Latest articles by Jonathan Bell
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Wallpaper* Best Use of Material 2026: a New Mexico home that makes use of the region's volcanic soil
New Mexico house Sombra de Santa Fe, designed by Dust Architects, intrigues with dark, geometric volumes making use of the region's volcanic soil – winning it a spot in our trio of Best Use of Material winners at the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2026
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CES is awash with the far out and futuristic. Here are nine things that caught our eye
Discover what’s new in robotics, AI wearables, rollable screens, all-electric roller skis and more in our guide to the quirkiest tech innovations at CES 2026
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The best new gadgets that also look good at CES 2026
Away from robotics, mobility and the ever-present AI, we present the most elegant examples of new consumer electronics from CES 2026
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A new Canadian house expands and extends a cottage on the banks of the St Lawrence River
Architects Bourgeois / Lechasseur have transformed an existing cottage into an elegant contemporary waterside retreat
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From jet bikes to electric speedsters, the CES debuts that might just fly
CES 2026 brought new releases in the world of mobility tech, including a host of automotive AI innovations. We’ve rounded up the show's key debuts
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Apple Music’s new space for radio, live music and events sits in the heart of creative LA
Apple Music’s Rachel Newman and global head of workplace design John De Maio talk about the shaping of the company’s new Los Angeles Studio
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Roland and Karimoku expand their range of handcrafted Kiyola digital pianos
The new Roland KF-20 and KF-25 are the latest exquisitely crafted digital pianos from Roland, fusing traditional furniture-making methods with high-tech sound
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Fulham FC’s new Riverside Stand by Populous reshapes the match-day experience and beyond
Populous has transformed Fulham FC’s image with a glamorous new stand, part of its mission to create the next generation of entertainment architecture, from London to Rome and Riyadh
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A contemporary Mexican hotel emerges from a 16th-century ruin in Mérida
A renovation project by Zeller & Moye, Mérida’s new Hotel Sevilla wears its architectural interventions lightly, mixing new brutalist elements into listed interiors and a palm-filled courtyard
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Modernism for sale: a Norman Jaffe-designed icon on Shelter Island hits the market
The Osofsky House epitomised the glamour of high-end 70s modernism on Long Island. Now updated and refurbished, it’s back on the market for the first time in over two decades
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These Kickstarter catastrophes and design duds proved tech wasn’t always the answer in 2025
Odd ideas, Kickstarter catastrophes and other haunted crowd-funders; the creepiest, freakiest and least practical technology ideas of 2025
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Top 10 architecture moments of 2025
Architecture & environment director Ellie Stathaki picks the top 10 architecture moments of 2025, to recount, remember and reassess
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Ten tech innovations that broke the mould in 2025
We present ten pieces of tech that showed a truly innovative approach, from fresh takes on guitar design to the world’s most retro smartwatch
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Top 10 gadgets of 2025, as chosen by technology editor Jonathan Bell
What were the most desirable launches of the last 12 months? We’ve checked the archives to bring you this list of the year’s ten best devices
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Year in review: 2025’s top ten cars chosen by transport editor Jonathan Bell
What were our chosen conveyances in 2025? These ten cars impressed, either through their look and feel, style, sophistication or all-round practicality
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Top 25 houses of 2025, picked by architecture director Ellie Stathaki
This was a great year in residential design; Wallpaper's resident architecture expert Ellie Stathaki brings together the homes that got us talking
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Year in review: the shape of mobility to come in our list of the top 10 concept cars of 2025
Concept cars remain hugely popular ways to stoke interest in innovation and future forms. Here are our ten best conceptual visions from 2025
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Volvo’s quest for safety has resulted in this new, ultra-legible in-car typeface, Volvo Centum
Dalton Maag designs a new sans serif typeface for the Swedish carmaker, Volvo Centum, building on the brand’s strong safety ethos
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The Bombardier Global 8000 flies faster and higher to make the most of your time in the air
A wellness machine with wings: Bombardier’s new Global 8000 isn’t quite a spa in the sky, but the Canadian manufacturer reckons its flagship business jet will give your health a boost
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A former fisherman’s cottage in Brittany is transformed by a new timber extension
Paris-based architects A-platz have woven new elements into the stone fabric of this traditional Breton cottage
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New tech dedicated to home health, personal wellness and mapping your metrics
We round up the latest offerings in the smart health scene, from trackers for every conceivable metric from sugar to sleep, through to therapeutic furniture and ultra intelligent toothbrushes
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Vigilante’s 1979 Jeep Wagoneer features luxury trim, modern muscle and elevated styling
Texan restomod master Vigilante has created a new take on the classic Jeep Wagoneer, transforming the 1970s family SUV into a sleek, architectural powerhouse
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Gorden Wagener leaves the helm of Mercedes-Benz design after 28 years with the company
The German designer is stepping down from the role of chief design officer at Mercedes-Benz. We look back at his influence and impact on the world of automotive and luxury design
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Three new smartwatches showcase new frontiers in affordable timepiece design
Long may you run: smartwatches from Withit, Kospet and OnePlus favour function and value above all else, demonstrating just how much the smartwatch has evolved in recent years
