Firstbank of Nigeria Hedkwatar Kamfani by Marwan Zgheib

Firstbank of Nigeria Hedkwatar Kamfani by Marwan Zgheib is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Kyautar A' Design Award ta Azurfa in Gine-gine Competition Category.

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Firstbank of Nigeria Hedkwatar Kamfani

by Marwan Zgheib

Client: MZ Architects

Kyautar A' Design Award ta Azurfa Winner in Gine-gine Category

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The Design

About Firstbank of Nigeria Hedkwatar Kamfani

Firstbank of Nigeria wani gini ne mai tsawo na hedkwatar kamfani da ke Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. Ginin da aka lulluɓe da gilashi ya kai tsawon mita 252 kuma yana da fadin gini na murabba'in mita 115,000 a kan gaɓar teku da aka farfado. An tsara siffar ginin mai siriri ta hanyar nazarin iska da bincike kan hasken rana don rage yawan zafi. Gilashi mai inganci sosai da inuwa ta waje sun samar da murfin gini da ya dace da yanayi na yankin gaɓar teku mai zafi. Na'urorin gini masu wayo suna daidaita haske, zafin jiki da amfani da makamashi. Tsarin ofisoshi masu sassauƙa da wuraren more rayuwa na tarayya suna tallafawa bukatun kasuwanci masu canzawa.

The Recognition

About the Kyautar A' Design Award ta Azurfa

Zanen Firstbank of Nigeria Hedkwatar Kamfani ya lashe Kyautar A' Design Award ta Azurfa, wata karramawa mai tsananin daraja da ake bai wa zane-zane na matakin koli, masu kyau sosai kuma masu burgewa. Waɗanda suka lashe kyautar Azurfa ayyuka ne masu haske sosai da ƙirƙira mai yawa waɗanda ke nuna ƙwarewa, baiwa da kaifin tunanin masu zanensu. Ana sa ran zanen Firstbank of Nigeria Hedkwatar Kamfani ya zama aiki mai ban mamaki, abin koyi, mai ƙwarewa sosai kuma mai ƙirƙire-ƙirƙire mai zurfi. Wannan zane da ya lashe Kyautar A' Design Award ta Azurfa ƙirƙira ce mai abin lura sosai, da ake sha'awa, wacce ke amfanar da kuma kai iyakokin fasaha, kimiyya, zane da fasahar zamani gaba. Zanen Firstbank of Nigeria Hedkwatar Kamfani ƙirƙira ce da ake yi wa hassada sosai wacce ke tada sha'awa, tana kawo jin daɗi kuma tana haifar da mamaki da al'ajabi.

Behind the Design

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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