Link of space and communication

On one side, space is being reduced...

• The average m2 per employee is currently 8.5.
• This is expected to drop to 4.5 m2 per employee in the next 10 years.
• Studies show that the less space people have, conflict soars.

On the other hand,

• Studies show that closeness in offices increases collaboration and employee satisfaction

So how close is good and how close is too close?
Are we managing this proactively for ultimate results or are we victims of not paying attention?