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Specific spatial characteristics of physical work environments causally influence creative work, which can be mapped through ten distinct theoretical propositions. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.ESTABLISHES_NEW_DIRECTION.

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Formulate a causal framework and identify foundational propositions that explain how physical workspace design influences creative performance across educational and professional environments.

August 31, 2026International Journal of DesignOpen Access

The architecture of creativity: Toward a causal theory of creative workspace design

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Formulate a causal framework and identify foundational propositions that explain how physical workspace design influences creative performance across educational and professional environments.
Conducted a grounded-theory qualitative study using in-depth interviews with 9 experts across disciplines including architecture, urban planning, interior design, and fine arts.
Synthesized expert interview insights with supporting cross-disciplinary literature spanning educational and professional creative sectors.
Identified ten discrete theoretical propositions that link specific spatial characteristics to creative work processes.
Constructed a series of causal graphs that systematically visualize the relationships between architectural features and creativity outcomes.

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Qualitative interview study reveals ten causal links between spatial characteristics and creative work in creative professionals, suggesting actionable principles for workspace design.

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Thoring et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9541c8f20e493292a73e84 https://doi.org/10.57698/v15i2.02

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Qualitative interview study reveals ten causal links between spatial characteristics and creative work in creative professionals, suggesting actionable principles for workspace design.

The architecture of creativity: Toward a causal theory of creative workspace design

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The architecture of creativity: Toward a causal theory of creative workspace design

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