The important role the layout and design of the physical workplace plays in shaping organizational behavior has long been recognized [2], [28]. As Elsbach and Pratt [15, p.182] have recently noted, “everything from the efficient manufacture of computer chips to the research and development of new flavors of potato chips is affected by the design and arrangement of machinery, work spaces, environmental controls, and equipment.” Likewise, the importance of face-to-face (F2F) communication for the successful accomplishment of individual and team projects has a long history in the research literature [25] [37] [48]. In this paper, we explore the relationship between the physical design of the workplace and the affect on team F2F communication, for despite the growing importance of electronically mediated communication, studies continue to underline the criticality of F2F communication for the successful accomplishment of complex team activities. For example, Nohria and Eccles [34], p. 290 have noted that, although “electronically mediated exchange can increase the range, amount, and velocity of information flow in a network organization, the viability and effectiveness of this electronic network will depend critically on an underlying network of social relationships based on F2F interaction.” Further, Santoro and Saparito [39] suggest that F2F communication is richer and more effective in transferring complex, context-specific information thereby facilitating problem solving and building and sustaining intraorganizational relationships. Additionally, Allen and Henn [4] argue that electronically mediated communications such as phone and email are bandwidth limited in the sense that discussing complex matters is often difficult over the phone or via email.