Combining warehouse storage with a retail storefront that serves the needs of contractors, home renovators, and other DIY construction enthusiasts in the Damascus area, Parr Damascus embraces a modern design that highlights Parr’s brand identity and deliberately shows off their products and materials in an eye-catching, practical way, all under a single roof. Parr Lumber’s products and materials are showcased throughout the space, positioning the retail store as an active product catalogue for shoppers. Doors and cabinets in both public shopping areas and private employee spaces demonstrate functionality, highlight product variety, and can be purchased right there on the retail floor before being cut to size and loaded into transportation, if needed. The clear division between the front-facing retail portion of the property and the back-of-house storage area continues with the separation between employee-only amenity areas and the public storefront. Employees enjoy access to a mezzanine space that holds cabinets made by Parr Lumber, and a kitchen for lunch breaks. The mezzanine is obscured by a railing and tucked behind a ledge used to display products made by Parr. Underneath, private offices for store, shop, and sales managers allow Parr’s management team to work away from the bustle of the showroom floor. Additional amenities for workers include a conference room and a coffee bar. Windows lining the walls of the retail portion look out towards the grass drainage field, providing subtle connections to nature for both shoppers and employees. In the product warehouse, horizontal and vertical stacking elements provide storage for overflow materials, ranging from Simpson hanger clips to plywood and concrete, retrieved by employees as needed. A dispatch center directs the reception of shipments, and the unloading of goods from the industrial lot. Windows and skylights let in natural light, contributing to the impression of openness throughout the space, a consideration that prevents employees from feeling trapped inside the warehouse, even on darker, rainy days when the overhead fluorescent lights are more noticeable.