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.
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 facility even includes a classroom, a dog park, a rock climbing wall, a general store, and a medical first aid center.
Hall, who used to develop data centers for government contractors, says he got the idea after September 11th when the government began reinvesting in catastrophe planning. Originally, Mr. Hall was interested in turning former missile silos into protected data centers, but after realizing the costs, decided to develop luxury bunkers instead.
Private nuclear shelters and other doomsday accommodations have been growing in number as the threat of climate change and political anxieties heighten. While the Survival Condo Project and other companies such as Shelter Co—which is selling tropical-themed nuclear bunkers in Japan—are secretive about who is buying these luxury shelters, there is serious weight behind it with interest from people of all political persuasions. Hall was able to sell all 12 condos before construction was completed and has another converted silo wrapping up later this year, with half the units already spoken for.
via Core77.
10 Comments
Is that a missile in your silo, or are you just happy to see me?
Love the running water stains by the doors.
When Earth's last dog dies, 10 or so years after habitation, it'll free up the dog park space!
nobody will last 6 hours inside that thing
Is it really $1,500,000 million [$1,500,000,000,000] or $1.5 trillion, or $1.5 million?
how many days without daylight can you tolerate boys and girls? I guess someone rich and paranoid will be impressed enough with her/himself to purchase a unit or 2 :(
Featuring ping-pong as a highlight of post-apocalyptic luxury just cracks me up, for some reason.
Can we not count on air hockey after Doomsday?
what, no gun range or bible storage room? hard pass.
The best part is "Dr. Strangelove" plays continuously on the flat screen TV.
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