Latest articles by Jonathan Bell
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Remembering architect David M Childs (1941-2025) and his New York skyline legacy
David M Childs, a former chairman of architectural powerhouse SOM, has passed away. We celebrate his professional achievements
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The latest Atelier Edition speaker from Bang & Olufsen extols the joys of spring
Bang & Olufsen’s Beosound Level Frosted Green is serene, green and sonically impressive
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A new exhibition in New York presents the visionary artwork of the late Syd Mead
Future Pastime showcases the visual futurism of Syd Mead, a conceptual artist and production designer who continues to leave a mark on future thinking
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Why the Toyota Prius is the stealthiest and most discreet automotive choice you can make
The billions that Toyota poured into hybrid development has paid off. We sample the stylish fifth-generation Prius and reckon it’s the best yet
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Curv teams up with a British sports car brand to create the ultimate luxury racing simulator
The new AMR-C01-R from Curv Racing Simulators splices Aston Martin aesthetics with a cutting edge technical specification
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Aston Martin looks set to make a bigger splash with its new Vanquish Volante
In the rarefield world of ultra-luxurious GTs, could Aston Martin's new Vanquish Volante be the ultimate V12 droptop?
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Pretty in pink: Mumbai's new residential tower shakes up the cityscape
'Satguru’s Rendezvous' in Mumbai houses luxury apartments behind its elegant fluted concrete skin. We take a tour.
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The Further Reading Library is a new collection of esoteric art and design books
Collating the forgotten histories of left-field creatives, this new publishing imprint reveals hitherto unseen artistic experiments from the past
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We explore the coming robot realm – design revolution or dystopian nightmare?
Tech editor, Jonathan Bell, takes a deep dive into the world of robotics and the line-up of mechanised menaces most likely to be stalking the streets in the next five years
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An incomplete android bestiary listing the fast-moving world of humanoid robots
Who are the key players in the coming robotic revolution? We line up the most likely movers and makers vying to control the automated future
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Pure electric power in a velvet glove: meet the new Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre
Rolls-Royce brings its Black Badge appellation to the all-electric Spectre, creating the marque’s most potent ever model with a moody interior that combines dark with dazzle
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Pretty on the inside: the BMW X3 M50 is a characterful but confrontational SUV
The flagship of the fourth generation X3 range, the M50 xDrive model showcases BMW’s skills at making SUVs that are delightful to drive
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The mash-up between Mercedes and Geely continues with the multi-functional smart #5
The new smart #5 is a mid-size electric SUV that promises an overload of features wrapped up in a stylish shell
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Buy a slice of California’s midcentury modern history with this 1955 Pasadena house
Conrad Buff II Residence has been fully restored and updated for the 21st century
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The OM System OM-3 camera blends heritage design with cutting-edge technology
The OM-3 from OM System is the newest must-have mirrorless camera design, classically styled and comprehensively equipped to create the ultimate contemporary digital camera
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A Norfolk bungalow has been transformed through a deft sculptural remodelling
North Sea East Wood is the radical overhaul of a Norfolk bungalow, designed to open up the property to sea and garden views
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A new concrete extension opens up this Stoke Newington house to its garden
Architects Bindloss Dawes' concrete extension has brought a considered material palette to this elegant Victorian family house
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BMW celebrates half a century of its pioneering Art Car project with exhibitions and more
We present a portfolio of the artists who have contributed to 50 years of BMW Art Cars, including Andy Warhol, John Baldessari, Jenny Holzer and David Hockney
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A former garage is transformed into a compact but multifunctional space
A multifunctional, compact house by Francesco Pierazzi is created through a unique spatial arrangement in the heart of the Surrey countryside
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Nendo teams up with AREP to transform the interiors of France’s TGV
High-speed rail has a new interiors benchmark thanks to the flowing forms and colours of the new InOui TGV
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Mercedes lifts the covers on its new electric CLA, replete with AI assistant
The new Mercedes-Benz CLA crams high-tech assistance into a svelte all-electric package
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Type without the tyranny of distractions: eight new ways to get the words out
Looking for a way to divert you from doom-scrolling? This selection of eight distraction-free typing devices will keep you offline and away from the socials to help you meet that deadline
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A brutalist house in Spain embraces its wild and tangled plot
House X is a formidable, brutalist house structure on a semi-rural plot in central Spain, shaped by Bojaus Arquitectura to reflect the robust flora and geology of the local landscape
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Automotive startup Longbow is taking a shot at making a lightweight, all-electric sportscar
Enter the Featherweight Electric Vehicle, Longbow’s sporting vision of the fun side of electrification
