Upper Hunter Innovation Center

Muswellbrook’s bustling Bridge Street welcomes a new landmark: the Donald Horne Building. Multi-functional spaces for learning and research blend with commercial activity, all housed within a concrete frame defying gravity with a vast atrium and intricate façade. Situated between historic Loxton House and Weidman Cottage, the Donald Horne is connected by a stunning glass bridge […]

The Abbey

Total areas of crumbling sandstone block walls needing to be removed and replaced whilst maintaining stability presented Partridge, the architects, and builders with major challenges, but through a collaborative on-site restoration, the Abbey was transformed. The project also involved construction of the old stables into open plan clerestory residential accommodation with strengthening steelwork exposed and […]

Drill Hall House

Drill Hall House is a remarkable architectural project led by Tobias Partners. The former army drill hall, built in 1905, underwent a meticulous restoration and adaptation process to transform it into a contemporary open home. The architects successfully achieved a modern aesthetic while preserving and incorporating the original details, respecting the existing form, site attributes, […]

Courtyard House

Originally an 1885 Italian terrace, the building had undergone various changes over the years, serving as a boarding house before being reconfigured into a single dwelling. Partridge played a critical role in the successful transformation of this house by meticulously addressing the detailing of connections and sizing of structural members. Through collaborative efforts, the Courtyard […]

Queen Victoria Building

The Queen Victoria Building, a magnificent sandstone structure from the late nineteenth century, underwent essential renovations. Our involvement encompassed strengthening and upgrading the balustrades to meet current Australian standards, as well as the restoration and enhancement of stairways, walkways, and toilet facilities. These renovations aimed to ensure compliance with modern regulations while preserving the historical […]