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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‘The Atlas of Car Design’ chronicles 130 years of automotive art
Phaidon’s epic monograph ‘The Atlas of Car Design: The World’s Most Iconic Cars’ assembles a multistorey’s worth of precious metal from around the world
By Jonathan Bell Published
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New breed of all-electric camper vans promises zero-emission adventures
Embrace the fast-expanding world of electric camper vans and RVs – from VW conversions to a Porsche roof tent – for silent running and zero emissions
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Rolls-Royce La Rose Noire Droptail is a titanic two-seater many years in the making
Behind the scenes at Rolls-Royce’s Coachbuild division, we explore the extraordinary details of this bespoke commission, an open-topped speedster imbued with the spirit of a rose
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Lamborghini Lanzador concept signposts an all-electric future
This dynamically-styled 2+2 is Lamborghini’s vision of an electric super GT of the near future and the first step on the road to electrification
By Jonathan Bell Published
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New supercars came out to play at Monterey Car Week 2023
From droptop Astons to outlandish Danish design, Monterey Car Week 2023 welcomed these five new high-end automobiles that mix up minimalism and ultra-luxury
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Bentley Blower Jr shrinks and electrifies the stately form of a racing classic
The Little Car Company’s latest project takes an interwar icon and transforms it into an electric city car for the modern rake
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Phaidon’s survey of the art of video games evokes wonder and nostalgia
‘Game Changers: The Video Game Revolution’ chronicles the evolution of the art and style of the world’s most popular entertainment medium
By Jonathan Bell Published
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From pocket synths to standalone beat machines, we’ll help you make some noise
Ten of the best-designed audio devices and experimental instruments for music makers
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Off-the-grid living: ‘Cabin’ taps into a universal desire for escaping the rat race
Delve into the history of cabin culture and off-the-grid living with Will Jones’ new book ‘Cabin’, all about getting out of the city and into the wild
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Seven new Bluetooth speakers for heavenly summer sounds
Our selection of new Bluetooth speakers should keep you surrounded by sound for the rest of the season
By Jonathan Bell Published
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BMW i7 Protection is the first-ever armoured EV
Designed for diplomats and corporate clients in danger zones, BMW’s Protection series of armoured and enhanced vehicles now extends to the company’s flagship electric car
By Jonathan Bell Published
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VW ID.3 gets a welcome overhaul in a quest to create the ultimate all-rounder EV
The Volkswagen ID.3 is an EV without ego, combining excellent range and equipment with a compact package
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Abarth 500e is a compact electric car that favours zest over utility
This tuned and tweaked version of Fiat’s iconic electric 500 is a short-range rocket for EV driving enthusiasts
By Jonathan Bell Published
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A quiet residential oasis screens itself from a São Paulo suburb
FGMF Arquitetos have created a residential oasis; Casa Cumaru is a secluded masterpiece from steel, concrete, glass and wood
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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Pininfarina pushes the boundaries with the Pura Vision, a Luxury Utility Vehicle concept
Italian car maker Automobili Pininfarina is looking to a world beyond hypercars to imagine tomorrow’s electric ultra-GT
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Meet the Civilized Cycles Model 1 e-bike, traditionally styled but laden with tech
The Civilized Cycles Model 1 is an e-bike for the city, with practicality, performance and room for two
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Café House in Brazil’s Minas Gerais slots into a sloping site
The Café House is a finely brewed mix of lightness and mass that blends a living space, sleeping area, and inner courtyard with the external landscape
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Samsung Galaxy series expands and improves with new tablets, smartwatches and folding phones
The arrival of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold5 shows a new maturity in folding device design, while smarter smartwatches and faster, more efficient tablets were also on the table
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Fuell Fllow e-motorbike could be the ultimate commuting machine
The Fuell Fllow, a blend of superbike power and style with the silence and convenience of all-electric power, is a bold statement for those seeking zero-emission urban travel
By Jonathan Bell Published
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New-edition KEF LS60 wireless speakers celebrate a partnership with Lotus Cars
Tall, trim and powerful, the KEF LS60 Wireless Lotus Edition speakers are a powerful home audio solution from the iconic British brand
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Keep track of your indoor air quality with Birdie, a stealthy but stylish home accessory
Birdie keeps a beady eye on indoor air quality, encouraging you to take action when things get fuggy
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Brian Eno extends his ambient realms with these environment-altering sculptures
Brian Eno exhibits his new light box sculptures in London, alongside a unique speaker and iconic works by the late American light artist Dan Flavin
By Jonathan Bell Published
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We open up the new Google Pixel Fold and find out about the future of flexible screens
Google’s Claude Zellweger offers insights into the design approach behind the new Google Pixel Fold, as we report on life with the company’s first foldable
By Jonathan Bell Published