CHICAGO, IL - Optima, Inc., a family-owned firm that serves as architect, developer, general contractor and manager or broker for its multifamily projects, has announced it’s currently leasing fully furnished commercial office suites at Optima Signature, a 57-story, 490-unit Class A tower at 220 E. Illinois St. in the heart of Streeterville. The suites are available to nonresidents of the building as well as residents. In a unique offering in the popular coworking market, individuals and small businesses leasing space at Optima Signature also have access to the development’s impressive 1.5 acres of amenities across three floors.
“Optima Signature’s business suites are truly a one-of-a-kind opportunity for those seeking office space near the Magnificent Mile as they offer both convenience and a professional environment set against a luxury residential backdrop,” said Tara Hovey, president and COO of Optima, Inc. “The business suites reflect the Optima lifestyle by delivering the ultimate live, work and play experience with exclusive access to wellness-oriented amenities in a premier location just steps from Michigan Avenue and the Chicago Riverwalk.”
Optima is currently leasing 22 commercial office suites on the Grand Mezzanine (2nd floor) and 7th floors, ranging in size from 200 square feet to 720 square feet, with the capacity for one to five work stations and options to accommodate up to 10 people. The development also features two 194-square-feet suites, and one 1,610-square-foot suite, which are all currently leased.
Furnished suites include a desk(s), lighting, mini-fridge, built-in cabinetry and window treatments. Select suites also have round conference desks with chairs for team meetings in addition to the work stations. Business suite users have free Wi-Fi and access to a shared kitchen and dining area. Rent ranges from $1,000 to $2,400 per month.
Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows 8 million people (or 5.2 percent of workers) worked at home in 2017, and that number is only expected to rise.
“As more professionals work from home than ever before, they’ve become more sophisticated in their expectations for quality office space. Optima Signature’s business suites are a step up from the common business center or lounge that many multifamily developments offer, and raise the bar on professionalism by making it possible to hold a teleconference or in-person meeting in a more private setting,” Hovey said.
Optima Signature also offers 5,100 square feet of retail space along upper Illinois Street and additional retail space and professional office space on its Grand Mezzanine, Plaza Mezzanine and 7th floors. Businesses currently leasing retail space in the building include Guidepost Montessori at Magnificent Mile, a California-based school, GoodVets Streeterville, a full-service veterinarian redefining pet care, and RUNAWAY fitness, a run conditioning fitness studio.
Designed by award-winning architect David Hovey Sr., Optima Signature opened in 2017 and is a LEED Silver® Certified luxury rental development featuring 1.5 acres of amenity space. Optima Signature’s amenities include: resort-style indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools; cabanas and bars; a cutting-edge fitness center with a sauna, steam rooms and WELLBEATS™ virtual workout studio; resident lounge with coffee bar; basketball, squash and bocce ball courts; video fitness studio; golf simulator and putting green; and outdoor terrace with lounge furnishings, fire pits and whirlpool. Another floor has a fitness center with cardio and strength-training equipment, yoga studio, indoor lap pool, whirlpool spa and children's play area. Outdoor amenities include a 40-yard running track, dog park, children's play area, whirlpool spa, cabanas, lounge seating, televisions, co-ed sauna and steam rooms, two full kitchens, grilling stations and dining areas.
For more information about Optima Signature’s commercial space and office suites, visit optimasignature.com/business-suites.
About Optima, Inc. Optima, Inc., a 40-year-old family-owned real estate firm known for achieving unique total quality control by serving as architect, developer, general contractor, and property manager or sales broker for its multifamily rental and for-sale projects in the Chicago area and Arizona. Since 1978, Optima has designed, developed and built some of the most architecturally significant urban and suburban luxury residential communities with a modern aesthetic. To date, Optima has delivered over 5,300 luxury rental and for-sale units across 31 projects, garnering numerous national and international architecture awards.