Configuration : give greater space to the beginners' section, only 5% to 10% of the surface is to be dedicated to the expert climbers.
After 1 or 2 years of operation, it is necessary to plan major visual as well as technical changes to adapt to the technical evolution of the members. It may be an extension of the gym, or a change in the angles of the modular surfaces. We do recommend to use modular surfaces which can be modified independently by the wall manager (15% of the total climbing surface except for the boulder areas).
Plan inclines and overhangs (1 m to 6 m = 3' to 20' for competitions)
Slab for beginners not necessary, rather plan vertical surfaces

Width : give it greater importance, for it determines the largest number of participants possible : 1.20 m (4') to 1.50 m (5') wide = one route for a pair climber/belayer

Average height : 10 m to 15 m (33' to 50')

Number of protruding holds : 10 / sq. m (1 / sq. ft) to be able to set several routes on the same wall section

Support : whether the available support is a concrete wall, a breeze block wall, a steel frame, timber columns or other, there is always a possibility to adapt a corresponding climbing wall support. The option of self-standing climbing wall supports is also a solution

Crash area : permanent crash mats

Safety : plan belay anchor systems on the floor, 2.50 m (8') in front of the wall (anchoring case with removable cap) to allow a sure belaying for beginners
automatic belay systems to attract climbers on their own
draw a red line at a 3 m (10') height to indicate the limit of climbing without rope belaying (traversing)

Other fittings / comfort items : lighting = minimal intensity of 300 lux even / heating and ventilation = temperature 16°C (60°F) to 18°C (65°F), the hot air must not accumulate on top of the wall

Rotterdam : Monte Cervino (the Netherlands), Toronto : Toronto Climbing Academy (Canada), Lucerne : Rollerpalast (Switzerland), Maebashi : Wallstreet (Japan), Imst (Austria), Brussels : Winner's Club (Belgium), Grenoble : Espace Vertical (France), Oyama : Rock Craft (Japan)