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Architectural design
in Somerville, MA

Distinctive, buildable designs that balance form, function and budget. Our team serves Somerville and nearby Medford and Everett.

Sculptural white shell-roof building against a blue sky — architectural design in Somerville, MA
  • 1938Median year homes were built
  • 69%Homes built before 1960
  • 11%Single-family detached homes
  • 37,756Housing units in Somerville
About our Somerville work

Architectural design for Somerville projects

Property owners across Somerville work with Hunt Construction when they need architectural design that is planned and delivered properly. Distinctive, buildable designs that balance form, function and budget.

Somerville has some of the oldest housing in the area: 59% of homes were built before 1940, and the median home dates to 1938. Designing for homes of that age usually means working with existing framing, foundations and character. We plan additions and alterations that respect the original architecture while bringing structure and systems up to current code.

We serve ZIP codes 02143, 02144 and 02145 and every community within 25 km of Somerville. Somerville is about 18 miles from our Framingham dispatch hub, well inside the 60-mile radius our superintendents and equipment cover. Nearby towns where we also provide architectural design include Medford, Everett and Malden.

Local considerations

Building in Somerville: What's Local

What the public record says about building in Somerville — and what it means for architectural design.

Good to know about architectural design

  • According to EPA, the solar reflectance of a cool roof can cut peak cooling demand by 11–27% in air-conditioned homes, and a high solar reflectance (albedo) is the most important characteristic of a cool roof.

    Source: epa.gov (opens in a new tab)
  • EPA reports that homes built before 1978 are more likely to contain lead-based paint and that approximately three-quarters of U.S. homes built before 1978 still contain some lead-based paint, a key consideration when redesigning older houses.

    Source: epa.gov (opens in a new tab)
  • The Massachusetts State Building Code (780 CMR), Tenth Edition, Base Volume adopts the International Building Code-2021 with Massachusetts modifications; the adopting section was amended effective 10/11/2024.

    Source: law.cornell.edu (opens in a new tab)
About the service

How we deliver architectural design

Designing structures that last and inspire

Great buildings start with a clear idea. Our architectural design team translates your goals, site and budget into a concept that is as practical to build as it is beautiful to look at.

“Every line we draw has to stand up on site, not just on paper.”

From massing studies and floor plans to elevations and detailed construction documents, we design with constructability in mind — so the project you approve is the project we can deliver, on time and on budget.

Because design and construction sit under one roof at HUNT, cost feedback and buildability reviews happen continuously, not after the drawings are finished.

Why HUNT for architectural design?

Our architects work side by side with estimators and site superintendents. That means fewer redesigns, faster permits and a smoother handover from drawing board to job site.

Who Is It For?

  • Developers planning new residential or commercial buildings
  • Homeowners designing a custom home or major addition
  • Businesses expanding or repositioning their facilities
  • Institutions needing permit-ready design packages

This service handles everything:

From the first sketch to stamped construction documents — design that is ready to build.

Service Area

Regional service area & Fleet logistics

Headquartered in the central metropolitan hub with continuous 60-mile equipment and superintendent rapid response radius.

  • Highlighted primary service city
  • Nearby cities and neighborhoods
  • Dispatch location
  • Metro core corridor
FAQs

Architectural design in Somerville: your questions

Straight answers about planning, budgets, timelines and working with our team.

Still have questions?

Our team is happy to talk through your project and get back to you within 24 hours.

Start your project

Ready to start building?

HUNT is your go-to construction partner - fast, flexible, and built to get results easily.

  • Reply within 24 hours
  • Design-build under one roof
  • 60-mile service radius