Principal
Sara Ridenour
AIA, LEED AP BD+C
“The spaces we occupy influence our attitude and mood. By prioritizing openness, clear wayfinding, and transparency, architects and designers can create spaces that reduce stress and promote a healthier community.”
Sara Ridenour cares deeply about community. Since her start at Ballinger in 2006, she has used that passion to propel projects that help clients like NewYork-Presbyterian and the University of Maryland create innovative communities of care. Her ability to navigate complexity has helped her orchestrate multi-disciplinary teams for initiatives that focus on patient experience, equity, and environmental stewardship. An active member of Ballinger’s community engagement efforts, Sara is committed to putting her signature on spaces that provide modern solutions, future flexibility, and promote wellness for all.
Grand View Hospital Opens New Pavilion
June 01, 2023
Design Plans for Inova Alexandria Hospital at Landmark Officially Released
December 13, 2022
Sara Ridenour Promoted to Principal
February 10, 2022
Grand View Health Expansion Tops Out
October 18, 2021
Welcome Addition
August 06, 2021
Cohen Hospital Shortlisted for Interior Design Best of Year Award
December 22, 2020
Judging a Book by Its Cover
November 02, 2020
NewYork-Presbyterian Alexandra Cohen Hospital for Women and Newborns Opens
August 03, 2020
Maternity Center Offers Privacy and Distancing to All
July 31, 2020
Patient-Centric Design
July 17, 2020
Accelerating Change through Evidence-Based Design
June 25, 2020
DHK Center Wins BD+C Building Team Award
May 20, 2020
David H. Koch Center Achieves LEED Gold
March 04, 2020
Spark Mentorship Match Day
February 13, 2020
NewYork-Presbyterian David H. Koch Center Wins Award of Merit
November 03, 2019
Grand View Health Announces Expansion Plans
September 26, 2019
Trauma Informed Design Solutions for Philadelphia’s Office of Homeless Services
July 02, 2019
NewYork-Presbyterian David H. Koch Center Wins European Healthcare Design Awards
June 21, 2019
NewYork-Presbyterian David H. Koch Center Receives Top Award
June 17, 2019
European Healthcare Design Awards Recognize NewYork-Presbyterian David H. Koch Center
June 01, 2019
NewYork-Presbyterian’s Imaging and Surgical Suite Provides First-of-its-Kind Clinical Care
May 31, 2019
NewYork-Presbyterian David H. Koch Center featured on ArchDaily
April 17, 2019
Partnership with Spark Recognized by Philadelphia Business Journal
April 04, 2019
NewYork-Presbyterian Ambulatory Care Center Cover Story in Healthcare Design
March 05, 2019
NewYork-Presbyterian Sets the Bar for Contemporary Hospital Design
September 21, 2018
NewYork-Presbyterian’s David H. Koch Center Featured in Metropolis
September 13, 2018
NYP’s David H. Koch Center named Best Healthcare Project of 2018 by ENR
August 14, 2018
NewYork-Presbyterian’s Operating Room of the Future featured in The Wall Street Journal
May 29, 2018
Ballinger Projects Featured in Building Design + Construction
February 16, 2018
Ballinger Helps Academic Medical Centers Move Beyond State-of-the-Art to Anticipate the Road Ahead
October 06, 2015
UMMC Shock Trauma Achieves LEED Gold
July 28, 2015