The Bothán

Bothán (pronounced boh-hawn), the Irish word for shelter, is a modern Irish modular home inspired by tradition and designed for contemporary living.

The Modern Irish Modular Home

45 sqm Timber Clad Modular Homes & Garden Annexes in Ireland and UK

More space at home, without the need to move.

Create additional living space, independent family accommodation, a luxury garden office, or a premium rental unit with a beautifully designed timber-clad modular home built for modern Irish living.

Options up to 45 square metres may be available, subject to proposed planning legislation being passed and local planning requirements.

BOTHAN is a modular dwelling system designed for homeowners, premium hospitality developers, and landowners seeking flexible, architect-designed living space without compromising on comfort, quality, or aesthetics.

With Ireland’s evolving permitted development opportunities, BOTHAN allows homeowners to introduce a fully self-contained modular home within their private residence, while avoiding the delays, uncertainty and spiralling costs often associated with traditional construction.

About us

Designed by INTUMODULAR. Manufactured with YardBox.

BOTHAN is developed by INTUMODULAR in partnership with YardBox, combining design-led modular architecture with recognised manufacturing expertise.

YardBox brings proven experience in precision-built modular structures, helping ensure each BOTHAN unit is manufactured to a high standard of quality, consistency and durability.

Together, INTUMODULAR and YardBox bring a premium timber clad modular home system to the Irish market, designed for homeowners, developers and premium hospitality operators who want architectural quality without the complexity of traditional construction.

Architect-Designed Timber Clad Modular Living

Inspired by Nordic architecture and contemporary residential design, BOTHAN combines clean lines, natural materials, generous glazing, and precision modular construction to create calm, light-filled living spaces that feel permanent, refined, and deeply connected to their surroundings.

This is not a temporary garden cabin.

This is a residential-quality modular home designed for long-term living.

Independent family accommodation

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Granny annexes and multi-generational living

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Luxury garden offices

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Rental accommodation

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Guest accommodation

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Boutique hospitality and glamping developments

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Home gyms and creative studios

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45 sqm Modular Homes Compact self-contained living

The BOTHAN 45 is designed around Ireland’s growing demand for compact, self-contained living solutions.

At 45 square metres, the unit creates a highly efficient one or two-bedroom modular home with integrated kitchen, bathroom, storage, laundry, and open-plan living space.

Perfect for homeowners seeking:

A self-contained garden unit
A timber clad granny annex
A modular garden office
Independent accommodation for family members
A premium Airbnb or rental opportunity
Flexible work-from-home space

Premium Timber Clad Construction

Every BOTHAN home is manufactured using precision-engineered modular systems and high-performance residential materials, including:

Thermowood timber cladding
Powder-coated aluminium windows and doors
High-performance insulation systems
Energy-efficient glazing
Residential-grade wall assemblies
Durable low-maintenance external finishes

The result is a warm, sustainable, architect-designed modular home built for year-round Irish weather conditions.

BOTHAN Modular Home Configurations

BOTHAN 45

The foundational 45 sqm modular home.

A compact architectural dwelling designed for modern residential living, guest accommodation, or flexible garden space.

Features:

One or two-bedroom layouts
Open-plan kitchen and living space
Integrated storage solutions
Full bathroom and laundry
Designed for compact sites and residential gardens

BOTHAN 65 & 80

Expanded and full-scale modular living solutions.

Building on the architectural foundation of the BOTHAN 45, the BOTHAN 65 and BOTHAN 80 extend the system into larger, more flexible home configurations while maintaining the same design language, timber-clad finish, and precision-built modular construction.

BOTHAN 65 introduces enhanced two-bedroom living with larger communal spaces, improved privacy, and adaptable linked layouts, ideal for compact families, premium rental use, or long-term residential living.

BOTHAN 80 evolves the concept into a full three-bedroom family home, featuring generous living zones, increased glazing for natural light, and layouts suited to multi-generational living or boutique hospitality developments.

Expandable Layout

Luxury Garden Annex & Modular Garden Offices

BOTHAN can also function as a premium timber clad garden annex or architect-designed garden office.

Unlike traditional garden buildings, BOTHAN is designed as a true residential-quality space, allowing homeowners to create:

Luxury home offices
Creative studios
Wellness and gym spaces
Independent guest suites
Flexible lifestyle spaces

Large glazed openings, elevated ceilings, rooflights, and carefully considered layouts maximise natural light and create a calm, contemporary environment for work and everyday living.

A Modular Home That Evolves With You

The BOTHAN modular system is designed around long-term flexibility.

Start with a 45 sqm modular unit, then expand over time through additional living modules, bedroom wings, or larger connected layouts as your family, lifestyle, or investment needs change.

Architect-designed modular living

Timber clad contemporary design

Scalable 1, 2 and 3-bedroom configurations

Residential-grade construction

Sustainable low-maintenance materials

Precision factory manufacturing

Designed for modern compact living

Simple Modular Home Delivery Process

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Design consultation & configuration selection

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Factory manufacturing

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Site preparation & delivery

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Installation & utility connections

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Move-in ready modular living

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Why Choose BOTHAN?

Architect-designed timber clad modular homes

Built for residential living

Premium modern garden annexe

Premium rental opportunity

Flexible layouts and future expansion

Sustainable modular construction

Residential-quality finishes

Precision-engineered offsite manufacturing

FAQ

What is the BOTHAN?

The BOTHAN is a family of design-led modular dwelling units manufactured in Ireland and
available across Ireland and the UK. Built in a controlled factory environment and delivered
to your site, the BOTHAN is a fully self-contained, permanent residential dwelling, not a
garden room or a temporary structure. The family comprises three configurations: the
BOTHAN 45 (45m²), the BOTHAN 65 (65m²), and the BOTHAN 80 (80m²).

Build Smarter With BOTHAN

Explore a new way of living with architect-designed timber clad modular homes created for flexibility, comfort, and long-term value.

Whether you are creating independent family accommodation, a luxury garden office, or a premium rental opportunity, BOTHAN brings beautifully designed modular architecture into your property without the complexity of traditional construction.