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Sawtooth House: Victorian Terrace Gets Industrial-Inspired Extension in Kingston upon Thames

architecture-design · 2026-07-30

Francesco Pierazzi Architects has completed Sawtooth House, a renovation and extension of a Victorian terraced house in Kingston upon Thames, UK. The project replaces an outdated rear extension with a contemporary addition that draws inspiration from the town's industrial heritage, specifically the sawtooth roof profiles of former manufacturing buildings. The 180 m² project was completed in 2024 and features materials and systems from suppliers including Cortizo, PoaloInteriors, Velux, and Wienerberger Koramic. The design team included lead architect Francesco Pierazzi Architects, main contractor Nathan Dew/MMMJ, structural engineer Harrison Shortt Structural Engineers, building control by Vantage Building Control, and joinery by Ashton Woodcraft. Photographs were taken by Peter Molloy. The project is categorized under Renovation, Extension, and Sustainability.

Key facts

  • Francesco Pierazzi Architects designed Sawtooth House in Kingston upon Thames, UK.
  • The project is a renovation and extension of a Victorian terraced house.
  • The extension replaces an obsolete rear addition with a contemporary design.
  • The design is inspired by the sawtooth roof profiles of Kingston's industrial buildings.
  • The project area is 180 m².
  • Completion year is 2024.
  • Suppliers include Cortizo, PoaloInteriors, Velux, and Wienerberger Koramic.
  • Photographer is Peter Molloy.

Entities

Artists

  • Francesco Pierazzi

Institutions

  • Francesco Pierazzi Architects
  • Nathan Dew/MMMJ
  • Harrison Shortt Structural Engineers
  • Vantage Building Control
  • Ashton Woodcraft
  • Cortizo
  • PoaloInteriors
  • Velux
  • Wienerberger Koramic

Locations

  • Kingston upon Thames
  • United Kingdom

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