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Integrating Malay Islamic motifs and ornamentation into modern retail interiors enhances local cultural identity while maintaining contemporary functionality. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.CHALLENGES_CONSENSUS.

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The research explores how Malay Islamic motifs can be integrated into modern retail interior design to preserve cultural identity.

March 13, 2026International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social SciencesOpen Access

Islamic Ornamentation and Identity in Modern Retail Interior Spaces on Reinterpreting Cultural Expression within the Malaysian Context

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The research explores how Malay Islamic motifs can be integrated into modern retail interior design to preserve cultural identity.
Qualitative multiple-case study
Semi-structured interviews with retail owners and interior designers
Thematic analysis of responses
Three strategies for integrating Islamic ornamentation were identified: material translation of geometric and arabesque motives, decoration as spatial layer, and light modulation for user engagement.
A context-based strategy for incorporating Islamic signage in retail design enhances local cultural references while maintaining commercial viability.
Findings offer practical design references for enhancing local identity within global retail trends.

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Qualitative case study explores how Islamic ornamentation enhances cultural identity in Malaysian retail spaces, indicating practical design implications.

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Noordin et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b3ab8002a1e69014ccc767 https://doi.org/10.6007/ijarbss/v16-i3/27852

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Qualitative case study explores how Islamic ornamentation enhances cultural identity in Malaysian retail spaces, indicating practical design implications.

Islamic Ornamentation and Identity in Modern Retail Interior Spaces on Reinterpreting Cultural Expression within the Malaysian Context

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Islamic Ornamentation and Identity in Modern Retail Interior Spaces on Reinterpreting Cultural Expression within the Malaysian Context

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