To attract and retain occupiers in an era of home and hybrid working, Bloom Office Campus appointed Gillespies to reimagine its estate. S&C Slatter delivered transformative placemaking works including upgraded infrastructure for easier commutes, new wellbeing facilities, and sustainable outdoor spaces that support ESG goals and create a healthier environment for employees.
Jointly owned by Henley Investment Management and Colmore Capital, Bloom Office Campus (formerly Bedfont Lakes Business Park) is a leading office campus comprising eight buildings across 374,000 sq ft. Just one mile from Heathrow Airport and 30 minutes from central London, the campus enjoys excellent connectivity and one of the highest car parking ratios in its market.
With a tenant base that includes global blue-chip corporates and government occupiers, Bloom provides high-quality office accommodation supported by strong infrastructure and a focus on modern workplace expectations.
Location: Bloom Office Campus (formerly Bedfont Lakes)
Client: Henley Investment Management with Gillespies as masterplanners
Works: Hard landscaping, trim trail, padel courts, seating areas
Outcome: Improved commutability, enhanced wellbeing, ESG support, occupier appeal
Hybrid working threatened tenant retention
Ageing car parks and access roads limited commutability
Minimal outdoor facilities for wellbeing and social use
Rising ESG expectations from occupiers
Recognising the post-pandemic shift to hybrid and home working, Bloom’s owners, Henley Investment Management, recognised the need to strengthen the campus’s appeal to workers. The risk was clear: if staff were not encouraged back into office environments, occupier retention and new tenant acquisition could suffer.
Improved commutability was a central part of this challenge. For many employees, a smooth, reliable journey to and from work would be just as important as access to health, wellbeing, and social amenities once on site.
To tackle this challenge, the Bloom team appointed Gillespies, a diverse team of landscape architects, planners, and masterplanners. Gillespies developed an innovative masterplan for Bloom which aimed to:
With this vision in place, S&C Slatter were engaged to deliver the hard landscaping construction works that would make it a reality.
S&C Slatter worked closely with Gillespies to deliver a programme of works designed to support wellbeing, ESG, and tenant retention, while also improving the ease of daily commutes. Delivered works included:
Car Park Refurbishment (9,080m²) – Comprehensive resurfacing, upgrades and new markings for safer, simpler parking.
Access Road Refurbishment (4,177m²) – Rebuilding existing setts, resurfacing, and improving access to provide smoother access and an improved commuter experience for drivers.
1km Trim Trail – A dedicated route for walking, running, and mindfulness to encourage healthy living and wellbeing.
Two Padel Courts – Bringing Europe’s fastest-growing sport to the workplace, ideal for fitness and social interaction.
Paved Seating and Social Area (21m²) – Featuring contemporary benching and seating cubes to create a welcoming communal hub.
The project delivered significant strategic outcomes for Bloom Office Campus:
Improved Commutability: Refurbished car parks and access roads provide smoother, safer, and more reliable journeys to and from the estate.
Occupier Attraction & Retention: New facilities strengthen the campus’s appeal to current and prospective tenants.
Wellbeing: The trim trail and padel courts offer meaningful opportunities for health, exercise, and social connection.
ESG Delivery: Sustainable construction and biodiversity-focused design help occupiers achieve environmental and social goals.
Future-Proofing: High quality, durable surfaces ensure long-term usability.
Placemaking that drives tenant retention: Outdoor spaces transformed into active, engaging environments.
Improved commutability: Car park and road upgrades make journeys smoother, safer, and reduce stress.
ESG alignment: Facilities support tenants’ environmental and social governance strategies.
Enhanced wellbeing: Trim trail and padel courts encourage physical activity and connection.
Delivered with certainty: On time, on budget, to specification.
By combining commutability improvements with placemaking and wellbeing initiatives, S&C Slatter helped Bloom Office Campus reimagine its estate as a competitive, future-ready workplace environment.
What facilities were delivered to the client?
Refurbished car park and access roads, new trim trail, two padel courts, and social seating areas.
Why was the project needed?
To improve commutability, support ESG targets, and strengthen occupier retention.
What were the key challenges?
Balancing modern wellbeing and ESG goals with robust, commuter-friendly infrastructure needs.
What results were achieved?
A revitalised business park that improves commutability, wellbeing, retention, and long-term competitiveness.
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