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The Jaredian Design Group is a St. Thomas based Architectural and Engineering firm formed in 1992 by Messers. John P. Woods, AIA, NCARB, and LeRoy V. Smith Jr., P.E.  Our enclosed Qualification Statement and list of current projects show the diversity of the project base we have developed over the past 30 + years. The  Jaredian Design Group is well known and respected in the Virgin Islands construction industry as a leader in public- and private-sector development.  Some of our projects have included the Roy Lester Schneider Hospital, Omar Brown Fire Station, GERS Head Quarters Building on St. Croix, Charles W. Turnbull Regional Library, Veterans Drive Development, Main Street Enhancement, Christiansted BoardWalk, etc.  We have also completed Disaster Recovery designs and construction for the restoration of St. Thomas Government House and the St. John Battery. Design documents for the restoration/replacement of the Charles “Tappy” Seales Fire Station and the Catherineberg Mansion in St. Thomas has also been completed. The Charles “Tappy” Seales Fire Station is presently under construction. We also continue to assist the Virgin Islands Housing Authority on some of their restoration projects.

Archy Founding

The company is founded by John Smith, an experienced architect with a passion for sustainable design.

1936

Completing The First Project

The company completes its first major project, a LEED-certified office building that sets a new standard for environmentally friendly design.

1973 - 1998

Expanding Services

The company expands its services to include interior design, and hires its first interior designer.

2001

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We, the Jaredian Design Group (JDG), are a Project Team with more than 35 years of experience in Disaster Recovery and public-sector projects dating back to Hurricane Hugo in 1989, Hurricane Marilyn in 1995, Hurricane George in 1998, Hurricane Lenny in 1999, Hurricane Omar in 2008, Hurricanes Irma & Maria in 2017.  Of recent, our focus has been working with the Virgin Islands Office of Disaster Recover on two separate contracts.  We have been engaged in some 28 different Task Orders over the past forty-four months.  One of those Task Orders included the Envision Residential Rebuilding Program, where some twenty residences were inspected, measured, and scanned over a six-month time frame. Designs for ten of those homes were completed during that time frame. Some of the other VIODR projects we have/are working on include the Charles Turnbull Library, Lt. Governor’s Executive Office Building, Office of the Governor’s Business Office, Simmonds and Legal Counsel Buildings, Annas Hope DPW Temporary and Permanent Facilities, Frederiksted DPW Facility, Susanaberg DPW Facility, and the VI Economic Development Authority Industrial Park Restoration and Expansion, Patrick Sweeney Police Headquarters, and the Queen Louise Nursing Home. 

We believe that good design should not only be aesthetically pleasing, but also functional and environmentally responsible. Our approach to architecture is rooted in a deep understanding of our clients’ needs and the context in which we are designing. We work closely with our clients throughout the entire design process to ensure that their vision is realized and that their space is both beautiful and practical.

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Bringing visions to reality

Meet the team behind the designs

Our team is comprised of experienced architects, designers, and project managers who share a common goal of creating exceptional spaces.

John P. Woods, AIA, NCARB

Architect Lead, Founding Member/Principal of Jaredian 1992

LeRoy V. Smith, Jr., PE

Engineer Lead, Founding Member/Principal of Jaredian 1992

Brian J. Smith

Architectural Designer with Jaredian 2022

Bernard Roebuck, BA

Architectural Designer with December 2024

Vancito E. Gumbs, Jr.

Inspector with Jaredian 2024

Raheem Petersen, AA

CAD Technician II with Jaredian 2007

Orlando Creque

CAD Technician II with Jaredian 2019

Jared D. Woods

CAD Technician I with Jaredian 2009

Desirée M. Francis, BA

Executive Assistant with Jaredian 2021

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