Creativity in Architecture Design Education From Islamic Perspective: A Narrative Review

Authors

  • Mhd Hafiz Karami Mhd Zain Universiti Malaysia Kelantan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47252/teniat.v13i1.1273

Keywords:

architectural design pedagogy, architecture design education, creativity, Islamic perspectives

Abstract

Abstract

Creativity is a fundamental aspect of architecture design education, shaping innovation and problem-solving. Islamic, as a holistic worldview, promotes creativity as a means of knowledge acquisition and human potential realisation. This study presents a narrative review of creativity in architectural education from an Islamic perspective, synthesising insights from Islamic scholarship, design education theories, and contemporary research. It explores theoretical foundations, historical contributions, and pedagogical applications, highlighting the relevance of Islamic epistemology in modern architecture education. The study demonstrates how Islamic methodologies align with critical thinking, ethical responsibility, and community-oriented design, offering a balanced paradigm between innovation and spiritual-social values. Furthermore, it underscores the significance of integrating Islamic creativity into architectural curricula to cultivate ethically conscious and socially responsible architects. Future research should empirically evaluate the impact of Islamic creativity in design studios, its role in sustainable architecture, and its application in contemporary pedagogical frameworks. This review contributes to the ongoing discourse on architecture education by presenting an alternative approach that enriches creative processes with ethical, philosophical, and cultural dimensions.

Abstrak

Kreativiti adalah aspek asas dalam pendidikan reka bentuk seni bina yang membentuk inovasi dan penyelesaian masalah. Islam, sebagai satu pandangan dunia yang holistic, menggalakkan kreativiti sebagai salah satu cara untuk memperoleh ilmu dan merealisasikan potensi manusia. Kajian ini membentangkan ulasan naratif mengenai kreativiti dalam pendidikan seni bina dari perspektif Islam dengan mensintesis pandangan daripada kesarjanaan Islam, teori pendidikan reka bentuk, dan penyelidikan kontemporari. Ia meneroka asas teori, sumbangan sejarah, dan aplikasi pedagogi, serta bagaimana kaedah kreativiti Islam sejajar dengan pemikiran kritikal, tanggungjawab etika, dan reka bentuk berorientasikan komuniti, menawarkan paradigma yang seimbang antara inovasi dengan nilai kerohanian dan sosial. Selain itu, kajian ini menekankan kepentingan integrasi kreativiti Islam dalam kurikulum seni bina bagi melahirkan arkitek yang beretika dan bertanggungjawab secara sosial. Kajian masa hadapan perlu menilai secara empirikal berkenaan kesan kreativiti Islam dalam studio reka bentuk, peranannya dalam seni bina lestari, serta aplikasinya dalam kerangka pedagogi kontemporari. Ulasan ini menyumbang kepada wacana pendidikan seni bina dengan memperkenalkan pendekatan alternatif yang memperkayakan proses kreatif melalui dimensi etika, falsafah, dan budaya.

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Published

2025-03-31

How to Cite

Mhd Zain, M. H. K. (2025). Creativity in Architecture Design Education From Islamic Perspective: A Narrative Review. International Journal of Creative Future and Heritage (TENIAT), 13(1), 159–168. https://doi.org/10.47252/teniat.v13i1.1273