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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Mercedes-Benz previews its next-gen people mover with an ultra-luxury EV concept
The Mercedes-Benz Vision V Concept is an art deco picture palace on wheels, designed to immerse passengers in parallel worlds as they travel
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A new London house delights in robust brutalist detailing and diffused light
London's House in a Walled Garden by Henley Halebrown was designed to dovetail in its historic context
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A Sussex beach house boldly reimagines its seaside typology
A bold and uncompromising Sussex beach house reconfigures the vernacular to maximise coastal views but maintain privacy
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Ligne Roset teams up with Origine to create an ultra-limited-edition bike
The Ligne Roset x Origine bike marks the first venture from this collaboration between two major French manufacturers, each a leader in its field
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The Subaru Forester is the definition of unpretentious automotive design
It’s not exactly king of the crossovers, but the Subaru Forester e-Boxer is reliable, practical and great for keeping a low profile
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The new Polaroid Flip unfolds to bring you pin-sharp instant photography
Polaroid announces the Flip, an instant camera that blends its evergreen film technology with better results and more control
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Microsoft vs Google: where is the battle for the ultimate AI assistant taking us?
Tech editor Jonathan Bell reflects on Microsoft’s Copilot, Google’s Gemini, plus the state of the art in SEO, wayward algorithms, video generation and the never-ending quest for the definition of ‘good content’
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Head out to new frontiers in the pocket-sized Project Safari off-road supercar
Project Safari is the first venture from Get Lost Automotive and represents a radical reworking of the original 1990s-era Lotus Elise
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Geoffrey Bawa’s furniture designs are revived – a tropical modernist treat
Bangalore studio Phantom Hands cultivates the furniture legacy of Sri Lankan tropical modernist pioneer Geoffrey Bawa
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A new show in Saint Louis promises a rare combination of art, cars and elegant fashion
‘Roaring: Art, Fashion, and the Automobile in France, 1918-1939’ celebrates a golden age of creativity, showcasing ten unique cars alongside the cream of the era’s style
By Jonathan Bell Published
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A hybrid speaker system gives these hefty over-ear wireless headphones a rich, sparkling sound
The new FoKus Apollo from Noble are the audio manufacturer’s first ever ANC wireless headphones. Wallpaper* gives them a try
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The new Google Pixel 9a is a competent companion on the pathway to the world of AI
Google’s reputation for effective and efficient hardware is bolstered by the introduction of the new Pixel 9a, a mid-tier smartphone designed to endure
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The Milanese Motor Show, or how Milan Design Week got friendly with four-wheels
The motor industry’s take-over of MDW continues apace. We’ve trawled the halls and assembled our own auto show to explore below
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Neko Health expands in London with a new Spitalfields site. We take a scan
What’s it like to experience Neko Health’s ultra-high-tech health scanning system? Wallpaper* went under the laser lights to find out
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A freshly remastered classic Range Rover brings unexpected Italian style to a British icon
Italian company Vinile’s Range Rover Classic restomod made its debut at Milan Design Week, showcasing local craftsmanship and engineering updates
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Lexus makes its mark on Milan Design Week 2025 with four new interactive installations
Lexus’ annual installation at Milan Design Week focuses on human-centred technology and the role of data and design in shaping the luxury car of the future
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GM’s new Corvette Concept is a futuristic sports car vision for the road and track of tomorrow
General Motors has a new UK design studio. We took a visit and sampled its debut project, an all-new Corvette concept
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Tivoli Audio teams up with Sounwave to create this stylish portable Bluetooth speaker and amp
The new.ordinary SongBook MAX is the debut collaboration between Tivoli Audio and acclaimed producer Sounwave
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Clicks creates keyboard cases for iPhones – now they're also available for three Android flagships
Smartphones get a new lease of life with Clicks, which brings a Blackberry-style keyboard to today’s cutting-edge Apple and Android devices
By Jonathan Bell Published
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A triplex Mumbai penthouse contains sculptural staircases and expansive terraces
Enso House is a multigenerational Mumbai penthouse by S+PS Architects that combines a reorganised interior programme with bespoke finishes and crafts
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The dream of the flat-pack home continues with this elegant modular cabin design from Koto
The Niwa modular cabin series by UK-based Koto architects offers a range of elegant retreats, designed for easy installation and a variety of uses
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The ultimate high-performance earbuds, courtesy of McLaren and Bowers & Wilkins
The new Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 McLaren Edition continues a decade’s worth of cross-pollination between these two tech-focused British manufacturers
By Jonathan Bell Published
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ICON 4x4 goes EV, giving their classic Bronco-based restomod an electric twist
The EV Bronco is ICON 4x4’s first foray into electrifying its range of bespoke vintage off-roaders and SUVs
By Jonathan Bell Published
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‘Dressed to Impress’ captures the vivid world of everyday fashion in the 1950s and 1960s
A new photography book from The Anonymous Project showcases its subjects when they’re dressed for best, posing for events and celebrations unknown
By Jonathan Bell Published