Modern Languages Building

Also known as: MLB

Codes and aliases: MLB. These codes appear in campus maps, room schedules, and classroom searches.

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. 43 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

Units & 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 37 classrooms used for scheduled classes. The room schedule codes on MGuide are MLB.

• MLB 2001: 15 seats.
• MLB 2011: Classroom, 28 seats. Equipment: Tables, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Instructor computer, Whiteboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector, Moveable tables, Sound system.
• MLB 2104: Classroom, 15 seats. Equipment: Tables, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector, Moveable tables, Sound system.
• MLB 2106: Classroom, 20 seats. Equipment: Tablet arm chairs, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Instructor computer, Whiteboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector.
• MLB 2110: Classroom, 20 seats. Equipment: Tablet arm chairs, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Instructor computer, Whiteboard, Document camera, Digital projector.
• MLB 2114: Classroom, 37 seats. Equipment: Tablet arm chairs, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector, Sound system.
• MLB 2202: Classroom, 22 seats. Equipment: Tablet arm chairs, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector.
• MLB 2212: Classroom, 22 seats. Equipment: Tablet arm chairs, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector, Sound system.
• MLB 2402: Classroom, 22 seats. Equipment: Tablet arm chairs, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector, Sound system.
• MLB 2412: Classroom, 22 seats. Equipment: Tablet arm chairs, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector, Sound system.
• MLB 3205: Classroom, 10 seats. Equipment: Tables, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector.
• MLB 3217: Classroom, 10 seats. Equipment: Tables, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Document camera, Digital projector.
• MLB 3304: Classroom, 20 seats. Equipment: Tablet arm chairs, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector, Sound system.
• MLB 3310: Classroom, 20 seats. Equipment: Tablet arm chairs, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector, Sound system.
• MLB 3319: Classroom, 8 seats. Equipment: Tables, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Document camera, Digital projector.
• MLB 4217: Classroom, 8 seats. Equipment: Tables, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector.
• MLB 4306: Classroom, 24 seats. Equipment: Tablet arm chairs, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector, Sound system.
• MLB 4309: Conference, 9 seats. Equipment: Tables, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Chalkboard.
• MLB B100: 38 seats.
• MLB B101: Classroom, 20 seats. Equipment: Tablet arm chairs, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Chalkboard, Lecture capture, Document camera, Digital projector, Sound system.
• MLB AUD 3
• MLB AUD 4
• MLB LEC RM 1
• MLB LEC RM 2
• View all 37 classrooms in the UMich classroom directory

Nearby Buildings

• Burton Memorial Tower 184 ft (56 m)
• Hill Auditorium 263 ft (80 m)
• Thayer Academic Building 269 ft (82 m)
• Ingalls Mall 285 ft (87 m)
• North Quad 382 ft (117 m)

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• 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 42.27989, -83.73909.

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 units 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 September 6, 2026.
Source: mguide.app/building/modern-languages-building/