SIGNATURE SERIES COLLECTION
Cosanti Original's Signature Series Collection features one-of-a-kind arrangements that vary from free-standing sculptures to large multi-armature assemblies and installations. Every custom piece features one or more authenticated and signed artwork(s) hand-carved in styrofoam by Paolo Soleri himself. Each archival carving is carefully selected and cast as a one-off piece into bronze or aluminum by our foundry team, implementing many of the same materials and processes used to create our iconic bells, pots/bowls, and tiles.
After an original carving has been cast, our artisans curate the final assemblage through the selection of classic bells, linkages, and parts. Each element is delicately balanced, creating a conscious composition that exemplifies our most time-honored traditions, craft, and legacy.
For more information about the history of these unique assemblies and/or to submit an inquiry for a custom-commissioned work, please email: info@cosanti.com.
History of special projects
Cosanti has created unique bronze windbell assemblies for establishments and locations across the US, and around the world, each designed to reflect the spirit and character of its setting. These custom works blend sound, sculpture, and place, showcasing the studio’s commitment to architectural artistry and local collaboration.
Sanctuary Camelback
Mountain Resort
5700 E McDonald Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
At the entrance of the Sanctuary Resort and Spa in Scottsdale is an impressive and large bronze Sculptural Bell Mobile designed by Paolo Soleri to artfully welcome guests.
Sky Harbor Airport -
International Terminal
3400 E Sky Harbor Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Above the escalator in Sky Harbor Airport’s international terminal is a dramatic and large patinaed bronze sculptural bell mobile designed and cast by Soleri.
Neiman Marcus Department Store
6900 E Camelback Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Perhaps one of the most recognizable, large, and beautiful sculptural bell mobiles designed and cast by Soleri is the massive cornucopia-shaped bronze piece displayed above Neiman Marcus’s escalator along its Camelback Road glass-fronted façade.
Phoenix Public Library -
Burton Barr Central Branch
1221 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Upon entering the Arizona Room on the second floor of the Burton Barr Central Branch of the Phoenix Library System, an impressive collection of burnished bronze Cosanti Originals Windbells is prominently displayed.
Solstice Park - Soleri Plaza and Bridge
4420 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Built at the waterfront in Old Town Scottsdale in what is now called Solstice Park, a sleek futuristic bridge, the Goldwater Bell, and a primitive-looking grouping of carved concrete monoliths represent Soleri’s stylistic diversity.Envisioned as more than a way of connecting one side of the canal to the other, the gleaming stainless-steel bridge is positioned like a sundial to synchronize with the sun on the summer and winter solstices. At either endpoint of the bridge are semi-circular areas where large cast concrete slabs are positioned on end, as if standing sentry.
The Mayo Clinic
13737 N. 92nd St., Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Outside the main entrance of The Mayo Clinic is a large patinaed sculptural bell mobile designed and cast by Soleri. Commissioned by the renowned hospital, the piece incorporates three shield-shaped pieces as a reference to The Mayo Clinic’s logo of the three shields representing research, education, and clinical practice.
More Custom Pieces Are in the Works.
We are continuously adding new one-of-a-kind projects and designs to our gallery and website.
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