AQ2 is an extensive conversion of the former Barclays Bank building which has created a unique, grade A contemporary urban workspace in the heart of Reading’s business community, just a 5 minute walk from Reading Station.
Many of the buildings’ original features have been retained and a range of architectural styles have been integrated and refurbished to provide a unique working environment over basement, ground and three upper floors.
Generous open floor plates can be fitted out to provide energy efficient air-conditioned and flexible modern working spaces.
A dedicated shower block and bike store on the lower ground floor help make AQ2 a place your staff will be proud to work.
A 3rd floor suite of 925 sq ft has been fitted out to provide a number of private meeting spaces together with a separate kitchen area. It benefits from a unisex WC and air conditioning system.
| Floor | sq ft | sq m |
| Third (part) | Charles Hunter Associates | |
| Third (part) | 925 | 86 |
| Second | 3,005 | 279 |
| First | 2,779 | 2,779 |
| Total | 6,709 | 623 |
Reading is recognised as one of the most vibrant urban centres in the UK and the focal point for economic growth along the M4 motorway.
The 750,000 sq ft Oracle shopping centre with restaurants, cafés and bars is diagonally opposite.
A range of international-quality hotels are close by and there are fitness and leisure facilities throughout the town, with Buzz Gym the nearest. Thames Lido provides pool and spa facilities and tapas and main course menus.
The Hexagon, The Concert Hall and other nearby arts facilities provide a rich cultural scene.
Reading has excellent links to the national motorway network. It is located approximately 2 miles to the north of the M4 motorway and can be accessed from junctions 10, 11 and 12. This in turn provides access to the M25 motorway (junction 15) and beyond.
| London | 38 miles |
| Oxford | 20 miles |
| M25 (J15) | 25 miles |
| M4 (J11) | 3.5 miles |
Heathrow Airport can be accessed at Junction 4 of the M4 motorway. The RailAir coach is a dedicated non-stop coach service linking Reading station with Heathrow Airport with a journey time of 38 minutes.
| Heathrow | 25 miles |
| Southampton | 46 miles |
| Luton | 60 miles |
| Gatwick | 64 miles |
Linking to London (Paddington) to the east, Birmingham to the north and Cardiff to the west, Reading railway station is one of the busiest rail hubs in Britain.
Trains to London Paddington run every 10 minutes with a fastest journey time of 26 minutes.
Reading station forms part of the Elizabeth Line. Combined with the fast Great Western Railway service to London Paddington, the Elizabeth Line will significantly reduce travel times to the West End, the City and Canary Wharf.
