Square lighting is part of road lighting and an important aspect of urban beautification projects. Urban squares are iconic places in a city; beautifying the square not only enhances the overall image of the city but also reflects its culture. The lighting of the square should be designed by reasonably utilizing the buildings from various aspects. Commercial squares, leisure squares, and other areas in each city are places with high pedestrian traffic, so the lighting should not only be reasonably designed but also aesthetically pleasing.
Leisure square. It mainly provides a place for people to rest, socialize, and hold small cultural and entertainment activities. Due to the different ways people engage in activities, some areas and time periods may have a higher concentration of people. When designing the lighting, the following points should be noted: the square is an important place for the manifestation of local culture, and the lighting design should reflect the local cultural characteristics.
Key points should be highlighted, especially the standard buildings in the square should be emphasized to become the highlights of the overall environment of the square. The lighting should achieve a balance of brightness and darkness, avoiding glare, especially in leisure areas where it should not be too bright.
The square should not have too many light poles that affect the daytime effect; lighting fixtures and poles should not obstruct pedestrian movement and traffic. Due to the concentration of people, lighting fixtures should have safety protections to prevent electric shocks and burns.
Gathering activity square. It mainly provides a venue for large gatherings and concerts, where people are concentrated and there is significant movement. When designing the lighting, the following points should be noted: the lighting design should primarily use high pole lighting, with other lighting methods as supplements. Some courtyard lights or lawn lights can be appropriately arranged around to minimize the obstruction of pedestrian activities by light poles.
