Facilities

The robotic book retrieval and delivery system is lowered into the new library.
The robots have landed
Type: News Story
The robot systems at Temple’s future library will allow students to easily retrieve books in minutes.
October 18, 2017
LED lighting in the Student Center food court
All of the lights
Type: News Story
Construction and renovation projects at Temple University now include LED lights because they are energy-efficient and durable.
September 20, 2017
construction workers watch as a bronze owl statue is lowered
O’Connor Plaza and renovated Founder’s Garden to officially open Sept. 14
Type: News Story
The renovated Founder’s Garden and new O’Connor Plaza feature a bronze owl statue and a water wall, among other updates.
September 13, 2017
Construction workers place steel beams on Temple’s new library.
The latest developments on campus development
Type: News Story
As improvements continue around Temple, here’s your guide to the progress made in recent months—and how to navigate campus.
August 18, 2017
A rendering of the 1810 Liacouras Walk renovation
Fox School of Business to expand to 1810 Liacouras Walk
Type: News Story
The project will expand classroom space and add a skywalk from Speakman Hall to 1810 Liacouras Walk.
June 29, 2017
Aerial look at the construction site of Temple’s new library
Summertime, and the livin’ is … under construction
Type: News Story
With 160 projects big and small underway, parts of campus will have a new look come fall.
June 15, 2017
A sketch of Lenfest Circle, which will be created at Temple University.
Lenfest Circle to be created at heart of Main Campus
Type: News Story
In honor of Trustee H. F. “Gerry” Lenfest, a newly landscaped circle will be created and installed at the base of the Bell Tower by fall 2017.
May 3, 2017
a rendering showing what the new student center food court will look like.
Renovated Student Center food court to feature popular dining options
Type: News Story
Chick-fil-A, BurgerFi and Starbucks are among the eateries expected to open after the renovation.
March 21, 2017
Students walking on campus under Temple ‘T’ flags.
Various student services are on the move
Type: News Story
A number of important Temple student services will be relocated in the coming months as they move into renovated or expanded spaces.
March 15, 2017
A man standing in front of a row of generators inside Temple University’s generator room.
New facilities AVP will touch all areas of Temple
Type: News Story
As AVP of facilities and operations, Joe Monahan will keep campus operations running smoothly and oversee improvements.
March 10, 2017
A group of administrators looking at the green screen set up in the film studio.
Faculty can use new studios to create dynamic videos for class
Type: News Story
The Office of Digital Education’s new studios allow professors to record lectures and discussions and enrich them with visual touches.
February 8, 2017
A female student sitting in a blue chair in the refurbished Owls’ Nest.
Floor-to-ceiling improvements
Type: News Story
Temple is engaged in a wide-ranging effort to breathe new life into many buildings on campus by upgrading interior public areas.
March 24, 2016
A Temple men's soccer player kicking the ball during a match.
Progress begins at William Penn site to create athletic fields south of campus
Type: News Story
The site of the former high school is being cleared to create space for a new athletics facility for Temple students.
November 16, 2015
#TUbigchairs: Build them and they will come
Type: News Story
Temple students returning from Spring Break Monday found two seven-foot Adirondack chairs installed near the Bell Tower on Main Campus. Constructed and painted — one cherry and one white — by Facilities Management Carpentry Shop's Tony "The Hat" Molinari, the giant chairs weigh nearly 300 pounds and are built to sustain the weight of many students.
March 18, 2013