Architecture and Design
Perspectives on the Optima® Lifestyle
Discover curated stories and insights from life at Optima Lakeview®. From design and culture to community and everyday moments, explore what makes our lifestyle truly exceptional.
Visiting the Illinois Holocaust Museum
May 15, 2024
At Optima®, our commitment to enriching lives extends beyond the luxurious confines of our communities to embrace the…
Clarke-Ford House Tour: Discover Chicago’s Oldest Home
February 14, 2024
Optima Lakeview showcases exhibitions you can not miss. Scottsdale and Chicago are both cities with teeming cultures,…
Verner Panton’s Cloverleaf Sofa
January 4, 2024
As we continue our exploration of the carefully curated modernist furnishings at Optima communities, we’re excited to…
The Benefits of Living Under Green Roofs
October 23, 2023
At Optima, our commitment to crafting vibrant communities extends beyond architecture — it embraces a vision of harmo…
George Frederick Keck: How A Modernist Master Shaped the Chicago Skyline
April 26, 2023
Chicago has long been a hotbed for Modernist architecture, with the likes ofLud…
How Space Affects Mood
March 22, 2023
Today, virtually every aspect of daily life seems to bring a measure of stress. And when thinking about how to cope, …
Softline Opera Chair: Design & Versatility
March 20, 2023
As we continue to tour the public spaces at Optima® communities to highlight the curated collection of Modernist furn…
Sustainable Living At Optima Lakeview®: EV Parking
February 8, 2023
The evidence that electric and hybrid vehicles are gaining traction is on the roads everywhere. From personal vehicle…
The Role of the Courtyard in Optima® Communities
January 5, 2023
In a formerForever Modernpost, we shareda brief history of the courtyard. From their earliest uses around 6000 BC in …
Furniture Spotlight: Tulip Tables
August 8, 2022
As we continue to tour the public spaces at Optima communities to highlight the impeccably-curated collection of Mode…