The Liacouras Center at Temple University Philadelphia, PA

Service: Owner’s Representative Construction Management Project Value: $48,000,000 Square Footage: 340,000 Year Completed: 1997 Architect: Vitetta Group and Thompson Ventulett Stainback & Associates

The Liacouras Center, a 10,200—seat multi-purpose venue located on the Temple University campus along the Avenue of the Arts in Center City, Philadelphia. The venue is full entertainment arena featuring concerts, family shows, Temple Men’s and Women’s Basketball games and more.

The facility is the largest indoor, public assembly venue ever north of City hall in Philadelphia. Formerly known as the Apollo of Temple, the venue was renamed and dedicated to the Temple University President Peter J. Liacouras on February 13, 2000.

Two nationally recognized architectural firms designed the Liacouras Center: Vitetta Group of Philadelphia, and Thompson Ventulett Stainback & Associates, of Atlanta. The 340,000 Square Foot building is the home of the University's Basketball teams, a full range of concerts, dramatic presentations, University athletic and convocation events, family shows, sports exhibitions, The Ester Boyer Theater at the Liacouras Center is a small theater for more intimate presentations. Pre-positioned curtains, lighting and sound systems maximize the effectiveness for each seating configuration.

Fourteen (14) concession stands dot the main concourse. The Fox/Gittis Room, a special function room located in the main lobby, is used for various groups, organizations or meetings. Ten private, executive suites on the lower level provide prime viewing and entertainment enjoyment.