I would imagine that, if there was in fact a "Architect of the Universe", that person (male, female or whatever) would want to avoid recognition.

Well that just plays right into the hands of the Religious Deluded. If said architect is what they say he is, then he would have no reason whatsoever to wish to remain mysterious or anonymous. Of course, running with the Doubting Thomas Syndrome, we need a mysterious God who demands the "virtue" of undemanding trust and belief. Ask no questions, get no science!