Latest articles by Jonathan Bell
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Inside Bombardier Inc’s new jet manufacturing centre by NEUF architect(e)s
NEUF architect(e)s’ new campus for Canadian aerospace giant Bombardier mixes heavy industry with precision tech, and is set alongside Toronto Pearson International Airport
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The subtly revised Rolls-Royce Cullinan offers clients an instantly commanding presence
A Rolls-Royce is no longer the ‘best car in the world,’ but the best way to make your mark on automotive culture. Cullinan Series II goes even further into the world of branded storytelling and subtle oneupmanship
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Brainstorms: A Great Gig in the Sky takes the music of Pink Floyd up into the clouds
Gala Wright collaborates with Brainstorms to create an interactive installation that explores the emotional reaction to Pink Floyd’s 1973 classic ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’
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Super saloon: HWA EVO is an exacting recreation of a 1990s performance icon
The Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 EVO II is reborn as the HWA EVO, a limited-edition supercar created from a family saloon
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The Karoo Adventure is a rugged but lightweight camping solution for the EV era
Compact, sleek and endlessly flexible, Karoo’s Adventure camper is billed as the perfect companion for short stays in nature for those who like creature comforts on a modest scale
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An E-Type like no other: a classic Jaguar gets the Helm and Bill Amberg treatment
The ‘Rhode Island Commission’ is the second car in Helm’s limited run of bespoke restored Jaguar E-Types. As before, it’s involved close collaboration with Bill Amberg Studio to reach new heights of craft
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Orbea’s award-winning Diem e-bike offers performance, choice and style
Spanish bicycle manufacturer Orbea has brought its racing experience to bear on the new Orbea e-bike, a high performing machine pitched at urban use
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Visit a cubic Canadian cabin in the woods: welcome to Rustic Grade
Maurice Martel has designed a contemporary cabin in the woods, Rustic Grade, to make the most of a sylvan plot to the north of Montreal
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Nothing's first limited edition smartphone is 'a story of colour'
The Nothing Phone (2a) Special Edition gets back to basics with a simple primary colour scheme to accentuate Nothing’s different design approach
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‘Carlo Scarpa: The Complete Buildings’ is an essential tour of the Italian master’s works
‘Carlo Scarpa: The Complete Buildings’ is the perfect book for architecture enthusiasts
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The Concept Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed and BMW Concept Skytop offer drop-top dreams
BMW and Mercedes-AMG open up with two new convertible concepts, one pitched at performance, the other at the spirit of the good life
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The enduring Jeep Wrangler Rubicon has elevated itself to cult classic status
At a time when the SUV is ever more divisive, Jeep continues to provide the friendly face of off-roading with its evergreen and exceptionally capable Wrangler
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Huge Czech grain silo conversion has restoration, intervention and celebration at its heart
Grain silo conversion Automatic Mills is a new cultural heart for the city of Pardubice by Prokš Přikryl architekti, and a skilful transformation of an important industrial building
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Leica’s D-Lux 8 continues a long tradition of simple, streamlined point and shoot cameras
The long-running D-Lux series is Leica’s nod to ‘entry level’ technology. The latest D-Lux 8 updates the lens, body and software of this high-quality pocket camera
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Cast aluminium speaker is a tower of sound by Tom Fereday
Industrial designer Tom Fereday and bespoke speaker maker Pitt & Giblin create the monolithic Cast from aluminium and high-end components
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2024 Mazda MX-5 defines the modern sports car
In a sector currently untroubled by electrification, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster retains its crown as the best-ever compact convertible
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A surfer's house in Maui makes the most of its site and an innovative construction method
Spiegel Aihara Workshop’s architecturally inspired surfer's house, playfully mixes dynamic exterior forms with a simple, repeatable core
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Caon Design Office and Woolmark reshape the form and feel of airline seats
The Modulo concept for a new generation of airline seats uses Merino wool as the primary surface, proposing a fresh approach to materials for transportation design
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KRUG Expedition’s high and mighty new camper pairs raw power with elegant accommodation
The KRUG Expedition Bedrock XT2, created with Arctic Trucks, is a triple-axle off-grid expedition vehicle designed for all conceivable kinds of adventure
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Vitra Design Museum’s ‘Science Fiction Design’ explores furniture’s past, present and future visions
‘Science Fiction Design: From Space Age to Metaverse’ at Vitra Design Museum celebrates the collision between visionary science fiction and futuristic product design
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Openhagen’s elegant projector splices modern design with high-definition tech
Danish maker Openhagen’s LightBoks brings wood and warmth to the multimedia projector market, proposing a device that looks just as good when it’s not in use
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Sports carmaker McLaren enters the performance e-bike market
McLaren Bikes’ four new machines bring speed, technology and style to electric mountain biking
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Peugeot E-3008 sets new standards for electric SUV design
The Peugeot E-3008 is an alluring electric car that combines neat lines, smart tech and an idiosyncratic interior
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Morgan Midsummer is a bold barchetta designed with Pininfarina
We inspect the new limited-edition Morgan Midsummer, an Anglo-Italian celebration of craft, tradition, innovation and eccentricity that is one of the most striking sports cars of recent times
