Construction of Samara took place between 1955 and 1956, documented every step of the way by the Christian family’s 16mm home movies.

Though Frank Lloyd Wright’s initial design for Samara impressed its future residents, some aspects led to debate.

Inspired by the natural world, John and Catherine Christian created a magical atmosphere for guests at their Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home.

Geometry and grid systems played an integral role in the work of Frank Lloyd Wright from his earliest designs to those, like Samara, created at the end of his career. […]