The Architectural Digest Home Design Show Announces
Sponsorship with HomePortfolio.com
NEW YORK (Nov. 2, 2005) -- Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI) is
pleased to announce that design Web site, HomePortfolio.com will be the
on-line sponsor of the fifth annual Architectural Digest Home Design Show
(ADHDS) taking place at New York City's Pier 94 (located at 12th Avenue and
55th Street) March 9-12. The show is sponsored by Architectural Digest
magazine and The New York Times, and features nearly 300 luxury home
furnishings manufacturers and retailers and offers the best in new products,
educational seminars, cutting edge design trends, special events and more.
"The Architectural Digest Home Design Show brings together the best of
interior design services as well as manufacturers and retailers of luxury
furnishings in one place at one time," said John H. Brennen III, executive
vice president, Design Center Division, MMPI. "We are thrilled to unify our
efforts with HomePortfolio to provide even more resources."
Not only will HomePortfolio.com bring its home design expertise to the Show,
but it will also enhance the show experience by allowing consumers to
receive up to date information about the show. In addition, HomePortfolio
will sponsor the highly successful Design Consultation program where
consumers can receive complimentary one-on-one consultations with
design professionals. HomePortfolio's on-site kiosks will also provide
attendees with information about exhibitors, new product offerings and
participating design trade professionals. This on-line home design
resource will promote the event to its database of more than 350,000
designers, architects and consumers.
The Architectural Home Digest Home Show will feature the newest trends in
home furnishings, from outdoor living to kitchen and bath products, as well
as complimentary design consultations and free seminars. The Show draws an
audience of over 25,000, including interior designers, architects and
affluent consumers.
A private, trade-only preview day on Thursday, March 9, will offer special
events and forums for those in the interior design industry. Admission is
free for design trade professionals and members of the press with proper
credentials.
SHOW INFORMATION
DATES: March 9-12, 2006
HOURS:
PREVIEW FOR THE DESIGN TRADE
Thursday, March 9, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Friday, March 10, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday, March 11, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday, March 12, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
LOCATION:
Pier 94, 12th Avenue at 55th Street
Private cars access rooftop parking 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 Piers 94, 92 and 90 and various
locations in Manhattan during show hours.
TICKETS:
$25 per person at the door. Admission to the show is free for designers and
architects with photo I.D. and two forms of trade credentials. Tickets may
be purchased in advance for $20 at www.archdigesthomeshow.com or by calling
866.468.7619.
For more details, please visit www.merchandisemart.com or
www.archdigesthomeshow.com or call 800.677.MART (6278). For exhibitor
information, contact Troy Hanson at 212.644.0833 or thanson@mmart.com.
PRESS CONTACT:
Jackie Paulsen
Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc.
Phone: 312.527.7555
E-mail: jpaulsen@mmart.com