# Emily Paprocki - Rock Paper Hammer - Building Legacy with Family

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Podcast: [Before the Build](https://stenobird.com/podcast/before-the-build-7721980)
Published: 2026-03-20T14:53:58+00:00
Episode link: https://beforethebuild.podbean.com/e/rock-paper-hammer-building-a-design-led-life-with-emily-paprocki/
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## Resource

On this episode of Before the Build, host Jake Fabish sits down with Emily Paprocki, owner of Rock Paper Hammer in Louisville, Kentucky. Emily and her husband Derek, both trained in architecture, share their journey from San Francisco to Louisville and how they built a unique, design-led firm that combines architecture, construction, and a custom cabinet shop.Emily discusses her creative process, the value of early design work, balancing client expectations and budgets, and the benefits of working with trusted builders. They also talk about running a small, quality-focused business and the importance of communication in delivering projects that clients love.

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