Schickel Design Company grew out of a rich heritage of inspired design and fine craftsmanship with roots in the landmark architecture of William Schickel I who designed over 150 major buildings in Manhattan and Emil Frei whose stained glass is found in hundreds of churches throughout the country. William Schickel II carried on these traditions, founding the company in 1948 in a barn studio outside Loveland, OH where he created award-winning architectural and interior designs, furnishings, works of art and stained glass for clients nationwide.

In 2000, after working under his guidance for 27 years, Schickel’s daughter, Martha Schickel Dorff took over management of the company. As an architect registered in the state of Ohio with a BA in Fine Art and a Masters in Architecture, Mrs. Dorff has continued the excellent work begun by her forbears. Notable projects under her leadership include AIA Honor Award winner Cincinnati Children’s Chapel of the Holy Child; Chapel of Mercy in Blue Ash, OH; Habitec Columbus; the new headquarters for Little Miami Incorprated in Loveland, OH; City Home Cincinnati; and the Main Street installation at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati.

The company continues to grow in both size and scope, and recently moved from its Loveland location to a 19th century building which Martha Dorff redesigned and renovated in the historic Over the Rhine district in Cincinnati, OH.