Coogee House III
Coogee House IIIArchitect: Tribe Studio ArchitectsBuilder: P+S Design and ConstructionLocation: Coogee, NSW At Coogee House III, the structural design acts as a quiet backbone for a bold architectural vision. Working with Tribe Studio Architects and P&S Design and Construction, Partridge focused on balancing heavy, traditional masonry with the precision engineering needed for a modern home. […]
Putty Passiv
Architect: Anderson ArchitectureHead Builder: Built by EliPrefab Construction: Evan Graham Master BuilderLocation: Putty, NSW Located in the bushland of Putty Valley, the Putty Passiv project by Anderson Architecture established a clear structural brief for Partridge. The house is designed as a lightweight, off-grid dwelling that depends as much on the performance of its building envelope […]
Interwoven
Artists: Lawrence Liang Public Art + Ali MegahedDesigner: Tilt Industrial DesignLocation: Hurstville, Sydney Located within a busy transport hub, Interwoven demonstrates the level of coordination required to realise public art in a demanding environment. Completed in April 2023, the installation was developed through collaboration between Lawrence Liang Public Art, Ali Megahed and Tilt Industrial Design. […]
Cooks Hill House
Architect: AnthrositeBuilder: Goodwin VaughanLocation: Cooks Hill, NSW Cooks Hill House is a renovation of a single storey terrace in Cooks Hill, located on a long, narrow site with sandy, flood-prone ground. The project retained both the original nineteen-twenties brick cottage at the front and a nineties addition at the rear. Our role as structural and […]
Alan Dowling
Role: Senior Associate, StructuralLocation: Newcastle, NSW “Getting the structure to work on paper is one thing. Getting it to work on site is what matters.” That mindset underpins Alan Dowling’s approach as Senior Associate at Partridge, where he leads the Newcastle office. Alan’s career has been shaped as much by time on construction sites as […]
David Leonard
Profile: Structural EngineerRole: Senior Associate, StructuralLocation: Sydney, NSW In the specialised field of heritage conservation, the role of a structural engineer extends far beyond calculations. It requires a deep respect for historical fabric, a meticulous eye for detail, and the ability to integrate modern safety standards into structures never intended to meet them. As a […]
Wentworth Mausoleum
Client: Museums of History, NSWGeotech: Douglas PartnersLocation: Vaucluse, NSW The Wentworth Mausoleum stands as one of Australia’s most significant funerary monuments and serves as the final resting place for William Charles Wentworth, who was the primary author of the first draft of the New South Wales constitution. Constructed in the 1870s, this State Heritage-listed structure […]
The Glasshouse Restoration
Architect: Cracknell + LonerganBuilder: Peter LucasLocation: Castlecrag, NSW Positioned within the steep bushland of North Sydney, the Glasshouse at Castlecrag is an essential piece of Australia’s mid-century architectural heritage. Designed by Bill Lucas and completed around 1957, this State Heritage-listed residence is a defining example of post-war structural experimentation. Partridge was recently engaged to perform […]
Lyons House Restoration
Architect: Cracknell + LonerganBuilder: Peter LucasLocation: Dolans Bay, NSW The Lyons House in Dolans Bay, a State Heritage-listed residence designed by the influential architect Robin Boyd, represents a bold exploration of form and structural balance. Constructed around 1967, the two-storey building is characterised by a first floor that cantilevers approximately 3.5 metres beyond the ground […]
Woolloomooloo Murals
Client: City of Sydney, Public Art ConservationLocation: Sydney, NSW The Woolloomooloo Mural Project stands as a significant landmark in Sydney’s cultural landscape, born from the community’s resistance to the redevelopment of the 1970s. Located on the concrete pylons of the Eastern Suburbs Railway overpass, these sixteen murals capture the stories of the people who fought […]
Abbotsford Convent
Architect: Abbotsford Convent FoundationLocation: Abbotsford, VIC The Abbotsford Convent represents a unique intersection of Melbourne’s heritage and its contemporary arts scene. The grand Convent building was constructed in 1901 to serve as the headquarters for the Sisters of the Good Shepherd. Once a bustling hive of activity that housed 150 Sisters, the precinct has since […]
Sculpture by the Sea Cottesloe
Client: Sculpture by the SeaLocation: Cottesloe, WA After a year away, Sculpture by the Sea Cottesloe returned in 2026, and Partridge was again involved as both a sponsor and a member of the engineering review team supporting the event. Partridge participated from the early planning stages through to the final inspection prior to opening. Through […]