Lotus unveils design of new customer experience centre

With a new Customer Experience Centre, Heritage Centre and Museum designed by architects Feilden+Mawson and submitted for planning, the British marque has outlined a bold vision for its future at the famous Hethel facility, its home for over 50 years. The plans were unveiled just ahead of the company's 70^th celebrations in Norfolk, marking the anniversary of the founding of Lotus by engineering genius Colin Chapman.

Combining the creation of brand new facilities and the renovation of some of Hethel's historic sections, the scope of the work perfectly reflects the company's ambitions going forward. The planning application also includes a spacious, modern new restaurant catering for all staff and visitors to the Lotus site.

Speaking at the unveiling of the plans, Group Lotus' Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Feng Qingfeng said, "The progress of these developments at Hethel demonstrates our commitment to Lotus and its bright future. Hethel is rightly the centre of the brand and what better place for customers, aspiring owners and staff to experience our values? Hethel is, and will always be, the heart of Lotus and our plans are the next step in readying the site for the next 50 years."