Sir Frederick Mappin Building

Sir Frederick Mappin Building is a multi-story university structure on Mappin Street housing engineering departments and support facilities. The building connects internally to adjacent campus structures through shared corridors and passageways.

The central section was completed in 1886 by architects Flockton and Gibbs as the first purpose-built Technical School for the University of Sheffield. Later expansions and modifications extended the structure to accommodate growing engineering departments.

The halls contain distinctive wood paneling, stained glass windows, and ornate plaster ceilings that create formal spaces for academic events and gatherings.

The building is accessible through several entrances and provides modern laboratory facilities along with common spaces for students and staff. The unusual floor numbering system from A to G with intermediate levels may require brief orientation when first visiting.

The building features an unconventional floor numbering system ranging from A to G including an intermediate C level, reflecting how it was constructed in separate phases over time. This naming system remains in daily use and distinguishes it from other campus structures.

Location: Sheffield

Part of: University of Sheffield

GPS coordinates: 53.38193,-1.47931

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:40