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Arcosanti, Mayer, AZ

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Arcosanti

Take a guided tour of Paolo Soleri's experimental desert town, with its cast concrete vaults and bronze bell foundry.

13555 S Cross L Rd · Mayer, AZ

About Arcosanti

Arcosanti is an experimental town in the high desert about 70 miles north of Phoenix, begun in 1970 by architect Paolo Soleri to test arcology, his blend of architecture and ecology. Guided tours walk you through silt-cast and form-cast concrete structures, the bronze foundry and the ceramics studio. The handcrafted bronze bells sold on site help support the project, and there is a cafe and overnight lodging if you want to stay longer.

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