PERFORM Centre

Located on the south side of Sherbrooke Street at the Loyola Campus, the PERFORM Centre building, which houses the School of Health and its laboratories, makes a striking impression as it inclines towards de Maisonneuve Street.

Students and the general public can join fitness classes, work out or consult with a personal trainer at the PERFORM Gym, as well as meet with a dietitian, attend workshops or visit athletic therapy and kinesiology internship clinics.

Designed with natural lighting and advanced energy recuperation systems, the centre earned LEED Gold certification in 2011 for its sustainable construction.

Staffed by highly trained and certified professionals, the School of Health's nine research platforms unleash knowledge and discovery. Facilities include the Athletic Therapy Clinic, Cardiopulmonary Suite, Clinical Analysis Suite and Imaging Suite, among many others.

Architecture

The east side of the building's main floor has aesthetic lines and windows that curve to create the image of an eye overlooking the centre’s landscaped entrance.

The north-facing side is constructed entirely of windows to maximize natural light and connect the building’s interior with the outdoor landscape. The interior/exterior ambiance reflects the need for people to maintain a healthy balance with indoor and outdoor activities. Hallways are painted in warm yellow and orange tones for a sunny, welcoming effect.

Leap, the public art embellishing PERFORM’s façade, was created by Montreal artist Adad Hannah. The large-scale, photo-based work on glass vibrantly depicts a series of 17 people engaged in various physical activities. Concordia students, faculty and staff members served as models for the art to convey PERFORM’s goal of healthier living for everyone starting with the university’s community.