Public Domain

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 soil conditions, consisting of fill overlying weathered sandstone, were factored into the design of a stiffened raft slab foundation over bucket piers founded in a medium dense sand layer. The project’s location demanded careful consideration of existing Sydney Water assets and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment and the protection of public infrastructure.

Long Reef Surf Life Saving Club

Partridge was part of the consultancy team for the renewed Long Reef Surf Life Saving Club. Collaborating closely with architects and landscape architects, our team contributed to the design and implementation of the three new buildings. This extended to the landscaping elements, including the integration of off-form concrete bench seats suspended over significant tree root zones. The main social hub was designed to provide amenities to outdoor spaces, reducing the building’s footprint and promoting interaction with the surrounding environment. The main pavilion, featuring a function room on the second storey, offers panoramic views of North Head and glimpses of the existing dunescape and Banksia Grove.