About Optima
design-driven real estate development firm
For over four decades, Optima® has been designing, developing, and building some of the most striking luxury residential communities in urban and suburban settings across the United States.
About Optima®
A Developer With an Architect’s Vision
Each Optima® development is distinctive and customized to its physical location, with shared signature aesthetics including strong geometric shapes, inherently beautiful building materials and open, flexible floor plans.
With award-winning architects David C. Hovey, FAIA and David Hovey Jr., AIA at the helm, Optima® combines a deep understanding of how residents live with a desire to build the environment around their lifestyles — not to define them but to enhance them.
Optima® Featured Developments
Discover a true desert oasis that offers luxury, convenience, and relaxation. Residents of Optima Kierland® enjoy beatufilly designed apartments and unrivaled amenities. Our apartments in Scottsdale, AZ seamlessly blend some of the country’s best outdoor recreation with a vibrant urban center. Steps away form some of the best shopping, dining, and entertainment at Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter, Optima Kierland Apartments® is a world-class destination set against a captivating desert backdrop.
Optima Sonoran Village® is a mixed-use residential community in downtown Scottsdale. The community is situated on 10 acres and comprised of 5 buildings with 768 residences, 13,000 square feet of commercial space and over 5 acres of lushly landscaped courtyards. Located in Downtown Scottsdale, Optima Sonoran Village® is perfectly positioned to take advantage of all that Old Town Scottsdale has to offer.
Optima Lakeview® is a seven-story transit-oriented, luxury apartment development comprised of 198 apartments and 14,000 square feet of street-level retail in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. Optima Lakeview® features a distinctive landscaped interior atrium that will run through its 7-story core and is enclosed by a fixed in-place skylight at the roof to bring in natural light into the building’s interior. The building will also feature 40,000-square-feet of extraordinary amenities as well as a sky deck designed for year round use.
Located just east of the Chicago River in the coveted Streeterville neighborhood of downtown Chicago, Optima Signature® is a 21st century urban solution to multi-family residential design. It rises 57 stories with 490 luxury residential apartments, offering serene views of Lake Michigan to the east and dynamic city views of Chicago in all other directions. Optima Signature® offers residents over 1.5 acres of amenities across 4 floors as well as indoor access to Whole Foods. Its 60,000 square feet of commercial space include 14,200 square feet of street-level retail.
Located in the vibrant and burgeoning North Scottsdale and Greater Scottsdale Airpark area, Optima McDowell Mountain™ is the next evolution in environmentally friendly, state-of-the-art, all-inclusive residences. Meticulously designed to enhance wellness, cultivate community, and immerse residents in the distinctive natural beauty of the surrounding area, every detail has been crafted with Optima®’s signature commitment to sustainability and style. With unparalleled amenities, exquisite 360-degree views, abundant outdoor space, and easy access to Scottsdale’s most desirable destinations for entertainment, dining, and outdoor recreation, Optima McDowell Mountain™ is setting the new standard in exceptional desert living.
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Our luxury residences provide an incredible place to call home, but it’s our community as a whole that truly sets Optima Verdana® apart as a remarkable expression of luxury on the North Shore. From our longstanding commitment to sustainable, thoughtful design to the unmatched selection of amenities, Optima Verdana® offers the perfect backdrop for a carefully curated lifestyle. Learn more about the local Wilmette community, resident events, our signature vertical landscaping, and the latest in architecture and environmental stewardship on our blog.
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