Journal
Città Commercial: Project Feature of Panama Suites
With five locations across Hamilton, Panama is a go-to provider for inspiring, flexible work environments. From private offices and co-working spaces to venues for workshops and private functions, Panama offers thoughtfully designed spaces to suit a wide range of needs.
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Città Commercial: Project Feature of CASA
Renowned for its high-end interior design and commercial construction, CASA transforms new and heritage spaces into striking, innovative environments. At Città, CASA helped bring our Grey Lynn flagship store to life—thoughtfully sourcing stone and timber to craft bespoke point-of-sale displays and showcases throughout the store.
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Meet Cameron Foggo: The Designer Behind our Latest Collaboration
At Città, we’re excited to expand our sofa collection with the introduction of two unique new designs: Dialogue and Claret. These pieces are the result of a creative collaboration between acclaimed designer Cameron Foggo and our in-house team.
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Città Commercial: Project feature of Gather Eatery
After more than two decades of bringing Aucklanders vibrant, fresh food, the team behind Ripe Deli is at it again. This time, they’ve introduced a dine-in eatery to a light-filled space at Smales Farm. The vision? Gather Eatery leans into the joy of dining in—slowing down to connect with others and savouring great food and drink.
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Step Inside Our Beautiful New Hamilton Store
Città has a new home in Hamilton. Discover our beautiful store in the vibrant Made precinct, located in the heart of Hamilton East.
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Behind Our Photoshoot at the Award-Winning Pocket House, Otāhuhu
We recently had the opportunity to style our furniture and textiles in one of DAA’s Pocket Houses—an innovative project that rethinks urban housing. Designed by Dorrington Atcheson Architects (DAA), the two statement orange-clad homes make smart use of a small “pocket” of land in Ōtāhuhu, Auckland.
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Behind the design: bringing the Pinch vase to life with Jamie McLellan
At Città, we’re excited to introduce the latest addition to our accessories collection—the Pinch vase. This distinctive design emerged from a creative collaboration between internationally renowned designer Jamie McLellan and our in-house design team.
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Relaxed Brunch Entertaining with Miss Polly’s Kitchen
Miss Polly’s Kitchen is an Instagram favourite for inspiring home-cooked recipes. Polly has proudly launched her second cookbook, Seriously Delicious, with 70 new recipes available now at your nearest bookstore.
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Behind the Scenes: Designer Nikolai Sorensen Returns to Vietnam
In 2023, Città product designer Nikolai Sorensen made the bold move to Ho Chi Minh City with his young family. Immersing himself in the vibrant culture, he gained new inspiration and perspectives that naturally influenced his design process.
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Friends of Città: Courtney Adamo invites us into her family beach house
Our summer content series continues. This week, we get to know Courtney Adamo, an Australian-based mother of five, author, and content creator. Courtney welcomes us into her stunning mid-century-inspired family beach house, sharing her summer plans, tips for defining your decor style, and how to curate a home you truly love.
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At home with Città: Margot’s favourite designs
Happy International Women’s Day! At Città, we take pride in our team of more than 100 talented women, including our visionary female founder and CEO, Margot Acland. Margot started her career as a chartered accountant before deciding to follow her creative drive to make something of her own. After an inspiring trip to Italy in her early 30s, she founded a business importing and wholesaling hand-painted Italian ceramics. This venture laid the early foundations of Città, and over the past 35 years, we have evolved to become an esteemed New Zealand design brand. Margot welcomed us into her Auckland home and shared what she loves about her favourite Città and Vitra designs. Vitra Jean Prouvé Fauteuil de Salon Armchair I love the Jean Prouvé armchair for its perfect blend of beauty and practicality. They’re comfortable, easy to move around, and everyone who comes to visit us loves them. In our Città stores, we carry a curated selection of Vitra products and look forward to expanding this range. Our direct relationship with Vitra also allows us to order any products, including customisable furniture pieces like this. Fossil Vase Glass vases can get dirty easily, so we designed the Fossil vase as a ceramic solution. I love the subtle, irregular form and the intentionally narrow neck. It doesn’t require a big display—it makes a statement with just one or two garden stems. AB Table Lamp The AB lamp pairs artisan glass-blowing with sophisticated technology. The design is really technical and intricate in the way it connects. The dimmable LED light allows you to create the perfect ambience. Vitra Wooden Doll I find these really addictive. What began with just two in the bedroom has now expanded to eight scattered across the house! I’ve also given them as presents to both of my daughters on various occasions. The dolls were first designed in the 1950s and remain relevant today. Each one is meticulously hand-painted, and effortlessly complement any room they’re displayed in. Halo Ceramics The Halo ceramics have a beautiful form—modern, but slightly classical with its lip detail. I take joy in cooking simple food and plating it in bowls that I’ve collected over the years. I might serve a basic risotto alongside roasted carrots; and as everyone sits down, they exclaim how amazing the spread looks! It's incredible how the right bowls and dishes can elevate an dining experience. Cushion Covers For over 20 years now, we’ve been recognised for our cushion covers. Our textile designer, Imogen Tunnicliffe, has been with us for 19 of those years, and we’re just so lucky to have her. Imogen holds a master’s degree in fine arts, and was an exhibiting artist before joining Città. What sets us apart is our use of high-quality fabrics and Imogen’s unique designs. Because cushions are an integral part of our foundation, we’ve just got better and better at them. Remarkably, we still collaborate with the same manufacturers we partnered with two decades ago. Discover Margot’s favourite designs online and in Città stores. For product enquiries, including Vitra orders, please contact citta@cittadesign.com.
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Behind the photoshoot: Poppa's Palace, Grey Lynn
We recently styled our furniture and textiles in Poppa’s Palace, a 50-square-metre home situated in Auckland’s Grey Lynn. Nestled in an awkwardly shaped site, this home forms a multi-generational family compound—celebrating impeccable, clear-eyed design that pushes all boundaries. Designed by Oli Booth Architecture, the project was awarded Best House Aotearoa in the HERE Awards 2023. In the lead-up to the awards, we were asked to help style the space. Our furniture and textiles seamlessly integrated into the space, working in unison with the architecture. Discover imagery from the photoshoot and get to know architect Oli Booth below. Hi, Oli! It was incredible to be welcomed into Pete’s home and see your clever design. Despite the small floor area, the space feels generous and open. How did you achieve this? With smaller spaces, we aim to create generosity through honesty. One way that this can be achieved is through full-height glazing and concealing structural elements in the floor or ceiling. Alongside this, we increased the stud height to 2.6m and inserted two skylights in the roof. This extends your focal points beyond the walls of the building and helps to make everything feel more generous. What aspect of the project are you most proud of? It was an opportunity to show how an unused, awkward space could become a vibrant family home. Pete was able to be a part of his extended whānau, without living on top of them. Do you have a favourite Città piece from the HERE photoshoot? Yes, the Daily armchair—it begs to be sat in! It found a lovely place in the living area and was comfortable and easy to maneuver. It meant that Pete could track the sun comfortably throughout the day. Your portfolio spans a variety of projects. Is there something you haven’t done that you’d like to do in your career? I'd love to have a crack at an accommodation typology. Sometimes it can be a bit same-same. It would be nice to consider how we experience landscapes. We are grateful for the opportunity to work alongside Oli and HERE. To learn more about the project, visit Oli Booth Architecture’s website. The HERE Awards winners and finalists are featured in issue 21.
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