You are not alone in this. Many developers find noise to be a especially distracting factor. I am in this category. Also, I feel the need to comment on the w

You are not alone in this. Many developers find noise to be a especially distracting factor. I am in this category. Also, I feel the need to comment on the widespread notion that the primary motivation for open-plan office is that "it facilitates collaboration" which in my opinion and experience is barely truthful in any way. The reality is that open-office is motivated by the costs of rent -- it really is that simple. The whole thing about "collaboration" is after-the-fact rationalizing because organizations lack the courage to admit that it really is about money.