Sustainability Matters

Sustainability Matters

The Blade appeals to a huge range of organisation types. With the opportunity for occupiers to take an entire floor at The Blade, we do attract some bigger businesses, but our location and the style of the building also appeals to new, innovative leading edge...
Managing an Icon

Managing an Icon

The Blade is not just any office building. It’s prominent position and distinctive design means it forms a key part of Reading’s skyline and because of this, it also has a role to play in the life of the community. We’re regularly contacted by organisations and...
Boosting Reading’s Business Offering

Boosting Reading’s Business Offering

The BID itself has a pretty varied role; as well as being responsible for some of the public works and aesthetics in the Abbey Quarter – such as the street cleaning, wardens, flower displays and Christmas decorations – it also looks to actively promote this area of...
Top Tips When Designing Your Office

Top Tips When Designing Your Office

Even before the pandemic there was a real shift in the way offices were being designed and used with a move towards wellness, and creating spaces which are sociable, friendly and inspire great work. The days of formulaic, sterile office spaces are now hopefully behind...
Meet The Team – Kevin

Meet The Team – Kevin

‍What does your role entail? I look after all aspects of keeping The Blade clean and tidy – from floors and windows to regular deep cleans. I’m sometimes here very early in the morning to get the floors mopped so they are dry ready for everyone coming in. We’ve also...