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If you’ve been searching for a blog that dives into public art fabrication and large-scale placemaking, you’ve just found the perfect spot. From time to time, we have something interesting to share. This blog will contain opinions, ideas, insights, unchecked facts and undoubtedly a few typos. We hope you are as forgiving of our flaws as you are generous for stopping to read this.
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Temporary Art is reshaping public art. What This Says About Our Relationship With Permanence
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.

Marcus Guillard
Feb 24 min read


Public Art Ribbon Cutting Celebration, Mareas by Ana Teresa Fernández
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.
Caitlin Jewell
Jan 261 min read


Momentum, by Marcus Guillard, Fabricated by One Hat One Hand and LMNL Studio, Named to CODAWorx Top 100 Public Art Projects of 2025
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
Caitlin Jewell
Aug 6, 20252 min read


Enhancing Hospitality Spaces Through Public Art and Placemaking
Public art in hospitality spaces serves as a gateway to unique experiences. It has the potential to captivate guests from the moment they set foot into a hotel lobby or a restaurant. Whether it's a striking sculpture ...

Marcus Guillard
Jul 29, 20254 min read


Crafting Sacred Spaces: One Hat One Hand's Contribution to the 2024 Burning Man Temple
At One Hat One Hand, our journey through the creative heart of Burning Man has been one of collaboration, artistry, and innovation.

OHOH Updates
Sep 20, 20242 min read


Design-to-Build Solutions
In 2023, the synergy between One Hat One Hand and our partner firms led to outstanding client results. As 2024 unfolds, we're excited to...

OHOH Updates
Jan 15, 20242 min read


PlacemakingX: One Hat One Hand's Adventure in Crafting Creative Places: 6 Requirements for Success
Crafting Creative Places: 6 Requirements for Success, One Hat One Hand recently had the privilege of attending the inaugural PlacemakingX Global summit in the vibrant CDMX. The experience was nothing short of inspiring, as we engaged with a dynamic community from around the globe, all dedicated to placemaking. The summit reignited our passion and commitment to creating places that truly resonate with people.

Marcus Guillard
Nov 27, 20232 min read


Ideas to Icons: Maintaining the Artist intent
Collaborating with artists is at the heart of what we do, and this partnership becomes especially vital in public art. The following core pr

Marcus Guillard
Oct 23, 20233 min read


Public Art - a small and distinctive industry
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

Marcus Guillard
Oct 10, 20232 min read


5 Insider Tips for World-Class Placemaking
We asked Nick Moser, our One Hat One Hand Accounts Director what his top 5 tips are for world-class Placemaking. From Future Proofing to Lon
Caitlin Jewell
Sep 5, 20233 min read


One Hat One Hand - Guts, grit, luck & origins - A brief history with Chrisray Collins
Those now seeking our expertise are essentially requesting us to undertake exactly what we ventured into 14 years ago.
Caitlin Jewell
Aug 14, 20232 min read


OHOH Turns 15
One Hat One Hand is San Francisco’s premier design and fabrication company.
One Hat One Hand is San Francisco’s premier fabrication company and a top public art company specializing in public art, sculpture, workplace design, interior design, events and experiential design, brand features, architectural millwork and architectural metals. We partner with architects, developers, and brands to deliver expert design, scenic fabrication, lighting, and millwork from concept to in
Caitlin Jewell
Aug 9, 20231 min read


Q: What differentiates One Hat One Hand, Art Fabricators in San Francisco?
One Hat One Hand is San Francisco’s premier design and fabrication company.
One Hat One Hand is San Francisco’s premier fabrication company and a top public art company specializing in public art, sculpture, workplace design, interior design, events and experiential design, brand features, architectural millwork and architectural metals. We partner with architects, developers, and brands to deliver expert design, scenic fabrication, lighting, and millwork from concept to in
Caitlin Jewell
Jul 11, 20231 min read


Art Fabrication - Design and Integrated Technology
One Hat One Hand shares how our design studio collaborates with our clients leading to excellent outcomes in the world of art fabrication.
Caitlin Jewell
Jun 27, 20232 min read


Windy Chien, Artist Talk a San Francisco Artist Interview
We sat down with artist Windy Chien to delve into our recent collaboration on I AM THE WHEEL, her SF Moma Soap Box Derby entry, and to learn
Caitlin Jewell
Jun 20, 20231 min read


Charmin Roundtree Baaqee | Artist Talk
Meaningful conversations with our artist partners fuel our work. In this edition of our One Hat One Hand Artist Talk series, Marcus sits...
Caitlin Jewell
May 22, 20231 min read


How do we do it. The unique One Hat One Hand approach to fabrication
When talking with our clients about how we approach art fabrication we often explain it as we work with the client to really get the design
Caitlin Jewell
Apr 11, 20231 min read


Johanna Poethig | Artist Talk
Marcus sits down with Johanna Poethig to dig into her path from painting giant murals to creating a sculptural mural called Resilient City.

OHOH Updates
Mar 7, 20231 min read


The Secret Sauce - Managing Fabrication Projects with Marcus Guillard
Having been in the art fabrication business for almost 15 years, one thing we've learned is that exceptional client service leads to tremendous success for us. One Hat One Hand is San Francisco’s premier design and fabrication company.
One Hat One Hand is San Francisco’s premier fabrication company and a top public art company specializing in public art, sculpture, workplace design, interior design, events and experiential design, architectural millwork and architectural met
Caitlin Jewell
Feb 7, 20232 min read
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