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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GM’s new Corvette Concept is a futuristic sports car vision for the road and track of tomorrow
General Motors has a new UK design studio. We took a visit and sampled its debut project, an all-new Corvette concept
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Tivoli Audio teams up with Sounwave to create this stylish portable Bluetooth speaker and amp
The new.ordinary SongBook MAX is the debut collaboration between Tivoli Audio and acclaimed producer Sounwave
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Clicks creates keyboard cases for iPhones – now they're also available for three Android flagships
Smartphones get a new lease of life with Clicks, which brings a Blackberry-style keyboard to today’s cutting-edge Apple and Android devices
By Jonathan Bell Published
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A triplex Mumbai penthouse contains sculptural staircases and expansive terraces
Enso House is a multigenerational Mumbai penthouse by S+PS Architects that combines a reorganised interior programme with bespoke finishes and crafts
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The dream of the flat-pack home continues with this elegant modular cabin design from Koto
The Niwa modular cabin series by UK-based Koto architects offers a range of elegant retreats, designed for easy installation and a variety of uses
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The ultimate high-performance earbuds, courtesy of McLaren and Bowers & Wilkins
The new Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 McLaren Edition continues a decade’s worth of cross-pollination between these two tech-focused British manufacturers
By Jonathan Bell Published
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ICON 4x4 goes EV, giving their classic Bronco-based restomod an electric twist
The EV Bronco is ICON 4x4’s first foray into electrifying its range of bespoke vintage off-roaders and SUVs
By Jonathan Bell Published
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‘Dressed to Impress’ captures the vivid world of everyday fashion in the 1950s and 1960s
A new photography book from The Anonymous Project showcases its subjects when they’re dressed for best, posing for events and celebrations unknown
By Jonathan Bell Published
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A contemporary Swiss chalet combines tradition and modernity, all with a breathtaking view
A modern take on the classic chalet in Switzerland, designed by Montalba Architects, mixes local craft with classic midcentury pieces in a refined design inside and out
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Rainer W. Schlegelmilch's Porsche photography showcases the aesthetics of speed
Taschen's new edition of Rainer W. Schlegelmilch’s collected imagery from a quarter of a century spent following Porsche racing highlights historical machines, emotive camera technique and major moments on the track
By Jonathan Bell Published
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A new hilltop California home is rooted in the landscape and celebrates views of nature
WOJR's California home House of Horns is a meticulously planned modern villa that seeps into its surrounding landscape through a series of sculptural courtyards
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Remembering architect David M Childs (1941-2025) and his New York skyline legacy
David M Childs, a former chairman of architectural powerhouse SOM, has passed away. We celebrate his professional achievements
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The latest Atelier Edition speaker from Bang & Olufsen extols the joys of spring
Bang & Olufsen’s Beosound Level Frosted Green is serene, green and sonically impressive
By Jonathan Bell Published
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A new exhibition in New York presents the visionary artwork of the late Syd Mead
Future Pastime showcases the visual futurism of Syd Mead, a conceptual artist and production designer who continues to leave a mark on future thinking
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Why the Toyota Prius is the stealthiest and most discreet automotive choice you can make
The billions that Toyota poured into hybrid development has paid off. We sample the stylish fifth-generation Prius and reckon it’s the best yet
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Curv teams up with a British sports car brand to create the ultimate luxury racing simulator
The new AMR-C01-R from Curv Racing Simulators splices Aston Martin aesthetics with a cutting edge technical specification
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Aston Martin looks set to make a bigger splash with its new Vanquish Volante
In the rarefield world of ultra-luxurious GTs, could Aston Martin's new Vanquish Volante be the ultimate V12 droptop?
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Pretty in pink: Mumbai's new residential tower shakes up the cityscape
'Satguru’s Rendezvous' in Mumbai houses luxury apartments behind its elegant fluted concrete skin. We take a tour.
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The Further Reading Library is a new collection of esoteric art and design books
Collating the forgotten histories of left-field creatives, this new publishing imprint reveals hitherto unseen artistic experiments from the past
By Jonathan Bell Published
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We explore the coming robot realm – design revolution or dystopian nightmare?
Tech editor, Jonathan Bell, takes a deep dive into the world of robotics and the line-up of mechanised menaces most likely to be stalking the streets in the next five years
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An incomplete android bestiary listing the fast-moving world of humanoid robots
Who are the key players in the coming robotic revolution? We line up the most likely movers and makers vying to control the automated future
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Pure electric power in a velvet glove: meet the new Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre
Rolls-Royce brings its Black Badge appellation to the all-electric Spectre, creating the marque’s most potent ever model with a moody interior that combines dark with dazzle
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Pretty on the inside: the BMW X3 M50 is a characterful but confrontational SUV
The flagship of the fourth generation X3 range, the M50 xDrive model showcases BMW’s skills at making SUVs that are delightful to drive
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The mash-up between Mercedes and Geely continues with the multi-functional smart #5
The new smart #5 is a mid-size electric SUV that promises an overload of features wrapped up in a stylish shell
By Jonathan Bell Published