Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford

Building 524
451 Panama Mall
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-3086
Telephone: (650) 736-1025 Fax: (650)736-1526

Maps

Building 524 on Stanford campus map

General Visitor Directions and Parking

From Highway 101 North & South or El Camino Real

Take the Embarcadero Road exit west toward Stanford. At El Camino Real, Embarcadero becomes Galvez Street as it enters the university. Stay in the left lane on Galvez and at the stop sign turn left onto Campus Drive. Continue on Campus Drive (East) until you reach Mayfield Ave. Turn right onto Mayfield Ave. After a forced left turn there is a large parking lot off of Mayfield on the right side. (Parking is $1.50 per hour from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and credit cards, bills and coins are accepted.) Park as far from Mayfield Ave. you as you can.

Once parked, walk north towards Tresidder Union which can be recognized by its outdoor tables. Walk with the Tresidder Union on your left side and you will see the Old Union directly in front of you. Take a left to walk between Tresidder Union and Old Union, and then a right onto Duena Street, keeping Old Union on your right. At the next intersection, Panama Mall, Building 524 is on your right hand side.

From Highway 280 North & South

Exit Alpine Road east toward Stanford. Turn right at the light onto Junipero Serra Blvd. Turn left at the second light onto Campus Drive East. Continue on Campus Drive East until you reach Mayfield Ave. Turn left onto Mayfield Ave. After a forced left turn there is a large parking lot off of Mayfield on the right side. (Parking is $1.50 per hour from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and credit cards, bills and coins are accepted.) Park as far from Mayfield Ave. you as you can.

Once parked, walk north towards Tresidder Union which can be recognized by its outdoor tables. Walk with the Tresidder Union on your left side and you will see the Old Union directly in front of you. Take a left to walk between Tresidder Union and Old Union, and then a right onto Duena Street, keeping Old Union on your right. At the next intersection, Panama Mall, Building 524 is on your right hand side.

Parking Permit holder Directions

We do have a few "A" and "C" permit parking lots somewhat near the building. Please be sure to arrange for a temporary parking pass prior to your visit. Temporary passes can be obtained either from the Stanford Parking and Transportation office or through your d.school host. Otherwise, parking in Stanford visitor, "A" and "C" lots is allowed after 4:00 PM and on the weekends.