Temple University’s existing Student Center was comprised of 119,000 square feet of multipurpose student space. This project called for 68,000 square feet of additional space and the complete renovation of the existing structure. Feature areas are a new 10,000-square-foot atrium, a 700-seat dining facility and a 60,000-square-foot conference center, which include seminar rooms, catering facilities and “smart classroom” technology.
Phase 1 was completed in two waves, including a separate demolition and temporary construction period that allowed the remaining structure to continue operations throughout the subsequent phases. All of the renovation and expansion work was completed on a tight schedule.
