Heritage Meets Modernity
Project: Paperbark BondiArchitect: Madeleine Blanchfield ArchitectsBuilder: Venari ProjectsLocation: Bondi, NSW The Paperbark Bondi project is a stunning example of how modern architecture can be seamlessly integrated with heritage buildings. Partridge was proud to be a part of this project, providing the structural engineering expertise that allowed the architects to achieve their vision for the home. […]
A Celebration of Art and Engineering
Project: Sculpture by the SeaLocation: Bondi and Cottesloe Held annually in Bondi and Cottesloe, Sculpture by the Sea is a renowned free-to-the-public exhibition showcasing sculptures by artists from around the world. The event attracts over a million visitors each year, making it one of the most popular art events in the Southern Hemisphere. India Collins, […]
Revitalisation Unveiled
Project: Mosman Square and Village GreenLandscape Architect: Aspect StudiosLocation: Mosman, NSW Mosman’s iconic Square and Village Green have been officially reopened following a comprehensive urban renewal project, transforming these beloved public spaces into vibrant hubs for community gatherings, outdoor dining, and family-friendly activities. The Square now features an interactive play area seamlessly blending into the […]
Award-winning Timber Innovation
Project: Pocket PassivArchitect: Anderson ArchitectureBuilder: Mindful BuildingLocation: Glebe, NSW Pocket Passiv posed a set of challenges and opportunities from the beginning. The project initially aimed at constructing a secondary dwelling, renovating an existing terrace house, and upgrading a corner shop on the site. However, it eventually transformed into a standalone studio dwelling at the rear […]
Transformative Renovation
Project: Vaucluse Residence XVArchitect: Tobias PartnersBuilder: HorizonLocation: Vaucluse, NSW Partridge Engineers played a pivotal role in what evolved from a modest project into extensive alterations and additions to a house Partridge initially designed in 2000. As the project unfolded, unanticipated structural challenges emerged, necessitating substantial intervention. The result of our collective efforts is a striking […]
Private Sanctuary
Project: Northbridge HouseArchitect: Tobias PartnersBuilder: Pacific Plus ConstructionsLocation: Northbridge, NSW Located in the serene landscape of Northbridge, this newly constructed residence beautifully blends architectural excellence with a consideration of environmental consciousness. Spearheaded by Tobias Partners, the design seamlessly harmonises the structure with its natural surroundings, paying homage to the area’s rich history and the Cammeraygal […]
Paddington House Stairs
Architect: Pohio Adams ArchitectsBuilder: Superior InteriorsPhotography: Kathrine Lu The Paddington House stairs posed a tricky problem of designing an elegant 3-storey spiral staircase within an old existing building, with very little opportunity to rely on the existing structure nor any new columns to support the weight of the stair.The stairs had to act as a […]
Celebrating 40 Years of Engineering
Partridge is celebrating 40 years! We are proud of our achievements thus far, made possible by our people, our clients, our friends, and our partners. Our values guide what we do and are reflected in our projects across structures, events and art, remediation, civil and stormwater, and in our extended family of 65 employees. Partridge […]
Bilgola Beach House with Olson Kundig
Resting in the sand dunes of Bilgola Beach, this 873-square-metre house overlooks the beach and the ocean. The property’s entrance leads to a self-contained and vast residence that can be opened up to the guest wings. Partridge collaborated on this project with internationally renowned Seattle-based firm, Olson Kundig as their first project completed in Australia. […]
ACSE Winner – Designer Store Floating Stairs
Partridge proudly takes home the 2021 Award for Excellence in Structural Engineering in the Unusual Building Projects Category! The sculptural floating stair is a wonderful example of excellence in steel design, engineering, and construction while dealing with the constraints of an existing (strata-titled) building and the many demands of a live fit-out project. The main […]
Winner: Excellence in Structural Engineering – Balmain House
Architects: ChenChow Little Balmain House is a wonderful example of engineering excellence in residential design and construction. The project involved excavation depths of 10m; design of sandstone sea-walls fronting Sydney Harbour; remediation of an 1880’s sandstone heritage-listed cottage; expressed timber framing; a steel-framed tension-tie roof and a steel helical stair; off-form cast-insitu concrete; heated polished […]
Award Winning Mosman House – An Engineering Case Study
Architect: Smart Design Studio Mosman House is a domestic, residential project that was effectively three projects in one. The undertaking involved the significant renovations and “alterations & additions” to a grand old mansion, the construction on the adjacent property of an all-new pavilion/residence featuring exceptional and ornate off-form concrete throughout, and the construction of a […]