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Our Story & Heritage<\/div>\n
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\n Our Story\n <\/div>\n
\n Known nationally and internationally as the world\u2019s most important home to over 100+ showrooms, the DDB represents over 3,000 leading manufacturers dedicated to the very best in residential and business interior furnishings, educational opportunities, and resource information.\n\n
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The DDB is home to over 100 luxury showrooms and offers an unparalleled line-up of residential and commercial products.<\/p>\n

Always at the forefront of its industry, the DDB provides its visitors \u2014 which include some of the
\nbiggest names in interior design and architecture \u2014 with unique experiences including informative yet entertaining seminars, professional programs, networking opportunities, exclusive design services and more.<\/p>\n

Heritage<\/h1>\n

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Renowned as the region\u2019s time - honored luxury resource, D&D has long delivered a critical depth and breath of offerings crucial to every aspect of the design process. This distinction ensures the industry\u2019s top professionals consistently make D&D their go - to choice for selection, service, innovation and inspiration.<\/p>\n

For over 50 years (since 1968), the D&D Building has been a mecca in New York for professional designers and architects of residential, contract, commercial, and hospitality design.<\/p>\n

Every weekday, an average of 2000 professional designers and architects have made the D&D
\ntheir \u201chome\u201d away from home; or at least their second workplace.<\/p>\n

According to designer Albert Hadley, it is \u201cthe center of all our lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n The D&D Building is open to design trade professionals only. Admission to the showrooms varies according to each showroom\u2019s individual policy. Design professionals (designers, architects, etc.) may accompany their clients during normal business hours. \n\n
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Design Clientele<\/h1>\n

To make arrangements for your clients to visit the D&D Building without you:<\/p>\n