Casa Axis Hard Court
Casa Axis
Valencia, 2025
RESIDENCY
Casa Axis
LOCATION, YEAR
Valencia, 2025
PROJECT INFO
Felipe Pantone commissioned MRKA to design the hard court at Casa Axis — a synthesis of tennis and art. MRKA chose two symbolic elements: scribbles as the first gesture of art, and the court lines as the most recognizable feature of tennis. The court was drawn by hand — with the “wrong” hand — embracing imperfection from the outset. Then it was painted at full scale.
“Crooked lines. No symmetry. No winners. Just pure play. Lucas nailed it with Hard Court. I love how it holds its own inside the architecture without trying to dominate it. It’s playful, irreverent, and totally in tune with the spirit of Casa Axis.” — Felipe Pantone
Casa Axis Hard Court Top View
Casa Axis Hard Court Final Sketch
Casa Axis Hard Court First Sketch
Casa Axis Hard Court Collection
Casa Axis Tennis Identity
Casa Axis Tennis Crewneck
Casa Axis Residency Desk
PROJECT FACT
During the residency, the sub-world of CASA AXIS TENNIS began to take shape. It started with the court—an anchor, a stage. But then came the fragments: the visor, the sweater, the headband, the grip, the shorts, the balls. Symbols, maybe. Echoes of a game. And somewhere in the distance: C.A.I.O.—the Casa Axis International Open. When does it happen? Only Felipe knows, and he isn’t telling. For any other questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
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