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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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
By Jonathan Bell Published
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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
By Jonathan Bell Published
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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
By Jonathan Bell Published
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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
By Jonathan Bell Published
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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
By Jonathan Bell Published
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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
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Rolls-Royce pushes pixels with this retro-game inspired edition of the Black Badge Ghost
Ready Player One? The Black Badge Ghost Gamer is a bespoke super-luxury limousine infused with the style and shape of 8-bit arcade graphics
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Step back in time with the newly released Analogue 3D gaming console
Lovers of the Nintendo N64’s pixel-perfect gameplay can now indulge their favourite console classics thanks to masterful hardware of the new Analogue 3D
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Apple Watch Ultra 3 has innovation at its heart – a 3D-printed titanium case
We delve into Apple’s pioneering use of 3D-printed metal, and how it ties in with the company’s path to carbon neutrality
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Peugeot's Polygon Concept city car of tomorrow exists in the frantic online world of Fortnite
Peugeot pitches its new design language to the gaming community with a concept car designed for virtual worlds
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The new Bentley Supersports pares back the luxury to create a screaming two-seater
Bentley redefines its iconic grand tourer with a lightweight performance variant that strips out the trim and the tech and adds in refined dynamics and more visual drama than ever before
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Out of office: The Wallpaper* editors’ picks of the week
The rain is falling, the nights are closing in, and it’s still a bit too early to get excited for Christmas, but this week, the Wallpaper* team brought warmth to the gloom with cosy interiors, good books, and a Hebridean dram
By Anna Solomon Published
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McLaren Special Operations deals itself a winner with the Las Vegas-inspired Project Viva
We delve into the world of McLaren Special Operations, discover what the deal is with Project Viva, spec our own hypercar and explore the role of the Pure McLaren experience
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The NordicTrack Ultra Reformer Series brings Pilates into the iFIT home ecosystem
iFIT brings the Pilates studio experience into the home environment with the new NordicTrack Ultra Reformer Series
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Bang & Olufsen bring the noise with the refined and ultra rare Beolab 90 Titan Edition speakers
Strictly limited edition, exquisitely hand crafted and reassuringly expensive, the Beolab 90 Titan Edition speaker celebrates the company’s centenary
By Jonathan Bell Published
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A refined Indian country residence reimagines the farmhouse
Set among Karnataka’s rolling fields and forest, House by the Grove by Taliesyn Design & Architecture combines modern materials with an open approach to the elements
By Jonathan Bell Published
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New speakers for every space, from all-in-one systems to high-end towers
Experience the highs and lows of your favourite audio in crisp detail with this selection of seven new speakers, large and small
By Jonathan Bell Published
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LG rolls out its ThinQ AI into a sleek new crew of connected home helpers
The age of thinking washing machines is well upon us, thanks to companies like LG and its ThinQ AI system, which harnesses artificial intelligence for better appliance integration
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