The maps illustrate how the ground floor of a particular art gallery has changed from 2005 to the present.
Overall, the place has experienced significant changes with the addition, replacement, and relocation of various facilities. The most noticeable changes have taken place on the left of the ground floor.
In 2005, there was a cafe and shop at the top left corner, while an exhibition room 4 was located at the bottom left corner, with a gallery office in between. On the right-hand side, there were 3 exhibition rooms, namely 1, 2, and 3 from the bottom to the top. In addition, steps to the entrance were situated at the bottom, while stairs to the upper floor were between the cafe and shop and the exhibition room 3. Besides, there was a reception desk near the center of the floor, while the remaining space was an entrance hall.
At present day, exhibition rooms 1, 2, and 3 have remained unchanged, while the steps have been narrowed towards the right, giving way for a ramp for wheelchairs. The same pattern could be seen in the stairs, which have been reduced in size towards the left to make way for a new lift. In addition, the reception desk has been moved towards the middle, while the cafe and shop have been replaced by a gallery shop, with vending machines below. Furthermore, the exhibition room 4 and the gallery shop have been replaced by a children’s area and temporary exhibitions. Finally, these changes have become more convenient to facilitate more access for children and disabled individuals.