We take a closer look at 3 vignettes from this year's Dining By Design, a yearly event held by DIFFA to raise funds for HIV and AIDS.

This month’s Deconstruction goes a different route as we’re taking a closer look at three vignettes from this year’s Dining By Design, a yearly event held by DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS), where local and international designers are invited to transform an empty space into a striking dining environment. These vignettes, all housed next to the Architectural Digest Design Show at Pier 92 in New York City, are the backdrop for five days of events and fundraising to help DIFFA raise money for fighting HIV and AIDS. While there were many dining vignettes at the event, we can’t feature all the designers so we selected three, including Rapt Studio, the Rockwell Group with The Rug Company, and Franke with Marc Thorpe Design. Take a look.
Rapt Studio
2018 marks Rapt Studio’s first year participating in Dining By Design and their focus is on something we’re probably all lacking ? human connection. With their device-free dining table, they encourage people to enjoy each other and share stories while their smartphone hangs out in storage in the center of the revolving tabletop. The dramatic vignette features an all-black interior with a bright, iridescent mirrored exterior.
Inspiration: We believe that human connection is at the heart of every design solution. Our installation...