
Tiger Express Wash, Easley, SC
Having already designed the Tiger Express Wash in Clemson and Pendleton, COR3 was primed to design the newest location in Easley. Completed in 2023, this

Having already designed the Tiger Express Wash in Clemson and Pendleton, COR3 was primed to design the newest location in Easley. Completed in 2023, this

Completed in 2023 for Driven Brands, the Fuquay Varina Take 5 in North Carolina was designed with brick and arched parapets. This project features a

After completing Johnson City’s Take 5 location, COR3 designed another co-development location in Concord, North Carolina. This project featured a 125-foot-long car wash, as well

COR3 has partnered with Driven Brands on numerous projects across the Southeast. We recently completed work for a Take 5 co-development in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Each quarter, COR3 selects a philanthropy to support—either with a donation, volunteer activity, or advocacy. This quarter, we are participating in a fundraising event called Tri My Best on May 5.

Google’s most recent venture in New York, transforming the 1930’s St. John’s Terminal into its headquarters, is a strong case study on innovative architecture, environmental responsibility, and the power of teamwork, which are all values we have at COR3 Design.

When COR3 Design first started back in 2011, our bread and butter was designing retail spaces for our clients. We were deeply embedded in national chain stores like Hobby Lobby, Ross Dress for Less, and Beall’s Outlet–to name a few. Our work took us across the country for site visits and project updates, and we gained licensure in dozens of states.

When COR3 Design created the first plans for a car wash development near its home office in Greenville, South Carolina, they had no idea it would become such a powerful niche. Since starting as an architectural firm 13 years ago, the firm specializes in designing multiple kinds of commercial spaces–focusing on large-scale retail initially before expanding to other commercial entities.

At COR3, we’re always looking toward the future of architecture and design–particularly when it comes to making building processes more efficient, sustainable, and adaptable. One innovation that has been growing in popularity since 2020 is modular construction. For the uninitiated, modular construction is when different parts of a building are constructed offsite, and later assembled at the construction site.

Recently, our team visited a warehouse under construction in our hometown of Greenville, SC to check on progress. The original design for this project was completed in 2020 as a speculative warehouse in partnership with RealtyLink. Now, it is being upfitted for the needs of its new tenant, American Tire Distributors.
Alex joined COR3 Design after completing his Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Clemson University in 2025. During his studies, he developed a strong foundation in construction documentation, detailing, and design technology. He now applies those skills daily to support COR3’s diverse commercial projects.
At COR3, Alex assists in creating and refining construction document sets, managing redlines, and performing due diligence to ensure design accuracy and buildability. He is proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D modeling, contributing both technical precision and creative perspective to each project.
Originally from Greenville, Alex is half-Brazilian and fluent in Portuguese, bringing a cultural awareness and global mindset to his work. Outside the office, he enjoys hiking, woodworking, graphic design, and attending local music and community events. Alex has also been recognized on the Clemson University Dean’s List and volunteers with the KROC Center Architecture Club.