It has nothing to do with the language being used. A "person of clout" with a
"Get this &%$ out of here" can get the point across regardless of any language barrier
I don't think it has much to do with the architect's own ideas either
It's all about the attitudes of the owners and the management, and $$$
Why would a building owner want to build an area with storage space when it can fetch a much higher lease rate by simply throwing some carpet on the floor, data/comm and power, and calling it office space?
$$$