why open-plan offices took over, and how cubicles could be resurrected in 2025

Imagine having your own space at work. For most Australians working in corporate offices, it’s a far-off dream.

More than 2.2 million Aussies aged 15 to 24 were employed in July 2025, most of whom have only ever known the chatter and distraction of open-plan offices.

But there was a time – one…