Unusual property seems to be like one thing out of Star Wars
Architects have designed a house that’s ‘out of this world’ in the Andes which blends in with the surrounding terrain and aims to be an ‘extension’ of its locality
Incredible images show a bizarre property in the Andes which looks like something from the set of Star Wars. The unique home in Pedemonte, Mendoza, Argentina is packed with complete views of the Andean desert mountains and an oasis below.
Labelled as ‘Brutal Honesty,’ the project has an outer-space vibe, and is a tectonic extension of the hillside which blends with its surrounding nature.
The property was designed by OF Studio, co-founded in London by Argentinian architects Valentina Cerrone and Sebastián Andia, for a client. It comes after another unique home, this time in Manchester, could be yours for £375,000 if you’re into an all-black theme.
The 571-square-metre residence was under construction for six years, but finally came to completion in 2024. The concept is ‘inspired’ from the surrounding mountains itself, naturally rising from the terrain with with earth-coloured concrete walls resembling abstract rock formations.
It’s organised into three stacked stages: a basement embedded in the earth, a partially sunken ground floor, and an upper level rising above the slope.
At the heart of the house is the kitchen, wrapped by communal spaces and connected by three staircases offering alternative routes and spatial experiences, while there are four terraces that extend the house outwards.
Above the property, the architects have designed a rooftop plateau packed with zones for yoga, a fireplace, a jacuzzi, and gardens. According to the experts, it is aimed to frame ‘the surroundings and inviting moments of stillness.’
They said: “On the canyon-facing elevation, earth-toned concrete walls define the house’s massing and shield it from southern exposure.
“The structure seems to emerge from the hill, yet asserts a new identity — what the design team refers to as “OF. Abstract Nature.”
“Exposed concrete, chosen for its resonance with local materials and crafted in close collaboration with regional builders, was fine-tuned through on-site testing to match the earth’s hues. This attention to materiality anchors the house in place, both visually and symbolically.”
They also added that sustainability is “central to the design approach” – with thermal insulation, shading and natural ventilation to reduce energy demand.
The architects added: “The clients envisioned a home that encourages connection while preserving privacy, maintaining visual dialogue between communal and intimate spaces.
“Their brief emphasised the importance of the views, the vegetation, and the idea of living with the land, not just on it.
“In essence, Brutal Honesty is a built extension of the mountain – a space for living that neither conceals nor embellishes, but exists in open dialogue with its surroundings. It celebrates nature’s raw presence through architecture that is both sincere and grounded.”
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