Beirut Poster - The Red House in Hamra Poster

The Red House in Hamra, a piece of Old Beirut.

A red-shuttered house that has quietly witnessed generations of Beirut.

This hand-sketched artwork captures The Red House of Ras Beirut, one of the oldest surviving traditional houses in the area. Located near AUB, it is known for its bright red wooden shutters, red roof tiles, arches, and garden.

With parts of the house dating back to the late 18th century, its story goes far beyond its architecture. The house belonged to the Rebeiz family and, in the early 20th century, was home to Marie Abdo Rebeiz and her cousin Samira Rebeiz. Their home became a gathering place where women met, shared conversations, discussed books and current affairs, and welcomed guests. It was also connected to the social and political life of Ras Beirut.

A house that refused to disappear, as Hamra changed and modern buildings gradually replaced much of old Ras Beirut, the Red House remained.

It even faced demolition threats, including in 2016 and again in 2020 and recently it was decided that there will be a big tower in its place but the facades of the house will remain. Efforts to protect it helped preserve this remarkable piece of Beirut's architectural and social history.

That is what makes this house poster meaningful. You are not simply hanging a beautiful old building on your wall, you are keeping a small piece of old Beirut visible.

This artwork works beautifully as Lebanese wall art, urban posters, or part of a collection of posters and wall art inspired by Lebanon. Framed in a living room, hallway, bedroom, office, or reading corner, it can bring warmth and character to your space.

It would make a thoughtful gift for someone from Beirut or Hamra, a Lebanese living abroad who misses the old city, an architecture lover, or anyone who appreciates the stories behind historic buildings.

For someone looking for home décor posters, a house print, or meaningful Lebanese houses print, this piece offers something more personal than ordinary decoration.

The Red House is worth preserving on your wall because its beauty is not only in its red shutters and old architecture, it is in everything those walls have witnessed, remembered, and survived.

Pair it with another Lebanese house artwork to create a meaningful wall display:

- Yellow House in Batroun
- The Iconic White House in Ain Mraisseh
- Byblos Houssami House
- The Blue House in front of the Port

Please note: To prevent copying, this preview is low-res. Your print will be delivered in high resolution and detailed.