He was of Dutch origin, educated in Italy, and he was brought to Poland by the Lubomirski family. He made a large number of various designs for Lubomirskis, the Royal Family, the representatives of different noblemen and gentry families as well as for the Catholic Church. Some Warsaw architects were also employed to build the palace as building contractors, as suppliers of materials or to control the master craftsmen, bricklayers or artisans.
He was Dutch by heritage, educated in Italy, and brought to Poland by the Lubomirski family. He designed extensively for the Lubomirskis, the royal household, different noble families, and church officials. Some Warsaw architects were also employed as builders, material suppliers, or overseers of master craftsmen like bricklayers or artisans.