Every generation that cares for a historic place decides what the next generation will inherit. In 2025, crews at Samara uncovered original material that the copper roofline had concealed for decades, raising an unexpected question about what to protect and why.

One of Samara’s most striking exterior details is its teal-blue-green copper roofline, a feature that Frank Lloyd Wright envisioned from the very beginning.

Recent roof replacement at Samara illustrates how modern building technology is finally beginning to catch up to Frank Lloyd Wright’s ambitious architectural ideas.

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.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s legacy encompasses hundreds of designs. Samara’s curator shares ten favorites from across the country.