--- title: Baykar Container City slug: baykar-container-city url: /detay/baykar-container-city type: article language: English entity: primary: Baykar Container City type: article disambiguation: Baykar Container City: Earthquake relief housing in Kahramanmaraş, providing shelter & support for 2,000. categories: - name: Architecture And Construction slug: mimarlik-ve-insaat url: /kategori/mimarlik-ve-insaat tags: - Container author: Mehmet Salih Çoban created_at: 2025-02-05T20:22:46.637328+03:00 updated_at: 2025-04-17T12:22:18.832334+03:00 --- # Baykar Container City ## KURE Information Cards ### KURE Information Card: Baykar Container City ![1112.png](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/02/05/CQVwv0rIhVxVmdSSZWLAd7Hsggv55S17.png) | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | City(s) | Kahramanmaraş | | Number of Containers | 520 | ## Article Content Baykar Container City is a comprehensive living space built by Baykar Technology to meet the housing needs of disaster victims following the earthquakes centered in [Kahramanmaraş](/en/detay/kahramanmaras-2/llms.txt) on [February](/en/detay/february/llms.txt) 6, 2023. With a capacity of 520 containers, the city provides accommodation for 2,000 people. It is located in Onikişubat district, in the area of Hanefi Mahçiçek Stadium in Kahramanmaraş. The containers, allocated to earthquake victims under the coordination of AFAD (Disaster and Emergency Management Authority), have been designed in accordance with [modern](/en/detay/modern-2/llms.txt) living standards. Baykar Container City is not just a temporary housing solution but a multifaceted living space that includes education, healthcare, social support, and psychosocial rehabilitation services. ### **Physical Structure and Equipment** Baykar Container City consists of 520 fully equipped containers, each offering independent living spaces to meet the essential needs of earthquake victims. These containers are delivered fully furnished with heating and cooling systems, kitchen and bathroom facilities, security measures, and essential furniture. **Container Interior Equipment:** **Heating and Cooling:** - Air conditioner - Radiator **Electrical Appliances:** - Water heater - Tea maker - Refrigerator - Hair dryer - Television **Security Measures:** - Fire extinguisher - Smoke detector **Furniture and Household Items:** - Table - Chairs - Bed - Sofa - Curtains Each container is designed as a fully equipped living space, ensuring that disaster victims have a safe and comfortable environment during their temporary stay. ### **Services and Social Facilities** Baykar Container City is designed not only for accommodation but also as a community hub that supports social life, psychosocial rehabilitation, and educational services. **Education and Psychosocial Support Facilities:** - Library - Preschool (Providing early childhood education for children affected by the earthquake) - Children and Women’s Workshops - Psychosocial Support Unit (Offering individual and group therapy sessions for earthquake survivors) - T3 Foundation Container (Supporting educational and technology projects) - Cansağlığı Psychological Support Container (Providing post-earthquake trauma and psychological support services) **Healthcare and Hygiene Services:** - Health Clinic - 2 Laundries (Providing free laundry services) **Social and Community Spaces:** - Children’s Playground - Prayer Room (Mosque) - Market (Providing food and essential supplies) - Management Office (Overseeing container city operations) **Food and Dining Services:** - Public Kitchen (Soup Kitchen) (Providing three meals a day for earthquake survivors) - Iftar and Suhoor Services (Special meal services during Ramadan) ### **Significance and Impact** Baykar Container City serves as a model for temporary housing solutions, integrating accommodation, social life, healthcare, education, and psychological support services. The facilities within the container city are designed not only to meet the physical shelter needs of disaster victims but also to support their psychosocial and emotional recovery processes. Initiated by Baykar Technology, this container city stands as a successful example of public-private collaboration, contributing to social solidarity and sustainable humanitarian aid models in disaster recovery efforts. Baykar Container City [has](/en/detay/has-3/llms.txt) demonstrated how temporary housing solutions [can](/en/detay/can-3/llms.txt) be comprehensive, humane, and sustainable, setting a new standard for [post](/en/detay/post-4/llms.txt)-disaster reconstruction efforts. ## Academic Sources and References 1. Anadolu Ajansı. "Baykar'ın Kahramanmaraş'ta Kurduğu 520 Konteyner Depremzedelere Teslim Edildi." Anadolu Ajansı. Erişim tarihi 3 Şubat 2025.https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/asrin-felaketi/baykarin-kahramanmarasta-kurdugu-520-konteyner-depremzedelere-teslim-edildi/2873598.Anadolu Ajansı. "Baykar'ın Kahramanmaraş'ta Kurduğu 2 Bin Kişilik Konteyner Kentte Yaşam Başladı." Anadolu Ajansı. Erişim tarihi 3 Şubat 2025.https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/asrin-felaketi/baykarin-kahramanmarasta-kurdugu-2-bin-kisilik-konteyner-kentte-yasam-basladi/2860075.Anadolu Ajansı. "Kahramanmaraş'ta Baykar Konteyner Kentte 90 Konteyner Daha Afetzedelere Teslim Edildi." Anadolu Ajansı. Erişim tarihi 3 Şubat 2025.https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/asrin-felaketi/kahramanmarasta-baykar-konteyner-kentte-90-konteyner-daha-afetzedelere-teslim-edildi/2863995.Dulkadiroğlu Kaymakamlığı. "Baykar Konteyner Kenti." Erişim tarihi 3 Şubat 2025.http://www.dulkadiroglu.gov.tr/baykar-konteyner-kenti."Baykar Konteyner Kent." YouTube video, 3 Şubat 2025. Erişim tarihi 3 Şubat 2025.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lbuwvCWSt8.