In 1965 artist Jan Meine Jansen designed a glass-in-concrete artwork which was integrated into the rear façade of the former tax office at Stationsplein in Leiden. This office building, last used as a municipal office and now temporarily housing Ukrainian war refugees, must make way for the new Morspoort urban development plan of the entire area around Leiden Central Station. This threatens the disappearance of Meine Jansen's artwork, described by art historians as unique of its kind in the Netherlands. With the impending demolition of the current municipal offices for the Morspoort urban plan, the challenge arises: how do we ensure the preservation of Jansen's 17-meter-high and 7-meter-wide glass-in-concrete artwork?

A group of stakeholders and art lovers have been in discussion with the municipality for quite some time to save the work of art from demolition, and these discussions have revealed that the only remaining option to save the work of art is to dismantle it and relocate it elsewhere.

Our focus lies in finding a suitable place for this artwork within the future urban framework. We've explored various options, considering its incorporation into a new building or its role as a standalone piece enhancing the neighborhood's public space. While preserving a piece of history and integrating it seamlessly into the evolving urban landscape, it is also important for the artwork to continue to be experienced as it was intended.
Join us in the effort to safeguard Jan Meine Jansen's glass-in-concrete masterpiece. Together, let's navigate the intricacies of preservation and ensure this iconic artwork finds its place in the future urban setting.



Our focus lies in finding a suitable place for this artwork in future urban plans. We've explored various options, considering its incorporation into a new building or its role as a standalone piece enhancing the neighborhood's vibe. Our goal is practical - preserving a piece of history and integrating it seamlessly into the evolving urban landscape.