Arcosanti is a prototypical city of the future being built in the Central Arizona desert. Designed by the 93 year old architect Paolo Soleri, it intended to someday house 5, 000 people. It has been under construction for 30 years. A small group of apprentices live, work, and study here – they provide the manpower to build Arcosanti. This apprentice was not working. Instead, he was working out on the basketball court set within the beginnings of what someday will be a massive vaulted town center. I caught him in silhouette just as he lofted a shot into the net. His arms are still raised as the ball slips into the net, symbolizing a moment of triumph that can be seen as the ultimate purpose of his apprenticeship.