Encouraged to publish the article by the #MeToo movement, Daniela wrote that she had already come forward to many of her father's colleagues but received little response:

Death

Soleri died on 9 April 2013 and was buried at Arcosanti in its private cemetery, beside his wife.

Major projects

  • Dome House, 1949 - 1950, 7199 E. Grapevine Road, Cave Creek, Arizona, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, PRIVATE HOME
  • Ceramica Artistica Solimene (Solimene Ceramic Factory), 1955, Vietri sul Mare, Italy
  • Cosanti, 1956 - 2013, 6433 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Paradise Valley, Arizona, listed on the Arizona Register of Historic Places
  • Paolo Soleri Amphitheater, 1970, 1501 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, New Mexico
  • Arcosanti, 1970 - 2013, 13555 S Cross L Road, Mayer, Arizona
  • Arizona Cancer Center Chapel, 1986, Univierty of Arizona Medical Campus, Tucson, Arizona
  • Glendale Community College Amphitheater, 1995, 6000 W Olive Ave, Glendale, Arizona
  • Soleri Bridge and Plaza, 2010, 4420 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
  • DeConcini House, 1982, 5107 North 21st Street, Phoenix, Arizona, PRIVATE HOME

Bell and art projects

  • Bell System Mobile, Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort, 5700 E McDonald Dr, Paradise Valley, Arizona
  • Il Donnone, Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N Central Ave, Phoenix, Arizona
  • Bell System Mobile, The Mayo Clinic, 13737 N. 92nd St., Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Bell System Mobile, Phoenix Public Library - Burton Barr Central Branch, 1221 N Central Ave, Phoenix, Arizona
  • Bell System Mobile, Sky Harbor Airport - International Terminal, 3400 E Sky Harbor Blvd, Phoenix, Arizona
  • Bell System Mobile, Neiman Marcus Department Store, 6900 E Camelback Rd Scottsdale, Arizona

Awards

Soleri received fellowships from the Graham Foundation and from the Guggenheim Foundation (1964, Architecture, Planning, & Design). He was awarded three honorary doctorates and several awards from design groups worldwide:

  • 1963 – American Institute of Architects Gold Medal for Craftmanship
  • 1981 – Gold Medal at the World Bienniale of Architecture held by the International Academy of Architecture in Sofia, Bulgaria
  • 1984 – Silver Medal of the Academie d' Architecture in Paris
  • 1996 – Honorary Fellow, Royal Institute of British Architects
  • 2000 – Leone d'oro at the Venice Biennale of Architecture for his lifelong achievement
  • 2006 – Cooper Hewitt National Design Award for lifetime achievement

Legacy

Paolo Soleri's architectural and philosophical contributions have left a lasting impact on the fields of architecture, urban planning, and environmental design. His legacy can be observed through various aspects:

Arcosanti and urban laboratory concepts

Soleri's experimental urban laboratory, Arcosanti, serves as a testament to his commitment to the concept of arcology — the fusion of architecture and ecology. The ongoing development of Arcosanti since its inception in 1970 underscores Soleri's vision of creating compact, sustainable communities.

Ecological consciousness

Soleri's work reflects a deep ecological consciousness, emphasizing the need for harmonious coexistence between human settlements and the natural environment. His theoretical framework proposed efficient land use, resource conservation, and a reconsideration of societal norms in favor of ecological balance.

Influence on contemporary architects and urban planners

Many contemporary architects and urban planners acknowledge Soleri's influence on their work. His innovative ideas have inspired a generation of designers to explore sustainable and efficient urban solutions, contributing to the ongoing discourse on environmentally conscious architecture.

Philosophical contributions

Soleri's writings, including his seminal work "Arcology===: The City in the Image of Man," continue to be referenced in discussions about the future of urban living and the relationship between architecture and society. His philosophical contributions to the understanding of human settlement patterns have sparked interdisciplinary dialogues and debates.

Recognition and awards

Soleri's impact is further evident in the numerous awards and honors he received during his lifetime, including the American Institute of Architects Gold Medal (2010) for his enduring commitment to blending architecture with ecology.

The Paolo Soleri Archives, the collection of Soleri's drawings and writings, is located at Arcosanti. The Soleri Archives is managed by Sue Kirsch. This collection is shared through exhibits, publication and is made available to scholars and historians.

While Paolo Soleri's arcological vision has faced both praise and criticism, his legacy persists as a source of inspiration for those seeking innovative and sustainable solutions to the challenges of urbanization and environmental stewardship.

A number of films and recorded interviews have focused on Soleri's life and architectural contributions including: Paolo Soleri: Ideas and Work (1972), Soleri's Cities: Architecture for Planet Earth and Beyond Reviews (1993), Paolo Soleri: Beyond Form (2013), The Vision of Paolo Soleri: Prophet in the Desert (2013), and Paolo Soleri: Citizen of the Planet (2016). An interview with Soleri was featured in the environmental documentary The 11th Hour (2007).

Exhibitions

  • Documenta; the Paolo Soleri retrospective, Corcoran Gallery of Art, 1970
  • Paolo Soleri: Mesa City to Arcosanti, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 2013
  • Permeant Loan, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
  • Conceptions of Space: Recent Acquisitions in Contemporary Architecture, 2014, Museum of Modern Art, New York
  • In Situ: Architecture and Landscape, 2010, Museum of Modern Art, New York
  • Wunderkammer: A Century of Curiosities, 2008, Museum of Modern Art, New York
  • Built in USA: Post-War Architecture, 1953, Museum of Modern Art, New York
  • The Architectural Vision of Paolo Soleri 1966-1971, Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, Ill.
  • Northern Arizona Univierty Museum, Paolo Soleri Retrospective, 2013, Flagstaf Arizona,

Museum collections

  • Museum of Modern Art, New York
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
  • Arizona State Univierty, Design and the Arts Special Collections, Phoenix, Arizona
  • Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, DC
  • Cosanti Foundation
  • Arcosanti Archives

Major publications

  • Soleri, Paolo, Documenta: Paolo Soleri is the Only Architect
  • Soleri, Paolo, The Sketchbooks of Paolo Soleri, 1971
  • Soleri, Paolo, The Bridge between Matter Spirit Is Matter Becoming Spirit: The Arcology of Paolo Soleri, 1973
  • Soleri, Paolo, Envisioned Cities of the 21st Century, 1980
  • Soleri, Paolo, The Omega Seed: An eschatological hypothesis, 1981
  • Soleri, Paolo, Arcosanti: An Urban Laboratory?, 1984
  • Soleri, Paolo, Paolo Soleris Earth Casting For Sculpture, Models and Construction, 1984
  • Soleri, Paolo, Technology and Cosmogenesis, 1985
  • Soleri, Paolo, Itinerario di architettura. Antologia degli scritti, 2003
  • Soleri, Paolo; Strohmeier, John, The Urban Ideal: Conversations with Paolo Soleri
  • Soleri, Paolo, Life Time Furniture Cloister Styles
  • Soleri, Paolo, What if? Quaderno 1 - Quaderno 9, Ecominutiae.
  • Soleri, Paolo, Arcologie. La ville à l'image de l'homme
  • Soleri, Paolo, Arcology: The City in the Image of Man, 2006
  • Paolo Soleri; Alvar Aalto; Louis I Kahn; Le Corbusier, 1964
  • International Dialogue of Experimental Architecture. IDEA, 1966
  • Wilcoxen, Ralph, Paolo Soleri: a Bibliography, 1969
  • Fragments: A Selection from the Sketchbooks of Paolo Soleri : The Tiger Paradigm-Paradox, 1981
  • Le architetture di Paolo Soleri. Un viaggio in Arizona
  • Carter, Claire C., Repositioning Paolo Soleri: The City Is Nature, 2019
  • Gianluca Frediani, Paolo Soleri e Vietri
  • Soleri, Paolo; Davis, Scott M. Paolo Soleri's Earth Casting for Sculpture, Models and Construction
  • Antoinette iolanda lima, Soleri architecture as human ecology, 2000
  • Soleri, Paolo, Visionary Cities: The Arcology of Paolo Soleri

See also

  • Buckminster Fuller
  • Jacque Fresco

References

Notes

Bibliography

  • S. Suatoni (a cura di) 'Paolo Soleri. Etica e Invenzione Urbana', catalogo della mostra, Roma 8 ottobre 2005 – 8 gennaio 2006 (Istituto Nazionale per la Grafica, Maxxi, Casa dell'Architettura), Roma Palombi, Jaca book 2006
  • Emanuele Piccardo, , an interview at Cosanti in 2006
  • Lisa A. Scafuro. Phoenix Home & Garden. March, 2008, p. 270. “Paolo Soleri: The Lifetime Achievements of a Living Legacy”
  • Jared Keller article about Soleri urbanistic envisions. "Desert Utopia"