Projects / 6/30/2025

All the colours of basketball

Renovated courts between design, sport and innovation: from New York's neighbourhoods to the streets of Auckland

From Auckland to Abu Dhabi, and from New York to Indonesia, Mapei has played a central role in the transformation of basketball courts into vibrant, high-performance urban landmarks. Each project leveraged the versatility and durability of the Mapecoat TNS systems to deliver safe, weather-resistant, and visually striking surfaces. From the Te Ara Tukutuku mahi courts in New Zealand to the iconic Red Bull court in Brooklyn, Mapei’s innovative solutions enhanced community spaces, combining aesthetics, sport, and cutting-edge technology to inspire players and spectators around the world.

SILO PARK ART COURTS, AUCKLAND (NEW ZEALAND)

In the heart of Auckland's Wynyard Quarter, the local authorities decided to renovate the existing asphalt basketball courts, which were the previous America’s Cup bases since 2021. The Te Ara Tukutuku mahi (the binding of the land and the sea) project, aimed at representing the union between land and sea, led to the choice of Mapecoat TNS Extreme, an acrylic-resin based coating. Mapecoat TNS Extreme was selected as the ideal solution for this multi-sport area due to having excellent physical and mechanical properties, allowing it to protect high-traffic surfaces used by players, cycles, skateboards, scooters and vehicles alike, while also providing the perfect non slip surface for sports and play. Mapecoat TNS Extreme ensures surfaces with excellent resistance to UV rays and sea-spray to be created in any colour or design, as demonstrated by the bright contrasting colours of the wonderful Te Ara Tukutuku mahi design.

Silo Park Art Courts, Auckland (New Zealand)

CITY COURTS, KOŠICE AND BRATISLAVA (SLOVAKIA)

In the residential districts of Košice and Bratislava, a number of playgrounds were in such a state of disrepair that they discouraged children and young people from using them. Thanks to the initiative of the painter Peter Cvik and the support of Mapei, these spaces were transformed into welcoming and safe places for the community. The projects saw the use of Mapecoat TNS Fast acrylic resin-based coloured coating to ensure proper protection to sport surfaces subject to a high level of footfall.

City Courts, Košice and Bratislava (Slovakia)

BINTARO DESIGN DISTRICT 2024, BINTARO, SOUTH TANGERANG CITY (INDONESIA)

For the Bintaro Design District 2024, an event dedicated to architecture and design, Mapei collaborated with Atelier Riri architects to renovate a basketball court and make it part of the event's artistic experience.

The project combined aesthetics and technology, using the Mapecoat TNS range, known for its high durability and versatility. After repairing concrete surfaces with Adesilex PG2 TG, the system included the application of Mapecoat I 600 W as a protective primer; Mapecoat TNS Extreme rapid-drying epoxy-acrylic finish for coating the main surface of the courts, and Mapecoat TNS Line for marking game lines.

Bintaro Design District, South Tangerang (Indonesia)

SAADIYAT CULTURAL DISTRICT MULTISPORT COURTS, ABU DHABI (UAE)

In Abu Dhabi's prestigious Saadiyat Cultural District, where architecture, art and culture come together in a unique setting, two new multisport courts have been constructed with Mapecoat TNS Professional system. Saadiyat Island is now a world-renowned cultural hub, with institutions such as the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the future Guggenheim Abu Dhabi museums. Against this backdrop of excellence, the new multi-sport courts fit perfectly, offering athletes a high-performance, visually appealing surface. The Mapecoat TNS Professional multi-layered system was chosen for its high performance, ensuring perfect ball bounce, resistance to wear and adverse weather conditions.

Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi (Emirati Arabi Uniti)

RED BULL COURTS, NEW YORK (USA)

Thanks to the collaboration between Red Bull and Mapei, a new basketball court has been built in the heart of New York for the final of the Red Bull Half Court 3on3 tournament. The competition brings together the world's best streetball players. Designed by artist Carolina De La Cruz Rodriguez, the court was built in Brooklyn, not far from the famous bridge, using products from the Mapecoat TNS range and combines excellent playing performance with a lively design that celebrates the city's dynamic spirit.

Mapecoat TNS PU 3-in-1 urethane patch, adhesive and sealant was applied to fill the cracks in the asphalt. This was followed by Mapenet Reinforced mesh which was placed between two coats Mapecoat TNS Base Coat White HV as reinforcement.

Mapecoat TNS Finish 3 coloured acrylic resin-based coating guaranteed a colourful wear-resistant surface. The colours used include Light Blue, Swiss Red, Arena Yellow, and Light Gray. The playing lines, marked with Mapecoat TNS Line Seal and Mapecoat TNS Line Tex, complete the project, making the field a landmark for the local community.