The provided diagrams illustrate alterations in the layout of a bookstore from the year 2000 to the present day.
Overall, noticeable changes have been made to the bookstore’s design, particularly on the left side. Several sections have been relocated and revamped, while new amenities have been added.
Initially, the fiction department encompassed a significant portion of the northwest wall and the adjacent area, whereas the middle section predominantly featured cookery, hobbies, and art. In the current setup, the fiction collection has been reduced, and now shares space with cookery, hobbies, and art, with a notable introduction of a spacious communal table replacing the former bookshelves.
Moreover, the non-fiction area that previously occupied the upper right corner has expanded into the space previously allocated for fiction in the upper left corner. Simultaneously, the former non-fiction section near the entrance has been transformed into a café. Notably, the arrangement of the service desks, travel, and new book sections has remained consistent throughout the years.