Mar C Ricketts
Founder, Architect of the Air
Mar’s interest and studies of architecture begin at a very young age, as he grew up exposed to architecture and design, learning to think in three dimensions. From his start, working in architectural office during his high school years, Mar went on to study architecture professionally at Pratt Institute. During his studies his interest became focused on Design-Science, geometry/morphology, and tension structures and started the road down the path that GuildWorks now produces.
Mar’s design work has spanned from innovative kites, which flying in low and no wind, to sets and props for theatrical shows. to mobiles and kinetic art for public buildings to awe inspiring temporary amphitheaters for festival and events. to permanent installed fabric structures covering home decks. His art work has been shown in museums and galleries world wide including American Craft Museum in NYC. However, his favorite work is solving functional needs with artful fabric architecture
Mar founded GuildWorks with the knowledge that nothing is done alone and the best work comes out of collaborations. His goal to create a collaborative company which leads the forefront of design and build in fabric structures, doing more with less, creating functional and beautiful fabric architecture.
Mar’s interest and studies of architecture begin at a very young age, as he grew up exposed to architecture and design, learning to think in three dimensions. From his start, working in architectural office during his high school years, Mar went on to study architecture professionally at Pratt Institute. During his studies his interest became focused on Design-Science, geometry/morphology, and tension structures and started the road down the path that GuildWorks now produces.
Mar’s design work has spanned from innovative kites, which flying in low and no wind, to sets and props for theatrical shows. to mobiles and kinetic art for public buildings to awe inspiring temporary amphitheaters for festival and events. to permanent installed fabric structures covering home decks. His art work has been shown in museums and galleries world wide including American Craft Museum in NYC. However, his favorite work is solving functional needs with artful fabric architecture
Mar founded GuildWorks with the knowledge that nothing is done alone and the best work comes out of collaborations. His goal to create a collaborative company which leads the forefront of design and build in fabric structures, doing more with less, creating functional and beautiful fabric architecture.
Our Mission
GuildWorks mission is to foster a holistic, supportive, co-creative business environment, which produces successful solutions for GuildWorks' clients and customers. Through embracing a sustainable, environmental design-science approach, and the innovative use of new technology combined with fine craftsmanship, GuildWorks aims to inspire with lightness in form, beauty in structure, and grace in movement.
History
The concept of GuildWorks comes from the old-world institution of educated and skilled craftsmanship. The idea of "guilds" was born in the middle ages as a union of artisans and craftsman joined to promote the value of high-quality work in their fields. In our contemporary context, GuildWorks team members are skilled at the art of fabric-structure construction, working in this new medium with the old sense of value for our craft.
What Inspires us -
The wonders of nature; Sacred Geometry; Health and Well Being; The Good, The True and The Beautiful; Humanity; Skillfulness and Talent; Wisdom and Insight, Grace and Beauty, Creative Genius
History
The concept of GuildWorks comes from the old-world institution of educated and skilled craftsmanship. The idea of "guilds" was born in the middle ages as a union of artisans and craftsman joined to promote the value of high-quality work in their fields. In our contemporary context, GuildWorks team members are skilled at the art of fabric-structure construction, working in this new medium with the old sense of value for our craft.
What Inspires us -
The wonders of nature; Sacred Geometry; Health and Well Being; The Good, The True and The Beautiful; Humanity; Skillfulness and Talent; Wisdom and Insight, Grace and Beauty, Creative Genius
