Pyrmont Remediation
Balconies and integrated planter boxes are among the most vulnerable parts of any residential building, and in this Pyrmont complex, aging waterproofing was quietly letting moisture compromise the structure below. To solve the issue, Partridge worked alongside Paragon Apartment Management, The Strata Collective, and contractor ACM to deliver specialist remedial engineering that addressed the root […]
Water Story
Water Story is a pair of artworks by artist Lucy Simpson located in the St George Hospital Acute Services building in Kogarah, NSW. Partridge provided structural engineering services for the project from initial design through to site installation. Working within a sterile hospital environment, Partridge balanced strict maintenance and safety requirements with the artist’s organic […]
Woolloomooloo Murals
Partridge was engaged by the City of Sydney to deliver structural remediation for the Woolloomooloo Murals, a landmark public art installation on the Eastern Suburbs Railway overpass pylons. The original steel-framed mural system had suffered significant corrosion from trapped moisture and long-term exposure, threatening the integrity of the artworks. We undertook detailed inspection of existing […]
Ballina Pump Track
Ballina Shire Council upgraded more than 20 hectares of parkland near the Richmond River and North Creek, adding a pump track to the Kingsford Smith Reserve, Designed to national competition standards, the facility includes a main track, junior track with alternate line, spectator areas, shelters and supporting amenities. Partridge delivered civil, hydraulic and structural engineering […]
Interwoven
The artists, working with Tilt Industrial Design, developed this installation comprising suspended LED neon tubes arranged in an interwoven formation, supported by a concealed aluminium and steel framework. Partridge’s role focused on developing a structural system that could adapt to the existing infrastructure while maintaining the clarity and lightness of the artistic concept. Although visually […]
Giant Hose
Installed at the Gallery of Modern Art forecourt, The Big Hose (2022–25) is a 119-metre-long oversized garden hose celebrating Queensland’s verandahs and subtropical gardens. The playful sculpture, located at Kurilpa Point on the Brisbane River, reflects local histories of First Peoples, migration, and art through a large-scale, interactive form. Partridge provided structural engineering to turn […]
Elizabeth Bay Apartments
Partridge provided structural engineering and project management services for remedial works on the eastern façade of a of a building in a heritage area. The team conducted detailed inspections of the lintels and prepared a scope of works to remove spalling elements and carry out façade repairs, including repainting. Appointed as project manager, our team […]
Mosman House III
Partridge collaborated with Tribe Studio Architects and SD Construct on a complex structural upgrade for a three-level home above Balmoral Beach. The upper floor accommodates main living areas to capture harbour and district views, while bedrooms and bathrooms on the ground level are arranged around courtyards and a northern garden. Over 30,000 recycled bricks give […]
Woollahra Renovation
Partridge provided structural engineering services for the conversion of an existing garage rooftop suspended concrete slab into a new outdoor terrace area. Our initial scope involved assessing the structural capacity of the existing slab and supporting elements to determine load-carrying limits and governing constraints for proposed additions, including a spa pool and barbecue area. Based […]
Hourglass Tree
Partridge provided structural engineering services for this public artwork created by artist Mark O’Ryan and constructed by fabricator Lump Sculpture as part of Inner West Council’s GreenWay project. Located beside the Dulwich Hill light rail corridor, the installation combines ecological regeneration with structural design, providing a dedicated habitat for local bats within a restored native […]
Amphibian Shelter
Partridge recently provided structural engineering for an endangered frog conservation facility at Melbourne Zoo. Developed by Zoos Victoria following the 2019–20 bushfires, the specialised shelter supports critical species recovery programs. Our structural scope focused on designing a durable steel portal frame carport structure. This system protects a series of EPS-panelled refrigerated box units, which maintain […]
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, […]