Arcosanti / Urban Labratory

I haven't been to Arcosanti in almost a decade. My past trips have always been in the winter and that includes Christmas a couple times. It was pretty hot and humid on this trip. The population of full-time residents has also diminished over the years.

After several trips to Arcosanti, this was my first time getting into the pool. It was at night, during a thunderstorm. It probably wasn't the smartest move, but it sure was beautiful.

I was also able to visit a few spaces I've never been in before.

This is the view from the Red Room. 

I've seen the guy in the fishing hat before. 

Seeing one of Soleri's sketchbooks up close and not under glass was incredible. This is five of seven.

It was in an exhibition I posted about in 2013. You can see that here. 

Source: Life Magazine, 1966

Now, Soleri hangs out in the archives most of the time.

This "post-production" Eames shell used to live in the ceramic studio. It's now stashed in the Red Room for safe keeping. 

The guestrooms are a lot nicer than they used to be and still very reasonable.

And they have a great view.

Learn more about Arcosanti here: www.arcosanti.org