Founded in 2012 in Brazil by siblings Susana Bastos, artist and fashion designer, and Marcelo Alvarenga, architect. ALVA Design specializes in furniture and objects that fuse artistic vision with architectural practicality. The studio champions expressive materiality, often utilizing locally sourced soapstone and combining lathe work with hand-finishing techniques to create softly contoured, sculptural designs. Their collections evoke both modernism and organic form, reflecting the pair's commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and the poetic potential of everyday objects.