Architecture Review & Modernisation
A structured review of your system architecture to identify structural risks, scalability limitations, and long-term constraints — and define a clear, production-safe modernisation strategy.
Price range
€6,000 – €18,000
Service Overview
This service focuses on understanding how your system is structured today — and how that structure supports or limits future development. We analyse architectural decisions, system boundaries, dependencies, and data flows to identify where complexity, risk, or bottlenecks are accumulating. The goal is not to redesign everything, but to make the architecture clearer, more resilient, and easier to evolve over time, without disrupting production systems.
How This Service Works
Overview
TThis service provides a structured architectural assessment of live production systems.
We focus on identifying architectural constraints that affect scalability, reliability, delivery speed, and long-term maintainability — and translate them into practical modernisation steps.
This service is designed for teams that:
- operate systems that have grown organically over time
- struggle with unclear boundaries or tightly coupled components
- face scaling or integration challenges
- need architectural clarity before major changes or growth
After the review, you gain:
- a clear picture of your current system architecture
- identification of structural risks and limitations
- recommendations for modularisation or modernisation
- guidance on safe, incremental architectural improvements
- a roadmap aligned with business priorities
We work within real-world constraints: live systems, active users, and ongoing development.
All recommendations focus on incremental change.
We do not propose large rewrites or disruptive redesigns.
Architecture improvements are prioritised based on risk, impact, and business value.
After the architectural review, you can:
- modernise selected components incrementally
- prepare the system for scaling or integrations
- reduce architectural complexity over time
- continue optimising other system areas if needed
Common Architectural Challenges
Teams often approach us with challenges such as:
- tightly coupled systems that are hard to change
- unclear ownership or responsibilities between components
- monoliths that limit scaling or deployment flexibility
- fragile integrations and data flows
- architectural decisions that no longer fit current business needs
What Changes After Modernisation
After applying architectural improvements, teams typically experience:
- clearer system boundaries and responsibilities
- improved scalability and resilience
- safer deployments and changes
- easier onboarding for new developers
- a more sustainable foundation for future growth
How the Architecture Review Process Works
Our process is structured, transparent, and production-safe.
1. System context review
Understand business goals, constraints, and system usage.
2. Architecture analysis
Review system components, dependencies, and data flows.
3. Risk and limitation assessment
Identify architectural bottlenecks and long-term risks.
4. Modernisation roadmap
Define prioritised, incremental steps for improvement.
Engagement Model & Pricing Notes
This is not a fixed-scope product. Pricing depends on:
- system size and architectural complexity
- number of components and integrations
- clarity of existing documentation and ownership
Typical engagements fall within the price range shown above.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Architectural decisions are context-dependent. We recommend only what fits the system and business needs.
No. Recommendations focus on incremental improvements, not disruptive redesigns.
Yes. Architectural review often complements refactoring and performance optimisation.
Yes. We frequently work with complex and legacy systems.