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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The Mobilize Duo x TA is a limited-edition electric microcar, with graphics by TheArsenale
Renault’s Mobilize brand has launched another collaboration with creative agency TheArsenale, fitting out the diminutive Duo with fresh colours and graphics
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Love Hultén’s new book of audio experiments is weird and wonderful
‘Love Hultén: Works II’ assembles the latest eccentric sonic creations from the Swedish artist and instrument maker
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LeShuttle ups its game with a forthcoming new terminal design by Hollaway Studio
LeShuttle’s overhauled terminal in Folkestone will befit its role as the prime hub for the channel tunnel and as a gateway into Europe
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Sound stages: the debut of two spatial audio products from Focal and Bang & Olufsen
The curtain goes up on two new premium soundbars, the Focal Mu-so Hekla and the Beosound Premiere from B&O, bringing architectural elegance to spatial audio
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Swedish tech brand Transparent launches its Aroma Diffuser for the home
The audio specialist moves into the olfactory zone with its latest product, the elegant Aroma Diffuser
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GlasWerks DMV debuts the Elevato, a radically revised Ferrari designed for off-road adventures
The GlasWerks DMV Elevato started life as a GTC4 Lusso but has been transformed into an all-terrain performance machine with a V12 at its heart
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The Eagle Lightweight GTR is a minimalist expression of racing car aesthetics
Eagle E-Types is renowned for its stewardship of Jaguar’s iconic 1960s sports car. With this one-off Lightweight GTR version, the company has pushed its ethos to the limit
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Formula E reveals GEN4, the latest iteration of its powerful all-electric race car
Faster, more efficient and with more recyclability than ever before, the GEN4 Formula E car will make its competitive debut in the 2026/27 season
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Teenage Engineering gets playful with two new devices, Riddim and Ting
The new EP–40 Riddim and EP–2350 Ting from Teenage Engineering are infused with authentic dub and reggae sounds and effects
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Bang & Olufsen Reloved brings expertly refurbished tech to design-loving audiophiles
Bang & Olufsen’s new Reloved initiative expands the company’s focus on quality, circularity and sustainability
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14 of the best new books for music buffs
From music-making tech to NME cover stars, portable turntables and the story behind industry legends – new books about the culture and craft of recorded sound
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The Project : ARES motorbike combines sci-fi style, analogue feel and all-electric performance
The futuristic Project : ARES from Real Motors comes closer with the reveal of the production prototype in Las Vegas
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Sonoforma fashions guitar furniture for players who want to blend sound into their interior
The new Sonoforma Rhapsody guitar cabinet splices midcentury lines with sonic innards, creating an amplifier that instantly feels right at home
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The McLaren 750S is a truly purist expression of the modern supercar template
McLaren’s 750S ticks all the boxes for lovers of automotive exotica. It’s also one of the finest driving machines you can buy
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Five of the finest compact cameras available today
Pocketable cameras are having a moment. We’ve assembled a set of cutting-edge compacts that’ll free you from the ubiquity of smartphone photography and help focus your image making
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The Citroën Ami Dark Side is a special edition electric city car with a true Halloween vibe
Trick or treat? The Dark Side edition of the tiny Citroën Ami is a gothic delight for micro-minded commuters
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In the frame: Layer is a new high-tech platform for displaying unique pieces of generative art
A museum-grade canvas renders digital art with spectacular precision, cutting-edge tech and exacting industrial design
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The Orient Express' new look platforms the finest French artisans
Maxime d’Angeac, Artistic Director of the Orient Express, is overseeing the newly revived train service’s return to the rails as a rolling homage to Art Deco and modern craftsmanship
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A neo-brutalist villa for an extended family elevates a Geneva suburb
Lacroix Chessex Architectes pair cost-conscious concrete construction with rigorous details and spatial playfulness in this new villa near Geneva
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Nothing expands its affordable offering with a new starter smartphone, the Phone (3a) Lite
Packing all the familiar Nothing tech tropes into a low-cost, high-powered device, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite should open up the brand to even more customers
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A new motoring monograph digs into high-end restomods, from AC to MG and beyond
Restomods: Cars Reimagined explores the art and craft of the restomodded classic car, the newest pathway to personalised, luxury mobility
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Bionic Labs builds precision next-level Apple accessories from aluminium and stainless steel
From stands, chargers and keyboard trays to a set of accessories for the Vision Pro, Parisian design studio Bionic Labs offers only the best for your Apple gear
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Leica’s M-series shoots into the electronic viewfinder era with the new EV1
For the first time, Leica has introduced an electronic viewfinder in an M-series camera, enhancing access and ease of use of this photographic icon
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A new all-electric motorbike from BBM offers modular design and ultra-fast charging
The BBM Hiro is a new electric motorcycle built around a modular core, designed to match the power, range and riding style of the most accomplished ICE bike
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