Firstbank of Nigeria Lub Tsev Haujlwm Loj Ntawm Lub Tuam Txhab by Marwan Zgheib

Firstbank of Nigeria Lub Tsev Haujlwm Loj Ntawm Lub Tuam Txhab by Marwan Zgheib is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Nyiaj in Tsim Vaj Tsev, Tsev thiab Qauv Tsev Competition Category.

NyiajVaj Tsev· 2026

Firstbank of Nigeria Lub Tsev Haujlwm Loj Ntawm Lub Tuam Txhab

by Marwan Zgheib

Client: MZ Architects

A' Design Award Nyiaj Winner in Vaj Tsev Category

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The Design

About Firstbank of Nigeria Lub Tsev Haujlwm Loj Ntawm Lub Tuam Txhab

Firstbank of Nigeria yog ib lub tsev tsoo siab ua haujlwm loj ntawm lub tuam txhab uas nyob rau hauv Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. Lub tsev vov iav no siab txog 252 meters thiab muaj 115,000 square meters ntawm thaj chaw tsim tsev nyob rau ntawm ib lub ntug hiavtxwv uas raug puab tshiab. Tus duab tsev yiag yiag no raug tsim los ntawm kev kawm txog cua thiab kev soj ntsuam duab tshav ntuj kom txwv tsis pub kub heev. Cov iav muaj peev xwm zoo heev thiab cov ntxaij thaiv tshav sab nraud tsim tau ib daim tawv tsev uas teb tau rau huab cua, haum rau qhov chaw sov ntawm ntug hiavtxwv. Cov tshuab ntse hauv tsev tswj qhov kaj, qhov kub thiab kev siv hluav taws xob. Cov chaw ua haujlwm uas hloov tau yooj yim thiab cov chaw siv ua ke pab txhawb tej kev xav tau ntawm kev lag luam uas hloov mus hloov los.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Nyiaj

Firstbank of Nigeria Lub Tsev Haujlwm Loj Ntawm Lub Tuam Txhab yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Nyiaj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev tshaj li qub uas muab rau cov qauv tsim qib siab, zoo nkauj thiab ua rau neeg xav tsis thoob. Cov neeg yeej Nyiaj yog cov haujlwm ci ntsa iab heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas qhia txog kev paub, kev txawj ntse thiab kev ntse ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Firstbank of Nigeria Lub Tsev Haujlwm Loj Ntawm Lub Tuam Txhab xav tias yuav yog ib qho haujlwm zoo kawg nkaus uas tsim rau qhia, tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab tob. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Nyiaj no yog ib qho khoom tsim uas pom tseeb heev thiab neeg qhuas uas pab tau thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Firstbank of Nigeria Lub Tsev Haujlwm Loj Ntawm Lub Tuam Txhab yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg coob xav tau, uas ua rau xav, coj kev xav zoo thiab ua rau xav tsis thoob thiab xav paub.

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