I understand what the author's point is but a good architect will use a light touch to help guide an effort toward solution. The sentiment is basically to avoid

I understand what the author's point is but a good architect will use a light touch to help guide an effort toward solution. The sentiment is basically to avoid the temptation to over architect toward perfection in favor of building something based on an expression of business need. I generally agree with this sentiment, however in large organizations where outsourcing prevails, a deliberate architecture is a guard rail against bad practice and bad outcomes. In my experience, architecture is a needed practice that can help communicate the big picture and connect business goals to technology solutions.