Crafting Meaningful Spaces
Hailing from Shillong, our team is dedicated to crafting meaningful structures for clients who value their spaces. Our design approach is rooted in the local context, driven by extensive research into the region's culture and environmental conditions.
In MAKE, we cross-pollinate concepts and eagerly explore allied fields and diverse locations for fresh perspectives, ensuring our approach remains innovative and dynamic.
Meet Our Visionaries at Make Architecture
Make Architecture, our success is fueled by a team of experts committed to shape design and construction. Allow us to introduce the minds behind our endeavors.
Kyrshan Hynniewta
Founder
Kyrshan founded MAKE in 2020, shaping it into a design and construction practice with projects across India, Canada, and the USA. He created the company to ensure design excellence is matched by construction quality, bringing a global perspective to deliver work that is innovative, enduring, and transformative.
Raised in the Eastern Himalayas, Kyrshan first developed his artistic eye painting landscapes in Shillong, India, before moving to Minnesota to pursue a Master of Architecture and an Advanced Master of Science in Sustainable Design at the University of Minnesota. He received the ARCC King Medal for design research and the Thomas F. Ellerbe Scholarship for leadership in architecture and engineering, recognition that reflects his spirit of innovation, integrity, and dedication which continue to guide his professional practice today.
Badonbor Hynniewta
Structural Engineer
Badon is a Civil Engineer with a core value centered around environmental stewardship, safety, and sustainable development. Operating with a professional demeanor, he can work independently with minimal supervision. Badon holds a Bachelor's degree in
Civil Engineering from National Institute of Technology and has experience working as an Assistant Engineer at the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED), where he oversaw on-site work and prepared project reports for structures like water tanks, intake facilities, and pipelines. His focus was on ensuring safety and functionality, and he managed project schedules, compiled progress information, and handled documentation, including measurement records and contractor billing.
In his previous role at the District Rural Development Agency, he gained experience analyzing rates for SECURE software, conducting site inspections, and supervising major construction projects. Additionally, he was responsible for preparing measurement records and bills with meticulous precision.
Silcha Momin
Architect
Silcha, a skilled architect, possesses a unique proficiency in networking, making him a valuable asset for effective firm management. His ability to connect and collaborate enhances the firm's capacity to navigate diverse design challenges and fosters meaningful partnerships within the
Ezekiel Machado
Associate Architect
Ezekiel is an architect with over a decade of professional experience, specializing in core architecture and retail design. His work is grounded in a deep understanding of spatial function, constructability, and contextual responsiveness, shaped by years of hands-on practice across diverse project types.
A graduate of the Goa College of Architecture, Goa University, Ezekiel brings a deep sensitivity to culture, climate, and material expression into his work. With extensive experience in retail and F&B design, he crafts experiential, well-detailed spaces that balance functionality, identity, and buildability, remaining closely involved from concept through execution to ensure design intent and quality are carried through every stage.
Naphisabet Kharnaior
Architectural Intern
Naphi, driven by her passion for design, holds a Diploma in Architecture from Jowai Polytechnic and is currently completing her final year in the Bachelor of Architecture program at North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong. She aspires to grow into an architect dedicated to creating purposeful and meaningful spaces.
Wandashisha Riahtam
Architectural Intern
Wanda is an aspiring architect currently pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Architecture at North Eastern Hill University. She brings focus and enthusiasm to her role at MAKE, contributing to projects while gaining hands-on experience in design and development.
Daphi
Architect
Daphi an emerging architect from Shillong, is committed to creating safe, sustainable, and meaningful spaces. A graduate of the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur, she approaches design through an interdisciplinary lens shaped by people, culture, and the landscape.