4TH SPACE

A university without walls

4TH SPACE is a street-level window into the fascinating labs, studios and classrooms where ideas take shape. An ever-changing atelier, the space is designed to engage citizens, industry, community partners, students and faculty in co-creation.

Artificial Intelligence, cities, food or disabilities — themes presented at 4TH SPACE build an appreciation for how current research impacts our daily lives. One day, passers-by may see scientists’ microscopic discoveries on a large florescent screen visible from the street. The next day, they may enter and test-run the latest virtual-reality technology.

4TH SPACE combines elements from a living lab, science centre, design showroom and performance venue. It will serve our Faculty of Arts and Science, Faculty of Fine Arts, Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science and John Molson School of Business. Most importantly, 4TH SPACE will serve the greater community.

Located in the heart of Montreal, it is connected to the Guy-Concordia metro station, used daily by thousands of commuters. With support, this exciting new environment can truly connect the public with university knowledge and expertise like never before.

Inviting and inspiring

Concordia’s 4TH SPACE embodies the university’s spirit: it’s innovative, inclusive, accessible and open-minded. The venue is adjustable to suit a variety of needs. Its agile structure and visual prominence enable us to:

• Open up the walls of the academy to make research and education more impactful and more tangible to non-experts;
• Host public consultations, small conferences and events focused on collaboration and exchange of ideas that hold breakthrough potential;
• Support rotating residencies and programs for teams — made up of Concordia students and faculty, and even industry, community and government partners — to conduct work on site.

Your impact

Concordia is driving next-generation knowledge in diverse areas such as health, cybersecurity and applied synthetic biology. Your support can raise the profile of our cutting-edge research and define the future of 4TH SPACE by enabling us to:

• Construct a research and learning vitrine where co-creation and innovation thrive;
• Provide a new resource for researchers, creators, students and performers to interact with the public and spark big thinking;
• Transfer research in a relevant and exciting way that serves the community;
• Provide students with hands-on experience presenting their ideas and knowledge to diverse audiences.

For more information

Visit: concordia.ca/4thspace  

Contact: info.4@concordia.ca