WMAIA 2024 Design Awards
CITATION AWARD
Ko-LAB Architecture, South Hadley, MA
The Sunderland Riverside Park Kayak Kiosk and Restroom Renovation were initiated to provide library patrons with the ability to check out kayaks and enjoy access to the Connecticut River. Over time, the project evolved to include not only a place for the kayaks, but a storage area to replace the existing shed for the park maintenance equipment, storage for Sunderland Youth Baseball, and a renovation of the existing restroom facilities.
The project combined the kayak storage program into a pavilion with a maintenance and storage shed at the rear and a roof canopy providing a shaded area for people to picnic or watch the baseball games. The three kayak storage boxes double as seating and picnic tables between the boxes provide a place for community gathering.Both projects were a community effort funded by the Town of Sunderland with CPA (Community Preservation Act)and ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds.
Photos by Sean Kernan
