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Interior Design Hosts 40th Hall of Fame Gala in Manhattan
This year Interior Design‘s Hall of Fame gala turned 40 with a celebration fit for a ruby jubilee. From dapper tuxedos to glittering gowns, nearly 900 trailblazing creatives filled The Glasshouse in Manhattan to toast the 2024 inductees Adam Rolston, Drew Stuart, and Gabriel Benroth, Founding Partners of INC Architecture & Design; and David Galullo, CEO and Chief Creative Officer of Rapt Studio; and Holly Hunt, Founder of HOLLY HUNT and House of Hunt- all recognized for their vast and influential design contributions. “This is not the 30th but the 40th annual Hall of Fame,” Interior Design Editor in Chief Cindy Allen said from the stage, opening the evening’s ceremony. And such a milestone called for an extraordinary lineup. “We appreciate and love this community coming together—we really can’t do this without you,” she asserted.
After taking in sweeping city views during the cocktail hour, guests settling into the grand ballroom were treated to a performance by cellist Phillip Sheppard and movement artist Quinten Robinson. Next, Allen raised a glass to Hall of Famers who passed on in recent years, including a special tribute to hospitality design pioneer Jeffrey Beers. And before the evening’s honorees stepped into the spotlight, Allen led the crowd in a surprise rendition of “Happy Birthday” to honor Hall of Famer Cheryl Durst‘s big day. Then the formal tributes began. “It’s our 40th so there’s more,” Allen added, noting Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS’ (DIFFA) also is celebrating 40 years and how the organization has evolved to address housing insecurity, hunger, and mental health issues. A portion of the gala proceeds was donated to DIFFA.
