Artists 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 visual scene in a neighbourhood where new meets old.
The Fine Arts In SO/ Auckland
SO/ Auckland offers an exquisite immersion into contemporary and experiential art through design to our very own fine art gallery space.
Our Collaborations
Moooi
Moooi
- Mega Chandelier & Charleston Sofa
The Mega Chandelier is a custom-made lighting composition made of a unique selection of Moooi’s lamp collection. The Charleston Sofa is designed and made with materials upholstered with dark brown skai, adding a vintage, warm impression for any setting.
Enter SO/ Auckland’s spacious lobby, and you’ll find a custom-designed chandelier lighting the way – 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 SO/ Auckland – stationed in the hotel lobby, and HI-SO rooftop bar, an 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.
SO/ Gallery
SO/ Gallery
Open to both hotel guests and the public alike, SO/ Gallery invites you to escape the everyday and indulge in the dynamic energy of Rachel Rush’s art: urban graffiti alongside the refined elegance of abstract art.
SO/ Gallery is supported by Flagstaff Gallery.