BIG has unveiled its masterplan for the 1,000-square-kilometre Mindfulness City in Bhutan that will include an airport and dam incorporating a temple.

An ariel view of Bhutan's new city, in concept art. Bhutan is the world's first carbon-negative country. Bjarke Ingels Group. BIG founder and Creative Director Bjarke Ingels said in a statement ...

Bjarke Ingels Is Designing a ‘Mindfulness City’ in Bhutan Located in Gelephu, the metropolis will include a spiritual center, a temple, and several meditative walks. Published on January 2, 2024 ...

BIG has just unveiled “Gelephu,” an envisioned master plan that draws from Bhutanese culture, Gross National Happiness principles, and spiritual heritage. During the 116 th National Day of ...

The $100 billion Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) is set to remake capitalism and attract businesses with its focus on green ... The big challenge for Bhutan will be to nod in both directions.

The Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has revealed plans for a massive new development in Bhutan. Named Gelephu Mindfulness City, it will be centered around eye-catching bridges that function as both ...

When Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck recently unveiled ambitious plans to develop a new "mindfulness city" at Gelephu, on the country's southern border with India, he cited Bhutanese ...

Bhutan, a country that prioritizes happiness, has seen 9% of its population leave in recent years. Now the king is launching a bold plan for a new city to create jobs and lure people back.

Recently, the renowned Danish office BIG announced the launch of its project for the city of Gelephu in Bhutan. This masterplan is inspired by the country's culture and its principles of happiness ...

Banking to Buddhism: Five lessons from a woman who left the City for Bhutan. Emma Slade has not looked back since swapping her high-flying life for one of ultimate simpleness and peace, she talks ...