March 05, 2025

Dymond, a Boutique Baltimore City Design Firm, Joins Arium AE

Arium AE is thrilled to announce that Dymond architecture studio has joined forces with the firm.

David Dymond, the principal and founder of Dymond, leads this boutique design-focused Baltimore City firm, which has strong ties to the local community. With Dymond, Arium AE aims to enhance its design capabilities and strengthen its presence in the Baltimore market.

David Dymond

David Dymond is a visionary, results-focused architect and business owner with more than 20 years of diverse experience in project management, design and development, project documentation, and contract administration of high-performance, high-design projects. Clients in Greater Baltimore appreciate his ability to understand their needs and his commitment to delivering exceptional creative and collaborative design. His strong dedication to community engagement, cultural impact initiatives, and active involvement in various industry and community organizations in Baltimore City reflects his passion for his work.

David earned his Master of Architecture from Texas Tech University. After completing multiple internships in Texas and Massachusetts, he moved to Baltimore in 2003 and fell in love with the city. Having grown up in a military family living all over the U.S. and abroad, he draws from his global experiences yet enjoys having a local place to call home. As an award-winning architect, he firmly believes that good architecture represents a true blend of art and science. He is dedicated to improving the built environment and society through thoughtful design.

Before founding Dymond, David was a studio director and architect at a large international design firm. His proven leadership skills and entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish his own boutique architecture firm in Baltimore City. Under his leadership, Dymond’s architecture studio has served 100 clients, including repeat clients in their first two years. The firm is known for exceptional client service and AIA Baltimore award-winning projects including “Patterson Pins,” an apartment building, bar, and arcade with a mini bowling alley. Dymond architecture studio is featured in the upcoming issue of Voyage Baltimore Magazine as a “Hidden Gem” within the Baltimore arts and creatives community.

“Dymond’s depth of experience and design-forward approach align perfectly with Arium AE’s mission of delivering high-performance, client-focused solutions,” said Brian Frels, Principal at Arium AE. “The firm’s expertise strengthens our ability to take on complex projects and elevate our creative capabilities. We’re excited about the opportunities this collaboration will bring to our clients and Baltimore City.”

Arium AE is a regional leader for commercial office, mission-critical and secure government facilities, industrial and warehouse, healthcare, educational, retail, and adaptive reuse projects. The firm works for a wide range of the most demanding clients in the area, from large REITs to small developers and individual tenants. Arium’s understanding of building typologies and our trusted working relationships with local jurisdictions ensure an exceptionally efficient permit and occupancy process. Our integrated design approach balances functional solutions and high aesthetics through outstanding services tailored to their client’s unique needs.

For more information, contact Brian Frels at 410.730.2300 or by email, and David Dymond at 410-730-2300 or by email.