09.10.2026 15:22
After the building disaster in Istanbul's Maltepe that claimed the lives of 5 people, an apartment building seen in Bahçelievler drew attention. The photo of the building, which stands out with the protrusions on its upper floors and its different facade structure, brought discussions on building safety back to the agenda.
After 5 people lost their lives as a result of the collapse of a 7-storey building in Istanbul's Maltepe district, an apartment building viewed in Bahcelievler drew attention. The unusual architecture of the building, whose upper floors were seen rising at different alignments, brought discussions about building safety back onto the agenda.
THE PROTRUSIONS ON ITS UPPER FLOORS DREW ATTENTION
In the photograph taken in Bahcelievler, it is seen that the upper floors of the apartment building have a different facade arrangement from the lower sections. Some floors protruding outward and the construction in the topmost section distinguish the building's appearance from other apartment buildings. While there is an empty plot adjacent to the building, there are shuttered sections on its ground floor.
5 PEOPLE LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE DISASTER IN MALTEPE
In Cevizli Neighborhood of Maltepe, on October 8, as a result of the collapse of the lower three floors of a 7-storey building, 5 people lost their lives, while 10 people were rescued injured.
While the disaster increased concerns about the safety of buildings in Istanbul, the appearance of the apartment building in Bahcelievler also attracted attention.
THERE IS NO TECHNICAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE BUILDING'S SAFETY
There is not yet any verified technical inspection information about the permit status, load-bearing system, and earthquake resistance of the apartment building in Bahcelievler. Therefore, based on the building's exterior appearance, no definitive assessment can be made as to whether there is unlicensed construction or whether the structure is risky.