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Temple University: Baptist Temple Performing Arts Center
Project Information
- Project Location:
- PA
- Approx Contract:
- $20,000,000
- Status:
- Completed - Jan 2010
- Structure Type:
- School / College / University
References
- Owner:
- Temple University
- Architect:
- RMJM
Scope Of Work
The 1891 Baptist Temple on the main campus of Temple University was reborn as the state-of-the-art Event Center. Located on North Broad Street and Berks Mall, the 36,000 square-foot Romanesque church features a highly articulated stone exterior, slate and copper roofing, and a magnificent half-rose, stained glass window punctuating the Broad Street façade.
The interior renovation transformed the church into a 1200-seat, multipurpose performance venue primarily for the Boyer College of Music and Dance. The renovation respected the building’s extraordinary history while creating a modern, flexible performance center that will meet the needs of a contemporary urban university.
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