Karim Musallam was born and raised in Amman, Jordan. He earned a Master’s degree in Architecture, Landscape, and Archaeology (ALA) from Sapienza University of Rome.

He completed semesters in Athens, Greece, and Naples, Italy, focusing on projects aimed at preserving endangered cultural heritage within urban environments. He also gained excavation experience at the Roman Colosseum Archaeological Park.

Karim holds a five-year Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the German Jordanian University. During his studies, he spent a year at HafenCity University in Hamburg, Germany, where he gained practical experience at a German architectural firm.

After working in an American architectural office, he spent two years focusing on urban development projects, particularly in heritage and cultural preservation, collaborating with UN-Habitat Jordan. During this time, he contributed to the development of climate-resilient master plans for two Jordanian cities.

iGorts Placement: Urban Development Committee of the Republic of Armenia.