Underground Autonomous Shelter

Plan B offers self-sufficient living deep below the surface with an autonomous underground home designed by MAKHNO Studio in Ukraine. Located around 15 m beneath the earth, the 2,280 m² concrete bunker is built to sustain life regardless of outside conditions. Its emergence above ground resembles a minimalist museum entrance and includes a rooftop helipad, three access points, and a fire-resistant evacuation ring reachable from any location inside.

Security and comfort are given equal priority in Plan B, which houses two to three families along with dedicated staff zones. Infrastructure supports complete autonomy—water treatment, closed-loop ventilation, air purification, electrical systems, and even a medical isolation room. It also features food-growing facilities, storage space, a movie room, a pet walking area, a fish pool, and curved interiors that counteract the claustrophobic feel often associated with underground spaces.

According to chief engineer Olha Sobchyshyna, "security comes first"—ensuring fundamental needs are met, while luxury and well-being follow. The project pushes the boundaries of what home means in uncertain times, marrying resilience with refined living.