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Project Update: TRU by Hilton, Augusta

Our team recently completed the design for the TRU by Hilton hotel in Augusta, Georgia. This project is being developed and constructed by Paragon Hotel Company. The design is a prototypical representation of the TRU by Hilton product, a sub-brand of Hilton Worldwide designed to compete with other select service models in the area. The design of TRU by Hilton was intended to be scalable so properties could fit in any location, no matter the unique parameters. 

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Project Update: Dave’s Hot Chicken in Greenville, SC 

Design is underway for Dave’s Hot Chicken in Greenville, SC, a Los Angeles-based street food brand. The food brand is also opening locations in Columbia, Charleston, and Myrtle Beach as part of its South Carolina expansion. Dave’s initially opened as a parking lot pop-up in 2017 and now has over 60 locations across the United States and Canada.

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Project Update: Hobby Lobby in Lecanto, Florida 

We recently completed a project with Hobby Lobby of Lecanto, Florida. As a longstanding collaborator with Hobby Lobby, we were delighted to have the opportunity to bring the 55,000-square-foot store to life. The building is part of the new Corta Commons in the area and joins other retail operations like PetSmart, Panda Express, and Skechers. We partnered with RealtyLink on the project.

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Project Update: Pickens Golf Club 

COR3 Design recently attended the groundbreaking for a project underway in Pickens, South Carolina. We partnered with the Pickens Golf Club to design an 8,800 square foot building with a full service restaurant and bar, pro shop, and swimming pool for members and customers of the Carolina Camp Cedar Outdoor Resort. 

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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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Aspen Dental/Clear Choice – Charlotte, NC

Our team recently completed a project in Charlotte, North Carolina combining Aspen Dental and Clear Choice Dental Implant Centers. It was one of the first times the two businesses combined into one build and presented an extremely modern aesthetic complimentary to both brands. 

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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.