Find a Space (IV Testing Page 2.0)

Creation Stations (1-4)

Bookable by Students

Discover new ways of learning and project creation by accessing Innovation Village’s Creation Stations. These four, self-serve media rooms are available for students to book for projects requiring equipment and media usage. Need to create a podcast for a school assignment, photograph a product, or edit a video? This is your spot!  Visit the tech lab down the hall to sign out your equipment needs. 

Activities: Video editing, podcasting, photography

Capacity: 2-4 people per room

Features: Soundproofing; digital screen with camera

Noise Level: Collaborative

Meeting Places (IV #1-12)

Request | Find it on our Floor Map

Bookable by Students

Bookable by Faculty & Staff

Innovation Village is home to thirteen, spacious, fully accessible, bookable meeting rooms. With a priority for student usage, these rooms are ideal for group study, collaborations, small presentations, and project creation. With creative input from Fanshawe’s Interior Design students, Innovation Village’s Meeting Places are informed by Indigenous stories and elements found within nature. Rooms have been painted in various colours to represent the changing of the seasons.

Activities: Individual study and group collaboration

Capacity: 6 seats per room

Features: Accessible; available 24/7; outfitted with a table and 6 chairs, TV monitor with camera, and glass whiteboards

Noise Level: Collaborative

XR Lab

Request | Find it on our Floor Map

Bookable by Students

Imagine being able to virtually walk through spaces created by our architectural technology and interior design students or immerse yourself in an instructive healthcare simulation. Extended Reality (XR) blends the physical and virtual worlds with digital overlays that interact in real-time with real-life objects. With XR education, learners are inspired to discover these new and immersive technologies for themselves, and students will have an opportunity to learn by doing. The XR Lab will be fully equipped with high-quality computer technology and software needed to ensure an intensely creative and fully immersive 3D experience. This space will serve as a program enrichment tool, bringing class assignments to life and bridging the gap between Fanshawe facilities and community projects.

Activities: Extended reality technologies (e.g., augmented reality, virtual reality, etc.) and animation

Capacity: 30

Features: Controlled lighting and window treatment; soundproof; retractable grid for mounting lights, cameras, etc.; VR pods; 12x20' white screen

Noise Level: Collaborative

Canada Life Village Square

Request | Find it on our Floor Map

Bookable by Faculty & Staff

The Canada Life Village Square is a stunning two-storey, light-filled event space housed within the heart of Innovation Village. Historically, the village square is said to be one of the most important spaces connected to communities. It is a place where people can come together, exchange ideas, tell stories, and learn from one another. The Innovation Village Square sponsored by Canada Life is a perfect meeting space for students, staff, and community partners. The Innovation Village Square can host a variety of experiences, including exhibitions, shows, seminars, theatre presentations, lectures, and marketplaces. We look forward to hearing your ideas for hosting events in this amazing space in the heart of the village.

Activities: Meetings and special events

Capacity: 120 retractable seats

Features: Retractable seating; flexible furniture; Skyfold wall; built-in presentation technology

Noise Level: Collaborative

Collaboration Spaces 1 & 2

Request | Find it on our Floor Map

Bookable by Faculty & Staff

Two classroom spaces are available in Innovation Village. These spaces are an opportunity to teach and learn in a flexible, multi-use space. The Collaboration Spaces can be found on the second floor and have the option to be one large classroom space (80 seats), or divided into two separate classrooms (40 seats each). This is an ideal space for Capstone projects, classroom events, student presentations, or PAC meetings.

Activities: Meetings, special events, and student presentations

Capacity: 40 seats on each side

Features: Adjacent servery for catered events; TV monitors and projector screens; glass whiteboards; flexible furniture

Noise Level: Collaborative

Forwell Hall

Request | Find it on our Floor Map

Drop-in

Bookable

Forwell Hall will be a hub of activity for students. When not acting as a student hangout space, this stunning two-storey, light-filled space provides flexibility to host events, including large presentations, concerts, and interactive marketplaces. With a built-in bar and adjacent washrooms, Forewell Hall can be closed off to host private licensed events.  Both the north and south courtyards surround the hall providing the possibility to extend event space outdoors.  To book this space contact Fanshawe Student Union (FSU).

Activities: Studying, socializing, events

Capacity: 210 seats or 400 people

Features: Portable stage, projection screen, and moveable acoustic partitions; licensed with built-in bar area; washrooms; second-floor Mezzanine

Noise Level: Collaborative

The Ideas Loft

Request | Find it on our Floor Map

Bookable by Faculty & Staff

Let your next big idea come to life in the Ideas Loft. The Loft is a multi-use, flexible space that is filled with natural light and natural wood features. It can be re-configured in a few different ways to meet your needs for your next meeting, presentation, partner discussion, group project, or smaller-scale activity.

Activities: Meetings and presentations

Capacity: 18 seats

Features: Wall-mounted TV monitor with camera; flexible furniture, including bench seating; countertop serving area

Noise Level: Collaborative

The Kalihwíy̲o̲ Circle , F1066

Request | Find it on our Floor Map

Bookable by Faculty & Staff

The Kalihwíy̲o̲ Circle is a showpiece and gathering place nestled in the Learning Commons of Innovation Village and is a tribute to Indigenous stories, ways of being, and beliefs. Much thought was given to the architectural integration of these Indigenous beliefs. Kalihwíy̲o̲ is an Oneida word meaning 'good message.' This space has the capability to host workshops, summer camps, exhibitions, gatherings, smudging, pipe ceremonies, land-based learning and other special events.

Activities: lorem ipsum

Capacity: 40 seats

Features: Built-in overhead projection and screen; ventilation for smudging, pipe ceremonies, etc.; circular configuration; doors open into interior and exterior courtyard space

Noise Level: Collaborative

The Pitch Space

Request | Find it on our Floor Map

Bookable by Faculty & Staff

The Pitch Space will be crucial to our students’ Signature Innovative Learning Experiences (SILEx) focusing on live client interactions. Located on the second floor of Innovation Village, this is an ideal location for internal and external partners to come together and engage in collaborative presentations, workshops, and events with the Fanshawe College community.  Programs within Fanshawe College will be able to use this professionally outfitted pitch room during key points within their coursework, including capstone project presentations, pitch competitions and community collaborative projects.

Activities: lorem ipsum

Capacity: 50 seats

Features: Wall-mounted digital monitors with cameras; ceiling-mounted projector; comfortable couches and chairs; serving area

Noise Level: lorem ipsum

Library Learning Commons, F1066

Learn More | Find it on our Floor Map

Drop-in

By appointment

Fanshawe's library has been reimagined as the Library Learning Commons. It includes a robust digital collection, a uniquely Indigenous approach, one-stop academic student support and a forward-thinking approach to technology. The Library also has multiple bookable meeting rooms available with an abundance of lounge space for students, along with The Kalihwíy̲o̲ Circle available to host events.

Activities: Individual and group study; events

Features: Open seating, computers, and bookable study spaces

Noise Level: Collaborative

Makerspace

Learn More | Find it on our Floor Map

Drop-in

The Makerspace complements college labs, allowing students to collaborate, create prototypes, and fabricate products for class or personal projects. Book the space for cross-disciplinary projects between schools, programs, or courses.

Activities: Cross-disciplinary projects

Capacity: 19 people ("clean"), 10 people ("dirty")

Features: "Clean" Makerspace equipped with hand tools, 3D printers, a laser cutter, and a sewing machine; "Dirty" Makerspace equipped with tools for woodworking, a band saw, and a drill press

Noise Level: Collaborative

Homework Huddle

Learn More | Find it on our Floor Map

Drop-in

The Homework Huddle is the go-to spot for independent and group study. Open 24/7, the Huddle will contain a variety of furniture including both group and individual tables, individual computer workstations, and printers for student use.

Activities: Independent and group study

Capacity: 80-120

Features: Computers and printers

Noise Level: Collaborative

Leap Junction

More Information | Find it on our Floor Map

Drop-in

By appointment

Fanshawe's premier centre for all things entrepreneurship provides the tools and support for students and alumni who are starting or running their own businesses. LEAP Junction will be outfitted with open office space to host workshops and other entrepreneurship-related events as well as 2 meeting rooms to meet with students for one one-on-one business consultation.

Activities: Business incubator

Features: Meeting rooms; presentation space

Noise Level: Collaborative

Quiet Zone

Learn More | Find it on our Floor Map

Drop-in

Located on the second floor of Innovation Village, the Quiet Zone is open 24/7 and offers students the option to work in silence for independent study.

Activities: Quiet and silent study

Capacity: 38 seats

Features: Acoustic paneling; height adjustable desks; wall & floor outlets

Noise Level: Quiet

The Lounge

Request | Find it on our Floor Map

Drop-in

This flexible area is primarily intended for student usage,  ideal for group study socializing. This space could also be used for hosting smaller-scale campus events.  The Lounge is flooded with natural light and looks onto K Courtyard. It has been outfitted with a mix of communal worktables, clustered seating and collaboration tables with monitors. Additionally, there is a large ceiling-mounted monitor available.

Activities: Studying and socializing

Capacity: 50 seats

Features: Projection and screen; large windows; open, spacious area

Noise Level: Collaborative

The Studio

More Information | Find it on our Floor Map

Drop-in

Get ready to show off what amazing things you can create. The studio is an open, collaborative workspace meant for Fanshawe students to create, build, and finish work.

Activities: Collaboration and creativity

Capacity: 8-12

Features: Large storage lockers; sinks; workbench tables and stools; display railing

Noise Level: Collaborative

CRI Labs

More Information | Find it on our Floor Map

CRI removes barriers to growth for emerging businesses through industry-driven applied research projects. CRI’s newest research centre, The Centre for Connected Building Technology, will be located within Innovation Village as embedded systems labs. These labs will support companies’ applied research needs using sensors and big data in the areas of building technology, manufacturing and agri-food. These labs are primarily used by CRI staff.