Principal

Thomas J. Parr, Jr.

AIA

“I’m going to bring the best out of the project, no matter what’s thrown at me.”

Maintaining longstanding relationships with healthcare clients is Tom Parr’s bread and butter. Since joining the practice in 1997, Tom has used his determined, straightforward nature and uncanny listening skills to produce consistently excellent results for clients like Tower Health, University of Rochester Medicine, and Penn Medicine. His ability to guide internal and client teams through complex renovation and expansion initiatives has contributed significantly to the advancement of Ballinger’s industry-leading healthcare studio.

key information

Expertise

Healthcare

Education

Temple University,
Bachelor of Architecture

Registrations

AIA

Years at Ballinger

27

Exterior rendering of Kearny Cancer Center

Bringing Cancer Care Close to Home in the Rural Midwest

October 26, 2023

Exterior of University of Rochester Medical Center’s Strong Memorial Hospital

Ground Breaks on Strong Memorial Hospital Expansion Project

September 28, 2023

exterior of Penn Medicine Radnor building

Penn Medicine Radnor Recognized for Environmental Stewardship

November 17, 2022

Left: Photo of Rayma Gabi Garcia Right: Photo of Thomas J Parr

Q&A: Modeling Success with Healthcare Users

July 22, 2022

Architectural rendering of landscaping outside 155 Radnor office building

A Workplace Rooted in Nature

June 10, 2022

Birds-eye view of Chester County Hospital and rooftop garden

LEED Silver awarded to Chester County Hospital

June 02, 2022

Penn Medicine Radnor Awarded LEED Gold

January 21, 2022

2021 AIA Philadelphia Design Awards

December 07, 2021

Penn Medicine, Location: Radnor PA, Architect: Ballinger Architects

Penn Medicine Radnor Wins 2021 AIA Pennsylvania Architecture Honor Award

November 23, 2021

Penn Medicine, Location: Radnor PA, Architect: Ballinger Architects

Penn Medicine Radnor Wins National AIA Healthcare Design Award

August 12, 2021

Penn Medicine Radnor selected as Finalist in Healthcare Design Showcase

August 11, 2021

Penn Medicine Radnor Published in Architectural Record

July 09, 2021

AIA AAH Committee Tours Penn Medicine Radnor

May 14, 2021

Penn Medicine Radnor Displayed in Architecture for Health Showcase

April 15, 2020

Main Line Today Highlights Radnor Development

April 03, 2020

Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital Celebrates Expansion Opening

March 06, 2020

Ballinger to Lead Tour of Penn Medicine Radnor

February 21, 2020

Philadelphia Business Journal Highlights Chester County Hospital Expansion

February 07, 2020

Wellness by Design

December 04, 2019

Headshots of new principals

Ballinger Announces Expanded Firm Leadership

October 02, 2019

Reading HealthPlex October Cover Story in Healthcare Design

October 16, 2018

Open-Door Planning for Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital’s Expansion

September 28, 2018

Cooper University Health Care MD Anderson Cancer Center Oncology In-Patient Unit Wins IIDA Award

June 22, 2018

Cooper University Hospital Ballinger

Ballinger Projects Featured in Building Design + Construction

February 16, 2018

Green roof

Ballinger Presents at 2017 Healthcare Facilities Symposium

September 19, 2017

Award winners

Ballinger Recognized at the Design + Health 12th World Congress

July 15, 2017