Situated atop eastern Wisconsin’s highest hill, the Basilica of Holy Hill, National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians draws thousands of pilgrims from all over the U.S. each year. The current Shrine was built in 1926, and CSS has provided decoration and artwork for it throughout the years. The recent renewal was precipitated by widespread water damage to the Shrine's interior.
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The renewal of the classical worship space addressed every surface, with plaster restoration, a new decorative paint scheme, marble and mosaic cleaning, restoration of the terrazzo floor and refurbishing of the pendant fixtures. The intent was to restore water-damaged areas and provide a renewed and inspiring decorative scheme without sacrificing the original, traditional elements. CSS provided a new palette and design artistry largely comprised of faux stone painting to enhance the Romanesque interior architecture.
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