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Arizona architecture

Arcosanti is an experimental and artistic town in central Arizona, about 70 miles north of Phoenix.

Arcosanti is an experimental and artistic town in central Arizona, about 70 miles north of Phoenix.

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Nov. 12, 2015 4:05 PM PT

Arizona architecture

One of the vaults, or covered work areas.

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Arizona architecture

Ceramics apprentice Duncan Halleck, right, works on casting techniques.

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Arizona architecture

An artistic shade provider stands along side a hiking trail at Arcosanti.

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Arizona architecture

The Apse, where ceramics work is conducted.

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Arizona architecture

The interior of the Apse.

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Arizona architecture

One of the simple but comfortable guest rooms.

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Arizona architecture

The ceiling of one of the guest rooms.

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Arizona architecture

Housing units on the edge of an outdoor amphitheater.

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Arizona architecture

Biosphere 2 was an attempt at living in a closed ecological system. Visitors leave one of the domes after a tour.

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Arizona architecture

Biosphere 2 has become a science research facility in Oracle, Ariz.

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