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 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
By Jonathan Bell Published
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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
By Jonathan Bell Published
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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
By Jonathan Bell Published
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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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The Alfa Romeo Junior and the ups and downs of modern automotive brand building
Compact, sporty and neat, with over a century of heritage to contend with, the Alfa Romeo Junior is a flawed but fascinating EV
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Forget the sensor-stuffed smart home and opt for these bots made from warm Danish oak instead
Swift Creatives have debuted their conceptual Wooden Bots, smart notification systems concealed within a trio of sculptural, highly crafted, but still recognisably robotic devices
By Jonathan Bell Published
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EMC’s new G-Wagen seats eight in high style without losing the original’s rugged good looks
Expedition Motor Company reveals its first Long Wheelbase Cabrio variant of the iconic Mercedes G-Wagen, overhauled and ready for upscale passenger transport
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Projection made simple courtesy of Vibe One, the first offering from XGIMI’s new sub-brand
Vibe by XGIMI wants to bring projection to the masses, with a debut product that simplifies and streamlines the art of conjuring up cinema wherever you happen to be
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Vivo launches OriginOS 6, for a smooth and intelligent mobile experience
Bespoke Partnership
Superior AI, next-level graphics and a seamless user experience make this Vivo’s most sophisticated operating system yet
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Fuseproject and Tuux join forces to create a womb-like meditation retreat for the workspace
The Iris Meditation Pod from OpenSeed is a scientifically driven one-person retreat, designed to increase concentration and overall well-being
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Formafatal ventures deep into the Costa Rican jungle with Studio House, a spectacular retreat
Set high on a forested hillside, the Studio House has far-reaching ocean views yet is completely integrated into its site
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‘Brutalist Berlin’ is an essential new guide for architectural tourists heading to the city
Blue Crow Media’s ‘Brutalist Berlin’ unveils fifty of the German capital’s most significant concrete structures and places them in their historical context
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Brompton splices power with lightness in the new Electric T Line, a featherweight e-bike
The cult of Brompton will garner many new recruits thanks to the ultra-sophisticated, titanium-framed Electric T Line, announced today
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Fancy transforming your ageing Casio into a smartwatch? Ollee has the answer
The Ollee Watch transforms Casio's cult digital watch into a retro-tinged smart device
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A new concrete house in São Paulo state is designed to open up to its hillside views
Architects Fernanda Padula and Juliana Risso have shaped this family house in Brazil from meticulously poured concrete forms, precise joinery and a close relationship with the landscape
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