WORLD MEDIA & CULTURE CENTER; HAGERTY HALL

Hagerty is one of the most significant structures on the campus at Ohio State.  Built in 1920 on the Oval, a significant quadrangle that anchors campus, the building was expanded in 1959 and then fell into disarray over time.  The rehabilitated structure features a new auditorium, a central outdoor courtyard and new technology infused learning and mentoring environments for foreign language education.  The renovation was a design collaboration with Leers Weinzapfel Associates, 2007 AIA Gold Medal Firm.  The building accommodates unique spaces that provide streaming video from around the world in real time.  Progressive technologies capture global media and educators re-purpose the information to support regional and local education.  The first level houses a Hyper-media lab where educational materials can be produced and edited.  Within this state of the art laboratory, educators can benefit from a audio recording booth, and editorial equipment which supports a diverse constituency of faculty on campus.  Featured spaces include an international cafe, faculty offices, sophisticated distance learning classrooms, a language learning laboratory, a global gallery and a performance based auditorium and courtyard space.