Parc Mosaic
Parc Mosaic
Custom Wall Installation, Boulder Colorado
The bike room becomes a space of orientation and conversation. Riders gather in front of the map wall to explore together. 📷 @mthurk
Overview
Parc Mosaic, a residential community in Boulder, was inspired by the custom trail signage Zach had designed for Valmont Bike Park. Looking to elevate their own amenity spaces, they reached out to commission a cycling-focused installation for their bike room—something both beautiful and useful, that celebrated Boulder’s vibrant riding culture.
The final result is a custom-built wall installation featuring two large-scale maps—a Boulder system map and a detailed city map—both color-coded and printed on acrylic. Floating above a textured, sculptural backdrop, these centerpiece maps are paired with route-specific vignettes that guide residents toward some of Boulder’s best road and gravel rides.
Client: Parc Mosaic Apartment Homes
Creative Direction & Design: Zach Lee, Simple Cycling Maps
Printing & Installation: The Digital Frontier – Broomfield, CO
Photography: Mike Thurk
Architectural drawing of a wall installation showing positioning for system and city maps, layered textures, and mounting specs
The Vision
As a hub for active residents, Parc Mosaic wanted their bike room to feel more than just functional—they envisioned a space that could spark exploration, build community, and showcase Boulder’s outdoor lifestyle.
Rather than off-the-shelf art, they wanted something truly unique: a map system that offered practical guidance for daily rides, but also functioned as an architectural statement that reflected the community’s values of wellness, mobility, and connection to place. The installation needed to feel polished and permanent, built to complement the refined interior of their high-end facility
Our Approach
The Result
A closer look at the route maps: vibrant, high-contrast vignettes break down Boulder’s most popular road and gravel loops. 📷 @mthurk
Side-by-side panels for mountain biking routes in the Boulder/Lyons area—part of a comprehensive set of local ride guides. 📷 @mthurk
Crafted for interaction: residents stop to trace routes, plan rides, and engage with the space like a communal guidepost.
Closeup view with a bike pump for scale reference. 📷 @mthurk
The completed installation combines form and function: two large maps float over textured panels that reference topography. 📷 @mthurk