Nominator:  Freskim Sylejmani

Nominator's statement

Adonesa Rama is an architect from Pristina. She completed her Bachelor’s studies in Architecture and Spatial Planning at UBT College, and she continued her Master’s studies in Architecture at the University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina.” She has gained professional experience at the Ministry of Environment, Spatial Planning and Infrastructure (MESP), where she worked within the Departments of Construction, Housing, and Spatial Planning. She has also worked with a German company on projects oriented toward the German market, focusing on Architecture and Graphic Design. Currently, Adonesa works as an architect at ArchiEDU, where she is engaged in a wide range of professional projects. Through ArchiEDU, she is also part of the project teams collaborating with the City Architect of Prishtina Municipality (SHAK). Her contributions within SHAK projects include the “Urban Island,” “Arbëria – Palace of Youth,” and the design of childcare centres. These projects reflect her involvement in public architecture, urban development, and context-driven design. In addition to her work on public and educational projects, Adonesa has a strong passion for interior architecture. She has worked on several residential interior projects, including apartments, single-family homes, and customised interior spaces, focusing on functionality, material quality, and spatial comfort. As an architect, Adonesa views architecture as a discipline that extends beyond the physical construction of buildings. She believes that well-designed spaces create social, cultural, and environmental value. Guided by context and real community needs, she aims to integrate functionality, aesthetics, and innovation while maintaining respect for heritage and the natural environment. She values spaces that are flexible, inclusive, and sustainable, enriching everyday life and contributing to long-term positive impact.

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ADAPTIVE REUSE OF THE FIRST ALBANIAN SCHOOL IN PRISTINA INTO A MUSEUM AND GALLERY

This Bachelor thesis explores the adaptive reuse of abandoned heritage buildings, focusing on the First Albanian School in Pristina as a case study. The project investigates sustainable restoration strategies that balance conservation with contemporary intervention.
Located within the historic urban fabric of Pristina, the building is reimagined as a museum and gallery, preserving its historical identity while introducing new underground exhibition spaces to avoid altering the original structure. The proposal emphasizes minimal intervention, spatial clarity, and integration of modern architectural elements that respect the existing fabric.
The project demonstrates how adaptive reuse can transform neglected heritage into a vibrant cultural space, ensuring continuity between past, present, and future.

"THE SILENCE THAT SPEAKS"- Arsenal Memorial Park

The Silence That Speaks is an academic architectural and urban design proposal developed by students of the Faculty of Architecture, University of Pristina, inspired by the Inspireli Awards competition. Located on the former Arsenal site in San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina—once a clandestine detention center during the Dirty War (1976–1978)—the project transforms a site of trauma into a living memorial landscape. Operating across urban, landscape, and architectural scales, the design reconnects the isolated site with the city while dedicating 70% of the area to an open memorial park. A fractured architectural mass generates pathways and pavilions, creating a Narrative Walk where memory unfolds through movement. Silence becomes the primary medium of expression, shaping an experiential space of reflection, awareness, and collective healing.

IL PANTHEON - Restaurant in Zurich

Located in the heart of Zurich, IL PANTHEON reinterprets the grandeur of classical Italian architecture within a contemporary European context. Inspired by the spirit of the Pantheon, the project does not imitate history but translates it into a refined interior language defined by marble, natural stone, dark wood, and subtle lighting.
Classical elements are reimagined through modern lines, creating a warm and elegant atmosphere where heritage meets sophistication. The space is conceived as an aesthetic journey, blending memory and present experience into a cohesive spatial narrative.
More than a restaurant, IL PANTHEON is a cultural expression—an immersive environment shaped by passion, precision, and the collaborative contribution of the ARCHIEDU team.