Trending Now: The Art of Playing Bridge
No one can dispute the remarkable benefits of participating in multi-player card games — from stimulating the brain to problem-solving with others, relaxation and relieving stress. And then consider the added perks of being in an exceptionally-design…
Wilmette’s 150th Anniversary
At Optima Verdana, we continue to embrace the culture of Wilmette and its surroundings. Throughout the year, the vill…
Mahjong History: Origins & American Introduction
Credit: Larry Dale Gordon/Design Pics/Zuma Press With construction at Optima Verdana well underway, we’re excited abo…
Alfresco Cooking in Optima Communities
Optima Lakeview’s Skydeck featuring an outdoor kitchen and various communal grills available to use year-round Warm w…
Vertical Landscaping Around the World
Explore how vertical landscaping at Optima Verdana improves Wilmette living—cooling buildings, filtering air, reducin…
Bahai’ Temple Wilmette Architecture Spotlight
Chicago has earned its place on the architectural map thanks to the countless architects who helped fill the city wit…
How Optima Communities Support Hybrid and Remote Working
At Optima, each of our communities are thoughtfully curated to make everyday life extraordinary. Whether it’s the exp…
Culinary Trends: Induction Cooking
Strike up a conversation with any kitchen aficionado and talk will quickly turn to induction cooking. At Optima, we a…
Natural Stone: A Timeless Staple of Architecture
At Optima, we celebrate the fundamental connection between design and nature. It’s this philosophy that often inspire…
Wilmette’s Sesquicentennial Photography Project
At Optima Verdana, we continue to connect more strongly with Wilmette and its surroundings. We appreciate how special…
Optima Communities: Exploring Wilmette’s Rich History
With groundbreaking underway for Optima Verdana in Wilmette, IL, we’re discovering this vibrant community and all it …
Environmental Benefits of Vertical Landscaping
Our signature vertical landscaping system at Optima Sonoran Village in Scottsdale. Vertical landscaping is a signatur…
Behind the Name: Optima Verdana
Optima Verdana: is one of our latest projects, coming soon to the Wilmette neighborhood of Chicago. In contrast to o…