An iconic design delivering unparalleled corporate prominence. The Blade is an exceptional building in so many ways. The curving form of the spire gives a distinctive lift to the skyline, a striking landmark representing the modern face of Reading. Once inside, the views are simply spectacular.
An occupiers view. There s a very strong link between a great working environment and business success. The Blade is a high profile, high status building that s not only a great place to work, but also says a great deal about us as an organisation to our clients and our competitors. Conor Roughneen Managing Director Roc Search, 7th floor tenant Divisible floor plates designed to accommodate different area requirements. Existing tenants include:
Ceiling mounted four-pipe fan coil air conditioning system Suspended ceiling system comprising 750mm x 750mm metal tiles High frequency LG7 compatible lighting with PIR (Proximity Infra Red) Fully accessible raised access flooring with a nominal overall depth of 150mm comprising 600mm x 600mm metal tiles Two 13 person scenic lifts, two 13 person standard lifts and one goods lift Designed on a 1.5m planning module Cycle storage Shower rooms and changing facilities on the lower ground floor A fully networked Building Management System to control and monitor all plant and equipment and capitalise on the energy efficiency of the building A full and comprehensive colour CCTV system at strategic locations throughout the common areas of the building An intruder detection system to cover all external access doors and routes to the building L L L L L Finished floor to ceiling height of 2.7m 20 underground car parking spaces Male, female and disabled toilet facilities on each floor Very Good BREEAM rating EPC Rating (C)75 Typical upper floor 761.4 sq m / 8,196 sq ft
Green spaces and natural places to relax, restore and revive. Right next to the Blade, between the town centre and the ruins of the 11th Century Abbey, the award-winning Forbury Gardens provides a peaceful and tranquil retreat at any time of the day. First opened in 1856, this delightful Victorian town garden has been restored to its former glory, thanks to Heritage Lottery Funding. Home to the famous Maiwand Lion statue, the garden boasts immaculate borders, beautiful trees, perfectly manicured lawns and elegant walkways.
The Blade has a strong sense of identity. It stands out not only in terms of height, but also in terms of style. The defining architectural feature is the distinctive spire reaching for the skies which has become a familiar local landmark. Paul Watkins Sheppard Robson (Architects) An iconic design delivering unparalleled corporate prominence. The Blade has helped to breathe new life into Reading. The building was designed to make a statement, stimulating and encouraging new thinking while drawing attention to the huge commercial potential of the area. In exploring new ideas, new processes and new technologies, we have created a significant building offering a modern, flexible and attractive working environment with the most superb views over Reading s skyline.
Centrally located, with a wealth of bars and restaurants nearby. When it comes to taste, The Blade certainly has the answer. In the past ten years, Forbury s Proprietor, Xavier Le-Bellego has seen a complete transformation in the area. The range of different restaurants and bars in the town has expanded, there is a more lively, thriving scene. For business and for relaxation, people have more variety, more choice. From smart brasseries and restaurants, to informal bars, traditional pubs, cafés and coffee shops, there are now so many different options to choose from. We re well known for classic French cuisine with a modern twist, fresh ingredients and extensive wine list. Our customers are a real mix, business people enjoy dropping in for lunch, entertaining clients or stopping by for a drink at the end of the day. Xavier Le-Bellégo Forbury s Restaurant and Wine Bar
Local Amenities Bars & Restaurants 7 1 Forbury s 2 Côte Brasserie 3 Café Rouge Station Hill Reading Station Heathrow RailAir Buslink 4 London Street Brasserie 5 All Bar One 6 Carluccio s A329 Garrard Street 1 Forbury Road Health & Leisure 1 Advance Gym 2 Buzz Gym 3 The Clarins Skin Spa 4 The Hexagon 5 Vue Cinema 6 The Gym 7 Pure Gym Retail 1 The Oracle Shopping Centre 2 John Lewis 3 Broad Street Mall Shopping Centre Station Road Minster Street Blagrave Street The Forbury Forbury Road Cheapside 5 Oxford Road Greyfriars Road West Street 6 3 Friar Street 1 Merchants Place St Mary Butts Bridge Street Union Street 3 4 Broad Street 3 2 Cross Street Valpy Street Market Place 2 Forbury Square 1 Abbey Square Forbury Gardens Abbot s Walk King Street King Road 6 2 Hotels 1 Malmaison 4 2 The Forbury 3 Novatel Hotel 4 Ibis Hotel 5 Travelodge 6 Premier Inn Castle Street 3 5 The Oracle 1 5 2 4 Queen s Road A329 South Street East Street London Street A329 6 A4 London Road
Station Road The Blade Sharp thinking A dynamic central location. The Blade is in an enviable location at the heart of Reading s commercial hub. Where a short stroll through Forbury Gardens will get you to Reading s 850m station in five minutes. It is no coincidence that many leading companies in the worlds of finance, IT and engineering have chosen to site their headquarters in Reading. As a commercial centre it is hard to beat, with excellent facilities and amenities on top of outstanding transport links. Reading Station Heathrow RailAir Buslink Forbury Road The Forbury Forbury Road Blagrave Street Merchants Place Valpy Street Forbury Gardens Union Street Cross Street Abbot s Walk Broad Street Market Place Abbey Square King Street King Road Minster Street
Reading is particularly well connected. By rail, London is as little as 25 minutes away, with up to five express trains departing every hour from Reading s ultra modern station. By road, the nearby M4 provides quick access to the entire motorway network, while the neighbouring Heathrow Airport, swiftly accessible by both rail and road. Sat Nav reference: RG1 3BD Destination Rail Road London 26 mins 41 miles Heathrow 53 mins 27 miles Maidenhead 11 mins 12 miles Slough 13 mins 19 miles Oxford 22 mins 26 miles Basingstoke 22 mins 19 miles Henley-on-Thames A404(M) Maidenhead 8/9 M4 6 Slough London 4 Windsor Reading M4 A30 10 A329(M) 11 Wokingham Bracknell Ascot M25 Heathrow Airport M3 A33 A322
Letting Agents Roddy Abram roddy.abram@knightfrank.com +44 (0)20 7861 1280 020 7629 8171 KnightFrank.co.uk Ryan Dean ryan.dean@knightfrank.com +44 (0)20 7861 1672 Emma Goodford emma.goodford@knightfrank.com +44 (0)20 7861 1144 Clear vision and a sharp focus giving businesses a dynamic new edge. Neil Seager neilseager@haslams.co.uk +44 (0)118 921 1516 Roger Reid rogerreid@haslams.co.uk +44 (0)118 921 1549 Eilidh McAllister eilidhmcallister@haslams.co.uk +44 (0)118 921 1517 Sim Khatkar simkhatkar@brayfoxsmith.com +44 (0)20 729 5456 Richard Harding richardharding@brayfoxsmith.com +44 (0)203 362 4347 A development by thebladereading.com