Willem Arondéus Murals–

The monumental mural by Willem Arondéus, created in 1931–1932 for a municipal health center in Amsterdam West, is a rare example of early 20th-century social idealism in public art. Depicting themes of birth, care, science, and labour, the composition wraps around the upper walls of the waiting hall.

The murals suffered from extensive water damage, surface grime, and structural cracks. 

​As part of the conservation treatment carried out by De Kunstkoesteraars, the mural underwent cleaning, consolidation, inpainting, and partial reconstruction. Techniques such as dry cleaning, mortar repair, and aesthetic reintegration using reversible materials were applied. The reconstruction of decorative borders and missing sections was guided by historical photographs and archival documentation.

The project was a careful balance between conservation and respect for loss, restoring not only a public artwork but also honouring the memory of Willem Arondéus - artist, activist, and resistance hero.