Deconstructing demolition - Choosing demolition in a world of environmental crisis
© 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 environmental 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 building practices?
With the participation of
- Simon Berthebaud, co-founder of Doyère Démolition and AS Évolution, a design office specializing in demolition project management,
- Grichka Martinetti, architect, lecturer at ENSAPLV,
- Hugo Topalov, architect and engineer, Bellastock project coordinator and part-time lecturer at ENSA Paris-Belleville.
Moderated by Louis Destombes, Diane Garnier and Diane Doray.
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.
