Scottsdale - Cosanti

 
Paolo Soleri, who works in the Cosanti Foundation, is an 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.

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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).
Address: Cosanti Foundation, 6433 East Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85253-1826, United States
Phone: 1 (480) 948-6145, Fax: 1 (480) 998-4312
Hours:
9am-5pm; Sun: 11am-5pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Easter - Christian

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