Small Lot Apartments for the New South Wales Patternbook
Coming to a street near you! We’re excited to share our compact 4-storey mid-rise design, now featured in the NSW Housing Pattern Book. Inspired by the liveability of classic art deco apartment buildings, the pattern pairs a timeless brick façade with smart, flexible living spaces.
Key features include:
- – Studio, 1 & 2-bed apartments with adaptable layouts
- – Private balconies, courtyards & shared rooftop garden
- – Passive solar design & cross-ventilation for healthy, efficient living
- – Space for solar panels & rainwater reuse
- – Just 3–4 homes per floor for a true sense of community
Ideal for infill sites, the design is timeless, elegant, efficient & easy to live in.
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said:
“Mid-rise housing is built into our state’s story – from Art Deco apartments to the red brick walk ups that are a much-loved part of many communities. These new patterns will write a new chapter for mid-rise homes in NSW, that not only have character but are affordable and sustainable. By streamlining approvals and offering ready-to-build designs, we’re removing barriers and helping more people access quality housing sooner.”
Government Architect NSW Abbie Galvin said:
“Mid-rise apartments strike a balance between compact living and community connection. These designs enhance neighbourhood character while meeting the needs of diverse households. We have curated designs that are beautiful, functional, and easy to build – helping more people move into homes that suit their lives, sooner. Architecture plays a vital role in shaping places people want to live. These designs offer a clear pathway to delivering quality homes that contribute positively to the urban fabric.”
Explore the pattern book at NSW Housing Pattern Book | Planning


