diff --git a/src/core/Streaming.cpp b/src/core/Streaming.cpp
index 1e2143d8..74fec192 100644
--- a/src/core/Streaming.cpp
+++ b/src/core/Streaming.cpp
@@ -1824,7 +1824,7 @@ CStreaming::LoadBigBuildingsWhenNeeded(void)
 		LoadSplash(GetLevelSplashScreen(CGame::currLevel));
 
 	CStreaming::RequestBigBuildings(CGame::currLevel, TheCamera.GetPosition());
-	CStreaming::LoadAllRequestedModels(true);
+	CStreaming::LoadAllRequestedModels(false);
 
 	CGame::TidyUpMemory(true, true);
 	CTimer::Resume();