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Written by John Critchley
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21 May 2011 |
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New architects often have a theoretical understanding of what an architecture should be, but are often left struggling with the level of detail required in their designs, frequently mixing physical solution with concepts. This frustrates stakeholders who are beginning to get their own visions of the solution. A few weeks later, and the purpose of the architect and his/her architecture is lost as the solution is being defined by everyone but the architect. It's not on purpose!
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Written by John Critchley
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28 September 2009 |
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Compliance at the project level is essential for enterprise architecture success. Without compliance, investment in enterprise architecture design will be wasted as it fails to gain traction at the level where it really matters. Therefore, since compliance in any context is rarely an outcome of random decision-making, some form of governance is required to help encourage the right behaviours and decisions, even where there’s no brazen defiance of the enterprise architecture guidelines.
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Written by John Critchley
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16 February 2008 |
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Solution Architecture has a reputation for producing output that is largely engineered for function, overlooking the creative responsibilities of architecture to produce an aesthetically pleasing outcome.
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Written by John Critchley
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16 February 2008 |
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It doesn't take an architect to marvel at architectural wonders, such as the Sistine Chapel - the genius and creativity combined with constructive energy and skill are instantly recognisable.
Similarly for technology architecture, when we experience a well-designed IT system we can feel it through all our sense. But what is the essence that separates good architecture from bad?
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Written by John Critchley
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07 February 2007 |
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Written for those unfamiliar with Solution Architecture, this article uses the simplest terms to introduce the reader to the function of Solution Architecture, the principal attributes of an architect and the organisational role of Solution Architecture.
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