[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_image type=”none” src=”https://porteengear.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Cosanti-Building-450×318.jpg” alt=”” link=”true” href=”#https://www.cosanti.com/” title=”” target=”blank” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][cs_text]When you visit Scottsdale, AZ, a must-see stop should be Cosanti just outside of Scottsdale!
This magnificent studio was home to Italian-American architect Paolo Soleri before his passing in 2013.
The structures are formed with concrete using the ground as a mold. All of the details were carved in a mound of earth, concrete was poured over and when dried, the earth was removed beneath the concrete. This technique is called earthcasting.[/cs_text][x_image type=”none” src=”https://porteengear.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Cosanti-Tiles-450×300.jpg” alt=”” link=”true” href=”#https://www.cosanti.com/” title=”” target=”blank” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][cs_text]Cosanti is also known for it’s wind bells which are created on-site.[/cs_text][x_image type=”none” src=”https://porteengear.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Cosanti-Bells-450×300.jpg” alt=”” link=”true” href=”#https://www.cosanti.com/” title=”” target=”blank” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][cs_text]These bells are know world-wide and are a favorite gift for an Arizona resident to send out on the holidays to people outside of the area.
I was lucky enough to be present during a casting with several of the day’s visitors.[/cs_text][x_image type=”none” src=”https://porteengear.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Cosanti-Foundry-385×350.jpg” alt=”” link=”true” href=”#https://www.cosanti.com/” title=”” target=”blank” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][x_image type=”none” src=”https://porteengear.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Molten-Metal-350×350.jpg” alt=”” link=”true” href=”#https://www.cosanti.com/” title=”” target=”blank” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][cs_text]Molten metal is poured into the sand forms and will set quickly. The forms have been shaped and etched with designs beforehand.[/cs_text][x_image type=”none” src=”https://porteengear.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Bells-420×350.jpg” alt=”” link=”true” href=”https://www.cosanti.com/” title=”” target=”blank” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][cs_text]Using different metals will yield different looks. My favorite were the bells with heavy patinas. I will definitely be bringing one of these pieces of art home with me![/cs_text][x_image type=”none” src=”https://porteengear.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Cosanti-Bell-376×350.jpg” alt=”” link=”true” href=”https://www.cosanti.com/” title=”” target=”blank” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][cs_text]Cosanti is on the list of Arizona Historic sites and they have resident students on the property.
All Photography copyright – Robyn Porteen
Disclaimer: This experience was provided free of charge for review purposes by Scottsdale CVB, but all opinions expressed are my own[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][/cs_content]
