BETWEEN SKETCH AND SHARIA: DISCOVERING THE ROLE OF ISLAMIC ECONOMICS IN THE WORLD OF ARCHITECTURE

Abstract

This study is driven by the need to develop architectural practices that are not only functional and aesthetic but also rooted in Islamic values. Architecture has traditionally been viewed as the exclusive domain of architects, while students of Islamic economics are often confined to financial and managerial fields. In reality, their participation holds great potential for strengthening development based on the principles of maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah, which emphasize welfare, justice, and sustainability. This research aims to explore the role of Islamic economics students in integrating sharia principles into contemporary architectural practices. Using a qualitative descriptive–explorative method, data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation at PT. NAMI Design and Build Architecture in Probolinggo. The findings indicate that Islamic economics students contribute to project management transparency, material administration, and the implementation of Islamic business ethics grounded in fairness, honesty, and benefit. The company also applies maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah values through environmentally friendly construction and transparent budgeting practices. The study concludes that interdisciplinary collaboration between Islamic economics and architecture is essential to realize sustainable, ethical, and Islamically relevant development.