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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Point, shoot and process with Lomography’s two new colourful Instax camera editions
With the Pemberley and The Blues editions, the Lomo’Instant Square Glass camera provides stylish and pocketable analogue photography
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On the shores of Discovery Bay, this wooden house is the ultimate waterside retreat
Dekleva Gregorič’s Discovery Bay House is a structured yet organic shelter that blends perfectly into the surrounding Pacific Northwest landscape
By Jonathan Bell Published
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We put the new ultra-compact Dyson Car+Boat handheld vacuum through its paces
A cordless handheld vacuum pitched at a plethora of tasks, Dyson has tasked the new Car+Boat with far-reaching functionality without compromising performance
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Aston Martin’s CEO, Adrian Hallmark, sets out the future of the luxury sports car brand
Wallpaper* sits down with Adrian Hallmark, the newly installed CEO of Aston Martin, to find out how the company will evolve over what promises to be an eventful decade of automotive change
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Polestar’s performance DNA is pushed to the fore by the new Arctic Circle collection
Designed for scything across snowy race circuits, the three modified models that make up the Polestar Arctic Circle collection show the company’s sporting abilities to the full
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Anya Hindmarch teams up with Brompton to create a fashion-forward folding bike
The power of the pedal is amplified by this timely tie-in between British bike makers Brompton and Anya Hindmarch
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The Century Series, Philips goes retro to celebrate over 100 years of audio innovation
Dutch audio brand Philips has drawn on its extensive archive to shape the form of the five Century devices, all of which offer stylish ways to enjoy vinyl, radio and more
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The Hengqin Culture and Art Complex is China’s newest cultural megastructure
Atelier Apeiron’s Hengqin Culture and Art Complex strides across its waterside site on vast arches, bringing a host of facilities and public spaces to one of China’s most rapidly urbanising areas
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Inside Bell Labs, the modernist vision behind Severance's minimalist setting
We explore the history of Bell Labs - now known as Bell Works - the modernist Eero Saarinen-designed facility in New Jersey, which inspired the dystopian minimalist setting of 'Severance'
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Wallpaper* takes the wheel of the Bentley Blower Jnr for a rich automotive experience
Hedley Studios has shrunk the mighty Bentley Blower into this all-electric, road-legal barnstormer. We take it to the streets of London
By Jonathan Bell Published
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A suburban house is expanded into two striking interconnected dwellings
Justin Mallia’s suburban house, a residential puzzle box in Melbourne’s Clifton Hill, interlocks old and new to enhance light, space and efficiency
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The Audi Q6 e-tron offroad concept takes the company’s ‘offroad’ sub-brand to new heights
A conceptual vision of an all-electric off-roader showcases Audi’s new emotive approach to EV design and technology
By Jonathan Bell Published
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NAMM 2025: 10 takeaways from the world's most important music show
California's annual NAMM show brings musical instrument manufacturers big and small to show off their latest wares and audio innovations. Here are ten of the best from 2025
By Jonathan Bell Published
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On the wedge: Love Hultén splices a custom synth into the classic Aston Martin Lagonda
A retro-futuristic sonic dream, courtesy of this bespoke synthesizer system designed for the back seat occupiers of an iconic Aston Martin
By Jonathan Bell Published
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A new lakeshore cottage in Ontario is a spectacular retreat set beneath angled zinc roofs
Family Cottage by Vokac Taylor mixes spatial gymnastics with respect for its rocky, forested waterside site
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Davos 2025: Genesis goes all-out on outdoor machismo with this extreme sport support vehicle concept
Presented to the World Economic Forum at Davos, the Mountain Intervention Vehicle Concept is a wild transformation of the Genesis GV60 into a tracked rescue vehicle
By Jonathan Bell Published
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E-ink comes of age: the best new tablets for distraction-free reading and writing
We explore the world of E-ink tablets to find the best device for handwriting input, editing, sketching and light computing duties
By Jonathan Bell Published
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We are the world: Pininfarina’s ‘Orbis’ taps Papal support for an eco-friendly agenda
The Orbis is a ‘symbolic object’, a gift to Pope Francis from the Italian design agency at a time of political upheaval and social fracture around all aspects of sustainability
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Palm Beach Tree House overhauls a cottage in Sydney’s Northern Beaches into a treetop retreat
Set above the surf, Palm Beach Tree House by Richard Coles Architecture sits in a desirable Northern Beaches suburb, creating a refined home in verdant surroundings
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Meet Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series, designed to set new standards for AI-powered smartphones
Welcome to the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 – tech editor Jonathan Bell gets some hands-on experience with the new-generation devices
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Think small, think electric, as Hyundai attempts to revolutionise the classic Indian three-wheeler
Hyundai’s Micro Mobility strategy, in collaboration with Indian manufacturer TVS, has revealed two conceptual takes on small electric urban transport in a bid to cut the country’s crushing pollution issue
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Wellness takes to the skies and the high seas in this concept superyacht and private jet retrofit
High-end mobility design pivots to minimalist calm and life-affirming ambience as wellness trends take hold. The Sea Rover yacht and Afterglow private jet point the way
By Jonathan Bell Published
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New Polydrops P21 is a travel trailer with an architectural backstory
Streamlined and ultra-compact, the Polydrops P21 is a self-contained RV aimed at remote workers and energy-efficient adventurers
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Are these the most luxurious Land Rovers ever? Welcome to the refined world of Helderburg
East Coast Land Rover specialists Helderburg are committed to the very best, transforming the classic British utility vehicle into bespoke individual creations
By Jonathan Bell Published