BLUME EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING CENTER (02-540)

439 PANAMA MALL, STANFORD

Building 540, also known as the Blume Earthquake Center (Civil Engineering Building), is located at 439 Panama Mall.  It is adjacent to the Peterson Laboratory (Bldg 550) and behind Building 530.

Building 540 is occupied by the Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering departments.  Departmental offices are located on the 1R level and classrooms are located on the 1level.  The civil engineering library is located on the 1R level. 

All of the entrances to Building 540 are accessible.  The main entrance, located along Panama Mall, is equipped with a power-operated door.  Once inside the entrance, there are two classrooms located to the left and the elevator is located to the right.  The elevator provides access to all levels (2R, 1, 1R, and B). Another accessible entrance is located on the north side of the building across from Building 530, and a third accessible entrance is located on the east side of the building (along Duena Street). If entering from the east side of the building (Duena Street), the elevators are straight down the hall on the right side.  Entrances at the north and east side of the building are located at the 1R level and the entrance at Panama Mall is located on the 1level. 

Accessible men¿s and women¿s multi-occupancy restrooms are located on the 1R level.  Accessible single-occupancy, all-gender restrooms are located on the 2R level.

The nearest disabled parking is located in a small parking lot between the Daily building and Old Union.  Additional disabled parking is located on Santa Teresa Street.  The closest Marguerite stop is located at Santa Teresa Street and Lomita Drive or behind Tresidder on Lagunita Drive.

Building 540 is located within close proximity of Old Union, Tresidder Union, and the Main Quad. There are a variety of eateries at each of these locations. http://www.stanford.edu/dept/visitorinfo/activities/dining.htmlUpdated: 3/2018