What I find gross is that the article somehow considers cubicles as a "private" solution. This modern management cargo cult has reached really gross levels of

What I find gross is that the article somehow considers cubicles as a "private" solution. This modern management cargo cult has reached really gross levels of absurdity. If open plan is a cacophony of voices amidst which a person is to find focus and deep thinking, then cubicles are the same cacophony without the peripheral vision part. I find teamwork, collaboration and such bullshit words just a mask for true motive. Cheapness. Cheapness in landlords, Cheapness in architects and Cheapness in companies who ultimately make up reasons for why they don't want to spend money and time on building truly productive environments. Its sort of sour grapes situation.