The key design concept was to create a Shambhala on Earth – a mythical kingdom described as the “Pure land” in ancient Buddhist texts. Buddhists believe that the creation of Shambhala is the creation of the ultimate spiritual paradise. One of the most calming yet surprising aspects of the Baan Citta design is the use of colour. Conservatively, neutral colours are the prominent colour scheme chosen by designers for modern homes. Baan Citta demonstrates the modernity of the joys of colour on a neutral palette amidst the colours of Earth in nature.

Constantly pushing the boundaries of architecture and design, Catherine’s work revolves around her philosophy of balancing aesthetics with functionality, as well as building a relationship with all her clients to understand who they are and how they live so she can begin to design a space that fits just right. Whether it’s residential, commercial, landscaping or architectural projects, for Catherine, design is an art. Creating seamless flows between different zones and meticulous attention to detail is what transforms the most basic space into a true masterpiece.

THE XSS LIMITED is an innovative design house based in Hong Kong. Its impressive portfolio consists of architectural, interior design and outdoor landscaping projects across the Asia Pacific. A new design studio has established at Thailand recently. XSS, stands for “extra small” and “small”, which represents the tenacity when examining every fine detail in order to transform the designs in highly-successful reality in every single nook and cranny of a building.