Wat Racha Burana built followed the Khmer concept of temple construction, consisting of a central tower surrounded by four corner towers, forming a quincunx the latter also often was surrounded by a courtyard and a gallery. All temples in the early
period of the establishment of Ayutthaya were Khmer styled, consisting primary of laterite structures and bricks, enhanced with stucco.
Wat Racha Burana was initially built as a basic quincunx surrounded by a covered
gallery. At a later stage the monastic structure was expanded with a vihara and ubosot in
an east-west axis. The vihara became partly incorporated into the gallery, while the
ordination hall stood isolated on the western side. The monastery was surrounded by
water, a symbolic representation of the oceans surrounding Mount Meru (represented by
the prang). The complex faced Khlong Pratu Khao Pluak to its east and another Lopburi
oxbow shortcut canal to the west (name not known by author).