Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger: Harsh criticism after building demolition in LA

Chris Pratt (44) and Katherine Schwarzenegger (34) certainly imagined it differently. The two are currently under heavy fire for demolishing an architecturally significant building in Los Angeles. , the couple bought a property in the tranquil Brentwood district in January 2023 for 12.5 million US dollars (around 11.7 million euros). There was a house on it from the famous architect Craig Ellwood (1922-1992) from 1950, which was quickly demolished. A new home is currently being built there as a home for the family and their two daughters.

For Pratt and Schwarzenegger, the property was not interesting because of the iconic modern villa, but because of its proximity to Schwarzenegger’s mother Maria Shriver (68), who lives in the immediate area. , which, among other things, is committed to preserving historical buildings, posted a photo of the old villa months ago and railed against its demolition. The house, which has now disappeared, was a “remarkable example of modernist design”. resistance arises. It says, among other things, that it is “incredibly sad” and further proof that money cannot buy good taste.

Massive criticism of Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger

Real estate agent and TV star Julie Chang also spoke out, calling it “unbelievable” that the city of Los Angeles allowed the old house to be torn down. The designer said it was sad how “icons of modernity are being unnecessarily destroyed by insensitive villa owners.” at

Pratt and Schwarzenegger are currently building a modern, two-story country house-style villa with a swimming pool and pool house on the property. The plans for this come from the architect Ken Ungar. You yourself have not yet commented publicly on the controversy surrounding the demolished building.