Leonardo Santi Design

Nurtured by the architectural legacy of Florence, Leonardo Santi Design reflects a creative practice deeply anchored in classical proportions, refined aesthetics, and relentless material exploration. Raised in an environment steeped in art, history, and a family tradition in building construction, founder Leonardo Santi rounded out those early influences with formal technical training, earning a degree with top honors in Interior Design from Florence University.

Early career experience designing high-end event environments preceded a pivotal transition into naval architecture in 2012. Joining the style department at Benetti in Viareggio, Santi progressed to manage interior architecture across major series platforms, playing an integral role in the development and completion of fifteen superyacht builds. This intensive shipyard immersion provided a thorough mastery of complex marine joinery, spatial layout constraints, and technical outfitting standards.

Establishing an independent studio in 2018 enabled a focus on fully bespoke superyacht interiors and private luxury residences. Operating with an obsessive eye for detail, the studio approaches every layout as a custom narrative, selecting every textile, timber, light fixture, and hardware fitting for a specific functional and aesthetic purpose within the overall project vision.

Blending technical precision with an Italian flair for timeless elegance, Leonardo Santi Design guides clients through every phase of spatial planning and interior execution. The resulting living areas harmonize individual owner requirements with balanced proportions, structural efficiency, and meticulous craftsmanship tailored for life at sea.