One of the important characteristics of historic Muslim Architecture was the integration of the functional, including productivity, with the aesthetic, including symbolism. This was clearly exemplified in the historic Muslim Garden , which was both productive and aesthetic . Fountains, especially in Andalusia, Spain were also used as part of the irrigation system of a garden. Another example is Almashrabya ( bow window with lattice work . The attempt in this paper is to explore this integration further and in contemporary terms. Sustainability issues related to climatic responses, including natural illumination, can enrich spiritual and aesthetic effects, for the benefit of the whole. Efficient utilization of space can be associated with a hierarchy of sequence in spatial experience, also enriching spiritual and aesthetic effects. The new contemporary factors affecting minaret design can decrease its mass and even open horizons for transparency, with the sky. Above issues will be dealt with both theoretically and in design examples. This integrative approach is seen as one of the positive and genuine directions of the future, countering some current trends aiming at novelty in form, regardless of meaning.