The picture illustrates how a common room for students has changed within 5 years. Overall, the room has been modernised with the addtion of more communal amenities, catering for a wider variety of activities for students.
Five years ago, the design of the room was relatively simple. Along the left wall from the entrance were a sink, a cupboard, two benches, a microwave, and a refrigerator, respectively. Meanwhile, in the central area of the room, four sets of round tables and chairs were arranged in a zic-zac pattern. Finally, in the right corner of the room was a bookshelf.
Presently, the room has been changed significantly. Nearly all the equipment along the left wall from the entrance remained unchanged, except for one of the benches that has been replaced by another microwave. Moreover, two of the four round tables have been removed, making space for a new rectangular one right at the entrance and a new rectangular bench specialised for laptop use in the central right of the room. At the end of the room, a drinks machine has been added in front of the refrigerator. Finally, the bookshelf has been replaced by a television, surrounded by three new armchairs.