Problem
Our architecture decisions keep getting reopened.
Every team builds things a different way.
We cannot defend our design in a review.
Outcomes
- A stable, documented architecture
- Faster, more consistent delivery
- A design that passes technical due diligence
Scope
In scope
- Current-state assessment
- Target architecture and patterns
- Decision records and standards
Not included
- Detailed implementation, which sits under engineering
- Platform operations, which sits under cloud and DevOps
Architecture assurance and governance
Architecture only helps if it is used. We set up light, practical governance so designs are reviewed against agreed principles before money is spent, and we provide independent architecture assurance on programmes run by other teams or suppliers.
- Architecture review boards with clear terms of reference and quick turnaround.
- Design reviews at agreed points in a project.
- Independent assurance reports for sponsors and funding panels.
Approach
Discovery
We agree the decision you are making, the constraints and how success will be judged.
Delivery planning
We shape options, sequence the work and set out costs and risks.
Build and test
We produce the artefacts and pressure-test them with the people who will own them.
Operational readiness, hypercare and closure
We hand over, support the first weeks of use, and confirm the outcome before we close.
Deliverables
Technologies
Controls
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you force a particular stack on us?
No. We name technologies only where they are the right tool for your constraints, and we record why.
Will this slow delivery down?
The opposite. Clear decisions and patterns remove the arguments that slow teams down.
Ready to scope this?
Tell us the design you need to get right and we will help you make it defensible.