We often talk about third spaces as neutral ground between home and work. But neutrality alone isn’t enough. What truly matters is inspiration. Not just a colorful, material-rich office or a cozy, functional home, but a stylistic narrative that takes people on a journey. A space that gives permission to slow down, open up, and imagine something more.

Commitment isn’t just about how long an artwork lasts. It’s about where it shows up, who it serves, and how much trust institutions are willing to place in artists and communities. Temporary art, at its best, isn’t a placeholder. It’s a testing ground. A way to activate spaces, redistribute resources, and invite voices that don’t always fit neatly into permanent commissioning frameworks.

On January 15, 2026, we celebrated the unveiling of Mareas by Ana Teresa Fernández, a new permanent public artwork arch at Pier 27 Cruise Terminal Plaza. Mareas, Spanish for “tides,” captures and amplifies the daily movement of light and color across the San Francisco Bay.

Momentum, by Marcus Guillard, Fabricated by One Hat One Hand and LMNL Studio, Named to CODAWorx Top 100 Public Art Projects of 2025. Momentum, the curving, mirror-finish sculpture we built in Emeryville with LMNL Studio and Marcus Guillard, has been named one of CODAworx’s Top 100 Public Art Projects worldwide. This luminous landmark—part sculpture, part light show—reflects hope, resilience, and the fight against cancer. Designed to welcome and inspire, it now shines with glo

At One Hat One Hand, our journey through the creative heart of Burning Man has been one of collaboration, artistry, and innovation.

Collaborating with artists is at the heart of what we do, and this partnership becomes especially vital in public art. The following core pr

Activating your space with Instagramable moments can result in brand recognition and rapid revenue growth.

This year's Codaworx event was undoubtedly the best one yet. The fact that it was hosted in our hometown made it all the more special. This