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Deconstructing demolition - Choosing demolition in a world of ecological crisis

Physical location
Amphi 11 - ENSAPLV, 144 avenue de Flandre, 75019 Paris

© Alban Gervais

As part of the “Deconstructing Demolition” exhibition, on view from March 24 to April 15, 2026 in the architecture gallery at ENSA Paris-la Villette, the curators are offering a series of events: round tables, guided tours and screenings.

ROUND TABLE #2: “The choice of demolition in a world of ecological crisis”.
How is it still acceptable to arbitrate in favor of demolition in a world in ecological crisis? Could the ban on demolition become a lever for innovation in worksite practice?
With the participation of Simon Berthebaud, demolition project manager at Doyere Démolition et AS évolution, Grichka Martinetti, architect, lecturer at ENSAPLV, and Hugo Topalov, architect-engineer at Bellastock.

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Deconstructing demolition” exhibition

Initiated by the student association La Vill’Verte, this exhibition is a continuation of the thinking behind HouseEurope! and will occupy the exhibition gallery at ENSA Paris-la Villette, where it will resonate with the school’s characteristic territory and commitment.

Curated and produced by: Association étudiante la Vill’Verte – Ivan Le Hir and Nathan Oriou, Laure Navarro and Pauline Lafargue, graduate architects at ENSAPLV, and teachers Angélique Chedemois, senior lecturer at TPCAU, and Louis Destombes, associate lecturer at TPCAU.

Art direction and graphic design : Alban Gervais

Exhibition open from March 24 to April 15, 2026, Monday to Friday, 10am to 7pm, Saturday 10am to 6pm, except Monday April 6 (closed for Easter Monday). Free admission.

Opening on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:30pm.

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