SELECTED TEAM EXPERIENCEALL CASE STUDIES
WORK / JOE MILLS ARCHITECTS

SURVEY. REBUILD.
DOCUMENT.

Donovan Avenue. Existing-condition survey information transformed into an architectural BIM workflow: existing model, demolition, proposed model, and a full drawing package with ongoing coordination support across disciplines.
PROJECT
Donovan Avenue
MY ROLE
Project Assistant Architect + BIM Architect
LOCATION
Joe Mills Architects · UK project
DELIVERY
Existing model · Demolition · Proposed model · Full package

This case study records Ahmed Attia’s contribution through the organization named on this page. It is included as selected team experience and is not represented as a BIMBATS project commission.

PROJECT COVER
Donovan Avenue as documented at survey stage. The project started from on-site information and photographic reference, which then guided the existing-condition model, demolition scope, and proposed architectural package.
Donovan Avenue project cover
EXISTING FRONT ELEVATION / PROJECT COVER
MODELING SNAPSHOTS
Early in the case study, these visuals show the architectural BIM work itself: the overall building model and a sample of detailed interior / bathroom modeling that later fed the coordinated package.
Donovan Avenue overall architectural BIM model
OVERALL ARCHITECTURAL BIM MODEL
Donovan Avenue bathroom modeling sample
DETAILED BATHROOM MODELING SAMPLE
PROJECT JOURNEY
The project moved through a complete architectural BIM workflow: survey information → existing model → demolition → proposed model → coordinated architectural package. The final package covered general arrangements, setting-out drawings, door and window schedules, bathrooms, kitchens, wardrobes, stair and dormer assemblies, balustrades, partitions and linings, wall and floor finishes, reflected ceiling plans, and external envelope details.
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Context

Donovan Avenue was handled as a model-led architectural package. The project started from survey drawings and survey imagery, then progressed through existing conditions, demolition planning and proposed design development. The BIM model became the base for package extraction and coordination follow-up.

Existing modelSurvey-based BIM rebuild
Demolition scopeChanged areas isolated and documented
Proposed modelDesign-ready architectural BIM
Full packageDrawings, schedules, assemblies and finishes
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My contribution

My role combined architectural BIM production with project support responsibilities.

01 · Survey intake

Received survey drawings and project imagery, reviewed the incoming information and organized it as the basis for the modeling workflow.

02 · Existing conditions model

Built the existing model to reflect the surveyed condition before intervention.

03 · Demolition definition

Identified and modeled the areas to be removed or changed as a clear demolition scope.

04 · Proposed architectural model

Developed the proposed model after the existing and demolition stages were established.

05 · Full package extraction

Extracted the main architectural package with representative outputs across GAs, schedules, finishes, assemblies and technical details.

06 · Issue tracking + coordination

Followed project issues, monitored coordination points and supported coordination with the other disciplines during delivery.

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Process

The project followed a clear sequence from capture to delivery.

01
Receive survey package
Survey drawings and survey imagery were reviewed as the starting point for the project model.
02
Build existing conditions
The surveyed building was translated into an existing-condition BIM model.
03
Model demolition scope
Areas to be altered were isolated and documented as demolition information.
04
Develop proposed model
The proposed design model was prepared on top of the verified existing base.
05
Extract package outputs
Drawings and schedules were extracted from the model as a coordinated architectural package.
06
Track issues and coordinate
Issues were monitored and coordination was followed continuously with the wider project team.
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Survey + existing

The project started from survey drawings and site photography. The photographs below are intentionally converted to black and white to keep this part of the case study documentary in tone and clearly tied to the survey stage. Together, these materials supported the build-up of the existing-condition model before demolition and proposed design development.

SURVEY DRAWINGS
SURVEY DRAWING — SHEET B
SURVEY DRAWING — SHEET B
SURVEY DRAWING — SHEET F
SURVEY DRAWING — SHEET F
SURVEY DRAWING — SHEET G
SURVEY DRAWING — SHEET G
EXISTING SITE PHOTOS — BLACK & WHITE
EXISTING ATTIC ROOM
EXISTING ATTIC ROOM
EXISTING STAIR VIEW
EXISTING STAIR VIEW
EXISTING FIREPLACE DETAIL
EXISTING FIREPLACE DETAIL
EXISTING ROOM CONDITION
EXISTING ROOM CONDITION
REAR ELEVATION CONDITION
REAR ELEVATION CONDITION
EXISTING BEDROOM CONDITION
EXISTING BEDROOM CONDITION
EXISTING STAIR HALL
EXISTING STAIR HALL
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Demolition + proposed

After establishing the existing conditions, I worked through the demolition scope for the changing areas, then developed the proposed architectural model that fed the later drawing package.

Existing conditions established as the verified base model.
Demolition zones clarified before proposed development.
Proposed model developed as the source for package issue.
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Package output

Instead of showing every sheet, the project is represented here with one sample from each major output stream that formed the full package.

01

General arrangements

Main floor-plan package and core architectural layout information.

GA sample
GA SAMPLE
Setting out basement sample
PROPOSED SETTING OUT BASEMENT SAMPLE
02

Schedules

Door and window schedules extracted as part of the coordinated package.

Door schedule sample
DOOR SCHEDULE SAMPLE
Window schedule sample
WINDOW SCHEDULE SAMPLE
03

Architectural interiors and assemblies

Representative interior and component packages across bathrooms, kitchens, wardrobes, dormers, balustrades and stair assembly.

Bathroom sample
BATHROOMS SAMPLE
Kitchen sample
KITCHENS SAMPLE
Wardrobe sample
WARDROBES ASSEMBLY SAMPLE
Dormer sample
DORMER ASSEMBLY SAMPLE
Balustrade sample
BALUSTRADE ASSEMBLY SAMPLE
Stair sample
STAIR ASSEMBLY SAMPLE
04

Technical details + finishes

Envelope details, partition details, wall finishes, floor finishes and RCPs formed the technical part of the package.

Envelope details sample
EXTERNAL ENVELOPE DETAILS SAMPLE
Partitions details sample
PARTITIONS & LININGS DETAILS SAMPLE
Partitions and linings sample
PARTITIONS & LININGS SAMPLE
Wall finishes sample
WALL FINISHES SAMPLE
RCP sample
RCP SAMPLE
Floor finishes sample
FLOOR FINISHES SAMPLE
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Coordination

Alongside BIM production, I was responsible for monitoring issues and following coordination with the other disciplines. That meant checking the developing package, flagging problems, and keeping the architectural information aligned with the broader project workflow.

Issue tracking

Problems were identified, recorded and followed through the production cycle.

Discipline coordination

Architectural outputs were reviewed in relation to the work of the other disciplines.

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Result

Donovan Avenue demonstrates a full architectural BIM workflow: start from survey information, build the existing condition accurately, define demolition clearly, develop the proposed model, and extract a broad, coordinated package of deliverables while actively tracking issues and supporting multidisciplinary coordination.

Survey-led startExisting condition based on real input
Clear transitionExisting → demolition → proposed
Wide package rangeSchedules, finishes, assemblies, details
Dual roleProject support + BIM production