HANDS ON ARCH. — Design & drafting
Architectural drafting & permit drawings in Somerville, MA
Hands On Arch is a design and drafting firm at 165 Middlesex Ave, Somerville, MA. We prepare permit-ready drawings, as-built drawings, ADU designs, residential and commercial design documentation and 3D renderings for homeowners, contractors, restaurants and developers across Greater Boston and Massachusetts.
351-230-4953 · contact@handsonarch.com
Services
- Permit Drawings — Permit-ready architectural drawings for homeowners, contractors and investors in Somerville, Greater Boston and across Massachusetts — prepared to answer the building department's questions before they are asked.
- Architectural Drafting — Clear, accurate architectural drawings that connect design intent, existing conditions and construction information — for homeowners, contractors, designers and developers.
- As-Built & Existing Conditions — We measure what is actually built and turn it into accurate existing-conditions drawings — the foundation for any renovation, addition, permit or feasibility study.
- Residential Design — From a covered porch to a full two-family conversion — drawings that make residential projects clear to owners, contractors and building departments.
- Commercial & Restaurant Design — Restaurant, function hall, retail and office projects documented from concept to permit — layouts, ceiling plans, finish plans, details and 3D visualization.
- 3D Rendering — See the space before it is built. Photorealistic renderings developed from the architectural drawings — so materials, lighting and layout are decided with confidence.
- ADU Design & Permits — Since February 2025, Massachusetts allows accessory dwelling units by right in single-family zoning districts. We design and draw basement, attic, garage and detached ADUs ready for permit.
Selected work
- Ambrosia Zaika — Function Hall & Restaurant — Function hall + restaurant, 116 Elm St, North Attleborough, MA
- Ambrosia — Function Hall — Function hall, 2 Washington St, Foxborough, MA
- HONEST — Restaurant Interior — Restaurant interior, Massachusetts
- Flame BBQ — Restaurant Design — Restaurant, Massachusetts
- Pierce's House — Residential Design — Residential, 5 Franlee Dr, Rehoboth, MA
- Detached Garage — Residential · permit drawings, Falmouth, MA
- Market Fit-Out — Commercial fit-out, Falmouth, MA
- Church Lighting — Lighting plan, Warwick, RI
- Home Renovation — Residential renovation, Billerica, MA
- Covered Porch Addition — Residential addition, Hudson, MA
Service areas
Somerville, Cambridge, Boston, Medford, Malden, Everett, Arlington, Chelsea, Revere, Woburn, Burlington, Wilmington, Billerica, Framingham, Hudson, Marlborough, Lowell, Waltham, Newton, Quincy, Foxborough, North Attleborough, Falmouth, Cape Cod. See all service areas.
How we work
Measure — observe the space and establish existing conditions. Develop — translate the brief into drawings and layouts. Coordinate — work through design intent, project information and the people involved. Document — clear drawings ready for pricing, permit and construction.