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. Over the years, we’ve proudly contributed to some of the most ambitious installations on the Playa, and this year was no different. Our very own Marcus Guillard took part in bringing to life one of the festival’s most sacred spaces: the magnificent 2024 Temple of Together, led by visionary artist Caroline Ghosn.

Photo @burnerembassyberlin

The Temple, a place for reflection, release, and connection, holds deep meaning for Burners from across the world, and we were honored to support its creation. This year, we lent more than just our creativity—we provided a key piece of technology that allowed the temple to rise. One Hat One Hand’s CNC router, a powerful tool capable of precisely cutting intricate designs, became an essential part of the process. Transported to the build site in Oakland, it worked tirelessly to shape hundreds of sheets of plywood into the elements that would form the temple's structure, including its striking dome and the memorable hand sculptures that would guide visitors through its sacred entryway.

As the build progressed, Marcus Guillard joined the onsite team, bringing his leadership, vision, and hands-on expertise to help shape the physical manifestation of this year’s temple. A highlight of his involvement? Co-leading the creation of the awe-inspiring 36-foot-tall hands that marked the entrance from the city into the heart of the Temple of Together. These hands, powerful in their symbolism of connection and unity, stood as a testament to the collaborative spirit that is central to Burning Man.

As the dust settled on this year’s festival, Marcus is already dreaming of next year’s temple, with hopes to further deepen his role in this powerful, community-driven endeavor. One Hat One Hand remains committed to pushing creative boundaries on and off the Playa, and we look forward to continuing our legacy of innovation, collaboration, and artistic expression at future Burns.

Stay tuned for what’s to come because the journey has only begun.

We want to acknowledge that Black Rock City is built on the ancestral territory of the Northern Paiute People, the Numu. And their direct descendants are still here, grouped among different bands and tribes, like the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe.

Thank you to the photographers who shared documentation with us for this post.