Optima
Setting New Standards,
Reaching New Heights
For more than four decades, Optima® has been developing, designing, building, marketing and managing distinctive urban and suburban residential communities. From the outset, the company aimed to transform housing by integrating every facet of the development process within one company. Today, Optima® continues to execute each phase in-house—development, design, construction, sales, and management—creating a unified approach that allows for greater precision, continuity, and efficiency.
Each Optima® development is conscientiously shaped by its physical setting while maintaining a recognizable architectural language defined by strong geometric forms, inherently beautiful 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 creating environments that enhance rather than define their lifestyles.
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Legacy of Quality
A commitment to quality is evident at every stage of an Optima® development, from initial concept through long-term stewardship. By maintaining control over each phase of the process, Optima® ensures a consistent level of craftsmanship, material integrity, and design continuity. The result is a body of work that is not only visually distinctive, but enduring in construction, conscientious in execution, and designed to support the way people live over time.
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Chicago Metro Pedigree
For over four decades, Optima® has played a defining role in the Chicago metropolitan area, establishing a legacy of design-driven communities throughout the city and its North Shore suburbs. From early developments in Evanston, Wilmette, and Winnetka to landmark projects in downtown Chicago, Optima® has given form to a design philosophy rooted in ingenuity, livability, and sustained commitment to the individual character of each environment. This celebrated body of work continues to reflect a deep understanding of the distinctive region and a long-term investment in the community it serves.
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Lifestyle
Every Optima® community is thoughtfully conceived to combine innovative architecture, vibrant surroundings, and carefully considered amenities. These environments support how people live, encouraging connection, ease, and a strong sense of well-being. More than just a building in which to reside, an Optima® home offers an elevated living experience shaped by intention and design.
