Ellipse as the foundation of design and meaning.

The project draws inspiration from the engineering genius of Miura Shinobu, who revolutionized lighthouse construction. When designing the Aniva lighthouse, he moved away from traditional approaches, embedding a double-ring structure within an ellipse — a shape that provides resilience against the elements and time itself. This principle became the cornerstone of our architectural concept.

Inside Aniva, the story begun by Miura’s architecture continues.

Nothing here is excessive — concrete, minimalism, and clean forms. Thoughtful details give the space its character: designer furniture, carefully selected art objects, natural wood, and copper accents. Soft lighting gently highlights textures and shapes, creating an atmosphere that feels effortlessly comfortable.

The project’s visual identity reflects the lighthouse’s unique location — literally at the edge of the earth.

Precise coordinates became part of the logo, featuring the letter “A” enclosed within an ellipse, the architectural basis of the structure itself. The name “Aniva” translates from Japanese as “at the edge of the earth”. The primary brand color is a deep blue-green, evoking the waters of the Sea of Okhotsk and the Sea of Japan surrounding Sakhalin — symbolizing the strength and allure of this place.