History
Following the war Jirayr Zorthian and his first wife, Betty Williams, came to the Los Angeles area where they purchased 27 acres in the foothills of Altadena. Jirayr began the process of building structures on the property and began to pour more of his energy into creating architecture from materials that were discarded by builders and local municipalities. Over time Jirayr created a number of different buildings and assembly spaces which reflect the unique esthetic that he developed; building with concrete, river rock, broken concrete and telephone poles. Beyond his talent as an artist, Jirayr was intensely social and had a wide and diverse circle of friends. The Zorthian ranch was the site of many parties and other events including jazz performances, retreats, and movie shoots.
Specialties
The Zorthian ranch has been used for fashion shoots, and movie locations for many years. The unique architectural features, vintage vehicles, spatial qualities, and topography provide a backdrop rich in visual potential. We are conveniently located 15 miles from Downtown Los Angeles in Altadena California.