The Scottsdale Republic edition of May 11. announced: " Soleri may create art for Waterfront". Paolo was chosen to create a signature public artwork planned for the downtown Scottsdale Waterfront Project surrounding the Arizona Canal.
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This is an exciting project for the Arcosanti Planning Department. Paolo Soleri and Special Projects Director Tomiaki Tamura go over the project with planning staff [from left] Luigi Ciaccia, Myriam Barrancos-Ram and Anita Punja.
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The staff works out a computer presentation from Soleri's original sketches and drawings. Luigi is a wizard in CAD design.
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The presentation includes a model of the bridge. Myriam and Anita.
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Model work continues.
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Selvam Rajmani creates a sophisticated CD-Rom Multi Media presentation.
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The design of the bridge consists of two large standing, stainless steel, cylinders, positioned right next to each other. Daily and seasonal positions of the sun will be reflected onto the bridge. The extended part of the design includes a water garden in a signature Arcosanti style plaza. The design was presented to Scottsdale's Public Arts Commitee and was received with enthusiasm. It now awaits approval.
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