Featured Project Experience

The projects showcased below represent a selection of residential, commercial, hospitality, aviation, and specialty construction projects completed throughout the San Juan Islands and beyond. From luxury custom homes and mixed-use developments to boutique hospitality destinations and one-of-a-kind specialty structures, these projects reflect the diverse experience and problem-solving approach that define San Juan Building Solutions. 

While this gallery highlights some of the more notable projects I've been involved with, the content here is just a placeholder for what’s coming soon—many more projects under construction or completed throughout my career in design, permitting, project management, and construction.

Project Type: Boutique Hospitality & Event Venue
Location: San Juan Island, Washington
Services Provided: Project Management • Construction (Former Employer)
Architect: RAD LAB

Saltwater Farm is a nationally recognized boutique hospitality and event destination on San Juan Island, designed by RAD LAB. Jayson Schmidt provided project management and construction leadership while employed with a former employer, helping deliver a multi-phase development that includes a dramatic timber event barn, luxury boutique inn, custom guest cabins, and numerous supporting structures. The project features a commercial kitchen, integrated three-story residence within the event barn, expansive timber construction, custom steel detailing, luxury guest accommodations, and thoughtfully designed outdoor gathering spaces. Widely recognized for its innovative architecture and craftsmanship, Saltwater Farm has been featured in Dwell, ArchDaily, Archello, and numerous architectural publications.

Project Type: Private Luxury Glamping Retreat
Location: Friday Harbor, Washington
Services Provided: Design • Permitting • Project Management • Construction (Former Employer)

Designed by Jayson Schmidt, this custom luxury glamping retreat reimagines the traditional wall tent by seamlessly integrating it with a permanent bathroom structure and high-end outdoor living spaces. Working directly with Davis Tent, Jayson developed a custom tent and timber roof structure that perfectly aligned the tent interior with the attached bathroom while preserving the authentic glamping experience. As Project Manager and a member of the construction team while employed with a former employer, Jayson helped bring the owner's vision to life through careful planning, coordination, and execution.

The project features radiant heated concrete floors, a custom corrugated metal shower, an outdoor shower, expansive entertainment deck, handcrafted timber benches, oyster shell landscaping surrounding a custom fire pit, a propane fireplace, and a one-of-a-kind fire feature built around a reclaimed wooden aircraft propeller. Additional site improvements included a drivable grass paver parking system with integrated irrigation and a dedicated parking area for the owner's ICON A5 amphibious aircraft. The result is a distinctive hospitality retreat that blends luxury accommodations, aviation, and the natural beauty of the San Juan Islands.

Project Type: Aircraft Hangar Renovation & Recreation Space
Location: San Juan Island, Washington
Services Provided: Design • Project Management • Construction (Former Employer)

Originally designed as a traditional aircraft hangar, this project was transformed into a one-of-a-kind aviation retreat that blends aircraft storage with recreation and entertainment. Jayson Schmidt served as the designer, project manager, and a member of the construction team while employed with a former employer, helping reimagine the space to accommodate a larger aircraft while creating a highly customized environment for the owner's lifestyle.

To accommodate the larger plane, the rear wall of the hangar was extended, creating additional space that became a dramatic two-story climbing wall designed in collaboration with a specialty climbing wall consultant. The renovation also includes an indoor pickleball court, guest suite with a full bathroom and laundry, custom gathering areas, "Big Ass Fans," string lighting, and numerous entertainment features throughout.

Exterior improvements included replacing the original metal siding with rustic cedar siding, installing a new roof, upgrading to a Schweiss strap-lift hangar door system, welding new windows into the existing hangar door, and creating a custom Corten steel veneer with decorative faux barn doors. The result is a truly unique aviation facility that combines innovative design, recreation, and craftsmanship into a space unlike any other.

Project Type: Custom Luxury Residence
Location: San Juan Island, Washington
Services Provided: Project Management • Construction (Former Employer)
Architect: PBW Architects

Designed by PBW Architects, Eagle Cove Residence is a striking contemporary custom home that showcases exceptional architecture, structural innovation, and meticulous craftsmanship. Jayson Schmidt provided project management and construction leadership while employed with a former employer, helping coordinate the successful execution of a highly customized luxury residence from planning through construction.

The home's design features dramatic cantilevered structural elements that create expansive covered outdoor living spaces while giving the home its distinctive architectural character. A two-story concrete fireplace serves as both a structural and architectural centerpiece, complemented by extensive custom millwork, premium interior paneling, and carefully detailed finishes throughout the residence.

Successfully delivering a project of this caliber required close collaboration between the owner, architect, consultants, and construction team. Eagle Cove reflects the level of coordination, technical expertise, and craftsmanship required to bring architecturally significant custom homes to life while maintaining the owner's vision and the integrity of the original design.