world's most expensive private property in India

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"At the request of Nita Ambani (Mukesh Ambani's wife), 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," the report said.

The structure also complies with "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," it said.

Juxtaposing newer designs are elements of Indian culture. "For example, the sinks in a lounge extending off the entertainment level, which features a movie theater and wine room, are shaped like ginkgo leaves (native to India) with the stem extending to the faucet to guide the water into the basin," the report continued.

Needless to say, Antilla smacks of opulence. While six floors of the building are dedicated to exclusive car parking, one floor has been made solely for car maintenance.

An entire floor has been dedicated for a "large ballroom with 80 percent of its ceiling covered in crystal chandeliers," the report said, adding, "It features a retractable showcase for pieces of art, a mount of LCD monitors and embedded speakers, as well as stages for entertainment."

"The hall opens to an indoor/outdoor bar, green rooms, powder rooms and allows access to a nearby "entourage room" for security guards and assistants to relax," it said.

One floor, the "entertainment level," comprise a mini-theater with a seating capacity of 50 people and a wine room.

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