Before this becomes a project, it needs to be a conversation. Ibrahim Joharji is an architect and visual artist — the practice he founded in 2009 is built around that identity, not around processing commissions. What follows is not a contact form. It is the beginning of a mutual introduction.
Know us before reaching out
We do not price for those who haven’t taken the time to understand what we stand for. Three pages form the basis of that understanding — read them before submitting anything.
Who We Are
Our identity, philosophy, and what we believe architecture should be.
How We Work
Our five-stage methodology from analysis to delivery.
Our Projects
The portfolio. Explore the work and understand the design language before making contact.
The Principal
Ibrahim Nawaf Joharji founded INJ Architects in Jeddah in 2009. He is a Saudi architect, design theorist, and visual artist — originator of the Archigenetics theory, which proposes that architecture is a biological and cultural extension of human identity. Every project in this office is managed personally by him from the first analysis to the final document. His client list includes government entities, international embassies, elite developers, and private owners. His personal work is at ibrahimjoharji.com.
What we take on
Our primary expertise is Embassy and GOV building luxury residences and palaces, but we are open to any project that is architecturally meaningful and genuinely ambitious. The typology matters less than the depth of intent behind it.
Residential
Palaces, luxury compounds, villas of any scale. What matters is the depth of vision, not only the size.
Diplomatic
Embassy and consulate buildings. Our Indonesian Consulate in Jeddah is a published reference for this typology.
Military and Government
Ministry facilities, command centers, administrative and operational complexes.
Hospitality
Ultra-luxury resorts, five-star hotels, and immersive guest experiences.
Cultural and Research
Museums, visitor centers, research institutes, academic and creative institutions.
Pioneering typologies
Central kitchens, factories with architectural identity — anything new that deserves to be built differently.
Contract types
We offer three engagement models for private sector clients, depending on what the project requires.
Design only
Full design package and construction documents delivered. Execution remains the owner’s responsibility.
Design and supervision
We design and supervise execution to ensure what is built precisely reflects what was designed.
Design and build
We own the project from first idea to key handover. Full integration, one point of responsibility.
Who we work with
Every prospective client is asked to send a personal or institutional profile before any engagement begins. The Principal reviews each submission individually and makes every decision personally. We study who you are before we discuss what you want to build.
We are not the right fit if you are seeking a quick quote without mutual understanding, if you are an intermediary contacting us on behalf of an owner we don’t know, if your project involves modifying an existing design or replicating a reference, or if the intent is purely commercial with no genuine architectural ambition.
What to send
Send your submission to i@inj.sa. Incomplete submissions are not reviewed.
01 — Your full name and role
Direct owner, legal representative, company, or government entity. If representing someone, include the owner’s full name and contact. We do not engage with any party whose identity is unknown to us.
02 — Your personal or institutional profile
A LinkedIn profile, company website, PDF portfolio, or any reference that introduces who you are. We want to know our partner before we design for them. This is the basis of our selection process.
03 — Project type and location
The typology, the city and district, and a Google Maps link to the plot. Requests without a verifiable location are not reviewed.
04 — Plot area and available documents
Approximate plot area in m², and any documents available — survey, title deed, municipality approvals, zoning regulations, or existing studies. Share what you have; it establishes credibility and helps us assess the project accurately. Government and semi-government inquiries should attach the official RFP and full project documents.
05 — Your vision
Not a brief, not a list of rooms — a genuine statement of what you want to create and why. What should this building feel like? What should it mean? What makes this project worth doing? This is what draws the Principal in — or doesn’t.
06 — Approximate budget range
We don’t need an exact number. A realistic range tells us whether the ambition and the resources are aligned. There is no judgment — only honesty.
07 — Preferred contract type
Design only, design and supervision, or design and build. If unsure, say so. We can discuss what fits once alignment is established.
08 — What resonated with you in our work
Tell us which project, idea, or design approach caught your attention. This confirms you have explored the portfolio and understood who we are — not just what we build.
Every submission is reviewed carefully and personally. If we see a genuine fit, Ibrahim Joharji will reach out directly. We do not guarantee a response to all submissions.
We don’t begin with a contract — we begin with understanding. Architecture is a partnership, and every partnership starts with one question: are we aligned?
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