Philadelphia, PA
Temple University | Moody Nolan | Photography by Greg Benson
E.P. Guidi served as Construction Manager for Temple University’s Aramark Student Training and Recreation (STAR) Complex, a 110,000-square-foot facility combining academic, athletic, and recreational functions in one integrated setting. The three-story classroom and lab building connects to a pre-engineered metal structure housing an indoor turf field, 12,000-square-foot fitness center, and climbing wall, creating a year-round training hub for students and athletes.
The project also incorporated sustainable site improvements, including a bio-retention basin, underground stormwater management, and a perimeter running track surrounded by landscaped areas and outdoor seating. Inside, specialized program spaces feature a juice bar, synthetic turf field, and advanced training equipment to support health and exercise science programs.
Located on a compact urban site, the project required continuous coordination to manage limited access, deliveries, and pedestrian safety during construction. When underground utilities were discovered to differ from as-built documentation, E.P. Guidi worked closely with the university and design team to reroute steam piping and maintain the construction schedule.
LEED Silver Certified
U.S. Green Building Council
Merit Award for General Design
American Society of Landscape Architects (2020)
Completed under a Guaranteed Maximum Price contract, the STAR Complex demonstrates E.P. Guidi’s experience managing technically complex, multi-use facilities that balance academic purpose, athletic performance, and sustainable design on active university campuses
