About the blade
The Blade Overview
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The Blade is Reading’s most iconic office building. Built in 2009, it offers occupiers a highly recognisable and central presence at the centre of Reading’s vibrant and successful business community.
Connectivity, environmental focus, cutting edge design and an iconic building come together
The Blade offers one of the most desirable addresses for any growth focused business seeking a base in the Thames Valley. Home to a range of knowledge based, tech and professional services companies, office space at The Blade puts you right alongside a host of leading names, disruptors and challenger brands.
Designed with dynamic businesses in mind
Considered interior and design details deliver a stunning, light environment in which to work and create.
The Blade has a host of features to support your business and your team
Raised Floor
Fully accessible raised flooring with a depth of 150mm
Connectivity
Transport connections to London and The South West via road and rail
Airport
Heathrow Airport approximately 40 minutes by road or rail
BREEAM Rating
Certified ‘Very Good’ BREEAM rating
Landlord
Landlord based on-site
Co-working
Co-working and break out spaces
Meeting Rooms
Meeting room and serviced office facilities by Pure Offices
Car Charging
10 EV charge points for electric cars
Cycle Storage
Secure cycle storage
Outdoor Terrace
Outdoor terrace area
Shower & Changing Facilities
Shower rooms and changing facilities
Concierge & Wi-Fi
Professional business lounge with Wi-Fi and concierge service
Space
Floor to ceiling height of 2.7m with full height glazing
Car Parking
In-town parking at a ratio of 1:1,000 sq ft
Lifts
Lifts to all floors with dedicated service/goods lift
Lighting
LED Lighting with PIR sensors as standard
Air Conditioning
Four-pipe fan coil air conditioning
