Episode 56: Navigating the Marriages of Architecture with CP Drewett, of Drewett Works Architect

Listen in as CP looks back on an upbringing that led to his passion for architecture, as well as his unique, faith-based approach to business and design. He talks about how he reconciles his penchant for minimalism with the client’s vision.

He also explains what led to his decision to open two overseas offices, in Serbia and Poland, and the biggest lessons learned from managing remote, multicultural teams.

Topics Discussed

• [06:28] CP’s background and early career
• [12:33] Establishing Drewett Works and the firm’s first few projects
• [18:05] CP’s architectural philosophy
• [20:30] Finding a balance between CP’s personal vision and his client’s desires
• [23:53] How CP injects minimalism into different design styles
• [29:36] Getting the opportunity to build behind The Ritz-Carlton
• [39:13] Setting up offices in Serbia and Poland and managing the remote team
• [50:15] Staying grounded in the industry
• [53:15] Keeping up with the latest technologies
• [57:40] What CP has learned from his teams in Serbia and Poland

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Key Quotes from Episode

• Architecture is a series of marriages: architect-to-client; art-to-science; building-to-site. It’s one big covenant and I need to steward it and make sure it touches history.
• Modern architecture flows out of me naturally; but, I’ve never had a style that I failed to embrace.
• One of the things I try to do here is promote individual talents.
• Culture is the equalizer that enables the sale.