Why an Upscale Apartment Building in Turkey Became a Death Trap Renaissance Residence was a testament to Turkey’s grand ambitions, a project designed to meet the rising expectations of an expanding middle class in a rapidly developing part of the country. But it was destined to fail. The Renaissance collapsed during an earthquake in February, killing hundreds. A months-long investigation and forensic analysis by The New York Times found that the staggering death toll was the tragic result of flawed design and minimal oversight. #turkeyearthquake #earthquaketurkey #architecture