Our Portfolio
Everything we create places Modernist design at the center as the most authentic force for enhancing the communities where we work and connecting to nature in ways that enrich our emotional experience.
We strive to build environments without compromise while pursuing lasting impact. Our award-winning projects, including multi-family condominiums, townhouse developments and single-family homes, each have a distinct personality inspired by our principles and physical contexts. Today, our work remains both relevant and timely, as we enlist the tools of design to help envision the future.
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![Optima Lumina](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Lumina_0042-1-scaled.jpg)
Optima Lumina
Wilmette, IL
In Zoning
Condominium
Optima Lumina
Wilmette, IL
In Zoning
Condominium
![](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/088-min-scaled.jpg)
Optima McDowell Mountain
Scottsdale, AZ
Coming Soon
Condominium
Optima McDowell Mountain
Scottsdale, AZ
Coming Soon
Condominium
![Optima Verdana](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/10-T24_1525-scaled.jpg)
Optima Verdana
Wilmette, IL
2023
Multi-Family
Optima Verdana
Wilmette, IL
2023
Multi-Family
![](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/7190-Amenities-KO7190-3-scaled.jpg)
7190 Optima Kierland
Scottsdale, AZ
2023
Multi-Family
7190 Optima Kierland
Scottsdale, AZ
2023
Multi-Family
![](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Lakeview-2.jpg)
Optima Lakeview
Chicago, IL
2022
Multi-Family
Optima Lakeview
Chicago, IL
2022
Multi-Family
![](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/10-T22_8602-e1669674390335.jpg)
Rising Sun
Scottsdale, AZ
2022
Residences
Rising Sun
Scottsdale, AZ
2022
Residences
![](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/10-T23_1163-e1695327742730.jpg)
Optima Paradise Valley
Paradis Valley, AZ
2022
Residences
Optima Paradise Valley
Paradis Valley, AZ
2022
Residences
![](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/10-T21-9765-final.jpg)
Stagecoach
Carefree, AZ
2021
Residences
Stagecoach
Carefree, AZ
2021
Residences
![7180 Optima Kierland Skydeck](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Opt7180-23_SM.jpg)
7180 Optima Kierland
Scottsdale, AZ
2020
Condominium
7180 Optima Kierland
Scottsdale, AZ
2020
Condominium
![Optima Kierland Apartments 7140 Sky Deck](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/7160-26.jpg)
7140 Optima Kierland
Scottsdale, AZ
2020
Multi-Family
7140 Optima Kierland
Scottsdale, AZ
2020
Multi-Family
![A lushly landscaped courtyard has illuminated home to the left, steel overhangs above and pool visible in the far distance.](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Optima_Real_Estate_Arizona_Courtyard_House_Landing_Image_.jpg)
Arizona Courtyard House
Paradise Valley, AZ
2017
Residences
Arizona Courtyard House
Paradise Valley, AZ
2017
Residences
![A dramatic angle shows Optima Signature and Optima Chicago Center standing against the skyline.](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Optima_Real_Estate_Signature_Landing_Image_.jpg)
Optima Signature
Chicago, IL
2017
Multi-Family
Optima Signature
Chicago, IL
2017
Multi-Family
![Ground-up view of 7120 Kierland](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Optima_Real_Estate_7120_Kierland_Landing_Image__.jpg)
7120 Optima Kierland
Scottsdale, AZ
2016
Condominium
7120 Optima Kierland
Scottsdale, AZ
2016
Condominium
![7160 Optima Kierland from across the street, showing the tower against a bright blue sky.](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Optima_Real_Estate_7160_Kierland_Landing_.jpg)
7160 Optima Kierland
Scottsdale, AZ
2016
Multi-Family
7160 Optima Kierland
Scottsdale, AZ
2016
Multi-Family
![Exterior view of Whale Bay House raised above the land.](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Optima_Real_Estate_Whale_Bay_House_Landing_Image.jpg)
Whale Bay House – Optima DCHGlobal
Bay of Islands, New Zealand
2016
Residences
Whale Bay House – Optima DCHGlobal
Bay of Islands, New Zealand
2016
Residences
![A bird's eye view of the patio shows that it overlooks many Chicago skyscrapers and the Chicago River.](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Optima_Real_Estate_Chicago_Center_Landing_Image_.jpg)
Optima Chicago Center
Chicago, IL
2013
Multi-Family
Optima Chicago Center
Chicago, IL
2013
Multi-Family
![Exterior view of Optima Sonoran Village shows a nearby desert mountain.](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Optima_Real_Estate_Sonoran_Village_Landing_Image.jpg)
Optima Sonoran Village
Scottsdale, AZ
2012-2019
Multi-Family
Optima Sonoran Village
Scottsdale, AZ
2012-2019
Multi-Family
![View of the house within the desert at night](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Optima_Real_Estate_Relic_Rock_LANDING_IMAGE_.jpg)
Relic Rock – Optima DCHGlobal
Scottsdale, AZ
2012
Residences
Relic Rock – Optima DCHGlobal
Scottsdale, AZ
2012
Residences
![From up high, an exterior of Optima Old Orchard Woods set against the backdrop of the neighboring forest preserve.](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Optima_Real_Estate_Old_Orchard_Woods_Landing_Image.jpg)
Optima Old Orchard Woods
Skokie, IL
2010
Condominium
Optima Old Orchard Woods
Skokie, IL
2010
Condominium
![Optima Camelview Village from afar shows balconies lush with greenery and a view of the courtyard.](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Camelview-Village.jpg)
Optima Camelview Village
Scottsdale, AZ
2010
Condominium
Optima Camelview Village
Scottsdale, AZ
2010
Condominium
![Optima Biltmore Towers from far away, showing the interlocking series of towers with red and orange accents.](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Optima_Real_Estate_Biltmore_Towers_Landing_Image.jpg)
Optima Biltmore Towers
Phoenix, AZ
2006
Condominium
Optima Biltmore Towers
Phoenix, AZ
2006
Condominium
![An exterior view of Optima Horizons from above, giving glimpses of the outdoor terrace above the parking lot.](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Optima_Real_Estate_Horizons_Landing_Image_.jpg)
Optima Horizons
Evanston, IL
2004
Condominium
Optima Horizons
Evanston, IL
2004
Condominium
![Exterior of Sterling Ridge, showcasing the modular steel components that are visible in overhangs.](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Optima_Real_Estate_Sterling_Ridge_Landing_Image_.jpg)
Sterling Ridge
Scottsdale, AZ
2003
Residences
Sterling Ridge
Scottsdale, AZ
2003
Residences
![An exterior view of Optima Views, showing the top of the building set against a blue sky.](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Optima_Real_Estate_Views_Landing_Image.jpg)
Optima Views
Evanston, IL
2003
Condominium
Optima Views
Evanston, IL
2003
Condominium
![A tranquil corner of the home looks out through glass curtainwalls to the sprawling desert landscape at dusk.](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cloud-Chaser.jpg)
Cloud Chaser
Scottsdale, AZ
2003
Residences
Cloud Chaser
Scottsdale, AZ
2003
Residences
![Optima towers with trees](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/8-T19_3384.jpg)
Optima Towers
Evanston, IL
2002
Condominium
Optima Towers
Evanston, IL
2002
Condominium
![Exterior of Shadow Caster from afar, looking across a putting green at the home that is backdropped by desert mountains.](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Shadow-Caster.jpg)
Shadow Caster
Scottsdale, AZ
2001
Residences
Shadow Caster
Scottsdale, AZ
2001
Residences
![Exterior view of Michigan Place.](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Optima_Real_Estate_Michigan_Place_Exterior.jpg)
Michigan Place
Chicago, IL
2001
Condominium
Michigan Place
Chicago, IL
2001
Condominium
![Exterior of Optima Lake Courts](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Optima_Real_Estate_Lake_Courts.jpg)
Lake Courts
Wilmette, IL
1998
Condominium
Lake Courts
Wilmette, IL
1998
Condominium
![From across the street, a view of Optima Center Wilmette.](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Optima-Center-Wilmette.jpg)
Optima Center Wilmette
Wilmette, IL
1997
Condominium
Optima Center Wilmette
Wilmette, IL
1997
Condominium
![Exterior of Ravine Bluff at night, with the steel-and-glass home aglow with light.](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Optima_Real_Estate_Ravine_Bluff_Landing_Image.jpg)
Ravine Bluff
Winnetka, IL
1996
Residences
Ravine Bluff
Winnetka, IL
1996
Residences
![Interior of the kitchen at Coromandel condominiums](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Optima_Real_Estate_Coromandel.jpg)
Coromandel
Deerfield, IL
1994
Condominium
Coromandel
Deerfield, IL
1994
Condominium
![Exterior view of Meadowlake](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Optima_Real_Estate_Meadowlake.jpg)
Meadowlake
Northfield, IL
1992
Condominium
Meadowlake
Northfield, IL
1992
Condominium
![Exterior view of 1618 Sheridan.](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Optima_Real_Estate_1618_Sheridan_Exterior.jpg)
1618 Sheridan Road
Wilmette, IL
1991
Condominium
1618 Sheridan Road
Wilmette, IL
1991
Condominium
![North Pointe Landscaped Exterior](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/9-T19_3831.jpg)
North Pointe
Evanston, IL
1990
Condominium
North Pointe
Evanston, IL
1990
Condominium
![Exterior view of The Courts at Northbrook](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Optima_Real_Estate_Courts_Northbrook.jpg)
The Courts of Northbrook
Northbrook, IL
1989
Condominium
The Courts of Northbrook
Northbrook, IL
1989
Condominium
![Exterior view of 630 Vernon](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Optima_Real_Estate_630Vernon.jpg)
630 Vernon
Glencoe, IL
1986
Condominium
630 Vernon
Glencoe, IL
1986
Condominium
![From a balcony across the way, the upper exterior of 840 Michigan, with green facade and upper level balcony is visible.](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/840-Michigan-.jpg)
840 Michigan
Evanston, IL
1985
Condominium
840 Michigan
Evanston, IL
1985
Condominium
![From the front patio of 17905 Hood, a white table and chairs are in the foreground with the home in the background.](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Optima_Real_Estate_17905_Hood_Landing_Image.jpg)
Sandy Knoll
Homewood, IL
1984
Residences
Sandy Knoll
Homewood, IL
1984
Residences
![View of Sheridan Elm from the front, with fence showing a glimpse of the house peeking above it, and the driveway on the side of the house.](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/575-Elm-Sheridan-Elm.jpg)
Sheridan Elm
Winnetka, IL
1982
Residences
Sheridan Elm
Winnetka, IL
1982
Residences
![Exterior view of 300 N Maple](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Optima_Real_Estate_300NMaple.jpg)
300 N Maple
Oak Park, IL
1981
Condominium
300 N Maple
Oak Park, IL
1981
Condominium
![A living room interior with brick walls has large windows that look out to trees.](http://www.optima.inc/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Optima_Real_Estate_Kenwood_54th.jpg)
S Kenwood Ave & E 54th St
Chicago, IL
1978
Condominium
S Kenwood Ave & E 54th St
Chicago, IL
1978
Condominium
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