Rick Daugherty

About Rick Daugherty

What does it take to create a successful real estate project? My name is Rick Daugherty and after spending more than 30 years working with forward-thinking investors, developers and contractors, I believe it to be the balance between exceptional architecture, visionary interior design and hitting financial targets. Investors and developers from across the country typically reach out to my firm when they require one or more of the following key competencies: The capacity and resources to take on challenging projects A proven track record of balancing complex requirements effectively. Technical expertise to successfully deliver on a project’s targeted outcomes and deadlines.In a single sentence, my mission is to create memorable places and spaces through cutting-edge, project-centric design, of function and technical architectural design expertise.As an award-winning architect with 30+ years of experience, I have a comprehensive knowledge of a multitude of construction sites, materials and methodologies. Working alongside leading developers and investors throughout the country has given me extensive insight into costs, risk, and project management balance.Key specialties include: Providing a clear scope of work that accurately lays out the deliverables and features of the end-to-end project. Approaching every project with a solution-oriented and innovative mindset to create special environments that are tailored to the client’s needs. Setting accurate timelines and realistic budgets that reduce client risk and build confidence in the delivery technical excellence across the board.I look forward to learning more about your next project. You can call our office at or email me directly at r•••@3rdstory.com.

Experience

1. Principal Architect - Owner

   3rd Story Architecture, Design, And Land Planning

   Mar 1983 — Present

   Rick Daugherty is a consummate professional that presents himself as a caretaker of your desires, and he means it! I have worked with the top five leading design firms from California and not one of them is a better match than Rick and his design resources. More importantly, he cares.” - Robert Ballard, Principal, Vision Development Group, L.L.C.In a single sentence, my mission is to create memorable places and spaces through cutting-edge, project-centric coordination and technical architectural design expertise in Arizona and beyond since first starting my own firm in 1983.As an award-winning architect with 30+ years of experience, I have a comprehensive knowledge of a multitude of construction sites, materials and methodologies. Working alongside leading developers and investors throughout the country has given me extensive insight into costs, risk, and project management balance.Forward-thinking realtors, developers and contractors typically reach out to my firm when they require one or more of the following key competencies: The capacity and resources to take on sizeable projects A proven track record of handling complex requirements effectively. Technical expertise to successfully deliver on targeted outcomes.A few of my specialties include: Providing a clear scope of work that accurately lays out the deliverables and features of the end-to-end project. Approaching every project with a solution-oriented and innovative mindset to create special environments that are tailored to the client’s needs. Setting accurate timelines and realistic budgets that reduce client risk and build confidence in the delivery technical excellence across the board.To learn more about how we can collaborate or to conduct a complimentary assessment of your next project, please call me on or email r•••@3rdstory.com.Areas Of Expertise Include: Architecture, Interior Design, Land Planning, Engineering, Commercial Design, Mixed-Use Development

Education

• Miami University

  Bachelor of Environmental Design, Architecture

  1973 — 1977