Elara Playground
Ensuring safety and stability for children, we engineered footing systems for dynamic play elements at Livvi’s Place Elara playground, including a rocking cubby and a sandstone climbing rock. This playground, located in northwest Sydney and part of an initiative for inclusive play spaces, allows children of all abilities to have fun together. Partridge collaborated with […]
Sweetacres
Partridge is proud to have been part of the team transforming the historic Sweetacres factory into a lively new playground and green space for Rosebery. Our structural engineering expertise helped bring the vision of landscape architect Gallagher Studio and designers Tilt Industrial Design and Regal Innovations to life. Regal Design collaborated with Tilt, who provided […]
Christmas Trees
Partridge had a crucial role in ensuring the safety and stability of Melbourne’s iconic Christmas trees. Across Victorian shopping centres and the airport, our Melbourne team was on-site to oversee installations, manage challenges, and resolve any issues that arose, even though we weren’t involved in the initial design. Given the complex rigging design and demanding […]
Big Sculpture
The BIG Sculpture St Kilda Trail made its debut in December 2024 and ran throughout Australia’s oldest and longest-running music event, the St Kilda Festival. Partridge is proud to have supported the presentation of works by 20 contemporary Australian sculptors, thoughtfully positioned along the Upper Esplanade and within the historic, leafy streets, parks, and plazas […]
Clifton House
Partridge delivered structural engineering for this 2024 NSW Architecture Award-winning Bondi home, tackling complex site conditions. A 3-metre brick wall, retaining 1.6 metres of soil, required embedded steel rods for tension, and footings avoiding existing stormwater. A suspended slab on piles addressed the soft sand foundation, while custom concrete hobs supported the brickwork, integrated with […]
Latimer House
Partridge delivered comprehensive structural engineering services for this standout Bellevue Hill residence in collaboration with Tobias Partners. Navigating site challenges such as deep sands, we designed a robust foundation system using concrete piles and optimised excavation with a combination of sand batters and contiguous pile walls. One of the defining features of the project was […]
Alan Border Oval Pavilion
The Allan Border Oval Pavilion is a landmark clubhouse in Mosman, which features a monolithic concrete base and a lightweight steel-framed roof. The exposed concrete slab on the first floor required meticulous reinforcement design to prevent cracking. The most notable feature is the seven-metre cantilever canopy roof, supported by a truss-like frame. A significant engineering […]
Iririki House
This 1907 residence which displays the architectural influences of both the Victorian and Federation eras, has been transformed into a modern family home for seven by Madeleine Blanchfield. Partridge provided hydraulic engineering design which included a new pool, deck, and raised lawn. Prior to construction, non-destructive root mapping ensured minimal environmental impact, integrating the new […]
South Maroubra Amenities
Partridge proudly contributed to the structural engineering of the Surf Living Club and Amenities building in South Maroubra. Working with Melocco & Moore Architects and the Patterson Building Group, we designed a resilient structure to endure coastal conditions. The building features an off-form reinforced concrete (RC) roof slab with decorative banding, supported by load-bearing masonry […]
Museum Reception Desk
Furniture design and fabrication isn’t typically where you’d expect to find structural engineers, but at Partridge, our expertise extends far beyond concrete and steel. This desk’s unique design was created by joiners H Dallas for the Museum of Sydney reception area. Featuring a flared, convex, and corrugated hardwood veneer façade, it required a robust structural […]
Madjeri Canoes Suspension
Partridge played a crucial role in ensuring the safety and integrity of these suspended madjeri, installed over the reception desk at the Museum of Sydney. These bark canoes use traditional techniques and were hand-made by Uncle Ron Mason and the Gamay Rangers. The unique challenges posed by their variable properties and long-term durability required innovative […]
Rose Bay Remedial
Partridge Remedial led a $1 million project to restore 12 deteriorating balconies in a 1960s apartment block. Our scope encompassed inspections, design, supervision, and remediation. Addressing failed waterproofing membranes causing concrete spalling and water ingress, we designed a new system with a 20-year warranty, incorporating electronic leak detection for quality assurance. We also repaired deteriorated […]