TP Bennett's Haus on the Ridge informed by vintage camera

In this exclusive video produced by Dezeen for architecture firm TP Bennett, the studio's principal director explains how its latest residential project was designed to meet Passivhaus energy standards.

Designed by the studio's principal director Doug Smith and project architect Sam Clarke, the house in Kent, UK, belongs to Smith and his family.

Called Haus on the Ridge, the building's design is influenced by the Brownie camera designed by Eastman Kodak in the early 20th century.

British architecture firm TP Bennett have designed a residential home in Kent inspired by a vintage Brownie camera. Photo by Edmund Sumner

Mimicking the construction of the Brownie camera, the understated house features two solid wings that flank a lens-like central glazed element which offers views of a nearby valley.

"We wanted to create this transparent centrepiece that you look straight through, almost like a lens," Smith said in the video.

The 10-metre-wide living space includes a large central living room and kitchen, while the four bedrooms, bathrooms, a utility room, a plant room and a hallway are all located in the wings.

The house incorporates two solid wings that flank a central glazed element which acts as the house's lens, similar to a Brownie camera. Photo by Edmund Sumner

The project has been built to meet Passivhaus standards – a set of high-performance building standards that originated in Germany in the late 1980s.

Buildings that meet Passivhaus standards are highly insulated and use little or no heating or cooling technology, and are therefore highly energy-efficient and sustainable.

TP Bennett describe the building as "airtight", with rockwool quilt insulation and triple glazing used throughout its construction.

The house is built after Passivhaus standards, a set of high performance building standards that are very energy efficient and sustainable. Photo by Edmund Sumner

"It's like wrapping a tea cosy around the building," Smith explained.

According to Smith, building to meet Passivhaus standards prevents energy waste.

"We consume a lot of energy and the Passivhaus concept allows us to reduce that consumption and also not to waste it," he said. "I think going forward, that's got to be a major consideration for new houses."

Sliding shutters made from Siberian larch timber provide shade throughout the day. Photo by Edmund Sumner

Sliding shutters made from slatted Siberian larch timber provide shading during the day and protection from the elements at night.

When drawn, the shutters reveal the building's exposed concrete walls that continue throughout the interior.

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"I've always had a love of concrete," Smith said.

"It's not particularly environmentally friendly in terms of the production of the concrete. But once it's there, it's very sustainable because it's got great longevity and once the building is heated up, the concrete holds that heat."

An external staircase on the ground floor leads to a roof terrace and garden. Photo by Edmund Sumner

A spiral staircase attached to the building's exterior leads up to a roof terrace and garden, as well as a prefabricated pod that acts as a studio.

A sewing studio and a spare bedroom are contained in two further pods that stand on stilts, accessible through an elevated walkway from the main building.

External pods placed on stilts act as a spare bedroom and sewing room. Photo by Edmund Sumner

TP Bennett is a British architecture firm with offices in London and Manchester. It previously designed EightyFen, an office building set in London's Square Mile.

The firm is also behind the design of Windmill Green, a 1970s office building in Manchester that it retrofitted to create an "ultra-sustainable" mixed-use office.

Photography and video footage is by Edmund Sumner, Tom Dalton, Dael Poulter and Oscar Oldershaw.

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EightyFen by TP Bennett is a "refreshing alternative" to traditional city towers

In this video produced by Dezeen for TP Bennett, the architecture firm explains how its design for a new office building in London's Square Mile "sets a new benchmark" for the area.

Called EightyFen, the mixed-use office building features a limestone facade punctuated by an irregular pattern of projecting and recessing windows and was developed by YardNine and Partners Group.

EightyFen was designed by TP Bennett

"It was conceived as a refreshing alternative to the more traditional city towers and TP Bennett understood this vision from the outset," director of YardNine Maxwell Shand said in the video.

"We're always striving to create the best possible environment for everyone who interacts with our buildings," he added.

The developers commissioned British architecture firm TP Bennett for the design of the building.

"I believe EightyFen sets a new benchmark for this part of the city," Bill Soper, principal director of the firm, said.

The facade is clad in limestone from Portugal

EightyFen's facade is completely clad in Portuguese limestone and features a playful display of windows that project and recess at irregular intervals.

"Our approach was to create a timeless yet modern design," Soper explained.

The building's interior includes 14 floors of office spaces, a cafe and restaurant, and offers its tenants use of an integrated health facility and bike storage.

EightyFen has 14 floors of office space

A key feature of the building is a central atrium that spirals all the way up to its roof and floods the interior with light.

"The entrance of the building incorporates a forum for the building users that creates a remarkable arrival experience," Soper said.

The building is topped by 2,500 square metres of landscaped terraces, offering panoramic views of the city.

The roof has views over the City of London

"EightyFen provides a total working experience that has flexibility for all types of tenants," Soper explained.

With offices in London and Manchester, TP Bennett is celebrating the centenary of its founding this year.

The firm is also behind the design of Windmill Green, a 1970s office building in Manchester that it retrofitted to create an "ultra-sustainable" mixed-use office.

Photography is by Hufton+Crow.

This video was produced by Dezeen for TP Bennett as part of a partnership. Find out more about Dezeen's partnership contenthere.

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