Optima Lumina Overview

Located adjacent to Optima Verdana on Green Bay Road, Optima Lumina is comprised of approximately 128 luxury one, two, and three-bedroom condominium residences* and an additional 5,886 GSF of destination commercial space.

Optima Lumina is designed to step back on the upper floors along Washington Avenue, at the entire 6th floor along Green Bay Road, and at the entire 6th floor along the alley creating expansive private terraces for penthouse residences. Optima Lumina will feature the signature Optima Vertical Landscaping System with coniferous planting providing year-round greenery. Strategically located private terraces provide visual interest to the undulating façade on all sides of the building.

Optima Lumina features approximately 30,000 sf of amenity space located at grade level and on the roof. The roof is designed with a sky deck, glass-enclosed heated pool, spa, cold plunge, year-round steam room & sauna, outdoor firepits, barbecues, seating areas, perimeter plantings and sheltering arbors, a residents’ club and party room with chef’s kitchen, games, bocce court, conference rooms, and business center. Level 1 features a spacious lobby, library lounge, as well as a management office. A fitness center that looks out over the courtyard will include an indoor pickleball/basketball court, strength and aerobic training equipment, a yoga studio, a Pilates studio, golf simulator and sports lounge. A massage room, kids’ playroom, and pet spa will round out the amenities at grade level.

“Optima Lumina is now designed as a unique stand alone building adjacent to Optima Verdana. The use of terracotta provides a rich natural color and is incorporated into the structure of the building with a state of the art window wall system. Optima Lumina is designed to step back on levels four and five at the corner of Green Bay Road and Washington Avenue to create a tapering effect on the north side of the building and will appear to have a continuous roofline at level five with levels six and seven set back out of sight. The recessed balconies give residents fresh air and open space. Also included at Optima Lumina, is our Signature Vertical Landscaping System. The open plaza between the two buildings is meant to be a public punctuation point that will provide the public with a sheltered courtyard and enliven the streetscape by drawing customers to the provided retail.” – David Hovey, Sr. FAIA and David C. Hovey, Jr., AIA

With corporate offices in Glencoe and Scottsdale, Optima has a long history of developing in Wilmette beginning with 1618 Sheridan Rd. in 1991, Optima Center Wilmette in 1997, and Lake Courts in 1998, and most recently Optima Verdana.

*Optima Lumina is now intended to be a Condominium Development. Optima reserves the right to build condominiums or apartments allowing for flexibility depending on market conditions.

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Optima Lumina Amenities

Grade Level

  • ~8,000 SF of public plaza space
  • Starbucks & additional retail space
  • Central private courtyard
  • Lobby with front door person
  • Library lounge & coffee station
  • Game Room
  • Fitness center & locker rooms
  • Yoga & Pilates studios
  • Sports lounge with golf simulator
  • Indoor pickleball & basketball court
  • Massage room
  • Kids’ playroom
  • Dog park & pet spa
  • Business center & conference rooms

Rooftop Sky Deck

  • Heated pool with retractable walls for year-round use
  • Spa & cold plunge
  • Sauna & steam rooms
  • Changing rooms
  • Fire pits & lounge seating
  • Outdoor garden terrace & sundeck
  • Barbeques & outdoor kitchens
  • Dining space
  • Bocce court
  • Residents’ club
  • Party room
  • Chef’s kitchen
  • Private huddle rooms & conference room

 

Gains Appr

August 26, 2024

Village Board hearing scheduled for September 24

August 20, 2024

Plan Commission votes unanimously in favor of Optima Lumina development

August 08, 2024

Village of Wilmette Hearing Schedule Update: Plan Commission Aug. 20; Village Board Sept. 24

June 27, 2024

Open Houses Scheduled at The Lawn Grill on July 10th from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM and 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

May 28, 2024

Village of Wilmette Hearing Schedule Update: Neighborhood Outreach Open Houses TBD; Plan Commission July 11; Village Board TBD

May 24, 2024

Version 6 of the Preliminary Plan Submission for Planned Unit Development Zoning was submitted into the Village of Wilmette

April 18, 2024

Open House Scheduled at The Lawn Grill on April 25 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

April 17, 2024

Open House Scheduled at The Lawn Grill on April 24 from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

April 16, 2024

Version 5 of the Preliminary Plan Submission for Planned Unit Development Zoning was submitted into the Village of Wilmette

March 25, 2024

Village of Wilmette Hearing Schedule Update: Appearance Review Apr. 30; Housing Commission May 9; Plan Commission June 6; Village Board TBD

January 30, 2024

Wilmette looks to begin second phase of Optima Verdana

January 24, 2024

Optima Working with Local Bird Group and Village of Wilmette

January 04, 2024

Open House Scheduled at The Lawn Grill on Jan. 4th from 11:30AM-1:00 PM

January 03, 2024

Open House Scheduled at The Lawn Grill on Jan. 3rd from 5:30PM-7:00 PM

December 06, 2023

Open House Scheduled at The Lawn Grill on Dec. 12th from 5:30-7:30 PM

December 06, 2023

Open House Scheduled at The Lawn Grill on Dec. 13th from 11:30AM-1:00 PM

September 20, 2023

Developer plans apartments on former Jaguar dealership site in Wilmette

September 13, 2023

Optima pursues second rental project in downtown Wilmette

September 13, 2023

Optima plans second phase of Optima Verdana

September 13, 2023

Optima acquires Imperial Motors site, wants to build second 6-story development in Wilmette

About Optima Inc.

Founded in 1978 by David C. Hovey, FAIA, Optima is a family owned, privately-held, design-driven real estate development firm with offices in Scottsdale, Arizona and Chicago, Illinois.

For more than 40 years, Optima has been developing, designing, building and managing striking urban and suburban luxury residential communities. From the beginning, Optima aimed to reinvent housing by integrating the functions involved in new construction within one company. Optima controls and executes every aspect of the process in-house – development, design, construction, sales and management – for a dynamic system that offers greater focus and fluidity.

Optima is committed to delivering extraordinary living through design, innovation, sustainability and management. We believe that exceptional design enhances the human experience.

In 2021, Optima was recognized as the Firm of the Year by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Chicago.

Architecture

Our passion for distinguished design and attention to detail build communities with a clear concept, integrated functionality and purposeful aesthetic.

Development

Our passion for distinguished design and attention to detail build communities with a clear concept, integrated functionality and purposeful aesthetic.

General Contracting

We purposely seek out desirable locations in which we can operate and flourish, in unexpected, sustainable, and community-enhancing ways.

Sales Brokerage

Through our holistic integration, we help sales teams anticipate and customize to the wants and needs of our markets and residents.

Asset/Property Management

We stay connected to and invested in our communities, a cornerstone of our vision to provide the highest quality living experiences.

Support

Throughout our process, we keep internal teams, partners and lenders informed and engaged through regular updates, insightful training and open collaboration.

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Optima Sonoran Village

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Recent Project Awards

Optima Sonoran Village

  • 2021 American Architecture Award
  • 2020 Green Good Design Award
  • 2020 Outstanding Property Award London
  • 2019 AIA Chicago Divine Detail Award
  • 2017 International Property Award
  • 2016 AIA Chicago Distinguished Building Honor Award

Optima Camelview Village

  • 2012 AIA Housing Award for Architecture
  • 2012 International Architecture Award
  • 2012 National AIA TAP Award
  • 2011 AIA Chicago Interior Architecture Award
  • 2011 AIA Chicago Distinguished Building Honor Award
  • 2010 AIA Arizona Distinguished Building Honor Award
  • 2009 AIA American Architecture Award

Optima Kierland Center

  • 2021 American Architecture Award
  • 2021 Green Good Design Award
  • 2020 Outstanding Property Award London
  • 2018 AZRE Red Award
  • 2018 AMA Tribute Award
  • 2017 BUILD Architecture Award

Optima Signature

  • 2021 Architizer A+ Awards Finalist
  • 2021 Oustanding Property Award London
  • 2016 BUILD Architecture Award
  • 2016 International Property Award

Optima Old Orchard Woods

  • 2011 AIA Chicago Distinguished Building Honor Award
  • 2011 Project Innovations Honored
  • 2008 Chicago Agent Agents’ Choice Awards

2022

  • Architecture Masterprize Award – Optima Sonoran Village
  • Chicago Athenaeum Honorable Mention – Optima Sonoran Village
  • AIA Chicago Design Excellence Award – Rising Sun
  • 2022 SRP Champions of Sustainability Award – Optima Sonoran Village
  • Chicago Athenaeum Honorable Mention – Optima Kierland Center
  • AIA Chicago Design Excellence Award – Optima Kierland Center
  • ADOSH SHARP Program – 7190 Optima Kierland

2021

  • AIA Chicago Firm of the Year
  • American Architecture Award – Optima Kierland Center
  • American Architecture Award – Optima Sonoran Village
  • AIA Chicago Distinguished Building Award – AZ Courtyard House
  • Green Good Design Award – Optima Kierland Center
  • Outstanding Property Award London – Optima Signature
  • Architizer A+ Award Finalist - Optima Signature

2020

  • AIA Chicago Distinguished Building Award – Whale Bay House
  • Green Good Design Award – Optima Sonoran Village
  • Outstanding Property Award London – Optima Kierland Center
  • Outstanding Property Award London – Optima Sonoran Village
  • Outstanding Property Award London – Arizona Courtyard House

2019

  • AIA Chicago Divine Detail Award – Optima Sonoran Village
  • American Architecture Award – Whale Bay House
  • Architecture MasterPrize – AZ Courtyard House
  • Architizer A+ Award Finalist - AZ Courtyard House

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