60 Storey Home For India's Richest Man

[dgridley]

In the most conspicuous sign yet of India's unprecedented prosperity, the country's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, is building a new home in the financial hub of Mumbai: a 60-storey palace with helipad, health club and six floors of car parking.

The building, named Antilla after a mythical island, will have a total floor area greater than Versailles and be home for Mr Ambani, his mother, wife, three children and 600 full-time staff.

more: http://www.guardian.co.uk/india/story/0,,2092811,00.html

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[italiandragon]

In the most conspicuous sign yet of India's unprecedented prosperity, the country's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, is building a new home in the financial hub of Mumbai: a 60-storey palace with helipad, health club and six floors of car parking.

The building, named Antilla after a mythical island, will have a total floor area greater than Versailles and be home for Mr Ambani, his mother, wife, three children and 600 full-time staff.

more: http://www.guardian.co.uk/india/story/0,,2092811,00.html

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Great news inside this news ---> "The Indian economy is soaring: yesterday it posted annual growth of 9.4%"

 

[James]

thats as big as crown casino, yet it holds 68567657 less people :yell:

 

[maximum]

Praful Bidwai, a newspaper columnist, said the divide between rich and poor was becoming obscene. "Mr Ambani is building an edifice to his own ego," he said.

"It will not go down well with the public and there is a growing tide of anger about such absurd spending."

Indeed! Indeed! Just becuase you can, doesn't mean you should IMHO. Even Bill or Warren would say this is overly opulant, and that Mr. Ambani is an ego maniac. The overall economy of his fellow countrymen may be on the move upward, but for many, India is still a home of desolute poverty. I'd almost go as far as to say he should be ashamed of himself and should take a look into the mirror.

 

[dnb8]

and 600 full-time staff.

I'm just wondering what they will do

 

[Zinc]

Don't get too excited folks, buildings in India are not renowned for their structural integrity.

Video:
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=cd5_1180022477

 

[.X.]

I would be scared to live in a 60 storey house

 

[kev]

Don't get too excited folks, buildings in India are not renowned for their structural integrity.

Video:
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=cd5_1180022477

thats unbelievable they were willing it to go down :td: not good

 

[Dan]

As the ceilings are three times as high as a normal building's, the 173m (570ft) tower will only have 27 floors.

 

[lazyleo]

My uncle's company is building that

 

[dgridley]

Very cool..

A support staff of 600 makes it sound like he's simply providing a residence for his employees more than a home for himself and his family..

My uncle's company is building that

 

[italiandragon]

I look at the positive side of this: many people got a job !! 600 staff + the builders...the contractors....

 

[dgridley]

Good point..

And maybe they will add a McDonald's to the lobby as well ..

:hi: :notme:

I look at the positive side of this: many people got a job !! 600 staff + the builders...the contractors....

 

[ChrisChris]

Wouldn't want the lift to get busted on that building :p

 

[bizwiz]

wow thats great. I wish I could also build one like that someday :D