# Self-Designed Evolving Homes The Six Columns Home by WIll Burges is Designed to Grow with Him By Amy Duong | Published 2024-12-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/six-columns References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/12/03/six-columns-riba-house-of-the-year/)  The [RIBA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raise-the-roof-building-for-change) House of the Year for 2024 is the Six Columns home by Will Burges and his studio. Nestled in London, the self-designed home is located in South London's Crystal Palace for himself and his family. The [adaptable design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blooming-shed) stands at the forefront of all the components as it is meant to alter and change with the altering needs of Burges and his family as time progresses. Director of [Studio Weave](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breach-house) and chair of the jury, Je Ahn shares "Building your own home is a hugely intensive endeavour; if you are lucky enough to do it at all, you will probably only ever do it once in your life. This philosophy of the home as a lifelong process might be a tricky concept in this fast-paced contractual world, however, Six Columns demonstrates an important message that we should all remember; your home is not a static slice of time, but continuously evolves with you." Image Credit: RIBA, Building Narratives ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 32% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Adaptable Housing:** Housing designs that evolve with the changing needs of occupants highlight innovative approaches to long-term living solutions. - **Self-designed Homes:** Homeowners taking the initiative to design homes tailored to their personal needs and future growth represent a shift towards customized and highly personalized living spaces. - **Evolving Architecture:** Architectural practices focusing on structures that can physically adapt over time are pushing the boundaries of traditional construction methods. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** The field of architecture is increasingly embracing adaptable designs, offering new opportunities for sustained residential satisfaction and longevity. - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can benefit from promoting properties that are designed to change with their owners, increasing value and desirability. - **Home Improvement:** Home improvement sectors can leverage evolving home concepts, providing ongoing services and products to support flexible and adaptive living environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Columned Entrance Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/6-columns.md) - [Sustainable Red Utilitarian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-house-1.md) - [Adaptive Family Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-ordinary-house.md) - [Adaptive Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carlton-cottage-extension.md) - [Interwoven Nature Screen Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-house.md) - [Anticipatory Architectural Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vulcan-house.md) - [Modernism-Themed Residence Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolve-collection.md) - [Charismatic Garden-Centric Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peckham-house.md) - [Water-Powered Family Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breach-house.md)