Pearson and McGonigle Halls Renovation and Addition, Temple University

Philadelphia, PA
Construction Cost: $58 million
Area / Square Feet: 365,000
Occupancy Date: September 2012

The renovation and addition of Pearson and McGonigle Halls serves as a highly visible symbol of Temple University’s plans to energize Broad Street, a main campus thoroughfare. The project joined two adjacent sports and recreation facilities and transformed their concrete facades with vibrant expanses of glass wrapping the front of both buildings. Approximately 140,000 square feet was added to the buildings’ existing 225,000 square feet, which was partially renovated. A two-story upper level was constructed across the top of the two buildings to adapt to the site’s urban constraints. This new level provides regulation practice courts for Temple’s men’s and women’s basketball teams, as well as locker rooms, a sports medicine center, a weight room, an athletic office suite, a team room and a sports Hall of Fame. A four-court gymnasium for recreational use, a campus recreation office suite and multipurpose rooms also are included.

A new three-story atrium lobby connects the two buildings and contains a large café and lounge, academic advising space and a control desk. A two-story horizontal glass arcade links to the atrium and includes a 26-foot climbing wall with bouldering area, retail shops and a 2,200-square-foot fitness mezzanine. The glass arcade runs along Broad Street, showcasing the energy and amenities within.