Chapter 5 explores 11 significant sites on the Sir George Williams Campus dedicated to arts, culture and heritage.
Listeners will learn about some of Concordia’s public art installations, galleries and notable architectural features that define the university’s immense contributions to and preservation of the arts.
Jackie Rourke is a broadcast journalist, podcaster and Concordia communications and journalism graduate. She studied at the Sir George Williams Campus, where she took some of her favorite elective courses, including in international law and the natural environment.
1515 Ste-Catherine St. W
Built on the site of the historic York Theatre, the EV Complex is now a landmark building housing the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science and the Faculty of Fine Arts. Inside, you’ll find preserved artifacts from the former theatre, blending Concordia’s past with its innovative present.
1515 Ste-Catherine St. W.
Located on the ground floor of the EV Complex, the FOFA Gallery showcases the creative and research practices of Concordia’s Faculty of Fine Arts. It is dedicated to experimental and pedagogical inquiry, offering a space for cutting-edge artistic practices.
1515 Ste-Catherine St. W
Situated within the EV Complex, the Milieux Institute is a hub for graduate research, providing a platform for creative experimentation and interdisciplinary collaboration. It also houses TAG (Technoculture, Art and Games), Canada’s largest games research centre.
Concordia Tunnel, under De Maisonneuve Boulevard
Installed in 2010, Acer Concordiae is a series of 52 laser-engraved stainless-steel plaques that tell the story of Concordia’s history and place in Montreal. The artwork connects Concordia’s buildings in the tunnel beneath De Maisonneuve Boulevard.
1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W
Located in the Hall Building, H-110 is one of Concordia’s principal performing arts venues. It hosts major events, film screenings, and performances, serving as a key site for the university’s cultural life.
1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W
Situated in the J.W. McConnell Building, the J.A. DeSève Cinema is a 160-seat venue used primarily for film studies classes and public screenings. It plays a central role in the university’s commitment to the cinematic arts.
Outside the Henry F. Hall Building on the north-east corner of 1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W
Installed outside the Hall Building, this eight-meter-high kinetic sculpture comes to life with the wind, symbolizing the dynamic energy of Concordia’s campus. The work was donated by Jonathan Wener, BComm 71, and Susan Wener to celebrate Montreal’s 375th and Canada’s 150th anniversaries.
Bishop Street, facing the eastern side of the J.W. McConnell Building (LB)
The Renaissance Revival façade of the Royal George Apartments on Bishop Street is a testament to Concordia’s commitment to architectural preservation. It was incorporated into the design of the LB during its construction.
1190 Guy St.
Originally the Motherhouse of the Grey Nuns of Montreal, this historic building now serves as a residence for Concordia students. The magnificent chapel has been transformed into a silent reading room, blending the building’s religious heritage with its new academic purpose.
1190 Guy St.
Located within the Grey Nuns Building, the Concordia University Centre for Creative Reuse (CUCCR) is Canada’s first university-based centre dedicated to diverting materials from waste and offering them to the community for free. It exemplifies Concordia’s commitment to sustainability and creativity.
1190 Guy St.
Once a fruit and vegetable garden maintained by the Grey Nuns, this space has been transformed into a peaceful green oasis with basketball and volleyball courts, an outdoor gym and community gardens. It continues to serve as a place of contemplation and activity for students and residents.
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