Public Domain

Sydney Living Museums has undertaken the first comprehensive conservation works to the heavily deteriorated palisade fence surrounding the 1870s resting place of William Charles Wentworth. The fence was removed and stored in three-meter sections and numbered (to ensure reinstallation in the correct location after conservation works are completed) and taken to the metal workshop where they were treated and repaired. The fence design is quite intricate with a number of geometrical details that have rusted and decayed throughout the years. Only the elements that were beyond repair were to be replaced, an arduous task requiring much care and consideration. The removal of the fence also allowed for the closer inspection to the stonework below, which showed the extent of deterioration caused by the rusted fence posts and tree roots. All three courses of stonework were removed from site and taken to the stonemason’s workshop to be either be repaired, or in the case of heavily cracked copping stones, replaced – about eighty items in total. Partridge have installed screw pile footings for the new front wall to avoid harming the root system of existing trees on the site – an important part of the site’s heritage. In consideration of both the environment and practical aspects of construction, Partridge also improved the site’s drainage to prevent issues with water pooling or flooding in the future..

This impressive arbour spans 450 meters in length and stands at 10 meters high, supporting 3,500 artwork panels and 15 kilometers of stainless steel cable. The steel arches were meticulously designed to create a visually light appearance at ground level, incorporating changing radii and utilizing tapered sections and induction bending techniques to achieve the desired geometry. Through meticulous prototyping and seamless connection design, the project team and our engineers, successfully created a 25-meter wide steelwork structure that appears as a single piece with no visible seams, contributing to the stunning visual impact of the Perth Stadium Arbor.

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.

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