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“It would seem that the circle could easily be seen as a very stubborn form. But in this case, I love how it is a natural form to organize this path—to achieve this narrative,” says architect Derek Dellekamp.

The family loves to cook and opted for a statement piece as the kitchen island made of volcanic stone with burners that emerge directly from the surface.

The terrace features layers of stone that transition to heated terrazzo indoors.

The home's C-shape design allows for unobstructed sight lines, important for the homeowners to keep an eye on their three young children.

Natural light was very important for homeowners, incorporated though plentiful clerestory glass and indoor-outdoor access.

“Many people said ‘you’re crazy,’ because it’s a circular house,” says homeowner Sergio Goyri. “But in the end, we just love how easy it is to go from one place to the other and how we communicate. Every room is integrated, and that’s what we were looking for for a weekend family house."

"We love to be at the fireplace with a glass of wine or mezcal—it's one of our favorite places,

Perched on a sloped lot, the multilevel wood-clad home blends in with its natural setting.

The Farnsworth House in Plano, Illinois, was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe as a retreat for client Dr. Edith Farnsworth.

Manitoga, or Dragon Rock, was the residence of industrial designer Russel Wright and is filled with design details that incorporated nature, including rooms with boulders rising from the floors and a tiered layout that worked with the natural topography.

The pool's long, rectangular shape mimics the verticality of the main living structure just beyond.

The main living barn opens to a covered outdoor space for eating and lounging, and in the summer, doors and windows can open up completely to blur the line between inside and out. The table is from Kettal and dining chairs are from Tolix.

Inside, wood floors, walls, and ceilings along with wood-framed windows and doors nod to the region's history of timber construction. In the main living area, a daybed by Peca is complemented by side chairs from Carl Hansen and a coffee table from Black Creek Mercantile.

Like the Sento’s main deck, the Dojo’s deck is flush with the ledge. “The building does not sit on top of the rise, but down a bit,” Shaw explains. “It is in partnership with the land, not overtaking it.”

The center of the Dojo pops up like a lantern and gives off light at night for the trail system.

An open-air boardwalk carries the family west from the gathering spaces to their bedroom cabin.