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Rigging Contractor: Rise PacificClient: Powerhouse MuseumLocation: Ultimo, NSW At Partridge, we love a good engineering challenge, especially when it involves a piece of Australian history. Recently, in collaboration with the talented team at Rise Pacific, we took on an exciting project to give visitors to the Powerhouse Museum an entirely new perspective on one of its […]
Cara Djubak
Artists: Justin Martin, Susan Milne, Greg StonehouseDesign consultation: Tilt Industrial DesignLocation: Kwinana, WA The Cara Djubak public artwork on Thomas Road has become an iconic landmark and a prominent entry statement to the Casuarina region. Towering at 10 metres and over seven metres wide, this striking landmark was completed in February 2024. Cara Djubak portrays a […]
Sculpture by the Sea
Once again, Partridge has collaborated with Sculpture by the Sea to celebrate local and international artists along Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach to Tamarama trail. John Petrie and Clayton Blake’s artworks are two of many installations we are bringing to life. Our focus was on ensuring the structural integrity of the artworks while maintaining the artistic […]
Partridge Gives Back
The Partridge team had a fantastic time at the Horizon Golf Day! We enjoyed friendly competition, great company, and the opportunity to support two incredible organizations: the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation and the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse. As a bonus, our team snagged second place for Best Dressed! Thanks to Horizon for organizing such a well-run […]
Waterloo Station Artworks
Artist: Nicole MonksDesigners: mili miliLocation: Sydney, NSW The Sydney Metro Waterloo Station, a new three-storey facility designed by John McAslan and Partners, opened in late 2024 as part of the Sydney Metro City line. A key feature of the station is the collaborative artwork Footprints on Gadigal Nura, developed with the Gadigal community and led by artist […]
Southern Cross Playtower
Landscape Architect: NaturformLocation: Caroline Springs, VIC Partridge partnered with Naturform to design and certify a children’s playground, addressing structural challenges with a strong focus on child safety. The steel design and detailing required careful planning to eliminate hazards, with connections specifically designed to prevent pinch points and potential injuries. A major challenge involved the complex steel modelling […]
Somerville Park Amenities
Architect: Sam Crawford ArchitectsBuilder: Syed Qadri – 2020 ProjectsLocation: Eastwood, NSW The Somerville Park Sports Pavilion is a modern amenities facility in Eastwood designed by Sam Crawford Architects for the City of Parramatta. This project presented unique challenges in its foundation design due to complex ground conditions characterised by highly reactive clays over weathered shale, compounded by […]
Galara Sculpture
Artist: Nicole MonksDesigners: mili miliLocation: Redfern, NSW Partridge was commissioned by mili mili, on behalf of Indigenous artist Nicole Monks, to design the structural framework and fixings for a large Aboriginal spear sculpture, a key feature of the Wee Hur Regent Street student accommodation project in Redfern. Galara – meaning ‘fish harpoon’ from Dharug language – stands […]
Allan Border Oval Pavilion
Architect: Archer OfficeClient: Mosman Municipal CouncilBuilder: Reitsma ConstructionsLocation: Mosman, NSW Well deserved recognition goes to Archer Office, awarded in the Public Architecture category at the 2025 NSW Architecture Awards for the Allan Border Oval Pavilion. This landmark clubhouse for the Mosman community features expressed structural elements that demanded creativity and innovation, resulting in a building that clearly […]
Windale Library
Architect: Adriano Pupilli ArchitectureBuilder: Norths ConstructionLocation: Windale, NSW Partridge played a key role in the structural design of the Windale Hub, now completed and serving the community. This new high-tech venue in Lake Macquarie offers various facilities, including a digital fabrication space, a recording studio, and a contemporary library, all designed to foster community engagement and creativity. […]
Madjeri Suspension
Designers: Uncle Ron Mason and The Gamay RangersInstaller: Rise PacificLocation: Museum of Sydney, NSW The Dharawal word ‘madjeri’ refers to a canoe or small floating vessel. These vessels were crafted by Aboriginal people with a deep-rooted ancestral and cultural connection to coastal Sydney. Dharawal Country spans from Sydney Harbour, down to the Shoalhaven, and as far […]
City to Surf
The Partridge team’s impressive showing at the City2Surf was more than just a race. With ideal weather and a vibrant atmosphere, last month’s running event was a resounding success. The team demonstrated dedication and camaraderie and conquered the 14km course with fifteen strong. The post-race brunch was a well-deserved reward for their hard work. But […]