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34 | I NSIGH T • A p r i l 2 0 15 w w w . i n s i g h t o n b u s i n e s s . c o m I N S I G H T O N C O O L S P A C E S B y S e a n P. J o h n s o n T he cubicle is dead. Good riddance. Once envisioned as an improvement to efficiency and productivity, the ubiquitous office cube has fallen out of favor as designers, builders and employers seek to create open, collaborative and downright attractive and fun places to work. "Office space is a reflection of a company's 'brand' and all companies want a positive experience for the client visiting as well as the employees that work there," says Sonia Perlot, owner and senior interior designer at Phi Interiors, a commercial design firm in Fond du Lac. "Companies are a Death of the cubicle Cool spaces highlight the new way to work PERFORMA INC.: "The space at Performa recently went through a significant transformation to incorporate the Performa story and their client processes on walls, windows and throughout the space. A combination of open work areas and private conference areas complete the Performa work environment." - Bridget O'Connor ELEMENT: "Element recently left behind a cramped, generic space and moved into this "unconventional" new work habitat. This space reflects the creative style and solution we provide our clients. This is 100 percent more efficient for how we work." – Lance Peroutka lot more conscientious about their image." But it's more than image. e way companies work has changed, and is now based on interaction with others. Perlot says the prevailing theory is to create an inviting and inspiring experience that will boost productivity. At Insight we asked businesses in Northeast Wisconsin to share with us and our readers some of the inspiring, innovative and fun workspaces they have created to better get work done. To see more of the region's "cool" office space, check out the online gallery at www. insightonbusiness.com/coolspaces.