Livvi’s Place Elara
Designer: Architects of ArcadiaLocation: Marsden Park, NSW Livvi’s Place playgrounds are designed to create inclusive play spaces where children of all abilities can have fun together. The Elara playground, located in Sydney’s northwest, is part of this wonderful initiative. Partridge had the opportunity to contribute to this project by providing structural engineering services for several […]
Galway Winners
The University of Galway buzzed with creative energy as Partridge Director Eamonn Madden led 250 first-year engineers through the “Creative Response” assignment. This annual event, now in its seventh year, blends engineering with artistic expression. The winners were recently announced, and it is with great pleasure that we share their work. The week began with […]
Northbridge House
Architect: Design King CompanyBuilder: HorizonLocation: Northbridge, NSW Working on a steeply sloping site is always an adventure, and this alteration and addition project was no exception. From tricky access issues to unexpected ground conditions, the challenges kept coming. But with a strong collaborative effort between Partridge, Horizon, and Design King Company, we turned these obstacles […]
Sorrento House
Architect: SJBBuilder: Smith BuildersLocation: Sorrento, VIC Perched on Point Nepean Road with views over Port Phillip Bay, this project brought together structural ingenuity and architectural vision to create a home that responds to both its striking location and the complexities of its site. Working alongside SJB Architects, we developed a design that balanced aesthetics with […]
Rathdowne Estate Lookout
Designer: NaturformBuilder: NaturformLocation: Wollert, VIC Partridge is in collaboration with Naturform in designing and certifying a steel walking track and lookout in Wollert, Victoria. The project presented a unique challenge as due to the cultural significance of the site to the traditional owners, no excavation was permitted. This constraint ruled out the use of traditional […]
King George Park
Designer: Architects of ArcadiaLocation: Rozelle, NSW Working alongside Fiona Robbe and her team, we at Partridge had the privilege of playing a key role in the rejuvenation of King George Park Playground. Our structural and hydraulic expertise—covering civil, stormwater, and hydraulic services—helped shape a space that is not only safe and accessible but also sustainable […]
River House
Architect: Fiona Lynch OfficeBuilder: MacrobuildLocation: South Yarra, VIC Tucked away in a riverside enclave of Melbourne, a 1930s Georgian revival residence has been reimagined into a contemporary family home, thanks to the thoughtful design of Fiona Lynch Office. The River House renovation strikes a careful balance between heritage and modernity, respecting the original work of […]
Iririki House
Architect: Madeleine Blanchfield ArchitectsBuilder: Ivison ConstructionsLocation: Randwick, NSW Iririki House, a 1907 residence straddling the line between Victorian and Federation design, has been revitalised by Madeleine Blanchfield into a contemporary family home for seven. As the client’s vision included a new pool, deck area, and raised lawn, the Partridge team were consulted to provide hydraulic […]
Illuminate
Artist: Mika Utzon PopovDesigner: Urban Art ProjectsLocation: Richmond, VIC Mika Utzon Popov, a Danish-Australian artist and grandson of Sydney Opera House architect Jørn Utzon, draws inspiration from his global upbringing and his grandfather’s legacy. His life, spanning Denmark, Australia, and Mallorca, fostered an appreciation for the interplay of light, space, and nature, deeply influencing his […]
Christmas Trees
Client: Sureline GroupLocation: Statewide, VIC Did you know Partridge Melbourne played a key role in ensuring the safety and stability of Melbourne’s iconic Christmas trees across Victorian shopping centres and the airport? While we weren’t involved in designing these bespoke structures, we were on-site to oversee installations, manage challenges, and resolve any issues that arose. […]
Latimer House
Architect: Tobias PartnersLandscape: Myles Baldwin DesignBuilder: Cumberland BuildingLocation: Bellevue Hill, NSW Between 2016 and 2019, our structural team collaborated with Tobias Partners on a standout project — a high-end residence in Bellevue Hill. The site’s deep sand conditions posed unique engineering challenges, requiring innovative solutions to ensure the building’s stability. The structure itself is predominantly […]
Eamonn Madden Inspires
An inspiring and dynamic week at the University of Galway concluded in November, where Partridge Director Eamonn Madden engaged 250 first-year engineering students through the “Creative Response” assignment, a unique three-hour challenge designed to foster creativity in engineering by connecting analytical thinking with artistic expression. “Art in Engineering” was facilitated by Partridge for over 15 […]