In response to our story highlighting films with interesting architecture to stream during coronavirus self-isolation, Dezeen commenters have recommended 10 more architectural films. More about Ten films for architecture fans recommended by Dezeen readers
The Wing drone delivery system developed by Google is being used to deliver toilet paper and medicine to residents in lockdown in Virginia, USA. More about Google's Wing drones deliver essentials during coronavirus pandemic
Virtual Design Festival has launched with a video featuring self-recorded messages from 35 architects, designers and artists around the world including Stefano Giovannoni, Es Devlin, Ini Archibong, Ben van Berkel and Bec Brittain. More about 35 architects and designers contribute video messages to help launch Virtual Design Festival
Trend forecaster Li Edelkoort spoke to Dezeen live from Cape Town in our first Screentime conversation of Virtual Design Festival. Watch the interview here or on our YouTube channel. More about Live video interview with Li Edelkoort as part of Virtual Design Festival
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. More about Li Edelkoort proposes "World Hope Forum" in manifesto for rebuilding society after coronavirus
A cluster of roaming artificial islands designed by Marshall Blecher and Studio Fokstrot is set to be built in Copenhagen's harbour. More about Marshall Blecher and Studio Fokstrot to build "parkipelago" of floating islands in Copenhagen
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. More about Daily coronavirus architecture and design briefing: 15 April
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. More about Shanghai's Canal St shop is styled like the New York subway
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. More about New interiors categories for Dezeen Awards 2020 include bar interior and large retail interior
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. More about Flying Table by JCPCDR Architecture hangs from seat belt-style mechanism
Dezeen promotion: architects and designers working across Europe are invited to submit their hospitality projects to the 2020 edition of the AHEAD Europe awards. More about Call for entries to AHEAD Europe awards 2020
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. More about Peter Barber Architects creates terraced tenement block in Peckham
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. More about Standard Issue creates open-source design for CNC-cut face mask
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. More about Promote your brand with a bespoke Virtual Design Festival talk, video or full-day takeover
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. More about Coronavirus pandemic reveals "inequities" in New York housing say local architects
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. More about Put on a digital student show with Virtual Design Festival
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. More about "The most successful ideas for fighting Covid-19 have been the small nimble ones"
Are you a designer or a brand with a product you want to launch? The VDF products fair offers an affordable solution. More about Launch and promote your products with Virtual Design Festival's products fair
Dutch designer Maarten Baas has explained how he has adapted to coronavirus lockdown in a short video message recorded for Virtual Design Festival. More about "This is how I cope with the current situation" says Maarten Baas
Burning Man has cancelled its Black Rock City event this year and revealed plans to host a virtual alternative due to the "painful reality of Covid-19". More about Burning Man announces plans for Virtual Black Rock City amid pandemic