How Green Building Design Protects Your Health — Not Just the Planet
Sustainable architecture gets a lot of attention for what it does for the environment. But there’…
The Art of Biophilic Design: Bringing Nature Home at Optima Lakeview
At Optima Lakeview, we believe that the best architecture doesn’t just shelter you from the natural world, it draws n…
Fountainhead and the Legacy of Modernism
In the hills of Jackson, Mississippi, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fountainhead stands as one of the architect’s most intimat…
Home for the Holidays: A Guide to Decorating Modernist Interiors
The holidays arrive gently inside a modernist home. Light stretches across expansive floors. Glass walls gather the s…
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…