The Houses of Beirut was initially printed in 1997 by our mother, Nayla Audi, for us – her daughters, and all the children of Lebanon, to preserve the memory of the traditional Lebanese homes.
 
24 years later, following the 4th of August blast, Julie and Yasmine decided to publish a new edition of this book, mostly to make sure that the colors and treasures of our city remain for generations to come.