Damascus Main Street Transformation
Prefabrication & Community-Built Urban Prototyping | October 2024
Role: Prefabrication Lead | Fabrication Documentation | Community Build Days
Firm: Graham Projects
Partners: Montgomery County Planning Department, Design Collective
Firm: Graham Projects
Partners: Montgomery County Planning Department, Design Collective
Intro
In Damascus, Maryland, 700 linear feet of their four-lane Main Street was temporarily transformed into a pedestrian-oriented civic corridor during a two-day placemaking festival.
Over six months, Graham Projects collaborated with county planners, design partners, and the community to conceptualize a more walkable, socially active, and locally identifiable “Heart of Damascus."
Intervention
Installed elements included a 550’ interactive mural, protected bike lane, gateway signage, seating, amphitheater, and a 16’ tall centerpiece sculpture.
My Role
Translating Design into Buildable Systems
I co-led prefabrication and reverse engineered complex 3D design elements into fabrication-ready systems.
This included:
• Material-optimized cut lists
• Modular breakdowns of sculptural components
• Step-by-step build instructions
• Volunteer-friendly assembly documentation
These tools allowed large-scale elements to be constructed efficiently during community build days.
Documentation Detail
