VOICED : Una extrana mansion en la azotea

A resident of Beijing built a mansion on a 26-story building's rooftop, capturing local attention. While admired for its beauty, the construction is illegal and faces potential demolition. This case highlights a trend in China where rising real estate prices lead owners to expand creatively, sometimes illegally.

What unusual location did a Beijing resident choose for building a mansion?

• A riverbank

• A park

• A basement

• A rooftop

What is the main concern of the neighbors regarding the rooftop mansion?

• The color of the mansion

• The potential risk of collapse

• The number of rooms

• The height of the mansion

What is the legal status of the rooftop mansion?

• It is under construction

• It is illegal

• It is pending approval

• It is fully legal

What must the owner do to avoid the demolition of the mansion?

• Move to another location

• Provide a valid explanation to authorities

• Pay a fine

• Reduce the size of the mansion

Why are such rooftop constructions becoming common in China?

• Due to a lack of building materials

• Because of rising real estate prices

• To attract tourists

• For environmental reasons