Treasures of Tusculum

The development and history of architectural practice has much in common with the evolution of engineering design practice. Both disciplines are deeply intertwined, sharing foundational principles of innovation, problem-solving, and responsiveness to the changing needs of society. In recognition of these shared legacies, Engineering Heritage Sydney (Engineers Australia’s Sydney division of EHA) is currently developing […]

Ballina Pump Track

Contractor: Boyds Bay GroupLandscape Architect: New Eden DesignClient: Ballina Shire CouncilLocation: Ballina, NSW Ballina’s Kingsford Smith reserve is being enhanced with a new pump track and upgraded community area. This project, aiming to revitalise over 20 hectares of parkland in line with Ballina’s vision for public spaces, involves key partners. Working closely with Velosolutions for […]

Bellevue Hill House

Architect: Tribe Studio ArchitectsBuilder: Laycock ConstructionLocation: Bellevue Hill, NSW Partridge worked closely with Tribe Studio and Laycock Construction on the restoration and extension of a heritage-listed Arts and Crafts home in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. Originally built around 1915, the residence has been reimagined for contemporary living while carefully preserving its historical character—a balance that was […]

Stanmore House

Architect: Sam Crawford ArchitectsBuilder: Build by DesignLocation: Stanmore, NSW The redevelopment of a house in Stanmore presented a significant engineering challenge, mainly because it is located in an area prone to overland flooding. Partridge, working alongside Sam Crawford Architects, was engaged for hydraulic and civil consulting to assess the flood risk and develop practical solutions. […]

Babylon

Architect: Casey Brown ArchitectureBuilder: David Campbell BuildingLocation: Avalon, NSW April 2025 EDM + Blog BabylonArchitect: Casey Brown ArchitectureBuilder: David Campbell BuildingLocation: Avalon, NSW A key architectural feature is the arrangement of the living areas beneath a 320-square-metre kidney-shaped roof. Characterised by the absence of right angles, these spaces boast ceilings exceeding four metres in height, […]

Beaumaris House

Architect: Olaver ArchitectureBuilder: OwnerLocation: Beaumaris, VIC At Beaumaris House, Partridge worked closely with Olaver for a highly considered residential project where concrete elements played a central architectural role. Our focus was on ensuring that these structural components not only performed as required but also aligned with the visual and spatial intentions of the design. A […]

Ghost Gum House

Architect: Adriano Pupilli ArchitectsBuilder: Hammond BuildingLocation: Sydney, NSW The Ghost Gum House in Manly presented Partridge with intricate structural engineering challenges within the context of a detailed alterations and additions project, designed by Adriano Pupilli Architects and built by Hammond Building. Central to the project was the conversion of an attic space, complicated by the […]

Sydney’s Chinatown Renewal

Architect: Aspect StudiosClient: City of SydneyLocation: Sydney, NSW Partridge is providing hydraulic and civil engineering support for the renewal of Dixon Street, the cultural heart of Sydney’s Chinatown. The project, led by Aspect Studios for the City of Sydney, is currently at the tender stage and forms part of a broader plan to improve the […]

ZZ Top House

Architect: CplusCBuilder: CplusCLocation: McMahons Point, NSW Partridge worked closely with CplusC architects and builders to provide structural engineering design for the renovation and expansion of a dual-frontage Victorian terrace in McMahon’s Point. Originally built in 1884, the project involved unique site conditions. The long block with both front and rear access was situated in a […]

Four Mile Reserve

Architect: Moir StudioClient: Brewarrina Shire CouncilLocation: Brewarrina, NSW Partridge is working alongside Moir Landscape Architecture to deliver civil, structural, and hydraulic engineering services for the Four Mile Reserve upgrade, a Brewarrina Shire Council project. Located in remote outback NSW on the Barwon/Darling River, Brewarrina Shire covers 19,000 square kilometres and borders Queensland. The shire is […]

The Diver

Artists: Dean Colls and Louise SkaceLocation: St Kilda, VIC Public art transforms spaces, from towering sculptures to delicate installations. Behind these creations, structural engineers play a critical role, ensuring they are safe, stable, and enduring. Their work balances artistic vision with practical demands, making these pieces possible. Structural engineers perform precise calculations to ensure sculptures […]

N-S-E-W Sculpture

Artist: Warren LangleyDesigner: Tilt Industrial DesignLocation: Homebush, NSW The N-S-E-W sculpture, created by Warren Langley in collaboration with Dennis Golding, captures Homebush Station’s role as a hub of movement. Tilt Industrial Design and Partridge worked together to bring the project to life. The Partridge team ensured the sculpture’s structural integrity, while Tilt managed the design, […]