A unique five-storey building built on a plot of barely 250 square feet in Bangalore is set to be demolished. This unusual structure, often compared to a mini-Burj Khalifa, has attracted considerable attention on social media.

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has issued a demolition order to the building at Nanjappa Garden, Babusapalya, Hennur, citing violations of building regulations and safety norms. Authorities said the construction was carried out without proper approvals and permits.

Photos of a five-story building recently went viral, sparking a wave of sarcastic comments online. Some users jokingly compared the building to the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, while others praised the architect’s creativity. However, many criticized the owner and engineer for breaking regulations and constructing such a large building out of greed.

“Burj Khalifa ultra pro max. This building should be preserved instead of demolished,” one user wrote.

Another added: “Forget BBMP for a minute, that matchbox construction should have given nightmares to all the neighbors and passersby, how were they all quiet?

“Wow! What an incredible building. Architectural masterpiece! commented a third user.

According to some reports, the owner of the illegal building consented to its demolition. Residents living nearby were evacuated and the BBMP ordered power supply to be cut off during the demolition process.

Authorities confirmed the building would be demolished overnight and the owner would then have to remove the debris, in accordance with regulations. Currently, the site is barricaded and security personnel have been sent to maintain order.