Architecture: Have we lost touch with beauty in the world we’ve built?

Across the globe, our major urban centers are starting to look strikingly similar. Giant glass towers that carve out city skylines have become the norm. Has modern architecture lost its beauty, uniqueness and cultural significance? Or does it reflect innovation and advancement as globalization continues? How much should we invest into preservation of traditional building practices? 

In this episode of Doha Debates hosted by Dareen Abughaida, expert guests Marwa Al-Sabouni Tariq Khayyat, Carl Korsnes and Bidisha Sinha join global youth in a lively discussion about whether or not modern architecture has stripped cities of their character, displaced communities and erased cultural identity.