Eliphante, Art environment in Cornville, Arizona, United States.
Eliphante is an unusual art structure in Cornville, Arizona, featuring multiple concrete sculptures and buildings spread across three acres using natural materials and recycled objects. The various sections combine organic forms with hand-crafted details that visitors can see throughout the site.
Construction of Eliphante started in 1979 when Michael Kahn and Leda Livant began building the complex without formal architectural plans. After roughly 28 years of hands-on work, the site eventually became a private residence in 2018.
The site represents a form of outsider architecture and has been included in the Smithsonian Institution's Save Outdoor Sculpture preservation initiative.
The site is now private and visits require advance contact with the current owners to arrange access. It is best to reach out beforehand rather than visiting without permission.
The main entrance is shaped like an elephant's head, and underground chambers were intentionally built for temperature control. Walls throughout feature mosaics made from stone and carpet pieces, showing careful handcraft.
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