Ibrahim Nawaf Joharji is the founder and principal architect of INJ Architects. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from Umm Al-Qura University and holds professional certifications in project management, LEED, NFPA, and engineering arbitration. Since establishing the office in 2009, he has led projects spanning luxury residential, diplomatic, governmental, hospitality, and cultural typologies across Saudi Arabia and internationally. He is the originator of the Archigenetics theory, a member of the American Institute of Architects, the US Green Building Council, and the Saudi Council of Engineers, and has served as a consultant to the Saudi Ministry of Interior and as an advisor on the Design Council of Saudi Arabia. Every project accepted by the office is reviewed and directed by him personally. A full account of his background, research, and professional record is available on his dedicated profile page and at ibrahimjoharji.com.
Lead Team
| Name | Title | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibrahim Nawaf Joharji | Principal Architect & Founder | Design Principal | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
| Dr. Azhar Magrabi | Co-Founder — Assisting | Primary Contact | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
| Hasan Abass | Senior Architect | Design Manager | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
| Rabei Kanaan | Project Coordinator | Site Coordination | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
| Hassan Al Atef | Project Manager | Project Management | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
| Mohamed Adel | Accountant | Project Finance & VAT | Saudi Arabia |
| Alla Hariri | Interior Designer | Interior Design & Coordination | Saudi Arabia |
| Ifram P | BIM Specialist | Design & Modeling | Saudi Arabia |
| Carl Anton | Architecture Visualization | Visual Production | Saudi Arabia |
| Mona Mohamed | Content Administrator | Digital Content | Saudi Arabia |
| Hani Alamah | IT | Technical Support | Saudi Arabia |
Design & Technical
| Name | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Noha Abdel Khalek | Head of Architecture Department | Technical & Management |
| Sherif Taha | Head of Business & Marketing | Technical & Management |
| Mostafa Qousy | BIM Manager | Technical Documentation |
Interior Design — Joint Venture
For projects requiring specialist ultra-luxury interior design, the office works in joint venture with a dedicated interior design team based in Belgium. This collaboration brings international expertise in high-end residential and hospitality interiors to projects where the brief extends beyond architectural design to the full specification of interior environments.
| Name | Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jelke De Mey | Interior Design Team Leader | Belgium |
Codes & Standards
The office applies international engineering codes and standards across all projects. These include the Saudi Building Code, NFPA fire safety standards, LEED green building guidelines, ISO quality and environmental management systems, and CAD/BIM production standards. Adherence to these frameworks is not a compliance exercise — it is the technical foundation on which the office’s commitment to quality and safety rests.
OUR CODES AND STANDARDS:
We follow international engineering indicators and codes in all our projects:
For a detailed account of the Principal Architect’s qualifications, memberships, and professional record, visit the Ibrahim Nawaf Joharji profile page. To learn how the team’s work is structured across a project, see How We Work. Those considering a collaboration are encouraged to begin with Start a Project.