Latest articles by Jonathan Bell
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Technics x Fritz Hansen collaborate on a Bauhaus-era lamp and a cult classic turntableTechnics and Fritz Hansen’s Copenhagen sound installation has led to these limited edition versions of the Kaiser Idell Luxus lamp and the SL-40CBT turntable
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The Dwarf Mini Smart Telescope is a compact gateway to astrophotography and stargazingDwarflab’s new Dwarf Mini Smart Telescope is an app-driven introduction to the infinite realm of astronomy, a compact but feature-packed device for travels into the cosmos
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Curvy and flowing, Xingu House draws on its Brazilian setting with drama and aplombDramatically cantilevered on a hilltop in Minas Gerais, Tetro Arquitetura's Xingu House elevates Brazilian modernism with sensuous and sculptural statements
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All-electric SUV specialists Rivian have launched their all-important R2 model8,000ft up in Utah, we get to grips with Rivian’s new R2 on road and trail, and delve into the company’s aspirations for autonomy, tech and robotics
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From Le Mans to the mancave, the AMR-C01-R Hypercar Edition is a sleek virtual racerAston Martin and Curv Racing Simulator introduce the AMR-C01-R Hypercar Edition, an endurance racing machine for the home inspired by the Aston Martin Valkyrie
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Roberts has announced a new multifunctional radio for the outwardly bound, the SolarDAB99Containing a host of handy functions, the Roberts Radio SolarDAB 99 is a portable audio companion that’s shaped to attend the school of hard knocks
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LA-based OBEN has created a series of extraordinarily sculptural sound piecesFusing audio and art, OBEN Hi-Fi’s eccentric collection of custom speakers and one-off commissions sets the firm apart in the crowded world of high-end audio
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Beat the heat in the US with the newly introduced Balmuda NatureWind Studio fanHigh-end Japanese manufacturer Balmuda is broadening its horizons by making a new entry into the US market, the classic NatureWind Studio fan
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Construct your own Socialist Modernist circus with this new monograph from ZupagrafikaCirk is the vivid chronicle of the Soviet-era permanent modernist circus, a unique and elaborate architectural typology that brought together performance, propaganda and populist entertainment
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The new Audi Nuvolari is a limited-edition hybrid supercar to radically enhance the brandWith the Nuvolari, Audi is gunning for the luxury sports market, ushering in a new design language and new technology in the process
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Lego Architecture reaches its apotheosis in this massive model of the Sagrada FamíliaMade from over 12,000 pieces, Lego’s representation of Antoni Gaudí’s Barcelona masterpiece is its most ambitious ever architectural set. We take a tour of this brick-built cathedral
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Enter the HP x Scuderia Ferrari AI PC, a high-performance laptop with very familiar brandingFerrari’s brand extension skills are showcased in this new launch from HP, a sleek high-powered computer that pairs leather, carbon fibre and glass with cutting edge processing power
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Two new launches from Ruark Audio come together to make one impressive music systemRuark Audio’s new R710 Console and the Talisman-R floor-standing speakers combine to make a mighty multi-format music system
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A brutalist bolthole for sale in one of France’s most iconic concrete apartment complexesArchitecture de Collection are offering up a brutalist duplex in the heart of Gailhoustet and Renaudie’s Etoiles d’Ivry in Ivry-sur-Seine
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Leica Cine Compact 1 projector combines big-screen capabilities with portable scaleLeica expands its Smart Projection range of home TV solutions with the new small-scale Leica Cine Compact 1
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Polaroid Go Generation 3: instant photography doesn’t get any more compact than thisPolaroid announces the latest iteration of its entry-level, small-form-factor instant camera, the Polaroid Go
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The Rolls-Royce Spectre – the first luxury sports EV – gets a Series II overhaulRolls-Royce has revealed the upgrades and enhancements that underpin the Spectre Series II, soon to lose its status as the world’s only true luxury EV
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Sony pairs with luggage wizards Carl Friedrik to create the Premium Audio Travel SetThis new collaboration pairs the Sony 1000X The Collexion wireless headphones with The Carry-on X from Carl Friedrik to create a dynamic, durable and perfectly matched travel kit
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Green Lodge, a new house in South London, digs down to create more spaceGreen Lodge is a low-energy home designed by Stylus Architects that slots into an awkward site with well-crafted precision
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5, 4… 3, 2, 1? Renault’s central role in the triumphant return of the small European carThe ball is very much in Renault's court, with the new 4 and 5 demonstrating that electrification can play nicely with affordability – and great design – and re-shape the world of small EVs in the process
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Marc Newson and his team discuss the challenges and innovations of the Ferrari LuceIt will take a while for the dust to settle around the launch of the Ferrari Luce. Let's double down on the reasons this is such a refreshingly radical car that sets Ferrari on a new and positive course
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The Ninja AutoBarista Pro promises to be the ultimate do-it-all coffee machineCoffee connoisseurs might not relish the automated efficiency of the new Ninja AutoBarista Pro, which delivers everything from double espressos to cold-pressed coffee at the push of a button
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Bookshelf speakers bring stereo separation to a small stage; here are five new pairsThese five new sets of compact speakers are all designed to punch above their weight
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New Ferrari Luce is both cutting-edge performance EV and ultra-luxury design objectFerrari courted controversy by hiring Newson and Ive’s LoveFrom to shape the new Luce EV. Their boldness has paid off – the Luce is an all-electric, ultra-luxury success
