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 […]
Lyons House Restoration
Architect: Cracknell + LonerganBuilder: Peter LucasLocation: Dolans Bay, NSW The Lyons House in Dolans Bay, a State Heritage-listed residence designed by the influential architect Robin Boyd, represents a bold exploration of form and structural balance. Constructed around 1967, the two-storey building is characterised by a first floor that cantilevers approximately 3.5 metres beyond the ground […]
Woolloomooloo Murals
Client: City of Sydney, Public Art ConservationLocation: Sydney, NSW The Woolloomooloo Mural Project stands as a significant landmark in Sydney’s cultural landscape, born from the community’s resistance to the redevelopment of the 1970s. Located on the concrete pylons of the Eastern Suburbs Railway overpass, these sixteen murals capture the stories of the people who fought […]
Abbotsford Convent
Architect: Abbotsford Convent FoundationLocation: Abbotsford, VIC The Abbotsford Convent represents a unique intersection of Melbourne’s heritage and its contemporary arts scene. The grand Convent building was constructed in 1901 to serve as the headquarters for the Sisters of the Good Shepherd. Once a bustling hive of activity that housed 150 Sisters, the precinct has since […]
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 […]
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, […]
Vogue 2026
Congratulations to our clients who were featured in Vogue’s 2026 “VL50” list of Australia’s best interior designers, architects, landscape designers and product designers. This recognition highlights not only the creative vision of Australia’s leading designers but also the collaborative engineering efforts behind their most ambitious projects. At Partridge, we’re proud to support these teams by […]
Australian Open
Designer: Moth DesignBuilder: Moth DesignLocation: Melbourne Park, VIC Partridge maintains an ongoing partnership with Moth Design, a Melbourne-based studio that creates immersive interiors and temporary installations for the hospitality and events sectors. Our collaboration focuses on the structural resolution of bespoke elements, ensuring that Moth’s creative vision is matched by material durability and ease of […]
Ballina Pump Track
Contractor: Boyds Bay GroupLandscape Architect: New Eden DesignClient: Ballina Shire CouncilLocation: Ballina, NSW Ballina Shire Council has now completed the new pump track and community precinct at Kingsford Smith Reserve, enhancing more than 20 hectares of parkland near the Richmond River and North Creek. Designed to national competition standards, the facility includes a main track, […]