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View online     Li Edelkoort proposes "World Hope Forum" in manifesto for rebuilding society after coronavirus People "don't want to go back" to how things were before coronavirus, claims trend forecaster Li Edelkoort in a new manifesto of hope for a post-pandemic world, which is published exclusively on Dezeen today as part of Virtual Design Festival. Edelkoort will take part in a live interview with Dezeen at 2:00pm UK time as part of the launch of VDF. Check the VDF home page from 1:30pm onwards! Read more ›   Marshall Blecher and Studio Fokstrot to build "parkipelago" of floating islands in Copenhagen A cluster of roaming artificial islands designed by Marshall Blecher and Studio Fokstrot is set to be built in Copenhagen's harbour. Read more ›   Daily coronavirus architecture and design briefing: 15 April Daily coronavirus briefing: today's architecture and design coronavirus briefing includes a message of hope from Marcel Wanders and news of Australia withdrawing from the Venice Architecture Biennale. Read more ›   Shanghai's Canal St shop is styled like the New York subway A subway car-style corridor, worn concrete walls and metal railings feature inside this Shanghai clothing shop, which Sò Studio has designed to emulate New York. Read more ›   New interiors categories for Dezeen Awards 2020 include bar interior and large retail interior Interior designers have four new categories to enter for Dezeen Awards 2020. This year, there are awards for restaurant interiors, bar interiors, large retail interiors and small retail interiors. Read more ›   Flying Table by JCPCDR Architecture hangs from seat belt-style mechanism Paris-based agency JCPCDR Architecture has invented an oak table that raises and lowers from the ceiling using a mechanism that looks like seat belts to save on space. Read more ›   Call for entries to AHEAD Europe awards 2020 Dezeen promotion: architects and designers working across Europe are invited to submit their hospitality projects to the 2020 edition of the AHEAD Europe awards. Read more ›   Peter Barber Architects creates terraced tenement block in Peckham Peter Barber Architects has built a tenement-style housing block at 95 Peckham Road in London that steps back from the street to create numerous, south-facing roof terraces. Read more ›   Standard Issue creates open-source design for CNC-cut face mask Brooklyn design agency Standard Issue has created an open-source design for a face mask that can be CNC-cut and produced on a large scale. Read more ›   Promote your brand with a bespoke Virtual Design Festival talk, video or full-day takeover Do you want to explore interesting ways to tell the story of your brand or products? We can collaborate on a digital talk, discussion, video or another bespoke content idea as part of Virtual Design Festival. Read more ›   Coronavirus pandemic reveals "inequities" in New York housing say local architects The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the issues with housing in New York City that must be addressed following the crisis, according to architects in the city. Read more ›   Put on a digital student show with Virtual Design Festival Unable to put on a graduate or end-of-year show this year? Partner with Virtual Design Festival to host a digital showcase of student work. Read more ›   "The most successful ideas for fighting Covid-19 have been the small nimble ones" This week, commenters were not too keen on a proposal by UK architecture studio Weston Williamson + Partners to convert container ships into floating hospitals to help cities hit by Covid-19. Read more ›   Launch and promote your products with Virtual Design Festival's products fair Are you a designer or a brand with a product you want to launch? Virtual Design Festival's products fair offers an affordable solution. Read more ›   "This is how I cope with the current situation" says Maarten Baas Dutch designer Maarten Baas has explained how he has adapted to coronavirus lockdown in a short video message recorded for Virtual Design Festival. Read more ›   Burning Man announces plans for Virtual Black Rock City amid pandemic Burning Man has cancelled its Black Rock City event this year and revealed plans to host a virtual alternative instead due to the "painful reality of Covid-19". Read more ›   Virtual Design Festival cultural programme includes collaborations with partners around the world Virtual Design Festival starts tomorrow! Here is the schedule of the cultural programme of talks, interviews, movies and collaborations that have been confirmed so far. Read more ›   Architecture | Interiors | Design | Technology | Jobs           You have received this because you are subscribed to Dezeen Daily. Update newsletter preferences | Unsubscribe | Forward to a friend Dezeen Limited, 8 Orsman Road, London N1 5QJ, UK Contact us | Submit a story | Advertise