Architect Ong-ard Satrabhandhu chose the unassuming architecture of the centuries-old vernacular Chinese dwellings as a source of inspiration. A carefully orchestrated sequence of courtyards, a studied composition of light and dark, open and closed outdoor spaces achieve a true sense of place that expresses serenity and mystery. The architecture and landscape design of Rachamankha celebrates local Lanna historical heritage, climate and traditional building practices of the Northern Thai region.