This paper is an introspective taking the Syoinzukuri remaining from the early seventeenth century, looking at it's sectional properties; specifically Kokabe (wall upper sliding doors), and Ranma (transom), and relating the sequential qualities of the internal space. One focus of the research is on the continuous Zashiki space character and clarifying the construction regulations. The second focus of study is how the design of the Kokabe and Ranma effect the continous Zashiki space. The final focus is on the evolution of the directionality of the continuous Zashiki and how this influences the relationship of the individual Zashiki spaces.
