Rick Daugherty Architecture

We are an Arizona Architect, Interior Design and Land Planning firm located in Scottsdale, Arizona with a focus on increasing the quality of life through creative design, the functionality of place, space, and brand experience. Led by our Principal Architect, Rick Daugherty, we provide imaginative, holistic, and technical design solutions worldwide. During the last 36 years, we have participated and contributed in all phases of construction - from conception through completion. Our first- hand knowledge of hundreds of different construction sites, materials and methodologies have resulted in keen insights into costs, risks, challenges, and project management balance - experience and expertise that contributes to the successful completion of your project.

3rd story is a passionate and tenacious team from the fields of architecture, interior design, land planning, hospitality, health care, and wellness industries. Our diverse staff collectively enables a dynamic and collaborative work environment - one where we are always learning. Together we bring thoughtful, intelligent, and holistic designs to create exciting and memorable places and spaces. As a team, we enjoy helping people elevate their lives through architecture, interior design, and land planning.

Through innovative architecture and design, 3rd story integrates lifestyle, function, and aesthetics to elevate the way you live. We are in tune with current market trends, technologies, materials, and finishes. Our process is a collaborative and client-centric approach that is creative, technologically savvy, and budget-sensitive. Our Principal Architect, Rick Daugherty, a former general contractor, is known for operating in concert with contractors to create solutions that deliver your home on time and on budget.

We pursue a diverse body of commercial architecture and commercial interiors projects, including new construction, renovation, adaptive reuse, and commercial building design. Our unique and efficient design solutions optimize your site/asset, budget, and schedule. The multi-disciplinary structure and size of our firm allow us to be nimble and responsive to your needs - meeting the demands of small and large projects with experience, creativity, professionalism, and attention to detail. Imaginative and thoughtful design has a significant impact on the long term success of your building or project.

3rd story's Commercial Interior Designers utilize technical, imaginative solutions and code compliant designs to create an interior space that evokes the senses - making individuals feel welcomed, engaged, wanting to linger, frequent more often, and desiring to share it with others. Underlying the aesthetic is the responsibility we have for enhancing and protecting the health, safety, and welfare of those entering your place and space as well as improving well-being, creating a sense of community, employee satisfaction, and performance.

3rd story's principal architect, Rick Daugherty has designed over 400 custom homes ranging from 2700 to 28,000 square feet. These distinctive homes and estates are located in exclusive communities and private enclaves in Arizona and around the country. In this regard, we are accustomed to working both locally and long distance with discerning clients and celebrities from around the world. Our experience in construction, interior design, and landscape design creates a central unifying vision that results in designs that will surprise and delight you.