By now, it’s hard to dispute that condo units have shrunk in terms of square footage. Back in the ‘80s, even 700 sq. ft. could be considered a mere one-bedder; today, even 800 sq. ft. is sometimes marketed as a three-bedder. But a good layout is about more than raw square footage; in fact, it’s possible for a smaller unit to have fewer redundancies and more actual liveable space. Here’s a look at how things are changing, from the lens of three new launches since 2019: First, a quick note on post-GFA harmonisation Prior to GFA harmonisation rules in 2022, the square footage of a condo included even unliveable spaces. The air-con ledge, for instance, or the strata void space (the vertical space between the ground and a high ceiling) were included in the total size. This leads to the impression of some units being much bigger than they really are, and also translates to a lower  ...