TOPIC: The plans below show a student common room five years age and the common room now.

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The maps depict alterations made to the layout of a student common room over the past five years.

Overall, the common room underwent radical changes including the removal of tables, and the addition of entertainment facilities and appliances, transforming it into a more spacious and functional area.

Five years ago, after passing through the entrance from the west, students immediately encountered four large round tables and chairs scattered around the room. To their left lay a range of facilities including a cupboard, a sink, two benches, a microwave and a fridge, while in the bottom right corner stood a bookshelf.

In the current layout, two of the round tables have been replaced by a large rectangle table, making space for a sitting area for laptop use along the right wall. Another noticeable adjustment