India's richest man, and Forbes's fourth richest man, Mukesh Ambani, has built the world's most expensive house in Mumbai. It is estimated to be worth $1 billion.
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Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Oct 20, 2010 7:16 am Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Quote: It's set to be quite a housewarming. India's richest man, and Forbes's fourth richest man, Mukesh Ambani, has built the world's most expensive house in Mumbai. It is estimated to be worth $1 billion. http://newsfeed.time.com/2010/10/14/wha ... use-built/ Re: $1 Billion Dollar Home .. worlds first 3Oct 20, 2010 11:24 am Mozzie Just goes to show money can't buy taste and they can only hope that they didn't use the same builders as the com games bridge builders.. Kodiak Data Cabling onFaceBook Consult*, Design and Installation Data, TV, Home Theatre/ AV Cabling, Multi Room Audio, IP CCTV and Door Intercoms Ask for a Quote. *DIY DATA Cabling Is Ilegal Re: $1 Billion Dollar Home .. worlds first 4Oct 20, 2010 3:09 pm I saw the news report on that. Im astounded.. speechless really, considering the poverty in the country and fair enough... you're rich. . and clearly very smart. So much for giving back to the community if you can. $1 Billion Dollar Home .. worlds first 7Oct 20, 2010 5:59 pm Syrus Looks like an expensive game of Jenga. Just don't pull out one of the sticks! Re: $1 Billion Dollar Home .. worlds first 8Oct 20, 2010 7:54 pm Syrus Looks like an expensive game of Jenga. Bwahahaha, love that! Re: $1 Billion Dollar Home .. worlds first 9Oct 21, 2010 7:38 am It didn't cost $1bn to build... more like $77m. "While the home cost about $77 million to build, Mumbai's growing property prices means Antilia is now estimated to be worth 15 times more - about $1 billion." But then again, reporting on a $77m house isn't exactly that impressive or newsworthy. http://www.theage.com.au/executive-styl ... 16mrg.html Re: $1 Billion Dollar Home .. worlds first 10Oct 21, 2010 2:59 pm Mozzie Just goes to show money can't buy taste This one still under construction...not sure what you mean.... World's First Billion Dollar Home World's Most Expensive Home ( In Mumbai ) Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Exterior Antilla, the partially completed home of Mumbai-based petrochemicals giant Reliance Industries head Mukesh Ambani, will stand 27 stories high and is expected to cost $2 billion. Ambani, the fifth richest man in the world, his wife and three children currently live in a 22-story Mumbai tower the family has spent years remodeling and refashioning to meet its needs. Lobby Nine elevators dot the lobby floor: Two are designated for parking areas, three for guest quarters, two for the Ambani family residences and two for service. The lobby opens to numerous lounges, reception areas and powder rooms. Dual stairways lead from the lobby floor down to the ballroom, which is designed in an open layout with a two-story roof. Ballroom The most striking features of the Antilla ballroom are the crystal chandeliers that will take up approximately 80% of the ceiling. The silver stairways lead to a central landing, behind which two retractable doors can open to display works of art. There is also a stage for entertainment or speeches, with a projection screen behind it. A kitchen, about the same size as the ballroom itself, can service hundreds of guests. Bathroom One of Antilla's key design themes is the mix of lavish features seen in worldwide homes and elements that are distinctly Indian. The Gingko-leaf sink designs are a good example. Native to India , the leaves in the sinks are shaped in such a way that their stems guide water into the bowl created by the basket of the leaf. Traditional Lounge Ambani's home features countless lounges, offering Reliance Industries guests a quiet escape. Chandeliers and mirrors are a common feature of these rooms, as are finely woven Indian area rugs. Modern Lounge Each space and floor uses materials not seen anywhere else. The idea is that spaces will blend into one another, giving the impression of consistency and flow, while at the same time displaying different influences and traditions. This furniture, floors, lines and dark woods of this lounge have a more minimalistic approach than the home's other lounges. Entertainment Level It's very common in large homes to have a theater or screening room, but usually they're just large projection screens with a few nice seats. The Ambani's theater is more like those seen in George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch or Frank Pritt's Portabello Estate--a full-fledged theater, indistinguishable from a cinema. A wine room, snack bar and entertaining space, including couches and tables, fill out the room. This is a detail from a floor plan rendering. Health Level The indoor/outdoor health level features a lap pool and Jacuzzi that take in views of the city skyline, as well as lounge chairs shaded by trees. Yoga and dance studios, changing rooms for men and women, gyms and a solarium with a juice bar fill out the interior space. There are plans to include an ice room in the center space, where the Ambanis could sit on a hot Mumbai day to cool off in a man-made snow flurry. This is a detail from a floor plan rendering. Garage The first six floors of the residence will be dedicated to parking for the Ambani family, guests and employees. Hanging vertical gardens dot the exterior. While they make for good decoration, their key function has to do with energy efficiency: The hydroponic plants, grown in liquid nutrient solutions instead of soil, lower the energy footprint of the home by absorbing heat and sunlight and providing shade that helps keep it cool. Roof The top floor features a covered, outdoor entertaining space with panoramic views of the Mumbai skyline as well as the Arabian Sea . On those days when it's too hot, or cold, an interior space with floor-to-ceiling windows provides the same luxur Video : http://video.forbes.com/fvn/billionaire ... dollarhome World's Most Expensive Home 26/2 - Sales 23/3 - Colours 31/3 - Tender 14/4 - Contract 7/5 - Taps 12/6 - Site start 15/6 - Slab 27/6 - Frame 1/8 - Lockup/Fixing 29/9 - PCI 25/10 - Handover Re: $1 Billion Dollar Home .. worlds first 12Oct 21, 2010 7:07 pm HAHA...thats weird...check again...5th when the video was done...but now 4th... 26/2 - Sales 23/3 - Colours 31/3 - Tender 14/4 - Contract 7/5 - Taps 12/6 - Site start 15/6 - Slab 27/6 - Frame 1/8 - Lockup/Fixing 29/9 - PCI 25/10 - Handover Re: $1 Billion Dollar Home .. worlds first 13Aug 26, 2011 7:54 pm far be it for a news report to be accurate .... maybe channel nine wrote the copy..from their chopper Re: $1 Billion Dollar Home .. worlds first 14Aug 26, 2011 8:36 pm sceen7 far be it for a news report to be accurate .... maybe channel nine wrote the copy..from their chopper The road to success is always under construction House completed April 2011 - slowly making it a home... 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