Behind the Scenes

The terra cotta panels and stonework on the west face of Ritchie and Slawson Halls show flowing patterns inspired by the faulted and broadly folded stratigraphic layers beneath the surface of Kansas.

Ritchie Hall from the courtyard with a reflection of Lindley Hall in the windows

Terra Cotta Panels

The terra cotta panels and stonework on the west face of Ritchie and Slawson Halls show flowing patterns inspired by the faulted and broadly folded stratigraphic layers beneath the surface of Kansas.
Geologic Cross Section of Kansas Superimposed on the west face of Ritchie and Slawson Halls

Geologic Cross Section

The building was inspired by the Kansas Geologic Cross Section, mimicking the stratigraphic layers beneath the state of Kansas,
slawson hall room 175 conference room with tail of mosasaur in the foreground

Levels of modern glass to immolate the ocean depths

Students walking down the stairs under the bridge that connects Slawson and Ritchie Halls

Walkways to engage amongst different studies