At the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group presented "Ancient Future: Bridging Bhutan’s Tradition and Innovation", a tribute to the emerging vision for GMC and Gelephu. The exhibition showcased the design of Gelephu International Airport, celebrating how Bhutan’s deep-rooted tradition of woodcarving is being reimagined through modern technology. The installation features Bhutanese artisans, supported by machines, hand-carving intricate

A diagrid (a portmanteau of diagonal grid) is a framework of diagonally intersecting metal, concrete or wooden beams that is used in the construction of buildings and roofs. It requires less structural steel than a conventional steel frame. Hearst Tower in New York City, designed by Norman Foster, uses 21 percent less steel than a standard design. The diagrid obviates the need for columns and can be used to make large column-free expanses of roofing.Another iconic building designed by Foster, 30