The remote Himalayan kingdom has broken ground on a huge new mindfulness city having shunned a Silicon Valley startup’s initial plans for a futuristic tech hub.
Synopsis:During Bhutan's 116th National Day, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck unveiled plans for Gelephu's 'Mindfulness City,' a 1000+ km2 economic hub. This
The masterplan for a “Mindfulness City” in the southern Bhutanese town of Gelephu has been unveiled by Danish architect Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), UK engineer Arup and Singaporean consultant Cistri.
The Bjarke Ingels Group has revealed plans for a massive new development in Bhutan. Named Gelephu Mindfulness City, it will be designed around several eye-catching bridges that serve as both crossings and important buildings.