We can meet you halfway. The walls will go up about 6 inches above the table. We find this increases synergy and collaboration. On an unrelated note most of our office workers were headphones and are reluctant to talk as it disturbs the entire office.
Those who make the decision still have a full blown office with real walls and a door so won’t be negatively affected. It’s mostly pushed because the open office idea is cheaper and allows managers to see butts in seats. Studies show it’s a bad idea but people talk about collaboration and whatnot as an excuse.