Born on January 20, 1976, in Prishtina, Përparim Rama is an accomplished architect and visionary leader. His father, Kadrush Rama, was a renowned Albanian painter, and his mother, Nazmije Rama, worked as an educator. At just sixteen, Rama moved to the UK, where he was granted asylum due to political unrest in Kosovo. His passion for architecture led him to earn a degree from London South Bank University (1995-1998), followed by a Master’s with Distinction in Evolutionary Computing in Architecture from the University of East London (2001-2003). He is an associate member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Rama’s career spans global impact and innovation. Early in his career, he worked as a consultant at London Southampton Airport and mentored students at the University of Nottingham’s School of Architecture. He has also supervised PhD candidates in Generative Architecture and SMART building design at the SmartLab Media Institute. In 2012, Rama made history by representing Kosovo at the Venice Biennale of Architecture with the ‘Filigree Maker’ Pavilion, receiving praise from international media. His expertise has been sought worldwide, including as a consultant for the National Research Fund of Qatar, advising on urban and architectural projects. He also served as a specialist advisor in spatial planning for the London boroughs of Newham and Tower Hamlets, and he led the development of the regulatory plan for Prishtina. Rama has contributed to high-profile projects, including the spatial planning for the 2012 London Olympics, and major urban visions for Doha, Qatar, as well as significant projects in New York, Dublin, Basel, and Prague. He is the recipient of the prestigious World Interior News Award for his café design at the Saatchi Gallery in 2013. In 2021, Përparim Rama was elected Mayor of Prishtina, where he continues to serve, bringing his global expertise and innovative vision to his hometown.