Walking Chicago: Discovering the City, One Block at a Time
Chicago is a walking city—not just along the lakefront or river, but through the layers of its architecture, neighbor…
Furniture Spotlight: Eames Lounge Chair
What can we possibly say about the Eames Lounge Chair that hasn’t already been said before?
Color Stories in Architecture: How Palettes Shape Our Perceptions
Color has always been one of architecture’s most powerful tools—not just for visual delight, but for emotional and ps…
Designing with Daylight: The Importance of Natural Light in Architecture
AtOptima®, the interplay of light and space is never an afterthought—it’s a foundation. From the shimmering desert of…
Chicago’s Historic Hull House: A Beacon of Social Reform
At Optima®, we remain committed to celebrating the rich history of the places where we build our communities. So for …
Optima Lakeview® Recognized for Its Green Architecture
Optima Lakeview®, completed in 2022, received a2024 Green GOOD DESIGN Sustainability Award.
The Future of Sports: Northwestern University’s New Ryan Field
At Optima®, we’re deeply committed to fostering community, innovation, and sustainable living across all our properti…
Architectural Diversity: Enhancing Community Vibrancy in Chicago
At Optima®, we’re passionate about design and architecture, not just as forms of artistic expression but as vital ele…
Visiting the Illinois Holocaust Museum
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
Optima Lakeview showcases exhibitions you can not miss. Scottsdale and Chicago are both cities with teeming cultures,…
Verner Panton’s Cloverleaf Sofa
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
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
Chicago has long been a hotbed for Modernist architecture, with the likes ofLud…
How Space Affects Mood
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
As we continue to tour the public spaces at Optima® communities to highlight the curated collection of Modernist furn…