Project: Big Sculpture
Location: St Kilda, VIC
Partridge is proud to support emerging and established artists by providing structural engineering advice and certification to ensure the safety of sculptures in public places. Our contributions focus 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.

Above: Automotive Geologies by Jason Waterhouse
The newly launched BIG Sculpture St Kilda Trail made its debut in December and will run 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.

Above: Polycellular by Kate Howard
Collaborating closely with the artists, we were able to achieve the structural requirements without compromising the visual appeal or intended message of their creations.

Above: Rorschach by Christabel Wigley
Our role as structural engineers ensures that these works are presented safely and appropriately, meeting the unique challenges of outdoor installation.

Above: Daphne by Mark Schaller

Partridge directors Peter Standen and Jo Grayson (left) celebrate the launch at Linden Art with Big Sculpture curators Adrian Spurr and Mariella Del Conte (right).