What a Drewett Works home is, how to recognize one, and what they have sold for.
Drewett Works in Paradise Valley (Updated Q4 2026)
By Clayton Wolfe, Partner at The Agency · Published November 2, 2026 · Last updated November 2, 2026
Drewett Works is a Scottsdale architecture firm led by C.P. Drewett, launched in 2001. A large share of its portfolio sits in the Sonoran Desert. The work is contemporary, often described as a modernist derivation of pueblo architecture, designed to sit with the landscape.
Clayton Wolfe and The Agency Scottsdale are not affiliated with Drewett Works unless stated. Attributions are from public records and the firm's published portfolio.
Recent Paradise Valley closes where the listing or public record attributes the architecture to C.P. Drewett, most recent first.
Close date | Enclave or corridor | Price | Living sq ft | $/sq ft | Builder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 2026 | Invergordon Manor | $13,750,000 | 8,202 | $1,676 | BedBrock Developers |
Jun 2026 | Mirador | $12,000,000 | 9,068 | $1,323 | Brimley Development |
Apr 2026 | Cameldale Estates | $10,000,000 | 6,772 | $1,477 | BedBrock Developers |
Source: ARMLS closed records cross-checked to the Maricopa County Recorder. Compiled by Clayton Wolfe. As of November 2, 2026. Clayton Wolfe and The Agency Scottsdale are not affiliated with Drewett Works unless stated.
Modernist desert lines. Clean horizontal massing and flat or low rooflines rather than tile and arches.
Masonry and warm wood. Heavy masonry walls counterbalanced by warm interiors, often Douglas fir ceilings and walnut cabinetry.
Site integration. Homes nestled to hug existing boulders and native specimens, with the desert left as intact as possible.
Indoor-outdoor continuity. Large glass, deep overhangs, and courtyards that pull the desert into the plan.
Sculptural restraint. The house reads as a single composed object, what the firm calls a piece of sculpture, rather than a collection of wings.
Material honesty. Concrete, stone, steel, and wood expressed as themselves rather than clad or disguised.
How to verify attribution. Confirm a Drewett Works home the same way as any attribution: the stamped plans in the Town permit file, the ARMLS architect field, and the firm's published portfolio. Contemporary desert homes are often copied in style, so an unsourced claim of a Drewett design should be treated as unconfirmed.
What these homes typically require. Flat and low-slope contemporary roofs use membrane systems that need scheduled inspection and resealing, especially around the large glass and deep overhangs these homes favor. Expansive glazing raises cooling loads and glass-replacement costs. Masonry and concrete age well but need sealing. Insure to replacement cost on the glass and custom millwork.
How to find current inventory. Contemporary homes by named architects turn over quietly. For current listings that may include Drewett Works homes, use my Paradise Valley search.
Short answers to the questions I hear most. Each one is covered in more depth above.
Contemporary desert modern: clean horizontal lines, heavy masonry warmed by wood, and a house that hugs the site rather than dominating it.
Stamped plans in the Town permit file, the ARMLS architect field, and the firm's portfolio. Style alone is not proof.
The large glass raises cooling loads. Good shading and glazing specs manage it, but budget for it.
Recent Paradise Valley closes ran $10 million to $13.75 million, around 6,800 to 9,100 square feet.
Recent closes paired Drewett with builders including BedBrock Developers and Brimley Development.
Clayton Wolfe, Partner at The Agency, Scottsdale. Luxury real estate specialist for Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, and Arcadia, with a niche in airpark and hangar-home properties. $100M+ in closed sales. RealTrends Verified #59 in Arizona by sales volume. Member of REALM. Founding member of the American Real Estate Association. Commercially rated pilot, 2,000+ hours.
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