For years, brands like IKEA and Lego have been ubiquitous on the retail scene in the United States. Recently, global brands like Mango (Spain), Uniqlo (Japan), and Zara (also Spain) have launched large expansion plans with American shoppers in mind.
Retail real estate has been enjoying its biggest revival in years as a direct reaction to pandemic-related behaviors.
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.
Digital retail darlings like ThirdLove, Goodlife and True Classic Tees are taking the plunge into brick and mortar for the first time with Simon. These direct to consumer brands are working with Leap, a company that helps digital brands find their footing in physical stores. Leap and Simon recently formed a partnership to take it one step further to bring the brands into malls across America.
In the past three years, we have all become acquainted with a new parlance associated with the pandemic and its related outcomes. Phrases like abundance of caution, the great resignation, and quiet quitting are now ingrained in our minds and experiences. But when it comes to quiet quitting, the terminology that swept economic news stories in recent months, we are seeing some additional ripples impacting retail foot traffic.
Now, more than ever, the importance of health as it intersects with all disciplines has come to the forefront of many projects.
Made up of 12 different buildings making up almost 400,000 square feet, Freedom Town Center is one of the largest shopping centers COR3 has completed
The Shoppes at Whitestown is a 250,000 sf shopping center consisting of retail, restaurant and business. Anchored by Hobby Lobby, Ross and TJ Maxx the
Ross Dress for Less is a discount department store chain with nearly 1,500 locations and founded in California. COR3 has designed 12 stores across the
Hobby Lobby is a chain of arts and crafts stores with nearly 1,000 stores in 47 states. The first store was founded in 1970 in
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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.