# Bridge-Defining Tranquil Cities BIG Studio Showcases the Plans for Mindfulness City By Amy Duong | Published 2023-12-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindfulness-city References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2023/12/20/big-mindfulness-city-bhutan-temple-dam/)  Danish architecture studio [BIG](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelephu-international-airport) showcases a look at its master plan for the Mindfulness City development that will take place in Bhutan. It has big plans to highlight an [international airport](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icolo-e-bengo-aerotropolis) as well as an impressive hydroelectric dam that will also be home to a temple. The development will be in the Gelephu town along the border and will be built around a set of bridges that are inhabitable. Founder of BIG, Bjarke Ingels, explains the design, that it is "Shaped by waterways, Gelephu becomes a land of bridges, connecting nature and people, past and future, local and global. Like the traditional Dzongs, these [inhabitable bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-living-bridge) turn into cultural landmarks, doubling as transportation infrastructure combined with civic facilities." Image Credit: BIG ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 20% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mindfulness Cities:** The master plan for the Mindfulness City development in Bhutan showcases the rise of cities that prioritize well-being and intentional living. - **Sustainable Infrastructure:** The impressive hydroelectric dam featured in the Mindfulness City master plan highlights the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions in urban environments. - **Inhabitable Bridges:** The concept of bridges that are not only transportation infrastructure but also cultural landmarks reflects the trend of incorporating multi-purpose design elements in urban development. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** The development of Mindfulness City and its unique design features present new opportunities for architects to create sustainable, mindful urban spaces. - **Renewable Energy:** The inclusion of an impressive hydroelectric dam in the Mindfulness City plan highlights the need for innovative renewable energy solutions in the urban development sector. - **Urban Planning:** The master plan for Mindfulness City and its emphasis on mindfulness and intentional living provide opportunities for urban planners to redefine the way cities are designed and experienced. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Newly Built Mindfulness Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelephu-mindfulness-city.md) - [Subtropical Natural Landscape Airports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelephu-international-airport.md) - [Village-Like Tranquil Hospice Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sankt-lukas-hospice-and-lukashuset.md) - [Reanimated Power Plant Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manresa-island.md) - [Swooped Museum Roof Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suzhou-museum-of-contemporary-art.md) - [Lake-Overlooking Tiled Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jinji-lake-pavilion.md) - [Japanese Island Holiday Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-a-hotel.md) - [Mandala-Shaped Meditation Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mahamudra-meditation-centre.md) - [Bamboo Indonesian Learning Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-living-bridge.md)