The BIG Sculpture St Kilda Trail made its debut in December 2024 and ran throughout Australia’s oldest and longest-running music event, the St Kilda Festival. Partridge is proud to have supported the presentation of works by 20 contemporary Australian sculptors, thoughtfully positioned along the Upper Esplanade and within the historic, leafy streets, parks, and plazas of St Kilda. Collaborating closely with the artists, we were able to achieve the structural requirements without compromising the visual appeal or intended message of their creations. Our role as structural engineers ensures that these works are presented safely and appropriately, meeting the unique challenges of outdoor installation. Our team focussed on critical aspects such as wind loads, structural integrity, stability, and deflection prevention, ensuring that each artwork present no danger to humans and endures in its environment for the duration of its placement.
