For 25 years, Drewett Works has approached architecture as an act of stewardship—creating homes and hospitality spaces that are deeply connected to place and designed to stand the test of time. In the May/June 2026 issue of LUXE Interiors + Design, founder C.P. Drewett reflects on the lessons that have shaped the firm and the ideas guiding its next chapter.
MANY PRINCIPLES COMPRISE SUCCESSFUL ARCHITECTURE, but one does stand out as especially relevant: designing for place. At Drewett Works, C.P. Drewett and his team believe in this concept with a passion. “We are rooted in the belief that great architecture is ultimately an act of service,” Drewett shares. “With a forward-thinking design language grounded in classical architectural principles like proportion, scale and materiality, as well as a growing command of technology, we pursue work that is as rigorous as it is beautiful. What sets us apart isn’t a signature style; it’s a commitment to finding the essence of every project and every place, then building something that belongs there forever.” As the firm celebrates its 25th anniversary, Drewett and team are pausing to reflect on the stewardship, reinvention and unwavering design excellence that have carried them through the journey thus far.
“This milestone of 25 years isn’t just a celebration of the past, but a reset—and a launching pad.”
Resilient Reflection
Asked to look back on the past two-plus decades and share his takeaways, Drewett says, “Business is progression. You start with core values, and those don’t change. Stewardship has always been ours. Over 25 years, we’ve navigated two recessions and a pandemic, each of which taught not just business lessons but lessons of humanity.”
Innovate + Excel
The world is riding a technological wave, and Drewett sees the firm’s anniversary as a moment of deliberate reinvention, where they’ll rewire and, as he says, “pop open the hood to rework the engine entirely.” What does that entail? Well, AI plays a role. “Artificial intelligence is the defining shift in our industry at this moment. The question isn’t whether to engage with it, but how to lead. I’ve already created a blueprint for what thoughtful AI integration in architecture looks like. We’re building the team and the systems to execute it. When new tech like this hits, you don’t want it controlling the operator. I’ve seen that happen. I want to be in front of it.”
Up Next
Continuing to create stunning residential and commercial structures is a top priority, but where does Drewett envision an expansion? “I want to paint on a larger canvas,” he shares. “We are moving into land development with Pario, our new development arm. I’d love to move deeper into hospitality, crafting boutique hotels and resort environments.”
TOP The outdoor dining area at the STRATA residence extends the home’s indoor-outdoor concept, where expansive openings and rammed-earth walls create a fluid gathering space. BOTTOM At the STRATA residence in Phoenix, pocketing glass doors open to form a seamless indoor-outdoor room. PHOTOGRAPHY WERNER SEGARRA
Discover more about the featured projects by clicking below.
• The Crusader
• STRATA
