Three Pines, a 2,100 square foot home designed by RES4, is nestled along the edge of the Chesapeake Bay wetlands in North Beach, United States. Composed of six modular boxes arranged in a courtyard hybrid layout, this house was designed with a retiring couple in mind, prioritizing aging-in-place features. By prefabricating the majority of the home off-site, the modest budget was kept in check, and the overall construction timeline was reduced to just six months.

About Three Pines
Embracing Nature’s Embrace: Three Pines, a Serene Modular Oasis
Tucked away in the verdant embrace of North Beach, Three Pines stands as a testament to thoughtful design and a harmonious integration with the surrounding natural landscape. Designed by RES4 in 2014, this 2,100 square foot modular home showcases a masterful blend of contemporary architecture and a deep appreciation for the pristine Chesapeake Bay wetlands it calls home. A Courtyard Hybrid Sanctuary
Approaching the home, one is immediately struck by its clean-lined, modern aesthetic. The exterior’s combination of cedar and cement board cladding, punctuated by strategic window placements, creates a visual interplay between the built environment and the lush, verdant surroundings. The courtyard-inspired layout invites a sense of tranquility, with decks and a screened-in porch offering seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor living.
An Airy, Open-Concept Haven
Step inside, and the open-concept floor plan ...