Career
Wierda was trained as a carpenter before studying architecture. He was brought to the republic by State President Paul Kruger who was a great admirer of his work and wanted to establish a typically South African style of architecture with Dutch roots. Most of his buildings are located in Pretoria with the notable exception of the Rissik Street Post Office in Johannesburg.
One of his most celebrated works is the Palace of Justice on Church Square in Pretoria.