Latest articles by Jonathan Bell
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The Maybach Ocean Club is a floating members’ club for the super-rich
Mercedes-Benz Design has announced the upcoming Maybach Ocean Club, a ship-based enclave inspired by automotive luxury
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RIBA House of the Year 2025 is a ‘rare mixture of sensitivity and boldness’
Topping the list of seven shortlisted homes, Izat Arundell’s Hebridean self-build – named Caochan na Creige – is announced as the RIBA House of the Year 2025
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Wallpaper* Design Awards 2026: Life-enhancer of the year shortlist
Discover the shortlist for Life-Enhancer of the Year in the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2026, from an innovative night light to a blueprint for play
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Aesthetics and acoustics come together in the Braque speakers from Nocs Design
The Braque speakers bring the art of noise, sitting atop a brushed steel cube that wouldn’t look out of place in a contemporary gallery
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Inspired by a pebble, the stylish new Alma charger provides pocketable convenience
What if technology could quietly allay anxiety and not cause it? That’s the pitch behind new luxury accessories company Addition, starting with its new Alma wireless charger
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Irys is an app designed by photographers for photographers. We take it for a test run
Irys celebrates the art and quality of photography, along with the joy of discovery. We discuss the nature of online creativity and the artlessness of social media with founder Alan Schaller
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The ring’s the thing as Pebble launches a discreet device for memo-taking, Index Ring 01
A tiny device with a singular purpose but limitless applications, the Pebble Index 01 is a customisable smart ring for turning mental notes into text
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Tech gift ideas: Wallpaper’s Jonathan Bell lists 12 devices to desire this festive season
Technology editor Jonathan Bell delves into the best new releases and most giftable gadgets from 2025, offering up personal favourites as well as a few big hints
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Blue skies beckon for the magnificent multi-functional Citroën ELO concept
Featuring an ingenious interior and new materials, Citroën’s conceptual collaboration with Decathlon and Goodyear has create a true automotive all-rounder
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A new bungalow in Ljubljana is infused with the spirit of place
A bungalow set in the pioneering low-rise eco development of Murgle, the House under the Poplars trades grand architectural gestures for quiet innovation
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Hyundai is the latest car company to get into robotics: meet the Mobile Eccentric Droid
The MobED is a new product from Hyundai’s Robotics LAB, pitched at last-mile delivery and industrial applications
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Hanker after a 1970s supercar? The Encor Series 1 elevates the Lotus Esprit to a new level
This limited-edition remastering of the dramatic wedge-shaped Lotus Esprit stops at nothing to improve and enhance the original without losing sight of its analogue excellence
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Lexus finally confirms the name of its all-electric LFA Concept supercar
Still designated a design study, the Lexus LFA Concept should be the successor to the most unlikely of all 20th-century supercars
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Caligra launches its c100 Developer Terminal, a stripped-back machine for serious computing
Pentagram’s Jon Marshall has collaborated with computing start-up Caligra to shape its sleek but serious desktop and mouse
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Own an early John Lautner, perched in LA’s Echo Park hills
The restored and updated Jules Salkin Residence by John Lautner is a unique piece of Californian design heritage, an early private house by the Frank Lloyd Wright acolyte that points to his future iconic status
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Rivian hits Miami Art Week to release R1S Quad Miami Edition, a new colour and a scent
Vivid sights and evocative smells are part of Rivian’s quest to humanise its all-electric SUVs
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Sound and vision are combined in this Dyson x Porter bag and wireless headphone combo
Dyson’s first limited edition collaboration with cult Japanese bag brand Porter brings together the OnTrac headphones with a stylish shoulder bag
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RIBA reveals three more shortlisted structures for 2025’s House of the Year award
Three more houses join the shortlist for the UK’s highest domestic architectural accolade. We explore the Triangle House, Amento and Jankes Barn
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JLR is a mainstay of modern motoring luxury, but do car brands need creative figureheads?
With Gerry McGovern reportedly departing from Jaguar Land Rover, what next for the Indian-owned, British-built house of brands?
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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a pocket tablet that takes folding screens to new extremes
Samsung has announced its newest flagship device, the Galaxy Z TriFold. Featuring three folding screens, this ultimate smartphone can transform into a ten-inch tablet
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Four new keyboards are fresh and functional desktop companions
Mechanical keyboards are all the rage, bringing with them new ways of personalising your desktop. We’ve found four devices that hark back to the early days of computing
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RBW EV brings a much-loved classic sports car aesthetic into the modern era
The RBW Roadster and GT hark back to a golden age of sports car design. Under the skin, these British-built machines feature bespoke all-electric running gear
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Hunker down in a perfectly equipped work-from-home hub this winter
If your WFH set-up needs an upgrade, or if you need to kit out a new small business from scratch, we’ve got you covered
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David Kohn’s first book, ‘Stages’, is unpredictable, experimental and informative
The first book on David Kohn Architects focuses on the work of the award-winning London-based practice; ‘Stages’ is an innovative monograph in 12 parts
