DIFFA’s DINING BY DESIGN NY 2011 was a spectacular display of 40+ dining environments, presented in conjunction with the Architectural Digest Home Design Show at Pier 94 from March 17-20. The event featured design luminaries and culinary giants in a fest for the senses, mingling top talented international and local designers and architects with world-class cuisine.

This year Liebherr was proud to host for the first time a one-of-a-kind dining environment for the showcase designed by organicARCHITECT Eric Corey Freed. The architecture for the unique table installation was driven by innovation and characterized by sophisticated, sustainable design and healthy living. Utilizing natural, reclaimed and recycled materials, fresh fruits and plants, Liebherr’s table demonstrated that green design can also be beautiful and functional. All materials from Liebherr’s table installation were donated and given a second life after the show.

The Dining By Design schedule of events included Cocktails by Design, the launch event for DIFFA's annual Dining By Design Tour, three days of public table viewing, and concluded with a gala dinner where Liebherr’s guests from the design and media enjoyed a gourmet dinner seated at the table.

All proceeds benefit DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS - one of the largest funders of HIV/AIDS service and education programs in the United States. Since being founded in 1984, DIFFA has mobilized the immense resources of the design communities to provide over $38 million to hundreds of AIDS service organizations nationwide. For more than 26 years, DIFFA has been one of the country's largest supporters of both direct care for people living with AIDS and preventative education for those at risk.