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Architecture Interiors Design Technology News Jobs       10 architects and designers that are championing afrofuturism Afrofuturism has become the buzzword for the fast-growing creative scene across Africa. Here are 10 figures that are championing the movement. More ›     Samuel Wilkinson to debut new LED lighting brand at Milan design week British designer Samuel Wilkinson will launch two new LED lamps at Milan design week as part of his new lighting brand, Beem. More ›     Afrofuturism is "creating a different narrative for Africa" say creatives The success of Black Panther and its afrofuturist aesthetic has put Africa  in the spotlight as a growing force in design, technology and fashion, according to designers from the continent. More ›     Swedish government introduces new benchmarks for architecture and design The Swedish government has introduced a set of architecture and design targets, to make Sweden a more "sustainable, equal and less segregated society", and they have been welcomed by architects and designers.  More ›     Five interior design opportunities available right now We've selected five of the best interior design roles available on Dezeen Jobs this week, including roles with Büro Ole Scheeren in Beijing, WilkinsonEyre in London, and Aedas in Singapore. More ›     Singapore's The Warehouse Hotel creates a "distinctly local experience" The Warehouse Hotel in Singapore was designed to create a unique local experience, says Chris Lee of design firm Asylum, in this movie Dezeen filmed for the AHEAD Asia 2018 awards. More ›     Susan Cohn plans performances in response to Denmark's controversial "jewellery law" Jewellery designer Susan Cohn is working on a project that will explore a new Danish law that allows border authorities to confiscate jewellery from asylum seekers. More ›     Antique doors create wood-panelled halls in renovated Barcelona apartment Antique doors, panelling and sections of ageing plasterwork have been kept on display in Isabel López Vilalta's overhaul of this Barcelona apartment, which includes a new mezzanine play area complete with slide. More ›     Perkins+Will places shuttered bedrooms atop pilotis at São Paulo house Wooden shutters fold open along the length of this Brazilian home's upper storey, which global architecture firm Perkins+Will raised on thin columns to create a shaded outdoor living space underneath. More ›     Latest Dezeen Weekly features a rotating house and an electric MINI Cooper The latest edition of Dezeen Weekly includes a house in northern Italy that can rotate 360 degrees and a one-off electric version of a classic MINI Cooper. Subscribe to Dezeen Weekly ›     Medals for Commonwealth Games 2018 based on Australia's Gold Coast Athletes at this year's Commonwealth Games will be awarded medals designed by Australian artist Delevene Cockatoo-Collins, which each feature designs based on Queensland's Gold Coast shoreline. More ›     Competition: win minimal Soap bars by Jasper Morrison Dezeen has teamed up with New York brand Good Thing for this competition, offering the chance to win minimal body-wash bars by British designer Jasper Morrison. More ›     Seattle garden studio by Wittman Estes offers model for "courtyard urbanism" US firm Wittman Estes has added a studio building and a Chinese-inspired courtyard to an existing residence in a dense neighbourhood, aiming to show how to maximise an urban lot. 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