Briaunna K.
8/8/2025
We went in 2020. Cool architecture. Wasn't busy whatsoever when we went. Little trails to walk. Cool little spot to check out if you're near it and into 'nature' photography opportunities /...
Arcosanti
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13555 S Cross L Rd
Mayer, AZ 86333
In 1970, The Cosanti Foundation began building Arcosanti, an experimental town in the high desert of Arizona, 70 miles north of metropolitan Phoenix. An ambitious project envisioned as an experiment in living frugally and with a limited environmental footprint, Arcosanti is an attempt at a prototype arcology, integrating the design of architecture with respect to ecology. Based on a set of four core values that include Frugality and Resourcefulness, Ecological Accountability, Experiential Learning, and Leaving a Limited Footprint. The Cosanti Foundation operates Arcosanti as a counterpoint to mass consumerism, urban sprawl, unchecked consumption of natural resources, and social isolation.
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Jay P.
1/12/2025
70s vision for communal living by architect Paolo Soleri, this is on the way from Phoenix to Sedona and worth a stop if you are into architecture and ecology, you'll see Soleri's unique "arcology"...
Christa M.
9/24/2024
Stopped by on Sunday on our way back to Phoenix from Flagg. The dirt road leading us up to the building was very rough and I totally do not recommend smaller cars. After what seemed like an...
Stacie B.
11/29/2024
I've always wanted to check out this feat of architecture and ecology so we took a day to head out and tour. It is about an hour north of Phoenix and hidden off the main road on a dirt path (low...
Natasha A.
1/1/2025
The tour begins with a video about its history and then you are taken through to see everything. The tour is about an hour and there is a short hike to see Arcosanti from a vantage point. Overall...
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