The Blade
Redesign and Refurbishment of the iconic 14 storey Blade building in Reading. The scheme included the expansion and reorganisation of the ground floor reception area to facilitate a breakout area, business touch down zone and coffee point. The design also considered the occupied office areas and communal spaces such as open plan office areas and a refurbishment of WC’s on each floor. HamburyHird Design also was successful in securing planning permission for extensive alterations to the external facade.
Client: Northwood Investors
Location: The Blade, Reading
Role: Architect, Interior Design
Completed: September 2018
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