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The NSW Housing Pattern Book


The NSW Housing Pattern Book is a collection of home designs aimed at accelerating the development of high-quality, affordable and sustainable housing. Each pattern can be adapted to your preferences and site requirements and are endorsed and eligible for a fast-tracked planning approval process.

Please give us a call on 0402 962 896 or email at andrew@costiarchitects.com.au to discuss.

Announcement about the release of the NSW Housing Pattern Book, featuring aerial view of a residential area with a river and boats, and city skyline in the background.

Costi Architects has won GOLD at the Ausralian Design Awards 2025.

It’s always a proud moment having our work recognised by the wider design community. We were very honoured to receive a Gold award at the Australian Design Awards 2025.

We take pride in consistently pioneering innovative and architecturally refined solutions, while noting that ill-conceived designs can yield enduring consequences for our urban fabric.

A heartfelt congratulations to the remarkable Costi Architects team for their unwavering dedication and hard work.

Award announcement for the Australian Design Awards 2025, recognizing a Gold award from Better Future, presented by Costi Architects, with a textured background and a central graphic featuring ocean waves and a blue and white color theme.

It’s now easier to build a Duplex!


Under the state governements new Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy dual occupancies and semi-detached homes in low-density residential zones (R2) across all of NSW are now permitted. The policy does not apply to properties that are affected by certain hazards and constraints such as flood zones, bushfire prone land, heritage items and conservation zones, and land located close to dangerous goods pipelines and high aircraft noise.

Please give us a call on 0402 962 896 or email at andrew@costiarchitects.com.au to discuss.

Announcement about Duplexes being allowed in every R2 zone in NSW.