Virtru’s vision started to take shape in partnership with JLL Managing Director Tucker Farman. Farman worked alongside the company’s leadership to understand the importance of location for their employees and the impact it had on drawing their teams back to the downtown office. Over the course of several weeks of searching and analyzing market conditions in the city to find the exact area and building, the team found the right space to begin lease negotiations. Now, situated on Pennsylvania Avenue, their proximity to iconic landmarks like the White House and easy access to transportation makes for a highly desirable location for both employees and clients.

Once location and lease negotiation were settled, Virtru and JLL worked together to create a space that would exemplify the values of Virtru and their place in the cybersecurity industry: the intersection of freedom and control.

To create the right space that reflects the company’s values, Virtru turned again to JLL, enlisting its Project and Development Services team to oversee the fit-out of the space and ensure the project stayed on budget and on schedule. The JLL team partnered with global architecture firm Gensler who led the design of Virtru’s exceptional, functional and thoughtfully designed workplace.

Virtru expressed the need for private and collaborative spaces to allow for seamless teamwork and personal space for focused work. This entailed a considerable mix of large, open and flexible spaces for group gatherings as well as built-in pods and traditional desk spaces for heads-down time. The design of each room within the office has its own personality, allowing for a variety of work styles and preferences.

As one journeys through the office, unique spaces designed to represent the themes of freedom, control and driving positive impact on society carry a distinct identity, with each room named after famous individuals who embody these values. Conference spaces like the Harry S. Truman room, complete with an authentic letter signed by the late president, and a training room named after legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson, also marked by a basketball adorned with his signature, bring out a tangible nod to these respected icons.

Another standout space within the office is the Franklin room, a library and ‘speakeasy’ named after Aretha Franklin whose records adorn the wall. It serves as a hub for quiet conversation and a source for creativity where employees can connect, share ideas and enjoy down-time together.