Designed to Sit In: The Furniture & Objects That Shape Optima’s Spaces
At Optima, design doesn’t stop at the building’s exterior. It runs all the way through, into every lobby,…
From Canvas to Courtyard: The Artists Shaping Optima Spaces
At Optima, art has never been an afterthought. From the founding conviction that architecture should engage the whole…
Living Alongside Art: How Sculpture Transforms a Community
Most people experience great art on a schedule, a museum visit, a gallery afternoon, a curated occasion. At Optima La…
Get Crafty: Chicago School of Woodworking
In a city shaped by steel, concrete, and some of the most celebrated architecture in the world, there is something de…
Exploring “The Living End: Painting and Other Technologies 1970–2020” at the MCA Chicago
For those who callOptima Lakeview®orOptima Signature®home, one of the joys of city living is the easy access to Chica…
Get Crafty: Learn to Crochet with Firefly Fiber Arts Studio
In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, there’s something remarkably comforting about an age-old craft like croch…
Get Crafty: Discovering Creativity at Lillstreet Art Center
As we continue our “Get Crafty” series, where we dive into the best local spots to unleash your inner artist and embr…
Ceres Sculpture in Chicago
At Optima®, we have a keen appreciation for the confluence of form and function in architecture. It is with this sens…
Chicago Public Art Spotlight: Agrifolia Majoris
With deep affection for Chicago and its commitment to public art, we can’t get enough of the monumental sculptures th…
50 Years of the Chicago Public Art Group
Chicago’s vibrant public art is just one of the many things that make the city so magical. From Cloud Gate andSep.06….