Durland–Rathbone–Fiedler Hall, Engineering complex at Kansas State University in Manhattan, United States
Durland-Rathbone-Fiedler Hall is a three-story L-shaped complex that connects multiple buildings on campus around a large central atrium. The space houses offices, classrooms, laboratories, computer facilities for engineering disciplines, and a specialized library for the department.
The complex developed in stages, beginning with its first building in the mid-1970s, expanding with a second structure in the early 1980s, and adding a third building at the start of the 2000s. This growth reflects the engineering program's evolution over multiple decades.
The engineering complex features spaces where upper-year students mentor first-year learners, creating a supportive academic culture visible throughout the building. This tradition shapes how students interact and study together within the halls.
The facility is accessible to students and includes dedicated work areas where they can build practical projects ranging from structures to flying devices. The various lab spaces provide hands-on experience with equipment concentrated in one connected location.
Within the complex, students construct unusual projects including concrete boats and unmanned aircraft as part of their coursework. These specialized workshop spaces showcase engineering applied to activities rarely seen in typical academic settings.
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