BIG has unveiled a masterplan for Bhutan, the world's first carbon-negative country, which is informed by Bhutanese culture and ​the principles of Gross National Happiness index, and the country's strong spiritual heritage. Called Gelephu Mindfulness City, the 1,000-square-kilometre development is located in the town of Gelephu in Southern Bhutan. The new masterplan is being designed by BIG, together with collaborators Arup, and... >>>

The building is contemplated to have a 500-seat indoor concert hall, a 600-seat outdoor ampitheater, an art exhibit space, community meeting rooms and classrooms for both music and art. The genesis of the Concert Hall design is influenced by historical, cultural, environmental and vernacular concepts. >>>