Beyond the cubicle symbolises the shifting archetype in workplace design. The traditional cubicles that were propagated in the 1960s and ‘70s as a symbol of focus and personal space have minimal relevance today. These have gradually faded into rigid four-wall beige structures that restrain creativity. According to Harvard Business Review reports, well-designed offices can stimulate productivity, enhance focus, and boost mental health. Leaving cubicles isn’t just about aesthetics; it signals a workplace evolution that inspires top-performing teams through collaboration, creativity and autonomy.
The stimulus for this shift is Gen Z, who have grown up with technology, want constant connectivity and refuse to settle for a purely transactional relationship with work. Taking cognisance of the i