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A Rebrand for Bealls, Inc.

For more than 100 years, Bealls, Inc. has served as one of the nation’s leading off-price retailers and recently announced the rebranding of two of its largest chains.

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Is There Really Too Much Parking in America?

As architects and designers frequently working with municipalities across the country to ensure our development drawings are up to local code, we have recognized a recent trend. Parking requirements, as a whole, are declining. 

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Art Makes us Better Architects and Designers

Recently, Terri and Brian Doiron returned from Italy, where they immersed themselves in the art and history of the country. Specifically, Terri relished the opportunity to see the Renaissance paintings of Luca Signorelli, a distant ancestor, in person. 

The Doirons, like many architect/designer families, are obsessed with the arts. Their children all play an instrument or dance, even pursuing career opportunities focused on their unique gifting.

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Creekview Townes in Downtown Greenville

Project Update: Creekview Townes

A new multi-family development has cleared an important hurdle with Greenville, SC’s Design Review Board. The residential project will be located in the 450 block of East Park, near the intersection with Stone Avenue, and will be built in partnership with RealtyLink.

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Introducing Cold Storage

Cold storage experienced explosive growth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, COR3 is joining the industry with the launch of a new division in partnership with RL Cold.

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Commercial real estate buildings

Smart Real Estate Investing in an Uncertain Economy

We work in the multifamily space and while inflation and interest rates have created a challenging environment for commercial real estate, transactions have and still will continue taking place with great success. Real estate can remain an attractive way for investors to stabilize portfolios in this environment, but with certain extra steps taken to protect investments.

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Alex Santos

Alex Santos

Architectural Designer with a passion for detail and design exploration.

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—skills he now applies 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.