Yedda Walthour

March 25, 2022

Yedda is a member of the engineering department and has a background in HVAC and industrial controls.

She brings over 10 years of engineering design experience covering a variety of projects including office, industrial and healthcare facilities.

In her free time, Yedda enjoys running, snowboarding, tae kwon do and spending time with her family.

Torsten Meuschke

Torsten utilizes a full range of drafting and modeling software platforms to assist Arium in its efforts to mold a more perfect built environment. From interior tenant fit outs for commercial offices and warehouses to new exterior entry and façade improvements, Torsten works on a variety of projects.

Prior to Arium, Torsten developed professional experience through several internships for a Washington DC based developer focusing on restaurant and retail design. In addition, he gained experience in residential design and construction working for a small architectural firm.

From a young age, the importance of time management and organization was impressed upon Torsten. His focus on completion of tasks and precision, coupled with a fresh perspective on the environment and world around us, adds a great deal of value to the Arium studio.

Having been born and raised in Gaithersburg, Maryland and attending The German School in Washington DC, Torsten has a devout love for soccer. He played competitively throughout college and achieved numerous accolades both on and off the field. He’s a dedicated fan of the Baltimore Ravens, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Capitals, and Washington Wizards.

Tim Sosinski

As one of the founders of Arium in 1988, Timothy has utilized his unique education and employment background to grow the firm. In addition to the expected degree in architecture, he holds master’s degrees in both business and planning. This unique combination, applied over the past 30 years as an architect, provides Tim with a unique perspective in providing reasonable and code-compliant solutions.

Previous work experiences as an estimator and project engineer at Whiting-Turner Contracting Company and as a city planner for Baltimore City have provided Tim with a special awareness of construction issues.

While he has won numerous awards for his design work, his greatest strengths are in creating a positive project environment through close coordination of the design disciplines, creative innovation in the face of complex problems, and extremely broad-ranging skills.

Tim is very active locally, but his world travels allow him to think globally. To date, he has set foot in 49 different states and more than 70 countries.

Thomas Wise

With over 20 years in the electrical design field, Thomas brings a great depth of expertise across a variety of project types to the Arium team. Thomas’ experience includes lighting, power distribution and fire alarm design across large scale commercial tenant work, restaurants, retail and apartment/condo.

He has a particular interest in lighting design and controls and has a solid background in temperature controls and mechanical equipment design.

Thomas enjoys listening to and playing jazz music. He is an electric and upright bassist. Also enjoys spending quality time with his wife, 2 sons, and 4 grandchildren.

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.

Stefanie Alt

Stefanie is a Senior Associate at Arium and has been part of the team since 2002. During this time she has been involved in all aspects of the design process, from obtaining initial requirements to the final walkthrough of projects.

She has more than 10 years of experience collaborating with clients to create their optimal working environment. She has designed and managed a variety of projects, including business and medical office facilities, SCIF, retail, education, and warehouses.

Her matter-of-fact approach creates efficient and harmonious spaces. Clients appreciate her cheerful and attentive personality which contributes to completing projects in a timely and cooperative manner.

Outside of the office, Stefanie enjoys reading, sewing, and knitting various crafts with her kids. She also loves spending time with her family exploring the country’s national parks.

Samuel Lolim

Sam brings over 10 years of engineering mechanical design experience on a variety of projects such as offices, commercial renovation/tenant work, retail and condominiums/apartments.

Sam enjoys playing basketball and the outdoors. He also has a special interest in National Geographic’s ‘How Things Work’. He also loves to explore new places and learn their culture.

Nina Koduah

Nina joined the electrical engineering team in March of 2021.

She brings 8 years of electrical engineering experience covering a variety of projects including private/government agencies, educational facilities, laboratories, transportation facilities, hazardous classified sewer pump stations, and commercial buildings

Nina’s goal for each project is to provide a code-compliant and latest industry-standard design. She enjoys providing clients a range of options to meet their specific needs.

With a passion for photography and videography, Nina enjoys capturing and celebrating people in their natural element.

In her free time, she binges on educational articles, videos, and podcasts.

Madeline Mirecki

Having joined the firm in October 1994, Madeline has been a member of the Arium team for 20+ years. She brought with her a strong background in institutional projects. As an associate, she designs and manages a broad range of projects, including commercial corporate office space, building common areas, SCIF, training centers, medical suites, laboratories, dormitories, restaurants, and higher education.

Madeline enjoys working with both new and repeat clients. She manages design services for a large local developer with more than two million square feet of multi-story and single story flex office buildings.

Serving as both an architectural and interior designer, Madeline is particularly sensitive to the full range of her clients’ needs and works to incorporate their vision into a cohesive design scheme.

Madeline likes to give back to the community. She initiated an Arium denim day, where, once a month, money is raised for a local charity. She has also organized annual food and toy drives. In her free time, Madeline spends time with her sports-oriented family. They enjoy cheering on the Baltimore Ravens and Maryland Terrapins, following football, basketball, soccer, and lacross. Madeline is an assistant coach for her youngest son’s soccer team. They also enjoy camping in Ohiopyle.

Luis Pecas

Luis is one of the founding members of the engineering department and has been a practicing design professional since 1996. His focus is on plumbing design, and he is involved in the entire engineering process.

He has extensive expertise in both REVIT and AutoCAD and enjoys taking a project from concept to survey though design to construction.

Luis enjoys playing and coaching soccer, playing the guitar and cooking Portuguese cuisine.