architecture in bhutan

03 / 05

2025

BIG merges innovation and craft tradition with the Gelephu International Airport in Bhutan's Mindfulness City

Blending Bhutan's traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation, Gelephu International Airport is designed for mindful travel and future expansion, featuring a modular diagrid structure made of glulam timber, adorned with painted carvings...

01 / 08

2024

BIG unveils Gelephu | Mindfulness City in the Kingdom of Bhutan

Located in the town of Gelephu in Southern Bhutan, the 1000+ km2 masterplan titled Mindfulness City by BIG, Arup, and Cistri is informed by Bhutanese culture, the principles of Gross National Happiness index (GNH), and the country's strong spiritual heritage...