Current Projects
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Drexel Project Updates as of July 2026
Daskalakis Athletic Center (DAC): A project to renovate existing space and expand the DAC’s varsity weight room into space vacated by the former Pilates Studio, which was relocated to the first floor of Race Hall, is now complete. Finishes and flooring upgrades were made in both spaces, and the weight room is now open for student-athletes use. The DAC Steam Room is undergoing various upgrades in different phases to replace outdated components
Friel Fieldhouse: Drexel continues with finishes and interior upgrades at the Friel Fieldhouse at Vidas Athletic Complex. The men’s soccer locker room renovations will be complete later this summer. Finish and lighting upgrades to the hallways and public spaces are planned for later in the year.
Kline Institute for Trial Advocacy: New gates are being installed on the entrance façade, and interior and exterior repairs and cleaning are scheduled, with work scheduled to be complete this summer.
Korman Data Center HVAC Upgrades: Two air handlers are being replaced in the basement of Korman. This critical work is needed to keep the data center reliable and in safe working condition. Temporary cooling has been in place for some time, and the new units should be operational later this summer.
Mandell Theater Lighting and Structural Updates: New house lights, stair lights and lighting controls are being installed. The theater carpet is being replaced. And the fire protection systems and sprinkler systems are being upgraded. Attend a show there this coming fall semester, and you can will see the results for yourself!
McGonigal Academic Resource Center (ARC): Renovation work for Phase 2 of the ARC will begin in summer 2026, for a targeted completion by fall 2026.
Nick Howley College of Engineering and Computing Projects: Funded by a gift from the Howley Foundation, the former Firestone Building on Market Street will be converted into a student innovation space and club space, and a floor within 3101 JFK Boulevard will be renovated to house new, hands-on labs and teaching spaces. Drexel is moving ahead to retain an architecture and engineering team for both projects.
Partner Project Updates as of July 2026
3201 Cuthbert Street (Gattuso Development Partners): The planning work to relocate the remaining College of Medicine operations from our Center City and Queen Lane campuses to 3201 Cuthbert continues. The developer hosted a ribbon-cutting for the building in May 2026. This summer, construction of interior walls, utilities and services on all floors is proceeding as we plan for the relocation of various Drexel faculty and staff members into the building.
Spark Therapeutics Development at F Lot: With the exterior complete, work continues on the interior fit-out for Spark Therapeutics’ 500,000-square-foot Gene Innovation Center, with anticipated opening in 2027.