While some buildings are slated for complete transformation through adaptive reuse, others are protected exactly as they are for their historic significance. Every year, the National Trust for Historic Preservation creates a list of “endangered historic places” in the United States. The list has been developed since 1988 to draw attention to places in danger of being torn down or damaged.
When it comes to adaptive reuse, the process of transforming an existing building for a purpose other than what it was built or designed for, motivations can range. Whether the goals are environmentally driven, resource preservation, or maintaining historic value, adaptive reuse has become a solution to some of our modern problems of the built environment.
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.
COR3 Design is proud to welcome the newest addition to our team, Jon Coutinho. Jon joined the leadership team to head up the Cold Storage and Industrial Services division, where he partners closely with our client, RL Cold, to design and oversee cold storage facilities in particular.
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.
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.
Often when we are making plans for a building that might be part of a master plan, we get to think about the overall societal impact of development. That frame of thought is why we were so intrigued to see archaeologists were able to uncover a complete Roman City from 1,800 years ago.
Principal Architect R. Micheal Coleman (aka Mike) has 47 years under his belt of architecture and we took an hour to pick his brain on some of his favorite projects of his career, as well as what he enjoys most about working at COR3 Design.
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.
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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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.