Client: Lancaster Science Factory
Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
The Sky Bridge spans the ceiling! Upside down and asymmetrical, it uses a combination of geometry and gravity to maintain equilibrium inverting the typical performative relationships of bridges begging the question "why does this work?". The platforms feature a decorative film that presents as a mirror, but acts like a prism making the experience like being inside a deconstructed rainbow or computer generated photo filter. The topsides are grounded in aerial images of rural Pennsylvania.
At the Lancaster Science Factory in Pennsylvania, this Luckey Climber plays with perception as much as it does with physics. With forms that twist and balance in unexpected ways, visitors often ask if the climber may have been installed upside down. The intrigue is by design—the structure makes use of a symmetry in gravity for its stability, creating a sense of inversion and equilibrium that invites curiosity and movement. Suspended in the museum’s central space, the climber blends playful geometry with architectural precision, offering kids a unique opportunity to explore balance, motion, and the wonder of looking at things from a new angle.