Scottsdale - Cosanti

Paolo Soleri, who works in the Cosanti Foundation, is another architect whose name is linked with Phoenix. He is the builder of the futuristic settlement of Arcosanti, in a beautiful setting north of Phoenix which takes particular account of ecological conditions.
Cosanti is the original studio of Paolo Soleri - Italian architect, artist, and philosopher.

In the 1950s, Soleri constructed experimental buildings with the help of students as he refined his distinctive architectural style and construction techniques. Buildings at Cosanti include windbell production areas, a home, student dormitories, and office areas. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the building exteriors as well as the interior of the Gallery on a self-guided tour and may be able to see bronze bells being poured on some days (call ahead for details).