Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger Face Intense Criticism for Demolishing Historic L.A. Home

The celebrity couple's decision to tear down a historically significant mid-century modern house designed by Craig Ellwood has drawn widespread backlash from preservationists and the public.

Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger demolished the Zimmerman House, a notable example of modernist architecture, to make way for a new mansion.
The house, purchased for $12.5 million, was located in Los Angeles' Brentwood neighborhood, near properties owned by Schwarzenegger's mother, Maria Shriver.
Despite its historical significance, the building was not protected under local preservation laws, allowing for its legal demolition.
Public reaction has been overwhelmingly negative, with critics dismayed by the destruction of a piece of architectural history.
Architectural enthusiasts and preservationists have expressed outrage, emphasizing the loss of a cultural and historical landmark.