Located in the coastal city of Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, Taizhou Station on the Hangzhou-Shaoxing-Taizhou High-Speed Railway stands as the largest and most technically challenging station along the entire line. With a total building area of 85,000 square meters and a project investment of RMB 1.168 billion, this monumental hub is poised to become a vital comprehensive transportation node connecting the Yangtze River Delta, southeast China’s coastal regions, and the inland hinterland.
Completed in 2022, the station’s architectural design draws inspiration from Taizhou’s identity as the “City of Mountains and Sea.” The concept — “Mountain and Sea Taizhou, Waves along the Silk Road” — seamlessly integrates the city’s natural landscape of mountains, rivers, and ocean with its urban fabric. The flowing, interwoven curved forms of the façade evoke rolling waves and distant mountain ridges, creating a dynamic yet harmonious silhouette that appears to surge forward even when standing still.
At night, this architectural masterpiece comes alive through a meticulously crafted architectural lighting and façade illumination project that transforms the station into one of Taizhou’s most iconic nighttime landmarks.
A Lighting Design Rooted in Culture and Innovation
The lighting strategy for both the station building and sections of the elevated approach bridges combines human-centered, artistic, and cutting-edge technological approaches. Using only high-efficiency, eco-friendly LED fixtures and an intelligent control system, the design achieves:
- Energy efficiency and sustainability – low-power, long-life LED sources with precise optical control
- Dynamic yet restrained expression – lighting that enhances rather than overwhelms the architecture
- Cultural resonance – subtle references to Taizhou’s millennium-old “Hehe (Harmony and Unity) Culture” woven into light patterns and interior details
The façade illumination interprets the daytime “wave” motif through layers of cool and warm white light that appear to ripple across the undulating surfaces. Strategic uplighting accentuates the soaring curves of the roof, while linear grazing lights trace the rhythmic structural lines, giving the building a sense of perpetual motion against the night sky.
Inside the station, travelers are greeted by a softer, more intimate lighting atmosphere. Delicately illuminated decorative elements inspired by traditional Hehe patterns create a welcoming sense of place, blending regional heritage with contemporary high-speed rail travel.
More Than Just Lights – A New City Symbol
When the first high-speed trains began operating through Taizhou Station, residents and visitors were treated to a breathtaking new nighttime vista. From across the city and along approaching highways, the glowing station rises like a luminous gateway between mountain and sea — a beacon announcing Taizhou’s arrival as a modern, well-connected metropolis.
This lighting project does more than beautify a building; it tells a story. It speaks of Taizhou’s maritime heritage, its harmonious blend of nature and urban life, and its bold leap into the high-speed rail era. At night, the station becomes a canvas where light, architecture, culture, and technology converge.
As the largest station on the Hangzhou-Shaoxing-Taizhou Railway and a key node in China’s expanding high-speed network, Taizhou Station — brilliantly illuminated — stands ready to welcome millions of passengers for decades to come, its luminous presence a proud declaration: Taizhou has arrived, and the future is bright.
Project Highlights
- Location: Taizhou, Zhejiang Province
- Scale: 85,000㎡
- Completion: 2022
- Category: Public Transportation / Municipal Landmark
- Lighting Approach: Green LED technology + intelligent control system
- Design Concept: “Mountain and Sea Taizhou, Waves along the Silk Road”
A shining example of how thoughtful lighting design can elevate infrastructure into cultural icon.