Latest articles by Jonathan Bell
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For sale, a secluded gallery-like retreat by Kengo Kuma in Nagakura, JapanWild Bird Forest Lodge is a luxuriously minimalist house in Japan’s Nagano Prefecture, shaped by Kengo Kuma & Associates and now for sale, contents included
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A modest house in rural Nova Scotia is a contemporary 'box' for livingThrough simplicity of form and well-crafted details, a modest house, Skybox, presents an approachable archetype for the architect-designed country home
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Documenting Japan’s disappearing modernist architectureNaomi Pollock's new book, 'Vanishing Japan, ' chronicles the country’s many demolished modernist works, focusing on buildings that have succumbed to change in the last quarter century. The book provides a fascinating portrait of lost architecture
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The Aboard T4 brings modernist architecture to the open roadAboard’s forthcoming T4 travel trailer is a mobile modernist space with a battery and range extender for off-grid operations
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Genesis ventures into the full-size, super luxury SUV market with the new all-electric GV90The Genesis GV90 is an SUV with architectural interiors, complete with four swivelling seats and options that run to underfloor heating
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Jeep’s new Compass EV is a promising package of function, features and solid constructionWith a chunky, faceted form that builds on the American brand’s legendary rugged image, the new Compass continues Jeep’s admirable direction of travel
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The Casio F-B100W-1A introduces subtle step tracking to a classic digital designMinimalism is at the heart of Casio’s timepiece culture. A new digital watch discreetly brings Bluetooth and step tracking to the company’s timeless aesthetic
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The Kip House, a classic piece of post-war American Modernism is up for sale in BerkeleyDonald Olsen’s Kip House is a modest masterpiece of West Coast residential design, built in 1952 for a pioneering physicist and Bauhaus enthusiast
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Innodigym’s new compact home gym offers multiple functions in the smallest of footprintsThe Innodigym OMNI X1 Pro has hundreds of guided exercises on board as well as a clever system of cable-driven resistance that provides multiple ways to work out
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The Fairphone (Gen. 6+) puts best tech practice in your pocket without compromiseFairphone favours a more accountable approach to sourcing, building and selling smartphones. The company’s new Fairphone (Gen. 6+) is the most complete manifestation of its ethos to date
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Five unique hypercars showcase the outer limits of contemporary performance designFerrari, Porsche, Bugatti and McLaren are all making waves in the rarefied market for one-of-one hypercars. We’ve rounded up five recent automotive unicorns
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Get up to speed on the CD revival with six stylish new ultra-compact and portable playersThe compact disc is having a moment. These small and covetable contemporary CD players make easy listening of this overlooked format
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An updated Californian mid-century modern house gains new light and spaceHouse Vert by Sidell Pakravan required a sensitive upgrade strategy, with enhancements and expansions that retain the structure’s integrity and the qualities of the site
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Aston Martin ups the ante on its bespoke offering with the V12-powered ValenOnly 150 lucky buyers can jump at the chance to acquire the new Aston Martin Valen
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Rivian updates its flagship R1 electric SUV with new colours, trim and interior optionsThe Rivian R1 heads further upmarket to make more space in the middle for the successful R2, bringing a six-seater option for the first time
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Fancy a turnkey home created by a legendary Italian design house? Pininfarina can helpThe Collection Sei Design by Pininfarina x MV Group USA brings bespoke Italian architectural design to an American audience. Just bring a plot
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Singer teams up with Louis Vuitton to create a pair of outrageously modified Porsche 911sThe lavish duo – a Classic and a Classic Turbo Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – have been co-created with the full might and majesty of Louis Vuitton
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Stylus Architects shapes a triumph of an angular house extension in south LondonAwkward angles provided the catalyst for this light-filled London house extension in brick and glass
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Luxurious minimalism for four: a first look inside the upcoming Jaguar Type 01As the Jaguar Type 01 inches towards its full reveal, the company has opened the doors of the big electric GT to showcase the interior architecture for the first time
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Ultra-portable and highly pocketable, five of the smallest MP3 players on the marketPortable audio is having a renaissance, with wired headphones and MP3s harking back to the turn of the century. Here are five of our favourite palm-sized music players
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The Bentley Continental GT S retains its title as the ultimate long-distance machineBentley blends tech with tradition to hone its legendary coupé into an all-time classic luxury grand tourer, with price tags to match
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OGA transform a tricky North London site into a private sanctuary that blends old and newThe Cottage Annexe is a considered response to an awkward site in Finsbury Park, resulting in an elegant mid-century inspired courtyard house
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Nothing’s design team give us the lowdown on the tech firm’s evolving use of colourNewer products from Nothing have opened up a new palette for the London-based tech manufacturer. Wallpaper* talked colour and creativity with the company’s design team
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A camera that does it all? Sony’s new RX10 V offers power, speed and a mighty lensThe latest iteration of Sony’s big-lensed RX10 combines a massive zoom with functionality across the board
