
KSUM Innovation Centre
The new way of Work & Life
Located in the heart of Trivandrum, is the KSUM Innovation Centre, a new startup haven that is redefining the intersection of residential living, office spaces, and community interaction, creating a dynamic and flexible environment for startups, entrepreneurs, and innovators. The centerserves as a hub for technology, creativity, and collaboration, offering a unique blend and a new type of balance for work, life, and leisure.
With 12floors dedicated to residential living and 4 floors of office spaces, the KSUM Innovation Centre challenges the traditional boundaries between work and home. The building’s form is inspired by and an ode to the traditional boats of Kerala, with their iconic, organic form and symbolizing connection, movement, and unity. The design is spearheading a new era for modern workspaces that foster a healthy ecosystem for startups, providing them with the comfort of residential living along with the flexibility of modern workspaces.
As the demand for flexible work spaces and innovative environments increases, the KSUM Innovation Centre provides the perfect platform for the startups of tomorrow to grow, adapt, and thrive in a community that supports their journey every step of the way.




Key Features of the KSUM Innovation Centre:
1. Flexible Office Spaces and Innovation Hubs:
The office floors are on staggered floor plates, adding natural breakout areas that encourage impromptu collaboration, relaxation, and creative thinking. The space has adaptable workspaces that are designed to evolve alongside the growing businesses that occupy them.
2. Co-living Spaces and Wellness Amenities:
The design of the building introduces a new concept of the ‘third place’, blending work, home, and leisure into a unified experience. The residential floors offer high-quality living spaces alongside premium amenities such as gyms, yoga studios, spas, and a swimming pool, all designed to support the well-being both residents and entrepreneurs. The unique integration of these wellness features throughout the design ensures a balanced lifestyle.
3. Dynamic Community Spaces:
The ground floor features interactive spaces where residents, workers, and visitors can collaborate and share ideas. The core of the design fosters a sense of belonging, where the boundaries between professional and personal life dissolve to encourage social connection and creative synergy.
4. Startup Incubation and ‘Shark Tank’:
The centre is equipped with dedicated startup incubation spaces, fostering the growth of nascent ideas and businesses. With a strong focus on innovation, the building houses a ‘Shark Tank’ style space to support aspiring entrepreneurs and provide the resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities needed to help startups succeed in today’s competitive market.
5. Sustainability at the core:
The design incorporates biophilic principles, creating a healthier and more natural environment for its occupants. Green walls, natural materials, and solar PV trellises on the roof contribute to the building's overall energy efficiency and help in reducing its environmental footprint.
6. Recreational and Hospitality Services:
Designed to cater to both residents and investors, the Innovation Centre offers hotel-like services and service apartments on the upper floors, ideal for visiting professionals and investors.

What does it take to build something great?
It takes a unique blend of creativity and skill to turn dreams into vibrant, thriving spaces. It takes exceptional craftsmanship and an unwavering commitment to quality and excellence. It requires a strong passion for innovation.
It takes us. it takes klimArt.