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Overview

We are organizing a 4-week international architectural workshop during 2025 winter in Phoenix, Arizona, at two locations: Cattle Track Art compound and Taliesin West.

At Cattle Track, a historic art village, participants will engage with resident artists, explore experimental architecture, and use spaces like woodshops and galleries. Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home, provides an immersive environment where students will learn about his design philosophies and the integration of architecture with nature.

The first three weeks focus on analyzing the environment and materials at Taliesin West, as well as historical and contemporary case studies on public space, architecture, and landscape. Students will use these insights to develop rapid design concepts.

The final week includes visits to the Grand Canyon National Park, Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, and Arcosanti, Paolo Soleri’s experimental architectural village, exploring the harmony between the evolution of classic and modern design, also the relationship of Desert, Human, Architecture.

Key dates

Option 1: January 18 - February 13

Saturday, January 18, 2025
Phoenix Arrival

Saturday, January 19 - Thursday, January 30, 2025
Studio at cattle track

Friday, January 31, 2025
Part 1 review
option 2 arrival

Option 2: January 31 - February 13

Saturday, February 1 - Friday, February 7, 2025
Studio at Taliesin West

Saturday, February 8 - Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Trip to Arcosanti, Grand canyon

Participants Should Bring

Sketchbook, preferred drawing tools, camera or camera phone, laptop or iPad, Rhino/Adobe software (optional for non-background participants), comfortable walking shoes, business casual

Field Trips

During weekends, we would be visiting Wright's design in the city, and other symbolic architectures such as Phoenix Art Museum by Alden B. Dow and Blaine Drake.On the last week is our road trip to the Grand Canyon, on the way we would also visit Arcosanti by Poalo Soleri and Chapel of the Holy Cross by Richard Hein.

Gallery
Cattle Track Arts Campus
7610 E McDonald Drive, Suite G
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Mailing Address
8776 E Shea Blvd, #106-601
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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+1-480-750-4470
admissions@tsoa.edu
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info@tsoa.edu