Venice Architecture Biennale 2016: Vietnamese architect Vo Trong Nghia has revealed that he makes his staff meditate every day to help them "resist cravings and improve concentration". More about Meditating twice a day keeps staff at Vo Trong Nghia Architects focused, claims founder
David Chipperfield Architects has made additional revisions to its plans for the Nobel Center in Stockholm, which were presented to the city earlier today (+ slideshow). More about David Chipperfield further develops Nobel Center design for public presentation
Too many architects only talk to other architects that share the same views, and are becoming increasingly irrelevant as a result, according to OMA founder Rem Koolhaas. More about Architecture has a serious problem with communication says Rem Koolhaas
American architect Richard Meier has unveiled the design for an apartment block on New York's East River, eschewing his signature white palette for black glass facades. More about Richard Meier unveils black tower for Manhattan at 685 First Avenue
This week on Dezeen: with the Venice Architecture Biennale 2016 just around the corner, we examined some of the key themes already emerging from the world's biggest architectural exhibition, including robotic construction (pictured) and the housing crisis. More about This week, we looked ahead to the 2016 Venice Architecture Biennale
Apple has rethought its approach to retail and debuted a series of new interior features at its latest store on San Francisco's Union Square, designed with UK architecture firm Foster + Partners (+ slideshow). More about Foster + Partners unveils Apple Union Square store in San Francisco
British architecture firm Foster + Partners has opened the first retrospective exhibition dedicated to its industrial design work at London's Aram Gallery (+ slideshow). More about Foster + Partners opens exhibition of industrial design at Aram Gallery
Important examples of Postmodern architecture in the UK are under threat, warns heritage campaign group the Twentieth Century Society, which is holding a conference this weekend to kickstart a wider movement to protect them. More about Threat to Pomo buildings could wipe out "whole chapter of architectural history"
EU referendum: David Chipperfield, Ron Arad, Richard Rogers, David Adjaye and Thomas Heatherwick are among the architects and designers that have signed a letter backing the Remain campaign for the UK's EU referendum. More about Heatherwick, Chipperfield and Adjaye among high-profile architects and designers opposing Brexit
Taxi app Uber is the latest company to explore driverless car technology, confirming it is testing a self-navigating vehicle that could force its drivers out of their jobs. More about Uber is testing a driverless taxi on the streets of Pittsburgh
Beijing studio MAD has revealed plans for a Parisian housing block surrounded by undulating balconies, which is set to become the firm's first residential project in Europe (+ slideshow). More about MAD unveils Parisian housing block with curvy floors and balconies
John Puttick Associates has significantly revised its designs for a new youth centre at Preston Bus Station, a transport hub in northern England that has become an icon of Brutalist architecture (+ slideshow). More about Dramatically overhauled plans unveiled for Preston Bus Station
Hungarian firm Napur Architect has been selected ahead of BIG, OMA and Zaha Hadid Architects to design a major new museum in Budapest's City Park (+ slideshow). More about Napur Architect wins Budapest museum contest with huge skateboard-ramp design
Critics have had mixed reactions to the Snøhetta-designed extension of Mario Botta's San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, with descriptions ranging from a "good citizen" to a "baked alaska slumped on the skyline". More about Critics compare Snøhetta's SFMOMA extension to a "gigantic meringue" and a "cruise ship"
The UK's first commercial spaceports could be developed with the introduction of the Modern Transport Bill, revealed during the Queen's Speech today. More about The Queen reveals vision for spaceports and driverless cars in the UK
Business news: American furniture brand Emeco has accepted an out-of-court settlement from IKEA after accusing the Swedish giant of copying the design of one of its chairs. More about IKEA settles with Emeco over claims it copied a Norman Foster chair
Dutch office MVRDV has revealed the first photographs of The Stairs, a huge scaffolding staircase leading up to the roof of an office block in Rotterdam city centre (+ slideshow). More about MVRDV completes giant scaffolding staircase in Rotterdam city centre
New York 2016: the latest designer to set up their own brand is Joe Doucet, who has launched a range of 3D-printed products by names including Claesson Koivisto Rune, Sebastian Bergne and Philippe Malouin. More about Joe Doucet launches Othr brand for 3D-printed home accessories
London's Architectural Association has released a film showing its first major foray into robotic construction, and has revealed it will this year launch a new course focussed on digital fabrication (+ movie). More about London's AA School taps into robotic construction trend by launching specialist course
OMA founder Rem Koolhaas says ZHA can continue to grow after the death of its founder Zaha Hadid if it follows the model used by leading fashion houses. More about Zaha Hadid Architects should follow example of McQueen, says Rem Koolhaas