# Multigenerational Modern Twin-Homes Buero Wagner Designs the House with One Pillar by the Lake By Amy Duong | Published 2025-07-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-with-one-pillar References: [buerowagner.eu](https://www.buerowagner.eu/)  [Buero Wagner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolack-pavilion) designed the House with One Pillar, which are two conjoined homes that are rooted in their plot. It presents a modern take on [multigenerational living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-multigenerational-home) to honor the location's past as well. The space one hosted a home first built in the 50s and now, two nearly identical gabled structures stem from a lush base. These forms are wrapped in a [black charred timber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stanfordville-house) material. The homes are joined by the central garages -- each one is structured around the idea of a single supporting pillar. This also allows for an open interior space -- other details include the monolithic floors, cantilevered steel stairs, and exposed walls made with concrete for an industrial look. Image Credit: Bruno Wagner ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 43% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multigenerational Living Spaces:** The trend focuses on incorporating modern design into homes that accommodate multiple generations, preserving historical elements while innovating new housing solutions. - **Sustainable Timber Architecture:** Designers are leveraging environmentally friendly materials like charred timber to create visually appealing and long-lasting structures. - **Open Interior Architecture:** The rise of open interior designs in homes prioritizes spacious living areas by using minimal structural supports like single pillars. ### Where This Applies - **Residential Architecture:** Architectural firms are exploring new avenues in home design by creating spaces that blend tradition with modern multigenerational layouts. - **Sustainable Construction Materials:** The use of sustainable materials such as charred timber is revolutionizing the construction materials industry, enhancing durability and aesthetic while reducing environmental impact. - **Home Design and Renovation:** The transformation of older homes into modern living spaces with features like open interiors reflects a growing demand for innovative home designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Renovated Multi-Gen Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/n7-bretscha-house.md) - [Sustainable Cubic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appels-architekten.md) - [Nature-Rooted Family Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-am-lagnesberg.md) - [Dual-Purpose Residential Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2in1-houses.md) - [Sleek Modular German Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-anton-ii.md) - [Geometric Timber Holiday Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amunt.md) - [Courtyard Connection Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studioac-2.md) - [Dedicated-Space Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-sisters.md) - [Duplex-Appearing Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duplex-house.md)