Ruth Wattis Mitchell Earth Sciences Building

USA / California / Stanford / Panama Mall, 397
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Named after Ruth Wattis Mitchell, dedicated on November 19, 1970. A Spencer design, using concrete and glass with structural elements very clear on the exterior of the building along with the signature Sanford red tile roof. The lobby is situated around a spiral staircase with a glazed library court surrounding the stairs. The design is reminiscent of Ero Saarinen’s design of the General Motors Tech Center in Warren, Michigan. The building was seen to completion with the help of Richard H. Jahns Dean Emeritus of the School of Earth Sciences. He helped contribute with the final stages of planning, funding and construction of the building. In 1997 seismic renovation was completed by David Bartlett & Associates. An additional skylight was also completed as of January 1998 during the seismic renovation.

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Coordinates:   37°25'35"N   122°10'21"W

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  • Earth Science, Geophysics, Stanford Exploration Project (SEP)
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