Sited
alongside the Harms Woods Forest Preserve just north of Chicago, Optima Old Orchard
Woods is a mixed-use multifamily development that offers a dramatic setting
with unobstructed views of textured planes of treetops west toward the horizon.
These Woods preserved for Chicago in the early 20th century through the efforts
of Daniel Burnham and others, is a focal point of the project. The Chicago
skyline to the south, less than 20 miles away, is also prevalent, illustrating
Frank Lloyd Wright's observation that the best location for a high-rise tower
was not in the city, but beyond where such views can be observed. To the east
the blue glimmer of Lake Michigan presents itself from upper floors. The
project contains 650 condominiums, 5 indoor recreational facilities, street
front commercial and enclosed parking for all uses. Amenities include a 2 story
pool room with twin spas, sundeck, fitness center, tennis court, and two story
party room with catering kitchen. One, two, three and four bedroom condominium
residences that overlook hundreds of acres of forest and the Chicago skyline
and Lake Michigan beyond. State-of-the-art baths and kitchen, stainless steel
appliances, gas cooktops, designer cabinets, granite countertops, window
treatments, and wood and stone flooring, the sophistication of Optima Old
Orchard homes are unsurpassed.http://www.optimaweb.com/Homes/SkokieCondos/Optima Old Orchard Woods is the recipient of the 2010 AIA Distinguished Building Honor Award.
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