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‘McMansion seekers’ Chris Pratt, Katherine Schwarzenegger slammed for demolishing historic $12.5M home

  2024-05-10 pagesixLeah Bitsky29590
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Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger are facing backlash for tearing down a historic $12.5 million home in Los Angel

‘McMansion seekers’ Chris Pratt, Katherine Schwarzenegger slammed for demolishing historic $12.5M home

Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger are facing backlash for tearing down a historic $12.5 million home in Los Angeles.

The couple purchased Zimmerman House, a midcentury modern pad designed by renowned architect Craig Ellwood, last year — only to demolish the structure just days later, according to Robb Report.

Now, an entirely new mansion is being built on the property in its place.

Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger
Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger were dragged for knocking down a historic Los Angeles home. Getty Images for Cleobella x Katherine Schwarzenegger
The Zimmerman House.
The couple purchased the Zimmerman House last year and reportedly demolished the structure days later. laconservancy/Instagram
The Zimmerman House.
The midcentury modern pad was designed by renowned architect Craig Ellwood. Julius Shulman / © J. Paul Getty Trust. Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles

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Architecture experts and enthusiasts took to the internet to slam the “Parks and Recreation” alum and his wife for knocking down the architectural masterpiece described as a “noteworthy example of Modernist design from this era.”

“It’s sad to see icons of modernism needlessly destroyed by insensitive McMansion seekers,” designer David Hill wrote in the thread.

“Maybe i’m different but i would have a hard time sleeping soundly if i spent $12.5 million on this house only to tear it down,” TV writer Caitie Delaney chimed in.

The Zimmerman House.
Design experts were heartbroken to learn that the home had been torn down by the celebrity pair. Julius Shulman / © J. Paul Getty Trust. Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles
A new mansion is being constructed on the property. Google Maps

“Unbelievable the notoriously onerous City of LA doesn’t allow anyone to do anything that makes actual sense – Allowed this midcentury modern house to be TORN DOWN,” realtor Julie Chang wrote on X.

“Spoiled rich people destroyed a Craig Ellwood. If they wanted a bigger house, they should have bought a property with a bigger house on it, by a lesser architect, and remodeled that,” an angry netizen said.

Katherine Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt smiling for a photo together.
“It’s sad to see icons of modernism needlessly destroyed by insensitive McMansion seekers,” designer David Hill wrote in a Reddit threat. katherineschwarzenegger/Instagram
Katherine Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt smiling for a photo together.
Another netizen wondered how the couple sleeps at night after destroying the architectural masterpiece. Getty Images

“man, what the hell is with people destroying works of mid-century art-chitecture,” another wondered.

“This is incredibly sad. Ellwood/Burke just did custom one-offs, so there aren’t that many around. CSH #16 is one of my favorites. Great form and materials. Don’t want to ever see what atrocity that will take its place,” an internet user added.

Pratt and Schwarzenegger, who tied the knot in June 2019, reportedly moved to the area to live closer to her mom, Maria Shriver.

Katherine Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt smiling for a photo together.
The pair bought the estate for $12.5 million last year. katherineschwarzenegger/Instagram
Katherine Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt holding hands.
They got married in 2019. GC Images

While their new home is still in the early stages of construction, permit records obtained by Robb Report indicate that the blueprint for the new structure was designed by LA-based architect Ken Ungar, who is reportedly known for modern farmhouse-style mansions.

The filing also shows that the house will be two stories tall with a basement and that the estate will feature a swimming pool, a pool house, and a poolside cabana.

Their reps did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.

(By/Leah Bitsky)
 
 
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