| Biography | |
| 1953 | Born in Rotterdam |
| 1980 | Graduates with honours at TU Delft; his tutors include Jaap Bakema and Rem Koolhaas |
| 1980 | Works under Joseph Kleihues on preparations for the ‚Internationale Bauausstellung‚ (IBA), Berlin |
| 1980 - 1981 | Works at Office of Metropolitan Architecture, Rotterdam |
| 1982 - 1984 | Various studies, competitions and commissions in independent practice |
| 1984 | Begins association with Dolf Dobbelaar and Paul de Vroom |
| 1985 | "DKV Architecten" founded in Rotterdam |
| 2009 | Change of directors DKV architects : Roel Bosch, Herman de Kovel and Paul de Vroom |