Cubicles and open space

After reading the use of space and interior design, I'm starting to see how it can play a part in my classroom. As I've stated before, my classroom is not terribly inviting. I have a couple of posters up and an ACT word wall, and that's about it. I have put thought into the organization of desks in my room. I understand the importance of collaboration in learning and so my desks are grouped into four and are facing different directions. After the novelty has worn off, I change it up again. In reading about Chiat I started to wonder whether my desk is set up as somewhat of a private office. He is against having anything like that, as well as cubicles, and I like the sound of it. Because most educational studies is surrounded around the idea of student-based learning, my desk should be in the mix, rather than offset to the side.