The maps delineate the structural transformation of a bookstore from the year 2000 to the present day.
Notably, the layout has evolved from a predominantly book-centric arrangement to a contemporary design that incorporates leisure spaces alongside traditional book sections.
In the 2000 layout, the bookstore featured a conventional configuration, wherein the upper portion was predominantly allocated to two Fiction sections,
while
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was dedicated to Non-fiction. The middle area housed the Cookery, Hobbies, and Art sections, with the Travel Use synonyms
section
positioned near the entrance and the New Use synonyms
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section
adjacent to the service desk. Use synonyms
This
arrangement emphasized a clear segregation of genres and categories, catering primarily to traditional book consumers.
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Conversely
, the current configuration reflects significant modernization. The upper Linking Words
section
now comprises four distinct areas: Art, Hobbies, Travel, and New books, with Fiction relegated to a subordinate status. The previous Non-fiction Use synonyms
section
has been eradicated in favour of a modern café, thereby transforming the customer experience. Use synonyms
Additionally
, the central area has been enhanced with the introduction of reading tables, promoting a communal atmosphere. Despite these extensive modifications, the fundamental locations of the entrance, New books, and the service desk have maintained their positions, signifying a degree of continuity amidst the broader changes.Linking Words