You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The plans below show how the ground floor of a particular building has changed over time. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.

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The diagrams illustrate how the floorplan is changing in three different duration, in the years 1958, 1985, and present.
Overall
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, the space is redesigned based on the core function of the building.
Moreover
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, the kitchen remains the same in all durations. From 1958 to 1985, the building was designed as an office. Starting from the entrance, the lift
side
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was the toilet, and the right
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was the reception area.
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towards the north, the largest area was the manager's office. The kitchen was located in the left upper corner. The meeting room was opposite to the kitchen.
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, towards the south. There were two offices for the assistant and secretary. From 1985 to 2000, the floor was reconstructed as an apartment. Two bedrooms on the right
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. The living room was located at the upper left corner,
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the bathroom and shower were at the lower left corner. Recently, the floorplan was rebuilt to be a flower shop. Two regions are for the flower. The room for the gift cards is at the left end
side
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of the store.
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