Schweikher House

08/12/2026

Schiller House, Glen Ellyn, Illinois, 1954

Unusual residential concept of a square box, no exterior windows, but with an interior courtyard surrounded inward facing windows. Mahogany, redwood, Chicago common brick, terrazzo floors, cylindrical brick fireplace. Residential Design Citation Award in Progressive Architecture - January 1954. Listed on National Register of Historic Places September 3, 2008. Demolished in 2016.

Photo 1: Paul Schweikher Collection, Design and the Arts Special Collections, Arizona State University Library
Photos 2-4: Dan Fitzpatrick, 2013

08/07/2026

We've got sun and we've got shade.

Join us for a guided tour! A few spaces remain to visit the Schweikher House this weekend. And, we're open Labor Day weekend in a few weeks time.

Tour tickets in bio and on our website.

Photo: Open Space Series

07/28/2026

Happy birthday to Robert Paul Schweikher, born this day in 1903. We're all so lucky to experience his personal home and studio in Schaumburg, Illinois nearly exactly how he chose to live and work. HBD, Paul!

Photo: Paul Schweikher Collection, Design and the Arts Special Collections, Arizona State University Library, unknown date - ASU Library

06/30/2026

06/19/2026

Independence Day Guided Tours - NOW OPEN!

We're offering tours on and before the 4th of July. Celebrate a uniquely American Modernist landmark masterpiece from 1938. Check the visit tab of our website for dates, times and tickets.

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06/11/2026

End of an era. Our Hawthorn tree was blown onto the studio late yesterday with no significant damage to the studio. We believe it was planted around 1948 under consultation from Franz Lipp when Schweikher added an addition to the north studio.

The video was shot late yesterday afternoon when staff departed the property and a storm was beginning to roll in. It was likely pushed over shortly after filming. Photos are from this morning.

This hawthorn provided a wonderful organic contrast to the rigid redwood studio behind it. It will be missed ... and possibly replaced.

06/10/2026

We enjoyed hosting local architecture firm, Williams Architects, recently for a private tour of the Schweikher House. The team made great observations about the design of the house.

Consider bringing your professional team out for a private group outing to the Schweikher House!

06/06/2026

Thank YOU!!!

What a perfect day for a Peony Party last weekend. Over 100 guests came out to support the Schweikher House while enjoying peak peony blooms and long time resident, Alex Langsdorf's, birthday. We' so grateful to our friends, supporters, and sponsors that help make the Schweikher House a little less hidden but even more of a gem.

Thanks to Urban Street Group, Schaumburg Bank & Trust, Schaumburg Park District, Schaumburg Community Garden Club, and our incredible volunteers for supporting our event!

05/18/2026

Today is International Museum Day and we are honored to share Paul Schweikher's house with you and carry the stewardship legacy of Alex and Martyl Langsdorf forward. Join us at our upcoming Peony Party or for a guided tour or both and experience the magic of the Schweikher House.

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05/10/2026

From the Moms of the Schweikher House to you and yours ...

Happy Mother's Day!!!