Mentor Networking
For many skilled migrants, building a career in Australia is about more than just finding a job. It involves navigating new industry expectations and rebuilding professional networks from scratch. This was the central theme of Sydney East Community College’s (SECC) recent Mentor Program Networking Night, which brought together over 100 industry professionals to foster connections […]
Woollahra Renovation
Architect: Site Studio ArchitectureLocation: Woollahra, NSW Designed by Site Studio Architecture, the project involved the conversion of an existing garage rooftop suspended concrete slab into an outdoor terrace area. Partridge was initially engaged to assess the structural capacity of the existing slab and supporting structure in relation to proposed additional loads, including a spa pool […]
Hourglass Tree
Artist: Mark O’RyanFabricator: Lump SculptureLocation: Dulwich Hill, NSW Public art often brings together architecture, landscape and engineering in unexpected ways. A new sculpture delivered as part of Sydney’s GreenWay project is one example, combining habitat creation, ecological regeneration and structural design within a single installation. Partridge provided structural engineering services for the artwork by artist […]
Hassall Park Cricket Nets
Client: Ku-Ring-Gai CouncilLocation: Saint Ives, NSW The Hassall Park Cricket Nets project for Ku-ring-gai Council involved the design of a lightweight, long-span steel and mesh structure supporting cricket practice nets. Design actions were governed primarily by wind loads and localised impact from cricket ball strike. Partridge reviewed a range of light and medium gauge steel […]
Amphibian Shelter
Architect: Zoos VictoriaBuilder: Zoos VictoriaLocation: Parkville, VIC Conservation projects often call for a level of environmental control that goes well beyond standard building requirements. Structural engineering plays an important role in supporting these specialised facilities, particularly where sensitive species recovery programs depend on stable conditions and durable infrastructure.Partridge recently contributed to one such project through […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wentworth Mausoleum
Client: Museums of History, NSWGeotech: Douglas PartnersLocation: Vaucluse, NSW The Wentworth Mausoleum stands as one of Australia’s most significant funerary monuments and serves as the final resting place for William Charles Wentworth, who was the primary author of the first draft of the New South Wales constitution. Constructed in the 1870s, this State Heritage-listed structure […]
The Glasshouse Restoration
Architect: Cracknell + LonerganBuilder: Peter LucasLocation: Castlecrag, NSW Positioned within the steep bushland of North Sydney, the Glasshouse at Castlecrag is an essential piece of Australia’s mid-century architectural heritage. Designed by Bill Lucas and completed around 1957, this State Heritage-listed residence is a defining example of post-war structural experimentation. Partridge was recently engaged to perform […]