Temporary Art

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 Christmas installation schedule, our supervision was essential. With the original engineer based in NSW and unable to inspect in person, we provided critical oversight to guarantee the safety, stability, and success of each installation. ­

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 of St Kilda. Collaborating closely with the artists, we were able to achieve the structural requirements without compromising the visual appeal or intended message of their creations. Our role as structural engineers ensures that these works are presented safely and appropriately, meeting the unique challenges of outdoor installation. Our team focussed on critical aspects such as wind loads, structural integrity, stability, and deflection prevention, ensuring that each artwork present no danger to humans and endures in its environment for the duration of its placement.


A rainbow centrepiece now marks Pride Square in Newtown, NSW was unveiled by the Prime Minister, Mr Anthony Albanese on Saturday February 11, 2023. The beacon, celebrating diversity, was designed by Trigger and fabricated by AGFABS. Partridge provided the structural design for the artwork, and its aluminium welded frame and concrete footing. Trigger’s self described brief was to bring ‘joyous visibility’ to Pride Square, located in the centre of Newtown in Sydney’s Inner West, and enhance this public space as one where everybody is welcome. The installation provided a backdrop to Inner West Council’s World Pride events in the Square, and continues to play a role in its day-to-day life.

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Christmas Trees

Christmas Trees

Big Sculpture

Big Sculpture

Pride Square Beacon

Pride Square Beacon

Exmouth Pyramid

Exmouth Pyramid

Donut

Donut

Sky Mirror

Sky Mirror

Bronze Mangrove Sculptures

Bronze Mangrove Sculptures

Christmas Tree – King St Wharf

Christmas Tree – King St Wharf

United Nations

United Nations

Mardi Gras Escalator Arches

Mardi Gras Escalator Arches

Double Vision

Double Vision