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The F-MR Lab

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The ceiling of the MR-63 metro car

A series of roundtables

MR-63 andÌýCIRMÌýinvite the general public and itsÌýcollaboratorÌýto discover the miniseriesÌýTheÌýF-MR LabÌýThese four virtual discussions, presented monthly from March to June, explore possible issues and questions encountered in the creation and management of the future venue for art, design, and gastronomy in Montreal that MR-63 will be. In addition to cultural and heritage issues, the participantsÌý–ÌýrepresentativesÌýof the research and practice communities, members of the MR-63 team, and citizensÌý- will exchange on issues related to the ecological transition and territorial inclusions.ÌýÌý

Video recordings of the roundtables can be found on ourÌýMultimediaÌý±è²¹²µ±ð.


Poster for the Heritage Conservation eventHeritage Conservation

March 26 | Facilitator:ÌýAliki EconomidesÌý(McEwen School of Architecture /ÌýCIRM)ÌýÌýÌý

How can the integration of subway cars into the architecture of the MR-63 project contribute to the preservation of the collective memory and the expression of values and aspirations for the future of Montreal? This will be the question addressed during this roundtable,ÌýfeaturingÌýÌý(UQAM), BenoîtÌýClairouxÌý(STM),ÌýÌý(MacLeod 9 Productions) and Frédéric Morin-Bordeleau (MR-63).

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Poster for the Ecological Transition eventEcological transitionÌý

April 30 | Facilitator: Stéphanie Barker (Space for Life Foundation)ÌýÌýÌý

What actions can social and cultural enterprises take to participate in the ecological transition and environmental justice? What are the indicators needed to evaluate an ecological strategy for the procurement, management, and operation of an enterprise like MR-63? This second meeting of the series will be an opportunity to discuss the success of the ecological transition, and in particular, the role played by industries, businesses, and economic actors in the metropolis. With Mylène Champagne (MR-63), Bechara Helal (UdeM), Véronique Lemieux (Vignes en ville), Pierre-Laurent Macridis (Fondaction) and moderator Stéphanie Barker (Fondation Espace pour la vie).

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Poster for the Territorial Inclusion eventTerritorial inclusion

May 21 | Facilitator: Déborah Cherenfant (Jeune Chambre de commerce de Montréal)

On Friday, May 21,ÌýÌýand CIRM invite you to take part in the third episode of the miniseries "The F-MR Lab", with Déborah Cherenfant (),ÌýÌý(UdeM), Dorothée de Collasson (), Vicente Pérez (), andÌýÌý(MR-63).

The scene of many rapid transformations in recent years, Griffintown is often cited as a counter-example of a neighborhood where inclusion and social diversity have been principles in its development. What social, cultural, and economic realities should a company like MR-63 be aware of as it sets up shop in a neighbourhood? How can it identify these realities and needs? What processes or activities can MR-63 put in place with the community to make its exhibition space and programming safe and inclusive for its employees, but also for its clientele and for the citizens of the neighbourhood and the city who feel less or not concerned by its offer?


Poster for the Culture eventCultureÌýÌý

June 18 | Facilitator:ÌýLaurent VernetÌý(UdeMÌý/ÌýCIRM)Ìý Ìý

What is the state of culture and creativity in Montreal in 2021?ÌýDo cultural institutions need to be rethought in light of current social, cultural and economic realities? How can we attract or create audiences?

On June 18, CIRM and invite you to the last eventÌýin The F-MR Lab series on the state of culture in Montreal and its institutionalization. Hosted by Laurent Vernet (UdeM / CIRM), this episode will bring together Myriam Achard (), Marie-Michèle Cron (), Martin Dufrasne (), Étienne Morin-Bordeleau (), and Hanieh Ziaei () to reflect on the role of MR-63 as a new permanent venue for the dissemination of art, design, and gastronomy in Griffintown.

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The MR-63 Impact LabÌýÌý

The F-MR Lab is an inaugural activity for the future MR-63 Impact Lab. This action-research project brings together researchers and practitioners who, through their expertise, will be able to guide MR-63’s co-founders and team as to the best practices to adopt for the construction and management of their building, as well as for the anchoring of its activities in the artistic and community environments of Montreal. The work of the MR-63 Impact Lab will take place over four years and will unfold in iterative phases to ensure a gradual integration of the recommendations of the researchers and practitioner into the operation of the organization, so that MR-63 remains nimble and accountable in its management, in addition to fostering its integration into the social fabric of Griffintown and bordering neighbourhoods.

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