed path to permit approval.

Read the full update, see link in comments. 👇

06/29/2026

ON THE BOARDS 📌

Arium AE has been selected to lead the design for a fast-paced, large 90,000 SF phased project for a confidential DoD contractor as they expand their operations facility to support increased production demand.

This project is taking place within an existing, occupied building that requires careful planning, clear communication, and close coordination with the managers to maintain operations while advancing critical infrastructure improvements. A new stair and elevator will be constructed to access the building's roof, and a portion of the 2nd floor slab will be removed to create an expansive double-height space for equipment at ground level. Our team is managing the design across multiple scope areas in parallel, helping the client move forward efficiently while maintaining quality and responsiveness.

Arium AE is proud to support work that helps our clients deliver mission-critical goals.

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06/24/2026

Reminders: Permitting Updates 🏗️📅

➡️ June 1: Montgomery County, MD, Energy Benchmarking reports were due. Building owners who haven't reported yet are encouraged to report as soon as possible to avoid fines. Reporting status can be viewed here: https://mcbeps.org.

➡️ June 30: Maryland's Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) benchmarking reports and exemption requests are due.

➡️ Effective July 1: At the start of the 2027 fiscal year, the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services will implement a 15% increase to permitting fees.

➡️ Effective July 1: Fairfax County, VA, Board of Supervisors has approved a fee increase for most applications to Land Development Services and the Department of Planning and Development.

For more information on important permitting and code updates that may impact commercial projects in the region, please see the link in the comments. ⬇️

06/23/2026

🔦 PROJECT SPOTLIGHT 🔦

Arium AE is proud to highlight our on-call contract work with Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland.

Johns Hopkins APL is a nationally recognized research and engineering organization tackling some of the country’s most complex challenges, advancing work in national security, space exploration, emerging technologies, and applied science.

Through this on-call contract, Arium AE has provided architecture, interior design, and MEP engineering services for a wide range of mission-focused campus projects. Our work has included research and laboratory environments, office and administrative spaces, SCIF and secure area improvements, security access points, planning and interior modifications, infrastructure coordination, and exterior building repair projects.

Many of these assignments require careful coordination within active, occupied facilities where security, schedule, constructability, and continuity of operations are critical. Our integrated team supports these projects from early assessments and design recommendations through drawings, specifications, permitting support, and construction-phase services.

What began as an on-call contract has grown into a strong, long-term client relationship. Arium AE continues to support Johns Hopkins APL with additional services that respond to the evolving needs of its campus, facilities, and mission-driven work.

We're honored to support a client whose work has such a meaningful impact, and we're proud to bring responsive, integrated design expertise to complex projects where security, coordination, and reliability matter.

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Columbia, MD
21045

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