Cosanti Foundation Alumni & Friends

Cosanti Foundation Alumni & Friends Arcosanti, begun in 1970, is the world's first prototype arcology (architecture + ecology).

Since its inception in 1965, The Cosanti Foundation has sought to influence the way the built environment is created to ensure minimal effect on the surrounding environment. Through year-round public tours and programming offered at its two experimental architecture- and sustainability-minded locations—Cosanti (in Paradise Valley) and Arcosanti (near Cordes Lakes)—The Cosanti Foundation has shaped

and contributed to the global conversation about balancing humankind’s needs with the planet’s natural resource capacity for more than 50 years. In that time, more than 8000 people have participated in our hands-on construction workshops, building both Cosanti and Arcosanti, and becoming part of an international network of Cosanti Foundation alumni. More than 50,000 people visit Cosanti and Arcosanti annually, and another 20,000 people follow us across our social media platforms every day. The Cosanti Foundation additionally owns and operates a world-famous bronze and ceramic windbell business, Cosanti Originals, with manufacturing and gallery sales taking place onsite at both Cosanti and Arcosanti, as well as online at cosanti.com. Arcosanti is also home to a year-round multi-generational community of more than 60 residents, most of whom are workshop alumni and many of whom work or have worked for either The Cosanti Foundation or Cosanti Originals.

White Elephant Party at the Tollas’
12/25/2025

White Elephant Party at the Tollas’

A little dress up, some food, some corks and of course a bell for each attendee.
12/20/2025

A little dress up, some food, some corks and of course a bell for each attendee.

Paola Avila, Yvonne Brook, Bianka Alban and Yarrow Chao set up for Arco Holiday party.
12/20/2025

Paola Avila, Yvonne Brook, Bianka Alban and Yarrow Chao set up for Arco Holiday party.

JT Ostdiek '93 brought his son and sister for visit. He was a resident from "93-'95, learning woodworking on the job. Tw...
07/23/2025

JT Ostdiek '93 brought his son and sister for visit. He was a resident from "93-'95, learning woodworking on the job. Two of his projects include EC2 and the steps down to the pool. JT know teaches philosophy at Charles University in Prague. He includes a section on Arcosanti in his Utopianism class. Favorite memories include nights on the vaults.

Gathering on the Mesa April 25- 27Here’s a peak at the Alumni contributing to our reunion programming:*M Ali Sadiqi, for...
03/14/2025

Gathering on the Mesa April 25- 27

Here’s a peak at the Alumni contributing to our reunion programming:

*M Ali Sadiqi, former Cafe Manager is returning to guide the Italian Night dinner Friday April 25th. The menu will feature regional Sicilian dishes that highlight what we harvest here on or near the Mesa including prickly pears, cactus paddles and pine nuts.

*Matthew Waldman left the Cafe on the Mesa to pursue a post graduate sustainability program in Copenhagen. Now he is back in Arizona at Valentine, named one of the best new restaurants in the U.S.. Saturday evening Valentine and Matt will will treat us to a celebration of High Desert Flavors.

* Returning to assist Ali and Matt will be Krish Kleine former Cafe Assistant Manager and Jeremy Gusset who design the Arconaut Memorial Space for the last reunion.

* Saturday morning join former Arcosanti Tour Ambassador Ashleigh Rose for yoga in the Colly Garden.

* Finally wind down your reunion weekend with a round of Dinky Links hosted by Richard Johnson and Dr. Sparks aka Michael Bittman.

There’s opportunities for more volunteers. If you would like to help with Italian Night set-up and service, host the welcome table or assist with other activities please email [email protected].

Need to register? Click here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-cosanti-foundation-alumni-reunion-2025-tickets-1120598292659?aff=oddtdtcreator
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03/14/2025
https://www.porchusavenice2025.org/press-release-finalists
03/03/2025

https://www.porchusavenice2025.org/press-release-finalists

FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE U.S. PAVILION AT THE 19TH INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE EXHIBITION OF LA BIENNALE DI VENEZIA FOLLOWING OPEN CALL View of one of 52 finalist’s submissions: Civic PORCH by Studio James Carpenter / JCDA Inc. and Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates Inc. Courtesy “PORCH: An ....

Save the dates: April 25-27, 2025 for the Cosanti Foundation Alumni Reunion on the Mesa. Featured entertainment Saturday...
12/23/2024

Save the dates: April 25-27, 2025 for the Cosanti Foundation Alumni Reunion on the Mesa. Featured entertainment Saturday April 26 will be Earth Surface People lead by Arcosanti Foundry Artist Dakota Yazzie. The group is an indigenous (Dine/Navajo)lead music collective. Check out their recent video , Nanibaah's Freestyle, filmed at Arcosanti.

Directed by Cheyenne Weston. Creative direction by Andrea Stanley and Dakota Yazzie. 1st AC by Davienne HicksLighting/Grip by Ana Vasquez, Davienne Hicks, an...

Join us at Arcosanti this winter to help us restore a riparian habitat on two volunteer weekends: Feb. 8-9 or March 1-2,...
12/17/2024

Join us at Arcosanti this winter to help us restore a riparian habitat on two volunteer weekends: Feb. 8-9 or March 1-2, 2025! We will harvest poles from native cottonwood and willow trees and plant them along the Agua Fria River.

Visit the following link to secure your spot:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/river-habitat-restoration-weekends-at-arcosanti-tickets-1094666509999

This volunteer opportunity is part of our work as a ecosystem restoration community.

Join us at Arcosanti for a weekend of riparian restoration! We will harvest and plant poles from native trees along the Agua Fria river.

Some of the amazing bells available this year at the Annual Bronze Bell Sale at Cosanti today and tomorrow.📸: J. David T...
10/26/2024

Some of the amazing bells available this year at the Annual Bronze Bell Sale at Cosanti today and tomorrow.
📸: J. David Tabor

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