Earthbuilt Walling System
At Partridge, we are always exploring innovative approaches to structural engineering. Earthbuilt Technology has worked with Crest Robotics to develop ‘Charlotte’ – an autonomous robot which constructs walls from loose materials such as sand, clay, gravel, or recycled waste bound with a tensile membrane instead of cement or chemical adhesives. Layers are extruded to form […]
Arbory Afloat Pickle Ball Enclosure
Le Club Lacoste Melbourne transformed Arbory Afloat into a floating tennis court on the Yarra River as a short-term summer activation. Partridge was engaged by Bespoke Wire and Rope to provide structural engineering input for the sport court enclosure, comprising wall and roof netting installed above an operating barge. Despite its temporary nature, the enclosure […]
Rouse Hill Estate
Partridge is providing structural engineering services for the conservation of the state heritage-listed Rouse Hill Estate, a property with more than 150 years of layered history managed by Museums of History NSW. This work follows earlier restoration projects, continuing our long-term involvement with the site. Our role focuses on stabilising and strengthening the estate’s ageing […]
Multi-Headed Reclining Figure
Multi-Headed Reclining Figure (2025) is a cast-bronze sculpture by Sri Lankan-Australian artist Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran, installed on the nature strip outside Scape Kingsford beneath a mature frangipani tree. Partridge was engaged as structural engineer to support the permanent installation of the artwork within an active public streetscape. The low, reclining form and multiple projections required […]
Clovelly House
Partridge acted as structural engineers on a major alteration and addition to an existing home in Randwick. Working with architect Ahron Best Architects and builder Michael Fakhoury (Buildax), the design pursued large, open internal spaces with minimal walls, requiring steel framing, long spans, and carefully positioned beams and columns. Large openings, high ceilings, and a […]
Everchange
Rising eight metres above Denman Prospect, Everchange by Benjamin Shine is brought to life by thousands of wind-driven spinners, and a carefully engineered structural system behind the scenes. Partridge designed the steel sphere and quadripod leg frame that support the sculpture’s weight, movement, and environmental loads. Using detailed modelling and hand calculations, we refined the […]
Riserva
At Riserva Cammeray, Partridge provided structural engineering services for a finely detailed residential building designed by DKO Architecture. The structure comprises reinforced concrete slabs and walls with slender floor plates and cantilevered balconies, supporting open plan living and large glazed openings without extensive transfer structures. Careful modelling of load paths and close co-ordination maintained ceiling […]
The Sydney Mint
Partridge played a crucial role in conserving Sydney Mint’s historic verandah, built between 1811 and 1816. Originally part of the Rum Hospital, it later housed the Sydney Branch of the Royal Mint. As Sydney’s oldest public building, its preservation is paramount. The restoration focused on the deteriorating sandstone and timber elements. The first stage, finished […]
Bondi Swirl
Designing for a compact urban site, Kitty Lee Architecture collaborated with Partridge and Sea Breeze Projects on a terrace house redevelopment that retained the original worker’s cottage and added a concealed two-storey rear extension. Our structural solution enabled a spacious four-bedroom home and self-contained studio within a tight inner-city block. Slender steel portal frames provided […]
ZZ Top House
Partridge delivered the structural design for a complex renovation and expansion of an 1884 Victorian terrace in McMahon’s Point. The project, on a deep, light industrial site, included a rear studio above a four-car garage, navigating tight constraints and the need for open internal spaces. Inspired by ‘zigzag’ and ‘geode’ concepts, the architecture featured soaring […]
Northern Beaches House
Partridge provided the structural engineering for this bespoke Northern Beaches residence, working closely with Genton and Pacific Plus Constructions to resolve several complex design and construction challenges. A standout feature is the steel framing that supports the first floor, including a rear span where a column suspends the first-floor beam from the roof structure to […]
Ithaca
Partridge’s Remedial team recently restored Ithaca, a multi-unit residential building in Elizabeth Bay, NSW. Exposed to coastal conditions, the building suffered concrete spalling and steel corrosion. Our team conducted a forensic investigation and delivered targeted repairs, including concrete restoration, corrosion mitigation, protective coatings, and steel window refurbishment. Acting as superintendent, we managed tendering, contractor selection, […]