Detailed technical and functional descriptions of specific IT projects actionable for project teams. Communication interfaces between architects and delivery teams.
Artifacts
| Artifact | Status | Owner | Project |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payment Service Solution Design | In Progress | Solution Architect (Payments) | Payment Modernization — Phase 1 |
Relevant Viewpoints
| Viewpoint | Purpose | Key Question | Completeness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solution Design | Designing | "What is the detailed architecture for the implementation team?" | In Progress |
Governance
- Governed by
- Architecture Review Board (ARB)
- Review cadence
- Per project (at design gate, pre-delivery gate)
- Approval process
- Solution Architect drafts → Peer review → ARB sign-off → Delivery handover
- Staleness threshold
- Archived automatically 30 days after project closure
- Lifecycle
- Short-lived — active during project, archived on delivery or cancellation
- Escalation path
- Solution Architect → ARB → Steering Group
Inter-Type Relationships
- Outlines provide basis for → Designs
- Landscapes provide environment for → Designs
- Standards provide guidelines for → Designs
- Visions guide structure of → Designs
- Considerations influence structure of → Designs