The illustration depicts the change that took place in the proposition of classes in four states of Australian elementary schools between 2010 and today.
Overall, these classes have witnessed various transformations in their modification from a closed space to a more open area due to fewer functional rooms and teachers room removed.
In 2010, these classes were still cramped with too many rooms allocated. From the entrance at the bottom left corner of the classes, there was a row of tables and chairs, leading to two big windows on the wall. On the left wall, two windows, smaller in size, were located, being adjacent to a teachers room and 2 recreational zones on opposite sides. Finally, the remaining play area in the northeast corner was next to a series of a white board, an art area, and two separate sinks for adults and children.
After undergoing significant changes, Australian primary schools then can offer various open spaces for their students. The most notable renovation has been the relocation of the row full of tables and chairs into a cluster, replacing a play zone which used to be on the bottom left corner. Nearby, two tiny windows have been expanded by the rearrangement of the previous shelf’s side, accompanied with an addition on the other side. Moreover, to the remaining areas, all facilities have remained intact.