A New Chapter in North Shore Living
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Vision
Elegant, efficient, and unmistakably Optima®: Wilmette’s Optima Lumina™ represents the next evolution in sophisticated North Shore living.
With striking architecture, world class amenities, and a deep connection to both community and nature, Optima Lumina™ is reimagining residential life in one of the most scenically beautiful and culturally rich corners of The North Shore.
A Modern Classic with
Timeless Character
Idyllically located at the corner of Green Bay Road and Washington Avenue, Optima Lumina™ represents the next landmark in Optima®’s celebrated legacy of architectural excellence and sustainable, community-centered design. Distinguished by sophisticated, sculptural form, richly textured terracotta, and recessed terraces featuring layers of lush, vertical greenery, Optima Lumina™ has been conscientiously designed from foundation to footprint to reflect the highest standards in environmental responsibility, enduring beauty, and exceptional living.
The Amenities
Making an Art of Everyday Life
- ~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
- 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
Neighborhood
The Village of Wilmette: Natural Beauty,
Historic Charm, Unlimited Access
Tucked along the serene, shimmering waters of Lake Michigan and shaped by generations of thoughtful growth, Wilmette is one of the North Shore’s most enchanting and beloved communities. Tree-lined streets, exceptional schools, a vibrant village center, and rich cultural heritage offer residents the best of small-town intimacy and leisurely lakefront living—perfectly paired with a direct connection to the dynamic core of downtown Chicago.
Architecture
Designed for Innovation,
Defined by Intention
Continuing Optima’s trademark commitment to sustainability and exemplifying their renowned reputation for sophisticated, purposeful design, Optima Lumina™ stands as an expression of biophilic principles and architectural vision. Conceived to reflect the timeless, natural beauty of the North Shore area and crafted to support biodiversity and ecological integrity, every element—from responsibly sourced materials and energy-efficient systems to Optima®’s signature vertical landscaping, featuring coniferous plantings for year-round greenery—enhances daily life while supporting the environment that sustains it.
Award-Winning Architecture
Designed by award-winning architects David C. Hovey, FAIA, and David Hovey Jr., AIA
Inventive architectural articulation not only provide a sophisticated look to Optima Lumina™, they provide for large floor-to-ceiling windows and generous terraces
Architectural terracotta cladding gives an elevated appearance with a beautiful, natural, environmentally-friendly material
High-performance glazing system for comfortable climate conditioning and mitigates exterior noise
Optima’s Signature Vertical Landscape System boasts year-round greenery with coniferous vegetation and promotes evaporative cooling, air re-oxygenation, interior noise reduction and beneficial wildlife.
Biophilic design encourages residents’ access and views to nature with open spaces and roof and private terraces
Residences
Spacious Interiors, Sweeping Views
Open, elegant, and thoughtfully composed, residences at Optima Lumina™ are shaped by line, proportion, and livability. Expansive windows maximize natural light and offer panoramic views of the singular North Shore landscape, while intelligent layouts, energy-efficient appliances, and high-end finishes create a home that is beautifully refined, effortlessly functional, and uniquely tailored to support the rhythms of life with comfort, balance, and quiet sophistication.
For more than four decades, Optima® has been developing, designing, building, marketing and managing striking urban and suburban residential communities. From the beginning, Optima® aimed to revolutionize housing by integrating all facets of 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.
For more than four decades, Optima® has been developing, designing, building, marketing and managing striking urban and suburban residential communities. From the beginning, Optima® aimed to revolutionize housing by integrating all facets of 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.
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 commitment to building environments that enhance, rather than define, their lifestyles.