Boot Factory
Partridge, in collaboration with Archer Office and Waverley Council, was involved in the revitalisation of The Boot Factory in Bondi Junction. The iconic 1892 heritage-listed building, once a shoe-making factory, has been standing vacant since 2007 after being saved from demolition by community efforts. The transformation into a civic innovation hub integrates the Mill Hill […]
Bonny Bronte
The architects aimed to maximise natural light and airflow while maintaining the relaxed aesthetic of a beach house, favouring the use of classic coastal materials such as weatherboard cladding and sandstone. Our team worked closely with the architects in designing a structural system that accommodates a central double-height void, which required careful engineering to ensure […]
Manly House
TF Architects and David Campbell Building faced a unique set of challenges with the design and construction of this unique house in Manly NSW. The design included a five-meter concrete cantilever at the first floor, with a steel-framed counterpart at roof level, curved roof profile with special glazing requirements, bespoke steel stairs, and off-form concrete […]
Galara
Partridge was engaged to design the structural framework for Galara – a monumental Aboriginal spear sculpture at the Wee Hur Regent Street student accommodation project in Redfern. The 12-story spear is a symbol of the First Nations people’s deep connection to the region’s waterways that once ran through the area. Galara means ‘fish harpoon’ in […]
Somerville Park Amenities
The Somerville Park Sports Pavilion is a modern amenities facility in Eastwood designed by Sam Crawford Architects for the City of Parramatta. Partridge overcame foundation challenges posed by reactive clays and buried services with steel UB beams featuring 2.6-meter double cantilevers, supported by slender CHS columns. Transparent roof cladding eliminated the need for cross bracing, […]
Cascade Terrace
Cascade Terrace demonstrates the blending of historical and modern elements. The project’s focus was to structurally integrate the original Victorian terrace with a 1980s extension, enhancing spatial flow and functionality. Partridge made significant structural modifications, including large sliding glass windows beneath a steel awning and operable timber louvres on the upper-level façade for improved ventilation […]
Annandale House
This early-nineteen-hundred, Victorian era home involved preserving the heritage significant original house structure, while adding a new two-storey rear extension. The rear extension needed to comply with Council’s Heritage conservation and solar access requirements which resulted in a mansard roof form with bedroom dormer windows. The architectural design flows seamlessly from internal spaces to the rear […]
Galston Aquatic + Leisure Centre
Partridge provided structural design for the refurbishment of a community swimming pool in Galston, NSW. The project included a new roof, a family changing room, and a multi-purpose accessible changing area. Our team collaborated closely with architects and builders to ensure the safety of the existing concrete pool and the new timber and steel truss […]
Collins Beach House
The Collins Beach House appears effortlessly integrated into its coastal surroundings. This architectural marvel appears effortless, but meticulous planning went into its design. The unusual site with its angled layout and nearby properties posed challenges. The architects, engineering team and builder worked together in devising a three-volume design approach to overcome the site’s constraints. This […]
Lunar New Year
Partridge collaborated with Basalt Studio, Regiment Workshop, and Haymarket HQ to bring Haymarket’s “Neon Playground” installation to life, celebrating the 2024 Lunar New Year. Our focus was on the structural integrity and certification of the project’s centrepiece – a majestic, almost six-metre-tall dragon sculpture crafted from locally sourced marine plywood. Transforming Basalt Studio’s initial wooden […]
Harbour House
The Harbour House in Sydney is a product of global teamwork – designed by SAOTA, TKD Architects, and Partridge. The site, born from the demolition of four existing properties, provided a fresh canvas for an ambitious architectural vision. A stone-clad entryway canopy utilises tapered steel beams for support. Isolation springs support a unique suspended reinforced […]
Bronte House
Facing challenging coastal slopes and loose sand, Bronte House, designed by Tribe Studio and built by Robert Plumb Build, features innovative structural solutions. Hand-augured piles (250mm diameter) allowed excavation for the pool and lower levels within limited space. Exposed raw concrete slabs serve as both floors and ceilings. A unique feature is the “hanging” concrete […]