On October 30, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport's T3 Terminal officially commenced operations. As the lighting solution provider for the project, Foshan Electrical And Lighting Co., Ltd. (Foshan Lighting) played a pivotal role in the terminal's comprehensive lighting design and implementation, leveraging innovative technology to illuminate the city and support the high-quality development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
As a key construction project for China's civil aviation and Guangdong Province, the T3 Terminal spans approximately 420,000 square meters with a total investment of 53.77 billion yuan. It is a national transportation hub project under the "14th Five-Year Plan," aligning with the "Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area" to build a world-class airport cluster. The opening of T3 Terminal marks Baiyun Airport's entry into a new era of "three terminals and five runways," with an expected annual passenger throughput exceeding 120 million, positioning it as a globally leading super-large aviation hub.
**Light as a Brush: Painting the Skyline of a National Gateway** Addressing the T3 Terminal's complex requirements of "super-large space + intelligent management + cultural expression," Foshan Lighting's team engaged deeply from the project's inception. By integrating forward-looking light environment simulations and precise on-site data into the overall design, the team ensured the scientific feasibility and practicality of the lighting plan. Combining green energy-saving concepts, smart humanistic elements, and efficient operation and maintenance, Foshan Lighting provided over 130,000 fully customized luminaires for the terminal's main building, concourses, transportation center, boarding bridges, commercial areas, canopies, and VIP lounges. The lighting solutions were tailored to meet the specific illumination and anti-glare needs of different functional zones, enhancing both safety and visual comfort for passengers around the clock.
For high-ceiling spaces, specially designed luminaires deliver ample brightness, uniform illumination, and advanced heat dissipation technology with secondary optical light distribution, ensuring extended lifespan and superior light decay control. From the rice-ear-shaped roof sunshades inspired by "blooming ears of grain" to the kapok blossom-inspired check-in islands, and from wall designs featuring cloud motifs that conceal light sources to uniquely shaped fixtures seamlessly integrated with dome leaf patterns—Foshan Lighting has fused architectural aesthetics, functional needs, and light artistry, transforming T3 Terminal into a luminous showcase of Guangzhou's urban identity and Lingnan culture.
**Smart Lighting Control for Efficient Airport Operations** The T3 Terminal's distinctive design combines a centralized main building with concourse structures, featuring skylights that echo distant mountains—a layout demanding meticulous lighting arrangements. Foshan Lighting developed a bespoke intelligent light environment system supporting multiple dynamic scenarios, such as daily and festive modes, with lighting variations aligned to human circadian rhythms. The DMX512 intelligent dimming system reduces energy consumption by over 40% while achieving millisecond-level responsiveness, ensuring uniform illumination, glare control, and a visually comfortable environment.
To tackle installation challenges posed by curved ceilings and complex structures, Foshan Lighting deployed on-site expert teams for precision calibration using custom brackets, turning millimeter-level adjustments into streamlined workflows. Close collaboration with designers and builders, aided by BIM technology, ensured flawless execution of the lighting plan.
**Chinese Innovation Illuminating the Greater Bay Area's Future** Previously, the T3 Terminal won the buildingSMART openBIM International Award for its "Intelligent Construction Practice Based on openBIM." Foshan Lighting, as a key supplier, contributed high-quality lighting products and technical expertise, integrating green energy-saving principles to harmonize light, architecture, and environment.
With 67 years of expertise in lighting, Foshan Lighting is accelerating its transformation into a "product and integrated solution provider," driven by its strategic shift toward "mid-to-high-end intelligent manufacturing." From supporting national megaprojects like the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link and Huangmao Sea Crossing to illuminating Belt and Road initiatives such as Cambodia's Techo International Airport, and now Guangzhou Baiyun Airport's T3 Terminal, Foshan Lighting showcases Chinese enterprises' technological prowess and brand influence in premium lighting.
Moving forward, Foshan Lighting will uphold its FAITH business philosophy, aiming to become a top-tier lighting leader while participating in global landmark projects and infrastructure development, narrating new stories of Chinese innovation and shaping the future of the lighting industry.