Solution Architecture
From ad-hoc designs to strategic enablement. We help you build the architecture capability that your business deserves.
The Challenge
Architecture Shouldn't Be an Afterthought
Too many organisations treat architecture as a checkbox exercise—or worse, skip it entirely. The result? Systems that don't talk to each other, technical debt that compounds, and every new project feeling like you're starting from scratch.
Good architecture is invisible—it just works. Bad architecture becomes a bottleneck that constrains your business, inflates costs, and slows innovation. The difference is intentionality.
Architecture Maturity
Where Are You on the Journey?
Architecture maturity isn't about perfection—it's about intentional progress. Select your current state to see how Recusant can help you level up.
What This Looks Like
Architecture decisions are made project-by-project with limited governance. Technical debt accumulates, integration is painful, and every new initiative feels like starting from scratch.
Common Symptoms
No documented architecture standards or patterns- Siloed systems with point-to-point integrations
- Frequent rework due to misaligned designs
- Vendor lock-in and technology sprawl
- Security and compliance gaps discovered late
How Recusant Helps
We meet you where you are and help you move to the next level—pragmatically, without boiling the ocean.
- Architecture assessment and current-state documentation
- Quick-win integration patterns to reduce friction
- Foundational standards and governance framework
- Technology rationalisation roadmap
Our Architects
Multi-Domain Expertise
Our architects aren't one-trick ponies. They bring deep expertise across multiple domains, allowing them to see the full picture and design solutions that actually work together.
Enterprise Architecture
Strategic technology landscape, capability mapping, and investment roadmaps that align IT with business outcomes.
Solution Architecture
System designs that solve specific business problems—defining components, interfaces, and deployment patterns.
Data & Analytics Architecture
Data models, pipelines, and governance that turn raw data into trusted, actionable intelligence.
Cloud & Platform Architecture
Scalable, resilient, and cost-effective cloud designs across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
Integration Architecture
APIs, event-driven patterns, and hybrid integration that connect systems seamlessly.
Security Architecture
Zero-trust designs, identity solutions, and security controls built in from the start.
OT & Industrial Architecture
Converged IT/OT architectures for asset-intensive industries—SCADA, historians, and edge computing.
AI & ML Architecture
Platforms and patterns for responsible AI—from experimentation to production at scale.
The Recusant Way
Pragmatic, Not Purist
We believe in architecture that serves the business, not architecture for its own sake. Our approach balances rigour with pragmatism—we know when to follow the pattern and when to break it.
Business-Led
Every design decision traces back to business value and outcomes
Standards-Based
We leverage proven patterns and industry standards—no reinventing wheels
Future-Ready
Designs accommodate change and evolution without over-engineering
Vendor-Agnostic
We recommend what's right for you, not what's popular or profitable for us
Return on Investment
Architecture Pays for Itself
Good architecture isn't a cost centre—it's an investment that compounds. Here's what our clients typically see.
Reduction in integration costs
Reusable patterns and standards eliminate redundant point-to-point integrations.
Faster time-to-market
Reference architectures and golden paths accelerate new project delivery.
Lower cloud spend
Right-sized designs and FinOps practices optimise infrastructure costs.
Fewer production incidents
Robust designs with built-in resilience reduce outages and rework.
Flexible Engagement
Architecture as a Service
Need ongoing architecture capability without the overhead of permanent hires? Our Architecture as a Service (AaaS) model provides flexible access to senior architects when you need them—from a few days a month to embedded team members.
Ready to Build the Right Foundation?
Whether you're starting from scratch or optimising an existing practice, we can help you build architecture capability that delivers real business value.
Prefer to start from the legacy challenge? Explore the architecture and modernisation challenges we solve.
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