The foundation, whose mission is to support and promote creativity and culture through its collaboration with high-profile designers such as Pawson, will also provide a financial donation to help restore the statue of San Giorgio that stands atop the church\u2019s dome. This restoration is taking place to help ensure the preservation of the 16th century-built Basilica, well-known to be an important, historic example of Palladian architecture.<\/p>\n
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\n Pawson created the unique optical installation by using simple materials yet a complex combination of light, space and proportion. Initially installed in the Geometric Staircase of St. Paul\u2019s Cathedral for the 2011 London Design Festival,
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Nadja Swarovski, a member of Swarovski\u2019s Executive Board and chair of the Swarovski Foundation\u2019s board of directors, recently commented about the event: \u201cWe are proud to collaborate once again with John Pawson… A master of minimalism, his simple but magical piece pays eloquent tribute to the complex majesty of the Basilica di San Giorgio Maggiore and to Palladio\u2019s creative genius.\u201d<\/p>\n
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