Anative Virgin Islander with over 20 years of experience, Kenneth R. Benjamin, Jr. is a graduate of the All Saints Cathedral School Class of 1985, he received his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Miami in 1990. He came to the Jaredian Design Group in 1995 with working experience from deJongh Associates and the Virgin Islands Housing Authority. Mr. Benjamin is responsible for overall project development to most of Jaredian’s clients. His projects have included the Charles Harwood Hospital, Charlotte Kimelman Cancer Institute, Roy L. Schneider Hospital, St. Thomas Regional Library and Records Center, and Quarters “B” Restoration.
JAREDIAN DESIGN GROUPSenior Architect, St. Thomas, U. S. Virgin Islands
VIRGIN ISLANDS HOUSING AUTHORITYProject Architect, St. Thomas, U. S. Virgin Islands
Project Architect responsible for the construction management, inspection, and design various projects for the Virgin Islands Housing Authority. Directly responsible for the review of design documents prepared by consulting Architectural/Engineering firms.
deJONGH ASSOCIATESArchitect, St. Thomas, U. S. Virgin Islands
Part of the Design Team, involved in the design development of many prominent public and provide facilities in the Territory. Some of the projects included: Camille Hanks Cosby Academic Center; Spellman College, Atlanta, Georgia; Knud Hansen Renovation, St. Thomas, VI; Veterans Drive Post Office, St. Thomas, VI; Central High School Gymnasium, St. Croix, VI; St. Thomas National Guard Armory, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.
The Jaredian Design Group has a core of seven individuals that develop, manage, and execute the projects within the firm. Each has their respective strengths and roles to play on each project. Our team is built around this core and expands depending upon the needs of individual projects:
