Islamic Youth Center : Weaving Goodness to Attain the Pleasure of Allah

Abstract

Juvenile Delinquency is a growing social issue that negatively affects the environment. Factors such as promiscuity, lack of family control, and limited access to positive activities are the main triggers. Based on research findings, youth in Medan Labuhan District mostly come from lower-middle-income families, are predominantly Muslim, and lack facilities that support their development. This study aims to design an Islamic Youth Center as a space to guide youth toward positive behavior. Islamic architecture is chosen for its holistic approach in addressing intellectual, emotional, and spiritual needs. Data were collected through observation and interviews, then analyzed to determine spatial needs, activities, and design concepts. The concept “Weaving Goodness to Attain the Pleasure of Allah” is applied by placing the mosque as the spiritual center. The design approach consists of two aspects: spatial experience, which fosters emotional closeness, and symbolism, which creates deeper meaning through zoning based on intellectual, emotional, and spiritual intelligence.