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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Hyundai’s new Inster EV ramps up the character and tech whilst downsizing the scale
The Hyundai Inster is the company’s newest model, a compact electric SUV aimed at tech-savvy urbanites who like their cars to have a strong personality
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The Goldring GR3 Record Player is an elegant and innovative new turntable for vinyl lovers
This new record player from cartridge specialist Goldring bridges the gap between high-end and home hi-fi
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Focal launches Diva Utopia, wireless speakers for aesthetically minded audiophiles
Focal’s felt-clad Diva Utopia speakers bring high-fidelity wireless sound to a huge range of audio applications
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The new Bentley Continental GT Speed surpasses its top-ranking predecessor
High in the Alps behind the wheel of a brand new hybrid Bentley, we reflect on what it takes to make a modern supercar
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In celebration of Bruno Sacco, the man who brought order and elegance to Mercedes design
The car designer Bruno Sacco has died. Sacco shaped Mercedes-Benz design for nearly a quarter of a century. We look back on his impressive legacy
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'Safe Flight' is ICON's bespoke reinvention of the legendary 1975 Jeep Cherokee
ICON 4x4 have expanded their Reformer series of one-off custom cars with this reinvigorated classic Jeep, finally bearing authentic Native American imagery for the first time
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Rolls-Royce’s Bespoke division pushes paint technology to the limits in the Spectre Lunaflair
This one-off commission transforms Rolls-Royce’s all-electric Spectre into a shimmering spectacle inspired by atmospherical effects
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The Polestar 4 pulls into view, bristling with sensors and an excellent turn of speed
As an ‘SUV coupé’, the new Polestar 4 exists in a very particular niche, with a high tech approach to creating its distinctive flowing lines. We take it for a ride
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The Kumagaya House in Saitama is a modest family home subdivided by a soaring interior
This Kumagaya House is a domestic puzzle box taking the art of the Japanese house to another level as it intersects a minimal interior with exterior spaces, balconies and walkways
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The new Logitech MX Creative Console is targeted at hands-on digital designers
Tech accessories specialist Logitech branches out into the creative arts with the new MX Creative Console, a fingertip control suite for a range of serious software
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The evergreen Morgan Plus Four has been revised and updated for 2024. Honestly
Tradition trumps modernity in the latest iteration of Morgan’s long-running Plus Four, evoking motoring’s glory days with all its ups, downs and idiosyncrasies
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Feadship unveils the Concept C, a silent superyacht with all-electric propulsion
Inspired by diamonds and deep pockets, the Dutch shipbuilder revealed its annual concept design at the 2024 Monaco Yacht Show
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A classic hi-fi console with contemporary connectivity: the new Ruark R610
Ruark Audio have paired their new R610 music console with the Sabre-R bookshelf speakers, a revised and updated classic from the company archives
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Preview: The Map House’s upcoming exhibition on the cartographic art of the Tube
‘Mapping the Tube: 1863-2023’ dives into the art and craft that shaped the world’s first underground railway, from posters to maps and the iconic designs of Harry Beck
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Polestar finally breaks out of its single-model line-up with the Polestar 3 performance SUV
Launched alongside the Polestar 4, the new Polestar 3 is an all-electric SUV that embodies the very best of the Swedish EV brand's approach to design and performance
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All-new Nothing Ear (open) offers up a different kind of listening experience
If you find traditional earbuds cancel out too much of the outside world, Nothing has got you covered. We get down with the company’s new Ear (open) to experience this transparent new soundscape
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Load into this reimagined Fortnite cityscape, courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects
A collaboration between Epic Games and ZHA, Re:Imagine London brings the architects’ modular forms into one of the world’s most popular multiplayer games
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'Mid-Century Modern Masterpieces' captured in new monograph like no book before
'The Atlas of Mid-Century Modern Masterpieces' chronicles hundreds of iconic structures from this golden age of architectural expression
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Lasting impressions: the latest Beoplay H100 headphones from B&O are for keeps
Bang & Olufsen’s head of design, Tiina Karjalainen Kierysch, talks us through the new Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100, headphones designed to last a lifetime
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Caterham’s Super Seven 600 illustrates the delights - and difficulties - of downsizing
Few automotive experiences are as visceral as a Caterham. We’ve sampled one of the smallest and lightest of them all, the diminutive Super Seven 600
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‘Gas Tank City’, a new monograph by Andrew Holmes, is a photorealist eye on the American West
‘Gas Tank City’ chronicles the artist’s journey across truck-stop America, creating meticulous drawings of fleeting moments
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New Brompton G Line ramps up this legendary folding bike’s go-anywhere abilities
After half a century of creating the world’s best-known folding bicycle, Brompton can now tackle tracks and urban paths with the new 20-inch wheeled G Line
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Two new books celebrate the art of automotive photography from very different angles
‘Macchina’ collates photographer Jon Nicholson’s portfolio of modern motorsport imagery, while ‘Automotive Type D’ is INK studio’s fourth volume of car-focused creative briefs
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Nine new ways to game, from far-out furniture to cute consoles
Well-crafted gaming machines are all the rage, for both analogue classics as well as digital distractions
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