architect-pyramid

Consolidating C4 diagrams, ADRs, and arc42 constraints into a unified architecture document is done by mapping them into an artifact pyramid. This enforces cross-referencing rules and produces a portable, human- and machine-readable structure.

An artifact pyramid is a unified structure that maps and consolidates architectural artifacts like C4 views, ADR decision records, and arc42 constraints. It organizes these elements into summary, analysis, and dossier layers for reproducible documentation.

Traceability across C4 container diagrams and architecture decision records is maintained by enforcing cross-referencing rules within an artifact pyramid. This links system context, container and component diagrams directly to relevant decision logs.

Yes, this approach generates portable architecture documentation suitable for external reviewers. By consolidating C4 views and arc42 constraints into a pyramid, it produces a reproducible format that both teams and external stakeholders can read.

Yes, you need existing arc42 context and C4 views before building an architecture artifact pyramid. The process maps these pre-existing structural views and decision records into the unified pyramid structure.

The artifact pyramid supports agent-driven architecture workflows by defining a deterministic pyramid structure and handoff convention. This allows automated agents to reliably process and transfer the consolidated architectural artifacts.