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Higher Learning

Charles Library, Temple University in Philadelphia


The bold new Charles Library houses multiple campus and academic resources, including a student success center, a digital fabrication and technology studio, and Temple University Press. The library is committed to an all-mobile technology strategy, offering laptops and charging banks on every floor, as well as flexible workspaces that adapt to changing technological needs.

Project: New construction

Architect: Snøhetta; Stantec
Size: 220,000 square feet
Cost: $175 million
Photo: Michael Grimm