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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.

Furniture Spotlight: Eames Lounge Chair

July 7, 2025
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

June 16, 2025
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

June 10, 2025
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

October 29, 2024
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

September 25, 2024
Optima Lakeview®, completed in 2022, received a2024 Green GOOD DESIGN Sustainability Award.

The Future of Sports: Northwestern University’s New Ryan Field

August 27, 2024
At Optima®, we’re deeply committed to fostering community, innovation, and sustainable living across all our properti…

Architectural Diversity: Enhancing Community Vibrancy in Chicago

June 22, 2024
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

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…

Optima + Sustainability Series: EV Parking

February 8, 2023
The evidence that electric and hybrid vehicles are gaining traction is on the roads everywhere. From personal vehicle…

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