Kanye West’s Renovations on $57M Malibu House Slammed as ‘Dumb’ By New Owner Who Bought Home for $21M

Kanye West’s ambitious renovations to his former Malibu mansion have been met with harsh criticism by the property’s new owner, Bo Belmont. The CEO of Belwood Investments recently purchased the Tadao Ando residence for $21 million — substantially less than the $57.25 million West paid in 2021 — and is not impressed with the changes the rapper, now known as Ye, made during his brief ownership. NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 05: Kanye West is seen in Chelsea on January 05, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images) Design Bust Ando is one of Japan’s foremost contemporary architects, celebrated for his minimalist concrete designs. The self-taught architect opened his architectural practice in Osaka in 1969. The Pritzker Prize-winner’s designs often harmonize with their natural surroundings. The property Ye bought was originally designed by Ando in 2013 for art collector Richard Sachs. Belmont didn’t hold back in his critique of Ye’s alterations. “That was a really dumb move,” Belmont told the Los Angeles Times, specifically referring to West’s decision to remove the floor’s glazed finish. “There was really no purpose.” He also commented that despite the home’s structural beauty, the modifications had diminished its value and aesthetic, calling...