Designs In Focus


Made by a design collaboration between Dutch interior designer Moooi and New Zealand fashion house, WORLD, SO/ Auckland leaves a bold and inspiring mark on the cityscape – a new scene in a neighbourhood where new meets old.
Our Collaborations
Moooi

Moooi
- Mega Chandelier
Custom-made lighting composition made of a unique selection of Moooi’s lamp collection.
Enter SO/ Auckland’s spacious lobby and you’ll find a custom-designed chandelier lighting the way – a classic with beauty and creativity at its heart.
A skillful assembly of diverse styles and complementary designs, the chandelier is made from a unique variety of Moooi’s lamp collection.
Moooi’s unique designs are curated throughout the hotel, adding a design flair and luxury that is both pleasing to look at and easy to find comfort in.
Moooi

Moooi
- Charleston Sofa
Designed and made with materials upholstered with dark brown skai, adding a vintage, warm impression for any setting.
Stationed in SO/ Auckland’s lobby and HI-SO rooftop bar, this eye-catching sofa by Marcel Wanders studio is a conversation starter. Tall and majestic, with a slender and elongated finish, it looks great and feels even better.
Umut Yamac from Moooi

Umut Yamac from Moooi
- Perch Light Tree
Captivating and poetic, elegantly hung from the ceiling, reminiscent of birds perched on a branch.
A variety of Moooi’s bird-inspired lighting sit in our Harbour Society restaurant and HI-SO rooftop bar – elegant touches softly illuminating the interior, the perfect atmosphere to wine and dine.
Benny Castles


Benny Castles
- Uniform / In-room art decor / Emblem
Designed by Benny Castles, Creative Director at New Zealand’s renowned fashion house, WORLD, our uniforms and in-room decor are inspiring, charming and unique, drawing inspiration from the volcanoes that surround us.