Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger have created quite a stir among architecture enthusiasts (yes, they exist) by tearing down a historic L.A. house to construct their dream home. However, the daughter of the architect involved believes that the loss isn’t as significant as it may seem.
Erin Ellwood, the daughter of renowned architect Craig Ellwood, who designed and constructed the Brentwood, CA home in 1950, has spoken out about the controversy surrounding the demolition of the historic Zimmerman home. In an exclusive interview with TMZ, Erin Ellwood expressed her belief that the uproar over the Pratts’ decision to tear down the iconic residence is unnecessary.
According to her, the situation is not as tragic as her father’s fans are portraying it to be, especially since it does not showcase his most remarkable and elegant work.
Erin expresses her preference for someone to renovate the place instead of tearing it down, but she is not upset about Katherine and Chris’ choice to start anew on the property.
The Hollywood couple bought the property for $12.5 million last year because of its prime location. Erin acknowledges their wish to establish a family home near Maria Shriver’s double compound, and she respects their decision.
Erin is passionate about promoting eco-friendly practices, and one aspect she strongly opposes is waste.
She is passionate about giving back and believes it would be wonderful if items from the old house could be recycled to benefit those in need, or even be repurposed in architecture schools.
The big question now is whether Erin’s position will be the calming influence that architecture enthusiasts are seeking to alleviate their anger over C&K’s demolition of this historic treasure.
The couple is determined to move forward despite facing criticism. They have decided to exchange a part of Los Angeles’ history in order to build a larger and more contemporary farmhouse-style home, which aligns with current design trends.
As the saying goes, it’s time to say goodbye to the old and welcome the new, even for an Ellwood classic.
