2008 ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING, AND DESIGN
Four top-eight nationally ranked programs, according to a 2008 survey of leading firms, are located in K-State's College of Architecture, Planning, and Design. We're also one of the most unique design schools in the nation because the disciplines of architecture, interior architecture and product design, landscape architecture, and planning are under one roof.
Visit us during Open House to learn how this top-ranked, multidisciplinary education reflects the nature of the professions we serve and contributes to the success of our students and alumni.
- Explore the ground floor of Seaton Hall's east wing, completely transformed into an improved learning laboratory through a design-build renovation project by students.
- Immerse yourself in models, furniture, plans, lighting, and landscapes designed, drawn, and built by students.
- Experience cutting-edge technology used by our students, including 3-D modeling and animation software.
- Visit with students and faculty about any of our programs.
- Meet members of our college's student clubs and organizations.
College tours and information
Come to the information tables to pick up a college brochure/map for a self-guided tour. First floor, center or east wings, Seaton Hall (enter through the south or southeast doors from Bosco Student Plaza, outside the Union).
Studio visits and displays of student class projects
Hosts in each area are students in that major.
- Architecture. First and second floors, east wing, Seaton Hall.
- Environmental design studies. Ground and first floors, east wing, Seaton Hall.
- Interior architecture and product design. Second floor, east wing, Seaton Hall.
- Landscape architecture. First floor, east wing, Seaton Hall.
- Regional and community planning. Third floor, center wing, Seaton Hall.
Activities and demonstrations
Advising for prospective students and guests
Representatives from the dean’s office/student services will be available to answer general questions about the college’s academic programs, the application and admission process, and the design professions. College information and welcome tables.
Presentation about academic programs
This 30-minute presentation, designed for high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and guests, explores the professions of architecture, interior architecture and product design, landscape architecture, and regional and community planning. Questions about the application and admission process will also be answered. 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Foerster Auditorium, 63 Seaton Hall.
Rain garden tour
Visit the International Student Center rain garden, designed and constructed by students and faculty from K-State’s Department of Landscape Architecture/Regional and Community Planning (and many partners) in 2007. The rain garden highlights ways to reduce stormwater runoff and improve the water quality of local streams by using permeable pavements, as well as collecting rooftop and surface water runoff for reuse in a perennial garden. 11 to 11:30 a.m., International Student Center.
Greensburg cubed
Students will showcase their latest design-build project—pavilions for the tornado-devastated community of Greensburg, Kansas. First floor, east wing, Seaton Hall; Bosco Student Plaza.
Annual student rendering competition and exhibit
View color and black-and-white drawings and paintings rendered by students in their classes and studios. Chang Gallery, first floor, central wing, Seaton Hall.
Video presentations
Learn more about the K-State's 2007 solar decathlon entry, study abroad experiences, and studio projects. First floor, east wing, Seaton Hall.
College merchandise
Various college jackets, T-shirts, vests, stickers, mugs, bags, hats, tablets, etc., for sale. 104 Seaton Hall.
Weigel library
View new publications and rare books in the architecture, planning, and design branch library. 323 Seaton Hall.