Off-Grid House
This sustainable timber home. cleverly designed by Anderson Architecture, is self-sufficient in power, water, and waste. Its construction presented unique challenges. Recycled trees, felled on-site were used for rafters, requiring meticulous structural calculations due to the material’s variability. Another challenging aspect of the project was the frameless glass junction at the corner of the building […]
River House
In a riverside enclave of Melbourne, a 1930s Georgian revival residence has been transformed into a vibrant, contemporary family home by Fiona Lynch Office. The renovation respects the original architect, Marcus Martin, however later additions were carefully removed to preserve iconic decorative elements. To create a more open and functional layout for modern family living, […]
Rathdowne Estate Lookout
Partridge devised a unique structural solution for a culturally sensitive walking track and lookout project in Wollert, Victoria, working alongside Naturform. Due to cultural significance, excavation was prohibited, requiring an innovative solution. Partridge proposed fixing the structure directly to basalt outcrops, demanding a site scan to identify suitable, stable rocks. Our team addressed the problem […]
Northbridge House
This alteration and addition project presented significant structural challenges due to the steep site, restricted access, and existing house footprint. To address limited access to the lower property, Partridge collaborated with Horizon to design transportable elements and strategically cut through the tennis court slab, enabling machinery access. Careful sequencing and concrete joint placement ensured uninterrupted […]
Junior School Play Tower
Naturform engaged our team to design a safe and innovative children’s playground. The project presented unique structural challenges such as to the presence of trees, and the need to protect young users from injuries. Using advanced 3D-modelling software, Partridge designed a steel structure with perforated sheet panels for bracing. This innovative solution eliminated potential hazards […]
Bronte Cabana
Partridge worked with the Cave Urban team on this creative home extension project, which presented a series of delightfully complex engineering challenges. The curved concrete pergola roof, supported at one end by a steel-framed cabana and at the other by a single concrete column, required precise detailing and analysis. The concrete transfer slab, integrating the […]
The Cliff House
Perched on the clifftops of Dover Heights this structure exemplifies the many facets of design the Partridge team delivers to achieve the architectural vision – from the largest elements of structural slabs and walls, down to the finest details of fixings for louvre screens and stair treads. Working with Rolf Ockert and the team at […]
Terra Firma
This unique harbourside residence was designed by Luigi Rosselli Architects, and was inspired by the nearby sandstone cliffs of Longueville in NSW. Partridge worked closely along side the architectural team and Buildability Constructions to solve significant structural challenges posed by the curved forms of the building. Our team developed innovative solutions to support these unique […]
Riverfront House
This modern, minimalist home on the Parramatta River waterfront follows the site’s natural contours, elegantly raking towards the cliff, providing direct river access without increasing visible building height from the street. The house offers an uninterrupted 180-degree view of the river and parkland, seamlessly blending exterior and interior elements. The project presented some extraordinary architectural […]
Retail Apparel Group
Intermain collaborated closely with Partridge in transforming a mixed-use warehouse into a dynamic workspace. With no existing structural drawings, our team conducted thorough site investigations, including slab scanning, to evaluate the building’s structural capacity for new uses. A major challenge was converting warehouse spaces into offices, a yoga studio, and communal areas, requiring the structure […]
Frigate Bird II
The Catalina flying boat Frigate Bird II is a piece of living Australian history and has been the centre of the Powerhouse Museum transport exhibition for more than 30 years hanging, high from the roof of the Boiler Hall. Part of the museum upgrade included a plan to bring the Catalina down close to ground […]
Shelly Beach Amenities
Manly’s iconic Shelly Beach has a beautiful new amenity building. Adriano Pupilli Architects designed it with user needs in mind, while Partridge engineers ensured a strong foundation despite the challenging soil conditions. Partridge’s team worked with the geotechnical engineer and water services coordinator to design the new foundations to suit the site conditions. The underlying […]