The given diagram meticulously depicts the layout of the ground floor of a particular art gallery in 2005 and after experiencing the transformation.
Overall, the art gallery has undergone numerous striking changes, the most noticeable of which is the alteration implemented on the left-hand side of the floor.
Regarding the right-hand side and centre of the gallery, the array of exhibition rooms namely 1,2 and 3 located in the east has remained in its original state. Conversely, the reception desk placed in the middle of the floor has been relocated to the bottom, making room for a new entrance hall. While the stairs to the upper floor in the south have been partially narrowed, equipped with a newly-established lift, the entrance in the north has been installed with a ramp to wheelchairs in order to attract more disadvantaged people.
Concerning the left-hand side of the ground floor, in the northwest quarter, a newly-constructed gallery shop has overtaken the land previously occupied by the cafe and shop. Moreover, the gallery office positioned to the south of the cafe has been completely eradicated, laying the foundation for a chain of vending machines. Finally, a thorough demolition can be observed in the exhibition room 4 nestled in the gallery office, paving room for a temporary exhibition and a children’s area, enhancing the interactive activities, with the former located above the latter.