A new standard in accessible knowledge
Two years of space planning, programming and consultations driven by a diverse team of faculty, staff, students and community partners produced this project. It’s designed to inspire researchers and community partners to share the fascinating ideas percolating behind university walls.
All are welcome to experience and engage with 4TH SPACE’s curated programming, which includes everything from installations to rotating residencies, and special events such as screenings, idea labs, lectures, performances, consultations, hack-a-thons, conferences and more.
Nightly projections extend the experience beyond opening hours of Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
4TH SPACE is located on the ground floor of the J.W. McConnell (LB) Building (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.) on the Sir George Williams Campus.
The location was chosen to reflect a focus on accessibility to the world, promote connectivity within the university and with its partners and stand as a reminder of Concordia’s spirit of innovation, inclusivity and openness.
The current program, Cities: Urban Essentials, features a collection of presentations, workshops, installations and events on topics including climate change, land consumption and sustainable development in Montreal.
“As a public institution, we’re excited about having a dedicated space to share the pioneering work taking place in our city,” says Nadia Bhuiyan, Concordia’s vice-provost of Partnerships and Experiential Learning.
“We set out with the goal of seeing anyone comfortably explore 4TH SPACE and intuitively immerse themselves in highly accessible experiences that pique their curiosity and demystify how research plays a foundational role in moving society forward.”