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The 275-square-foot home is mostly occupied by the open living area. Opposite the bed, a built-in bench is oriented towards the framed-view of Lake Shirakaba.

The kitchenette comes with a convection stove and a mini fridge. A narrow, frosted window invites the guest’s attention back to the focus of the home: to spend time outdoors.

In the kitchen, a wood oven is built in. "I love the wood oven, as it makes you connect to the place and the rural culture,

The home's open plan combines kitchen, living, and dining into one large space.

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.”

A covered boardwalk, which Shaw regards as an outdoor hallway, connects the mudroom to the public gathering spaces.

Through the windows, you can see leaf green, sea blue, and the orange tones of the landscape, which Manrique referenced in his work.