Modern Languages Building

Also known as: MLB

Modern Languages Building is an academic building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 812 WASHINGTON ST, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Central campus. The building has 4 floors. The building code is MLB, used in class schedules and room assignments. The building features elevator access, ramp access. It houses Department Of Romance Languages Literatures, Department Of Slavic Languages Literatures, Iss Media Center Loan, Department Of Germanic Languages Literatures and 1 more. From the Diag, Modern Languages Building is approximately 4 minutes walking north.

Classification: Teach, Research, Support. 46 classrooms.

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 1965 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Albert Kahn Associated Architects
• Style: Brutalist / Mid-Century Modern
• Named for: Not named for a person; houses LSA language departments
• Notable: Cost $5.77M; construction began 1965, completed c. 1969
• Primary use: Romance, Asian, Germanic, Slavic Languages departments

Accessibility

• Elevator: Enter through the doors at either the Southeast or Southwest entrance. If at the Southwest entrance, go in, turn right, head straight, elevators are on the left.
• Ramp Access: Southwest entrance, behind Hill Auditorium

Departments & Services

• Department Of Romance Languages Literatures
• Department Of Slavic Languages Literatures
• Iss Media Center Loan
• Department Of Germanic Languages Literatures
• Lsa Facilities Operations 3

Classrooms

Modern Languages Building has 38 classrooms used for scheduled classes.

• Room 2011: Classroom, 28 seats. Equipment: Tables, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Sound system, Instructor computer, Whiteboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector, Moveable tables.
• Room 2104: Classroom, 15 seats. Equipment: Tables, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Sound system, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector, Moveable tables.
• Room 2106: Classroom, 20 seats. Equipment: Tablet arm chairs, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Instructor computer, Whiteboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector.
• Room 2110: Classroom, 20 seats. Equipment: Tablet arm chairs, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Instructor computer, Whiteboard, Document camera, Digital projector.
• Room 2114: Classroom, 37 seats. Equipment: Tablet arm chairs, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Sound system, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector.
• Room 2202: Classroom, 22 seats. Equipment: Tablet arm chairs, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector.
• Room 2212: Classroom, 22 seats. Equipment: Tablet arm chairs, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Sound system, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector.
• Room 2402: Classroom, 22 seats. Equipment: Tablet arm chairs, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Sound system, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector.
• Room 2412: Classroom, 22 seats. Equipment: Tablet arm chairs, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Sound system, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector.
• Room 3205: Classroom, 10 seats. Equipment: Tables, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector.
• Room 3217: Classroom, 10 seats. Equipment: Tables, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Document camera, Digital projector.
• Room 3301: Classroom, 10 seats. Equipment: Tables, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector.
• Room 3304: Classroom, 12 seats. Equipment: Tablet arm chairs, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector.
• Room 3310: Classroom, 20 seats. Equipment: Tablet arm chairs, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Sound system, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector.
• Room 3319: Classroom, 8 seats. Equipment: Tables, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Document camera, Digital projector.
• Room 4027: Classroom, 9 seats. Equipment: Tables, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Document camera, Digital projector.
• Room 4217: Classroom, 8 seats. Equipment: Tables, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector.
• Room 4306: Classroom, 9 seats. Equipment: Tables, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Document camera, Digital projector.
• Room 4317: Classroom, 8 seats. Equipment: Tables, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector.
• Room B100: 38 seats.
• MLB AUD 3
• MLB AUD 4
• MLB LEC RM 1
• MLB LEC RM 2
• View all 38 classrooms

Nearby Buildings

• Burton Memorial Tower 185 ft (56 m)
• Hill Auditorium 264 ft (80 m)
• Thayer Academic Building 268 ft (82 m)
• Ingalls Mall 285 ft (87 m)
• North Quad 382 ft (116 m)

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• Lurie Biomedical Engineering
• Art and Architecture Building
• Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Building
• GG Brown Laboratory
• Burton Memorial Tower

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Modern Languages Building located?

Modern Languages Building is located at 812 WASHINGTON ST on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.279891847619055, -83.73909100952383.

Is Modern Languages Building wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Elevator access: Enter through the doors at either the Southeast or Southwest entrance. If at the Southwest entrance, go in, turn right, head straight, elevators are on the left.. Ramp access: Southwest entrance, behind Hill Auditorium.

What departments or services are in Modern Languages Building?

Modern Languages Building houses Department Of Romance Languages Literatures, Department Of Slavic Languages Literatures, Iss Media Center Loan, Department Of Germanic Languages Literatures, Lsa Facilities Operations 3.

How many floors does Modern Languages Building have?

Modern Languages Building has 4 floors.

How do I find Modern Languages Building on the University of Michigan campus?

Modern Languages Building is located on Central Campus at 812 WASHINGTON ST. From the Diag, it is approximately 4 minutes walking north.

Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
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