Lipton Plant Architects repurposed a bunker into a holiday home. The UK-based studio is challenging itself by converting the windowless WWII bunker in Dorset, England, into a comfortable refuge. Permission plans are in place to redesign the abandoned space into a two-bedroom rental property.
Originally built in 1039, the bunker sits within an earth mound. The plan is to open up the space with "bomb blast" windows to refer to its original purpose. The windows will appear to be smashed and will include glass glazing behind the torn window structure. Boasting 76-square meters, the bunker's interior will be complete with a kitchen, a living area, and a full bathroom to ensure the guests' comfort.
Bunker-Themed Holiday Homes
Lipton Plant Architects' Holiday Bunker Features "Bomb Blast" Windows
Trend Themes
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2. Bomb Blast Windows - Incorporating bomb blast windows in architectural designs can be a creative and innovative way to pay homage to a building's history and purpose.
3. Underground Tourism - Developing and promoting underground tourism can create opportunities for local economies in historically significant or unique areas such as bunkers, caves, and tunnels.
Industry Implications
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3. Architecture - The incorporation of bomb blast windows in architectural designs presents a creative opportunity for architects and designers to pay homage to a building's history and purpose while also creating unique visual effects.