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Restoration and Reuse Study

Holyoke’s Historic Richardson Station

Existing Conditions & Conceptual Design

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AUGUST 2014The Center for Design Engagement www.designengagment.org

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Restoration & Reuse Study


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Please note that these drawings are part of a larger report for the restoration & reuse of Holyoke’s Historic Richardson Station. Please refer to that report for additional information and detail.

These drawings were completed under contract with the City of Holyoke and funded through a Sustainable Communities Initiative grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), received by the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) in partnership with the Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG). The substance and findings of the work are dedicated to the public. The author and publisher are solely responsible for the accuracy of the statements and interpretations contained within. Such interpretations do not necessarily reflect the views of the Government.

Consultant TeamCenter for Design Engagement (CDE): Professor Joseph Krupczynski and Professor Max Page (UMass Amherst)CDE Fellows: Jonathan Haeber, Geraldo Reyes, Francis Goyes, and Samantha Greenberg


The building is located on a parcel of approximately 45,000 sq. ft. (approximately 1 acre) that is bounded by Lyman Street to the North, Bowers Street to the East, Mosher Street to the South, and railroad tracks to the West.

The building, not including the eaves/roof overhang, is approximately 39 ft. wide and 152 ft. long. The building is 36.5 ft. tall at its highest point. The roof overhang wraps around the perimeter of the building and extends 11 ft. from the building’s exterior wall and is supported on wooden columns approximately every 13.5 ft. on the North and South sides and approximately 15.5 ft. on the East and West sides.

The interior ceiling height is approximately 35 ft. high in central great room (excluding the current floor addition that reduces the height), and 16.5 ft. high in the adjacent North and South bays. The Mezzanine ceiling heights vary, but are primarily 8.5 ft. high with 8 ft. tall dormers. The basement ceiling height (to the underside of the floor structure) is 7.5 ft. high.

The interior of the building has a total of 12,250 sq. ft., including the basement and mezzanine levels. The primary area available for easy and accessible use is the first floor which consists of 5,100 sq. ft. of space, divided into three distinct rooms: a great room of 2,500 sq. ft. and two flanking rooms of 1,300 sq. ft. each. The walls separating these rooms are load bearing, but structural alterations can provide more continuous spaces.

There is also a one-story “baggage room” annex at the north end of the site that is currently used for storage and has approximately 1,800 sq. ft. of usable space.

In general, the building is in good condition. The roofing has been maintained and partially replaced over the years and there has been no major water infiltration, often the cause of extensive damage in historic buildings. There are small leaks on the North and Northwest corners of the building, and these should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent further water intrusion and damage.

Extensions, additions and elements constructed after 1965 are removable—and their demolition/removal, if carefully controlled, will likely not contribute to any major losses or destruction of key decorative elements on the exterior or interior of the building.

Of course, repairs and some reproduction of historic elements (stone components of the facades and/or wood elements related to the columns or trusses) may be required, and can be better assessed after strategic removal of some of the added walls/elements. General stone pointing and cleaning is necessary, with particular attention paid to graffiti removal. Strategic choices regarding the restoration of the slate roof or replacement with architectural shingles should be considered when assessing the overall restoration budget. While the building’s structure appears to be in good condition, a structural engineer should review the former station’s condition and recommend any upgrades (if required) to meet current building codes.

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Richardson Station Floor Areas

Total Station Building Area: 12,250 sq. ft.

Basement Area: 5,100 sq. ft. TOTAL

First Floor Area: 5,100 sq. ft. TOTAL Great Room: 2,500 sq. ft. North Bay: 1,300 sq. ft. South Bay: 1,300 sq. ft.

Second Floor Mezzanines: 2,050 sq. ft. North Mezzanine: 1,100 sq. ft. South Mezzanine: 950 sq. ft.

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The 1,800 sq. ft. baggage room annex also provides some additional space whose easy on-grade access and low renovation costs provide multiple use opportunities in support of, or as a supplement to, activities in the station building.

Renovation Strategy

Given the spatial characteristics of the building, the most cost-effective re-use approach for the Richardson station would to be to focus on the renovation and re-use of the first floor and only use the basement and mezzanine floors for mechanical, storage and/or auxiliary uses. Office spaces and non-public spaces may be possible in the basement and mezzanine areas as long as equivalent accessible spaces on the first (accessible) floor are available. This strategy will allow easy compliance with ADA standards and help focus restoration costs in the most public/accessible areas. The design strategies that follow all attempt to take advantage of the dramatic character of the central space for a primary use, with essential support uses located within the flanking areas. All design proposals include the creation of handicap accessible restrooms and new stairs for easy access to mezzanine and basement areas.

Conceptual Site Plan

The building is also well suited for multi- and mixed-uses development. So while the proposed uses described below are organized by thematic uses, it may be most feasible to combine one thematic use with another to capitalize on a variety of possible users and diversify funding opportunities.

Site Strategy

The site strategy for all uses is the same. It consists of green/open area at the southeast corner of the site (approximately 4,000 sq. ft.) with a small parking area to the northeast (with approximately 20 parking spaces). Both areas could be used for outdoor events and gatherings. The area to the south of the building also provides additional outdoor space that can be designed as a 1,500 sq. ft. deck that directly connects to the south bay of the building. In addition, the north and south stairs that lead directly to adjacent sidewalks can be restored to allow for easy site access. Increased parking and/or open space can be considered based on the actual needs of the proposed uses.

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The Building’s Organization

The former station is organized in three sections. A central “great” room flanked by two smaller areas. The central room—once the waiting and arrival room for the station—provides 2,500 sq. ft. of usable space. The room’s height of 35 feet and intricate roof truss makes it a dramatic, light-filled space. The two areas adjacent to the central space provide an additional 1,300 sq. ft. each (2,600 sq. ft. total). These areas once contained support spaces for the station (restrooms, lounges and baggage storage) and can provide support functions in a re-use strategy.

The mezzanine floors above these areas provide a small amount of additional space (approximately 1,000 sq. ft. on each side) but may not provide enough space to warrant ADA compliant access via elevator for public use. A full basement of 5,100 sq. ft. exists under the first floor, but its low ceiling heights and lack of ADA compliant access makes it more suited for mechanical and auxiliary/storage uses.

CONCEPTUAL RENDERING OF GREAT HALL AS A POSSIBLE YEAR-ROUND FARMERS MARKET

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NORTH SUPPORT SPACE:• IDEAL FOR KITCHEN AND/OR FOOD SERVICE PREPARATION• GOOD ACCESS TO THE BASEMENT & PARKING LOT• POSSIBLE FOOD RELATED OFFICE LOCATION

GREAT ROOM:• IDEAL FOR A DRAMATIC DINING ROOM• FLEXIBLE MARKET SPACE • TEACHING AREA

SOUTH SUPPORT SPACE:• IDEAL FOR BAR AND/OR CAFE (GOOD ACCESS TO SOUTH FACING OUTDOOR DECK).• SMALLER TEACHING SPACES • POSSIBLE FOOD RELATED OFFICE LOCATION

LAYOUT POSSIBLITIES:Food Uses

NORTH SUPPORT SPACE:• SMALL WORKSHOP• GOOD ACCESS TO THE BASEMENT & PARKING LOT--SEPARATE ENTRY POSSIBLE• POSSIBLE MANAGEMENT OFFICE LOCATION

GREAT ROOM:• IDEAL FOR SHARED/MULTIPLE WORKSPACE (OFFICE OR WORKSHOP) • ADAPTABLE FOR COMMERCIAL OR EXHIBIT • DEMONSTRATION/TEACHING AREA

SOUTH SUPPORT SPACE:• IDEAL FOR CAFE/FOOD (GOOD ACCESS TO OUTDOOR DECK)--SEPARATE ENTRY POSSIBLE• SMALLER TEACHING SPACES • POSSIBLE OFFICE LOCATION

LAYOUT POSSIBLITIES: Collaborative Workspaces & Commercial Uses

NORTH SUPPORT SPACE:• IDEAL FOR EXHIBITION AND/OR EVENT SUPPORT (GREEN ROOM)• POSSIBLE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE LOCATION• POSSIBLE LOBBY/ENTRY WITH STORE

GREAT ROOM:• IDEAL FOR PERFORMANCE, GATHERING & EXHIBITION • FLEXIBLE TEACHING AREA

SOUTH SUPPORT SPACE:• IDEAL FOR CAFE/CONCESSION (GOOD ACCESS TO OUTDOOR DECK)• SMALLER TEACHING AND/OR EVENT SPACES • SMALLER EXHIBITION SPACE

LAYOUT POSSIBLITIES:Community and Cultural Uses

NORTH SUPPORT SPACE:• SMALL CLASSROOM/STUDIO AND/OR LAB• POSSIBLE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE LOCATION

GREAT ROOM:• IDEAL FOR LARGE GROUP MEETINGS & EVENTS• FLEXIBLE EXHIBITION SPACE• OPEN STUDIO FOR TEAM BASED TEACHING AND/OR INFORMAL CLASSROOMS

SOUTH SUPPORT SPACE:• IDEAL FOR CAFE/FOOD AREA (GOOD ACCESS TO OUTDOOR DECK)• SMALLER TEACHING/CONFERENCE SPACES • SMALLER EXHIBITION SPACE

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