Full Circle: From Baltimore to Ballinger and Back Again

  • 02.18.25

What inspires great design? For Ballinger Principal Stephen M. Bartlett, AIA, LEED AP, it all goes back to Baltimore.

"Creating buildings in Baltimore is really a homecoming experience for me."

In a recent interview with VoyageBaltimore, Steve shares how growing up in Charm City shaped his approach to architecture and problem-solving. Now, he’s bringing that perspective back home—leading the design of the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Social Work, currently under construction.

Read the full interview