1965 born in Cologne

1984-1986 Civilian Service | Piano Teacher
1986-1987 studies in music and drama at the University of Cologne
1987-1994 studies in Architecture at RWTH Aachen
1989 work at the office of Behnisch + Partner, Stuttgart
1994 Diploma with the Friedrich Wilhelm Award of RWTH Aachen
1995-2001 work at the office of Gerkan, Marg und Partner Hamburg/Aachen
1996-2001 assistant to Professor Volkwin Marg at RWTH Aachen
1998 founded WJD Architects' office in Cologne together with Olaf Drehsen
Since 2000 partnership in the office JSWD Architekten