Temple University Library in Philadelphia, Snøhetta American education architecture, North Broad St building images
Temple University Library in Philadelphia
Academic Building on North Broad Street, Pennsylvania, USA design by Snøhetta Architects
post updated 15 May 2026
Design: Snøhetta
Location: 1801 North Broad Street, Philadelphia 19122, Pennsylvania, USA
In Fall 2018, North Philadelphia will be the home of Snøhetta’s newest library. The Temple University Library will provide a new social and academic heart for the campus of 37,800 students.
North Broad Street academic building image courtesy of architects practice
Jan 26, 2016
Temple University Library
A variety of study spaces, resource centers, sophisticated information technology, public spaces and event hall will be housed under one roof, establishing a vibrant center for both students and the surrounding community. The design received unanimous support from the city of Philadelphia’s Civic Design Review in the fall of 2015 and will soon begin construction.
North Broad Street facility pictures courtesy of Snøhetta Architects
Temple University Library Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Building Information
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Typology: Library
Client: Temple University
Status: Under Construction
Size: 225,000 SF
Collaborators: Stantec
Address: 1801 North Broad Street, Philadelphia 19122, USA
Phone: +1(215) 204-7405
North Broad Street building image courtesy of architects practice
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