Born in Italy in 1919, architect Paolo Soleri has dedicated his life’s work to experimentation in urban planning. Settling in Scottsdale, AZ in 1956, Soleri established the Cosanti Foundation and began designing Arcosanti, a prototype town for 5,000 residents based on his concept of "Arcology"—architecture in accordance with ecology. Soleri’s work has been included in exhibitions worldwide, and he has received fellowships from the Graham and Guggenheim Foundations as well as three honorary doctorates and numerous international medals.