WASHINGTON DC – Community Three and Rooney Properties have broken ground on Washington DC's first modular apartment building, Modo.

For the multifamily project, 44 custom-designed modular boxes have been lifted into place by a crane, after being shipped from Pennsylvania. The boxes encompass 16 of Modo's 17 three-bedroom apartments.

Each three-bedroom apartment will feature built-in custom closets, shelving and desks, as well as a pre-installed jumbo flat-screen television.

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Ingrid Tunberg

Ingrid Tunberg sits on the editorial team as a coordinator and reporter for Real Estate Forum and GlobeSt.com. She is responsible for writing stories, assisting with industry awards and marketing nomination events. Previously, Ingrid worked as a copywriter across various industries throughout New York City and Chicago.