Situated in Nanning’s Liangqing District, Wuxiang New Area, the Guangxi Sports Center stands as the largest and most comprehensive modern sports facility in Guangxi and Southwest China, covering approximately 2,000 mu (1.33 million square meters) with a total built area of 508,000 square meters and an investment of about 5.6 billion RMB. Constructed in three phases, the Phase I main stadium broke ground in 2007 and opened on August 11, 2010, featuring 60,000 seats; subsequent facilities including the gymnasium (8,719 seats), swimming/diving hall (3,943 seats), tennis center (6,347 seats), and comprehensive training hall were completed between 2012 and 2014. Classified as a municipal public building, the center integrates sports competitions, artistic performances, conventions, exhibitions, and health entertainment, incorporating Zhuang ethnic brocade ball cultural elements with a “green leaf” design motif. As a state-recognized “Specialized, Refined, Unique, and Innovative” high-tech firm, Hongyu Lighting, with its Class A Lighting Design and Class I Lighting Engineering Construction qualifications, deeply contributed to the project’s nightscape lighting, creating an efficient and artistic light environment that propels the center as a night-tourism powerhouse.
Project Highlights: Hongyu Lighting’s Comprehensive Lighting StrategyThe Guangxi Sports Center’s lighting design draws from on-site assessments, Guangxi regional features, and Nanning urban planning principles. Hongyu Lighting crafted a holistic approach emphasizing functional illumination and cultural integration:
- Road and Courtyard Optimization: Upgrading main roads, courtyards, and high-mast fixtures to boost lighting power, control glare, and minimize pollution, ensuring illumination for the 60,000-seat stadium and plazas, while prioritizing maintenance ease and reducing nighttime energy by 20%.
- Commercial Nightscape Fusion: Planning lighting for commercial activities and plazas, weaving in Zhuang sports culture. Hongyu Lighting’s smart LED systems accentuate venue facades, harmonizing with the Qingshan Mountain scenic area’s night views.
- Key Venue Lighting Design: Orderly illumination for gymnasium, swimming hall, and tennis center exteriors using patented floodlighting, adding depth to structures and balancing relations with the surroundings.
- Landscape Art Enhancement: Incorporating landscape fixtures and light sculptures in plazas, lawns, and leisure areas to amplify artistic appeal, supporting major performances and fitness events as new evening hotspots.
These designs arise from Hongyu Lighting’s scientific project management and quality controls, transforming the Guangxi Sports Center into a signature nightscape in Nanning’s Wuxiang New Area.Hongyu Lighting’s Technical SupportFounded in 2001, Hongyu Lighting, through Guangdong Hongyu Lighting Engineering Construction Co., Ltd. and Guangdong Ruibai Light Environment Design Institute, has delivered landmarks like the Canton Tower and Guangzhou Opera House. As Chair Unit of the Guangzhou Lighting Society and Council Member of the China Illuminating Engineering Society, it holds titles like “Top 30 Lighting Engineering Enterprises in China,” with multiple patents and the “Guangzhou Enterprise R&D Institute” recognition. Chairman Chen Zeyun was named an “Outstanding Individual in China’s Technological Innovation.” Guided by its “Advocate of Light Art and Culture” vision, Hongyu Lighting supplied low-carbon solutions for the Guangxi Sports Center, enabling it to host national and international events.Economic and Social Benefits: Lighting Up Guangxi’s Sports VitalitySince opening, the Guangxi Sports Center has hosted over 200 events and performances annually, drawing more than 5 million visitors and generating over 1 billion RMB in surrounding economic spillover, creating 1,500 jobs. Hongyu Lighting’s smart systems bolster sports competitions, artistic shows, and conventions, elevating the center’s global profile. Socially, its light landscapes infused with Zhuang culture serve as a public fitness and leisure icon, aligning with Guangxi’s night-tourism blueprint to achieve a 30 billion RMB night economy by 2025. Nanning Statistical Bureau data indicates similar venues have boosted nearby commercial activity by 18%, establishing the center as a “must-visit” hotspot.Future Outlook: Hongyu Lighting Co-Creates Zhuang Township’s Bright Sports LegacyThe Guangxi Sports Center symbolizes Guangxi’s high-quality sports and cultural development, with Hongyu Lighting’s “Illuminate the World, Shine in the Future” mission advancing innovative light designs and solidifying its leadership in night tourism and low-carbon lighting. Global tourists, sports fans, and investors are invited to explore this radiant sports hub, witnessing Guangxi’s sporting prowess unfold through light and innovation.Keywords: Guangxi Sports Center, Hongyu Lighting Light Design, Nanning Wuxiang New Area Stadium, Guangxi Nightscape Lighting, Zhuang Ethnic Sports Venue