In accordance with this system, the palace was placed at the northern end, on an extended line from Suzaku Street, the main thoroughfare running north-south straight through the centre of the city. The street ended at the Suzaku Gate, and the rest of the palace buildings were then placed beyond to the north of this gate. The primary buildings of the palace compound were the "Daigoku-den", where governmental affairs were conducted, the "Chōdō-in" where formal ceremonies were held, the "Dairi", the emperor's residence, and offices for various administrative agencies.