This paper is about the semiotic phenomenological exploration of space. Under the prerequisite that space refers to something other than itself, it can become the target of analysis by semiotics which studies signification. Buildings can be described through semiotics of space which aims for 'the skills, production, and interpretation of space language' conceived by Greimas. By examining the style of 'making place' which possesses the meaning from the perspective of manufacturer and the experience on the aspect of user, place can be understood. Jongmyo - the subject of analysis - has been made through the semiotic phenomenological activity which has thoroughly reflected the ideology of the Confucian society. The Jongmyo Shrine - the sacred site that applies as a powerful medium - realizes placeness with a specific body. The key of the Jongmyo space is about how the eternal nature of the dynasty was reflected in space and this study aims to look at in which external composition form the symbolic meaning of the shrine is being revealed. That is, the meaning of space applied as a medium can be clarified by figuring out which architectural metaphor device the symbolic meaning is strengthened at space composition.