Shibuya Apartment 201 is a minimal home located in Tokyo, Japan, designed by Hiroyuki Ogawa Architects. The architects designed this space to be a clean and quiet place for rest, opposite from the feeling of the city it is located within. Because a vacation rental involves guests staying longer than a traditional hotel, the kitchen and other such areas are equipped with the same facilities one would find in a regular home in line with the guests’ requests. The white table suspended from the ceiling creates a sense of floating mystery in the space, and the benches carved into the walls like a cave provide a sense of calm and relaxation.

Photography by Kaku Ohtaki