Part of Vodafone HQ in Newbury to become science park
"By integrating sustainable design with state-of-the-art facilities, we aim to foster a vibrant community that supports innovation and growth," he said.
Extensive refurbishment
Originally built in 2003 as Vodafone's global headquarters, The Connection comprises seven office buildings in total.Vodafone still occupies four of them, while Oval Real Estate has started refurbishment of the first of the remaining three, the external campus environment and the park facilities.It aims to create flexible workspaces designed to attract corporate tenants in sectors such as life sciences, research and development, and technology companies.It will also have a fitness centre, a sunken garden, and a café with outdoor seating. The surrounding landscaped grounds will be remodelled, including the addition of large outdoor meeting pods.The project is backed financially by Aljazira Capital.Chief investment officer Marco Mauri said the site represented an "exceptional opportunity".
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