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<!-- PËRPARIM RAMA

The CEO and Founding Director of 4M Group is Kosovan born Perparim Rama – an award-winning Architectural Designer and Conceptual Artist. His distinctly integrated approach and passion for architecture has been presented in numerous media publications: London Building Design Magazine, BBC, RAI, The Times Newspaper; and his project works are visible in more than 20 countries around the globe. Rama is regularly requested to speak at conferences and functions. Most recently, he presented at TEDx talks in Prishtina, Kosovo and Tirana, Albania on the impact of built environment on human behaviour. He currently sits on the panel for the World Interior News Awards as a judge on luxury hotels, bars and restaurants. Rama completed his first RIBA Part 1 BA (Hons) from London South Bank University School of Architecture in 1998, followed by his RIBA Part II Postgraduate Degree from the University of East London School of Architecture in 2003. Also that year, Rama completed his Masters with Distinction from the Centre for Evolutionary Computing in Architecture (CECA). Since that time, aside from his successes with 4M Group, his career has catapulted to include accomplishments such as being a consultant for the 2012 London Olympics, project leader in designing the Urban Regulating Plan for London city, and proudly making history at the 13th Venice Biennale in 2012, as the first person to represent Kosovo in the event. Despite having a team of superior directors, Rama continues to take a hands on approach to his work, and is intimately involved with each and every one of 4M’s projects. For Rama, the love for architectural design and space transcends beyond lines and measurements. He has a natural gift that sees beyond looking, with an unrivalled ability to acutely cement the essence of being into a project's foundations, forging a space that is in itself is a physical representation of a client's vision. Rama is heavily immersed in sustainable development strategies and incorporates this into all of 4M projects– making sure that all undertakings are assessed by a sustainable engineer, and utilises recyclable materials. He assists the Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) as a peer reviewer and specialist consultant for Qatar's 2030 Vision for Doha. Rama is a visiting critic to various university architectural programmes, and is a former tutor for the Nottingham University School of Architecture. He was popular amongst his students for his avidity for teaching and mentoring aspiring architects. Within 4M Group, he is well respected by all of his employees through his diligence as an entrepreneur, Rama's unwavering devotion to his work, and his compelling zeal for life, both as a friend and a colleague. His positive energy is infectious. Random fact I am a surprisingly good underwater swimmer, and am able to hold my breath for a long time. Favourite quote "Things are the way they are because they got that way." -D’Arcy Thomson Causes that are close to my heart I donate to several charities: cancer and heart charities, as well as running marathons to raise money for children who have escaped from war torn countries, and most recently having run the Paris Marathon with my wife in April 2013, to raise money for a friend, a stroke victim, paralysed by his illness. In another life I would want to come back as a burst of positive energy that helps uplift people in need. Why I do what I do My Father was a famous artist, and taught me how to appreciate art and have passion for what you do. When he wasn’t around, my Grandfather would teach me how to make mud bricks, and how to make enclosures from twisting tree branches. I thought architecture would combine art and science beautifully together, and honour them both. Dream ambition Having a loving, happy and healthy family! Leisure time I meditate every morning and night. It is amazing for staying so relaxed and focused in my everyday life. Historical figure I admire Maharishi Maresh Yogi for his enlightened intelligence, calmness and passion to help people of the world. Photography: Fadil Berisha 2016 ©E -->