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Firstbank of Nigeria دفتر مرکزی شرکت by Marwan Zgheib

Firstbank of Nigeria دفتر مرکزی شرکت by Marwan Zgheib is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 جایزه نقره‌ای A' Design Award in طراحی معماری، ساختمان و سازه Competition Category.


نقرهمعماری· 2026

Firstbank of Nigeria دفتر مرکزی شرکت

by Marwan Zgheib

Client: MZ Architects

جایزه نقره‌ای A' Design Award Winner in معماری Category

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The Design

About Firstbank of Nigeria دفتر مرکزی شرکت

فرست‌بانک نیجریه برجی به‌عنوان دفتر مرکزی شرکت است که در شهر اکو آتلانتیک در لاگوس واقع شده است. این ساختمان با نمای شیشه‌ای تا ارتفاع ۲۵۲ متر برافراشته شده و ۱۱۵٬۰۰۰ متر مربع زیربنا را در سواحل احیاشده ارائه می‌دهد. فرم باریک و کشیده برج از طریق مطالعات باد و تحلیل خورشیدی شکل گرفته است تا جذب گرما را محدود کند. شیشه‌های با کارایی بالا و سایه‌اندازهای خارجی، پوسته‌ای پاسخ‌گو به اقلیم را ایجاد می‌کنند که با محیط ساحلی گرمسیری سازگار است. سیستم‌های هوشمند ساختمان، نور، دما و مصرف انرژی را تنظیم می‌کنند. چیدمان‌های اداری انعطاف‌پذیر و امکانات مشترک، نیازهای متغیر کسب‌وکار را پشتیبانی می‌کنند.

The Recognition

About the جایزه نقره‌ای A' Design Award

Firstbank of Nigeria دفتر مرکزی شرکت برنده جایزه نقره‌ای A' Design Award است، شناختی فوق‌العاده معتبر که به طراحی‌های سطح بالای زیبا، والا و تأثیرگذار اعطا می‌شود. برندگان نقره آثاری بسیار درخشان و فوق‌العاده خلاق‌اند که تخصص، استعداد و تیزبینی برجسته طراحان خود را نشان می‌دهند. از Firstbank of Nigeria دفتر مرکزی شرکت انتظار می‌رود اثری شگفت‌انگیز و نمونه باشد که به‌طور چشمگیری حرفه‌ای و عمیقاً نوآورانه است. این طراحی برنده جایزه نقره‌ای A' Design Award اختراعی بسیار قابل‌توجه و ستوده است که سود می‌رساند و مرزهای هنر، علم، طراحی و فناوری را پیش می‌برد. Firstbank of Nigeria دفتر مرکزی شرکت آفرینشی است که به آن بسیار رشک برده می‌شود، خواسته‌ها را بیدار می‌کند، احساسات مثبت می‌آورد و حیرت و شگفتی برمی‌انگیزد.

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

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