Whatever happens, if it’s not documented, will rarely be remembered. And if the few who take action neglect to write it down, the others will think nothing happened. This is a monthly overview, from the beginning of September 2025 to the beginning of October 2025. It may seem rather disjointed, but it’s a time-lapse of all the many small and large things that happen.
The written word is greatest sacred documentation.
Lailah Gifty Akita
One day after our return, we had a mission in Llerida. The task was to repair a chimney damaged in a storm using simple means.
Back in Cervera, a few benches were distributed around CASAdelDRAGON. These will probably be taken over by the municipality later and placed in special locations.
Another workshop on building street furniture had only one participant, Miet from Belgium, a friend and very connected to our community. In three days, she had built her first bench, with the support of Francesca.
Visitors from Halle and Berlin helped out and prepared more wood for the street furniture construction.
After growing a lot of vegetables and lettuce during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, our own garden was somewhat neglected. To kick-start our gardening again, we planted lettuce and vegetables. We used the raised beds left over from our aquaponics project with the University of Halle.
After we had buried the electrical cables 20 years ago, we began wiring the sockets and switches. That was a big moment for everyone. We also had to determine whether this installation would still be viable after so many years.
For almost 40 years, we looked at a ruin. We will have the story of the “House of the Great Bear” to tell later. After starting work on removing the ivy, we are now clearing out the construction debris and garbage. Natural stones and recyclable building materials are being separated from the soil and rubble. The soil is being moved into the garden, and the garbage is being separated and disposed of. To date, we have already cleared out about 6 tons.
The terrace in the House of the Dragon was completed over 30 years ago. After that, a parapet was added. This has been awaiting completion for 20 years now. At that time, there was a small room for art in the building. And soon, it’s set to continue.
Casa Pacha Mama is our second major construction project in Cervera del Maestre. That, too, is a long story. This made the completion of the electrical installation on the upper floors all the more significant. The fuse box is state-of-the-art and already provides all the electrical circuits, including those for the ground floor and basement, where interior work is still underway.
I wished I could keep everything I witnessed like a photograph, to forever hold this electric aliveness.
Aspen Matis
After designing several urban gardening models for a Belgian fan base five years ago and building them on the terrace of CASAdelDRAGON, it was now time to dismantle these installations. The used pallet wood will be thermally recycled, while the better pieces will be used in street furniture production and will be used in new benches.
The soil from the planting trays and raised beds was enriched with chicken manure, and lettuce, onions, and cabbage were planted.
We always see what hasn’t been accomplished yet. But at least while writing this, we have the leisure to reflect for a moment on what is already history.