Architect's Library

A growing library of practical guides for Solution Architects working in UK government — from the fundamentals of the role to patterns, governance, and decision-making.

How this works: The Architect's Library is a collection of practical guides grouped by theme. Each guide includes teaching content, worked examples from real government scenarios, and practical exercises.

The Role

Understanding what a Solution Architect does, how architects think, and what the role looks like in government.

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What a Solution Architect Actually Does

Foundation Role & Identity • 45 min
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How Architects Think: Mental Models and Decision Frameworks

Foundation Thinking & Approach • 40 min
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The UK Government Technology Landscape

Foundation Context & Environment • 50 min
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Stakeholder Mapping and Engagement

Foundation People & Communication • 45 min

Practice

Requirements, decisions, options, trade-offs — the practical skills of architecture work.

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Requirements: What You Actually Need to Know

Foundation Discovery & Analysis • 45 min
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Architecture Decision Records

Foundation Documentation & Governance • 40 min
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Solution Options and Trade-off Analysis

Foundation Decision Making • 50 min
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Non-Functional Requirements in Practice

Foundation Quality & Standards • 45 min