Crafting Narrative Through Space
In the ever-evolving design landscape of the Middle East, Medy Navani stands as a defining voice an architect and creative visionary known for infusing emotion, storytelling, and cultural nuance into contemporary interiors.
As the Founder and CEO of Design Haus Medy (DHM), a Dubai-based boutique architecture and interior design studio, Navani has built a portfolio that spans luxury residences, boutique hotels, experiential retail environments, and lifestyle-driven commercial spaces across the GCC, Europe, and West Africa.
Born in Germany and of Persian heritage, Navani’s design identity is informed by an eclectic fusion of East and West. After relocating to Dubai in 2006, he co-founded DHM with a vision to bring tailored, concept-driven design to a market eager for creative sophistication. Over the past decade and a half, the studio has completed over 230 projects, each reflecting Navani’s belief that design is not just about form it is about feeling.
“Spaces should speak, They should tell a story, provoke thought, and above all, serve the human experience.”
This ethos permeates DHM’s work, where refined materials, bold silhouettes, and artistic detailing are harmonized through functional planning and immersive atmosphere.
Navani’s aesthetic is defined by a “less is more” approach pared-back elegance that celebrates contrast, light, and spatial rhythm. Whether working with the rich tactility of marble or the warmth of natural wood, he emphasizes material honesty, ensuring that every surface contributes to a larger sensory narrative.
His projects often feature unexpected juxtapositions: raw textures against polished finishes, restrained geometry interrupted by sculptural forms, or traditional elements reimagined through a modern lens.
Dubai, in Navani’s view, is a “creative playground” a city open to experimentation and bold design ideas. This environment has allowed him to push boundaries while staying rooted in timeless design principles. His firm remains intentionally boutique, enabling hands-on involvement and the kind of client relationships that transform projects into collaborative journeys.
Beyond his built work, Navani is also a passionate mentor and advocate for the next generation of creatives. His 2019 partnership with Canadian University Dubai is part of a broader commitment to education and knowledge exchange, supporting students as they transition from academia to the professional world.
With an ever-expanding global footprint and a commitment to meaningful, material-rich design, Medy Navani continues to shape interiors that are not only beautiful, but deeply personal and purpose-driven testaments to the idea that great architecture begins not with a sketch, but with a story.
