Architecture Portal

Blueprint records

The views, their sources and a reusable outline.

Adrian Sutherland · Version 1.0 · · © 2005–2026

The blueprint connects the same service rule across purpose, people, information, systems and operation: R1 (Continuous ownership) preserves learner agreement and continuous ownership through every handover.

Record set

BP-R01 (Blueprint record set) contains the complete example, eight diagrams and the reference catalogue. The reusable outline can be adapted to your own method.

Record Completed example Blank outline
Complete blueprint Markdown Blueprint outline
Cover and index Completed cover Use the outline above.
View descriptions Individual records below Blank view
Object reference Web page · JSON · CSV Adapt the object table in the outline.
Source records Reference table Retain a source and version for each reference.
Reading conventions Notation key Adapt the key with the views.

Trace a requirement

Follow O1 (Accepted resolution) through P1 (Learner agreement), R1 and OP-D1 (Accepted-transfer procedure) to SI-C01 (Transfer acceptance contract). Then inspect SI-V1 (Interface checks) and TD-R1 (Recovery procedure). The object reference links each record to its explanation. These checks are proposed; the fictional service has no measured results.

Diagram files

View Editable source Static export View record
BP-V01 (Service overview) Mermaid SVG Description
BP-V02 (Accepted handover) Mermaid SVG Description
BP-V03 (Work and responsibility) Mermaid SVG Description
BP-V04 (Information relationships) Mermaid SVG Description
BP-V05 (Case lifecycle) Mermaid SVG Description
BP-V06 (Systems and rules) Mermaid SVG Description
BP-V07 (Access and authority) Mermaid SVG Description
BP-V08 (Runtime and recovery) Mermaid SVG Description

The manifest identifies the source files, renderer and exports by their hashes. The website displays the same SVG files offered here. Keep the edition note with copies and adaptations.

Methodology configuration

Start with the question each view must answer. Combine its fields with your architecture document, model catalogue or decision log. Retain enough identity and source information to follow a change between views.

Dials

Choose the scope and detail needed for the next decision, then the review cadence and decision authority. See Methodology configuration.

Return to the blueprint.

The Portal-authored blueprint downloads use CC BY 4.0. Credit Adrian Sutherland and Architecture Portal, link to the licence and source edition, and identify changes. See the edition note.

About this edition

Refreshed for the September 2026 website update. This edition develops the earlier Architecture Portal and ASAF material; the fictional worked example was added in 2026.

Scope, limitations and next checks

Status and accountability

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Status

In development

Last reviewed

Intended users

  • Architects reviewing and adapting a blueprint

Non-goals

  • A prescribed product stack or a claim of measured service outcomes

Limitations

  • Fictional proposed architecture; service checks remain unrun.

Next evidence sought

  • Apply the views and linked checks to an actual service.