16 January 2023 , 08:12
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Over the past few months, Russian president Vladimir Putin has threatened Europe with nuclear war on several occasions.
Now, an engineering and development company specialising in ultra-luxury underground residences has launched its very own set of doomsday bunkers just incase Putin declares war on the West.
Bunkers have been designed by Swiss business Oppidum and the huge fortified underground spaces will cost an eye-watering £34 million.
Called The Futurist, the lavish underground residences are blast proof and have an air lock with built-in decontamination chamber as well as their own self-contained energy and air supplies.
A vault is also a part of the fortified bunkers and allows owners to store art masterpieces, gold, cash and other valuable items should they feel the need to.
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Owners can opt for an indoor pool inside their bunker (Oppidum / SWNS)In an effort to make the bunkers more homely, they are kitted out with a fireplace, handmade tapestries and wood panelling to ensure that life continues "uninterrupted" in the event of "disruption".
The layout of the modern bunker is tailored to "the most powerful individuals in the world" and acts as a gallery to display and protect valuable fine art.
The design of the bunker takes a minimalist contemporary approach (Oppidum / SWNS)Wealthy clients can opt to have it built next to or under their existing residence, typically beneath the property's garden or driveway space.
Oppidum said: “Our first priority is protecting what clients cherish most; loved ones and friends alongside precious invaluable objects ranging from the intrinsic to priceless.
“With the collection and preservation of fine art often a focal point for Oppidum clients, the Futurist serves many purposes.
The underground residence includes a vault where owners can store their valuables (Oppidum / SWNS)“First, the Futurist protects clients while also preserving one-of-a-kind pieces in the setting of a modern art gallery underneath the home that can be accessed at any time easily only a few steps away.
“Oppidum also delivers the bank-level security of a vault in a special space specifically made for properly showcasing, lighting, and preserving each piece and objet d'art.”
One of the bedrooms inside the luxury bunker (Oppidum / SWNS)The newly-launched underground residences are fully customisable, depending on the price you're willing to pay and exactly what your family's needs are.
Architect Marc Prigent designed Futurist with the emphasis on modernity, with the designs likened to a “modern-day castle with a pleasing, minimalist contemporary approach”.
The founder of Oppidum, Jakub Zamrazil, added: “While protection and comfort are absolute necessities, Oppidum also recognises that life is about much more than perfect security.
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"(The bunkers) serve as an extension of the home, a special place for showcasing and preserving precious pieces that the world cannot simply recreate."