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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Material matters at Achilles House, a London house full of light and texture
ConForm Architects has created Achilles House, featuring an elegant marble kitchen that extends the Hampstead home with style
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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Taking Google’s sleek Pixel Tablet for a test run
The Google Pixel Tablet is a premium slice of media tech, complete with speaker dock that transforms it into the central hub of a smart home set-up
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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CABN’s Canadian prefab offers a flexible path to low-cost, low-energy living
This simple wooden cabin by CABN is designed to be the bedrock of future net-zero communities
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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Alfa Romeo Tonale plug-in hybrid isn’t quite the tonic the Italian brand is capable of brewing
The Alfa Romeo Tonale plug-in hybrid is yet another entry into the crowded compact SUV market, this time bringing the Italian brand’s idiosyncrasies to the fore
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Aehra Sedan breaks cover: low, sleek and engineered for range and comfort
The forthcoming Aehra Sedan builds upon the Italian brand’s proposed SUV to complete a line-up of supercar-inspired EVs
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ARK Zero, an all-new ultra-compact EV, marks the debut of a British brand
The ARK Zero is low cost and low spec, hoping to tap into a burgeoning market for Neighbourhood Electric Vehicles in an age of expensive personal transportation
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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EFEKT’s elevated walkway is a kilometre-long structure above a Norwegian wood
This new elevated walkway in Fyresdal lifts visitors above the forests and lakes of the Hamaren Activity Park, culminating in a spectacular view
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A spectacular treetop house in Brazil snakes through the forest canopy
Tetro architects have created an idiosyncratic treetop house in the forests of Nova Lima, a modern retreat raised up high above the forest floor
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Kibu are colourful headphones designed for a new generation of responsible consumers
Morrama and Batch.Works team up to create Kibu, children's headphones that can be easily assembled, repaired and recycled
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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Aston Martin’s Q New York showroom blends classic modernism with cutting-edge technology
Q New York is an invite-only space on Park Avenue, Aston Martin’s latest foothold in the American market
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Saint Laurent pairs up with Fender to create this limited-edition Stratocaster
France’s premier fashion house teams up with American guitar maker Fender, resulting in this gloss-black Stratocaster and special-edition amplifier
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Sleek, high-tech Nyobolt EV is a platform for new battery tech
A new concept sports car EV from Callum and Julian Thomson introduces Nyobolt’s innovative fast-charging batteries to the world
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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Enter the Wallpaper* Smart Space Awards 2023
The Wallpaper* Smart Space Awards are back to find the very best in new domestic design and technology: nominate your product
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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The finest brutalist architecture in London and beyond
For some of the world's finest brutalist architecture in London and beyond, scroll below. Can’t get enough of brutalism? Neither can we.
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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Porsche Mission X concept sees the marque set its sights high
This all-electric hypercar has lofty performance goals and a new look for Porsche sports cars. Will it reach production?
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Maeving RM1 electric motorbike is a classic looker with zero emissions
The road opens up with the Maeving RM1, a retro-styled e-motorbike that splices practicality with style
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Volvo EX30 squeezes new materials and world-leading safety into a compact EV
The new Volvo EX30 is the smallest car in Volvo’s range. The full electric SUV provides a compelling mix of forward-thinking interior design with innovative materials and Google technology
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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A beachside home in the Dominican Republic is both private retreat and design destination
Arkina Architectural Design has created a vast beachside home for hire on the shores of the Caribbean, carved from concrete and set within a tropical garden
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DS 4 crams features and frivolity into an excellent all-rounder
DS Automobiles finds its form with the DS 4, a mid-range hybrid with a smart mix of driving refinement and design eccentricity
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Will Apple Vision Pro usher in a new world of spatial computing?
All eyes are on Apple’s first foray into augmented reality. Apple Vision Pro promises to bring us a new world of work and play
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Seven sculptural speakers that go to 11
Seven of the most lavishly elaborate speakers, handmade objects that turn audio into art
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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An A-Y of e-bikes: the best-designed electric bike brands for 2023
Cyclists have never been more spoilt for choice. Although many cities are awash with rental e-bikes, the devoted rouleur demands their own machine. Here are some of the best e-bikes for 2023
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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A villa for an art collector blends geometry and rich materials into a spectacular beachside site
WORKac’s Papillon is a villa for an art collector on the shores of the Mediterranean, providing privacy, planting and hanging space for a Lebanese family
By Jonathan Bell • Published
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New Porsche crest hones the lines and forms of the famous German automotive brandmark
The updated Porsche badge, part of the brand’s 75th anniversary year, subtly reshapes every element to keep the logo current in the age of electrification
By Jonathan Bell • Published