The provided maps illustrate the layout of a bookstore in 2000 compared to its current configuration. Overall, the store has transitioned from a space primarily dedicated to book storage and display to a more customer-focused environment featuring social areas.
In 2000, the bookstore was dominated by shelving units. The Fiction section occupied a large L-shaped area along the top and right walls, while Art, Hobbies, and Cookery books were housed on three central shelves. A Travel section was situated near the entrance, with a New books display and a Service desk located in the bottom-left corner. The Non-fiction section was positioned in the bottom-right area.
Currently, the layout has been substantially altered. The central shelves have been removed to accommodate three tables with chairs, and a Cafe has been installed in the bottom-right corner where the Non-fiction section previously stood. The book categories have been relocated to the top wall, now arranged in a row consisting of Art, Hobbies, Cookery, and Fiction. Meanwhile, the Non-fiction section has moved to the right wall. The Travel section, New books area, and Service desk remain in their original positions near the entrance.