Film Screening at IMMA

The Demolition Drama’ by HouseEurope! (31 minutes) is a documentary interviewing several important architects and economists on the impacts of speculative development to European communities.

This film explores the current reality that buildings are viewed more as investments than as housing for people. Caused by speculation, millions of square meters sit empty and in ruin, or they are being demolished and replaced. From the real estate sector to architects to the construction industry these sectors profoundly influence
our environment and the fabric of society. This film included contributions from well know architects such as Herzog & de Meuron and Lacaton & Vassal along with other leading European stakeholders.

The Demolition Drama discusses how functioning buildings are often demolished to make way for new construction. This is a practice that prioritises profit over people and overlooks renovation and transformation as socially, sustainably, and economically beneficial alternatives.