Isaac Torres-Quiroz argues architecture is losing its artistic essence

In a new analysis published on ArchDaily, Isaac Torres-Quiroz contends that contemporary architecture is undergoing a crisis of artistic identity. The author examines historical architectural principles and argues that modern practice has gradually abandoned its artistic nature, driven by an obsession with functionality and the proliferation of uniform, identity-less structures. The book presents isolated ideas that intertwine human thought with critical reflections on current architectural practice, challenging readers to question the direction of the field. Published on July 17, 2026, the work is described as a passionate analysis of architecture's state and a somber portrait of a discipline on the verge of extinction.