Firstbank of Nigeria Katye Jeneral Antrepriz by Marwan Zgheib

Firstbank of Nigeria Katye Jeneral Antrepriz by Marwan Zgheib is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Ajan in Achitekti Competition Category.

AjanAchitekti· 2026

Firstbank of Nigeria Katye Jeneral Antrepriz

by Marwan Zgheib

Client: MZ Architects

A' Design Award Ajan Winner in Achitekti Category

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The Design

About Firstbank of Nigeria Katye Jeneral Antrepriz

Firstbank of Nigeria se yon gwo bilding katye jeneral antrepriz ki sitiye nan Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. Bilding lan ki kouvri ak vit monte 252 mèt wotè epi li ofri 115,000 mèt kare espas konstwi sou yon litoral yo te rekipere sou lanmè. Fòm elanse a te devlope atravè etid van ak analiz solè pou limite chalè k ap antre. Vitraj wo pèfòmans ak pwoteksyon solèy ekstèn kreye yon anvlòp ki reponn ak klima a, ki adapte ak anviwònman kotye twopikal la. Sistèm entelijan nan bilding lan kontwole limyè, tanperati ak konsomasyon enèji. Amenajman biwo fleksib ak espas pataje sipòte bezwen biznis k ap chanje.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Ajan

Firstbank of Nigeria Katye Jeneral Antrepriz se yon ganyan A' Design Award Ajan, yon rekonesans ki gen yon prestij enmans yo bay design nivo siperyè, bèl anpil e enpresyonan. Ganyan Ajan yo se travay ki trè briyan e ki trè kreyatif ki montre ekspètiz, talan ak finès designer yo. Yo atann Firstbank of Nigeria Katye Jeneral Antrepriz pou se yon bèl travay modèl, remakab nan pwofesyonalis e ki gen gwo inovasyon. Design sa a ki ganyen A' Design Award Ajan se yon envansyon trè remakab, admire ki pote benefis e ki pouse limit atizay, syans, design ak teknoloji. Firstbank of Nigeria Katye Jeneral Antrepriz se yon kreyasyon anpil moun jalou ki reveye dezi, ki pote santiman pozitif e ki limen sipriz ak mèvèy.

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