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Believe it or not, this award-winning home began as a speculative project. Typically speculative projects involve a rather generic design that would appeal to many in a style that might be loved by the masses. But the project’s developer loved modern architecture and his personal residence was the first project designed by architect C.P. Drewett when Drewett Works launched in 2001. Together, the architect and developer envisioned a fictitious art collector who would one day purchase this stunning piece of desert modern architecture to showcase their magnificent collection. The primary views from the site were southwest. Therefore, protecting the interior spaces from the southwest sun while making the primary views available was the greatest challenge. The views were very calculated and carefully managed. Every room needed to not only capture the vistas of the surrounding desert, but also provide viewing spaces for the potential collection to be housed within its walls. The core of the material palette is utilitarian including exposed masonry and locally quarried cantera stone. An organic nature was added to the project through millwork selections including walnut and red gum veneers. The eventual owners saw immediately that this could indeed become a home for them as well as their magnificent collection, of which pieces are loaned out to museums around the world. Their decision to purchase the home was based on the dimensions of one particular wall in the dining room which was EXACTLY large enough for one particular painting not yet displayed due to its size. The owners and this home were, as the saying goes, a perfect match! Project Details | Desert Modern for the Magnificent Collection, Estancia, Scottsdale, AZ Architecture: C.P. Drewett, Jr., AIA, NCARB | Drewett Works, Scottsdale, AZ Builder: Shannon Construction | Phoenix, AZ Interior Selections: Janet Bilotti, NCIDQ, ASID | Naples, FL Custom Millwork: Linear Fine Woodworking | Scottsdale, AZ Photography: Dino Tonn | Scottsdale, AZ Awards: 2014 Gold Nugget Award of Merit Feature Article: Luxe. Interiors and Design. Winter 2015, “Lofty Exposure”

Great Falls Speculative Home

James McDonald Associate Architects, PC

Front elevation of house. 2014 Glenda Cherry Photography
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Mirador Builders

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Great Falls Speculative Home

James McDonald Associate Architects, PC

2014 Glenda Cherry Photography
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Traditional Home West U Home with a Modern Twist

Mirador Builders

Traditional Style Speculative Home in West University. The home maximizes a 5250 sq ft lot with a 4000 sq foot home and room for a pool. Architecture by J Marshall Porterfield. Interior, Exterior and Landscaping Design by Jennifer Hamelet of Mirador Builders.

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The WhiteHouse Collection

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Speculative Home between 5,000-7,500 sq. ft.

Maryland Building Industry Association

Speculative Home between 5,000-7,500 sq. ft. SILVER Zuckerman Builders Thornapple St., Chevy Chase, MD
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Desert Modern at Estancia

Drewett Works

Believe it or not, this award-winning home began as a speculative project. Typically speculative projects involve a rather generic design that would appeal to many in a style that might be loved by the masses. But the project’s developer loved modern architecture and his personal residence was the first project designed by architect C.P. Drewett when Drewett Works launched in 2001. Together, the architect and developer envisioned a fictitious art collector who would one day purchase this stunning piece of desert modern architecture to showcase their magnificent collection. The primary views from the site were southwest. Therefore, protecting the interior spaces from the southwest sun while making the primary views available was the greatest challenge. The views were very calculated and carefully managed. Every room needed to not only capture the vistas of the surrounding desert, but also provide viewing spaces for the potential collection to be housed within its walls. The core of the material palette is utilitarian including exposed masonry and locally quarried cantera stone. An organic nature was added to the project through millwork selections including walnut and red gum veneers. The eventual owners saw immediately that this could indeed become a home for them as well as their magnificent collection, of which pieces are loaned out to museums around the world. Their decision to purchase the home was based on the dimensions of one particular wall in the dining room which was EXACTLY large enough for one particular painting not yet displayed due to its size. The owners and this home were, as the saying goes, a perfect match! Project Details | Desert Modern for the Magnificent Collection, Estancia, Scottsdale, AZ Architecture: C.P. Drewett, Jr., AIA, NCARB | Drewett Works, Scottsdale, AZ Builder: Shannon Construction | Phoenix, AZ Interior Selections: Janet Bilotti, NCIDQ, ASID | Naples, FL Custom Millwork: Linear Fine Woodworking | Scottsdale, AZ Photography: Dino Tonn | Scottsdale, AZ Read More: Awards: 2014 Gold Nugget Award of Merit Feature Article: Luxe. Interiors and Design. Winter 2015, “Lofty Exposure”

BRONZE AWARD Speculative Home 5,000-7,500 sq. ft.

Maryland Building Industry Association

BRONZE AWARD Speculative Home 5,000-7,500 sq. ft. Chuck Sullivan Homes Architect: Studio Z Design Concepts Bethesda, MD

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Coastal Construction Management LLC

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SILVER AWARD Speculative Home between 5,000-7,500 sq. ft.

Maryland Building Industry Association

SILVER AWARD Speculative Home between 5,000-7,500 sq. ft. Douglas Construction Group Architect: Studio Z Design Concepts, LLC Bethesda, MD

GOLD AWARD Speculative Home between 3,500-5,000 sq. ft.

Maryland Building Industry Association

GOLD AWARD Speculative Home between 3,500-5,000 sq. ft. Foxhall Homes Architect: Architecture Collaborative Kensington, MD

Tangley- West University, Speculative Work

BwCollier Interior Design, BwC Studio, Inc

October 2016, Just completed Speculative Home in West University. Construction by Roberson Build Group, Interior Design and Architectural Detailing by BWC Studio, Inc.

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Interior and exterior decorating by Coventry Homes for construction by CLM Enterprises.
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