MIT's robotic fish | Japanese-inspired houseboat | Emojis for disabilities

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Architecture Interiors Design Technology News Jobs       Yueqi Jazzy Li captures the "sublime quality" of Jiakun Architects' Chengdu sculpture museum New photographs by Yueqi Jazzy Li capture the interplay of natural light on the raw concrete walls in this sculpture museum by Jiakun Architects in Chengdu, China. More ›     Nendo attempts to "design time" with set of unconventional hourglasses Japanese studio Nendo has created a series of four unconventionally shaped hourglasses, carved from blocks of transparent acrylic. More ›     B&B Italia appoints Armin Broger as new CEO B&B Italia has named Armin Broger, a fashion brand manager who has worked for Levi's and Tommy Hilfiger, as its new CEO. More ›     Alessandro Borghese's Milan restaurant designed to evoke a 1930s cruise ship Dezeen promotion: celebrity chef Alessandro Borghese has opened a new restaurant in Milan, featuring an interior that pairs Neolith Sintered Stone with shades of gold and green. More ›     MIT reveals soft robotic fish for documenting marine life MIT scientists have unveiled a nimble robotic fish containing a camera, which can swim alongside real fish to capture close-up footage. More ›     Julius Taminiau creates compact living spaces inside Japanese-inspired houseboat Architect Julius Taminiau borrowed principles from traditional Japanese tatami rooms to create a well-proportioned layout featuring space-saving built-in furniture at his floating home in Amsterdam. More ›     Allied Maker exploits circular and triangular geometries for new lighting collection Bent metal, embossed glass and carved wood all feature in this lighting collection from New York design studio Allied Maker. More ›     Apple proposes new emojis to represent people with disabilities Apple has requested the addition of 13 inclusive emojis, including prosthetic limbs, guide dogs and a hearing aid, to better represent people with disabilities. More ›     Acne Studios creates very yellow interior for West Hollywood store Acne Studios' recently opened "pale acid yellow" store in West Hollywood features a sculpture by artist Daniel Silver that doubles as a fitting room. More ›     Forensic Architecture investigates alleged links between refugee charities and people smugglers Researchers at Forensic Architecture are investigating allegations that human rights organisations colluded with human traffickers to smuggle refugees across the Mediterranean, in the latest real-world intervention by the team. More ›     Winners announced for AHEAD Asia 2018 hospitality awards Dezeen promotion: a warehouse-turned-hotel in Singapore and a Maldivian guest suite perched above the ocean are among the winners of this year's Awards for Hospitality Experience and Design Asias. More ›     Lynk & Co launches "ultra-connected" SUV New Chinese car company Lynk & Co has added an SUV to its range of vehicles targeting the sharing economy. More ›     Apple Watch straps launch in new coloured and patterned designs Apple has launched a colourful new collection of straps for its smartwatches, including stripy and spotty designs. More ›     Estúdio BRA creates slender urban home for young couple in São Paulo Brazilian firm Estúdio BRA Arquitetura has designed a compact house for a long and narrow parcel of land, incorporating front and rear courtyards, and a rooftop deck. More ›     Top architecture and design jobs this week include roles at Adjaye Associates and Aesop Our pick of the best architecture and design roles available via Dezeen Jobs this week includes positions with Adjaye Associates, Aesop and KPF. More ›       Follow us     Forward this newsletter to a friend You have received this because you are subscribed to Dezeen Daily. Unsubscribe     Contact us | Submit a story | Advertise