Dig this: Lipton Plant reimagines a WWII bunker as a holiday home on England's Jurassic Coast

A unique restoration is turning an old war relic into an offbeat holiday destination on England’s Jurassic Coast thanks to the work of

Lipton Plant Architects

.

The London-based firm, which specializes in residential projects, has been granted planning approval for a scheme that would transform a Grade II-listed bunker from the Second World War into a private abode for vacationers with a

Paul Virilio

-esque palette.

The restoration will entail the conversion of the former RAF radio squadron bunker into a two-bedroom retreat thanks to the installation of a glazed “bomb blast” opening and renovation of its 76-square-meter interior complete with exposed original concrete walls, a terrace patio, and full kitchen.

Concept illustration. Image © Lipton Plant Architects

Per the architects: “We hope to celebrate the significant historic yet redundant structure as a historic ruin. By ‘blasting’ a new opening in the elevation, not only can the space be enjoyed as a holiday home, but views of the coast are revealed.”

The firm had to undergo a full redesign after the bunker was granted heritage status

midway through

the planning process.

Original site situation. Image © Lipton Plant Architects

"In our view it is better that a historic structure such as this should at least be appreciated by members of the public in its updated form than never to be seen when tucked away in a wood on private land,” one local councilor

told

DorsetLive

.

The bunker is located in the village of Ringstead, near the historic Pitt Cottage. Completion is slated for May of next year.