Bonyan: Strategic Research in Islamic Architecture and Urbanism is committed to advancing the frontiers of knowledge and fostering critical dialogue in the field of Islamic architecture and urban studies. Its aims and vision can be outlined as follows:

Aims

• To provide a scholarly platform for the publication of original and strategic research in Islamic architecture and urbanism;
• To encourage theory-building and critical re-examination of epistemological, historical, and philosophical foundations of the Islamic built environment;
• To promote interdisciplinary and innovative approaches that integrate architecture, urbanism, culture, technology, and society;
• To foster comparative and international studies that enhance the global discourse on Islamic urbanism and architecture;
• To propose practice-oriented and civilization-based solutions for improving the quality of Islamic living environments.

Vision

Bonyan envisions becoming a leading scholarly reference both nationally and internationally in the field of Islamic architecture and urbanism. The journal aspires not only to elevate Iran’s academic visibility, but also to contribute to shaping a new global discourse on Islamic urbanism and architecture. It seeks to build a bridge between enduring traditions and future-oriented transformations, creating a vibrant arena for civilizational dialogue and the exchange of innovative ideas across the world.