Rick Kimery, RA, Principal Architect/Owner, JRK Architecture Studio
Q: What brought you to Prescott and how long have you been here?
A: In search of a change of scenery in 2012, I came across an opening with a local architect here in Prescott. Intrigued by the small town charm and open spaces, we decided to make Prescott our new home after seven years in Montana.
My wife and I have lived in Prescott for over five years, and in Arizona for eight years. We are grateful for the twists and turns that led us to where we truly feel at home.
Q: How did you become interested in your
career field?
A: From a young age I had a talent for spatial awareness, an eye for detail and a profound ability to figure out how things work. This curiosity would lead me down the road to becoming an architect. Architecture is not just a career for me, it is a way of life.
Q: What is the biggest challenge of your job?
A: The challenges of my job vary depending on the type of client. Often clients do not know their budget before they set out to hire an architect; in this business it starts with a budget. Each client comes with their own set of challenges that I must navigate to create a successful design.
Q: What is the biggest reward of your job?
A: Beyond the personal satisfaction of seeing a project move on to construction, there is also the knowledge that my work has a positive impact on others. Designing my clients’ dreams and helping them through the process is a real reward. In the fall of 2022, I finally realized my dream of opening my own architectural firm in Prescott.
Q: What do you enjoy most about living in Prescott?
A: One of the highlights of living in Prescott is the opportunity to immerse oneself in the great outdoors. My wife Sue and I enjoy everything from hiking the trails in the Prescott National Forest to camping under the starry skies exploring the backroads in our Jeeps with our canine companions.
Professionally, being a member and Ambassador of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce gives me an opportunity to truly engage with the community. I have found that being an active member of the community has given me a real sense of belonging and pride in where I live.
