The maps illustrate the changes in the layout of a bookstore between the year 2000 and the present day.
Overall, the bookstore has undergone a significant redesign, featuring the addition of a café and repositioned book sections to create a more customer-oriented space.
In 2000, the store’s central area housed the Art, Hobbies, and Cookery sections. Upon entering, customers encountered the service desk to the south, while the Fiction section occupied the far north and east regions. Non-fiction books were positioned in the southern part of the store. The Travel and New Books sections remained near the entrance, with the latter directly adjacent to it.
In the current layout, the Non-fiction section has been relocated to the eastern side, its former space replaced by a centrally placed café with seating. The Art, Hobbies, and Cookery sections have shifted to a row along the northern edge, now positioned behind the Travel and New Books areas, which retain their original locations near the entrance and service desk. Notably, the Fiction section has been reduced in size and is now situated between the Cookery section and the relocated Non-fiction area. These adjustments reflect a focus on integrating social spaces and optimizing section organization.