The most recent version of our Dezeen Debate e-newsletter options an interview with Hyundai Design Centre head Simon Loasby, following the discharge of its compact EV idea. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now.
In an interview with Dezeen, Loasby mentioned that international curiosity in South Korean tradition is enabling Hyundai to create extra uncommon vehicles.
Commenters praised the transfer with one saying “as a Mini proprietor and driver, massive sure to extra enjoyable, small vehicles”. One other was “glad to see at the least some curiosity amongst automakers in making distinctive, recognizable autos, even on the decrease finish of the worth vary”.

Different tales on this week’s e-newsletter that sparked debate embrace structure agency SOM’s restoration of the artwork deco Waldorf Astoria in Midtown Manhattan, Apple’s thinnest iPhone ever and Finnish studio JKMM Architects’ successful design for a Helsinki museum.
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