Does peaceful workplace help programmers perform better?

The place I work in has number of tables in a hallway each pair facing each other. We are around 10-12 people here. I can hear everyone walking by, they come around each others table and discuss logic, issues, plans etc. It really disturbs me. Does that happen to you guys? By the way, sales/marketing, other management people get own separate office. Development team/support team sits in the hallway. Do programmers deserve better?