Developer brings luxury condos to old Missile Silos in Kansas

2018-11-13T15:46:00-05:00

When one thinks of luxury condos, rural Kansas isn't what typically comes to mind. Then again, the location isn't the only thing unique about developer Larry Hall's 15-story, residential complex sitting underground in a former missile silo.

In 2008, Hall purchased the missile launch facility in Kansas for $300,000, in order to build fortified shelters that can withstand a variety of catastrophic events. The result is his $20 million Survival Condo Project where accommodations start at $1.5 million and include things like windows that mimic natural sunlight.

Indoor swimming pool inside the Survival Condo Project.

In the event of an attack or natural disaster, the luxury facility can hold up to 75 people for over five years. During this time, residents of the complex can go for a swim in the indoor pool complete with a waterslide, enjoy a flick in the movie theater, read a book at the building's library, or grab a drink at the custom bar while the world outside burns. The sprawling fa...

Chinese man spends whole life savings building very own 'Noah's Ark' over fears of impending apocalypse

2012-11-28T17:20:00-05:00

The vessel, which has cost him ¥1million (£100,000), measures 21.2m long, 15.5m wide, 5.6m high and displaces about 140 tons of water. Lu, from Urumqi, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, admits it's not much to look at, but is confident it will serve its purpose.

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Developer brings luxury condos to old Missile Silos in Kansas

Chinese man spends whole life savings building very own 'Noah's Ark' over fears of impending apocalypse