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.
As architects and designers, we constantly have our ear to the ground for inspiration. One thing we absolutely can relate to is the theme of constraints. Rarely do we come into a project where there is a blank slate opportunity to simply create something beautiful and functional.
How many times have you looked at a piece of art on display in a museum or gallery and wondered to yourself, “what exactly am I looking at and why is it so special?” As architects and designers, we understand this sentiment well thanks to the natural overlap between art and our field.
As architectural designers who truly cut our teeth in the retail field, we were tickled to read a story about Swedish retailer IKEA trying to eliminate a core element of their design–-and the backlash that followed from loyal customers.
Every year, the World Architecture Festival releases a list of 15 designs around the world (SOURCE) that will become eligible for awards at the annual festival (taking place in Singapore later this year). As architects and designers, we take great delight in studying the creativity, beauty, and courage evident in each project.
We recently kicked off a Burlington retail store project in Sarasota, FL
Maximalism, a “more is more” style of design, is taking over design aesthetics and influence.
For the past (almost) 12 years, we have honed our processes and procedures at COR3 Design to create a system for kicking off each new project.
COR3 Design
125 Rhett St., Suite 101
Greenville, SC 29601
+1 (864) 451-5288