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33. Architecture
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Architecture is the fundamental organization of an engineering entity, including its boundaries, constituent elements, responsibilities, relationships, interfaces, dependencies, constraints, governing principles, and intended evolution.
Architecture defines how a system is organized and why that organization is appropriate. It does not necessarily define every implementation detail, dimension, material, algorithm, or manufacturing method.
Architecture may be physical, digital, functional, information-based, manufacturing-related, operational, organizational, lifecycle-oriented, or hybrid.
An architectural diagram is a representation of architecture and shall not be confused with the architecture itself. Where a diagram conflicts with authoritative architectural text or data, the higher-authority representation shall control.
Architecture shall remain traceable to constitutional principles and architecture decisions. Changes affecting fundamental boundaries, interfaces, responsibilities, or long-term compatibility shall be treated as architectural changes rather than ordinary design revisions.