Casa Hormiguero: Kaushal TaTiya Architects' 650m² Residence in Ahilyanagar
Kaushal TaTiya Architects, led by Ar. Kaushal Suresh Tatiya and Ar. Sweety Muttha, have designed Casa Hormiguero, a 650-square-meter residence in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, India. Curated by Miwa Negoro, the project is slated for completion in 2026. The design responds to the region's hot and dry climate, prioritizing passive strategies to reduce heat gain, enhance natural ventilation, and minimize reliance on mechanical cooling. Photographs by Avesh Gaur document the project.
Key facts
- Project name: Casa Hormiguero
- Architects: Kaushal TaTiya Architects
- Architects in charge: Ar. Kaushal Suresh Tatiya, Ar. Sweety Muttha
- Curator: Miwa Negoro
- Area: 650 m²
- Year: 2026
- Photographer: Avesh Gaur
- Location: Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, India
- Climate: hot and dry, with extreme temperatures, intense sunlight, and low humidity
- Design focus: reduce heat accumulation, improve natural ventilation, create comfortable interiors with minimal mechanical cooling
Entities
Artists
- Kaushal Suresh Tatiya
- Sweety Muttha
- Miwa Negoro
- Avesh Gaur
Institutions
- Kaushal TaTiya Architects
Locations
- Ahilyanagar
- Maharashtra
- India