Climber 101

What is a Luckey Climber?

At the heart of Luckey LLC is the creative vision of artist and designer Spencer Luckey, whose imagination drives every stage of the process. The 29,000-square-foot design and fabrication facility in New Haven, Connecticut is where that vision takes shape. The facility houses a cutting-edge digital design studio, a dedicated steel fabrication shop, and a 5-axis CNC mill used to carve the distinctive forms of each Luckey Climber.

Spencer works closely with a team of skilled architects, engineers, and fabricators—professionals who translate his sculptural concepts into buildable, immersive environments. Wooden climbing pads are vacuum-formed and CNC-cut into fluid, complex curves, then finished with a range of artistic treatments, from hand-stained motifs to custom-printed graphic patterns. For outdoor and high-impact installations, LED lighting is often integrated to enhance the visual experience and transform the structure into a glowing landmark after dark.

Once fabrication is complete, our expert installation crew brings the Climber to life on-site. Guided by the original artistic intent, they assemble the steel structure, position each climbing platform with precision, and hand-weave the netting—culminating in a dynamic, interactive sculpture that reflects Spencer’s artistic vision and the collective expertise of his team.

Are Luckey Climbers Safe?

Luckey Climbers are thoughtfully engineered to provide safe, age-appropriate environments that encourage exploration, movement, and social interaction.

Every structure is designed with meticulous attention to the physical and developmental needs of children, incorporating best practices in safety throughout the design and fabrication process. From the spacing of platforms and the routing of cables to the selection of durable, child-friendly materials, each element is carefully considered to minimize risk while maximizing play value.

Our team collaborates with experienced engineers, fabricators, and safety consultants to ensure that every Climber offers a secure, engaging experience without compromising its artistic and architectural integrity.

How are Luckey Climbers Made?

Our 29,000-square-foot facility in New Haven, Connecticut houses our full design and fabrication operations, including a digital design suite, steel fabrication studio, and 5-axis CNC mill.

Wooden climbing platforms are vacuum-molded, precisely cut, and finished with custom details—from hand-stained patterns to high-resolution imagery. For outdoor installations, we use durable rotomolded plastic platforms built to withstand the elements. Select projects also integrate dynamic LEDs, adding motion and light to the climbing experience.

While many clients rely on our experienced installation team to assemble their climber on site, others choose to handle installation themselves with support and detailed guidance from our team.

Where Can I Find a Luckey Climber?

Anywhere families congregate, from outdoor parks to shopping centers and malls, zoos and aquariums, schools and children’s museums. We’ve been changing how people us public spaces and transforming them into playgrounds with climbable works of art around the world.

Visit our “Find a Climber” page to discover one nearest you.