Reigning Champ Home Court
Reigning Champ and Canadian industrial designer Calen Knauf present Home Court. The classic arcade concept is remastered through the use of democratic raw materials — wood, glass, and metal — to build a fully functional gaming experience and highly crafted work of art.
The Reigning Champ Home Court replicates the authentic sounds of playing on a classic hardwood court and incorporates floating design components to minimize visual footprint. Durable tempered glass support a backboard and ball return surface, made of specially engineered composite wood panels to ensure structural and auditory quality while being less prone to warping.
Utilizing visible cables, reminiscent of original arcade games, adds a tactile and nostalgic element to contrast the structure’s clean and seamless design lines. A spacious lower tier serves as storage for ten mini composite leather game balls when not in use. Additional components include stainless steel hardware, rubberized nylon wheels, a powder-coated steel rim, and hand-knotted cotton and silk nets locally sourced from a Vancouver-based artisan.
