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Design Tour 4
Cosanti
June 30, 1999, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Cosanti, an Arizona historic site, is located in the heart of Paradise Valley. It blends desert landscaping of cactus, palo verde, and olive trees with earthformed concrete architectural structures. Constructed by students and apprentices, the buildings are experiments in non-traditional construction methods.
The striking array of bronze and ceramic windbells suspended amidst courtyards, terraces, and garden paths is the work of Paolo Soleri and other artisans. Paolo Soleri is known for his concept of "Arcology" or "architecture coherent with ecology."
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