The 4-layer context architecture

The types of documents and layers needed to call yourself a "context engineer"

Been getting a lot of questions this week about the term “context architecture.”

Let’s start by breaking down the high-level aspects of this. Context engineering and building writing systems are key parts of AI Disruptor.

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The context pyramid (how the pros structure AI projects)

Most people throw everything into one massive prompt.

Real context architecture has layers.

Each layer builds on the previous one, creating a system that produces consistent, high-quality output every time.

Layer 1: Project instructions (the foundation)

This is your strategic blueprint. It defines HOW your AI should approach specific types of content.

Example for a newsletter project:

• Overall structure and flow

• Tone guidelines

• Format requirements

• Section breakdowns

• What to always include/avoid

This lives in your project knowledge’s custom instructions as a master document. Think multiple pages of detailed instructions that never change. (Except for when you change tasks)