It has always been the intention of Blue Sky Construction to undertake major construction projects which surpass typical ‘Grand Design’ projects and create a truly unique home of epic proportions. These types of properties are aimed at individuals who are seeking the ultimate in home security, personal space and personal security in a way never before achievable.

World’s End is a declassified ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic Missile) launch facility buried two hundred feet into the Kansas (USA) countryside. Built for the American military to withstand a direct nuclear attack, this facility originally cost the US Government tens of millions of dollars to construct and fit out. De-commissioning of these sites followed the end of the cold war hostilities to conform to Treaty Agreement with the former Soviet Union which continues to up the present day. The World’s End facility has remained unused and in mothballs until now.

With Blue Sky’s innovative approach this once unusable space has become an appealing and attractive proposition for use as a home for those people who are keen and interested in their personal safety and security. Equally the facility can be used for commercial purposes, research or storage of valuable items, company files, records, art treasures etc in this hermetically sealed environment.

As can be imagined, gaining entrance into World’s End is practically impossible with walls up to fifteen feet thick of heavily re-enforced concrete and steel, blast doors up to six feet thick and up to 150 tonnes in weight buried up to 200ft deep underground into the surrounding countryside.

General Layout

World’s End is positioned on a site some 20 acres in size of which 5 acres with a barbed wire topped chain link security fence with substantial gates as the first noticeable point of security. The site is covered by a comprehensive and extensive network of Colour and infra red night vision CCTV systems with localised and remote 24 hr monitoring.

The World’s End site is nestled in a secluded and elevated position with mainly prairie grass and outcrops of small dense pine trees and scrub marking the entrance to the development. Extensive planting will take place immediately surrounding the site at the end of the construction project to further disguise the entrance to the entry portal of World’s End.

The entry portal has been re-modified to allow a new hangar deck and parking space for Helicopters and RV’s / SUV’s (Recreational Vehicles / Sports Utility Vehicles) although there is nothing above ground level to suggest the large-scale site that exists beneath the earth’s surface.

This is were the fun begins !

Watch in awe as the massive hangar entry portal hydraulically lifts up taking with it a section of the outside ground and scrub coverage, with six foot thick covering of earth, trees and vegetation. At the rear of the entry hangar is a twenty tonne steel armour plated blast door with the main hydraulic lifters concealed behind the door and the door closes flush with the back wall, this conceals a further doorway (the main entry point to Worlds End) which is an additional six inches thick steel re-enforced door. An electronic dual interlocking system allows access trough these main doorways.

The hangar walls themselves are made of an additional one metre thick re-enforced concrete which a 1 inch thick steel shield surrounding this concrete wall, which is then covered by thousands of tonnes of surrounding earth. More than enough to withstand the attentions of any persistent intruder.

From the entrance door well you then proceed down two flights of stairs then through two more blast proof pressure doors leading into the former command centre itself.

The Command Complex

This former command complex has two levels with approximately 2500 sq ft of floor space, not including the stairwells and vestibule, a large enough space for three bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and an adjoining emergency exit. A separate staircase has also been built into the design to the lower level which contains a large contemporary kitchen, living room and utility plus storage space.

On the remaining level of the Command Complex there are two further blast doors leading into the former silo access tunnel, a 40 foot by ten foot passageway with two more blast door locks leading onto level 2, the Main Silo Complex consisting of 14 individual levels.

Main Silo Complex (14 levels)

During the Cold War this space housed the gigantic Atlas F ICBM Rocket. It now makes way for 14 levels of luxury living space, entertainment sections and storage space.

Here is a small taste of what lays beneath terra ferma…….

The silo itself runs 200ft directly into the earth with a 50 foot diameter allowing for up to fourteen floor levels of varying height in the complex. More than enough room for entertaining space, personal gym, private cinema, swimming pool, additional accommodation space and vast amounts of secure, private and hermetically sealed areas for your own enjoyment or commercial use.

Level 1 – ‘The Penthouse’

Formerly known as the ‘penthouse’ when used by the military with two enormous blast proof launch doors in the ceiling of this level, each weighing over 100 tonnes, providing an airtight super hardened seal from the outside world, opened by hydraulic lifters. Level 1 consists of a loading bay with a 20ft ceiling height, hangar deck, air bio filter system, intake fans, plant and machinery rooms, large water storage tanks, fuel stores and general space for a workshop. A cargo lift is located on this level and provides access to all lower levels within the main silo. The lift is of the standard that you would expect in a luxurious hotel.

Additionally leading from level 1 to level 2 is a loading portal enabling materials to be passed directly through the level.

Level 2 –

Loading bay, water storage, fuel storage, two generator sets with silenced exhaust systems, chlorifier for drinkable water, ultraviolet filter banks, general water filters, plant and machinery rooms, pumps and other heating machinery. There is a complete firewall system that ensures safe exit during the possibility of a fire leading directly out through the command complex.

Levels 3, 4, 5

Open Usage

Level 6

General Storage

Level 7

Heavy Storage. This deck layout is fabricated from heavy duty re-inforced floor sections, suitable for 15kn loads / one and a half tonnes per square metre. This area also has a ceiling height of 12-15ft enabling large heavy goods etc to be safely and securely stored.

Level 8

Cold Stores.  On this floor are two large cold store fridges.

Level 9

A purpose built, bespoke high quality personal 15 seat cinema with the latest surround sound systems and latest  and most up to date audio visual projection systems, with individual drinks tables next to each luxurious handcrafted leather recliner.

Furthermore there is a large twelve seater presentation and board room with the most up to date audio visual presentation systems.

Level 10 – Operational Room

Control / Radar / Communications / Surveillance.

Level 11 – Gym & Training Room

Keep fit in this multi purpose space with a comprehensive arrangement of fitness and workout machines with sun beds, televisions, the latest music systems and massage beds etc.

Level 12 – Accommodation Level

The Presidential Suite, fitted to a five star standard with 3 bedrooms and an open lounge / kitchen space with ensuites to the bedrooms dining room and study complete this level.

Level 13 – Swimming Pool

This pool complex consists of a 10-15ft deep pool and 50 ft wide area with a raised area to include a diving board, Jacuzzi, Sauna and Drench Shower. This raised area hangs 5ft above the water line. The plant room is located on the main deck away from the swimming area, with toilets and changing rooms set to one side of this floor.

Emergency Lighting Systems within World’s End

The entire complex is fitted with emergency lighting system with a built in battery back up, these lights will illuminate all floors, service shafts and tunnels in the event of a fire or other catastrophe for many hours after the event.

Directional indicator lights mark each exit portal and dual spot light units will light up all other large areas and tunnels.

In the event of a power failure from the national grid a twin generator back up system comes into operation, until normal external power source is restored.

Fire Alarm Systems within World’s End

As in the case of the emergency lighting systems, the fire detection system which includes the detection of smoke, gas releases and fumes etc will be monitored at each and every level of World’s End. The master and sub alarm system will locate the source of each problem and then alert all personnel within the complex by voice over transmissions on the internal PA systems as well as an actual fire alarm sounders itself. Fire fighting hoses and power jets can be accessed on most levels with additional fire extinguishers available on each level and auxiliary areas.  The multiple levels within the main silo complex and command centres have standby breathing apparatus (BA) and mask equipment in illuminated wall cabinets for easy access with an integrated noise sounder so that even in a smoking environment the ventilation equipment can be safely reached.

Sprinkler systems are also installed in certain areas which are considered higher risk. Additionally, fire doors are fitted throughout to enable areas to be sealed off for two hours, providing more than enough time for anyone to exit World’s End. In total there are three emergency exits in the main silo and additionally, to enable the inhabitants of the complex to exit safely in the event of a fire or other disaster.

The in built ventilation system has auto fire damper shut valves and extra fire sampling detection built into each room intake. Also the system enables the automatic opening of all portals and emergency escape hatches, providing quick and easy exit from World’s End.

This comprehensive network of fire and emergency lighting systems ensures that in the event of a fire or disaster within World’s End, wherever you are, your personal safety is still ensured.

Frequently Asked Questions & Answers.

Is it Cold within World’s End?

With all of the heating systems contained within World’s End, you will be warmer than you can imagine, even in the harshest winter outside you can achieve temperatures in all areas up to 80 degrees possible.

Is it dark and gloomy?

You may well need your sunglasses when you enter World’s End, the lighting systems have been designed to suit each and every level, from soft subtle lights in the living areas and bedrooms with LV and LED Chromatherapy technology lighting, to larger strip lighting systems in the plant and machinery rooms. Equally, if you wanted to have absolutely no outside light in any of the areas (i.e. Storage Areas) to protect and preserve valuable possessions and documents, this is also easy to achieve.

Is it damp and wet on any of the levels?

The only damp and wet place you will find will be the swimming pool at the bottom of the main silo complex. All other areas are dry, as you can imagine would be required from a former missile site.

Is there sunlight down there?

The only sunlight available is when the main silo doors are opened at the top of the complex (these are opened by large powerful hydraulic rams). However 360 degree camera systems relay outside images to large plasma screens in all of the living areas, each carefully positioned behind virtual reality windows and curtains, to provide the feeling of living above ground with the inherent security of living in World’s End.

Can I communicate with the outside world from World’s End?

A comprehensive telecommunications system has been installed to allow for normal communication to anyone you want outside World’s End, with cable, wireless, internet, aerial and satellite systems all providing you with the most comprehensive communications possible from the site.

Can I be locked out or in World’s End?

World’s End has a comprehensive network of systems allowing for backups in the event of any disaster or power shortfall, thus enabling easy access both in and out, even in the most challenging of conditions.

For security purposes you control who comes in and out and the systems provide the back up for you.

Is there any clean drinking water within World’s End?

We have installed a deep water well reaching down over 1000ft into pure clean aquifers, these allow clean water to be pumped into huge water retaining tanks. This water is then purified further and piped directly to the necessary parts of the complex as and when you need it.

The swimming pool which is 50ft wide and up to 15ft deep, can in the event of an emergency also be purified using a complex arrangement of carbon and ultra violet filters to top up the main retaining tanks.

What about fresh air, won’t the air get stale inside?

By comparison the outside air will be dirty when compared with the air contained within World’s End. Thanks to a complex biological and carbon filter system, this extracts all dust, gases, fumes and any chemical substances as well as other unwanted traces in the air and pumps clean air through the entire World’s End complex. Additionally, there is an arrangement of water spray banks which scrub any air pumped into the complex before being distributed to each layer of World’s End.

This is not only essential for any human inhabitants of World’s End but also for any essential documents or records which are stored as well as priceless artworks or other possessions which require careful temperature and air regulated storage.

Can you isolate incoming and exiting exhaust vents?

Yes, the one foot thick blast valves can hydraulically open and close to seal off the outside world if required. There are two intake and two exhaust outlets that are concealed down their own deep shafts and entry through these vents is impossible.

How long can anyone live in the complex for without interacting with the outside world?

This is really up to you. There is enough storage space within World’s End to allow a whole team of people to live happily for many years without interacting with the outside world.

The choice of what you do with World’s End is really up to you!