KAMEH Brings Monumental Desert-Inspired Design to Doha

Dubai-based design studio KAMEH unveils a striking new sculptural installation at Design Doha 2026, drawing inspiration from the desert rose and the natural geometry of the Gulf's landscapes.

Dubai-based design studio KAMEH is taking its exploration of sculptural furniture to new heights at Design Doha 2026, unveiling a monumental new work inspired by the crystalline formations of the desert rose. Founded by creative director Nikita Erokhin, the studio is known for its distinctive approach to collectible design, creating objects that sit somewhere between functional furniture, sculpture and architecture.

Measuring an impressive four and a half metres in length, the new piece takes the form of a table intersected by towering crystalline structures rising more than two metres high. Its dramatic proportions challenge conventional ideas of furniture, transforming an everyday object into an architectural installation that invites visitors to experience it from different perspectives.

The work builds on KAMEH's Collection 0.6, first presented at Design Miami in December 2025, where the studio explored the geometry of desert roses through sculptural furniture crafted from dyed wood. For its Doha presentation, these organic forms are reimagined on a much larger scale, creating an interesting visual connection with the National Museum of Qatar, designed by Jean Nouvel, whose architecture was famously inspired by the same natural phenomenon.

For Erokhin, the desert is more than an aesthetic reference. Born in Turkmenistan and having spent much of his life in the Gulf, the designer has developed a personal relationship with arid landscapes and the extraordinary formations found within them. Mineral structures, layered stone and sculpted terrain have become recurring elements in his creative vocabulary, informing objects that explore the relationship between nature and human intervention.

“Where people see barrenness, I see wonder. Nature finds a way to thrive,” Erokhin explains, reflecting on the landscapes that continue to shape his practice.

Founded in 2022, KAMEH has developed a distinctive identity within the collectible design scene, combining experimental forms with traditional craftsmanship. Each piece is produced in collaboration with skilled artisans across the UAE, placing local manufacturing and material expertise at the centre of the studio's approach.

The new installation also signals an evolution in KAMEH's creative direction. While its previous collections have focused primarily on sculptural furniture, the studio is increasingly exploring larger, immersive environments that encourage a more physical relationship between objects and their surroundings.

As Erokhin puts it, “In an increasingly digital world, physical objects and how we relate to them are ever more important.”

Presented as part of the second edition of Design Doha, the installation joins a wider programme celebrating contemporary design from Qatar and the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia. Established by Qatar Museums in 2024, the biennial brings together regional and international creatives through exhibitions, commissions and cultural exchanges.

For KAMEH, the presentation marks an opportunity to introduce its evolving design language to a wider audience while maintaining its connection to the landscapes and craftsmanship of the region. With its imposing proportions and intricate sculptural forms, the new work demonstrates how a familiar object can become something entirely unexpected.

KAMEH's installation is presented at Design Doha 2026, opening November 5–7 and on view until January 31, 2027.

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