Abbotsford Convent
A living heritage precinct with constantly changing use presents complex structural demands at the Abbotsford Convent, where Partridge provided structural assessments for event and adaptive reuse scenarios. The State Heritage-listed former convent now operates as a major arts and cultural hub in Melbourne, with temporary installations introducing loads never envisaged in the original fabric. We […]
Hawthorn Renovation
Beneath the facade of this heritage home, creating a new basement required an engineering approach that protected the historic structure while solving complex site constraints. Working alongside the architects and heritage consultants, Partridge developed an integrated civil and structural design that supported the architectural vision through every stage of evolution. Because the excavation pushed close […]
Gulf Station
Gulf Station in Yarra Glen is one of the country’s oldest and most intact pioneer farm complexes, welcoming families, school groups, and visitors to experience early rural history firsthand. When a deteriorating barn wall required evaluation, Partridge was engaged to assess the timber framing, connections, and overall structural integrity. Rather than applying a blanket fix, […]
Loxton House
Partridge provided structural engineering services to support the adaptive reuse of this 1838 Colonial Georgian building for modern office and restaurant use. Working with Engenicom for Muswellbrook Shire Council, our role focused on understanding how the historic stone, masonry, and timber structure performed. We carried out detailed investigations to identify where discreet strengthening was genuinely […]
Awaba House
Awaba House in Booragul has reopened as a contemporary lakeside hospitality venue following its restoration by BKA Architecture for Lake Macquarie City Council. Originally dating from the 1927 rebuild, the historic property suffered significant fire damage in 2019. During construction, Partridge provided specialised consulting services, focusing on facade and roof waterproofing. Working alongside structural engineers […]
Wentworth Mausoleum
Partridge Engineering is providing structural engineering advice to Museums of History NSW for the State Heritage-listed Wentworth Mausoleum in Vaucluse, the 1870s sandstone monument and burial place of William Charles Wentworth. Our work includes assessment of the above-ground structure and subterranean crypt, accessed for the first time in over a century through carefully managed opening […]
Matchworks
At the historic Matchworks precinct in Cremorne, Partridge provides structural engineering for the adaptive reuse of the former Bryant and May industrial complex. Collaborating with Denton Corker Marshall, SJB Interiors, and Alfasi Property, the engineering team assessed the capacity of original red-brick masonry and structural framing to accommodate contemporary loads within this heritage-listed site. Adapting […]
Lyons House
Partridge completed a detailed structural condition assessment of the State Heritage-listed Lyons House in Dolans Bay, designed by Robin Boyd. The 1960s residence is defined by bold 3.5m cantilevers on all sides, supported by a hybrid timber and concealed steel framing system over a concrete slab and load-bearing masonry base. We developed a comprehensive Spacegass […]
Coogee House III
Partridge worked closely with the architect and builder to develop concealed structural systems that support the home’s stepped brick arched tunnel, allowing the masonry to read as a continuous form while hidden steel framing manages the structural forces within. Reinforced screed ties the staggered arches together, enabling spans of up to 7.5 metres above large […]
Putty Passiv
This Passivhaus required a highly coordinated structural approach to support its role as a lightweight, off-grid dwelling in the bushland of Putty Valley, NSW. Partridge developed the structural system around prefabricated wall, floor and roof panels, ensuring that framing, connections and load paths aligned with the project’s stringent airtightness and thermal performance requirements. The split-pavilion […]
The Glasshouse
Partridge delivered a structural condition assessment of the heritage-listed Glasshouse at Castlecrag, a mid-century residence celebrated for its dramatic cantilevered form and lightweight hybrid steel–timber structure. Supported by a central braced steel core anchored into the sloping rock face, the house projects outward to appear suspended within the bushland canopy. Using a detailed Spacegass model, […]
Australian Open Temporary Structures
Partridge maintains an ongoing partnership with Moth Design, a Melbourne-based studio delivering immersive interiors and temporary installations for the hospitality and events sectors. Our role is to resolve the structural requirements of bespoke elements so that creative intent is supported by durability, stability and efficient construction. For the Asahi booth at the Australian Open, we […]