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Pigalle, Ill-Studio and Nike have redesigned the Paris Duperré basketball court

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Date
26 June 2017
A brightly coloured basketball court is tucked into a narrow gap between tall city buildings. The court features a vibrant gradient of pink, purple and blue, enclosed by high blue fences.

French design and photography agency Ill-Studio and fashion brand Pigalle have redesigned and repainted the Paris Duperré basketball court, with support from Nike. The court is squeezed between buildings in a Parisian suburb on Rue Duperré, and became internationally renowned in its previous guise, painted in graphical blocks of primary colours.

First decorated in 2009 by Nike and Pigalle founder Stephane Ashpool, the same year Pigalle launched, the court has been redesigned and redecorated multiple times, working with Ill-Studio since 2014. The Pigalle logo, designed by Ill-Studio, is emblazoned at the centre of the court, honouring Stephane’s training with local kids. Stephane has also posted a video of the redesign.

The most recent design unveiled yesterday on Instagram shows the court has been painted in gradated hues of fuschia, dark blue, canary yellow and burnt orange. Ill-Studio says in the post: “From us to the youth… Ill-Studio & Pigalle with the precious support of Nike.”

The image is credited to photographer and set designer Sebastien Michelini. Update new photos now released by Alex Penfornis.

A basketball court tucked between tall city buildings, featuring a vibrant colour palette of purple, blue and yellow. The court surface is deep blue with white markings, leading towards a single hoop and a small set of pink stairs.
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Pigalle / Ill-Studio / Nike: Paris Duperré basketball court
Photo: Alex Penfornis

A colourful outdoor sports court tucked between tall city buildings. The ground is purple with white circular markings, and the surrounding walls are painted in bold blocks of yellow, red and blue.
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Pigalle / Ill-Studio / Nike: Paris Duperré basketball court
Photo: Alex Penfornis

A narrow outdoor urban space with a purple rubberised floor and walls painted in bold gradients of yellow, orange and purple. In the distance, the path leads towards a traditional Parisian apartment building.
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Pigalle / Ill-Studio / Nike: Paris Duperré basketball court
Photo: Alex Penfornis

A basketball court with a purple surface and a single hoop. The surrounding walls are covered in bold, geometric blocks of yellow, blue, pink and grey.
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Pigalle / Ill-Studio / Nike: Paris Duperré basketball court
Photo: Alex Penfornis

A narrow outdoor sports court is tucked between tall city buildings. The ground and lower walls are painted in bold gradients of purple, orange and yellow.
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Pigalle / Ill-Studio / Nike: Paris Duperré basketball court
Photo: Alex Penfornis

A basketball court is tucked into a narrow alleyway between tall city buildings. The court and surrounding walls are painted in bold blocks of blue, yellow and magenta.
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Pigalle / Ill-Studio / Nike: Paris Duperré basketball court
Photo: Alex Penfornis

A basketball hoop stands against a wall painted with a bold, colourful gradient of yellow, pink and blue. The court surface is a deep purple with a white circular graphic and lettering.
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Pigalle / Ill-Studio / Nike: Paris Duperré basketball court
Photo: Alex Penfornis

A basketball court tucked between tall city buildings, featuring a vibrant colour palette of purple, blue and yellow. The court surface and surrounding walls are painted in bold, geometric blocks of colour.
Above

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A basketball court is tucked into a narrow alleyway between tall city buildings. The court and surrounding walls are painted in bold blocks of blue, purple and yellow.
Above

Pigalle / Ill-Studio / Nike: Paris Duperré basketball court
Photo: Alex Penfornis

A brightly coloured basketball court tucked between tall city buildings. The court and surrounding walls are painted in bold blocks of red, blue, yellow and white.
Above

Pigalle Duperré court in previous guise

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