The Poggenpohl adjustable dining table is designed by Draenert and is made of natural stone or MDF-veneer. Unlike other expandable dining tables, which tend to offer standard flaps on either side, the Poggenpohl pulls apart from the middle. This feature greatly increases the surface area of the table whilst also providing a view of interesting design elements, and can be achieved manually or by an optional whisper-quiet motor. Inside, it presents a multiple function area with stainless steel plates, cutlery box or cutting board, which can be arranged in many ways. Two trolleys fit exactly into the open areas at the two ends. The lacquered trolley is made from steel and wood matching the dining table, which can be pushed into the open areas at the front ends of the dining table. It offers additional comfort, like toaster, trays or champagne cooler, which forms the interface between the kitchen and the dining place and thus transforms it to a completely new function. - Via - Decoluxe

As global warming takes effect, and we have to think of more environmentally friendly ways to live our hectic lives, people are increasingly thinking of new ways to accomplish this effort. Check out this new concept home by Cradle 2 Cradle. It has a photosynthetic, phototropic spinach skin surface and a vegetated roof system that filters storm water in.

The residence incorporated many other sustainable features. It was designed with passive solar strategies in mind, using thermal mass and shading devices where appropriate. It has a landscaped roof garden designed to collect and filter stormwater . It recycles black and grey water to be used in garden, which in turn provide fruits and vegetables to the occupants. Soy-based wall panels and recycled concrete materials are used within the structure providing a sustainable alternative to standard construction materials. Not only does the building run a photosynthetic and phototropic skin made with spinach protein, but it also produces more energy than a single family’s needs, allowing the excess to be distributed to neighbors. This radical shift, from centralized energy systems today, fosters community interdependence as neighbors benefit from the resources of others. - Via - Io9 & Ecofriend

DNA 11 is a service that creates an abstract and original piece of artwork from a simple sample of your DNA. Each piece of DNA’s art is unique, as it illustrates your very own DNA make up. Using science and art cleverly combined, DNA11 collect a saliva sample from each client which is then delivered to their certified lab. Here your DNA is extracted, creating a unique fingerprint. After that you’ll just have to choose the size of canvas and the colour combination you wish to use, and create your own DNA Portrait™. And remember, if you’ll become famous be sure that a piece of art work with your DNA will worth millions. - Prices range from $390 - $1200+

Fingerprint Portraits™ are made obviouslyfrom your fingerprint. DNA 11 sends you a Fingerprint collection kit that includes: a Fingerprint collection card, easy to use ink strips, and step-by-step directions. Once you’re done you just send the kit back to DNA 11’s art studio. When they get your Fingerprint collection kit they will scan it using a special high resolution scanner. The scanned image is then traced in a separate program and the image is adjusted by hand so that every ridge on your finger is clearly illustrated. We then take this electronic image and magnify it up to 4000%. It is then printed on Archival quality canvas. Comes in three sizes ranging from 12” x 12” to 40” x 40”. Prices range from $190 - $490+

KISS Portrait™ - Finally, a kiss is more than just a kiss! With a DNA 11 KISS Portrait, your lips become fine art, baby. DNA 11 will send you a lip-print collection kit featuring a M·A·C VIVA GLAM Lipstick and plenty of KISS image sheets so you can capture the perfect image. Choose the combination of color, style, size and frame that suits your personality. and décor. For this portrait there are 2 sizes available: 20” x 20” ($290) and 40” x 40” ($490).

The DS -166 leather armchair is designed by Hugo de Ruiter for DeSede. The original idea was based on an artistic principle, yet without neglect of functionality. The outer form of the armchair has all the quality of a sculpture thanks to its upward tapering lines. This in turn results not from a mere whim of the designer or from the proverbial wet finger held aloft to see which way the wind is blowing. The armchair is a nest of lush comfort, a practical luxury to retire to. - Via - Trendir

The 63.02° house was designed by Schemata Architecture Office, a house built at 63.02° to the road. The house in Nakana, Tokyo, was completed in December and has a floor space of 71.4 m2. Sharp angels are everywhere on this one of a kind rentable home that seems to have carved a place in the neighborhood. From these pictures the house looks very modern, but the space is very very small, I’m sure that in a house like this you’ll have to organise every inch. Finnaly this is a great example of how you can use a very small piece of land in a crowded city to make a place to live. - Via - Dezeen