Ben Ridderbos, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB

Ben Ridderbos is a Market Leader in Gensler’s Detroit office, where he helps clients shape innovative, high-performance environments that support learning, connection, and long-term community impact. With more than 30 years of experience, Ben is an architect who specializes in higher education and mixed-use developments that integrate academic, residential, commercial, and public-facing spaces into vibrant, community-driven destinations.

Known for his strategic leadership and collaborative approach, Ben guides complex projects from concept through completion, aligning design excellence with client goals, operational performance, and long-term value. His portfolio spans projects across North America and the Caribbean, with expertise in campus planning, mixed-use development, and environmentally responsible design.

Ben is particularly passionate about sustainable and forward-thinking building solutions, including Mass Timber and Living Building Challenge projects. His deep understanding of construction, technology, and sustainability enables him to deliver design solutions that are both visually compelling and highly functional. As a proactive collaborator and trusted advisor, Ben is committed to advancing impactful design that strengthens institutions, enriches communities, and supports the evolving needs of clients and users alike.