Saintleo was founded by Leon Mckay in Auckland, New Zealand in 2017.
After studying metal engineering and furniture making in Melbourne, Australia. Saintleo was first established as a workshop for architectural commissions and projects in Auckland, New Zealand from a desire to showcase details and craftsmanship in metal working.
Drawing inspiration from years of collaborative experiences and more recently combining it with a personal vision. Saintleo now branches into a platform of its own combining design, art and functional objects. Releasing limited pieces along with global collaborations.
Conserving the iconic Altec A7 'Voice of the theatre' speakers. Original Altec speaker components were sourced worldwide. Plans for the original Altec A7 boxes were drawn and converted in CAD. The initial box was then CNC cut and constructed in Birch Ply applying strengthening biscuits to all joins. The box design was then again enhanced in mirror polished stainless steel piece by piece to the substrate. A project inspired by sound and the art of speakers applying design in the materials of Inox Stainless Steel.
Size - (Per Unit) (H) x (W) x (D) / Metric, Imperial
1448 x 765 x 620 / 57" x 30.11" x 24.4"
Materials - Birch, Stainless Steel
Finish - Polished
Year - 2024