Rose Window Plaza

Constructed: 1996
Opened for Use: 1996
Current Use: Special Events

Rose Window Plaza serves as an attractive entrance to the historic Davis Administration Building and as a site for special events throughout the year. The plaza was designed by Wilson, Darnell and Mann in Wichita to replace the previous Circle Drive. The paved plaza’s design replicates the design from the Rose Window located on the west wall in Alumni Auditorium and took 28,175 bricks to complete. The University also grassed over the street leading to Circle Drive and added flower beds, trees and shrubs, seating areas, and period-appropriate light fixtures that provide a welcoming environment for students, employees and visitors. Rose Window Plaza won a national design award from the Concrete Pavement Awards for Decorative & Durable Design soon after its completion. It was the first-place entry in the Commercial Precast division.