Open floor plans have become the norm in commercial, office, and residential interiors. Minimalist steel and glass provides the benefits of open space while eliminating some of the negatives of loss of privacy. These practical design ideas can reduce or eliminate unwanted noise, provide security and fire protection as well as add definition and spacial integration. Steel has the strength to both expand ideas and be both minimally intrusive and defining to the space. Steel speaks rich without ostentation in a timeless voice.