From the first inventory of miners’ houses in 2018 to the purchase of our own authentic 200-year-old Giser house, we have been guided by a sincere desire to preserve the memories of this typical architecture, and above all to pass on the innovations that remain relevant in the 21st century.
In 2021, we began the process of acquiring the long-abandoned authentic Giser house, which we are gradually reviving through our programme, with the ultimate goal of welcoming new residents again—artists, researchers, and tourists.
We prefer using local and sustainable, including recycled, materials—lime, stone, and wood.
We revive traditional construction techniques such as lime plasters, timber construction, and carpentry.
We value craftsmanship and encourage the transfer of these skills to younger generations.
We encourage neighbours and residents to take part in programmes, share memories and ideas, and become part of the wider community.
Through hands-on workshops and volunteer activities, we offer young people opportunities to strengthen (STEAM—science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) skills.
We prepare an inspiring cultural programme that brings the house to life and fills it with new stories.
House Giser
The Giser Idrija miners’ house stands at Ulica zmage 12, on a hillside well known to locals between Skirca and Jurčkova grapa. The exact year of construction is not known, but based on preserved sources and literature we can conclude that it is certainly around two centuries old. Discover the stories of the house’s first residents and the process of its gradual restoration, carried out under the auspices of the ID20 Institute.
Gastronomic-theatrical performance
The gastronomic-theatrical performance O, sonce moje (O, sole mio) combines theatre, music, cuisine, and heritage, taking visitors back to the year 1922, when Idrija was facing social and cultural changes after the First World War.
Through the story of the Črv family, the audience in the Giser House experiences the life of townspeople, mining traditions, and local customs, while enjoying a four-course menu prepared according to century-old recipes.