Escondido Village High-Rises
Overview
Two 12-story high-rise buildings, Blackwelder and Quillen, feature 110 junior two-bedroom, one-bath apartments, each shared by two single students.
Blackwelder just underwent a major renovation.
Quillen is closed for renovation through summer 2024 and will reopen in autumn 2024.
There are full-year contracts available in the Escondido Village high-rise apartments.
Blackwelder Residence High-Rise
Junior Two Bedroom
One-Bath
220 spaces
460 Sq. ft.
Lounges and Meeting Rooms
Building lounges have TVs and DVD players for meetings and social events.
Laundry Rooms
A laundry room in the basement of each high-rise building is equipped with environmentally-friendly washers and dryers. Rent includes Student Housing’s "Just Like Home" laundry program, which gives residents unlimited use; no coins or cards required.
Computer Clusters
Escondido Village has a computer cluster in Blackwelder, and one in Hulme. Computer clusters are equipped with desktop computers, laser printers and various software applications.
Piano Practice Rooms
Each high-rise lounge features a baby grand piano available for students to use. Please contact the Escondido Village Graduate Residences Housing Service Center for more information.
Volleyball Courts
Escondido Village has a paved volleyball court in the Village Center. Courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Barbecue Area
A barbecue grill and picnic tables are located just outside each building. Residents also may use the barbecue area in the grove located between Blackwelder and Building 4. Picnic areas are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
General Information
Residence Name |
Blackwelder, Quillen Map |
Neighborhood |
Escondido Village |
Mailing Address |
Blackwelder: Quillen: |
Housing Service Center |
Kennedy Housing Service Center |
Custodial Service |
Common areas are university-managed. Apartments are not serviced while occupied. |
Dining Service |
All apartments have kitchens. Students may also purchase a graduate meal plan from R&DE Stanford Dining. |
Furnishings
General | Bedroom | Eat-In Kitchen |
High-speed internet connection | One extra-long full-sized bed per bedroom | Dining table and two chairs |
Telephone and telephone line | Desk and chair | Four-burner stove with oven |
Carpeting in bedrooms on floors 3 - 12 & luxury vinyl planks in bedrooms on floor 2 | Dresser | Sink with garbage disposal |
Porcelain tile in kitchens and bathrooms | Closet | Refrigerator/freezer |
Window coverings | Side chair for guests |
About the Buildings
Construction on the apartments began in 1971 and the units were remodeled in 2009-11 and again in 2022-24.
Quillen honors Issac Quillen, dean of Stanford’s School of Education (SUSE) from 1952 through 1966. Under his leadership, SUSE began its transition from a regional training program to world-class research institution.
Blackwelder was named for Eliot Blackwelder, whose long and distinguished career included his role as head of Stanford’s geology department from 1922 to 1945. Considered a “gentleman of the old school,” Blackwelder was known for his dignity, generosity and courteous nature.
Sustainability
Blackwelder is connected to the campus Central Energy Facility which supplies hot and chilled water for heating and cooling. The energy plant reduces greenhouse gas emissions for the campus by 68% per year, and water consumption by 33% compared to the previous steam plant. The plant reduces energy used to heat and cool residential buildings by 40%.