Sara Najar

Project Manager

Sara joined The Brooklyn Studio in the summer of 2023. Before moving to NYC, Sara worked as an architect at Bjarke Ingels Group in Copenhagen for several years, where she gained valuable experience in hospitality and public building projects. Prior to joining The Brooklyn Studio, Sara worked as a Senior Architectural Designer at ALAO. There, she focused on residential renovation projects in Brooklyn.

Sara earned her Master of Architecture and Bachelor of Architecture from The Polytechnic University of Madrid. Sara spent a year of her studies abroad at the Technical University of Delft in The Netherlands.

The Proust Questionnaire

Taking inspiration from a popular nineteenth-century parlor game, we sat down with each member of our team and asked them a few questions about their inspirations and aspirations.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Being around my husband, family, and friends.

What is your greatest fear?

Snakes.

What is your greatest extravagance?

Shoes.

What talent would you most like to have?

Be great at playing the piano.

What is your favorite color?

Olive green.

What is your favorite virtue?

Kindness.

Which living architect or designer do you most admire?

John Pawson.

Which dead architect or designer do you most admire?

Antoni Gaudí & Cesar Manrique.

What is the trait that you most appreciate in a building?

Natural light.

What is your favorite type of project to work on?

One that integrates playful spaces.

Who is your favorite author?

Maria Dueñas.

Who is your hero of fiction?

Mulan.

Who is your favorite artist?

Yayoi Kusama.

What is your most treasured possession?

My memories.

Where would you like to live?

Australia.

What quality do you most admire in others?

Honesty.

Stranded on a desert island, you have two books in your possession. What are they?

Notebooks.