Viewpoint

A viewpoint specifies the audience, concerns, modeling techniques, and artifact types used to create coherent architecture views. Viewpoints ensure models answer relevant questions without overwhelming detail. ISO 42010 and ArchiMate formalize viewpoint concepts for EA practice.

In Practice

Larkinized LLC documents standard viewpoints—executive, solution, security, data—for teams to reuse in the repository. Custom viewpoints require architecture governance approval to maintain interoperability. Viewpoint templates accelerate ARB submissions and executive reporting.

Example

A security viewpoint defines required threat model elements and control mappings for infrastructure changes.