Deconstructing demolition - The invisibilization of social impacts in urban renewal projects

© 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 #3: “The invisibilization of social impacts in urban renewal projects”.
How do residents become key players in anti-demolition struggles and valuable interlocutors in the development of architectural and urban projects?
With the participation of François Dubois, APPUII association, Ines Tkhayyare, architect and doctoral student at the LRA at ENSA Toulouse, and Merril Sinéus, architect, associate lecturer at ENSAPLV.
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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