Shanghai, China โข – A newly constructed 13-story apartment building inโข Shanghai, China, part ofโค the โLotus riverside Complex, dramaticallyโฃ collapsed in 2009, becoming aโค local landmark and sparking a major โคinvestigation into construction practices. Theโ incident, wich occured during heavy rainfall, left the building leaning precariouslyโ before โultimately falling, though its facade remained largely โintact.
Construction on the Lotus Riverside Complex, consisting โof 11 residential and commercial buildings utilizing the sameโ 13-story model, began in 2007 with planned completion inโฃ 2009. The collapse stemmed from issues related to excavation for underground parking to the south of the building โฃand land reclamation to the north. Heavy rains saturated the ground,โ and a โ10-meterโ high pile of excavated โsoil exerted significant pressure โขon the building’s foundations, eventually sliding towards โคand underminingโฃ the reinforcing pillars.
Witnessesโ reported hearing a rumbling sound, describing the sensation as an earthquake, before โwitnessing the building’s collapse and the appearance of a cloud of dust.While no fatalities were reported, the incident โcausedโค widespread panic among prospective buyers who later cancelled purchases and sought refunds.
An investigation found six individuals guilty ofโฃ construction errors and corruption relatedโ to theโ collapse. โDespite the disaster, โthe leaning structure becameโ a surprising tourist attraction, drawing onlookers โคfascinated by the seemingly impossible sight ofโค a buildingโค appearing to have been “pushed” by a giant.
Those with questions โคregarding property law, construction, โขor โขother home-related issues โคcan submit inquiries through this link.
(Source: AD Middle East, NPR, detik.com)
