The provide maps illustrate the transformation of the ground floor of a particular buiding over three different period from 1958 to the present.
Overall, it is clear that the building has undergone several noticeable changes during the years. It shifted from a workplace to apartment and eventually to a flower shop with the integration of some facilities.
To begin with, the meeting room in the top left corner was expanded and converted into living room, whereas the kitchen still remained unchanged in the following period. Below this, an assistant’s and secretary’s office were demolished to make way for the extension of the toilet into bathroom and shower at the bottom left corner. On the opposite side, there were a reception arena and a manger office above from 1958 to 1984, which were later transformed into two bedrooms.
Regarding the changes of the apartment to flower shop, the living room was reduced in size and replaced by a gift card to create more space for flower, while the kitchen saw no change in position. Meanwhile, there was a conversion of bathroom and shower at the bottom into play area for recreational purpose. Finally, an office was constructed, replacing bedroom 1, while bedroom 2 was demolished to make way for flower.
