Architecture Artefact Lifecycle Template

Shows how architectural artefacts progress through creation, maintenance, versioning, and retirement stages. It maps the lifecycle states that govern artefact currency and relevance, linking authorship and ownership to the transitions between active use and decommissioning. Use this diagram to communicate lifecycle states and governance responsibilities rather than the tooling or workflow mechanics behind each transition.

Example

The diagram below shows the template structure. Load this template in the diagram editor to customise it for your project.

Diagram Composition

This template includes the following elements as a starting point.

Getting Started