The study analyzes the origin and development of wooden architecture in Belgorod region in connection with the development of the Wild Field on the southern borders of Russia. Volumetric-planning and architectural and compositional features of the preserved wooden heritage buildings were considered: church buildings and residential buildings in large settlements both for poor population and for more prosperous one. The study describes the architectural and compositional construction of temples and residential buildings of different centuries. The authors analyzed the construction periods and the impact of architectural styles that were embodied in the space-planning solution and the design of facades of both wooden churches and residential buildings. Particular attention was paid to cultural heritage sites of regional significance – architectural monuments located in cities of Belgorod and Stary Oskol and villages of Belgorod region. The article presents the research work related to the conversion of a cultural heritage site into a hotel and a museum.