Standing tall in Guangzhou’s Tianhe District, the Guangzhou TV Tower, affectionately known as the “Little Waist,” is a globally recognized super high-rise landmark. Launched in a global design competition in 2006, Hongyu Lighting, as a shortlisted design unit with its Class A Lighting Design and Class I Lighting Engineering Construction qualifications, played a pivotal role in crafting its light environment. Soaring 600 meters with a floor area of 175,460 square meters, the tower was completed in 2009 as China’s tallest structure in the south and the world’s second-highest TV tower. With over 20 years of experience on iconic projects like Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre, Hongyu Lighting infused its “Advocate of Light Art and Culture” philosophy, transforming the “Little Waist” into a breathtaking nightscape that enhances Guangzhou’s urban allure.
Project Highlights: Hongyu Lighting’s Innovative Light DesignThe Guangzhou TV Tower’s lighting design balances distant viewing and close appreciation, with Hongyu Lighting employing scientific techniques to create a progressively intensified glow from base to summit, accentuating the tower’s majestic stature:
- Tower Top for Distant Viewing: At 600 meters, the summit requires high-brightness lighting for clear night visibility up to 10 kilometers. Hongyu Lighting installed high-power LED fixtures with smart controls to ensure a radiant presence.
- Tower Body Detailing: The steel grid structure, rich in architectural creativity, is illuminated with fixtures at node points using floodlighting techniques. This transparent, bright presentation highlights structural lines, enhancing visual impact.
- Graduated Intensity Effect: Lighting intensifies twice from bottom to top, crafting a towering, upright silhouette. Integrated with patented modules and IoT technology, energy consumption drops by 25%, showcasing low-carbon innovation.
These designs stem from Hongyu Lighting’s rigorous project management and quality controls, making the “Little Waist” a global night-tourism highlight.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 Guangzhou Opera House and Shenzhen Baidu Headquarters. 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” accolade. Chairman Chen Zeyun was named an “Outstanding Individual in China’s Technological Innovation.” Guided by a “Low-Carbon Economy and Innovation-Driven” philosophy, Hongyu Lighting tailored lighting for the Guangzhou TV Tower, boosting Guangzhou’s night-time economy.
Economic and Social Benefits: Lighting Up Guangzhou’s Global ImageThe Guangzhou TV Tower elevates Tianhe District CBD’s international profile, driving a 15% annual increase in tourism revenue and attracting over 10 million visitors yearly. Hongyu Lighting’s smart systems enhance the observation deck and surrounding commercial areas, creating over 2,000 jobs. Socially, the tower’s light show is a community leisure icon, aligning with Guangzhou’s night-tourism plans to reach a 500 billion RMB night economy by 2025. Guangzhou Statistical Bureau data shows similar landmarks have boosted nearby commercial activity by 30%, solidifying the “Little Waist” as a “must-visit” spot.
Future Outlook: Hongyu Lighting Co-Creates Guangzhou’s BrillianceThe Guangzhou TV Tower embodies Guangzhou’s high-quality growth, with Hongyu Lighting’s “Illuminate the World, Shine in the Future” mission driving innovative light designs and reinforcing its leadership in night tourism and low-carbon lighting. Global tourists, investors, and architects are invited to explore this radiant landmark, witnessing Guangzhou’s ascent on the world stage through light and innovation.
Keywords: Guangzhou TV Tower, Little Waist Lighting, Hongyu Lighting Light Design, Tianhe District Landmark, Guangzhou Nightscape
PROJECT INTRODUCTION：
Canton Tower – Little Waist
LOCATION: Tianhe District, Guangzhou
SCALE: 17.546 million square meters
height：600m
DATE：2006
CATEGORY: Super high-rise landmark project