12/25/01
Paolo Soleri and Dr. Sparks handed out holiday cards and bonuses
to Cosanti Foundation and Cosanti Originals employees and volunteers.
Pictured: Barrett Werk receives his card from Paolo.
12/25/01
Alexandra receives her card and bonus.
12/25/01
As custom, Paolo gives each person a hug.
Pictured: Paolo and Ira Murfin
12/25/01
Everyone brought tasty dishes and deserts including chocolate fondue.
12/25/01
Sherry, Joe and Adam treated the group to some music.
12/18/01
Jean and Tom were November workshoppers that were missing from the graduation shot.
12/18/01
The graduation ceremony was held after a meeting to discuss and
evaluate their workshop experience. Carlo Tralongo, one of the students from Roma Tre (Italian Promotion Project) received his certificate from Liz.
12/18/01
Pictured: Brendan receives his certificate.
12/18/01
A close-up of Marta and Patricia. Marta is holding
Arcology - City in the Image of Man, which is now standard issue for each graduating workshop.
12/12/01
The greenhouse sans membrane.
12/12/01
Barrett tightened down one of the eight boards that secures the membrane to the greenhouse.
12/12/01
It took a crew of eleven people to complete the task.
12/12/01
Everyone had to simultaneously pull the heavy plastic in order to create a smooth, tight
surface.
12/12/01
The crew had to maintain the tension until Adam and Barrett could tighten down the frame.
12/12/01
Two teams alternated screwing down the boards running down the sides of the building.
12/12/01
Brett admires the finished product. Now, the greenhouse will provide a viable space
for winter gardens and keep the bathroom toasty during the cooler months.
12/07/01
Megan helps Ron prepare a section of railing to be welded.
12/07/01
November Workshopper Brendan Doherty also spent a good part of his workshop working with Ron in the Metalshop.
12/07/01
One of their projects was replacing a railing leading up the sides of the Lab Building.
12/07/01
Other current projects include constructing a rack for the "site truck" and fabricating woodstoves
for cubes (housing) in Camp.
12/03/01
Close-up of some of the graduates.
12/03/01
Workshop Wrap-up
During seminar week Alexandra was caught doing handstands in the Vaults.
12/03/01
Chris and Dennis used the Hilte in unit 10 of Phase V of the East Crescent Construction.
12/03/01
Some of the Workshop divided their time between construction and the Planning Department.
Planning is charge of the design as well as drafting the drawings of the East Crescent Complex.
12/03/01
Anthony and Mac hosted a barbeque & basketball tournament in Camp on one of the sunny weekend afternoons.
12/03/01
Game spectators Chris, Carrie and Marlene.
12/03/01
Picking and curing our olives for Arcosanti Organics was a major project for the Landscaping Department.
Liz shows off some of the harvest.
11/27/01
The event was sponsored by the Arcosanti Community Council and received support from the Cosanti Foundation,
Cosanti Originals - who donated our ceramic and bronze awards, and companies such as Tucson Food Cooperative, Arizona Roadracers, Sysco, and Papa's Place restaurant.
Pictured: Adam and James (a November Workshopper) drum at the finish line.
[Photo by: Jennifer Thornton]
11/27/01
The course looped around the project, along the Agua Fria River through a mesquite bosque, and into the Valletta with the Arcosanti "skyline" above.
Pictured: Eli Forsythe won first place in his age division as well as a bronze medallion for first place Arcosanti resident (male).
[Photo by: Scott Riley]
11/27/01
Arcosanti Alumnus Chris Evans completes the course in 24 minutes and 16 seconds. Other Alumni that attended included
Paul Bagley, and Emilie from the ECOSA program.
[Photo by: Jennifer Thornton]
11/27/01
4 1/2 year old resident Tristan Tollas, won a special award for being the youngest participant.
[Photo by: Scott Riley]
11/27/01
The top overall finishers, male and female received bronze bells with linkages carved by Dr. Paolo Soleri specifically for the race.
Cindy Rosenberg holds up her award for first place overall female with a time of 20:03.
Drew Mumford won first place male with a time of 17:04.
[Photo by: Jennifer Thornton]
11/27/01
Another first place winner in her age division hold up her ceramic windbell prize.
[Photo by: Jennifer Thornton]
11/27/01
Arcosanti Site Coordinator Mary Hoadley also won a first place award for completing the course in 43 minutes.
[Photo by: Jennifer Thornton]
11/27/01
Resident Liz Shiffler receives her first place Arcosanti female finisher medallion from Cosanti resident Katharine Tomalty.
[Photo by: Jennifer Thornton]
11/22/01
Ira also lead the crowd in giving kudos to Sue for cooking the Turkeys and trimmings provide by
the Cosanti Foundation.
Justin cooked the Tofurkeys donated by Community Council.
11/22/01
Liz, Carrie, and Eli sample the overabundance of appetizing dishes made by residents, and workshop participants.
11/22/01
Organic pumpkin pie by alum Cheryl Kasdorf, an impressive apple cake by Eli, and brownies by Adam were some of the delicious deserts.
11/22/01
Victor Manuel, and Paolandrea watch Victor pop one of the many champagne bottles donated by Paolo Soleri.
11/22/01
The scene from the Bakery level.
11/22/01
After dinner Ira's friends put on a historically based puppet show about Thom Thumb in the Music Center. Pictured: Tristan measures his thumb against the Thom Thumb puppet.
11/16/01
Seminar Week
Seminar Week (the first week of the workshop) is devoted to acclimating participants to Arcosanti and Arcology Theory.
Roger Tomalty instructs the workshop about the geography and prehistory of the land surrounding Arcosanti.
11/16/01
Ceramics Department Manager Ed Werman, explains the process of making siltcast bells to the group.
11/16/01
The Workshop also spent a morning in the Foundry learning how to make and assemble components
of bronze Soleri Windbells.
11/16/01
Pictured: Workshopper David cuts sheet metal to make fins (the part of the bell that catches the air).
11/16/01
Pictured: drilling holes in rods (part of the bell assembly).
11/16/01
Frugal Soup
The workshop also joined Paolo Soleri, and residents at Frugal Soup - a once-a-month, simple lunch consisting of
soup and bread, dedicated to exploring and acknowledging world hunger.
11/14/01
The group poured a 2' deep and 20" wide section of the beam that supports the second floor slab of unit 9 and 10 of Phase V of the East Crescent Construction.
11/14/01
Crane Operator Nick Bortel shows off his lovely dress.
11/14/01
Habitat Manager David Tollas poses with October Workshoppers Chris and Mac.
11/14/01
Other Projects
The Construction Crew and November Workshoppers relocated the tool shed to one of the light scoops in the new construction.
[Photo by: Nadia Begin]
11/14/01
Ray poses in the doorway of the new shed.
[Photo by: Nadia Begin]
11/09/01
John posed with a snakeskin that was found while cleaning out the yurt.
11/09/01
Mac, an October Workshopper, worked on weatherproofing his cube (housing) for the next inhabitant.
11/09/01
Camp Coordinator Ira Murfin, collects heaters to put into cubes.
Each housing unit has a heat source for the winter months - either an electric heater or
a wood stove.
11/07/01
Before work begins, the crew cooks bacon on a small fire as Adam
(Arcosanti Organics Manager)
teaches the group how to season an iron skillet.
11/07/01
October Workshopper Carrie is
designated the master of removing Bermuda grass -
you need to dig down extremely deep to remove the roots
11/07/01
Workshopper Gaby spreads
Clover seed around the Paulownnia
trees to add a source of nitrogen to the soil and
establish a root system to prevent a reoccurrence of Bermuda grass.
11/07/01
Adam checks in with one of the several chickens that live in Camp.
11/07/01
A shot of the organic pepper garden from above.
11/07/01
Chatting by the fire.
11/07/01
Some of the group at work.
11/02/01
At midnight the group celebrated Joe's (October Workshopper) birthday.
click here for more photos of the event.
10/29/01
October Workshopper Phil lassos the 40' long, #10 rebar to help guide it into place.
10/29/01
Assembling the beam is a challenge for the Construction Crew considering the large size of the rebar (reinforcement).
[Photo by Nadia Begin]
10/29/01
[Photo by Nadia Begin]
10/29/01
The crew also poured a 2' x 8' pilaster to support the beam than runs midspan of the second floor slab.
10/29/01
For the small pour, the group hand mixed the concrete and bucketed it up to the formwork.
Pictured: Ray, and Workshoppers Anthony and Joe.
10/29/01
Ray and Anthony vibrate the concrete to remove air pockets.
10/25/01
The harvest is the culmination of over six months of effort by the Garden Crew,
several workshops as well as
the assistance of Morgan, a Hopi Elder and friend of Arcosanti.
[Photo: Ivan Fritz]
10/25/01
Pictured: Eric and Megan representing the green team.
10/25/01
The group shucks corn.
10/25/01
Morgan experienced a crop failure on Second Mesa and was overjoyed to recieve several truckloads of the Pueblo Corn
from our yield. The leftover organic corn will be used in our Bakery and Cafe.
Pictured: Land Use Manager Adam Nordfors.
10/21/01
One of the major projects was the picking and processing of olives
for sale under our Arcosanti Organics label.
Pictured: Workshopper Matthias picked the uppermost olives in the Mind's Garden trees.
10/21/01
Later the group came together in the vaults to prep the olives for curing.
10/21/01
Workshoppers Liz and Andrew slice olives.
10/21/01
Pictured: Workshoppers Carrie, Mark, and Dennis.
10/21/01
After the olives are sliced, they will soak for six months
in a salt-water brine to remove any trace of bitterness.
Pictured: Eli mixes up a batch
10/21/01
Paolo Soleri stops by to check on their progress.
10/17/01
The base of the Ceramics Apse, Greenhouse Guestrooms, and Round Unit (residential housing) also received new roofs. Pictured: the base of the Ceramics Apse
10/17/01
The finished product.
10/14/01
Allsite
Another quarterly meeting of all employees and residents was on Thursday afternoon. Department heads
gave reports on their areas, A.L.T. (Alternative Leadership Team) presented the new Arcosanti
Policy & Procedures manual, and the community discussed noise issues. Residents Ira and Yasha were
elected to serve on Community Council.
Pictured: Linda Roby gave a report on public relations and the Italian Promotion Project.
10/14/01
Residents respond to Randall's report on D'arcomart (our market) & the Pub.
10/14/01
Habitat Manager David Tollas gave a heart felt thanks to all of his construction crew
- giving special recognition to Jeff Buderer, Ray, and Syu for their hard work and assistance.
10/11/01
The royal family (Luz Adriana, Victor, Victor Manuel, and Paolandrea) with Tristan Tollas.
It was also David Tollas' birthday on the 9th.
[Photo by Nadia Begin]
10/11/01
Joe and Linda Henson chat with Luz Adriana.
[Photo by Ivan Fritz]
10/11/01
Victor cuts the cake.
[Photo by Jennifer Thornton]
10/11/01
After dinner, residents played games hosted by the Arcos'.
Pictured: Residents and October Workshoppers guess a number to win a special prize.
[Photo by Jennifer Thornton]
10/08/01
Since it was a small quantity pour, the group used the small mixer and carted it up to the formwork by hand.
Pictured: Yeonsook bringing buckets of concrete up the stairs.
[Photos and text by: Jennifer Thornton]
10/08/01
Construction Crew Leader Ray Shong, smooths the concrete into the formwork
10/08/01
Habitat Manager David Tollas, and the Construction crew, hosted a barbeque in Phase Five to celebrate the completion of the
first floor which is the culmination of over a year of hard work by Arcosanti staff, volunteers and workshoppers.
Pictured: Aldo fires up the BBQ while people check out the new stairs (back).
10/04/01
A close up of the stairs and his glowing window from outside.
10/04/01
Long time resident Jeff Buderer (right) left Arcosanti for Texas soon after the Paradox Conference.
Jeff spent much of his time at Arcosanti trying to foster the
idea of sustainable living and building in the Project.
Also pictured Victor Arcos.
10/04/01
Metalshop manager Sean Oehler also left Arcosanti recently.
Here he is working on the decorative railing around the stairway encircling ECIII.
9/30/01
The overall project is to bring high speed internet access (T-1) to the second half of the site
by connecting them to the existing network through the fiber optic line.
Pictured: conduit housing the fiber optic line (sprayed orange), and other conduit for electrical line,
phone line, and a replacement water line. [Photo by: Ivan Fritz]
9/30/01
A.I.S. Manager Ivan Fritz (left) worked with resident conduit expert Scott Riley (right)
to plan the route.
9/30/01
Shihoko and Ivan carry more conduit over to the trench
9/30/01
After lunch the Construction Crew, Workshoppers, and volunteers
from other departments pitched in to dig and then fill in the rest of the trench.
9/25/01
Preparation for a large event like the Paradox Conference required
a tremendous group effort by Arcosantians. Every imaginable component
of pulling off such an event was beautifully handled by
Arcosanti staff, residents, workshoppers and volunteers.
Pictured: Victor and Nadia worked on preparing the Arcosanti 5000 (people) presentation
- Paolo's
new city design for Arcosanti.
9/25/01
Ali and Sue made a heroic effort in the kitchen to prep delicious buffet meals for the weekend.
Pictured: Sean and Karen, who volunteered to be part of the meal prep and serving crew.
9/25/01
The conference had a great mix of very interesting and thought provoking panelists and presenters.
On Saturday the Biomimicry & Green Development panel segued into a
discussion about reframing world economic practices using each of their particular points of reference.
Pictured: Janine Benyus, author of a book about Biomimcry, humorously pointed
out that the lungs don't horde oxygen
and then sell it to the liver. Also pictured: Jim Fournier.
9/25/01
Michael Gosney and Ron Anastasia, Directors of the Paradox event, joined Tom Jaggers and Paolo Soleri - who talked about the latest developments in Arcology.
[Photo by Tomiaki Tamura]
9/25/01
Later in the day, Thomas Jaggers,William D. Browning,Heather Kurze, and Stephanie
Smith hosted
a panel about green development.
9/25/01
Conference participants were very thoughtful and made significant contributions to the discussion
Pictured: a participant recounts her experience of community at Burning Man.
9/25/01
Bruce Damer, an innovator of avatar cyber-communities, pauses to pet Toni's cat
Polly who wandered on
the ampitheater stage.
9/25/01
Esperide Ananas talked about Damanhur, an intentional community in Italy.
9/19/01
September Workshop participants and students from Osaka, Japan watch as
Ray directs the crane bucket to
the wall to be poured.
9/19/01
Construction crew member and Workshoppers
hold the bucket in place as Ray opens the chute
to let the concrete pour in.
9/19/01
Julia and YeonSook use the vibrator to remove air pockets and settle the concrete into the formwork.
9/19/01
Shiho and Rumiko bang the wall to also settle the concrete in place.
9/19/01
Getting covered in concrete is one of the hazzards of helping guide the concrete into the formwork.
9/17/01
The plan was for everyone to jump in the pool.
[Photo by: Lou Dallara]
9/17/01
Actually just Mary. Everybody did end up in the pool eventually.
9/17/01
On that Friday (September 7th), Tomiaki Tamura and August Workshopper Michael Muntinga threw a party
on the balcony of the S.O.D. unit. The party celebrated the end of the August Workshop and the end of
a week long workshop for Japanese students from Osaka College of Technology.
More party photos can be found here. These photos were delayed in respect to the events on September 11th.
9/12/01
Pictured: September Workshop participants.
9/12/01
Resident Tony Fragiacomo doles out apple juice to members of a special workshop
from Osaka, Japan. This workshop
which is facilitated by Tomiaki Tamura, is a week long introduction
to Arcosanti
and Arcology Theory.
9/12/01
Silt Casting
During Seminar Week, September Workshoppers learned the process of siltcasting
from Silt Workshop Coordinator Randall Schultz.
9/12/01
Workshoppers mixed the silt (or earth) from the riverbed with water to obtain
the proper consistency.
9/12/01
Then Workshoppers helped construct small wooden squares or framework to hold the silt.
9/12/01
Then they packed the silt into the wood framework, smoothed it out, and pressed
designs into silt using a variety of tools.
9/12/01
Plaster was then poured over the silt to cast a relief of the design.
[Photo by: Michael Muntinga]
Due to recent events, coverage of the August Graduation and Party will be posted on Monday.
9/07/01
August Workshoppers Teddy and Miguel, hammered cross supports to the framing to keep the boards straight.
9/07/01
Charles who is on his 23 workshop and August Workshopper Julia clamp the framing together to be nailed.
9/07/01
Workshop Coordinator Wes Ozier and Miguel build scaffolding on the fly for the crew to lift the framing up into place.
9/07/01
Cosanti
Every Workshop makes a trip to Cosanti as part of the program. Members of the August Workshop
set up sleeping bags and mats in front of the Cat Cast building to sleep under the stars.
[Photo by: Michael Muntinga]
9/07/01
Miguel dives into the pool at Cosanti to cool off.
[Photo by: Michael Muntinga]
9/01/01
Ayano, Shiho, and Shihoko made Tofu Gyoza (Japanese dumplings).
[Photos by: Jennifer Thornton]
9/01/01
Syu and Chiharu made Gyoza with meat.
9/01/01
In addition to Gyoza, the group made Fried Rice and Tasuku cooked two soups: Miso, and Beef.
Pictured: Rumiko cleans sliced carrots in the Cafe kitchen.
9/01/01
On The Job
The August Workshop chained rebar (the steel bars used to reinforce concrete) from the delivery drop-off to the construction slab.
[Photo by Michael Muntinga]
8/29/01
Before the pour, Habitat Manager Dave Tollas met with the Workshop
and Construction crew to map out a plan of action.
8/29/01
Workshopper Jeff Masty wets down the chute and crane bucket prior to filling it with concrete.
8/29/01
Metalshop Manager Sean Oehler maneuvers the bucket of concrete over
to walls to be poured.
8/29/01
Spencer from the August Workshop and Construction Volunteer Tasuku watch
the bucket sweep over the construction slab to its destination.
8/29/01
Ray opens the chute and Tasuku gets a lap full of concrete as the crew pours one of the walls.
Despite that, it was a successful pour: well mixed concrete, and an efficient crew.
8/24/01
Members from the Construction Crew and August Workshop help
dig the trench running from the Foundry to Crafts III.
[Photo by: Jennifer Thornton]
8/24/01
Workshopper Jeff Masty and Network Assistant Yasha Leytush help snake
the ethernet cable through the conduit
[Photo by: Jennifer Thornton]
8/24/01
Yasha steadies the ladder while Jeff Masty hands off the
Hilte to Ivan. Ivan is drilling a hole for conduit that will run through housing into the
wine cellar to meet a fiber optic line.
[Photo by: Jennifer Thornton]
8/24/01
A fiber optic line must be used to connect the two halves of the site in order to maintain
a quality connection. This line will run from the S.O.D. Unit to the wine cellar
in Crafts III. Ron Chandler used a rented backhoe to start the trench in which conduit will be laid.
[Photo by Ivan Fritz]
8/24/01
August Workshopppers helped A.I.S. expand the trench.
[Photo by Ivan Fritz]
8/24/01
Occasionally random blocks of concrete or rocks blocked the way. Pictured: Yasha breaks
up the concrete with the Hilte.
[Photo by Ivan Fritz]
8/24/01
Workshoppers work on the trench that skirts the Ceramics Apse
[Photo by Ivan Fritz]
8/22/01
A photo of one of Losida's famous dinners: Orzo and Pesto Stuffed Tomatoes,
Olive/Pepper Foccacia Bread, Organic Zucchini from our Gardens baked in Walnut/Garlic Sauce,
and Caeser Salad with Capers and Sundried Tomatoes. Arcosanti Organics Manager,
Adam Nordfors did the accompanying drawings.
8/22/01
Arrival
Baby chicks arrived in Camp (and into the world) this past week.
The black chicken is acting as surrogate mom to the three chicks.
Camp also houses several hens, peacocks, guinea hens, and a duck.
8/22/01
Arriving and Departing
Monsoons have rolled in many afternoons this past month bringing
dramatic lighting storms, cooler air, and much needed rain for our soil.
Pictured: Justin Dehnert watching from the shelter of East Housing.
8/17/01
Workshoppers Mary and Julia served appetizers during intermission.
8/17/01
Planning Department Manager Nadia Begin and Paolo Soleri chat with a concert-goer.
Also pictured, Site Coordinator Mary Hoadley.
8/17/01
Chef Ali Sadiqi planned the menu for the dinner following the concert which included: Chilled Avocado Soup, Thai
Lemongrass and Mussel Soup, Southwest Chicken Salad, Dilled Seafood Salad, Curried Red Lentils with Raisins
and Capers, Indonesian Tempeh with Peanuts and Pak Choy, and Arcosanti Bakery Pesto Swirl Bread.
8/17/01
Earlier in the day, Workshoppers helped the cafe to prepare hors d'oeuvres for the event.
8/17/01
A workshopper assisted CIO Tomiaki Tamura to scoop Passion Fruit Sorbet for desert.
8/12/01
Workshopper Michael Muntinga takes a photo of Justin designing a bell.
8/12/01
Resident Tasuku Matsuyama (right) acted as translator for the six Japanese art students on the August workshop.
8/12/01
Workshoppers Sara, Teddy, and Jeff watch and listen to the demonstration.
8/12/01
The Arcosanti Community participates in the Adopt-a-Highway program.
Workshoppers, Community Council Members, and other Residents joined together on Thursday
afternoon to clean up our strip of the road. Pictured: Teddy and Julia from the August Workshop, Tom and Wes.
8/08/01
Sabrina, Sarah and Shelly pose for another graduation photo.
8/08/01
Earlier in the day the Workshop evaluated their experience for the Cosanti Foundation and Originals staff.
Pictured: Workshoppers Takuma, Cynthia, Zara, Maria, and Sarah.
8/08/01
Just prior to the graduation ceremony, the workshop participated in School of Thought - meetings held with Paolo Soleri
to discuss his writings and philosophies.
Pictured: Paolo Soleri, Shirlee Wheeler, Mary Hoadley, and Sabrina.
8/08/01
Takuma listens to the group discuss Arcology and Cost - one of the 37
summaries in City in the Image of Man.
8/03/01
Workshoppers Kim and Shelly proudly display weeds they've dug up.
8/03/01
Jorge and Taka work on the framework of the new construction shed housed in back of the Lab Building.
8/03/01
Brian, Takuma, and Sabrina finish up their work on the construction slab. Sabrina is tying rebar.
8/03/01
Sarah worked with construction crewmember Jeff Buderer on planter/benches in the Vaults. They were designed by Bobby who was on the June Workshop.
8/01/01
Cynthia, a July Workshopper, and Misha (daughter of an alumnus) work on their tiles.
7/30/01
Construction crewmembers, Jeff Buderer and Ray Shong fill the crane bucket for the pour.
7/30/01
Syu watches Habitat Manager Dave Tollas, and Foundry Manager Nick Bortel negotiate the bucket to the light scoop formwork.
7/30/01
Crewmembers and workshoppers vibrate the concrete in the formwork to remove air pockets and settle it into place.
7/27/01
Ali (forefront) and Thomas (right) prepped food for the event.
[Photos and text by: Jennifer Thornton]
7/27/01
Ira, Nick, Syu and Kim talk in the glow of the setting sun.
7/27/01
Workshopper Shelly Slocum watches the scene from above.
7/27/01
Larry and Bernadette enjoy the festivities.
7/25/01
After work
Ivan and Jen's friend Amish built an archery range in First field of Camp during his visit.
7/23/01
Ceramicist Larry Meagher joins them in the clay bath.
7/23/01
The slip (clay and water) is strained several times and then used to mold our ceramic bells. The excess clay is then recycled back into the slip tank.
7/19/01
Spring mixed greens with dressing specially made by Paolo Soleri,Insalata di Pomodoro e Basil,
followed with Pollo/Seitan Marsala, and Penne con Pomodoro e Aglio as the main courses.
7/19/01
Keeping with tradition, the pasta was served from wheel barrows manned by Paolo Soleri and Tomiaki Tamura.
Desert was Italian ices and Biscotti made by the Arcosanti Bakery.
Pictured: Paolo Soleri (left) and friends.
7/19/01
After dinner, Accordionist/Composer Nick Ariondo performed in the Colly Soleri Music Center.
He was joined by Larry Hughes on the clarinet and Armen Ksadjikian on the cello. The performance was followed by a special Pictograph 2001. Pictured: Resident Luz Adriana posed with Tristan, Briana, her daughter Paolandrea, and her neice.
7/11/01
Ruby with the help of July Workshoppers, prep the Lab Building doors for repainting.
7/11/01
Chip puts a new coat of paint on one of the doors.
7/09/01
Marlene Mejia received her certificate.
7/09/01
Salsa Night, sponsored by Randall Schultz and High Desert Farms, coincided with Conviviality - a chance for July workshoppers
to meet Arcosanti residents. Pictured: Karen and Katherine sample salsas from High Desert Farms.
7/09/01
Residents, as well as June and July workshoppers enjoy the salsa tasting.
7/09/01
During the tasting, June Workshopper, Jeremy Draper gave a salsa lesson to the group.
7/07/01
Resident Shawn Oehler, a friend of the band, organized the show with the help of funds from Arcosanti community council. [photo by Ivan Fritz]
7/07/01
Many residents danced while the band played, the show was greatly enjoyed by everyone who attended! [photo by Ozi Friedrich]
7/04/01
Takashige Koga uses the vibrator to help the concrete settle into the formwork.
7/04/01
Sebastian, Dave and Bobby keep the concrete moving down the chute from the truck.
6/27/01
Victor Arcos pushes on the lever that allows the concrete to pour from the bucket.
6/27/01
Tasuku Matsuyama and Takashige Koga help the concrete pour from the cement truck into the crane bucket.
6/25/01
Their performance, entitled "NOW", was their "seventh consecutive summer apperance at Arcosanti".
6/18/01
Jazz, Blues, Reggae and other musical styles filled the ampitheater. Pictured are the Milt Cannon Quartet with Dave Cook and vocalist Kathy Morris.
6/18/01
Vendors displayed their wares in the Vaults including ethnic clothing and jewelry.
Pictured: Arcosanti Organics, a division of the Agriculture and Landscaping Departments, offerered organic garlic, peach butter, and peacock feathers among other products.
6/18/01
Landscaping Manager, Karen Taylor set up a booth to raise funds for the A.I.D.S. Vaccine Ride she hopes to participate in this summer.
She still needs to raise funds to qualify, for more information check out her website.
6/18/01
Visual artists as far as Chicago came to display their work.
6/18/01
Reggae artists, Henry Turner Jr, & Flavor from Baton Rouge, really invigorated the crowd.
6/18/01
Residents Curtis and Marlena enjoy the pleasant atmosphere in front of one of the booths.
6/15/01
They used ready-mix concrete and a concrete pump to facilitate the pour.
[Photos and text by Jennifer Thornton]
6/15/01
For the past few weeks, the crew has used rented, snap-together formwork that can be reused repeatedly.
This formwork has greatly increased the progress of putting up new walls in Phase Five of the Crescent construction.
Pictured are Karsten, Jeff Buderer, and Sean who are vibrating the concrete to remove air pockets.
6/14/01
The audience sat on Music Center roof which has steps perfectly angled for stargazing.
Pictured is Sebastian and Wes Ozier.
6/14/01
Slowly the full moon rose on the horizon to the last strains of the symphony.
6/11/01
Nick Falevina receives his certificate of completion from Workshop Coordinator, Wes Ozier.
6/11/01
The last week of the May Workshop coincided with Seminar Week of the June Workshop in which the Workshoppers are familiarized with
Arcosanti and Arcology Theory. Landscape Manager Karen Taylor shows the group the various flowers, trees, herbs, vegetables and other plants that beautify the Site.
6/11/01
Site Coordinator Tomiaki Tamura opened up the Archives to share some of Paolo's scrolls with the June Workshop. Pictured is a Space for Peace scroll.
6/11/01
Tomiaki also displayed one of Paolo's 10, four hundred page, aluminum encased journal/sketchbooks.
6/8/01
According to Val Kiri, her ceramics are "a celebration of relationships and creativity". Val Kiri
has been doing tilework for Cosanti Originals for three years, and privately for two.
6/8/01
Sue Anaya's intricate beadwork "is an ongoing experiment in understanding the language
of color and images that encompass the essence of a particular moment, emotion, or story".
Sue works as an archivist for the Cosanti Foundation.
6/4/01
Instead of pouring on the ground and then lifting the panel up, the first wall is poured in
place using the new rented formwork.
6/04/01
Workshoppers assemble this formwork for one of the "party" (partition) walls to be poured.
6/04/01
Habitat Manager David Tollas guides the formwork into place.
6/04/01
The crew set up different materials to cause a textured relief in the concrete including wood designs by Nadia and Monisha.
[Photo by Nadia Begin]
6/04/01
Midway through the pour, the crane malfunctioned which left 3 yards of ready-mix concrete in the truck.
[Photo by Nadia Begin]
6/04/01
When David Tollas announced the problem at Morning Meeting, staff from almost
every department joined to bucket up the remaining 3 yards by hand.
6/04/01
Periodically, Jennifer Luby gave the volunteers a refreshing spritz of water.
5/30/01
Resident Ira Murfin (left) organized the event with
Dan Seaman (right) of the Prescott
Area Poet's Association.
Dan acted as emcee for the event and Ira slammed for the Arcosanti team.
[Photos and text by Jennifer Thornton]
5/30/01
Teams from Flagstaff, Mesa, Prescott, Tempe, Tucson and Arcosanti competed for the title of
Arizona Slam Poet
Champions. Pictured: Amy Stitely, an Arcosanti workshopper who competed and won a spot on the team. Other Arco team members were Ira, Justin Dehnert, and Jessica Morley.
Randall Schultz was the alternate.
5/30/01
Arcosanti resident Jessica Morley reads her poem to the crowd. Jessica left Arcosanti on Monday to start a
teen center in N.Y.
5/30/01
In the preliminary round, the six teams were split in two groups of three teams.
Arcosanti, Flagstaff, and Prescott competed and then Tempe, Tucson and Mesa.
The winners, Prescott and Tucson continued on to the finals. Pictured are members of the Tucson (left) and Tempe (right) teams.
5/30/01
Judges were volunteers from the audience and had to rate each poem on a scale of 1-10.
5/30/01
Each team also brought a featured poet to read. Randall Schultz read three poems
and invited Workshop Coordinator Wes Ozier (pictured) on stage to read his hilarious and now famous gender-bending poem.
5/30/01
Tucson and Prescott faced off in the finals. Prescott won the slam with a cumulative score of 111.7
Pictured are two members of the Prescott team.
5/25/01
When they were ready, the garden crew turned the cover crop in by disking it repeatedly in different directions.
Then they made furrows in the soil and through flood irrigation, watered
the field all day and night for three days and then 4 days after in preparation to plant corn.
5/25/01
On Tuesday morning, Adam, the workshoppers, employees and volunteers from several different
departments joined together to plant 100 rows of blue and white varieties of Pueblo Corn.
5/25/01
Morgan (foreground), a Hopi elder and old friend to Arcosanti came to help plant and advise.
5/25/01
Unlike other varieties of corn, Pueblo corn is planted 12 inches below the soil. The group used
tools fashioned out of rebar to dig the holes.
5/25/01
From the field you can see the site on the mesa.
5/23/01
Wes, at the foot of the steps, handed the concrete buckets off to Workshoppers Tom, Karsten, Barrett, and Elisha.
5/23/01
Workshoppers Erika and Amy formed the end of the line.
5/23/01
Jeff and Tom doled out the concrete from the mixer
5/23/01
Victor with the help of Tasuku and Syu impressed the freshly poured floor with a bronze medalion crafted by Kip
5/21/01
A good deal of prep goes into hosting the concert series. Luz Adriana prepared
Columbian dishes with the help of her husband Victor (left), and Nadia Begin
(right).[Photos and text by Jennifer Thornton]
5/21/01
The Café is transformed by workshoppers and resident volunteers.
5/21/01
Ivan Fritz minded the Pub which offered beer and wine to Café patrons.
5/21/01
In addition to helping prepare the meal, Ali created a beautiful arrangement
of fresh fruit and whipped cream for dessert.
5/21/01
Luz Adriana (left) enjoys the fruits of her labor.
5/16/01
Lifting the panel. [Photo by Wes Ozier]
5/16/01
Chip, David Tollas, and Jeff Buderer guide the panel into place and add a brace
until the supporting walls are poured. [Photo by Wes Ozier]
5/14/01
A Workshopper assists
Sean, the Metal shop Manager to weld some of the concrete reinforcement. This
is sometimes necessary before tilting a silt-cast panel into place.
5/14/01
Restoration is a crucial part of maintaining Arcosanti. Workshoppers
Ruby and Francesco carry gravel off the foundry housing units. After the roof
is cleared off, leaks will be repaired.
5/14/01
A group of Workshoppers also clear gravel off the "round unit" in order to re-roof
it.
5/10/01
Conviviality, a chance for the Workshop
to meet the Residents and
vice versa, was held around a bonfire in the Mind's
Garden. [Photo by Jessica Morley]
5/10/01
Landscape Manager Karen Taylor (left) chats with May Workshoppers.
[Photo by Jessica Morley]
5/10/01
Foundry Manager Nick Bortel
chats with Michael Bittman a.k.a. Dr. Sparks who will be leaving Arcosanti for
the summer. [Photo by Ivan Fritz]
5/07/01
Victor and Luz Adriana hold baby Victor Manuel. [Photo by Jennifer
Thornton]
5/07/01
A family portrait. [Photo by Jennifer
Thornton]
5/07/01
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1/18/01 Joe Henson, gallery manager,
and Andrea Holdt, planning intern wait at Morning
Meeting. During Morning Meeting all of the residents
come together in the Vaults
to share information about the upcoming day.[Photo by Wes Ozier]
Two arcosanti residents share their practice of yoga to start their day.[Photo
by Wes Ozier]
Tourists pose on the Sky Theater. Arcosanti hosts 50,000 visitors, tourists
and guests each year, with regular tours every day between 9 am and 4 pm on every hour.[Photo
by Wes Ozier]
The average daily temperature during January here is 55deg. Arcosanti's passive
solar designs capture the heat of the sun to increase the temperature inside
of the structures without having to rely solely on wasteful artificial environmental
controls.[Photo by Wes Ozier]
Paolo Soleri examines
a styrofoam furniture model to be cast in our bronze foundry. Full scale versions
of the furniture are commissioned to be designed by Paolo and then crafted in
stone by an Italian company. Also displayed on the table are other prototype
models.
1/1/03
Happy New Year 2001! After the Christmas party, Gallery Manager Joe Henson, Residents
Adam Nordfors, and Yasha Leytush, and Ecosa
student Zach Lawrence jam together in the café. Photo and text by:
Jennifer Thornton
The Ecosa program
has also completed it's term this month. At their party, everyone gathered to
watch Aaron Brakke's video documenting the people present at Arcosanti, at this
time. Photo and text by: Jennifer Thornton
Also at the Ecosa
party, Landscaping Manager Karen Taylor and Tom D'aquani chat. Tom is working
as a facilitator with the Alternative Leadership Team. Photo and text by:
Jennifer Thornton
After a
workshop has completed, a meeting is held to get the workshopper's evaluation
of the program. The November Workshop
gave it's feedback to residents
and management. Photo and text by:
Jennifer Thornton
November Workshopper
Monisha, cooked a delicious dinner of Indian cuisine in the café. Dishes
from the northern, eastern and southern regions of India were represented Photo
and text by: Jennifer Thornton
On December 12, resident
Ira Murfin and former resident Aaron Kahn held a theatre workshop in the music
center. Part of the group humorously reenacts the moment Adam found $20.00 during
an "Adopt a Highway" clean up. Photo and text by:
Jennifer Thornton
Former Resident Morgan
McCourt serves coffee from his cube to participants of the last Camp synergy.
Photo by: Keisuke Ichinose
Arcosanti Christmas Party! After dinner, Justin and Emilie lead Christmas carols on the piano. Zach,
Adam, and Yasha provide accompaniment. Photos and text by:
Jennifer Thornton
Foundry crewmember Aaron Kahn, tails for the first time during a pour. The
tailer needs to shoulder the brunt of the weight (approximately 90lbs.)
to allow more control over the speed of the pour. Photo and text by:
Jennifer Thornton
Photo by: Jeff Manta
Photo by: Jennifer Thornton
Graduation Day!
Workshopper Brian Syzdek receives his certificate of completion at Morning
Meeting.
Site Coordinator Mary Hoadley, poses with Arcosanti's first cook -
Dottie Buhrig. Dottie served meals from "Plywood City" in Camp
from 1970-1973. The Camp kitchen was later transformed into the Bunkhouse
units. Photo by: Ivan Fritz
Departures… Landscaping crewmember Losida Garcia (in white t-shirt), says goodbye at Morning
Meeting. She left last week for an adventure in Spain and New Zealand that will
last several months.
Construction Manager Toni Fragiacomo and Habitat Manager Dave Tollas guide
the placement of a pre-cast panel in Phase Five. Photos by: Keisuke
Ichinose
After placement of the panel, the final adjustments are made by plumbing and
leveling.
Finally, a brace is put in place to support the panel until the surrounding
walls are poured.
Ecosa students Aaron
Brakke, Zachary Lawrence, Emily Wetherbee, and Emilie Pechuzal practice a song
composed by Aaron and Zach. They will perform it today at the Mountain of Faith
Church in nearby Cordes Lakes. Photo and text by:
Jennifer Thornton
Linda Roby, Arcosanti 's new
Public Relations Coordinator, is working hard to significantly increase
interest and attention to the Project.
We welcome her to the staff. Photo and text by:
Jennifer Thornton
Over 120 people came to run on Sunday at the first annual Arcosanti 5K. The
race was conceived and organized by resident
Stephen Cote in partnership with the Arizona
Road Racers. Sponsorship was provided by the Arcosanti
Community Council. Stephen is seen here crossing the finish line after completing
the course in 20 minutes, 43 seconds. Photos and text by:
Jennifer Thornton
Residents Jennifer Jackson
and Steven Mackie head up to the starting line.
Everyone is gathered at the starting line - the race was minutes away.
The last leg of the beautiful course.
The scene at the finish line. Resident
Jennifer Jackson completes the race in 25 minutes, 30 seconds.
Resident Keisuke Ichinose
not only ran for Arcosanti, but also for Japan.
Race organizer Stephen Cote and resident
Gregor Knauer present Gypsy Denzine her award for being the top female finisher.
Her time was 19:43.
Top male finisher Kelvin Broad was awarded a bronze Soleri
windbell donated by the Arcosanti foundry. His course time was a speedy
16:51.
Resident Gregor Knauer
congratulates the top teen male finisher on his winning time.
Eight year old Catherine Cuda won a ceramic tile for finishing at the top
of her age group.
Happy Thanksgiving 2000! Luz Adriana, Paolandrea, Katherine and Tristan pose with the famous unbreakable
turkey piñata. Photo and text by:
Jennifer Thornton
The dinner from above. Photo by: Jeff Manta
Residents, workshoppers and Paolo enjoy good food and conversation.
Landscaping crewmember Losida prepares fresh picked olives for Arcosanti
Organics. After the olives are sliced, they will soak for six months in
a salt-water brine to remove any trace of bitterness. Photo and text by:
Jennifer Thornton
Construction crewmembers negotiate the lifting and placement of a pre-cast
panel in Phase Five.
Workshoppers
and Ecosa students
watch from the rooftops.
The final adjustments are made by plumbing and leveling the panel. Photos
and text by: Jennifer Thornton
The construction crew checks how the crane handles a load in anticipation
of lifting a pre-cast panel the next day. Photo and text by:
Jennifer Thornton
Construction Foreman Ray Shong, and Workshopper
Alex Mason prepare to pour a concrete frame column for Phase Five. Photo and
text by: Jennifer Thornton
Workshoppers
assist the Arcosanti construction crew to proactively reroute winter rains away
from the wood and metal shops. Photo and text by:
Jennifer Thornton
The construction crew and Habitat Manager also prepare the ground for extending
a gas line to a more convenient location. Photo by:
Jennifer Thornton
David Tollas, Habitat manager, is directing a precast panel placement at the
East Crescent
construction.
At the latest quarterly all site meeting held at the library at Arcosanti,
the project activity report was made and some community issues were discussed.
Photo by: Jennifer Thornton
Adam, Arcosanti
Organics (Garden) coordinator, discuss with his crew what seeds to plant
in the Camp greenhouse. Photo by Doctress
Neutopia
Ivan Fritz, Network Technology Support coordinator, installs a network cable
system for the broadband(T-1) internet access for the residential part of the
site. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
Arcosanti Beach Party is hosted by Dr. Sparks (Michael Bittman)in the Pool
Cube which was used by Soleri as his drafting studio for a short period in the
beginning of the project. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
At this year's Arizona State Fair, Arcosanti Organics received numerous awards
for their garden produce. Adam who is in charge of the Arcosanti agricultural
program with help from Losida and dedicated volunteer crew deserve the credit
for their accomplishment. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
Katherine and Kip are mounting "Arcomedia Panels" outside wall of the office
for demonstration. Panels are produced by people who purchase Soleri's
Special Assembly Bells as a part of our participatory architecture program
and will eventualy be integrated into the curved interior walls of a future
building at Arcosanti.
Photos by: Doctress Neutopia
Ron Chandler has returned to resume a position with the facility management
team. Finding some dry periods in this rainy season, he is rearranging the modular
bricks on the terrace in front of the West Housing. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
Halloween party at Arcosanti begins with decorating an apartment in
East Crescent Phase 3. There is much merriment in the apartment crowded
with people in creative costumes. Photos by: Doctress
Neutopia
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
Looking inside the air tube, a fan creates a downward draft inside the winter
garment. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
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07/01/00- 2 of 6 07/01/00- 3 of 6 07/01/00- 4 of 6 07/01/00- 5 of 6 07/01/00- 6 of 6 Permanent, seasonal or up-and-down tensile roof performance venues are a specialty
of FTL/Happold. Soleri and Dalland met at an international architectural forum
in Prague three years ago where they both expressed an appreciation of the other's
work. Now the Cosanti Foundation
and FTL/Happold are joining forces to design one of the most important visual
and functional elements of the award winning East Crescent at Arcosanti.
Once designs are complete, the next phase of completing the project begins:
fundraising. Underwriters are being sought for the project.
5/03/01
The construction crew prepares the silt-cast panel to be lifted up into place.
[Photo by Sue Anaya]
Foundry Manager Nick Bortel
(left) assits Crane Operator and Metalshop Manager Sean Oehler. [Photo
by Mark "Ozi" Friedrich]
The crane lifts the panel. [Photo by Sue Anaya]
Resident Tristan Tollas gives
the thumbs-up for a job well done. [Photo by Jeff Manta]
4/30/01
April Workshoppers, Leif
(foreground) and Franz (background) transport concrete from the mixer to the silt-cast
panel formwork. [Photos and text by Jennifer
Thornton]
The Garden Crew
builds a rock wall or armored swale to manage the run-off down the Mesa. It
is one of a series of small dams built to capture rain water for the soil.
A few weeks ago, Landscaping and Construction teamed up to dig a ditch to the Minds Garden with a Ditch Witch.
The ditch would eventually house a water pipe.
4/26/01
Arcosanti Organics
offered a bounty of organic vegetables and greens for sale in the Café yesterday.
Pictured are Garden Manager Adam Nordfors and Losida Garcia, who recently returned
to Arcosanti after a four-month hiatus. [Photos by Ivan Fritz]
4/20/01
Timothy Balker, a pilot from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott
had to make an emergency landing on the north side of the Arcosanti dirt road.
He was flying a Cessna 178 heading for Phoenix, when a leak in an oil line obscured
visibility and forced him to land on our property. [Photos by Jeff Manta]
4/20/01
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4/19/01
Michael Bittman, a.k.a. Dr. Sparks gives a lecture each workshop on solar energy
and conservation. Here he is describing to March and April Workshoppers,
how he would set up a typical energy system, utilizing alternative sources of
power: wind, solar, and water. [Photos and text by Jennifer
Thornton]
March Workshopper Ali
Sadiqi, Resident Katie Hamilton and a visiting friend watch the lecture.
Community News:
Resident Ron Chandler hosted
a cookout in Camp in lieu of dinner
in the Café. Residents and Workshoppers
roasted hotdogs and marshmallows over a fire and enjoyed Camp's relaxing atmosphere.
4/16/01
Last week the construction crew poured another silt-cast panel for Phase V. Pictured
is the prepped formwork with requisite silt and rebar. [Photo by: Victor Arcos]
Facilities Department member, Curtis Arnold repaired the Foundation's
thirty-year-old cement truck - a great improvement over working with the small
cement mixer. [Photo by Victor Arcos]
Habitat Manager David Tollas and Construction Crewmember Jeff Buderer work to
funnel the mixed concrete into the concrete bucket suspended by the crane. [Photo
by Jennifer Thornton]
Matt Heitel and Dave Tollas work together to transfer the concrete from the
bucket to a wheelbarrow below. [Photo by Jennifer
Thornton]
The crew spreads the concrete into the panel formwork [Photo by Victor Arcos]
Crewmembers use a screed to smooth the concrete into the panel. [Photo by Jennifer
Thornton]
[Photo by Jennifer Thornton]
4/11/01
At Morning Meeting, March Workshopper
Joost Zwart receives his certification of completion from Workshop Coordinator
Wes Ozier. Morning meeting is held
in the Lab Building/Woodshop
on rainy, windy, or especially chilly days. [Photos and text by Jennifer
Thornton]
The March graduates pose on top of the vaults. Pictured left to right are: Cheyne
Roose, Joost Zwart, Ali Sadiqi, Yumiko Shineha, Mark "Ozi" Friedrich
It may have taken awhile, but he finally did it! J.C. Miller completed the five-week
Workshop
program one week per year for the past five years.
Community News:
Resident Tristan Tollas turned
four years old last Thursday! Here are a few photos from the birthday festivities.
4/5/01
They're here!
Students from the Osaka College of Technology pose in front of the upper apartments
in EC III. [Photos and text by Jennifer
Thornton]
The twenty students from Japan will be participating in a two-week Workshop
parallel to our own Workshop
Program.
C.I.O. Tomiaki Tamura checks in the students, and assigns accommodations. He
will be working with them throughout the week to familiarize them with Arcosanti
and Arcology Theory.
4/3/01
Pouring a silt-cast panel:
Construction Crewmember Jeff Buderer, mixes concrete while March
Workshopper Joost Zwart transports it to the prepared formwork. [Photos and
text by Jennifer Thornton]
March
Workshopper Cheyne Roose helps to prep the formwork for the pour.
Habitat Manager David Tollas (far left), construction crewmembers and
Workshoppers, pour concrete into the formwork.
3/31/01
Garden Update Part I
This greenhouse is teeming with life. The Garden
Crew are growing numerous organic vegetables and greens in the beds of the main
Camp Greenhouse. [Photos
and text by Jennifer Thornton]
Garden Manager
Adam Nordfors (left) and Garden
Crewmember Marty Acompord plant echinacea seeds in soil blocks to start in the
greenhouse.
A nice healthy eggplant.
Broccoli and cauliflower seedlings are ready to go to one of the outside garden
beds.
Looking Good ! Adam and Marty check the moisture levels in the recently
constructed Vermaculture system (the breeding and keeping of worms). The worms
process excess food scraps and cardboard and their castings enrich the soil.
[These photos are a bit dated due to the website downage we experienced]
3/28/01
Foundry crewmember Gabe Van Housen's
last request before he left Arcosanti to travel was to have a Night Pour. The
Foundry agreed, and two weeks
ago they poured bronze Soleri
Windbells under a full moon. Pictured: Foundry
Manager Nick Bortel, Gabriel Hendrix, and Justin Dehnert. [Photos and text by
Jennifer Thornton]
Resident Momishka Johnson
twirled fire for the crowd in between heats. Misha left Arcosanti this afternoon
to live in Italy.
3/26/01
Two weeks ago, the ISP that was hosting this website suffered what they referred
to as a "catastrophic failure" of many of their main servers. As a result,
we have been down. After many exhaustive phone calls, e-mails, and faxes we are
proud to announce that we are back online and running from Arcosanti's very own
web server! The server is located onsite, and the content is being brought
to you directly over our T1 line. [Photo by Jennifer
Thornton Text by Ivan Fritz]
3/9/01
Graduation Day
The Graduates of the February
Workshop pose for their commemorative photo. Pictured left to right are:
Jeremy , Chris, Brendan, Branden, and Matt. [Photos and text by Jennifer
Thornton]
At Morning Meeting, Workshop Coordinator Wes Ozier, presented a certificate
of completion to Jeremy and the other Workshop
participants.
Wes congratulates D.J., another participant in the February
Workshop.
3/7/01
Ceramics Update:
Last week Ceramicists Katherine and Larry unloaded ceramic
windbells and tiles from
the kiln. Katherine is examining a hand-carved bell
for cracks and imperfections. [Photos and text by Jennifer
Thornton]
Ceramicists Bernadette and Larry applied a natural glaze consisting of flux,
silica and minerals to a series of bisque-fired bells.
They then returned the bells
to the kiln to set the glaze.
Ceramicist Val Kiri also applied glaze to bisque-fired tiles.
3/5/01
Visits:
Paolo Soleri poses with
Globy at Wednesday's School of Thought. Globy is a class project of Chicago's
Ogden Elementary third-grade class. Resident
Ira Murfin's Mom, their teacher, sent Globy to bring back photos and
souvenirs that will explain Arcosanti
and Arcology Theory to her
class. Arcosanti is one stop on Globy's worldwide tour to visit unique and
interesting places. [Photos and text by Jennifer
Thornton]
Alumni Returnee Rocky, visited Arcosanti for a couple of weeks to lend a hand
to construction and restoration projects. Rocky is replacing a door on a cube
during Wednesday's Camp Synergy.
Departures:
Last month Resident/Volunteer
Keisuke Ichinose returned to Japan after an extended stay. Here he is presenting
his Camp Expansion Project proposal.
2/28/01
Alumni Returnee Oz (left) and Workshop
Coordinator Wes Ozier (foreground) joined the Construction Crew to work
on the second half of the crescent surrounding the ampitheater, otherwise known
as Phase Five. [Photo and text by Jennifer
Thornton]
Wes climbed on the crane for a unique view of Arcosanti's scenic surrounding
landscape. [Photo by Wes Ozier]
The crane provides a bird's-eye view of the Construction Crew working
on a silt-cast panel. [Photo by Wes Ozier]
Construction crewmembers, Ray and Brad clean the formwork supporting the freshly
poured panel. [Photo and text by Jennifer
Thornton]
2/26/01
At Thursday's All-Site Meeting, Residents
Karen Taylor and Katherine Jones discussed their fundraising efforts to participate
in the Montana
AIDS Vaccine Ride. They need to raise $3400.00 each to qualify for the
575-mile bicycle ride, but hope to raise $10,000.00 for the cause. If
you would like to support their efforts please contact them at permalands@hotmail.com
[Photos and text by Jennifer Thornton]
Also at the meeting, Garden Manager, Adam Nordfors reported on the progress
of the gardens
and greenhouses
in Camp.
Later that evening, Residents
gathered under the stars to watch the first installment of Cinematheque's film
series - Dealing with Distractions. Gregor Knauer, Cinematheque's founder,
acted as projectionist.
2/22/01
At Frugal Soup this month, Ron Chandler recounted his experiences with the homeless
in America and Paolo's
daughter, Trustee Daniela
Soleri, offered an international perspective on food and hunger. Workshopper
Riku Hakateyama is seen here enjoying her modest meal. [Photos and text by Jennifer
Thornton]
C.I.O. Tomiaki Tamura, and Paolo
Soleri dole out the simple vegetable soup to those in attendance.
Stephane Jacques, filmed Arcosanti for the French travel show Detours du
Monde. He is one of five reporters traveling the world visiting significant
and interesting places
Frugal Soup coincided with the annual meeting of the Trustees.
A.L.T. members joined with the Trustees
for a breakfast meet and greet in the Caf».
Trustee Doug Lee looks
over plans for new construction with Habitat Manager, Dave Tollas and Planning
Volunteer Victor Arcos.
2/19/01
The snow is picturesque and the rain is much needed by the desert soil, but they
also create the phenomena known as the "Vault
Lake". Last week Construction, Landscaping and the Workshoppers
repaired the drainage system for the melted snow and rain. Jeff Buderer, Jennifer
Luby and Wes Ozier work to separate soil from gravel. [Photos and text by Jennifer
Thornton]
The group also worked with Arcosanti Information Services to dig a trench for
conduit. Network Manager, Ivan Fritz is seen here gluing together PVC conduit
that will house Cat.5 cable. This cabling connected West
Housing to our High Speed Network.
Michael Bittman a.k.a Dr. Sparks assisted A.I.S. to snake the Cat.5 Cable through
the conduit.
Workshoppers
Holly and Brendan fill the trench back up with the gravel.
Alumni returnee Orie Miyako cleans up the soil from in front of the Lab
Building.
2/16/01
Today is sunny and warm, but just two days ago Arcosanti was blanketed with snow.
Facilities Manager, Randall Schultz clears the path to the administrative offices
housed in the building also known as the S.O.D.
Unit. [Photo and text by Jennifer
Thornton]
The North Rim Cave offers a lovely view of a bird in flight over the snow filled
valley and Agua Fria River. [Photo by Jeff Manta]
The interplay of shapes can be found in the architecture all around Arcosanti.
[Photo and text by Jennifer Thornton]
2/14/01
Happy Valentine's Day!
Arcosanti residents put on
their annual art show in the Café
which will run until the end of March 2001. Kip Hersted organized this year's
event and has several of his sculptures displayed. Seen here are two bronze works:
In a Boxand Bifurcated Bird. [Photos and text by Jennifer
Thornton]
Centrally featured, the lovely Yellow Curvist Madonna by Randall Schultz
is flanked by oil pastels, and acrylic paintings by Adam Nordfors on the left,
and photographs by Jennifer Thornton on the right.
An intricately carved Celtic cross reflects in a handmade mirror, both by Raymond,
also known as Construction Foreman, Ray Shong.
Ceramicist Val Kiri arranges some of her creations to be displayed.
Here are two works from another Arcosanti Ceramicist, Larry Meagher. Both pieces
use the unique firing process Raku.
Pictured l.to r. are photos by J. Thornton, a spiraling sculpture by Justin
Dehnert called Cherubim, an oil painting by Jessica Morley, followed
by Dark Star by Randall Schultz. The preceding photos only represent
a portion of the work displayed in the show. Other participating resident
artists include: Victor Arcos, Gin Harrison, Joe Henson, Katherine Jones, Gregor
Knauer, Sean Oehler, Wes Ozier, and Karen Taylor.
2/12/01
Workshop 2001!
Paolo Soleri meets with
the February Workshop
to field questions about the 63
topics in his book Arcosanti:
an Urban Laboratory?. The Workshop
has just completed their Seminar Week in which they were familiarized with Arcosanti
and the fundamentals of Arcology
Theory. [Photos and text by Jennifer
Thornton]
Cosanti resident Roger Tomalty
instructs the Workshop
about the prehistory and geography of the surrounding area.
Workshop Coordinator, Wes Ozier conducts an orientation meeting with the February
Workshop
in the Arcosanti Café.
He is seen here speaking with Alumni returnee, Orie Miyako and her friend Riku
Hakateyama, who is a participant in the Workshop.
2/8/01
Last week CBS Television came to Arcosanti to shoot a travel segment for their
Early Show. The camera crew is seen here shooting the gorgeous view from the Sky
Suite balcony. The segment is due to air on C.B.S. on 2/9/01 between
7-9 a.m. MST. [Photos and text by Jennifer
Thornton]
The crew also filmed some interiors of the Sky
Suite.
Resident Toni Fragiacomo
and a journalist from the CBS affiliate in Phoenix were filmed strolling by
the Ceramics Apse as part
of the travel piece.
2/6/01
Camp Synergy
Residents worked together on
Friday morning to prepare Camp for
the first Workshop
of 2001. Briana and Tristan look for worms as their moms weed garden beds in Camp.
[Photos and text by Jennifer Thornton]
Resident Katie Hamilton heads
off to mop yet another cube.
Residents Brad Jacobs and
Syusaku Suzuki work together to repair a roof of one of the river-facing cubes.
Resident Marty Acompord and
new Workshopper
Chris clean out the bunkhouse units.
Residents Victor Arcos and
Ron Chandler work together to replace a dilapidated window and door of one of
the cubes.
Camp Coordinator Ira Murfin, and
Alumni returnee Morgan McCourt gather wood at the Resource Center - a place
in Camp to store and reuse useful
materials.
2/1/01
Former Secretary of the Department of Interior Bruce Babbit, makes a visit to
Arcosanti. [Photos and text by Jennifer
Thornton]
Foundry crewmember Justin Dehnert,
explains the process of making a bronze bell mold to Mr. Babbit
Mr. Babbit's accommodations - the Sky
Suite, overlook Arcosanti and the Agua Fria National Monument. The Monument
was established by President Clinton in early 2000.
1/26/01
A Morning Meeting is held at the Recyclying
Center where we sort out materials to be reused on site or reprocessed elsewhere.
Paul Vigne demonstrates an appropriate way to differentiate the recyclables
to the residents.
1/24/01
A track lighting system is considered for the new Archives Office in the East
Crescent Phase 3. The staff are evaluating the layout in relation to the electrical
supply line at the ceiling.
1/18/01
The first snow of the Millennium landed on the Arcosanti Vaults
which rose from the Arizona High Desert 30 years ago. [photo by Ivan Fritz]
The cacti among the Basult rocks get the same treatment from the Flurry from
Heaven. [photo by Ivan Fritz]
1/15/01
1/15/01
1/12/01
1/11/01
1/7/01
1/1/03
ECOSA student Catherine Martin discusses the Nudging Space Arcology Model with
Arcosanti resident. The ECOSA program started in September, and finished in December.
[Photo by Wes Ozier]
Sean Oehler, metalshop coordinator, completes a welding project on top of the
Lab Building. [Photo by Wes Ozier]
1/1/01
Happy "01-01-01", the first day of the month, the first month of the year, the
first year of you know what. Earthrise photo by NASA
1/1/01
Looking back at some of the events of the past busy month… Residents
Morgan McCourt, Keisuke Ichinose, Briana Luby, and Tristan Tollas pose under
the rebar tree. Photo by: Yasha Leytush
12/25/00
Paolo Soleri presents
Cosanti Originals and Cosanti Foundation employees with a Christmas card and
bonus. Resident Jennifer
Luby receives her card.
12/22/00
12/18/00
The November workshop
poses for their graduation photo on top of the
Vaults. This was the last workshop for this year. The program will resume
again in February 2001. Photos and text by:
Jennifer Thornton
12/13/00
12/11/00
After a year and a half working on the Daily Progress, the Paradox Project,
and on community development projects, Doctress
Neutopia moves on. She sends her well wishes to Arcosantians. Photos and
text by: Jennifer Thornton
12/06/00
12/03/00
11/29/00
11/26/00
11/23/00
Arcosanti residents, workshoppers
and guests gathered together in the café for a potluck feast. Paolo
Soleri is seen here sampling some of the desserts in the buffet. Photo by:
Jeff Manta
Photo by: Jennifer Thornton
11/20/00
11/17/00
11/16/00
11/15/00
11/13/00
11/09/00
11/08/00
11/07/00
11/04/00
11/03/00
11/01/00
10/31/00
10/30/00
10/26/00
The new Metal Shop manager, Shawn Oehler, modifies the railings in the Bell Tower
stairwell in the Crafts III,
building to bring them up to the regulations.
10/25/00
In the Arcosanti Cafe,
the changing of one garment to another signifies the changing of the season and
the coming of winter. A large, long tubular garment hangs down from the Gallery
level of Crafts III building to the Cafe down below. Its purpose is to circulate
the warmer air that rises to the Gallery down to the Cafe in the building. Looking
inside the air tube, a fan creates a downward draft inside the winter garment.
10/24/00
On a rainy day, Arcosanti workshopper, Dash Merrick-Kamm has the job of cleaning
one of the
Two Suns Arcology models, Timber-Mining Arcology, which has been displayed
in the foyer next to the library. On the slope of the model is the energy apron,
greenhouses with a transparent membrane on top. The trapped heat along with other
thermodynamic effects can provide a micro-climate for holticultural environment
as well as space heating for the structure above.Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
10/23/00
At Morning Meeting in the
Vaults, Michael Bitman aka Dr. Sparks, shows a new photovoltaic panel that
works also as roofing material. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
At the lecture on solar energy to workshoppers, Dr. Sparks suggests an employment of
something like the Genset Technology (Solar-Hydrogen energy conversion sytem)
as a renewable energy application for Arcosanti. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
10/17/00
The construction crew pours a slab of concrete outside the new archives rooms
in the East
Crescent Complex. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
10/16/00
A new drafting setup at Camp will provide workshoppers a place to work on their personal projects.
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
10/15/00
Workshoppers
work with the crew leader to widen and improve the drainage on the pathway to
the Cafe.
The slabs will be washed out few hours after the concrete placement to give
an exposed aggregate texture appropriate for non-slip surface treatment. Photo
by: Doctress Neutopia
10/09/00
Paolandrea Arcos celebrated her third birthday with a party in the Arcosanti Cafe.
The cafe was transformed by the balloons, birthday cake, ice cream, the penata,
gifts and the happy smiles of parents, children, Arcosanti workshoppers and residents.
Photo by Keisuke Ichinose
David Tollas hugs the birthday girl Paolandrea and his son Tristan. Photo by
Keisuke Ichinose
10/09/00
Workshoppers
and guests talk with Paolo
Soleri over lunch at the Arcosanti Cafe before the Xtet performance.
At the Colly Soleri Amphitheater,
Xtet from Los Angeles performs 20th Century classics and cutting edge pieces.
On stage are Vicki Ray, piano; David Johnson, percussion; and Elizabeth Baker,
violin. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
10/06/00
Time to lift the siltcast wall panel. Construction crew works with the crane operator
to put the first panel into place in the phase five (Eastside) of the
East Crescent Complex. Photo by Stephen Cote
Photo by Stephen Cote
10/05/00
Robert Storm who has been the Metalshop coordinator at Arcosanti for the last
4 months spent his last day welding the door to the new Soleri archives in the
East Crescent
Complex. Robert is heading back to the Seattle area. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
10/03/00
A Japanese T.V. crew videotape
Paolo's for their program, "Beyond the Century," a popular NHK (public broadcasting)
series about concerns and hope for the next century, which will be aired in December.
Among the questions asked by the interviewer were Soleri's ideas on "Lean Alternatives,"
his view on global economics and the homogenization of culture. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
09/29/00
Today's Camp synergy gets ready to house 18 new workshopper.
Camp is the first place where people who participate in the Arcosanti project
live. When the program starts, the workshop volunteers attend seminars or work
on the construction site up-the-hill and sleep in the Camp near the river at night.
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
Synergy crew work to replace stones outside one of the Camp cubes.
Italian architecture students from Paolo's
home town of Turin inhabit the bunk house at Camp. They are part of the October
workshop program. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
09/27/00
Adam the coordinator of Arcosanti
Organics explains the photograph as, "Disking the field outside of camp in
preparation of a dry planting of cover crops in hopeful anticipation of October
rains. Once the weed population is brought under control, this field will be divided
into sections and put into a cycle of crop rotation, pasture land, and fallow
field." Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
Losida works in the garden beside the
East Crescent Complex picking oregano for residents and visitors to sell
in the Arcosanti Gallery. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
09/26/00
Construction crew works on the first column of the
East Crescent Complex Photos by: Doctress
Neutopia
09/25/00
Flying to Arcosanti from California for the weekend, Paradox co-founders Michael Gosney,
and Ron Anastasia prepare an outline of the Paradox Conference in 2001 in the
Arcosanti Cafe.
Presenting their ideas at the Paradox conference organizing meeting, Tomiaki
Tamura, and Art Allsworth,
make suggestions and comments on the upcoming conference. Also present at the
meeting was Doctress Neutopia (the photographer). Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
Kathleen Ryan works in the
Soleri Archives researching articles for grant proposals. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
Dr. Paolo Soleri talks
with book publisher John about his new manuscript the Omega Seed Manuals Volumn
I & II to be published in the spring by Berkeley Hills Press. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
09/21/00
Alumnus
Mark Shiflett has been visiting Arcosanti for the past several weeks on leave
from the Navy. He worked at Arcosanti for four and a half years. His last job
was Office Manager. Mark says that he considers Arcosanti his home. Photo by:
Doctress Neutopia
09/20/00
Ivan Fritz and Jeff Manta of the Arcosanti Information Services team, set up the
Arcosanti network with a fractional T1 (frame relay) at the speed of 512 K. Pictured
with them is
alumnus Lou Dallara (above) who has been instrumental in helping them get
the service up and running. The high speed Internet access has finally arrived
at Arcosanti. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
09/18/00
Tomiaki Tamura, archivist
and Arcosanti onsite coordinator, reveals one of the Space for Peace scrolls from
the Soleri Archives for workshopper
and residents to view. Archives
will be moving into a new office in the
East Crescent Complex within a few months. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
09/14/00
September workshoppers Andrea Holdt and Gail Wolcrott work with the maintenance
crew digging a hole near the Foundry Apartments in search of a plumbing problem.
Today is Andrea's 23rd birthday. She said that this birthday is certainly one
she will never forget! Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
09/13/00
The strong and gentle ceramicists, Katherine Jones and Larry Meagher spend a hot
afternoon in the shade of the ceramics apse. Dr.
Paolo Soleri uses apses (quarter of spheres) in his architectural design to
use passive solar energy. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
09/12/00
Construction manager Toni Fragiacomo and September workshopper
Linda Roby fill the concrete mixer getting the material ready for today's pour.
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
Stephen Cote and Ray Shong work spreading out the concrete for the pre-cast
silt panel for the
East Crescent Complex Phase Five. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
Arcosanti workshoppers,
Gail and John Wolcrott, help to screed the concrete within the wooden frame
for the silt cast panel. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
At the end of the working day, the construction
crew, poses for a photograph beside the finished silt panel. The panel will
be set into place as a key panel after the proper curing time for a least three
weeks. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
09/11/00
Today Estefania Villamizar puts the final touches on Paolo Soleri's latest arcology,.
It will be premiered at the "ARCHITETTURA IN VISTA" at Ordine degli Architetti
di Roma and also presented at the closing of the Biennale in Venice this coming
October. The arcology is entitled, "Nudging Space" Photo
by: Doctress Neutopia .
09/10/00
Dr. Laura Sewall (photographed second from the right), a professor of ecopsychology
from Prescott College, is teaching ECOSA
students at Arcosanti. After classroom time, she eats lunch and engages in conversation
with students at the Arcosanti Cafe
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
.
09/06/00
Luz Adriana Arcos and Linda Henson, women from South and North America, plan out
meals in the Cafe. They, and the
other cooks, provide us with a good selection of food for both herbivores and
omnivores. The Cafe is opened daily for lunch. Please, come take a tour and join
us for lunch! Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
09/05/00
Bess works at Camp in the herb garden.
Her loving care is bringing the garden back into shape. Last week she gave Paolo
a handful of his favorite cooking herbs. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
08/31/00
A bird's eye view of the
East Crescent Complex. construction area. Today the construction crew starts
a pour. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
08/31/00
The steps are starting to harden around the wooden form. The Arcosanti
workshop program teaches the necessity of teamwork during a concrete pour.
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
08/31/00
During a stimulating School of Thought conversation with Dr.
Paolo Soleri, a rainbow appears outside the Arcosanti library's round window.
We were discussing the future of Arcosanti, the land around it, and how to become
a model of ecological lifestyle. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
08/30/00
The first week of the ECOSA Institute at Arcosanti starts out with three-day hike
in the desert to learn survival skills as well as to discover the importance of
creating ecological sound human habitat. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
08/30/00
Flittering throughout the Vaults, a swallowtail butterfly lands on a flower. Butterflies
and arcologies, a vision
of nature and architecture in harmony! Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
08/29/00
Last week Ron Anastasia, the co-director of the Paradox Conferences, visited Dr.
Paolo Soleri and his editor, Kathleen Ryan, at Cosanti. Ron is working on
a preface to Paolo's new manuscripts, the Omega Seed Manuals. The volumes, a collection
of Soleri's essays, should be published at the first of the year. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
08/28/00
A publisher from San Franscico, Sandtosh aka Brad Olsen, visited Arcosanti doing
research for his next book on sacred places of North America. He asked Arcosanti
residents if they thought Arcosanti
was a sacred place, and if so, why. He can be reached at: santosh@peacetour.org
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
08/28/00
Gregor and Neutopia take a walk with Sandtosh to the top of the mesa where Native
Americas once live. Gregor poses in one of rock foundations of the ancient dwellings.
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
08/23/00
Multi-talented Scott Riley and Jeff Buderer are working in the heat duct tunnel
building a new copper piping system. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
08/22/00
Karen Taylor, coordinator of landscaping,
cuts grapes off the vine. At Arcosanti, grape vines help to shade sunny areas.
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
08/22/00
Outside of the East Crescent, a green Humming Bird sucks the nectar of a sunflower.
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
08/21/00
A foundry synergy brings
workshoppers
together to assemble bronze bells and to mix the foundry sand. Photo by Allen
Huddeston
08/21/00
This morning,
workshoppers are called to mix the foundry sand. Photo by Allen Huddeston
08/17/00
Misha Johnson picks a juicy fig off the fig tree near the Foundry
apartments. At Morning Meeting today it was announced for all to pick the delicious
fruit. Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
08/16/00
Dr. Paolo Soleri talks
with Yasha and Wes about the space as reality and the Omega Seed hypothesis during
this week's School of Thought session. Paolo and onsite coordinator, Tomiaki Tamura,
have returned from a trip to Japan. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
08/15/00
Wes Ozier, the new workshop coordinator, is photograph here with three workshoppers
from Japan. He has expressed good ideas for developing the workshop program and
expanding enrollment. We are very fortunate that he has joined the Arcosanti staff.
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
08/14/00
Arcosanti organics gardener,
Adam Nordfors, looks over the peaches the morning work crew picked in the orchard.
He will be taking the peaches to market in neighboring towns and cities. Photo
by: Doctress Neutopia
08/10/00
August workshoppers listen to Gallery manager, Joe Henson, tells stories about
Colly Soleri in the Colly
Soleri Amphitheater. Mrs. Soleri died in 1982. But the concert
series she started lives on at Arcosanti. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
08/09/00
Young composers are at Arcosanti this week, practicing their scores, recording
their music, and teaching to the Arcosanti community about contemporary music.
On Saturday night, we look forward to their concert
which is opened to the public. Please come! Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
08/08/00
A bell made by Dave Tollis with designs by Kristy, Gabe, Nick, Thomas and Dave.
A collaboration representing the strong team rapport in the Bronze
Foundry under Dave's management. Dave will leave for six weeks with Nadia
and Tristan. Then, when he returns, he will work supervising construction. Photo
and Text by Allen Huddleston
08/04/00
Workshoppers Jennifer Jackson who is working part time with
archives, and Molly Yarnell who has been working with Paradox Project clean
up the Camp bathroom during a Camp synergy. We look forward to a new workshop
starting on Sunday. We have a new workshopper coodinator
who will appear on the Daily Progress next week! Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
08/03/00
Arcosanti habitat crew chains the bronze to the Bronze
Foundry. In less than a hour, 10,885 pounds of bronze was lifted to its destination.
What team work and arm muscles will do! Photo by Allen Huddleston
08/03/00
Adam lifts the bronze ingots from the truck to start the Arcosanti bronze chain.
Photo by Allen Huddleston
08/02/00
Misha Johnson makes a mold of workshopper Davide Mazzaglia's face. The July workshop
is over this week. After she makes a clay caste of the mold, she will have something
very special to remind her of their dear new friendship formed during his five
week stay. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
08/01/00
Time to peal the peaches! An Arcosanti synergy brings us all together in the Cafe
to start the process of making delicious peach products. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
07/28/00
Andy Millison has been a superb gardener
at Arcosanti for the last 21 months. He is pictured here beside the Paulownia
trees behind the cornfields. Thanks, Andy, for bringing fresh, organic foods to
our tables. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
07/27/00
At the bakery, you will not only find tasteful delights, but cultural diversity!
Roy and Rie both speak Japanese! But one can also order in English. Arcosanti
is a cosmopolitan prototype. arcology.
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
07/26/00
To beat the heat, the construction crew starts at 5:30 am. More concrete is being
poured outside the
East Crescent Complex. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
07/25/00
A Disco at Dusk party brings workshoppers
and residents together in the
Arcosanti Cafe. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
07/24/00
In the Colly Soleri Amphitheater,
workshopper
Rie Takahashi practices Chopin's Fantaisia Impromptu as Gregor Knauer reads aloud
from the book Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey in honor of Paolo's 81st year.
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
07/23/00
On the corner of one of the steps of West Housing, a Black Widow spider catches
a beetle in her web. At the edge of an arcology,
wilderness can be experienced. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
07/20/00
A hot afternoon did not stop us from having an all site meeting underneath the
garment architecture of the
Colly Soleri amphitheater. Paolo Soleri reads us his ideas on the drug and
alchol policy for Arcosanti residents
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
07/19/00
Tony Brown, the director of the Ecosa Institute which stands for Ïthe ecology
of things,Ó will be holding their first semester on sustainable design at Arcosanti
this fall. Tony talks with the Arcosanti
Community about what Ecosa students will be doing during their course. For
more information about the course please write: ecosa@mwaz.com. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
07/18/00
If you like good food, drink, music, being able to spend time with friends, and
beautiful architecture the place to have been last Saturday night was Arcosanti.
Arcosanti residents wave to the camera during the summer celebration. Photo by:
Doctress Neutopia
07/14/00
Get ready for Italian Night
tomorrow at the Arcosanti. Guest chef, Necce Regis and her crew work to prepare
dinner for tomorrow night's big event. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
07/13/00
Time to pick peaches again! The peach trees are filled with juicy, delicious peaches!
What an oasis of an orchard to find in the Arizona desert. In this photo, Arcosanti
gardeners Adam
and Andy take a bite after working during a blazing hot morning. What bliss! RIPE
ARCOSANTI PEACHES! Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
07/12/00
Tristan & Brianna, two of the younger Arcosanti residents, discover how to beat
the desert heat by bathing in wet silt in the Ceramics Apse. The silt workshop will
be easy
for them when they gain a few more years. Photo and Text by Cliff
Hersted
07/06/00
Norm Strewsbury of Flagstaff, AZ has been video taping the Arcosanti Bronze
Foundry, operation for the last few days. On Friday, he suspended from the
top of the apse to video the bronze pour from a higher perspective, an Arcosanti
first. We await the finished video which will be accompanied by appropriate music,
and it might be useful as a training video. Photo and Text by Cliff
Hersted
07/05/00
Last month Alumni
came back for a working reunion. This year the alumni focused their attention
on helping the Consanti Foundation update their database. There was talk of expanding
their Web presence. Officers were elected, president: George Kosmides, treasurer:
Chris Anderson, and the new secretary is Ruth-Claire Weintraub. Thanks for everyone
who came! We love you! Others in the photo: Art
Allsworth, Derek and Doctress Neutopia. Special thanks to Arcosanti Alumni
webmaster, Lou Dallara, who during the week helped to set up our new computer
network. Photo by Lou Dallara.
07/01/00 - 1 of 6
Pour 1:
The Arcosanti Construction Crew smoothes the freshly poured concrete slab of Phase
V. This signals the completion of the
East Crescent and the beginning of additional commercial and residential space.
Photo and text by Jennifer Thornton.
Pour 2:
Jeff Buderer and Workshoppers Syusaku and Kyouhei screed the concrete floor
of Phase V. Photo and text by Jennifer
Thornton.
Pour 3:
Head of Planning Nadia Begin joins construction crew members Ryu and Sorato
to smooth the freshly poured floor of Phase V. Photo and text by
Jennifer Thornton.
Pour 4:
Construction Manager Toni Fragiacomo and Workshoppers Nathaniel and Syusaku
screed the freshly poured concrete floor of phase V. Photo and text by
Jennifer Thornton.
Pour 5:
Paolo Soleri surveys
the freshly poured concrete slab of Phase V as Site Coordinator Tomiaki Tamura
and Workshopper Kristy smoothes its surface. Photo and text by Jennifer Thornton.
Pour 6:
Construction Crew leaders Katherine Jones and Jeff Buderer and Workshopper Kristy
pour concrete into what will be the floor of Phase V. Photo and text by
Jennifer Thornton.
06/30/00
In the Vaults during
Morning Meeting, anthropologist Jerzy Zaborski explains to the Arcosanti
Community how some of the earliest people once lived on the banks of the Aqua
Fria river. After the meeting, he showed people who were interested the artifacts
he had collected during his visit. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
06/29/00
A historic moment for Arcosanti in the Paradox
room as Ivan and Jeff send the first file over our new Arcosanti computer
network. Congratulations to the folks who made the network a reality. Special
thanks goes to Lou Dallara who helped Jeff and Ivan with the network during last
weekend's Alumni Reunion. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
06/26/00
After eating birthday cake in honor of Dr.
Paolo Soleri's 81st birthday, he explains his newest philosophic ideas to
alumni and residents during another School of Thought session. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
06/22/00
On a hot afternoon, the landscaping
crew takes time to peal garlic which was grown at the Arcosanti gardens. Photo
by: Doctress Neutopia
06/20/00
There are so many exciting images to publish from this past weekend's Jazz Splash.
In this image guest of honor, Javon Jackson, plays in the Colly
Soleri amphitheater. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
06/19/00
During this past weekend, the Prescott Jazz Society sponsored their annual Jazz
Splash at Arcosanti. The three-day festival brought many new faces here. On Saturday,
the Kawambe Omowale, African drum and dance theater, invited the audience on stage
at the Colly Soleri amphitheater.
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
06/15/00
Every spring and summer, a beautifully colored lizard sits by the visitors' entrance
to Arcosanti and welcomes visitors from all over the world. He or she is not shy
and readily poses for photographs. I have personally seen this for at least five
years. I named this lizard 'rainbow' because of its many colors.Photo and text
by Cliff Hersted
06/14/00
While working in the Paradox
lab, Yasha Leytush concentrates on designing a new interface for the Arcosanti
Web site. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
06/12/00
Early this morning Ann and Ed pour slip (stoneware clay and water) into earthen
molds. Paolo Soleri
developed this method of slip casting earth bells by digging holes in the desert
and then casting the slip. The finished windbells are on view at the Arcosanti
gallery. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
06/06/00
Architect Estefanie Villamizar from Colombia (left) and Ryu Shinoda from Japan
are burning the midnight oil and putting the final touches on an architectural
model of a bridge designed
by Paolo Soleri to possibly be constructed in Venice, Italy as part of the Biennali
Di Venezia 2000 event. The bridge, 12.7 meters, is designed to go
over one of the canals. The model will be personally taken to Italy by Italian
Architect Antonio Fragiacomo early June 7. Things are wonderfully international
here at Arcosanti. Photo by
Cliff Hersted
06/05/00
Linda Roby has taken a week off frem her job in a Denver Gallery to attend the
Arcosanti Silt Workshop.
Here Linda is carving a series of sculptures in silt: "See, hear and speak no
evil." Photo by Cliff
Hersted
06/02/00
Robert Storm (right) has returned to Arcosanti to manage the Metal Shop. Here
he is consulting with Jeff Buderer, construction crew chief, on a sheet metal
project for the East
Crescent. Storm had worked at Arcosanti before in the woodshop and again in
the metal shop when he learned metal working skills from Brent Scott.
Apprenticeship at Arcosanti pays off for everyone. Photo by
Cliff Hersted
06/01/00
"An artist's installation on the roof of the Arcosanti Greenhouse Guest Rooms?
No. It is a new experiment by Paolo Soleri to test the efficiency of placing
recycled bottles on a roof to mitigate
the effects of the summer sun." Photo by
Cliff Hersted
05/31/00
The Arcosanti Archives starting the high-bandwidth network at Arcosanti! Photo
by Jeffrey Manta.
05/25/00
Three beautiful Soleri bells are being shipped overseas to Venice to be part of
the Biennale Di Venezia
2000 International 7th Architectural Exhibition. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
05/23/00
Arcosanti resident, Shawn
Oehler, makes a funny face for the camera while he works on the Arcosanti crane.
Photo by Jeffrey Manta
05/22/00
On a hot Arizona day, landscape crew members, Karen and Losida, find a way to
cool off by cleaning up the gold fish pool near the Ceramics
Apse. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
05/19/00
This week construction workshoppers are placing concrete blocks on the ground
level of the new East
Crescent Complex units. The blocks will be used to help circulate the air
for the passive solar heating design. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
05/17/00
Arcosanti administration talks over the possibility of bringing in a T-1 line
with a representative from USWest Phone Company in the
Cafe. Such a line would allow us to expand our Web presence and be able to
upload video footage. Helping to support such projects at Arcosanti is always
welcome. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
05/15/00
New Arcosanti resident, Corey Frendberg, works to put up sunscreens on the Paradox
Lab. The Paradox Program is now one year old. Congratulations to all the folks
on and off site who have made the Paradox Program a reality at Arcosanti! Photo
by: Doctress
Neutopia
05/10/00
Arcosanti's diverse and talented
ceramics studio staff gets a little help from the thirty architecture students
visiting from Japan for ten days. Ed Werman, ceramics manager, was so delighted
he treated everyone to Arcosanti bakery goodies. Photo by Cliff Hersted
05/09/00
Randall Shultz demonstrates to the Japanese students how to do siltcasting. Sign
up for the next siltcasting
workshop in May and come experience the fun for yourself! Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
05/08/00
Desert
Knights musicians and belly dancers perform on the Arcosanti stage at the
Colly Soleri Amphitheater. Photo by Yakov Leytush
05/07/00
Shirlee Wheeler and Dr.
Paolo Soleri discuss ideas during last week's School
of Thought session. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
05/04/00
Japanese students work with the Arcosanti habitat crew during today's camp synergy.
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
05/03/00
A concrete pour at Arcosanti is always an exciting time for workers in construction.
This week another group of Japanese students work on the East Crescent Complex Photo by Scott Riley.
05/02/00
An image from the theme "multi-cultural trash" inspired a wonderful party in the
Arcosanti Vaults. Photo
by: Doctress Neutopia
05/01/00
Arcosanti residents talk informally
after morning meeting. In the foreground, a photograph of Arcosanti 2000 makes
one question what is real at Arcosanti, the vision or the reality? We invite you
to apply for a workshop
and find out for yourself! Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
04/27/00
Kristie and Tony host a party in East
Housing. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
04/26/00
This morning Hopi elder, Morgan, helps Arcosanti
agricultural workers plant native seeds. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
04/25/00
Arcosanti resident, Justin,
helps the crew with the monthly recycling of cardboard. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
04/24/00
On her two week visit to Arcosanti,
alumnus, Gerhild, who worked at Arcosanti for three years in the garden talks
with Gregor who is presently working in the garden.
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
04/20/00
Japanese architecture students work with on site coordinator, Tomiaki Tamura,
in back of the East
Crescent Complex. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
04/19/00
During her off hours from the Arcosanti
Bronze Foundry, Losida Garcia is found gardening
at Camp. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
04/18/00
End of the World Circus
comes to Arcosanti! What fun! Wish you were here. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
04/14/00
How lucky Arcosanti residents and guests were today! In the
Cafe, they served Japanese food for lunch. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
04/13/00
Japanese students work on the finishing touches of the new apartments in the East
Crescent Complex. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
04/10/00
Arcosanti welcomes the new student group from Japan in the
Cafe Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
04/07/00
Tomiaki Tamura is conducting the Workshop
orientation with the new workshop group. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
04/06/00
Bernadette O'Neill is applying the glaze on the bells in the
Ceramics Apse. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
04/03/00
Andy is preparing for the Farmers Market which is held every two weeks in the
Cafe. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
03/31/00
Nick Miron is painting the bunkrooms during camp synergy. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
03/28/00
Neutopia is making a digital copy of Dr Paolo Soleri's books in the Paradox Lab.
03/27/00
The last week of the Arcosanti resident art show has resulted in a favorable review
in the Daily Courier. The show ranges from bronze sculptures to conceptional art
pieces about nature. If you are in the area, please visit the
Cafe and see for yourself the wide range of diversity. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
03/25/00
After sixteen years of being part of the Arcosanti
Community, working at a number of different jobs during that time, Scott Davis
says goodbye to Arcosanti. Scott, your presence here will not be forgotten! Thank-you.
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
03/23/00
Nadia Begin listens to Dr.
Paolo Soleri during another session of Soleri's school
of thought . Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
03/21/00
Shirlee Wheeler answers the phone calls coming into the Arcosanti office. She
is also one of the "Community Leaders" who are working to develop a better relationship
between residents and the onsite
coordinators. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
03/20/00
Board of Trustee member,
Art Allsworth, talks to residents
on what steps we need to take in order to advance a democratic governance structure
at Arcosanti. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
03/17/00
Early this morning an anonymous person left an offering on the bridge to
Crafts III . Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
03/16/00
Randall Schultz is working on the completion of
East Crescent. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
03/15/00
Antonio and Tomiaki are leveling the ground with a special device to prepare it
for the concrete foundation. East
Crescent Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
03/13/00
Returning alumnus, Angus Gluck, worked as a contract laborer on the East Crescent construction since October. Thanks Angus for your
recent months of service to the Arcosanti project. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
03/10/00
February Workshop Coordinator,
Jennifer Hinton, poses for a photo outside the Arcosanti office. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
03/08/00
Dr. Paolo Soleri watches
bulldozers make the final grading behind the East
Crescent complex. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
03/07/00
It really does snow at Arcosanti. Photo by Cliff Hersted
03/06/00
After a winter drought, the daily progress today is that it is raining! Joy, to
the rain! Allen, who cooks in the
Arcosanti Cafe , stands beside a water harvesting vessel. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
03/03/00
By day, Jeff Buderer works with the construction crew. By night, Jeff volunteers
with the Paradox Program and writes essays pertaining to arcology
as the way to evolve beyond the automobile culture and the single-family dwelling.
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
03/02/00
Dr. Paolo Soleri's wish
of starting a school of thought was manifested. Workshoppers
and residents discuss with
Soleri his concept of space. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
03/01/00
Justin and Joe stand next to the new chicken coop built beside the garden.
Part of permaculture design, the chicken "run" allows them to eat the pests as
well as fertilize the garden. The farmers hope the coop will also protect the
chickens from predators. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
02/29/00
Bronze bells continue to be produced by Arcosanti residents in the Foundry
Apse. As the wind picks up, the sound of bells inspires all who come to Arcosanti.
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
02/28/00
"Underconstruction," an art exhibit of resident artists is now on view at the
Arcosanti Cafe in the Crafts
III building. In this photograph, Kip Hersted's work is shown. More images
of the art show to come! Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
02/25/00
At February's All-Site Meeting, each resident was asked to tell their vision of
the future of Arcosanti. Dr.
Paolo Soleri who attended the meeting, wanted to see a school of thought
developed out of his vision of Arcology.
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
02/24/00
Chris Evans says goodbye to Arcosanti for a while to take another environmental
job in Washington State. He wanted to be photographed with the landscape
crew who have been working to create this beautiful garden. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
02/23/00
Katherine starts installing 12,000 pounds of steel footings for the second half
of the East Crescent.
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
02/22/00
Paradox onsite team members
Harry Smith, Yakov Leytush, and Doctress Neutopia visit Webmaster, Rob David,
in Flagstaff to discuss new ideas for the Web site. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
02/17/00
Construction workshopper decides what tool to use to help dig out a ditch for
the East Crescent
complex. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
02/15/00
Arcosanti resident, Kip Hersted,
demonstrates to workshoppers the process of making Arcomedia panels. Photo by:
Doctress Neutopia
02/11/00
Workshoppers show off their
silt casts on a beautiful Arizona day. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
02/10/00
Since Paolo Soleri
can not be in Italy to accept an award given by Torino Polytechnico, Tony Fragiacomo
interviews Paolo on videotape which will be shown during the awards. Photo by:
Doctress Neutopia
02/08/00
After five years of service to the Urban Laboratory, Bruce Bender, packs up his
bus and moves to California. Bruce, may your memories of Arcosanti be dear to
your heart. Thank you for all the years you devoted to the goal of making Arcosanti
a prototype Arcology. Photo
by: Doctress Neutopia
02/07/00
Josh came for a tour and was so intrigued by Arcosanti that he signed up for the
workshop. The workshop starts
today. Welcome Josh! Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
02/05/00
New Paradox Workshopper, Harry Smith, helps with recycling. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
02/03/00
Arcosanti resident, Linda Fournier,
moves jobs from managing the bakery to working in bookkeeping. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
02/02/00
Karen Taylor, landscape coordinator,
works in one of the edible urban gardens. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
02/01/00
Arcosanti residents who support the Black Mesa Indigenous struggle pack up food
and clothes collected from the Arcosanti Community. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
01/29/00
Momishka Johnson spends a sunny Saturday at work in the
Ceramics Apse. She is removing some slip-cast Soleri Bells from their plaster
molds, to next be dusted with a colored oxide and then carved with designs. Photo
and text by Benjamin Ericson.
01/26/00
Shawn, Misha, and Kristie make an appearance from the balconey of East
Crescent Phase One. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
01/24/00
Allen and Louisa cook a healthy meal in the Arcosanti Cafe.
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
01/24/00
Tour guide, Ira Murfin, explains the Arcosanti 2000 model to guests in the Arcosanti
Gallery. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
01/21/00
Cheerful Arcosanti construction
worker, Jeff Buderer, helps build a concrete form that will be part of the
drainage system. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
01/19/00
Arcosanti resident, William Warren, spends part of his leisure time in the
Vaults playing his drum. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
01/18/00
During "Morning Meeting" guests answer questions from the Arcosanti community.
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
01/13/00
While tackling the task of patching the Arcosanti pool,
Herb pauses to pose for a glamour-shot. Photo by Jeff Manta
01/12/00
With the onset of winter and colder weather, construction has moved indoors to
concentrate on interior finish work. Here, Paul and Ray install a new custom-crafted
cabinet along the stairwell in East
Crescent housing unit #3. Photo and text by Benjamin Ericson.
01/10/00
In one of the greenhouses,
Andy plays the didjeridoo to help make life at Arcosanti grow. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
01/07/00
During a beautiful "Morning Meeting" in the
main vault, Paradox Director,
Ron Anastasia, expresses his vision of Arcosanti 2000. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
01/06/00
Arcosanti hosts over 50,000 visitors every year. The Gallery,
on the third floor of the Crafts
III building, welcomes all of our visitors and showcases Paolo Soleri's ideas
on Arcology. Tours start here, with an introduction to the Project, as Justin
is giving here, and continue through the entire site. Bronze and ceramic Soleri
bells, Paolo's books, jarred olives and herbs from Arcosanti
Organics, and resident-artist handiworks are also sold here. Photo and text
by Benjamin Ericson.
01/05/00
The riparian habitat surrounding the Agua Fria waterway which runs through Arcosanti's
property is a delicate one. With grant-funds from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
Arcosanti residents are participating in a Riparian Restoration Program, erecting
a three-and-a-half mile barbed-wire fence around the area to keep cattle out and
protect the habitat. In this photo, Rio and Karen lug a roll of wire across the
desert to continue the fencing. Photo and text by Benjamin Ericson.
01/03/00
A new millennium and a new optimism inspires Arcosanti. Brianna, Jennifer, and
Tristan blow bubbles to wish you a New Year, a New Century, and a New Millennium,
one that certainly will become an Age of Arcologies! Best wishes from us here
at Arcosanti 2000. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
12/21/99
The Daily Progress reports will be on hold for the holidays. Best wishes to all
for a safe and peaceful season. Check back after New Years for Arcosanti's continued
progress into the new millenium! Photo and text by Benjamin Ericson.
12/17/99
Both ceramic and bronze Soleri
Bells are manufactured daily on site at Arcosanti, at the Ceramics
Apse, and at the Foundry
Apse. Individual artisans have the opportunity to embellish each bell with
their own designs, in sympathy with Soleri's compositional standards. Photo and
text by Benjamin Ericson.
12/14/99
Arcosanti's new 12,500 gallon polypropylene water cistern recently arrived, replacing
the older metal tank and allowing for nearly twice the water storage capacity
so as to provide for the needs of a growing community. The older metal tank may
possibly be reused in the future as part of a rain-water catchment system on the
roofs of the East
Crescent Complex to tap into the hydrological cycle for irrigation applications.
Photo and text by Benjamin Ericson.
12/11/99
In an Arcology, the buildings respond to the changes of the seasons, usually by
employing the devices of what Paolo Soleri calls, "garment architecture." One
such space employing this device is the three-story atrium in the Crafts
III building. It is passively heated by the sun through the course of the
day and the warm air from the lower floors rises and gathers in the pyramid-shaped
glass cap of the structure. During the winter months, in order to redistribute
this warm air, a 40-foot, cloth cylinder
is slipped over a circular frame which houses a fan, and hung in the center of
the atrium. The fan pulls the warmed air gathered in the glass roof-cap at the
top of the cylinder and pushes it down through the cloth tube where it pours out
onto the first floor, rewarming the space. Photo and text by Benjamin Ericson.
12/10/99
Sited on a secluded mesa, two miles from the nearest highway, residents at Arcosanti
enjoy a pristine habitat right at their doorstep. This exposure fosters a keen
sense of responsibility in maintaining a clean environment. We fastidiously recycle
and reuse everything we can, and in the the spirit of stewardship, we also participate in the Adopt A Highway Program,
maintaining a section of Highway 17, near our exit at Cordes Junction. The prize
this time around for most unusual object found by the highway-side?: a full box
of Viagra. Photo and text by Benjamin Ericson.
12/09/99
When each one-ton shipment of raw bronze ingots arrives for the continued production
of Soleri Bells, community
members form a "bronze-chain" on the hillside below the Foundry
Apse to transport the 25-pound bars of bronze up to the kilns for melting
and pouring. Photo and text by Benjamin Ericson.
12/06/99
With the recently poured concrete footings approaching a cured state, the East
Crescent Complex comes one step closer to completion. The design for the Complex
follows the mixed-use pattern prevalent within all buildings at Arcosanti. The
lower level spaces overlooking the ampitheater are planned for semi-public use,
such possibilities including: a cafe, a recreation/health center, and resident-businesses.
The upper floors will be reserved for shared-use
and living quarters. Photo and text by Benjamin Ericson.
12/04/99
Much of the detailing-work in the construction of Arcosanti is performed on-site.
Cabinets, trim, fixtures, lighting, and railings, to name a few, are all elements
which are fabricated in the various shops. The reuse of materials in these fabrications
is always desirable, as well, and is an example of frugality in practice. In this photo, current workshopper, James
Davenport, who has opted to spend his time in the Metalshop cuts apart some scrap
metal to obtain pieces which will be welded into a railing. Photo and text by
Benjamin Ericson.
12/03/99
Poetic, acrobatic, and pyromanic, the performance art group,Flam
Chen returned to Arcosanti last week for another brilliant and inspired show. The Vaults at the heart of Arcosanti are an ultimately ideal
venue for Flam Chen. The soaring architectural space provides a theateresque backdrop,
the reinforced concrete construction allows for solid riggings to swing from,
and being an open-air space, products of combustion can escape easily. Photo and
text by Benjamin Ericson.
12/02/99
Arcosanti's 860+ acre property is rich in geologic and ethnographic history. Native
American Indians made many settlements in the area and some of the signs of their
presence still remain. Pictographs are to be found throughout the site and there
are the ruined remains of an ancient pueblo perched upon a mesa up the Agua Fria
wash. In this photo, Roger Tomalty explains to workshoppers some of the archaeological
methods, such as studying pot-sherds and examining fallen stone walls, to glean
clues from the past. Photo and text by Benjamin Ericson.
12/01/99
Paul Bagley instructs Troy Curtis in the proper installation of a new saw-blade
on the table saw at the Woodshop.
They are preparing to fabricate parts for the wood veneer cabinets to be installed
in the housing unit, East Crescent #3, which is nearing completion, with only
interior finish work left to go. Photo and text by Benjamin Ericson.
11/29/99
After much anticipation and preparation, the day for pouring concrete finally
arrives. Nearly eighteen cubic yards were poured into footing forms, then troweled
to level and left to cure over the next few weeks under wetted carpeting. Form-work
for the walls of the East
Crescent Complex can now begin. Photo and text by Benjamin Ericson.
11/27/99
Residents, workshoppers and invited visitors gather in the Cafe
for a Thanksgiving feast. With community members coming from such varied backgrounds,
the resulting potluck included the traditional fare - Turkey, Cranberry Relish,
and Pumpkin Pie - as well as some exotic dishes: Thai Curried Tempeh & Veggies,
Spicy Quesadillas, Focaccia Breads, and even a Tofu Turkey. Later, some indulged
in the wood-fired hot-tub in Camp and were then treated to a session of readings:
poetry, mad-libs, music, and stories, in the Octagon community-building. Photo
and text by Benjamin Ericson.
11/19/99
Making the best of an unfortunate situation, volunteers pluck and clean the 19
chickens which were killed in their pen the night before by either skunks or a
large cat. As a lesson in frugality, once again, reality proves to be the best teacher.
Some of the meat from the birds will be used in the Cafe
this weekend, and the rest will be served at the Thanksgiving meal later in the
week. Photo and text by Benjamin Ericson.
11/18/99
Andy Millison, Manager of Arcosanti
Organics, displays his recent crop at the Farmers Market in the Cafe.
Residents can shop for fresh, organically grown crops such as Mustard Greens,
Kale, Cherry Tomatoes, Eggplant, Squash, Wild Lettuce, Arugula, and Radishes,
to name a few. Photo and text by Benjamin Ericson.
11/17/99
Uarada and Brianna play together in the Arcosanti Cafe. Uarada is part of theElderhostel program and Brianna is the daughter of one of the
residents. They are playing beneath explanatory drawings of Paolo Soleri's design
for the Hyper Building. Photo
and text by Benjamin Ericson.
11/17/99
Nadia, Manager of the Planning department, compiles surveying information gathered
earlier with workshoppers, Corrina and Sarah. Photo and text by Benjamin Ericson.
11/13/99
Sarah Fahey musters some might to bend steel re-bar during the first day of construction
for the November workshoppers. The re-bar is tied together and laid into trenches
in preparation for the pouring of concrete later in the week. The footings for
the remainder of the East
Crescent Complex will then be complete. Construction can then continue onto
the framework for the cast-in-place walls. Photo and text by Benjamin Ericson.
11/12/99
Morning work team covers up the new water pump line.
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
11/11/99
Workshoppers meet Paolo
at the Aqua Fria for a philosophy session. Students have the opportunity to pick
Paolo's brain with questions they develop from reading his philosophies. Photo
and text by Benjamin Ericson.
11/10/99
Workshoppers learn of poolside
pictographs likely left by Native Americans who inhabited this area since around
1,000 A.D. Photo and text by Benjamin Ericson.
11/08/99
Watch out for your toes! Bruce Bender uses the jackhammer to dig out a water line
in back of the East
Crescent.
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
11/05/99
Melissa Andrews works in the construction crew at Arcosanti. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
11/04/99
During the second session of the community building workshop,
Dr. Paolo Soleri shares with the Arcosanti
Community his response to the New Arcosanti Vision proposed by Ron Anastasia
and Tom D'Aquanni. He said that he supports the vision as long as it adheres to
his basic principles: remains a laboratory
for urban structures , is based on equity,
creates a lean society, and is an alternative to the present economic system.
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
11/02/99
Tom D'Aquanni and his wife, Jan, led the Arcosanti Community in a community-building
workshop and meditation. This session was called "Completing the Past." Photo
by: Doctress Neutopia
11/01/99
Mel and Kelly, recent alumni, say their wedding vows during their ritual at Arcosanti.
"For we are born from one true heart, The beginning and the end, And in death
we do not part, We only meet again..." Congratulations, Kelly and Mel! Photo by:
Doctress Neutopia
10/30/99
Witches come out for the Halloween pumpkin carving party at the Lab building.
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
10/30/99
Jennifer displays her happy pumpkin face with a smile. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
10/28/99
Andy and Ira show off the Paulownia trees that are now growing in the agricultural
fields at Arcosanti. Paulownia trees have "value both as a fast producing timber
crop and as a tree which improves soil and the yield of surface crops growing
beneath the trees".
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
10/28/99
Andy, coordinator of Arcosanti
Organics, waters a new bed of garlic and shallots. Ira works on getting a
new bed ready to plant other frost resistant plants.
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
10/27/99
Construction crew works on the footing of the next phase of the East
Crescent.
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
10/22/99
Olive picking season again! Chris shows off an olive he picked from trees at the
Minds Garden.
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
10/21/99
Andy pours fresh water into a bowl for the cats in Camp. Last night the
Community Council discussed the cat policy on site.
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
10/19/99
Bruce and Kelly work on the next phase of the
East Crescent during a beautiful fall day in Arizona. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
10/15/99
Dave is hard at work pouring bronze to make Soleri Bells at the Arcosanti foundry.
10/12/99
Nadia and Chika, architectresses from East and West, work to build Arcosanti.
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
10/11/99
Takayuki saved the day by figuring out a way to get the wheel back on the ground.
Cars and arcologies don't mix!
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
10/08/99
Cars and Arcologies don't go well together. An Arcosanti resident drives her car
off the cement wall near the green
houses. Residents and workshoppers
work together to figure out what to do about it.
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
10/07/99
Another month, another Frugal Soup in the Vaults
to make us reflect on global hunger and how we can work towards ending starvation.
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
10/06/99
Mel catches a rattlesnake outside the East
Crescent complex. Photo by: Doctress
Neutopia
10/04/99
Karen and Paul pose in front of the Arcosanti booth at the Wholelife Expo in Phoenix.
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
9/30/99
Misha and Christie share a moment of friendship at the
Ceramics Apse.
Photo by: Doctress Neutopia
9/15/99
The construction crew preparing to lay footings for the east half of the East
Crescent.Check out the panorama of the construction site in the Arcosanti
Weekly Panoramas section
9/14/99
Workshoppers harvesting
adzuki beans in the Arcosanti
Organics fields.
Photos by: Doctress Neutopia
9/13/99
Our woodshop manager, Randal, installing a sunscreen for the Paradox Lab.
Photos by: Doctress Neutopia
9/08/99
Soleri meeting the new workshop
and elderhostelers.
Photos by: Doctress Neutopia
9/02/99
Jerry Brown, mayor of Oakland,CA., visiting the Arcosanti Community.
Photos by: Doctress Neutopia
8/27/99
Karen in the Library Greenhouse. View the scene in QTVR Panoramic media in the
Arcosanti Weekly Panoramas
section for full immersion!
8/26/99
Jose working behind the metal shop.
8/23/99
Randall, our woodshop manager, making a few cuts on the table saw.
8/18/99
Dirk sanding and repainting the molding boxes for the Foundry.
8/17/99
Excavating to make space for the new water tank.
8/12/99
Finishing off the wall behind the East
Crescent.
8/10/99
Lela checking the compost tea for the Camp
Gardens. View the scene in QTVR Panoramic media in Arcosanti
Weekly Panoramas to see what else is going on in Camp.
8/05/99
New workshoppers viewing
Soleri's archived scroll
drawings and notebooks.
Photos by: Doctress Neutopia
8/04/99
Fiona designing a mosaic for a table top.
8/02/99
Some new workshoppers taking
a break during Seminar week lectures.
7/30/99
It's concrete season again at ARCOSANTI!
This event launched the new Arcosanti
Weekly Panoramas section on the web. Check out what Arco really looks like
through QTVR media!
7/27/99
Paradox Director Ron Anastasia and Dr. Chris King from New Zealand exchange ideas
in the Paradox Lab.
Photos by: Doctress Neutopia
7/26/99
Monsoon season in the summer brings life to the usually dry river bed. Eleanor,
Lela, Susannah, and Juan enjoy a rare opportunity of rafting down the Agua Fria
River by Camp.
7/22/99
After a week of learning about Arcosanti, Japanese students say goodbye to Arcosanti
residents.
Photos by: Doctress Neutopia
7/20/99
Dr. Paolo Soleri and
Arcosanti's Web master, Rob David, discuss the future of the 3-d Arcosanti model
in the Paradox Lab.
Photos by: Doctress Neutopia
7/19/99
Japanese teachers take a tour of Arcosanti
Organics.
Photos by: Doctress Neutopia
7/16/99
Nadia Begin, planning manager, presents drawings of Arcosanti to 50 Japanese students.
Photos by: Doctress Neutopia
7/13/99
Construction workshoppers
prepare for 50 Japanese students.
7/12/99
Residents enjoy produce from Arcosanti
Organics.
Photos by: Doctress Neutopia
7/08/99
Misha mixing the slip for ceramic windbells in the Ceramics
Apse.
Photos by: Doctress Neutopia
6/30/99
Terrance finishes setting up the water tank for the drip irrigation system for
Arcosanti Organics.
Photos by: Doctress Neutopia
6/17/99
George is teaching me (Doctress Neutopia) to do the daily updates. So we picked
the pictures of our friends Misha, Lefty, Hassana, and Tristan to download into
the machine.
6/09/99
Three wise geese of Camp sound their horns, *honk* The sky is falling, Mother
Earth is sighing; Arcosanti is our solution to stop the crying. *honk*
6/07/99
Dario and George troweling concrete into the staircase at East
Crescent IV.
6/06/99
Concrete form work prepared by Dario and Michael for a circular staircase leading
from East Crescent
IV outside patio to the third floor.
6/05/99
Arcosanti community synergy to install East Crescent electrical line. Will, George,
Dario spool out electrical cabling into the East
Crescent heat duct tunnel, as David, Paul, and Herb lube and feed cabling
into pipe. At the other end of the tunnel (not pictured), Sparks, Mike, and Rob
operate the winch that is pulling the cabling.
6/02/99
Paolo, Neutopia, and Elefteria (top); George and Ron (bottom) after consuming
"The Matrix" for mind candy as part of the Paradox
Internship.
6/01/99
Sarah and Lefty show them how it's done.
5/29/99
Children playing in the Cafe at lunch time.
5/27/99
Residents discuss community issues during the quarterly All-Site meeting in the
Octagon.
5/26/99
Concrete counter tops for the new kitchen in Phase III of the East
Crescent.
5/24/99
Completed solar well pump installation.
4/30/99
Brad, Ruggero, and Dario preparing a form behind the metal shop.
4/29/99
Elderhostellers participate in a week-long Hopi Basket Weaving Workshop in the
Library at Arcosanti.
4/26/99
Students from New Way School cast tiles to be part of a permanent installation
at their school.
4/20/99
Sixty middle school kids participate in the Silt
Cast Workshop in the Vaults.
4/19/99
Ruggero and Dario installing a door frame and Christy dry walling in the East
Crescent.
4/13/99
The finished grate for the fire pit behind East
Crescent.
3/11/99
The devoted maintenance crew of Arcosanti.
3/10/99
The March Workshop learning
about the silt cast
technique used in the building process of Arcosanti.
3/09/99
Building a fire pit behind the rock wall in the East
Crescent Complex.
3/04/99
Paolo Soleri advising
Karen on the care of the olive and cypress trees in the Minds
Garden
3/03/99
Dry walling the new archive studio in the East
Crescent.
3/02/99
One of our gardeners, Will, pruning the olive trees in front of the Vaults.
He says :"Nature is not in the way, it is the way."
3/01/99
Grinding and welding in the metal shop with Paul and Dylan.
2/22/99
The February Workshop on
the east balcony of Crafts III.
1/20/99
Desmonde's first pour in the Foundry.
1/12/99
Anastasia, our new cafe manager in the Crafts
III building.
1/8/99
Human Chain passing bronze ingots up to the Foundry
Apse.
12/17/98
Ed, the ceramics manager, enjoying the sun in the Ceramics
Apse.
12/08/98
Discussion about Camp issues in
the Soleri Office and Drafting building.
12/07/98
Snow at Arcosanti and, of course, snowball fights!
12/04/98
Todd Dalland and Amedeo Perlas of New York based FTL/Happold architects and engineers
are at Arcosanti for an intense three-day consultation with Paolo
Soleri and the Arcosanti planning and design staff. The group is designing
the permanent tensile roof structure for the amphitheater of the Colly Soleri Music Center.
Though a temporary roof is now in place, the permanent roof will increase the
capacity of the amphitheater and open it up to the rest of the East
Crescent Complex which surrounds the amphitheater.
Nadia and Bruce preparing the model.
Working as a team in the Library.
Todd Dalland and Amedeo Perlas.
Soleri viewing the work in progress.
12/02/98
Nick repairing a hand rail in the construction zone.
12/01/98
Class on wood carving in the library.
11/18/98
Workshoppers mixing concrete for a patio slab.
11/17/98
Eduardo on the phone with the structural engineer.
11/16/98
Paolo Soleri showing
a special visitor the Arts Fair in the Arcosanti Vaults
.
11/13a/98
The Crane over the Heat Duct Tunnel!!!
(check out series of photos)
11/13b/98
Front wheels on the Heat Duct Tunnel Slab.
11/13c/98
The signal to roll!
11/13d/98
Discussion about moving the crane out of the construction area over the Heat Duct
Tunnel.
11/11/98
Nearing completion of the spiral rock wall.
11/10/98
Morning Meeting in the Vaults.
11/09/98
Paul concentrating on a lift.
11/04/98
The November workshop and
Elderhostel.
11/03/98
Preparing for a new photo studio and pouring a light scoop slab.
11/02/98
Making a design for a Silt
Cast Panel.
9/27/98
Nicole working in the woodshop.
9/26/98
Dave leads the crew in another pour!
9/25/98
The workshop at Taliesen West.
9/24/98
An all-site meeting.
9/23/98
The revitalization of the Arcosanti Vineyard continues.
9/22/98
Vibrating the concrete during a pour.
9/21/98
Casting a divider panel.
9/20/98
Amanda harvesting corn in the greenhouse.
9/19/98
Screeding the concrete.
9/18/98
Workshop having lunch on their field trip.
9/17/98
The crops from the large field.
9/16/98
Workshop having breakfast with the site coordinator at Cosanti.
6/18/98
(left to right)
Bert,Ben and Fabian tying rebar for a pre-cast P-panel.
6/16/98
Finger panel form work by the new June Workshop.
6/10/98
Some final work being done on a precast panel just tilted up into place.
6/08/98
Building a stone wall with embedded planter for a courtyard behind the East
Crescent.
6/03/98
Lifting the rebar cage for the Finger Panel.
6/02/98
Workshoppers laying a bed of wet silt on the bottom of the form to create a textured
surface on the face of the pre-cast panel.
6/01/98
Dave, the construction manager, giving a talk on crane protocol.
5/28/98
Amanda and Teri,the crew leaders for a special Silt
Cast Workshop in conjunction with Phoenix Free Arts for Abused Children.
5/28/98
A sample tile from the Workshop mentioned above.
5/27/98
Angus dry walling the interiors of Unit V of the East
Crescent.
5/26/98
Nobby's new kittens.
5/22/98
Pouring the walls for a Light Scoop Room .
5/21/98
Unloading sheets of dry wall for interior work in East
Crescent.
5/11/98
Placing a roof over the ceramic kiln.
5/6/98
Paolo Soleri and the
May Workshop.
5/4/98
Building a rock stairway below the pool.
4/29/98
Silt Sculpture Workshop
for Kids in the Vaults.
4/27/98
Designing in the Soleri Office and Drafting Studio.
4/23/98
Working together to dig out footings for Phase VII.
4/22/98
Dr. Sparks putting together a wind generator.
4/21/98
Bread out of the oven and an angry shoveller building a new path by the swimming
pool.
4/20/98
Building scaffolding behind the Light Scoop Room.
4/17/98
Arcosanti Organics
manuring the fields,soon to be farmed under the supervision of Hopi friends.
4/16/98
Kelsey compacting silt in preparation for a pre-cast concrete panel pour.
4/14/98
Crushing glass for recycling using the concrete mixer.
4/13/98
Building a raised flower bed in front of East Housing.
4/10/98
Installing the main water pipe for the East Crescent in the Heat Duct Tunnel.
4/08/98
Preparing to lift another precast concrete panel.
4/07/98
Forming up Light Scoop Walls.
4/06/98
An artist painting our Office Manager.
3/26/98
Chatting in the library during a rain storm.
3/25/98
Bob grinding steel in the Metal Shop and Jay fabricating a shelf in the Wood Shop
.
3/23/98
Tristan sends his greetings to everyone.
3/20/98
Controlled burn of the tumbleweeds along the Arco road.
3/19a/98
Aron says,"Concrete is your friend!".
Check out the series of images of todays pour:
3/19b/98
Placing the concrete into the concrete bucket.
3/19c/98
Placing the bucket over the slab next to Heat Duct tunnel.
3/19d/98
Dropping the mud!
3/19e/98
Working along side the pour by the fig tree.
3/18/98
Loading the batch plant for tomorrows concrete pour.
3/17/98
Casting footings for the east half of the East Crescent Complex .
3/16/98
Grinding rebar off an old cast.
3/13/98
Bruce digging on a cool March day.
3/12/98
Amanda, the gardener of Arcosanti
Organics, with the Romanesque Broccoli she grew.
3/11/98
The ancient ritual of foundry work at Arcosanti.
3/10/98
Building the footings for the west half of East Crescent.
3/09/98
Construction crew meeting the new workshoppers on the first day of their hands-on
experience.
3/06/98
James cutting onions for friday night dinner.
3/05/98
Putting rebar in place for a silt cast panel.
3/04/98
New Workshop digging footings for Phase IX of E.C. Complex
3/03/98
Community Council presenting themselves
to the new workshoppers.
3/02/98
Jason and Dennis mixing concrete for pavers!
2/27/98
Site improvement behind the Wood Shop.
2/26/98
Foundry artisan brushing bells they cast in the morning .
2/26a/98
Foundry gangstas at morning meeting.
2/25/98
Preparing for the new workshop during Camp Synergy.
2/24/98
Dave Tollas, our construction manager, being interviewed for television.
2/23/98
Paul doing some maintenance on the cement mixer.
2/19/98
Jake and Mark building a slab for a Light Scoop Room.
2/18/98
Placing the rebar for the pre-cast panel.
2/12/98
Preparing the silt for another pre-cast panel.
2/11/98
Pruning the Peach Orchard.
2/10/98
Morning Meeting in the Vaults.
2/09/98
Will teaching gardening in the Library Greenhouse.
2/06/98
Workshoppers first day building and posing.
2/03/98
Jeff plumbing the East Crescent.
2/02/98
Roger Tomalty giving a presentation to the new Workshop.
1/30/98
Our quarterly All-Site Meeting.
1/28/98
Manufacturing furniture in the Wood Shop
for East Crescent.
1/23/98
Lifing the pre-cast panel!.
1/22/98
Terri pouring bronze for the first time!.
1/21/98
Preparing to lift an 11 ton pre-cast panel next to the heat duct tunnel.
1/20/98
James and Desmonde working in front of the amphitheater.
1/16/98
The Happy Bakers of Arcosanti!
Jamie,Linda, and Pam.
1/15/98
Nadia checking gridlines while Bruce plays with Tristan.
1/14/98
Paul and Bert removing forms off a pre-cast concrete panel.
1/12/98
Bert preparing to run pipe in the recently finished Heat Duct Tunnel.
1/05/98
Brent and Tony fabricating a
steel roof for the ceramic kilns.
12/03/97
Supervising steel placement at the work site.
12/02/97
Nori sighting a builders level.
12/01/97
Preparing to set forms for the final roof section of the Heat Duct Tunnel.
11/26/97
Pumping 20 yards of concrete in a slab, a wall section and a footing.
11/25/97
Final preparations for a 20 cu. yd. pour in the Heat Duct Tunnel.
11/24/97
Cleaning the swimming pool.
11/20/97
Tieing steel for slab #9 in the HDT.
11/19/97
Welding steel frames for doors/windows in front of unit #5 of the East Crescent.
11/18/97
Transferring a pallet of bronze ingots up the hill to the Foundry.
11/17/97
Setting up formwork for a curved, siltcast panel.
11/14/97
Handicap ramp to the guestrooms still under construction.
11/13/97
Footing pour in foreground; crane swings to pick up more concrete.
11/10/97
First day of work for the last workshop of the year.
11/07/97
Group shot, showing off hand-made tiles.
11/06/97
Jeanette and Joe: two of our smiling faces in the Gallery.
11/05/97
Moving scaffolding.
11/04/97
Sunset from the top of the Vaults.
11/03/97
Setting quick beams for a Heat Duct Tunnel ceiling slab next to the Soleri Unit.
10/31/97
Julie, John, Evan and Steven.
10/30/97
Preparing forms for foundations.
10/29/97
Second 4 cu. yd. pour to finish section of slab.
10/28/97
Heat Duct Tunnel work continues with another 4 cu. yd. slab.
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