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Architecture Interiors Design News Jobs Watch Store       Robert Konieczny uses drawbridge to create ark-like house on a steep Polish hillside A drawbridge provides access to this angular house perched on a hillside in southern Poland, which architect Robert Konieczny designed to close up completely when not in use. More ›     This week, architects were announced for the Serpentine Pavilion and the MPavilion This week on Dezeen, Diébédo Francis Kéré was revealed as the first African architect to design the Serpentine Pavilion, while the Australian equivalent of the commission went to OMA. More ›     John Lewis marks Lucienne Day centenary with textile collection Department store John Lewis has released a textile range featuring floral and abstract archive patterns by British designer Lucienne Day.  More ›     Apartment in Moshe Safdie's Habitat 67 undergoes full interior redesign Canadian design studio EMarchitecture has renovated one of the homes in Habitat 67, the iconic brutalist complex in Montreal by architect Moshe Safdie that celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. More ›     Exhibition reveals role of modernist architecture in liberated African nations A current show at New York's Center for Architecture reveals how several sub-Saharan African countries used modernist architecture to assert their identities, following a break from colonial rule in the 20th century. More ›     Rem Koolhaas discusses OMA's first New York apartment building in new movie Architect Rem Koolhaas has expressed his excitement at building in Manhattan for the first time, in a movie created to promote his firm OMA's 121 E 22nd residential tower. More ›     "Simplicity is the key to excellence" says Dieter Rams In a rare interview, German designer Dieter Rams has called for a return to well-made, long-lasting products, even if it comes at the expense of design innovation. More ›     10 homes from Dezeen's Pinterest boards that use hammocks, nets and swings as furniture This week's roundup from Pinterest focuses on playful ways to relax at home, featuring a Mexican guesthouse with hammocks instead of beds and a Taiwan home with a swing in the family kitchen.  More ›     Architect-turned-patisserie chef uses 3D modelling software to create desserts These complex, geometric desserts are made by Ukrainian patisserie chef Dinara Kasko, who draws on her background in architecture in her cooking. More ›     A Smarter City competition calls for innovative designs for London's green spaces Dezeen promotion: designers are invited to come up with innovative solutions to revamp public spaces in the City of London, in the first of three competitions as part of the A Smarter City initiative. 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