A portion of the interior facade of the Instituto Superior de Diseño (ISDi) in Havana, which had been shored up and closed off since 2022, experienced a collapse this Tuesday, according to the digital newspaper CubaNet.
The authorities of the university center communicated the event through WhatsApp groups of students and professors, as reported to the independent media by a source who requested anonymity. "As many of you already know, we had a partial detachment of a section of the affected facade of the building," the text disseminated through digital channels stated.
The management of the ISDi has prohibited access to the building "until further notice" due to the collapse of the structure, according to the note. It also informed that "the remaining two weeks of classes, up to July 19, will be conducted remotely."
There has been no information about the incident on the university institution's social media accounts.
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FAQs about the Collapse at Havana Design Institute
Below are some frequently asked questions regarding the recent collapse at the Instituto Superior de Diseño in Havana, aiming to provide more insights on the incident.
What caused the collapse of the facade at ISDi?
The specific cause of the collapse has not been detailed, but the affected facade had been shored up and closed off since 2022, indicating structural vulnerabilities.
How will classes be conducted following the collapse?
The remaining two weeks of classes, up to July 19, will be conducted remotely as per the ISDi management's directive.
Has ISDi made any public announcements regarding the incident?
As of now, the incident has not been publicly announced on the institution's social media accounts.