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| Bhoomi Poojan Signals Formal Commencement of L&T Infotech Powai Twin Tower Construction |
| “This proposed L&T
Technology Centre-II
signifies the long-term
aggressive growth that L&T
Infotech is poised to
achieve. We are rapidly
building facilities like
this to take advantage of
upcoming opportunities, ”
Mr. A. M. Naik, Chairman &
Managing Director, L&T, and
Chairman, L&T Infotech,
said. Mr Naik was speaking
on the occasion of the
Bhoomi Poojan (offering
prayers to the mother earth
before digging for
construction work) for a
5000-seat Software
Development Center for L&T
Infotech here today,
signaling the formal
commencement of construction
of the Twin Tower
(designated as L&T
Technology Centre –II). “Following the footsteps of L&T in scaling up the minimum size of its accounts, L&T Infotech, is also scaling up the minimum size of its accounts, ” Mr Naik said and emphasized that L&T Infotech was in tune with the overall philosophy of its parent L&T in continuously adding value and building the nation. Sharing his inspiring thoughts with the audience, Mr. Naik said, “All young people of L&T Infotech are the hope of the future and will carry the torch of L&T group.” He concluded by saying that L&T is a nation builder and we stand committed in serving the country in future too. The proposed 8-storeyed twin towers will have an office area spread over 5,39,000 square feet, a basement covering 2,52,000 square feet, in addition to a terrace having helipad facility. The construction is expected to be completed in about 18 months. Earlier, Mr. V. K. Magapu, Chief Executive, L&T Infotech; and Member of the Board, L&T, performed the Bhoomi Poojan, signaling the formal commencement of construction. This construction is a vital step in the expansion plan that got off the ground on April 03, 2006 with the inauguration of a Center in Chennai; followed by the inauguration of the Bangalore Campus on May 29, 2006; Powai Center on June 09, 2006 and Mahape, (Navi Mumbai) Center on June 11, 2007. Mr. Naik and Mr. Magapu were joined by their colleagues on the L&T Board and the L&T Infotech Board as well as by several senior Executives of L&T and L&T Infotech in breaking the ground and breaking auspicious coconuts amidst high excitement and enthusiasm to signal the formal commencement of the construction work. Mr. Raja Aederi, the architect of the project, spoke about the salient features of the structure. Ms. Harpreet Kaur from BFS compered the programme, Ms. Manjiri Kulkarni and Meenakshi Mathur recited the auspicious invocation to the God and Mr. D.B Raju, Vice President, Corporate Infrastructure & Services, proposed the vote of thanks. |
| About L&T Technology
Centre-II The L&T Technology Centre-II is designed for 5000 workstations. It will be a twin- tower structure with two basements (2,52,000 square feet), ground floor, eight upper floors and 2 additional floors for future expansion and a terrace with helipads. The floor plate of the structure will be 29,000 sq. feet each while the total office built-up area will be 5,39,000 square feet. The Centre will have, among other things, a Canteen, a Data Center for the total Campus; and a Recruitment & Training Center. The Building form has been designed to metaphorically represent an IT portal to symbolize the growth of the organization into a major software player. The pristine form attempts to create a landmark in contrast to the  predominantly
varied and fragmented
industrial environment. The
Building has been
conceptually designed so as
to create a curtain glass
front all around, since the
site is encompassed on all
sides by major arterial
roads. A Steel-Concrete
composite structural system
is adopted to bring best of
both materials. Composite
Metal Deck Slab System is
proposed to increase the
construction speed. The
building is surrounded by
landscape areas through the
entire perimeter of the
building that continues into
the central portion of the
two towers. The landscape is
also designed to act as a
buffer between the high
traffic zones and the serene
ambience of the building.The Architects for the project are Raja Aederi Consultants Pvt Ltd, Mumbai, while L&T's ECC Division is the construction contractor. |
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