BIG announced that it will open its 9th office in Bhutan becoming the first international company to register in Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC). The new studio will combine local Bhutanese and global talent, leading BIG’s work on GMC – the 1000+km2 masterplan by BIG, Arup, and Cistri informed by Bhutanese culture, the principles of Gross National Happiness Index (GNH), and the country’s strong spiritual heritage. “As we continue to help lay the foundation for Gelephu Mindfulness City’s thriving business and innovation environment, opening our office in Bhutan feels like a thrilling and natural next step. This new studio will allow us to deepen our connection to Bhutan and embrace its cultural richness while also strengthening our regional presence in South and Southeast Asia. BIG Bhutan will not only mark the beginning of the next chapter for BIG, but it will also become a step toward bringing the vision for GMC to life.” Sheela Maini Søgaard, CEO & Partner, BIG
