INJ Architects — Start a Project

Before we talk about your project,
we ask you to know us first.

Ibrahim Joharji is an architect and visual artist — not a commercial office that processes requests.
Architecture here is a genuine partnership between architect and owner.
It begins with mutual understanding — before any contract, before any number.
This page is the first filter of that partnership.

Step one — know us before reaching out

We do not price for those who don’t know us, and we don’t engage with those who haven’t taken the time to understand what we stand for. Before submitting, read these three pages:

01
Who We Are

Our identity, philosophy, and what we believe architecture should be

02
How We Work

Our five-stage methodology from analysis to delivery

03
Our Projects

Explore the portfolio and understand our design language

If you see yourself among us — continue.

About the Principal

Ibrahim Nawaf Joharji — Principal Architect & Visual Artist

Founder of INJ Architects (est. 2009). An award-winning Saudi architect, design theorist, and visual artist. Originator of the Archigenetics theory — a framework proposing that architecture is a biological and cultural extension of human identity. His principle: “We build what we are.” His client list spans government entities, international embassies, elite developers, and visionary private owners across multiple sectors.

Full Principal Profile →    Personal Website →

Scope of work

Our primary expertise is luxury residences and palaces — but we are open to any project that is bold, original, and architecturally meaningful. One rule applies across all typologies: the ambition must be genuine.

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

Military & Government

Ministry facilities, command centers, administrative and operational complexes

Hospitality

Ultra-luxury resorts, five-star hotels, and immersive guest experiences

Cultural & 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 — private sector

We offer three engagement models depending on the project’s needs:

Type 01
Design only

Full design package and construction documents delivered. Execution remains the owner’s responsibility.

Type 02
Design + supervision

We design and supervise execution to ensure what is built precisely reflects what was designed.

Type 03
Design + build

We own the project from first idea to key handover. Full integration, one point of responsibility.

Our client list — elite only

Our clients include government entities, international embassies, elite developers, and private owners with genuine architectural vision.

We only add to that list those who belong on it.

Every prospective client is asked to send their personal or institutional profile before we consider any engagement. We study each request individually. The Principal makes every decision personally.

We are not the right fit if:
— You are seeking a quick quote without mutual understanding
— You are an intermediary contacting us on behalf of an owner we don’t know
— Your project involves modifying an existing design or replicating a reference
— Your intent is purely commercial with no genuine architectural ambition

We are open to excellence and the elite — not to everyone.

What to send us

Send your submission to i@inj.sa with the following prepared. 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 will 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.

We study every profile submitted. 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 will not be 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: please attach the official RFP and full project documents.
05
Your vision — what do you want this building to say?

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 + supervision — Design + build. If unsure, say so. We can discuss what fits once we’ve established alignment.

08
What resonated with you in our work?

Tell us which project, idea, or design approach caught your attention. This confirms you have explored our 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.

i@inj.sa

“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?”