Deconstructing demolition - What we're fighting against
© 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 #1: “What we fight against”.
A cross-cutting discussion on the environmental, social and societal challenges of housing demolition.
With the participation of
- Jérôme Denis, sociologist, director of the Centre de sociologie de l’innovation and professor at Mines de Paris,
- Léa Hobson, architect, scenographer, author and activist,
- Étienne Recht, DAL-HLM referent.
The round table will be followed by the opening of the “Deconstructing Demolition” exhibition, from 6:30pm.
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.
