Temel Tasarım İlkeleri Üzerinden Kentsel Arayüz Olarak Cephenin Okunması: Trabzon Tarihi Kunduracılar Caddesi

Throughout history, cities have served as common living spaces, shaped by cultural and social structures. Technological advancements and changes in human behaviour have influenced urban dynamics, accelerating transformation processes. Today, increasing population, migration, and construction activities drive rapid urban change, significantly impacting building density and height.Building facades, beyond their architectural role, are key elements in shaping a city's identity, reflecting cultural and environmental identity. Facades are not only an aesthetic element; they are also a surface that reflects the culture and identity of a building's surroundings. It plays a critical role on users with its repetitive, harmonious or contrasting effects.This study examines the facades on Kunduracılar Street, the centre of Trabzon, through Basic Design Principles such as repetition, harmony, contrast, hierarchy, dominance, balance, and unity. By analysing both historical and modern structures, it highlights the aesthetic dimension of facades. The study aims to provide architects with concrete insights on integrating these principles into early design stages, ensuring harmony with the historic fabric. The study generates an idea for urban designs.