Firstbank of Nigeria Hueyi Tequitiloyan Calli by Marwan Zgheib is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl in Calchihualiztli, Calmanaliztli ihuan Tlatecpanaliztli Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.
IztacteocuitlatlCalchihualiztli· 2026
Firstbank of Nigeria Hueyi Tequitiloyan Calli
Client: MZ Architects
Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl Winner in Calchihualiztli Category
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The Design
About Firstbank of Nigeria Hueyi Tequitiloyan Calli
Firstbank of Nigeria ce hueyi tequitiloyan calli tlen moquetzticac ipan Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. Inin calli, tlen tezcatica tlapepecholli, motlecahuia 252 metros ihuan quipia 115,000 metros cuadrados tlachihualli ipan ce tlalli tlen oquixtilihque itech atl. Iyecnacayo pitzahuac omochiuh ica ehecatl tlanemililiztli ihuan tonaltzintli tlaixmatiliztli ic amo miec totoniliztli calaquiz. In tezcatl tlen cualli tequiti ihuan in calan tlacehualhuiliztli quichihua ce tlaquentli tlen quinankilia in ilhuicatl iyeliz, cualli ic in totonqui atenco tlalli. Tlamatini calli tlamantli quiyacana in tlanextli, in totoniliztli ihuan in chicahualiztli tlacualtiliztli. Tequitiloyan tlen huel mopatla ihuan tlamantli tlen mochtin quitequitiltia quinpalehuia in tlanamacaliztli tlen mopatlatiuh.
The Recognition
About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl
Firstbank of Nigeria Hueyi Tequitiloyan Calli ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl, hueyi tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in huel yectli, tlanextic ihuan mahuiztic tlachihualli. In quicuicah Iztacteocuitlatl ca cenca cualli ihuan cenca yancuic tlachihualli in quinextia in tlamatiliztli, toltecayotl ihuan ixtlamatiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in Firstbank of Nigeria Hueyi Tequitiloyan Calli ca cenca cualli, cenca motequiuhtia ihuan yancuic. Ni dizayno in quicuic Iztacteocuitlatl quihuelitia in toltecayotl, tlamatiliztli, dizayno ihuan teknolohia. Firstbank of Nigeria Hueyi Tequitiloyan Calli quiyolchicahua in tlacah, quipaquiltia ihuan quitlamahuiztiltia.
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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