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 […]
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 […]
Endurance
Artist: Dean CollsLocation: St Kilda, VIC Installed along St Kilda Road, Endurance by Dean Colls is a four-metre bronze sculpture that sits directly within the public realm. Colls uses the modest form of a pair of fish to explore vulnerability, stoicism and collective existence. Positioned slightly at odds with one another, the sardines appear both […]
Ocean House
Architect: Woodward ArchitectsBuilder: Baily ConstructionsLocation: North Avoca, NSW Designed by Matthew Woodward Architecture, Ocean House sits close to the shoreline at North Avoca. Partridge worked closely with the architect to deliver the structural and hydraulic engineering, supporting the design vision while addressing the challenges of an exposed coastal environment. The project introduces a secondary dwelling […]
Nikki Akbari
Role: Associate, StructuralLocation: Sydney, NSW For Nikki Akbari, some of the most practical lessons in structural engineering have been gathered far from the office. During a recent presentation to the Association of Consulting Structural Engineers (ACSE) New South Wales, she shared how the daily realities of raising young children have refined the very skills required […]
Headland House
Architect: Richards StanisichBuilder: Alvarez ConstructionsLocation: South Bondi. NSW Transforming an original Art Deco apartment building on the South Bondi headland into a single residence required more than careful design. The project, designed by Richards Stanisich, demanded a structural approach capable of supporting significant changes while preserving the building’s character. The external masonry walls were retained, […]
Staircases
“Stairs are your teacher; they teach you to be stronger… and every time life puts some stairs before you, accept them as a present,” wrote the Turkish playwright and philosopher Mehmet Murat Ildan. For structural engineers, the sentiment resonates in a different way. Designing stairs presents constant opportunities to learn, to resolve complex structural challenges, […]