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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Stunning Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale marks the brand’s return to custom car building
Sharing a name with a 1960s icon, the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is a contemporary electric supercar, albeit ferociously expensive and strictly limited. Is this the shape of Alfas to come?
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Lakeside house combines traditional materials with dramatic spaces in Mexico
Central de Arquitectura’s La Peña is a lakeside house in Mexico that makes the most of its impressive site, creating a cave-like living space that opens up onto a dramatic vista
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Electrogenic breathes new life into this 1929 Rolls-Royce with a bespoke EV conversion
This Roll-Royce Phantom II is perhaps the most complex EV conversion ever undertaken, transforming the 1929 classic into a strong, silent EV that’ll fit right in with modern traffic
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Polestar 3 launches with a campaign shaped by Benedict Redgrove and INK
Hyperreal photographic renderings splice the upcoming Polestar 3 electric SUV into a dramatic modern landscape, using designs by Zaha Hadid Architects
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Ruark Audio R410 is a stylish new integrated music system
The new walnut-clad Ruark R410 – engineered for hi-res streaming and designed for the most stylish interior – is a cut above the average audio system
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Bang & Olufsen teams up with Ferrari for an exclusive collection of its best audio products
The Bang & Olufsen Ferrari Collection – combining B&O’s audio heritage with the car maker’s extrovert sporting style – offers enthusiasts of both brands a new way to explore their passions
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Bentley goes big with an extended, Mulliner-trimmed version of its Bentayga SUV
The Bentley Bentayga EWB Mulliner is the luxury manufacturer’s new flagship, a high-riding limousine that marks a sea-change in how we perceive the very best of an automotive brand
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Marine house on the west coast of Canada offers a serene collection of living spaces
Openspace Architecture’s Marine House is a meticulously crafted and unashamedly modern design that makes the most of its waterside site in West Vancouver
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‘The Atlas of Car Design’ chronicles 130 years of automotive art
Phaidon’s epic monograph ‘The Atlas of Car Design: The World’s Most Iconic Cars’ assembles a multistorey’s worth of precious metal from around the world
By Jonathan Bell Published
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New breed of all-electric camper vans promises zero-emission adventures
Embrace the fast-expanding world of electric camper vans and RVs – from VW conversions to a Porsche roof tent – for silent running and zero emissions
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail is a titanic two-seater many years in the making
Behind the scenes at Rolls-Royce’s Coachbuild division, we explore the extraordinary details of this bespoke commission, an open-topped speedster imbued with the spirit of a rose
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Lamborghini Lanzador concept signposts an all-electric future
This dynamically-styled 2+2 is Lamborghini’s vision of an electric super GT of the near future and the first step on the road to electrification
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New supercars came out to play at Monterey Car Week 2023
From droptop Astons to outlandish Danish design, Monterey Car Week 2023 welcomed these five new high-end automobiles that mix up minimalism and ultra-luxury
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Bentley Blower Jr shrinks and electrifies the stately form of a racing classic
The Little Car Company’s latest project takes an interwar icon and transforms it into an electric city car for the modern rake
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Phaidon’s survey of the art of video games evokes wonder and nostalgia
‘Game Changers: The Video Game Revolution’ chronicles the evolution of the art and style of the world’s most popular entertainment medium
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From pocket synths to standalone beat machines, we’ll help you make some noise
Ten of the best-designed audio devices and experimental instruments for music makers
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Off-the-grid living: ‘Cabin’ taps into a universal desire for escaping the rat race
Delve into the history of cabin culture and off-the-grid living with Will Jones’ new book ‘Cabin’, all about getting out of the city and into the wild
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Seven new Bluetooth speakers for heavenly summer sounds
Our selection of new Bluetooth speakers should keep you surrounded by sound for the rest of the season
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BMW i7 Protection is the first-ever armoured EV
Designed for diplomats and corporate clients in danger zones, BMW’s Protection series of armoured and enhanced vehicles now extends to the company’s flagship electric car
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VW ID.3 gets a welcome overhaul in a quest to create the ultimate all-rounder EV
The Volkswagen ID.3 is an EV without ego, combining excellent range and equipment with a compact package
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Abarth 500e is a compact electric car that favours zest over utility
This tuned and tweaked version of Fiat’s iconic electric 500 is a short-range rocket for EV driving enthusiasts
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A quiet residential oasis screens itself from a São Paulo suburb
FGMF Arquitetos have created a residential oasis; Casa Cumaru is a secluded masterpiece from steel, concrete, glass and wood
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Pininfarina pushes the boundaries with the Pura Vision, a Luxury Utility Vehicle concept
Italian car maker Automobili Pininfarina is looking to a world beyond hypercars to imagine tomorrow’s electric ultra-GT
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Meet the Civilized Cycles Model 1 e-bike, traditionally styled but laden with tech
The Civilized Cycles Model 1 is an e-bike for the city, with practicality, performance and room for two
By Jonathan Bell Published