Pieces

Pieces

Alai Table

Details

Limited Edition  of 8 units + 2 AP
Numbered & signed pieces


Dimensions & Materials

200 cm (lenght)
80 cm (width)
74 cm (high)

Oak wood, natural lacquered
This table emerges from a reflection on perpendicularity as a principle of order and encounter. The strict, straight lines define a space where everything seems to be in its place. Yet, it is within this apparent rigidity that dialogue begins: two lines crossing at 90 degrees do not compete—they complement each other.

Much like human relationships, where well-placed differences can support strong structures, this table proposes an essential geometry that doesn’t impose, but invites. Every right angle is a decision; every joint, a gesture.

Crafted in wood, the material brings warmth to balance the precision of its form. Perpendicularity here is not cold mathematics, but a shared language—a way of being together, each from their own place.


Acto Collection

Ueno Bench

Details

Limited Edition  of 8 units + 2 AP
Numbered & signed pieces


Dimensions & Materials

45 cm (lenght)
54 cm (width)
67 cm (high)

Oak wood, natural lacquered
Polyester upholstery In philosophy, the act is the full realization of a potentiality, the manifestation of being in its purest form. The Acto III table embodies this idea.

Conceived as a side table, Acto III transcends its function to become an expression of balance between the utilitarian and the poetic. Its simple, almost archetypal geometry hides a reflection on the relationship between the object and the space it inhabits.

Every line, every volume, responds to the desire to eliminate the superfluous, leaving only the essential. The object thus becomes the full realization of its possibility: to be a support, but also a pause, a gesture that dialogues with its surroundings.

Acto III does not impose itself, but rather offers itself. It is a silent presence that, like the philosophical act, reveals the potency contained in simple things. A piece that invites us to contemplate the everyday with new eyes.

Ushigome-Yanagichio Stool

Details

Limited Edition  of 8 units + 2 AP
Numbered & signed pieces


Dimensions & Materials

40 cm (lenght)
20 cm (width)
42 cm (high)

Oak wood, natural lacquered
Polyester upholstery

The Ushigome-Yanagichio stool is a unique piece crafted from wood, inspired by my time living in Tokyo. Its design reflects the essence of the city, capturing the interplay of voids and solids that characterize this marvelous metropolis. Every curve and detail of the stool seeks to convey the complexity and harmony I experienced during my stay in Tokyo, creating a piece that not only serves as a functional seat but also as an artistic expression of the lived experiences in this captivating city.


Lounge Up

Details

Limited Edition  of 8 units + 2 AP
Numbered & signed pieces


Dimensions & Materials

78 cm (lenght)
70 cm (width)
68 cm (high)

Oak wood, natural lacquered
Stainless steel, well-polished The design of this oak wood and leather lounge chair explores the relationship between the body and gravity, searching for that moment when one lets go, and instead of an action of impact, it becomes an invitation to deep rest.

The choice of oak as the main material provides a solid and stable base, which, through its density and texture, reflects the idea of retreat, of feeling protected and grounded. At the same time, the use of leather on the seat and backrest evokes softness and comfort, creating a subtle contrast with the robustness of the structure.

This material contrast creates an almost weightless experience: when the body rests upon it, the leather holds and embraces it, giving the sensation of floating over a warm and solid surface. Each line and detail of its design invites the user to let go and surrender to stillness, experiencing that harmony between the heavy and the light, between the firm and the welcoming. The lounge chair, therefore, is not just a functional object; it is an expression of serenity and protection, a place where the weight of the body dissolves in a gesture of absolute rest.

La Super Short

Details

Limited Edition  of 8 units + 2 AP
Numbered & signed pieces


Dimensions & Materials

 180 cm (lenght)
60 cm (width)
28 cm (high)

Oak wood, natural lacquered
Stainless steel, well-polished This side table is an exercise in balance between gravity and stability, where oak wood and stainless steel meet in a harmonious contrast. With a low base and a thin, elongated steel surface, the design pushes the material to the limit of its stability, creating a controlled sense of tension and sophistication. The slender stainless steel surface seems to float above the sturdy oak base, in a balance that defies gravity and highlights the formal precision of the piece.

The table conveys warmth through its smooth lines and refined proportions. Each element is designed to coexist in harmony, without dominating the space but rather engaging in a dialogue with it. The oak wood, warm and stable, brings a sense of familiarity and naturalness, while the stainless steel adds a touch of elegance and modernity, generating a contrast that is visually light and sophisticated.

This piece is more than just a side table; it is an expression of diligence in the creative process, where every detail has been executed with precision. 


Permitte ut sit, Stool

Details

Limited Edition  of 8 units + 2 AP
Numbered & signed pieces


Dimensions & Materials

43 cm (lenght)
23 cm (width)
46 cm (high)

Oak wood, natural lacquered

The stool alludes to the process of wood packaging for transport, evoking not only its practical function but also a symbolic dimension: the act of creating, protecting, and identifying something before letting it go. Its design reflects the precision and care involved in packing, a gesture that also implies a kind of release. Once completed, the piece is sent out into the world, beyond the author’s control. The Latin phrase Permitte ut sit (“let it be”) expresses this notion of the work’s autonomy, which from that moment on will be interpreted and used in unpredictable ways. The stool is part of the Permitte ut sit collection, and thus becomes a symbol of the creative uncertainty in which the maker places trust in the quality of the work, knowing its fate will unfold in new contexts and through other perspectives.


Permitte ut sit, Shelf 01

Details

Limited Edition  of 8 units + 2 AP
Numbered & signed pieces


Dimensions & Materials

15 cm (lenght)
15 cm (width)
22 cm (high)

Oak wood, natural lacquered Shelf 01, from the “Permite ut sit” collection, emerges from a desire to bring order—to give space to the objects that accompany our daily lives. Its essential form and bare construction evoke the most elemental architecture: vertical elements supporting a horizontal elements, like a small structure capable of containing the world.

Crafted entirely from wood, with no hardware or embellishment, the shelf seeks to merge with its surroundings rather than impose itself. Its presence is quiet yet assured. The relationship between its parts—the proportions, joints, and rhythm of the supports—reveals a calm reflection on balance and scale.

As with many of my pieces, Shelf 01 is not meant to stand out, but to accompany. It invites us to contemplate the everyday—to observe the books, objects, or memories we place upon it. A modest piece of domestic architecture, built with the will to endure and the intent to enhance the space it inhabits.

Permite ut sit, Shelf 02

Details

Limited Edition  of 8 units + 2 AP
Numbered & signed pieces


Dimensions & Materials

15 cm (lenght)
15 cm (width)
32 cm (high)

Oak wood, natural lacquered Shelf 02, from the “Permite ut sit” collection, stems from the same desire to bring order and offer a place for the objects that shape our daily lives. Like its predecessor, its essential form and bare construction evoke the most elemental architecture: vertical elements supporting a horizontal elements—now repeated in height—forming a slender structure capable of containing more.

Made entirely from wood, without hardware or ornament, the shelf seeks quiet integration into the space. Its presence remains discreet yet confident. The relationship between its parts—the proportions, the rhythm of the verticals, the clarity of its joins—speaks of a thoughtful search for harmony and scale.

As with all my pieces, Shelf 02 does not aspire to prominence, but to accompaniment. It invites a gentle contemplation of what we choose to place on it—books, objects, memories. A vertical gesture of domestic architecture, built to last, designed to elevate and enrich the space it inhabits.

Malva Office

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Galerie Paradis

Galeria Vangar
Lo que pasa cuando no miras
03 julio —11 septiembre 2025
Valencia
My practice as an architect and designer revolves around a constant idea: to intervene in space with an honest, calm, and essential gaze. Each project becomes an exercise in refinement, a continuous search for what is true.

I work with radical attention to materials, processes, and the hands that shape them. The beauty I pursue is neither immediate nor obvious: it emerges from what is discreet, from what resists time, from what stands without ostentation.

I create with the hope of inviting silence, contemplation, and introspection. My works do not seek to impose, but to coexist. They do not aim to dazzle, but to endure.

Through constructive sincerity and respect for craftsmanship, I try to leave a trace that speaks of time, but also of permanence. A silent legacy that inscribes itself into space with naturalness and depth. A way of being in the world that is simpler, more conscious, and perhaps more beautiful.

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Education
Tsinghua University (Scholarship)
Summer School Experiencing China
Beijing, China
2017

Universiad Politécnica de Valencia
Bachelor and Master in Architecture
Valencia, Spain
2015

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Teaching Barreira Arte y Diseño
Diseño de Producto para Interiores
2024-2025

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Exhibitions
Galeria Vangar
Lo que pasa cuando no miras
03 julio —11 septiembre 2025
Valencia

Salone del Mobile
SaloneSatellite
08 april - 13 april 2025
Milano

Barcelona Design Week
TERRASZA BCN
16 octubre - 26 octubre 2024
Barcelona

Galerie Paradis
Contemporary Collection
Junio 2024
Paris

Stockholm Furniture Fair 
Greenhouse
06 febrero —10 febrero 2024
Stockholm

EDIT Napoli
Archivio di Stato di Napoli  
05 october - 07 october 2023
Napoli

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AwardsAD Best of España
2024

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Press
PAC | PLATAFORMA DE ARTE CONTEMPORÁNEO
Lo que pasa cuando no miras
2025

DXI MAGAZINE
Aldo y Malva Office. Un diálogo entre belleza & función.
2025

Culturplaza
Aldo y Malva Office mezclan arte y diseño en Galería Vangar
2025

ARQUITECTURA Y DISEÑO  
Salida de emergencia.
2025

ICON DESIGN
Por qué los españoles están conquistando el mundo del diseño
2025

Visual Atelier 8
Ueno bench by malva office
2025

LABEL MAGAZINE Nº70
2025

SIGHT UNSEEN
Year Book 2024
2025

AD
Best of España 2024
2024

Flat Magazine
Diseño en el quinto piso: la casa de Bery Dijkstra
2024

DXI MAGAZINE
SONGS FROM THE FIFTH FLOOR.
2024

MANERA MAGAZINE
La casa valenciana que esconde una expo con piezas vintage, contemporáneas y diseño local
2024

NYTT ROM,
The little things issue
2024

Elle Decor
Todas las novedades de la Stockholm Furniture Fair 2024
2024

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18 New Talents We Scouted at Greenhouse, Stockholm’s Showcase for Emerging Design
2024

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La Santa María

Details

Limited Edition  of 8 units + 2 AP
Numbered & signed pieces


Dimensions & Materials

45 cm (lenght)
54 cm (width)
67 cm (high)

Stainless steel, well-polished
The form of the chair is characterized by bold lines and heavy volumes, symbolizing the security and stability we project, while its interior reveals open spaces, zones of absence that metaphorically represent that sense of lack, of incompleteness. Thus, La Santa María becomes an object that conveys both the strength and fragility of human emotions, where absence becomes an essential part of its aesthetic and message.

Crafted from stainless steel, its raw finish enhances the honesty of its forms and the void that runs through it. La Santa María is not just a chair, but a reflection on feelings of belonging, desire, and the inevitability of emptiness.



Ueno Bench

Details

Limited Edition  of 8 units + 2 AP
Numbered & signed pieces


Dimensions & Materials

45 cm (lenght)
54 cm (width)
67 cm (high)

Oak wood, natural lacquered
Polyester upholstery The wooden bench inspired by the Ueno neighborhood in Tokyo perfectly captures the blend of tradition and future. Crafted from solid oak, this bench showcases the timeless beauty of the while embracing contemporary design elements, making it versatile and visually stunning piece for any space.

The bench is skillfully constructed using premium-grade solid oak, known for its strength, durability, and warm aesthetic. The natural grain patterns and rich tones of the wood lend a sense of organic elegance to the bench, creating a captivating focal point in any setting.

Drawing inspiration from the Ueno neighborhood, which seamlessly combines traditional and modern influences, the design of the bench reflects a harmonious merger of old and new. The clean lines and sleek silhouette embody contemporary aesthetics, while subtle details pay homage to traditional Japanese craftsmanship.


Bench OH
Details

Limited Edition  of 8 units + 2 AP
Numbered & signed pieces


Dimensions & Materials

203 cm (lenght)
24 cm (width)
37 cm (high)

Oak wood, natural lacquered
Polyester upholstery
Stainless steel

This piece starts from a minimal gesture: letting a tube fall. A stainless steel cylinder, 154 mm in diameter, is introduced by gravity into an empty structure, an open box that receives it. Precise grooves allow the tube, as it descends, to fit perfectly into its support without the need for screws, welds, or other mechanisms.

The bench is, essentially, the sum of two elements that meet and recognize each other by their shape. The force of gravity, constant and silent, guarantees the assembly and provides stability. The result is a solid and restrained piece that relies on the precision of the cut and the honesty of the material.

This bench is not constructed: it is dropped. And in that gesture, its concept is condensed. The empty structure waits, the tube settles, and together they give rise to an object that speaks of weight, fit, and natural balance between parts. A celebration of elemental physics and the beauty that arises when everything fits effortlessly.


La Santa María Stool Wall

Details

Limited Edition  of 8 units + 2 AP
Numbered & signed pieces


Dimensions & Materials

45 cm (lenght)
45 cm (width)
45 cm (high)

Stainless steel

The La Santa María Stool Wall is born from the tension between weight and balance — a meditation on how presence can arise from the simplest of gestures. Its form evokes the silent act of support: a body that waits, that sustains, that simply is.

This piece is composed of a single stainless steel tube that rests by gravity in a slotted base — no screws, no force, only the logic of matter and its own weight. A gesture that speaks of trust: in the material, in the process, in the invisible forces that hold everything together.

The circular section of the tube suggests continuity, while its sudden stop — anchored in the base — interrupts that flow. It is a taburete that captures the moment just before falling, and yet never does. Its stability does not come from rigidity, but from the perfect encounter between two parts.

With its reflective surface and minimal construction, the stool becomes both presence and absence, an object that blends into the space while subtly marking it. It is not a symbol of dominance, but of coexistence — of how very little is needed when the encounter is true.

Big Palma

Details

Limited Edition  of 8 units + 2 AP
Numbered & signed pieces


Dimensions & Materials

45 cm (lenght)
45 cm (width)
146 cm (high)


Oak wood, natural lacquered

The wooden chair inspired by the flamenco tradition and Spanish heritage beautifully combines elements of tradition and the future. Crafted from solid oak, this chair captures the essence of flamenco culture while boasting a contemporary design that effortlessly complements various spaces.

Constructed with meticulous attention to detail, the chair is made from high-quality solid oak, renowned for its durability and natural beauty. The wood´s warm tones and distinctive grain patterns enhance the chair´s aesthetics appeal, crating an inviting and timeless piece.

The chair´s overall design maintains a contemporary touch, seamlessly blending tradition with modernity. The clean lines and minimalist silhouette lend a sense of sophistication, allowing the chair to harmoniously fit into setting, from traditional to contemporary interiors.

Small Palma

Details

Limited Edition  of 8 units + 2 AP
Numbered & signed pieces


Dimensions & Materials

45 cm (lenght)
45 cm (width)
68 cm (high)


Oak wood, natural lacquered

The Small Palma  has been created specifically for those who play the flamenco cajón, providing the perfect height and stability for this essential instrument in flamenco music. Its simple and functional design allows the percussionist to express themselves freely and comfortably, ensuring proper posture during performance. Through its style, the Palma Stool honors the rhythmic significance of the cajón in flamenco, blending tradition and modernity in a piece that perfectly complements the ensemble. It’s a celebration of the rhythm and energy of flamenco, designed to accompany the musician with every beat.

Stool Palma

Details

Limited Edition  of 8 units + 2 AP
Numbered & signed pieces


Dimensions & Materials

40 cm (lenght)
24 cm (width)
44 cm (high)


Oak wood, natural lacquered

The Stool Palma  has been created specifically for those who play the flamenco cajón, providing the perfect height and stability for this essential instrument in flamenco music. Its simple and functional design allows the percussionist to express themselves freely and comfortably, ensuring proper posture during performance. Through its style, the Palma Stool honors the rhythmic significance of the cajón in flamenco, blending tradition and modernity in a piece that perfectly complements the ensemble. It’s a celebration of the rhythm and energy of flamenco, designed to accompany the musician with every beat.
Little Joe

Details

Limited Edition  of 8 units + 2 AP
Numbered & signed pieces


Dimensions & Materials

20 cm (lenght)
20 cm (width)
18 cm (high)


Oak wood, natural lacquered
Stainless steel

The creative concept of Little Joe, this small shelf, arises from the need to address a functional space at the entrance of the home, where everyday life meets design. Little Joe, with its simple and clean lines, is designed to offer a discreet yet useful support, ideal for placing keys, a phone, or a book that accompanies daily routines.

Despite its small size, the piece stands out for its versatility. It becomes a small welcoming ritual, helping to maintain order while adding an aesthetic that blends the warmth of materials with the precision of its form. Little Joe functions as a gesture of hospitality, organizing without dominating the space, and integrating naturally into the environment.
Pedestal

Details

Limited Edition  of 8 units + 2 AP
Numbered & signed pieces


Dimensions & Materials

20 cm (lenght)
25 cm (width)
70 cm (high)


Oak wood, natural lacquered
Stainless steel
Compact, minimal, and functional—Pedestal is the perfect companion for your entryway. Small yet practical, it’s designed to hold the essentials: your keys, wallet, or a favorite decorative piece as you come and go.

With its clean lines and understated design, Pedestal effortlessly blends into any space, bringing both organization and style to your home.


Shelf 01

Details

Limited Edition  of 8 units + 2 AP
Numbered & signed pieces


Dimensions & Materials

24 cm (lenght)
15 cm (width)
24 cm (high)

Oak wood, natural lacquered
Stainless steel Compact, minimal, and functional—Shelf 0I is the perfect companion for your entryway. Small yet practical, it’s designed to hold the essentials: your keys, wallet, or a favorite decorative piece as you come and go.

With its clean lines and understated design, Shelf 0I effortlessly blends into any space, bringing both organization and style to your home.