Inside the light-filled rural hideaway of legendary artists Langlands & Bell

For the second film in our series, Homing In, our co-founder, Matt Gibberd, journeys to rural Kent to explore the theme of light with artist duo Ben Langlands and Nikki Bell in their luminous, self-built eco-home. As with each of the films in the series, we aim to show how adherence to five key design principles - space, light, materials, nature and decoration - allows you, in Matt’s words, “to live a better and more fulfilled life.”
In Ben and Nikki's home, light shines brightest. In fact, the space has been designed to facilitate their daily migrations and the changing light that moves with them throughout the house. And as artists, they know precisely what kind of light they want to usher into their home and how to achieve the desired level of illumination at any given hour of the day.
Written and presented by Matt Gibberd
Filming: Edmund Cook
Editing: David Potter
Production: Hannah Phillips
Graphic Design: Ben Tucker
Music: Father
Artwork by Langlands & Bell. For more information please visit www.langlandsan...
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[@claudiamason1]

The gentle nature of Ben and Nikki while guiding us through this purely beautiful home was very moving to me. And yes 'relationship' was a theme: the soft hues of the gentle landscape uninterrupted by Untitled white walls, mutual enhancement of interior, exterior and natural landscape all around, all flowing together.

[@rupertgale537]

Beautiful film Modern House. Fantastic artists who have created an interior perfect for them and their lifestyle. So envious of the blowing meadow-land outside and peace...

[@annjohnson8437]

This home and its location are extremely soothing. ❤

[@susanelainesanner]

For me, well, of course I agree. Extremely soothing. For this video, the music was inobtrusive but full of a quiet character, soothing. I wouldn't wish to hear it over long periods if I lived in the house. But in this video, the music worked very well to cushion the words and soften those times when no one spoke aloud. It often accompanied movement from one white room to the next. Beautiful setting.

[@janelte]

So interesting and informative, Thank you. The beauty of the textured, moving grasses against the static white interior is lovely, I find. Bright, but not harsh, and a perfect balance of calm and lively.

[@camerond554]

I love this series - Please keep it going

[@keithronson2624]

INCREDIBLE! Stunning! Amazing. And yes fascinating. What an incredible building and indeed achievement. Dream stuff. Surely must be one of the most noteworthy living spaces in the UK? Landmark design. Thank you so much for bringing this amazing building to our attention.

[@DoubleSupercool]

I am not a minimalist, but this is beautiful. Clean, considered lines joining the inside and outside, framing nature.

[@thewaythingsare8158]

A bit of colour on the walls in the kitchen, bedroom or bathroom perhaps? Love those oak shutters sliding behind the walls.

[@Gendergoblin123]

Rather plebeian, don’t you think?

[@robertedwards9055]

@@Gendergoblin123I’m not sure if you’re being sarcastic, but I got a kick out of this comment. Laughed so hard that tears formed in my eyes.

[@KitKeenan24]

This is such a cracking series, I remember the homes long after watching, beautiful ❤

[@clarastratford5443]

Really love how they let the exterior wood get washed out so it fits into its context. Newer houses can at times look out of place in the country, but this fits seemlessly, like an ode to the old shack they demolished.

[@d23bw]

Poor old Ben can't get a word in. Beautiful home and practice.

[@MsChitterchat]

Maybe Ben prefers to say less. Nice people.

[@spektrograf]

Beautiful home and works; and thank you for producing and sharing this piece covering them and their work. Truly the two of them are what makes Untitled magical. ❤

[@siobhan5192]

I dont know what it is about this couple but im in love. They seem so so feicin lovely. Unassuming, easy to talk to. I want to be their friend 😂😂

[@johnkennedy8321]

Bits and angles of it remind me of the Farnsworth house, it’s being risen, and of course the glass bits 👏🏻

[@williama.hovestreydt6623]

love this place

[@mjbv1331]

I didn’t want it to end…

[@DanitaReynolds]

I like the open spaces, however, I have big windows and I live in a rural area and trying to keep all those windows clean and the birds away from smashing into them would be a big problem. They mention bats swooping around the windows that's because the light from the home attracts bugs to eat and from my experience when the bats swoop in they also go poop and splatter it across the windows. Not something I would have thought about in the past when I lived in the city but out in the countryside it sure is hard keeping the windows clean.

[@user-bf3pc2qd9s]

Exactly my thoughts, and it would drive me mad. But it's a beautiful space and obviously they like it.

[@Ericthegreat1483]

Beautiful home with a unique layout that works for the owners

[@andizhanstuey]

I love everything about this. Thank you! ❤

[@puertousbmonkey]

nice to have people with a sense of humor

[@mmau]

Love their work, great video

[@willsmm]

Life afirming, thank you.

[@javiersanchezmejia2350]

Wonderful home l love this vídeos 👍

[@sunnysideup33]

Love it! Great humans

[@rowceo]

Beautiful

[@samhillsmithify]

Great house and great couple. A question for Modern House not related to this vidoe, but do you ever question whether buildings are 'sustainable'? Sustainabiliy is more than just a material you use for wall panelling. Do you ever question the total carbon footprint of the construction Vs a refurbishment of an existing house? How much energy it consumes Vs a standard house? Just a lot of people on your channel green washing thier houses, but would be great to get into the numbers on these claims. A bit of show me dont tell me

[@vikkienos6807]

Wow!

[@sararichardson737]

I couldn’t resist having some textiles in the form of curtain. They do make a room.

[@tarachandi6530]

Does anyone know who the background music is by?

[@user-yd4be1lb3y]

It’s by Father, it’s amazing but made just for homing in it seems :,) lmk if u find it or anything close I’ve just been in the ambient since

[@adoyer04]

hells angel, good people. how funny

[@andrew4809]

Nice oap hideout