Latest articles by Jonathan Bell
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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 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
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Find solace in the forest at this expansive treehouse retreat in Dorset
For sale for the first time, a treehouse, Mallinson’s Woodland Retreat, is a tribute to the skill of designer and master craftsman Guy Mallinson
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All hail the compact new Renault Twingo E-Tech – the city car is back in style
Renault continues to pay homage to its heritage by combining it with 21st-century technology. The new Twingo E-Tech is another winner
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How Peter Saville came to art direct the best of contemporary culture
From Peter Saville's first steps with Factory Records and legendary album designs to his later work in art and fashion: we chart the history of the British art director
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A spectacular new Brazilian house in Triângulo Mineiro revels in the luxury of space
Casa Muxarabi takes its name from the lattice walls that create ever-changing patterns of light across its generously scaled interiors
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Genesis turns up the heat with its new Magma performance sub-brand
Genesis has revealed the hot new GV60 Magma and striking Magma GT Concept in its quest to own luxury performance
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An elegant Argentine restomod keeps the spirit of the sporting 1930s alive
The SP40 Restomod by Iconic Auto Sports is an update of a classic 1930s custom job, enhanced for the modern era
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Modernist Scotland explores the country’s impressive legacy of contemporary architecture
A new book, Modernist Scotland, delves into the art and ambitions of the International Style in post-war Scotland, presenting 150 projects that typify an age of optimism and innovation.
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The future of off-road is encapsulated in Hyundai’s rugged Crater Concept
An exploration of the future form of Hyundai’s XRT sub-brand, the Crater Concept is designed to roam where no one else goes
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A new timber studio in the Czech Republic is carefully integrated into its hillside site
Päivä Architekti’s Czech Studio Above the Golden Canyon takes advantage of impressive views
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From smart glasses to ‘empathy’ machines: what AI gadgets get right (and very wrong)
From furry friends to smart glasses, we test the latest AI gadgets promising to enhance your life
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New Leica Q3 Monochrom camera sees the world in black and white
Defined by its crisp 60MP monochrome sensor, the Leica Q3 Monochrom is a camera designed for those who want to focus only on light, shadow and form
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RIBA reveals the first pair of shortlisted structures for the House of the Year 2025
Six practices are up for the award, which will be announced on Grand Designs in December. The first two houses, by Izat Arundell and Hugh Strange Architects are previewed below
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New Porsche Cayenne Electric makes a case for a sporting life with lashings of technology
The next-gen Cayenne gets its first all-electric model, a mighty SUV that’s also the first Porsche with wireless charging
