Making Human Stratas

Strata buildings involve layering living spaces above and below each other.

Rising up into the air, with each space supporting and protecting the other, to create a structure that no one owner could achieve on their own.

Well here’s a traditional Spansih Castell photographed by Mike Randolph.

They’re tall towers made entirely of people (aka castellers) at a festival in Tarragona, Spain and are truly impressive feats of teamwork, strength, and bravery.

And yes, Castells do occasionally topple back to earth.  So, they’re a lot like regular strata buildings.

You can learn more about Castells at Kuriositas.

Any volunteers for a Sydney Castell?

Francesco ...