Future Project of the Year: Defining Tomorrow’s Architecture
The Gelephu International Airport in Bhutan, designed by BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group), represents a forward-thinking approach to airport architecture.
Named Future Project of the Year, it combines functionality, sustainability, and iconic design.
The project demonstrates how modern airports can balance operational efficiency with aesthetic innovation, serving as a model for future infrastructure developments.
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Future Project of the Year: Defining Tomorrow’s Architecture
The exterior of Gelephu International Airport, designed by BIG, features sleek, modern forms that blend with Bhutan’s landscape.
Innovative use of glass, steel, and locally inspired materials creates a light-filled, durable façade.
Curved and angular surfaces define the terminal’s dynamic form, showing how materials and architectural shapes enhance both aesthetics and functionality.
Future Project of the Year: Defining Tomorrow’s Architecture
The interior of Gelephu International Airport integrates biophilic architecture, connecting travelers with Bhutan’s natural environment.
Open, light-filled spaces, natural materials, and strategically placed greenery create a calming atmosphere.
The design emphasizes harmony between modern infrastructure and nature, showing how airports can enhance user experience through sustainable, nature-inspired interiors.
Future Project of the Year: Defining Tomorrow’s Architecture
The airport’s interior circulation is designed for seamless movement, guiding passengers through open, flowing pathways and spacious concourses.
Floor-to-ceiling glass windows bring in natural light and offer views of Bhutan’s landscape, while transparent partitions maintain openness.
This thoughtful design combines functionality, comfort, and visual connection to the surrounding environment.
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