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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William Smalley's Quiet Spaces celebrates atmosphere and place in modern architecture
Architect William Smalley’s new monograph 'Quiet Spaces' celebrates the architecture of calm, from Barragán to Bawa, via a selection of his own work
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The television fights back: Sky Live brings a new level of interaction to the medium
Sky Live pairs with Sky Glass to create a domestic entertainment hub unlike any other. Can it help divert our tired eyes from away from our smartphones?
By Jonathan Bell Published
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All speakers great and small: we round up the latest in audio innovations
From high-end home systems to portable powerhouses, here are six sets of speakers designed to deliver perfect audio wherever you need it
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New Honda EV, the e:Ny1, hits the road as the shape of modern electrification
Honda, a car-making giant that made a slow start in electric cars, is hoping the e:Ny1 will accelerate its future prospects
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A Maltese house is defined by a moody modern arrangement
‘Twentyfour’ is a spectacular modern Maltese house in Rabat; a carefully composed arrangement of light and shadow, materials and forms
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Google Pixel 8 Pro might change our relationship with photography
The Google Pixel 8 Pro phone goes all out to inject generative AI abilities into this essential everyday object
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Genesis GV70 is an accomplished electric SUV that transcends its compromises
Genesis Electrified GV70, an all-electric SUV that rivals the class leaders, continues the brand’s quiet push into the established luxury arena
By Jonathan Bell Published
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‘Mid-Century Type’ surveys the best graphic design from 1945 to 1965
This must-have manual of post-war graphic design tracks the evolution of midcentury visual culture and the people and studios that shaped it
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Porsche and Frauscher take to the waves with all-electric 850 Fantom Air boat
An electric sports day cruiser, the Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom Air is a swift and luxurious floating showcase for the sport car maker’s advanced electric drive systems
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Spain’s Cupra is staking a claim to become the most emotional electric carmaker
We spoke to Cupra’s CEO Wayne Griffiths about the art, science and imagination required to create an auto brand from scratch
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The Dark Side of the Moon Turntable gives the 1973 masterpiece a new spin
Pro-Ject Audio Systems’ newest Artist Series turntable lets you spin Pink Floyd's classic album on an inspired design
By Jonathan Bell Published
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A woodland retreat gets a very modern makeover by SOON Architecture Studio
This private woodland retreat set in a forest clearing in the Catskills has been carved from the excellent bone structure of an existing traditional house
By Jonathan Bell Published
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1i Arquitectura’s Casa Pedregal keeps its inner secrets safe from the street
A dramatically lit concrete interior defines Casa Pedregal, a new family house designed by 1i Arquitectura in Mexico
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Fender Tone Master Pro hopes to capture the ears of guitarists everywhere
The new Fender Tone Master Pro is the company’s first foray into digital multi-effects systems, a sophisticated unit that blends retro style with high-end electronics
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Sleek contemporary pavilions extend traditional Surrey house
A series of contemporary pavilions transforms the layout of a neo-Georgian house, extending the living spaces into newly landscaped gardens
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Toyota and Jun Takahashi create a limited edition Aygo X
Toyota Aygo X Undercover edition is a city car spliced with a high-end streetwear brand
By Jonathan Bell Published
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U2 in Las Vegas review: a monumental sonic and visual spectacle
U2 help transform the Las Vegas skyline with a genre-redefining multimedia rock show, buoyed by high-profile artistic collaborations and groundbreaking tech
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How to conquer the Atomic City: the story behind U2 at the new Las Vegas Sphere
U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere redefines the 21st-century rock concert. We spoke to the band and its team about the genesis of this expansive art and music experience that marks the opening of the high-tech venue
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Ferrari Roma Spider is a tonic for the senses
The new Ferrari Roma Spider is a throwback to the glory days of open-topped motoring and a sublime drive, as Jonathan Bell discovered
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New Tivoli SongBook range adds function and style to the portable speaker
Tivoli Audio introduces the SongBook and SongBook MAX, two new streaming speakers with a rugged, retro style
By Jonathan Bell Published
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This Edinburgh house extension is rooted in the past and looks to the future
A carefully conceived Edinburgh house extension transforms a mews garage into a secluded modern home, while also enhancing one of Scotland’s most picturesque streets
By Jonathan Bell Published
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‘London of the Future’ provides an optimistic window into the city of 2123
The London Society’s new monograph, ‘London of the Future’, attempts to define the role of architecture, design and planning in a far-future capital
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Marc Newson on his electric hydrofoil collaboration with Fliteboard
The Fliteboard x Marc Newson eFoil promises a smooth surfing experience with cutting-edge materials and space-age design
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New glass sculpture creates a verdant wonderland at Apple’s Cupertino HQ
‘Mirage’ at Apple Park is the work of Zeller & Moye and artist Katie Paterson, a shimmering array of glass columns that snakes through the grounds of the company’s monumental HQ
By Jonathan Bell Published