# Illuminating Icicletecture The Lighthouse Tower Redefines Tradition in Brazil By Meghan Young | Published 2009-12-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighthouse-tower References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/lighthouse-tower-makes-an-arched-gateway-to-rio-de-janeiro/) & [mikoustudio](http://www.mikoustudio.com/) When I think ‘lighthouse,’ I picture (as I’m sure most people do) a [slim, sloping tower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/observation-tower-krven) with a railing and beaming cyclops light at its peak, not this frosty block known simply as the 'Lighthouse Tower.' Envisioned by Mikou Design Studio, the Lighthouse Tower is a [modern, futuristic take](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves) on the [traditional coastal structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-guaec-project). Located on the Cotunduba island in Brazil, it redefines our classic take on the sea-guiding building. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Futuristic Architecture:** There are opportunities for architects and developers to push the boundaries of traditional structures and create futuristic designs. - **Modernizing Tradition:** There are opportunities to take traditional structures and revamp them with modern design, creating new interest and appeal. - **Innovative Coastal Design:** There are opportunities to design coastal structures that are not only functional but incorporate creative and innovative design elements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architects can explore new and innovative designs that push beyond traditional structures seen in the past. - **Tourism:** The unique design of buildings like the Lighthouse Tower can draw in tourism, showcasing unique design elements that draw attention to the area. - **Real Estate Development:** Developers have new ways to approach coastal real estate, incorporating innovative design to set properties apart from traditional coastal options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lighthouse-Resembling Urban Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-port-square.md) - [Lighthouse-Inspired Urban Tall Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safdie-architects-1.md) - [Lighthouse-Functioning Concrete Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-pavilion.md) - [Metaphorical Physical Community Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighthouse-church.md) - [Lighthouse-Inspired Seafood Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maine-seafood-lighthouse.md) - [Timber-Framed Croatian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-house.md) - [Dynamic Living Towered Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onze22.md) - [Stacked Pebble-Inspired Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calais-port-tower.md) - [Timber Nature Reserve Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lookout-tower.md)