The design and layout of suburban apartments has changed significantly over the past 100 years. Pre-war apartments were characterised by ornate exterior brickwork, complex interior layouts and joinery. They had generous front gardens, limited off street parking, separate front/rear entries, foyers, kitchens and internal laundries. They were essentially small houses in an apartment format. Post war ‘six packs’ were pared back with cheaper materials, minimalist facades, and sim