Stanford's Science and Engineering Quad (SEQ) unites many disciplines — Earth Sciences, Engineering, Humanities & Sciences, Law, Medicine and the Dean of Research — in close physical proximity to encourage the collaboration and tangential thinking necessary to produce world-changing innovation.

Designed by Boora Architects, the SEQ connects via a palm-lined lane to the renowned Main Quad. The new buildings set a modern tone that looks forward as it recalls the legacy of Stanford’s original sandstone facades and arch-lined arcades.

The interiors of all SEQ buildings include many open, light-filled common spaces that invite people for chance informal meetings. There are various eateries, open lounges and study nooks.

The buildings also house formal meeting and event spaces, including 55 glassed conference rooms of various sizes, most with audio/visual equipment. The Quad offers many outdoor event spaces. Stanford faculty, staff and students may reserve these rooms for technical meetings and symposia, speaker series, career fairs, small group meetings and a host of other Stanford-sponsored activities. 

SEQ Buildings

• The Jen-Hsun Huang Engineering Center
• Jerry Yang and Akiko Yamazaki Environment and Energy Building (Y2E2)
• Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering
• Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering Building (completion in 2014)