Walkable From Every Angle at Optima Sonoran Village
Pathways Built Into the Grounds Optima Sonoran Village sits on over 6 acres of lushly landscaped courtyards with walking paths connecting the property’s pools, terraces, and open space. The 19,000-square-foot fitness center sits on the same gro…
Designed Down to the Bathroom
A bathroom does not need extra square footage or a dramatic design story to work well. It needs materials that hold u…
The Recovery Circuit at Optima Sonoran Village
A workout does not end when the last rep is finished, and neither does a hard day at the office. The body needs some …
Golf Without Leaving the Building
The Time Problem A full round of golf takes real time, often four hours including travel to and from a course. For re…
What Years at Optima Sonoran Village Looks Like
The first months at Optima Sonoran Village are about discovery, finding the best spot in a courtyard, learning the rh…
The Balcony and the Building: Outdoor Space at Optima
At Optima, outdoor space is built into the architecture. Terraces and rooftop decks are an integral part of the desig…
Hosting at Home
Having people over is one of the quiet pleasures of a good home. A dinner with friends, an afternoon that extends int…
The Value of a Short Commute
Time is one of the few things that genuinely can’t be recovered. And while it rarely appears on a floor plan or…
Summer in the City
In Old Town Scottsdale, summer sets the schedule. The heat arrives early and stays through the afternoon, so the day …
Pet-Friendly by Design at Optima Sonoran Village
A Building Designed with Pets in Mind For residents with pets, Optima Sonoran Village offers a combination of dedicat…
The Fitness Center as a Daily Habit
There’s a particular kind of friction that makes fitness routines hard to sustain: the getting-there part. When…
What Years in an Optima Community Looks Like
The first months in an Optima community are about discovery, finding the best chair in the lounge, learning the rhyth…
The Kitchen at the Center: How Optima Designs the Heart of Every Home
In any well-designed residence, the kitchen tends to be where the architecture is most clearly felt. It might be the …
Before and After: How Moving to an Optima Community Changes Daily Life
Most people move into an Optima community expecting a beautiful home, but what they often do not expect is how quickl…
The Pool Is Always Open: Year-Round Outdoor Living at Optima Sonoran Village
At most residential buildings, the pool is open for a few warm months and closed for the rest. At Optima Sonoran Vill…