Demolishing the interior of an entire medieval building from top to bottom is one of the most rare and astonishing of events: the complex 3d stratification is revealed and just a few traces of the previous intricate space organization remain. Like in archeology, fragments of exploded life are scattered around in space and time and ages can converse with each other. The architect is asked to be the realistic interpreter of such a dialog, preserving the tension towards the future. Twenty images document the suspended time between the demolition and the rebuilding of this ancient house in Città della Pieve.