Latest articles by Jonathan Bell
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We savour the new Aston Martin Vantage Roadster on twisting Austrian roads
Aston Martin launched its newest convertible, the Vantage Roadster, in the Austrian mountains, offering the chance to drive for driving’s sake and nothing more
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SMAC Venice hosts a substantial show about celebrated Australian modernist Harry Seidler
A comprehensive overview of the life and work of the late architect Harry Seidler helped inaugurate Venice’s new SMAC gallery in Piazza San Marco
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The exquisite landscape architecture of Jung Youngsun is celebrated at SMAC in Venice
Timed to coincide with the Venice Biennale, the new San Marco Art Centre opened with a show on the work of South Korean landscape architect Jung Youngsun
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The 2025 British Pavilion in Venice offered up a Geology of Britannic Repair
The 2025 British Pavilion in Venice is curated by an Anglo-Kenyan team of architects and designers; titled 'GBR: Geology of Britannic Repair', it explores the landscape of colonialism, its past, present and futures
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Gallic automotive luxury and craft come to the fore in the unique Presidential DS N°8
DS Automobiles has created a new conveyance for President Macron. This one-off DS N°8 continues a long tradition of supplying cars to the presidency
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Jony Ive’s LoveFrom creates a new look for San Francisco’s much-loved architectural bookshop
LoveFrom has unveiled a new graphic identity and typeface for William Stout Architectural Books, a mainstay of the city’s architecture and design community for over 50 years
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The Pine Beat speaker is the future-proofed debut product from Poca Audio
Longevity and flexibility make the new Pine Beat Bluetooth speaker a smart choice for those who dislike the disposability of modern tech
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Moog’s new Messenger synthesizer has come calling for the clones
Don't shoot the Messenger: Moog might no longer be an all-American company, but it finally has an instrument to counter the cloned versions of its legendary analog synthesizers
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The Viceroy seaglider is a proposed new electric passenger craft to skim the waves at speed
Electric propulsion finds a new outlet in Regent’s Viceroy seaglider, a coastal transporter that uses wing-in-ground effect to achieve its startling speed
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Lighter laptops with weightier AI: Microsoft Surface Laptop 13” and Surface Pro 12”
The headline feature of the new Surface Laptop 13” and Surface Pro 12” from Microsoft is ultra-long battery life. What the company really wants you to do is spend more time conversing with Copilot
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Bang & Olufsen updates its iconic portable Bluetooth speaker, the Beosound A1
The third generation of the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 features better sound and durability, all wrapped up in a finely crafted aluminium shell
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The Aston Martin DBX S aims to take the brand’s performance SUV to new heights
Aston Martin have fettled their SUV to create a new flagship, the DBX S, complete with new lightweight materials and boosted power
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Under pressure: Apple applies skill, science and true grit to get the most out of its electronics
Apple’s Cork HQ is home to a sophisticated R&D lab. Wallpaper* took a tour behind the scenes to see how longevity is baked in to new products
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EV maker Rivian creates its first Concept Experience in New York’s Meatpacking District
Under the High Line, in the heart of one of New York’s most famous neighbourhoods is the Rivian Concept Experience, a showroom designed to surprise and delight both long-term aficionados and total newcomers to the brand
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Stylistic nods to the past don’t detract from the new Toyota Land Cruiser’s impressive abilities
Toyota has been building the ultra-rugged Land Cruiser for over 70 years. We took the latest model on road and off to see if the legend lives on
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We Are Rewind introduces Edith, the newest edition of its reworked portable audio player
Champions of cassette tape now have another outlet for their analogue fetish. The Edith WE-001 is a recording portable tape player with a bold palette and modern technology
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A streamlined new concept cruise yacht creates a sleek boutique hotel that’s all at sea
Viken Group’s new REI concept is a superyacht-style ocean-going retreat, a floating palace of wellness and digital detoxing
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Beach chic: the all-new Citroën Ami gets an acid-tinged, open-air Buggy variant
Citroën have brought a dose of polychromatic playfulness to their new generation Ami microcar, the cult all-ages electric quadricycle that channels the spirit of the 2CV for the modern age
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Living light: can the Light Phone III help you reclaim precious time without losing out on life?
Light hope their new Phone III contains just the right amount of tech to live a life free from digital distraction. We put their minimal handset to the test
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Mika Cars wants to build the Mino, a sporty, ultra-compact electric two-seater for the open road
An evolution of Mika’s Meon electric beach buggy, the little Mino is an ultra-light EV with big-car aspirations
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The new Phone 2 Pro from CMF combines generous scale with true affordability
We explore the ins and outs of the CMF Phone 2 Pro, the newest device from the Nothing sub-brand that focuses on bold design and carefully honed value engineering
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Can Maserati modernise or is the sun setting on one of Italy’s most beloved automotive brands?
Maserati’s GranTurismo Folgore is an epic electric grand tourer without equal. If only its traditionalist customers wanted it more
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The Sialia 45 cruiser is a welcome addition to the new generation of electric boats
Polish shipbuilder Sialia Yachts has launched the Sialia 45, a 14m all-electric cruiser for silent running
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Ukrainian Modernism: a timely but bittersweet survey of the country’s best modern buildings
New book ‘Ukrainian Modernism’ captures the country's vanishing modernist architecture, besieged by bombs, big business and the desire for a break with the past
