AN EXAMPLE OF TRADITIONAL HOUSES IN KEMER COUNTRYSIDE, MANISA: HACI HUSEYIN EFENDI HOUSE

Abstract

Kemer settlement is one of the rural settlements which has been home to many civilizations since ancient times while preserving its historical identity to a great extent. This residential area known for the commercial activities in the region in the past, and is gaining importance with the traditional dwelling area today. In this study, Hac? Hüseyin Efendi House, which depicts the architectural properties of the scarce outer sofa dwellings in the settlement, was first measured in detail, its photos were taken and the current status of the building was determined. Based on this case study, drawings of Hac? Hüseyin Efendi House was prepared, a restitution project was established by evaluating the existing traces and an evaluation of the original architecture was demonstrated. This research is intended to be a basis of possible future conservation project for this house.