Architectural documentation for a UK residential block

PROJECT SNAPSHOT

A large-scale residential project in the UK across multiple buildings. Away Digital delivered design development documentation for this multi-storey complex, working from outdated drawings and a highly complex existing structure to produce coordinated, compliant drawings against an active program.

SERVICES DELIVERED

• Revit modeling to meet design requirements against existing building conditions
• Coordination of service drawings with existing MEP layouts
• Detailing and documenting graphics aligned to UK building standards

KEY DELIVERABLES

• Redrawn and updated wall and ceiling models coordinated with existing MEP layouts
• Architectural partition drawings aligned to a highly complex existing structural model
• Localized drawings compliant with UK building standard regulations and project-specific clearance requirements

PROJECT CHALLENGES

• A six-hour time zone gap risked delaying resolution of RFIs raised during the working day
• The UK market brought unfamiliar compliance standards and building regulations that the team learned and adapted quickly to keep pace with delivery
• The existing building’s irregular walls, low structural beams and outdated drawings made it difficult to model compliant wall and ceiling layouts with confidence

KEY OUTCOMES

• RFI turnaround maintained by resolving queries through direct team chat at the end of the Vietnam working day, ready for the UK team each morning 
• Wall and ceiling layouts adapted precisely around irregular existing structure while meeting UK compliance requirements 
• Ceiling heights optimized to maximize room space while maintaining clearance below existing structural beams for service runs 
• Client gained full confidence in the team’s ability to deliver accurate, compliant drawings despite the time zone gap