The article describes the history and architecture of the town of Cesiominore, Val Belluno, Italy, where habitations are characterized by wooden galleries running the length of the building front, with both residential and working functions. The author outlines the conservation work to be done, which will involve partial or sometimes total reconstruction of wooden elements as faithful to the original as possible. The study was carried out by M. Pollet as part of a course held by Prof. Piero Roselli on architectural restoration held in 1983-1984.