About the Studio
Architecture rooted in Meghalaya, documented with care.
Megha Studio is a small architecture practice led by Ar. Idalyne Jakwa. The studio prepares design drawings, 3D visualisations, and approval-ready documentation for residential, homestay, and hospitality projects across Shillong, Ri-Bhoi, and the wider Meghalaya region.
The Architect
Ar. Idalyne Jakwa
Architect · Based in Shillong
Registered architect, Technical Person based in Shillong, Meghalaya, specialising in residential design, 2D documentation, 3D visualisation, and KHADC/MUDA-compliant drawings.
Service Area
Shillong, Meghalaya
Shillong · Ri-Bhoi · Meghalaya
Credentials & Compliance
Registered, compliance-aware, and built for local approvals.
Every drawing that leaves the studio is prepared with the relevant authority in mind — whether that's a KHADC submission on traditional land or a MUDA-compliant set inside the Shillong planning area.
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Architect
Practising architect with a residential, homestay, and hospitality focus across Shillong and the wider Meghalaya region.
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Government Registered Technical Person
Formally registered to prepare and sign submission-grade drawings for government-related approval work.
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KHADC-Compliant Drawing Experience
Hands-on experience aligning drawings with Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council submission requirements.
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MUDA-Compliant Drawing Experience
Experience preparing MUDA-aligned drawing sets for projects inside Shillong's urban planning area.
How the Studio Works
Four principles that shape every brief.
Principle 01
Design With Place in Mind
Every brief starts with the site — its slope, its light, its rainfall, its neighbours. In Meghalaya, a house that ignores the terrain is always more expensive than one that listens to it first.
Principle 02
Documentation you can actually build from
A beautiful rendering means little if the drawings behind it can't be priced, approved, or constructed. The studio's focus is on drawing sets that hold up in real site conditions.
Principle 03
Local knowledge is a technical skill
KHADC, MUDA, Seismic Zone V requirements, monsoon detailing — these aren't footnotes. They shape the plan from day one. Working with a local architect means the approval path is part of the design, not an afterthought.
Principle 04
Clarity over complexity
Most homeowners are making a once-in-a-lifetime decision. The studio's job is to explain the trade-offs honestly — cost, scope, phasing — so you can choose with confidence.
Focus Areas
What the studio is best suited for.
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Residential design
Private homes on hillside, urban, and semi-rural plots. Full 2D drawing sets, 3D visualisation, and structural coordination.
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Homestay & hospitality
Small-scale guest accommodation with zoning-aware layouts, scheme drawings, and presentation-ready visuals for approvals and investors.
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KHADC & MUDA documentation
Approval-oriented drawing sets prepared in line with the relevant authority's submission rules — signed by a registered technical person.
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Cost & scheme planning
Early-stage scheme drawings and estimate support so clients can make layout and budget decisions before construction begins.
Selected Projects
A small sample of work from the studio.
From the Journal
Writing on building in Shillong.
Start a Conversation
Have a project brewing? Let's talk about it.
Share the site, the scope, and roughly where you are in the planning — drawings, 3D, structural, estimate, or a combination. The studio will reply with a practical next step.