Firstbank of Nigeria Punoang Buhatan sa Korporasyon by Marwan Zgheib

Firstbank of Nigeria Punoang Buhatan sa Korporasyon by Marwan Zgheib is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award nga Pilak in Disenyo sa Arkitektura, Gambalay ug Estruktura Competition Category.

PilakArkitektura· 2026

Firstbank of Nigeria Punoang Buhatan sa Korporasyon

by Marwan Zgheib

Client: MZ Architects

A' Design Award nga Pilak Winner in Arkitektura Category

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The Design

About Firstbank of Nigeria Punoang Buhatan sa Korporasyon

Ang Firstbank of Nigeria usa ka tore nga punoang buhatan sa korporasyon nga nahimutang sa Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. Ang bilding nga giputos og bildo mosaka og 252 metros ug naghatag og 115,000 metros kwadrado nga natukod nga lugar sa usa ka gibawi nga baybayon. Ang niwang nga porma naumol pinaagi sa mga pagtuon sa hangin ug pag-analisa sa adlaw aron limitahan ang pagsulod sa kainit. Ang taas og performance nga bildo ug panggawas nga silonganan nagmugna og usa ka envelope nga motubag sa klima nga angay sa tropikal nga kabaybayonan. Ang mga smart building system nagkontrolar sa kahayag, temperatura ug paggamit sa enerhiya. Ang flexible nga mga layout sa opisina ug gipaambit nga mga pasilidad nagsuporta sa nagbag-o nga mga panginahanglan sa negosyo.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award nga Pilak

Firstbank of Nigeria Punoang Buhatan sa Korporasyon usa ka mananaog sa A' Design Award nga Pilak, usa ka talagsaon kaayo nga prestihiyoso nga pag-ila nga gihatag sa labing taas nga lebel, matahom, ug makadani nga mga disenyo. Ang mga mananaog sa Pilak labihan ka hayag ug mamugnaon nga mga buhat nga nagpakita sa bantogan nga kahanas, talento, ug kamatngon sa ilang mga tigdesinyo. Gilauman nga ang Firstbank of Nigeria Punoang Buhatan sa Korporasyon mahimong talagsaon nga buhat nga ipasigarbo, dako ang pagkapropesyonal ug lawom ang kabag-ohan. Kini nga disenyo nga nakadaog og A' Design Award nga Pilak usa ka labihan ka mamatikdan, gihangaan nga imbento nga mapuslanon ug nagpalapad sa mga utlanan sa arte, siyensya, disenyo, ug teknolohiya. Firstbank of Nigeria Punoang Buhatan sa Korporasyon usa ka paglalang nga giinggit sa daghan, nga nagpukaw og mga tinguha, nagdala og positibo nga mga pagbati, ug nagsiga sa katingala ug paghangyo.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: A sculpted, glass-clad tower rising from Eko Atlantic’s reclaimed shoreline, the FBN Headquarters merges environmental intelligence with corporate identity. Its slender form, high-performance facade, and green-certified systems create a climate-responsive landmark that symbolizes institutional evolution while redefining Lagos’s vertical and coastal urban future.
Dimensions & Packaging: Total height: 252 meters.
Total built-up area: 115,000 square meters.
Tags: High-rise architecture, Sustainable design, Climate-responsive façade, Mixed-use tower, Corporate headquarters, Eko Atlantic City, Parametric design, Green-certified building, Urban landmark, Innovative office design
Production Technology: The design was developed through an integrated process combining environmental analysis, wind studies, and solar optimization to inform the tower’s massing and façade strategy. Multidisciplinary coordination guided the integration of structural and building systems. High-performance glazing, external shading, and energy-efficient solutions shaped a climate-responsive envelope tailored to Lagos’s coastal conditions and sustainability objectives.
Design Challenge: The greatest creative challenge was designing a landmark tower that balances Lagos’ rapid urban growth with coastal environmental conditions. Internally, the design had to reflect cultural identity, corporate prestige, and user well-being. Externally, constraints included coastal wind loads, tropical climate, local building regulations, limited high-performance material options, and integrating advanced sustainable technologies. Iterative simulations and collaborative workshops overcame these obstacles to achieve an elegant, resilient, and functional design.
Research: Applied architectural research. Objective: to design a resilient, future-focused headquarters suited to Lagos’ coastal context. Methodology combined site analysis, climate studies, and iterative design development. Data were gathered through environmental assessments, performance simulations, and stakeholder consultations using digital modeling tools. Participants included architects, engineers, and client representatives. Results informed massing, façade, and sustainability strategies. Insights strengthened environmental performance, business identity, and long-term urban impact.
Inspiration: Inspired by the meeting of land, ocean, and sky at Eko Atlantic, the tower draws from the fluidity of the shoreline and the clarity of modern finance. Its vertical form reflects resilience, transparency, and renewal, translating First Bank’s legacy into an architecture shaped by light, horizon, and aspiration.
Project Duration: The project was launched in March 2025 and is located in Eko Atlantic City, Lagos, Nigeria.
Operation Flow: The tower is designed to operate intuitively, guiding visitors through clear, welcoming entrances into light-filled public and corporate spaces. Smart building systems automatically regulate light, temperature, and energy use, adapting to daily and seasonal changes. Flexible office layouts allow spaces to evolve with business needs, while shared amenities encourage interaction, productivity, and well-being. The result is a comfortable, efficient environment that performs seamlessly for employees and visitors alike.
Team Members: Architect: Marwan Zgheib