This study attempted to examine the relationship between traditional architecture and its corresponding modern architecture by using the dynamic characteristics of text linguistics. The study assumed that past and present buildings, which maintain some kind of relationship, were a single text, and explored its internal structure that generated continuous textuality. As a case study, the buildings by Wang Shu and Kuma Kengo was reinterpreted using the techniques of cohesive structure to analyze their continuity with each tradition. The results showed that both architects used a variety of strategies to inherit tradition, but there were also differences in applying expressive and semantic aspects. Wang Shu attempted a modern reinterpretation of its architectural expressions at various levels, while Kuma actively borrowed traditional materials, structures, and patterns allowing various alteration in their meanings. We found that some concepts of text linguistics could be applicable as a meaningful perspective for analyzing and evaluating modern architecture that inherits tradition. We hope that our approach will develop into a comprehensive methodology for architectural analysis through more diverse attempts in the future.