Bhutan's Gelephu International Airport Is a Fusion of Tradition and Modern Innovation

Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has revealed its plans for the new Gelephu International Airport, which will become Bhutan's second international airport. Strategically situated near the Bhutan-Indian border and the Paitha River, the airport will span 68,000 square meters and be surrounded by the kingdom's lush subtropical forests, mountains, and rivers. The design aims to leave travelers with a lasting impression of Bhutan and its Mindfulness City in Gelephu.The airport's façade will feature modular...