THE WORLD'S FIRST BILLION DOLLAR HOME...BE INSPIRED!

The truth is simple, some people have the money and they know where to buy 'HAPPINESS'..lol, However that doesn't necessarily guarantee inner peace but hey! I will rather cry tears of joy in a beautiful mansion than weep tears of frustration in a KPANGOLO poor house! lol. The reason for luxury posts is to inspire us and all to aim for better circumstances because if someone did it , then we can do better! BELIEVE !
Kindly join me on this journey as we admire, say "oooooohh" and "aaahhhh" to these architectural masterpieces!

THE WORLD'S FIRST BILLION DOLLAR HOME..ANTILLA!
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.
The home will cost more than a hotel or high-rise of similar size because of its custom measurements and fittings: A hotel or condominium has a common layout, replicated on every floor, and uses the same materials throughout the building (such as door handles, floors, lamps and window treatments).
The Ambani home, called Antilla, differs in that no two floors are alike in either plans or materials used. At the request of Nita Ambani, say the designers, if a metal, wood or crystal is part of the ninth-floor design, it shouldn't be used on the eleventh floor, for example. The idea is to blend styles and architectural elements so spaces give the feel of consistency, but without repetition.

Antilla's shape is based on Vaastu, an Indian tradition much like Feng Shui that is said to move energy beneficially through the building by strategically placing materials, rooms and objects. 

THE 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.

THE 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.

THE 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.

  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.

THE 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.

THE 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 luxury

THE MAN MUKESH AMBANI:
AGE : 50
FORTUNE : Inherited and growing
WEALTH SOURCE : Petrochemicals

NET WORTH : $40 BILLION DOLLARS

CITIZENSHIP : India
MARITAL STATUS : Married with 3 children

Mukesh Ambani

Mukesh and Nita Ambani

Family Portrait

Mukesh and Nita Ambani at a social function

Mukesh Ambani @ his factory

EDUCATION : University of Bombay, Bachelor of Chemical Engineering, Stanford University, Master of Business Administration
Asia's richest resident heads petrochemicals giant Reliance Industries, India's most valuable company by market cap. His fortune is up $22.9 billion since last year, making him the world's second biggest gainer in terms of dollars. The biggest gainer was his estranged brother Anil, who ranks 6th in the world just behind his older brother. The sons inherited their fortune from their late father, renowned industrialist Dhirubhai Ambani. But they couldn't get along and in 2005 their mother brokered a peace settlement breaking up the family's assets. Mukesh is using some of his money to build a 27-story home.
HE IS CURRENTLY THE FIFTH RICHEST MAN IN THE WORLD..BE INSPIRED..ITS POSSIBLE TO HAVE IT ALL IF GOD SAYS SO. WHO GOD HAS BLESSED NO MAN CAN CURSE!

NOTE TO JUSTIN BIEBER: I love that song "As long as you love me" but the lyrics got me worried bcos you said
 " As long as you love me
We could be starving, we could be homeless, we could be broke
As long as you love me
I'll be your platinum, I'll be your silver, I'll be your gold"
Hmmm! That one no be love abeg! If only we could take your name to Dubai gold souk and SHOP! lol ..NICE SONG THOUGH! LOL

REFERENCES
http://www.forbes.com/2008/04/30/home-india-billion-forbeslife-cx_mw_0430realestate.html
http://www.wonderfulinfo.com/winfo/mukesh_ambani_billion_dollar_home/