Latest articles by Jonathan Bell
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Wanted: wealthy art collector to put their stamp on this mighty Meier mansion in Dallas
Richard Meier’s Rachofsky House in Dallas is on the market, a gallery-grade residence created for one of the city’s biggest cultural philanthropists
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Three new smartphones offer showboating, timeless simplicity and quirky innovation
Stick to the path with a tried and tested classic, go off the beaten track or fly your colours with pride; new smartphones from Apple, Honor and Motorola
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Changan launches in Europe with two mid-sized electric SUVs. We try the S05 for size
The Changan S05 is a comprehensively equipped EV at a very competitive price. Will it be enough for the Chinese giant to woo European customers?
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A drafting table for Daniel Arsham is a dream piece of bespoke studio equipment
Artist Daniel Arsham has commissioned the ultimate creative station from Caliper: the result is this dashing drafting table
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The Leica Leitzphone is a Xiaomi-powered high-end smartphone for photography lovers
The Leica name is finally attached to a premium smartphone, delivering quality image-making in your pocket without compromising design or performance. Introducing the Leica Leitzphone Powered by Xiaomi
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Welcome to Galaxy S26 as Samsung unveils the annual update of its flagship smartphone
Three variants of the Samsung Galaxy S26 are now available, alongside two versions of the Galaxy Buds4. What do the new devices offer and should you make the upgrade?
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Smartphone addiction? This Catalan company wants to bring balance to your mobile life
The Balance Phone is seeking to wrest your attention from the screen, using minimal design and a welcome absence of nagging apps and notifications
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Astell&Kern’s newest player offers customisable sound quality and robust industrial design
The new Astell&Kern PD20 is a multifunctional high-res digital audio player designed for use at home and on the move
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Genesis Design California studio gives the car brand a creative foothold in El Segundo
EYRC Architects has transformed an industrial building into a creative hub and showcase for luxury South Korean car maker Genesis
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An electric restomodder goes old school: meet the petrol-powered Lunaz Aston Martin DB6
British engineering specialist Lunaz is best known for its electrified luxury classics. Now the company marks its 50th commission with a return to classic combustion with this reborn Aston Martin
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Find inspiration, aspiration and sage advice in the Steve Jobs Archive's ‘Letters to a Young Creator’
Some of the greatest modern minds come together to provide their insights into the creative process in this new publication
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Two new books explore different sides of the post-industrial landscape – real and virtual
‘The Edge of Ruin’ and ‘Photography, Video Game, Landscape’ offer up two viewpoints on modern landscape photography, both shaped by technology
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Do mid-range phones provide all the power you’ll ever need? We try the Google Pixel 10a
Your phone can probably do way more than you think. So should we ditch flagship devices and stick to the polished performance of mid-range models?
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The ultimate monograph for the ultimate superyacht builder: Feadship by Assouline
Cast yourself away with this celebration of Dutch shipyard Feadship, a pioneering creator of unique superyachts
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Sleek new wireless speakers from French audio brand Triangle are ready for lossless listening
Triangle Hi-Fi have announced the Capella 2 speakers, a wireless system designed for high-fidelity with maximum practicality
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Kengo Kuma talks technology and architecture to mark his new monograph, ‘Substance’
The new book from the celebrated Japanese architect features 35 material-led pavilion projects as well as his thoughts on the fusion of design, craft and technology; we interviewed him to find out more
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The V&A’s digital collection acquires another significant piece: the very first YouTube video
As part of its remit to capture the shifting sands of culture, the Victoria & Albert Museum launches a new display showing a meticulous recreation of the early days of the world’s second most popular website, YouTube
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A triplex apartment in Central London blends highly crafted materials with expansive spaces
The Apartment Arabescato by Grafted is an impressive extension of a Fitzrovia flat, a showcase for craft, space and material
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Block party: 7 pieces of concrete tech
We explore the makers and manufacturers exploring the benefits of concrete, whether it's anchoring high-end audio or simply providing a raw aesthetic
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A swift homage to Swedish style courtesy of Autoforma’s wild restomod Volvo P1800ES
An enduring automotive classic gets the restomod treatment: meet the Autoforma Norrsken, a bespoke update of Volvo’s P1800ES shooting brake
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The Kappe House, one of LA’s most significant midcentury modern houses, is on the market
The architect Ray Kappe completed his own house in 1967. Owned by the Kappe family until 2025, the Pacific Palisades residence has now gone on the market for the first time. We take a tour
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Three Ukrainian guesthouses in a meadow blend the vernacular with modern amenities
YOD Group has completed the Reed Roof Guesthouses in central Ukraine, self-contained structures designed as a retreat from the harsh realities of everyday life
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From vinyl storage to speakers, Mortar is your new source for minimalist tech
Scottish start-up Mortar is a personal project that’s scaled up to bring refined design to all aspects of the contemporary interior; meet its founder
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There’s a new player in the Electromod Mini scene: Everrati launches the Electric Classic Mini
British electrification specialist Everrati has turned its attention to the original Mini, transforming the evergreen city car into a nippy, compact and lavishly trimmed EV
