Rock Spot Climbing | 42 Rice St., Providence
Building owner: Pearl Street LLC
Building tenants: The Capital Good Fund, Pearl Street Lofts
Architect: Kite Architects Inc. of Providence
Developer/general contractor: Brownlow Associates Inc. of Barrington, Vertical Solutions of Utah
Cost: WND
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Use: More than 5,000 square feet of industrial space in Providence’s West End neighborhood has been converted into a state-of-the-art facility for climbers, both novice and experienced, to have a workout. The facility has 30-foot-high walls surrounding the interior, totaling approximately 10,000 square feet, that are adjustable to fit the climbers’ needs. Routes along the climbing walls at the facility can be mapped out by climbers via an app, and LED lighting on the walls will highlight the selected routes. Cushioned landing mats surround the base of the walls, allowing climbers to dismount from the wall safely. Climbers can also use a tread wall, very similar to a treadmill, in which users can climb a wall that rotates on a track. The facility also has cross-training workout options, as well as areas for people to use free weights and hand weights.
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EQUIPMENT: Rock Spot Climbing offers climbing equipment and other items for purchase.[/caption]
PHOTOS COURTESY ROCK SPOT CLIMBING
