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SARAH BEITER

Architectural Portfolio & Artistic Works

SARAH BEITER

University of Notre Dame School of Architecture

Class of 2026

THE UNION HOTEL

WASHINGTON D.C

FALL 2024

“The Union” is a boutique urban hotel near Washington D.C.’s Union Station. The primary goal of this project is to create a rationally programmed hotel, balancing service and guest functions to provide the best hospitality experience for guests. The ground floor features an inviting lobby, a restaurant and bar open to both guests and locals, and a conservatory lounge that provides a light-filled space for visitors. Guest accommodations range from standard rooms to suites including accessible layouts. The french inspired detailing and composition reflects D.C.’s architectural and cultural history. Cherry blossom motifs are hidden throughout the hotel’s detailing and design to pay homage to the city’s culture and to give “The Union” a subtly unique character.

VILLA CAFFARELLA

ROME, ITALY SPRING 2024

A School for Culinary and Nutrition Education in the Parco Caﬀarella

This project envisions a culinary education center within the historic Parco Caﬀarella in Rome, integrating food culture and architectural heritage. The site, home to a historic family farm for generations, retains its agricultural history while being woven into this villa typology. The architectural hierarchy of the masterplan reﬂects the natural sloping topography of the site. The procession follows the site’s gentle slope, transitioning from the most public entrance through the school and community courts, culminating in a formal events hall at the highest elevation.

Vernacular stone facades and terracotta roofs pay homage to traditional Italian architecture, while formal gardens, agricultural planting areas, and a bosco shape circulation. This balance of openness and controlled access supports both educational and communal functions.

EVENTS HALL

COLLEGIO DI SAN SALVATORE

ROME, ITALY FALL 2023

This project reimagines a historic site in Rome’s Rione Ponte district. The task is to design a Palazzo-type structure that honors its past while serving contemporary needs. Situated across the Tiber from Castel Sant’Angelo, with views of the Vatican, the site was once home to a pontifical library. This project restores its archival function while enriching the neighborhood by incorporating a community center, Sunday school, and a seminary. The first two floors consist of the library’s reading rooms, a double-height chapel, and public gathering spaces. The upper levels provide private spaces for seminarians, including housing, guest accommodations, and recreational areas, with three terraces offering panoramic views of the city.

A BATH TERRACE HOUSE BATH,

ENGLAND SPRING 2023

This terrace house in Bath, England, is designed to blend into the city's historic fabric while embracing its Georgian character. Spanning five floors, including a lower ground level with light wells, the home reflects Bath’s architectural identity, defined by elegant symmetry, classical proportions, and the warm, honey-colored Bath stone. Inspired by the city's iconic townhouses, the design incorporates traditional detailing while ensuring a timeless, harmonious presence within its historical context.