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2008 Fact Sheet
| Overview: |
The seventh annual Architectural Digest Home Design Show, produced by Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI) and co-sponsored by The New York Times, returns to New York City’s Pier 94 March 6-9, 2008. The annual four-day Show – open to the public Friday-Sunday with an interior design trade and VIP consumer preview on Thursday – features the best in home products from nearly 300 companies and comprises more than 110,000-sq.ft. of display space. The Show covers a broad range of home design categories, from home furnishings and accessories to art & antiques, kitchen and bath products to flooring, wall coverings, lighting and more. Also offered are complimentary designer consultations, special exhibits and educational seminars led by industry luminaries. |
| Audience: |
The Show attracts more than 23,000 affluent consumers passionate about home design, plus more than 3,000 trade professionals and 200 members of the media.
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| Dates: |
Thursday, March 6, 2008: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Preview for the Design Trade & VIPs
Admission for this day is complimentary for designers and architects. Consumers with a VIP ticket also may attend. VIP consumer tickets are available for $95 via website registration or by calling 800.677.MART (6278).
Friday - Sunday, March 7-9, 2008: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Open to the Public
General admission tickets are $20 in advance via archdigesthomeshow.com or by calling 800.677.MART (6278); $25 at the door. |
| Products: |
Art & Antiques, Building Products & Flooring, Carpets & Rugs, Design Services, Electronics, Fabric & Trimming, Furniture, Home Accessories, Kitchen & Bath, Lighting, Outdoor Furnishings and Stone. |
| Website: |
www.archdigesthomeshow.com |
| Show Space: |
More than 110,000-sq.ft. |
| Management: |
Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI) |
| Location: |
Pier 94, 12th Avenue at 55th Street, New York, NY
Private cars access Pier 94 by using the automobile ramp on 12th Avenue at 55th Street. Open rooftop parking is available for all visitors. All vehicles should follow signs for the NYC Passenger Ship Terminal parking. For more information about parking, call 212.246.5450.
Shuttle buses will be available to and from Pier 94 and locations in Midtown Manhattan Thursday – Sunday afternoons. |
| Exhibitors: |
Manufacturers and retailers of luxury home furnishings, antique galleries, artists of contemporary objects and furnishings, and more. |
| Media: |
Members of the media may visit the Show’s Media Center at www.archdigesthomeshow.com to register for additional press information.
Contacts:
Claire Weingarden, Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc.; 312.527.7790, cweingarden@mmart.com
James Humphrey, Architectural Digest, 212.286.4822, James_Humphrey@condenast.com |
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