Abstract

Giresun is a city located in the Eastern Black Sea region. Historically, was under domination of numerous civilizations. The fortress and its surroundings are areas where the city was originally established. Today, the area with many historic houses and other monuments is known as the “Historic Zeytinlik District”. The authenticity and historic pattern of the area was well preserved until recently. However, uncontrolled urban development, which includes demolishment, has resulted in gradual deterioration of the historic district. The new buildings have caused the problems for the area. Therefore, the existing preservation plan must be reconsidered and replaced by one which incorporates a holistic approach and provides alternate usage for the future. Documentation and hand recording of the traditional houses in the historic Zeytinlik District have been prepared and an examination of this material has been completed as apart of this study. The general lay out plan of historic district, characteristics of the facade and architectural details of the houses were analyzed and presented.