On March 16th, we had the rewarding experience of attending the DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS – Cocktails by Design Preview Party at Pier 92 on the Hudson River in New York City. This is the 20th Anniversary of Dining by Design, the largest event on the DIFFA calendar. DIFFA invited local and international designers to transform a raw space into a showcase of over-the-top dining environments. Designers adorn walls tents, lighting wires, and more showcase the unique dining visions this is so much more setting a pretty table. Co-located with the Architectural Digest Design Show at Pier 94, DIFFA’s signature event gathers industry insiders, design enthusiasts, and active donors to Pier 92 in New York City to fundraise for a very worthy cause. It is a 5-day exhibition held from March 16-20, and more than 2,000 attendees are expected.
Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS
DIFFA’s 17th Annual Dining By Design: Cocktails By Design
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DIFFA Honors David Rockwell
Once in a great while, someone truly deserving is honored by their peers. New York-based Architect and designer David Rockwell is one who is truly worthy of praise and admiration. On November 9th Rockwell was the person of honor at a grand cocktail party sponsored by DIFFA. The charitable agency, Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS, (DIFFA), honored Rockwell for his unyielding commitment to its core values and ideals. As chairman Rockwell has worked tirelessly for the organization helping to provide direct care for people living with HIV as well as preventative education. The moving tribute was held in the amazing IAC building. The venue itself an artistic tribute with its interesting pieces and structures throughout. Guests at the event enjoyed cocktails as well as an assortment of appetizers, including a very sampling of olive oil and basil ice cream cones.
DIFFA’s Gala Dinner + Interviews with Tracy Reese & Jes Gordon!
DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS launched its 14th annual DINING BY DESIGN tour with 5-days of events running concurrently with the Architectural Digest Home Design Show at Pier 94, 12th Ave. at 55th Street in New York City on Thursday, March 17th through Monday, March 21st.