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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, a 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. #InteriorArchitectureKnowledgeCommunity