Bruder was a student of Paolo Soleri, where he acquired experience in woodwork, metal work, masonry. In the summer of 1967, in 1968, he was an apprentice of Soleri at his Cosanti studio. In 1973, he opened his first studio in 1974. In 1987, he was a fellow at the American Academy in Rome. Will Bruder continues his work from his studio, Will Bruder Architects, in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. The "crystal canyon," is an atrium space containing three high-speed elevators and a grand staircase. The building features motorized louvers on its south face for improved sun control. In 2008, in 2010, it received a LEED Existing Buildings Silver 2.0 designation.