March 25, 2022

Steve McLaughlin

As a design team leader, Steve helps guide the comprehensive Arium team of designers in realizing the goals, hopes, and dreams of Arium’s clients.

He began his career as a carpenter working on private commercial projects while attending college for architecture. He learned an appreciation for the many rugged and independent craftspeople who make up the construction industry and enjoyed having a hands-on role in creating the built environment. After becoming a licensed architect, he co-founded Arium in 1988, continuing to work in the private commercial arena, bringing his hands-on understanding of construction to every Arium project. He maintains his love of working with the rugged and independent craftsmen and women of the construction industry, as well as with clients and consultants.

When you don’t find Steve boots-on-the-ground, in the office, or at a construction site, you’ll probably find him in the water. His passions are open-water swimming, sailing, and kayaking in one of three wooden kayaks he’s built.