Paolo Soleri

Paolo Soleri, Visionary Who Merged Architecture with Environmentalism, Dies at 93

Soleri, the founder of the experiential community of Arcosanti, who in many ways presaged the modern sustainability movement, passed away on Tuesday at Cosanti, his home in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

April 10, 2013 - The New York Times

The Next Chapter in the Arcosanti Saga

Michael Tortorello pays a visit to the futurist desert colony to see what's in store as its legendary founder retires and it struggles to remain a bulwark against modern capitalism.

February 17, 2012 - New York Times

A Night At Arcosanti

January 17, 2011 - George Haugh

The Visions of Paolo Soleri: Dimmed, But Still Hanging in There

In 1970, visionary architect Paolo Solieri began envisioned a utopian city in Arizona. The resulting development, Arcosanti, and its architect have struggled for relevancy ever since.

September 7, 2010 - The Arizona Republic

A Paolo Soleri Structure In Danger

Urban designer Paolo Soleri - best known for his utopian experiment Arcosanti - also designed an open air theater for the Santa Fe Indian School. The campus wants to demolish it, but preservationists are up in arms.

June 18, 2010 - The Architect's Newspaper

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