Lulu IT Twin Towers to be inaugurated on June 28
Lulu IT Twin Towers, developed by the Lulu Group, will be inaugurated at SmartCity, Kakkanad, on Saturday (June 28, 2025). Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the project.
The IT complex, developed with an investment of ₹1,500 crore, comprises two identical towers with 30 floors each. The project spans 12.74 acres. Together, the twin towers have a built-up area of 3.5 million square feet, with 2.5 million square feet available for lease. The project is envisioned as a future-ready hub for IT and AI-driven enterprises, according to a communication.
The project can accommodate over 30,000 IT and ITeS professionals. According to a communication, the group aims to create over 50,000 professional employment opportunities through Lulu IT Parks over the next three years.
The LEED Platinum pre-certified green building seamlessly integrates sustainability with modern workplace design. The towers are equipped with 67 high-speed elevators and 12 escalators to ensure smooth internal mobility. Expansive floor plates ranging from 37,000 to 45,000 square feet offer flexibility for contemporary workspaces.
An on-site helipad has also been set up at the complex. A fully automated robotic parking system, with 3,200 robotic and 1,300 conventional parking spaces, which can accommodate a total of 4500 vehicles across three levels have been set up.
Additional features of the project include a 2,500-seater food court, gymnasium, crèche, banking services, lounges, display kiosks, a 600-seater conference hall, walking trails, gardens, and open-air seating areas, according to the communication.
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