Tranquillizing the Void makes use of the urban voids that are ubiquitous in Tokyo, a byproduct of the city’s constant flux of demolition and reconstruction. The cabin design draws from the typical Japanese lantern, a modest timber structure assembled using Japanese joinery and dressed in a waterproof fabric. By using timber, such a temporary space could be constructed in even tight and hard-to-access spaces. An opening at the roof directs natural light to a central meditative space. Translucent side panels diffuse light and provide privacy within, calmly detaching the space from the city.