Paul Schweikher
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Paul Schweikher was a Mid-Century modern
architect
from Denver, Colorado
.
in 1903 to a family of musician
s. He originally trained at the University of Colorado
for a year (1921–22) before marrying his wife. He moved with her to Chicago
, Illinois
and studied at The Art Institute of Chicago while working for the firm of Lowe & Bollenbacher. Schweikher worked his was up from a clerk to a construction supervisor. After two-and-a-half years at the firm, Schweikher left to join the David Adler
practice. Among the projects that Schweikher worked on was the William McCormick Blair Estate in Lake Bluff
, Illinois
.
He later studied at the Armour Institute of Technology before again transferring to, and receiving a degree from, the Yale School of Architecture
. He returned to Chicago after his schooling in 1930 and collaborated with George Fred Keck
and Philip Maher. He quickly rose to prominence, and his works were included in an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art
in 1933. His work was also exhibited at the Century of Progress International Exposition
. Schweikher joined the practice of Lamb and Elting in 1934.
The Paul Schweikher house and studio in Roselle, Illinois (1937-38) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
In 1953, Schweikher was named chairman of the Yale School of Architecture. Five years later, he resigned from the university to take a position as head of the Carnegie School of Architecture
. He retired in 1970 and moved to Sedona
, Arizona
, where he opened a small practice. Schweikher died in 1997.
Mid-century modern
Mid-Century modern is an architectural, interior and product design form that generally describes mid-20th century developments in modern design, architecture, and urban development from roughly 1933 to 1965...
architect
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
from Denver, Colorado
Colorado
Colorado is a U.S. state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains...
.
Biography
Paul Schweikher was born in Denver, ColoradoColorado
Colorado is a U.S. state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains...
in 1903 to a family of musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
s. He originally trained at the University of Colorado
University of Colorado at Boulder
The University of Colorado Boulder is a public research university located in Boulder, Colorado...
for a year (1921–22) before marrying his wife. He moved with her to Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
, Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
and studied at The Art Institute of Chicago while working for the firm of Lowe & Bollenbacher. Schweikher worked his was up from a clerk to a construction supervisor. After two-and-a-half years at the firm, Schweikher left to join the David Adler
David Adler
David Adler was a prolific architect, designing over 200 buildings...
practice. Among the projects that Schweikher worked on was the William McCormick Blair Estate in Lake Bluff
Lake Bluff, Illinois
Lake Bluff is a village in Lake County, Illinois. It is the closest moderate-sized town near the Great Lakes Navy Base and is North of Lake Forest. The population is 6,056 according to the 2000 census. The town has a police department and volunteer fire department.-History:In 1836, John and...
, Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
.
He later studied at the Armour Institute of Technology before again transferring to, and receiving a degree from, the Yale School of Architecture
Yale School of Architecture
The Yale School of Architecture is one of the constituent professional schools of Yale University. It is generally considered to be one of the most prestigious architecture schools in the world.- History :...
. He returned to Chicago after his schooling in 1930 and collaborated with George Fred Keck
George Fred Keck
George Fred Keck was an American modernist architect based in Chicago, Illinois. He was later assisted in his practice by his brother William Keck.-Biography:...
and Philip Maher. He quickly rose to prominence, and his works were included in an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art
Museum of Modern Art
The Museum of Modern Art is an art museum in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, on 53rd Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. It has been important in developing and collecting modernist art, and is often identified as the most influential museum of modern art in the world...
in 1933. His work was also exhibited at the Century of Progress International Exposition
Century of Progress
A Century of Progress International Exposition was the name of a World's Fair held in Chicago from 1933 to 1934 to celebrate the city's centennial. The theme of the fair was technological innovation...
. Schweikher joined the practice of Lamb and Elting in 1934.
The Paul Schweikher house and studio in Roselle, Illinois (1937-38) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
In 1953, Schweikher was named chairman of the Yale School of Architecture. Five years later, he resigned from the university to take a position as head of the Carnegie School of Architecture
Carnegie Mellon School of Architecture
The Carnegie Mellon School of Architecture in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is a degree-granting institution founded in 1906 as one of five divisions of Carnegie Mellon University's College of Fine Arts. It is widely regarded as one of the best schools of architecture, and one of a shrinking number...
. He retired in 1970 and moved to Sedona
Sedona, Arizona
Sedona is a city that straddles the county line between Coconino and Yavapai counties in the northern Verde Valley region of the U.S. state of Arizona...
, Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
, where he opened a small practice. Schweikher died in 1997.