Every time the open office discussion comes up it’s immediately filled with objective statements like this headline. People who don’t like open offices seem to find it impossible to believe that there are developers who prefer them.
I worked at Apple during the years when the company designed and built its first campus at 1 Infinite Loop in Cupertino. As I recall, Apple R&D engineers were considered stakeholders and participated in the design of the interior spaces. Apple wisely decided to give each engineer a private office. There were open areas near the offices with comfortable furniture and whiteboards for engineers to meet and collaborate. I worked in one of these buildings from 2001-2007, and I can confirm that the work areas were beautifully designed and ideal for fostering productive work. It's sad to hear that Apple has apparently abandoned this approach in its new campus.
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