Try to wrap your brain around this guy’s ideas… 5/6/2003
We visited both Cosanti and Arcosanti, which are the home and “laboratory” for Paolo Soleri. His amazing ideas for urban living in the future are really astounding.
In all honesty, when we first arrived at Arcosanti, I thought it was rather ugly and too “industrial” looking with all the concrete structures and such. But after reading about it, seeing the model, understanding his vision, and then experiencing some of it firsthand, I must say I was drawn in and found it appealing, practical, intelligent, creative, and workable! He has designed an alternative to urban sprawl that is ecologically, economically, and socially sound.
I highly recommend a visit if you’re ever out this way. It’ll really get you thinking!
