Jonathan Bell
Jonathan Bell has written for Wallpaper* magazine since 1999, covering everything from architecture and transport design to books, tech and graphic design. He is now the magazine’s Transport and Technology Editor. Jonathan has written and edited 15 books, including Concept Car Design, 21st Century House, and The New Modern House. He is also the host of Wallpaper’s first podcast.
Latest articles by Jonathan Bell
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This Washington State home cements an extended family’s connection to the Pacific Northwest
Ment Architecture designed Heritage House for a partner’s parents, making the most of a spectacular site and a strong connection between family and place
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The limited-edition Bertone Runabout brings a historic automotive concept to life
Bertone brings bespoke to another level with the new Runabout, a Barchetta and Targa sportscar for two
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This piece of Porsche restomod magic from Singer Vehicle Design is utterly bewitching
Sorcerer is a Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – DLS Turbo, a bespoke design that mixes 1970s high-speed style with modern technology
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What happens next in domestic architecture? New book Future Homes points the way forward
Ellie Stathaki’s new monograph, ‘Future Homes: Domestic Architecture in a Changing World’, tackles the constantly shifting demands on home design without avoiding the realm of aesthetics and technology
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The new Volvo EX60 is a long-range EV with style, concert-grade audio and engaging chat
Volvo wants to set new standards for range and tech in electric family cars with its new EX60 and EX60 Cross Country
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‘Twingomania’ infuses six new electric mobility solutions
TheArsenale and Renault present bespoke modes of transport, taking the Renault Twingo E-Tech aesthetic even further into the realm of personal mobility, on land and sea
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The distinctive new Strada headphones from Meze Audio are hand-crafted for audio lovers
These over ear dynamic wired headphones from Meze Audio bring titanium, leather and Macassar wood to the audio experience
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Maserati can make amazing cars, so why doesn’t the Grecale Folgore feel like a step forward?
The first electric Maserati SUV is un po' di tutto, failing to strike a decisive blow for electrified Italian luxury
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The mighty new Akai Professional MPC XL is a pro-grade music studio in a box
Packing 40 years of music tech experience into a single all-singing device, the MPC XL is Akai’s new flagship studio tool
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Smart scales up into the big leagues with its all-wheel-drive electric #5
Can the Smart #5 channel the qualities that built the brand’s name in Europe?
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‘The Iconic Nordic House’ explores the art, craft and influence of the region’s best residences
A new book of Nordic homes brings together landmark 20th-century residential architecture with stunning contemporary works; flick through this new tome from Bradbury and Powers
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A bespoke studio space makes for a perfect architectural showcase in Hampshire
Winchester-based architects McLean Quinlan believe their new finely crafted bespoke studio provides the ultimate demonstration of their approach to design
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High in the Giant Mountains, this new chalet by edit! architects is perfect for snowy sojourns
In the Czech Republic, Na Kukačkách is an elegant upgrade of the region's traditional chalet typology
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A quartet of sleek new travel trailers accelerate the caravan’s cultural rehabilitation
Airstream, Evotrex, AC Future and Honda put forward their visions for off-grid living and lightweight RV design
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Apple unveils Creator Studio, a new subscription service for its top-tier creative apps
Apple Creator Studio brings together Logic Pro, Final Cut Pro and a host of other pro-grade creative apps, as well as a new level of AI-assisted content search
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Jan Staller’s Manhattan Project is an abstracted chronicle of a city under construction
The photographer Jan Staller shows another side of New York’s relentless change with this portfolio of dynamic, sculptural images
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We delve behind the design of Citroën’s eccentric ELO concept car
The Citroën ELO brings sportswear-infused materials into a multifunctional automotive interior. The concept car’s design team talk us through the project
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We gaze into our crystal ball to predict the tech hits (and misses) of 2026
The shape of things to come: seven technologies that will define the year ahead, from robotics, AI, aviation and more
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Europe’s auto industry regroups at the Brussels Motor Show: what’s new and notable for 2026
2026’s 102nd Brussels Motor Show played host to a number of new cars and concepts, catapulting this lesser-known expo into our sightlines
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A new venture led by will.i.am, Trinity is an electric, AI-powered ‘brain on wheels’
The tilting Trinity three-wheeler EV has emerged from a partnership between Nvidia, West Coast Customs, inventor Dean Kamen and tech-enthused musician and cultural entrepreneur will.i.am
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Wallpaper* Best Use of Material 2026: a New Mexico home that makes use of the region's volcanic soil
New Mexico house Sombra de Santa Fe, designed by Dust Architects, intrigues with dark, geometric volumes making use of the region's volcanic soil – winning it a spot in our trio of Best Use of Material winners at the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2026
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CES is awash with the far out and futuristic. Here are nine things that caught our eye
Discover what’s new in robotics, AI wearables, rollable screens, all-electric roller skis and more in our guide to the quirkiest tech innovations at CES 2026
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The best new gadgets that also look good at CES 2026
Away from robotics, mobility and the ever-present AI, we present the most elegant examples of new consumer electronics from CES 2026
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A new Canadian house expands and extends a cottage on the banks of the St Lawrence River
Architects Bourgeois / Lechasseur have transformed an existing cottage into an elegant contemporary waterside retreat
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