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The article deals with the remodeling of the claustrophobic kitchen of David Cargill, a documentary filmmaker who lives in a condominium in Marina del Ray, California. His solution is faking an open plan by knocking down the wall between the kitchen and the living room, and installing a generously sized curved-counter breakfast bar instead. The eating area, topped with a half circle of black granite, helps visually expand the space. Cargill chose a pair of stainless steel undercounter units that each combine a fridge and freezer.

Describes changes at Northrop Grumman Corp.'s facility in El Segundo, California, after shifting from a cubicle-based environment to open plan offices. Purpose of the office revamp; Drawbacks of cubicles; Cost of the project.