|
|
Like this article? PLEASE +1 it! |  |
|
Bill Gates House
Article Overview: There are certain perks that come along with being a multi-billionaire, and no one would know that better than Bill Gates. Worth an estimated $53 billion, there is little that this entrepreneur and Microsoft co-founder could not afford. But, more than any of his other purchases, it is something that was seven years in the making that continues to peak the public’s curiosity. Situated on a 5.15 acre lot overlooking Lake Washington in Medina, Washington, Bill Gates’ house is 50,000 square feet of high-tech innovation and design.
 |
Free Download - About Bill Gates By Bill Gates |
Bill Gates House
There are certain perks that come along with being a multi-billionaire, and no one would know that better than Bill Gates. Worth an estimated $53 billion, there is little that this entrepreneur and Microsoft co-founder could not afford. But, more than any of his other purchases, it is something that was seven years in the making that continues to peak the public’s curiosity. Situated on a 5.15 acre lot overlooking Lake Washington in Medina, Washington, Bill Gates’ house is 50,000 square feet of high-tech innovation and design.
James Cutler Architects, in conjunction with the architectural firm Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, designed the estate in the Pacific Lodge style, where cedar lodges and log cabins are the favoured structures. However, its old-fashioned appearance can be deceiving; it is in fact a Mecca for state-of-the-art technology and modern innovative design.
Everything about the home is large, from its eight bedrooms and four building levels, to its 2,100 square foot library and 1,500 square foot theatre. It has a 17 x 60 foot swimming pool with an underwater music system and a glass wall you can swim under to get to the terrace outside. It also has a 2,500 square foot exercise room, a 1,000 square foot formal dining room, a guest house, an underground garage, a grand staircase, and offices, as well as an elevator and an estuary replete with salmon and trout.
The lot for Bill Gates’ house was purchased in 1988 for $2 million. After seven years of construction and renovation by over 300 workers and 104 electricians, the total value of the land and house combined is estimated to be $125 million. Of course, the annual property tax is accordingly high, at $990,000. Building Bill Gates’ house was no easy task – when an interior designer didn’t like the layout of one part of the house, an entire 60 cubic yards of concrete was demolished. At one point, Bill Gates himself insisted that a cedar tree be moved over just six inches.
It is not just the layout and scale of the residence that attracts attention. Equally as impressive is the abundant use of electronics throughout. For instance, after being surveyed at the entrance, all visitors are given microchips that send signals to various rooms in the house, adjusting for the person’s unique preferences in temperature and other settings.
And, visitors to the location are not just the average person. Indeed, he often entertains some of the wealthiest and most powerful figures in the country, including hosting a private party for the National Governors Association. The guests were deemed so important that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security imposed a temporary security zone around the estate blocking off most of Lake Washington for two days.
From the $200 each custom-made door handles, to the digital canvasses that every so often change the artwork on the wall, Bill Gates’ house is a reflection of the creativity and taste of the entrepreneur billionaire.
Bill Melinda Gates
About Bill Gates
Bill Gates Age
What the big guys say
Lesson #1: Stick To Your Vision
Article Tags: architectural firm, bill gates, bill gates house, cubic yards, exercise room, formal dining room, glass wall, grand staircase, innovative design, james cutler, lodge style, log cabins, medina washington, music system, overlooking lake, six inches, square foot library, state of the art technology, underground garage, underwater music
Related Forum Posts
Re: Who inspired you to start?
- Hi Evan,
I was inspired by Mr. Bill Gates ever since I was a student learning Computers. But I was motivated for Internet as my Business, when I read his book "The Road Ahead" in 1995. It was in this book that Gates laid out his vision of an interconnected world built around the Internet.
Based on the premise that life will be transformed by the convergence of inexpensive computing and inexpensive communications, Gates drew from his experience at the center of the personal computer revolution to give insights on the growth, evolution and impact of technology.
I had always looked up to Bill Gates as my idol. When I read this book, it made me more focussed on Microsoft and Internet, The Internet was one of the upcoming things in this time. So I took over to the Internet as my primary business.
Regards,
Re: Question of the Week: Who is your favorite entrepreneur of a
- Great feedback Peter. I did a Facebook poll and Bill Gates was the #1 pick!
You don't need a degree to be an Entrepreneur
- You don't need a dergree to be an entrepreneur, if in doubt please ask
Bill Gates
Micheal Dell
Richard Branson
and host of others
....................
Re: Citizen Journalism: There's no such thing
- I agree with ideasuniversity and OmnivoreInk, Steve should appoint a successor now. He should follow the example of Bill Gates who had left Microsoft in the hand of his able men
Re: Question of the Week: Who is your favorite entrepreneur of a
- This is a tough question but mine is Bill Gates.
Not to age myself but I remember chatting with one of my professors in university talking about this "new" personal computer thing and how he thought it was going to revolutionize the world.
He was right.
Share this article with your friends. Fund someone's dream.
Leave a comment below or share on the left and you'll help support entrepreneurs in Africa through our partnership with Kiva. Over $50,000 raised and counting - Please keep sharing! Learn more.
by: Erin Ferree, Small Business Branding Coach
Minimize Meetings
|
Ray Kroc McDonalds
|
Train Your Salon Spa Team to Up-Sell
|
Seasonal Values
|
Start an Execution Revolution: Five Ways Leaders Get Results
|
Get advice & tips from famous business
owners, new articles by entrepreneur
experts, my latest website updates, &
special sneak peaks at what's to come!
Build Corporate Credit for Your Small Business
Working Across Borders
Living on The Edge of Chaos...
Email us your ideas on how to make our
website more valuable! Thank you Sharon
from Toronto Salsa Lessons / Classes for
your suggestions to make the newsletter
look like the website and profile younger
entrepreneurs like Jennifer Lopez.