Ibrahim Joharji
إبراهيم جوهرجي · Architect · Theorist · Visual Artist
Every project I accept is a decision about what the built world should be, and what it should not. Nothing I design is accidental.
| Practice | INJ Architects · Jameel Square, Office 109, Jeddah |
| Location | Jeddah, Makkah Region — Saudi Arabia |
| License | Saudi Council of Engineers — Member No. 33222 |
| Languages | Arabic, English |
Philosophy
INJ Architects is not an office focused on high-volume competition, but rather an architectural platform that seeks meaning before form and idea before implementation. We do not design for everyone; we design for those who appreciate the difference between the designed space and the filled space. We believe architecture is not a recycled product, but an existential decision requiring awareness and real context. We prioritize quality over quantity, working only on projects we deem ‘honest’.
A Practice Built on Four Foundations
Each pillar is a distinct mode of intellectual and creative output — connected, not separate.
Architecture
- Indonesian ConsulateDiplomatic · Parametric
- NEOM Mountain ResortFuture City · Confidential
- Ministry of InteriorGovernmental · Madinah
- Border Guard CommandSecurity · Strategic
- AMA Infinity VillaLuxury Residential
- MFJ MansionsUltra-Luxury · Al-Marjan
- Umm Al-Qura HospitalHealthcare · 300 Beds
- Aquapower Visitor CentreCultural · Shuaiba
Visual Art
- TOPOARTICTopographic Visual Language
- IBRA ChairCubist Furniture Design
- Jeddah ArtStereoscopic Design
- Islamic Art & GeometryGeometric Visual Language
- INJ MaskDesign · Pandemic Era
Research
- Last MealDelivery Era Urbanism
- Tawaf Movement StudySacred Space · Makkah
- Jeddah Heritage VisionPreservation · Al-Balad
- Luxury & LongevityArchitecture & Life Quality
- AC Water ReuseEnvironmental Sustainability
- Rock Cutting StudyCarbon Reduction
- TourbanityTourism + Urbanism
- Emergency HousingIDP Solutions
Theory
- ArchigeneticsOriginal Architectural Theory
- White Earth CompetitionFounder & Director · 2021
Archigenetics
Ibrahim Joharji is the originator of Archigenetics — a framework proposing that architecture is not only a cultural or functional product, but a biological and personal extension of identity.
Our aesthetic preferences and spatial choices are influenced by an inherited “design DNA” — a genetic mirror linking faces, garments, and buildings across generations.
The technical foundation of Archigenetics is built directly on training in computational design (Co-de-iT, Vienna 2013), parametric systems (Dubai, 2014), and architectural visualization (ARTC Roma, 2012) — a theory grounded in both philosophy and technical practice.
Selected Work
Four projects. Each chosen deliberately. Each executed with precision.
Indonesian Consulate — Jeddah
Design and construction of the new Consulate General of Indonesia in Jeddah. Parametric Batik patterns interwoven with Islamic geometric references — diplomatic architecture that is culturally bilingual.
Published: Designboom, CCR Magazine, Republika, Metro TV
Global Design Summits & Conferences
Ibrahim Joharji represented INJ Architects at international design summits including Cersaie and Salone del Mobile 2025.
Architectural Principal & Representative
NEOM — Mountain Resort
Design consultation for a mountain resort within a major urban development initiative. Architecture as a response to extreme terrain.
Architectural Principal · Confidential
Ministry of Interior — Madinah
Administrative buildings, warehouses, and workshop complexes for the Ministry of Interior — spanning three contracted years.
Project Manager · Ministry of Interior
Last Meal — Designing Cities for the Delivery Era
The rise of motorbike food delivery is transforming urban life. Last Meal examines this phenomenon and asks: how can architecture and urban design respond?
Published on Archinect, this research proposes a new urban code — standardized pickup windows, waiting zones, and infrastructure that respects those who operate the delivery system.
Beyond Architecture
The artistic works are not decorative — they are extensions of a theoretical position.
Jeddah Art
Two-sided stereoscopic design — art at the boundary of architecture and perception.
Employment
| Institution | Duration | Role |
|---|---|---|
| INJ Architects | 2008 – Present | Founder and CEO — 61 engineers, Jeddah & Makkah. |
| JRM Real Estate | 2016 – 2017 | Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. |
| Rawae Al-Mazadat | 2008 – 2013 | Part-Time Consultant. |
| Joharji Hotels | 2007 – 2018 | Owner’s Representative — Hajj & Umrah hospitality, Makkah. |
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Architectural EngineeringUmm Al-Qura University, Makkah · 2006
- Diploma in Engineering Project ManagementPMI · 2012
- Diploma in International Commercial ArbitrationInternational Arbitration Organization
Professional Licenses
- Architectural ConsultantSaudi Council of Engineers
- Engineering Arbitrator — Category (A)FEIIC · SCE · Arab Center · AUCADS
- Civil Defense Systems InspectorNFPA, USA
- LEED Green AssociateUSGBC
- Safety SpecialistOSHAcademy
- International Real Estate EvaluatorLeague of Arab States
- SAP PractitionerApplied Technology Council, USA
- Wafi Off-Plan QualificationMinistry of Housing
Professional Training & Certifications
A body of technical knowledge built across continuous learning — forming the empirical foundation of both practice and theory.
Architectural Design & Computational Technology
| Certification | Institution | |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Visualization Diploma (50h) | ARTC Roma, Italy | 2012 |
| CTRL.SHIFT: Grasshopper & Processing (48h) | Co-de-iT, Vienna | 2013 |
| Responsive Skins: Parametric Design | d.NAT / Co-de-iT, Dubai | 2014 |
These technical foundations underpin the applied methodology of the Archigenetics theory.
Sustainability & Green Building
| Certification | Institution | |
|---|---|---|
| LEED 201: Core Concepts & Strategies | USGBC | 2012 |
| LEED Green Associate Preparation (12h) | GBCI | 2018 |
| Energy Code: Commercial | Urban Green, NYC | 2017 |
| Energy Code: Residential | Urban Green, NYC | 2018 |
| Passive House Towering in NYC | BEEx, NYC | 2018 |
| Do No Harm: Net Zero Buildings | BEEx, NYC | 2019 |
| USGBC Organizational Membership | USGBC | 2021 |
Project Management
| Certification | Institution | |
|---|---|---|
| Project Management Diploma (100h) | SCE, Jeddah | 2012 |
| Saudi Building Code (15h · 4 Days) | NCTQ / SCE | 2015 |
| Saudi Building Code (12h · 6 Days) | NCTQ / SCE | 2015 |
| Air Pollution Modeling Workshop | SCE — Gulf Forum 16 | 2013 |
Safety & Occupational Health
| Certification | Institution | |
|---|---|---|
| NFPA 13: Sprinkler Systems Seminar | NFPA, USA | 2014 |
| Workplace Safety Management (25h) | OSHAcademy | 2015 |
| 8-Hour Site Safety Manager | Big Apple Safety, NYC | 2017 |
| Safety Assessment Program (SAP) | AIA NY / ATC | 2017 |
Engineering Arbitration & Legal
| Certification | Institution | |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Workshop in Construction Arbitration | SCE | 2010 |
| Arbitration & Dispute Resolution | SCE | 2013 |
| Real Estate Valuation — Int’l Standards | LAS / ADO, UAE | 2014 |
| Wafi Off-Plan Sales Program | SCE | 2015 |
| Int’l Commercial Arbitration Diploma | Equity College, London | 2018 |
| Int’l Commercial Arbitration Diploma | IAO / Arab Unity Council | 2018 |
| License to Practice Int’l Arbitration | General Bar, Egypt | 2018 |
| Registry — Arbitrators Cat. (A) No. 597 | FEIIC, Cairo | 2018 |
| Arbitrator & Expert Registration | Arab Center | 2018 |
Professional Diplomas
| Diploma | Institution | |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Management System (60h · AFA50371) | AFA, USA | 2020 |
| Occupational Health & Safety (60h · AFA50372) | AFA, USA | 2020 |
| Business Administration (60h · AFA50373) | AFA, USA | 2020 |
| Harmony in Sound and Space | ICAA, New York | 2019 |
| Healthscape Summit GCC | IDE Consulting, Dubai | 2016 |
Recognition & Media
Not what he says about himself — what others have documented, published, and recognised.
International Awards & Competitions
- International Property Award — ArchitectureSaudi Arabia · 2025
- Luxury Lifestyle Awards — Residential Architecture2025
- Le Havre Port Competition — Art PipeFrance · 2024
- FITT Italy Research Center CompetitionItaly · 2021
- Iceland Hotel Architecture CompetitionIceland · 2021
- Detroit Tower Design CompetitionUSA · 2020
- Luxury Lifestyle Awards — Architecture2020
Media Publications
- DesignboomParametric Batik Patterns — Indonesian Consulate Facade
- CCR MagazineIndonesian Consulate: Design Process & Narrative
- Global Design NewsIBRA Chair — Cubist-Inspired Design Language
- Sky Rye DesignArchigenetics: A New Theory Linking Architecture and Identity
- Art House Online GalleryTOPOARTIC — Innovative Art Initiative
- Sina Jiaju — ChinaCrafting Bespoke Luxury Residences with INJ Architects
- Archina — ChinaINJ Architects — Chinese Architectural Platform
- ArchUpCrafting Bespoke Mansions with Precision and Elegance
- e-ArchitectureIbrahim Joharji — Architect Profile
- BritonianINJ Architecture — Organic Architecture in Saudi Arabia
- RepublikaSaudi Architect Redesigns Indonesian Identity in Jeddah
- Metro TV NewsIndonesian Consulate — Nusantara Cultural Design
- ArchcodThe ART Pipe — Le Havre Competition
- Perla RicoIbrahim Joharji — Architecture and Saudi Design
- Art InsiderINJ Architects — International Design Arenas
- Nabd NewsIbrahim Joharji — Le Havre Port Competition
- Digital WeekdayINJ Architecture — Sustainability Through Organic Architecture
- ArchotIbrahim Joharji — Crafting Distinctive Homes
- Art DailyTOPOARTIC — Visual Art Initiative
- ArchUpIbrahim Joharji — Le Havre Museum Design Competition
Memberships
| Saudi Council of Engineers | Member No. 33222 |
| NFPA | Authorized Member |
| USGBC — LEED | Active Member |
| Urban Green Council | Active Member |
| Arab Federation of Arbitration Centers | Member No. 170 |
| FEIIC — Islamic Countries | Expert Member · Cat. (A) · No. 597 |
| Arab Center for Arbitration | Expert Member · Cat. (A) · No. 597 |
| American Society of Arab Architects | Active Member |
| Chicago Architecture Center | Member |
| Institute of Classical Architecture & Art | Member |
| AIA — New York Chapter | Active Member |
| Applied Technology Council | Active Member |
Legal Background & Advisory Roles
Key Legal Cases
| Case Value (SAR) | Judgment | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| +100 Million | In favour of JRM clients | 38116698 — Makkah |
| +100 Million | In favour of Masterpieces Auctions Co. | 38116695 — Makkah |
| +20 Million | Against the defendant | 36284669 — Makkah |
Advisory Roles
- Ministry of InteriorContracted consultant · 3 years · Strategic engineering guidance
- NEOMProject consultant · Urban and regional development
- Joharji HotelsHotel management expertise since 2012
- Feasibility StudiesReal estate, hospitality, SME projects
- White Earth Competition 2021Founder & Director — Sacred sites housing solutions
Dhbna — Gold Market Research
An independent, non-commercial research platform for objective gold market analysis — founded by Ibrahim Joharji and rooted in the Joharji goldsmith heritage of Makkah, a fourth-generation lineage in gold trade. Operates without advertising or commercial incentives.
Connect
Available for architectural consulting, engineering arbitration, and design projects.
إبراهيم جوهرجي — Ibrahim Joharji · Jeddah, Saudi Arabia