A luxury condominium community in North Scottsdale, Arizona, will have a central clubhouse that features CertainTeed’s SunStyle solar shingles.
Designed by KTGY, the clubhouse draws inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West, featuring linear forms, sloped rooflines, expressive structural members and wood-grain stucco stained to resemble natural wood.
“We weren’t trying to copy Taliesin West, we were inspired by it,” said Jonathan McCulloch, CEO of Belgravia Group, developer of the Atavia community. “The repeating roof angles, exposed structural elements, and wood detailing create something more visually interesting than what we’re used to seeing in clubhouse design.”
The clubhouse will feature the SunStyle solar-integrated roof system, which resembles overlapping dragon-scale tiles. McCulloch discovered the innovative solution while exploring renewable energy options and was drawn to its proven track record, with more than 15 years of successful performance across Europe.
Atavia will become the first-ever project in Arizona to feature SunStyle solar roofing, setting a new benchmark for luxury, design-forward sustainability in the region. The high-performance solar roof is expected to generate 55,000 kWh of power annually, which could offset most, and potentially nearly all, of the clubhouse’s annual energy consumption.
“We wanted the sustainability component to feel fully integrated into the architecture,” McCulloch said. “We didn’t want to apply traditional rectangular panels on the roof, which can detract from an otherwise beautiful design. This product allowed us to incorporate renewable energy in a way that complements the design rather than competing with it.”
Jessie Schiavone, general manager of CertainTeed Solar Solutions, expressed pride in partnering with the Belgravia Group and KTGY on the clubhouse project, noting that it reflects a strong alignment of design, sustainability and performance.
“SunStyle delivers a fully integrated solar roofing system that generates clean energy while preserving architectural integrity,” Schiavone said. “We’re proud to contribute a solution that enhances both the aesthetics and functionality of the space, and we hope the Atavia community will enjoy it as a place to gather and connect for years to come.”
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