Press & Media
Press resources for journalists and editors.
Megha Studio is a small architecture practice led by Ar. Idalyne Jakwa, based in Shillong, Ri-Bhoi (Meghalaya). This page exists so coverage of architecture, home construction, and approvals in the region can be fact-checked quickly and quoted accurately.
Media Contact
Ar. Idalyne Jakwa
Architect · Shillong, Ri-Bhoi (Meghalaya)
- Phone
- 7005478702
- Typical response
- Within one business day, Mon–Sat.
Press Kit
Logo, headshot, and project imagery
Request the press kit (high-resolution logo, architect headshot, and cleared project imagery) by email. Usage is granted for editorial coverage.
Request press kit →Quotable Facts
Pre-verified lines — use any of these verbatim.
Everything below is accurate as of the page update date and can be quoted without further sign-off. Reach out to the media contact for anything beyond this.
Practice lead
Ar. Idalyne Jakwa
Architect and Government Registered Technical Person, based in Shillong.
Studio
Megha Studio
A small architecture practice serving Shillong, Ri-Bhoi (Meghalaya) — residential, homestay, and hospitality projects.
Compliance
KHADC & MUDA-compliant drawings
Experience preparing submission-grade drawing sets aligned with Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council and Meghalaya Urban Development Authority rules.
Portfolio depth
8+ projects · 5 districts
Completed and in-progress projects across residential, homestay, and hospitality briefs.
Region
Shillong, Meghalaya
Rooted in the region — every drawing accounts for local climate, slope, materials, and approval path.
Architect Bio
Ar. Idalyne Jakwa
Registered architect, Technical Person based in Shillong, Meghalaya, specialising in residential design, 2D documentation, 3D visualisation, and KHADC/MUDA-compliant drawings.
The studio's focus is drawing sets that hold up in real site conditions — approval-ready documentation, 3D visualisation that matches what can actually be built, and a working knowledge of the local authorities (KHADC and MUDA) that most of its projects interact with.
Story Angles
Topics the studio is happy to contribute on.
Each of these has existing local research behind it and can be supported with specifics, numbers, and project examples.
Angle 01
KHADC vs MUDA: how approval jurisdiction shapes a Shillong home
A practical explainer on why the same plot can fall under different authorities, what that means for the drawing set, and how homeowners avoid re-submission.
Angle 02
What a 3BHK actually costs to build in Shillong in 2026
A ground-up cost breakdown with real per-sq-ft numbers across finish levels and how site terrain changes the math.
Angle 03
Designing homestays for a hill-slope plot
What zoning-aware layouts, guest flow, and climate detailing look like for small hospitality projects in Meghalaya.
Angle 04
Monsoon-proofing new construction in the North East
Drainage, roof, and material decisions made at concept stage that determine whether a house survives its first five monsoons.
Angle 05
Working with Dorbar Shnong on a KHADC submission
The community layer of the approval process — what architects and homeowners should know before drawings are prepared.
Working on a piece?
Happy to contribute data, context, or a quote.
Share the brief and the deadline — the studio will come back with what can be contributed and by when. Local architecture, cost, and approval angles are especially welcome.