Saintleo is a design practice and workshop founded by Leon Mckay. Beginning the journey in Melbourne, Australia then establishing in Auckland, New Zealand. The design approach is inspired by culture and architecture. Uniquely, limited run pieces showcase craftsmanship in the primary aesthetic of Aluminium, Stainless and Carbon Steel.
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Conserving the iconic A7's the original Altec speaker components were sourced worldwide, The plans for the Altec A7 boxes were drawn and converted in CAD which then were constructed in upgraded Birch Ply. The boxes design was then again enhanced in mirror polished stainless steel. Making this 1 of 1 pair one of the most uniquely finished Altec A7 speakers in the world.
The Casa De Música record credenza is a commissioned piece for a private residence, Inspired by the brutalist angles of the Concert hall in Portugal the unit is sized for a stand alone turntable, Three openings accommodating up to 200 vinyl's and a stainless steel latch style drink section. The Credenza finished seamlessly two toned in brushed and high polished aluminium.
A collaboration piece for Meide Studio the lowboy features four (soft close) drawers and a open section. The drawers are packed off the face of the unit enabling a handless design as space surrounds the drawers. The unit features graphics by Meide Studio applied by Krink Markers NYC
LV Logo installment commissioned by Louis Vuitton, Six ft in height the sculpture is fabricated seamlessly and hand finished in mirror polished stainless steel.
Brass frames display sections for Bvlgari
Stainless steel mesh wire with brushed stainless steel sheets. This unit was made initially as a personal music unit, no specific plans or drawings were rendered, the concept came to life with just the vision around transparency and materials in a raw form. Open sections accommodate vinyl's, amps and space.
Polish Aluminium Sculpture
Low Credenza
Stainless steel modular racks designed and made for Black Box Herne Bay. The system pivots on bullet hinges can be pivoted, added and removed for shop fit out iterations and events.
Inspired by classic steel joinery, the design goal was to achieve the same elegance but with a more hyper-modern look. Filled in with 316 mesh, the air flow is not obstructed into the office, while at the same time all materials are safe from any aging or corrosions.
