Firstbank of Nigeria Likulu la Kampani by Marwan Zgheib is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Nyumba, Zomanga ndi Zomangidwa Competition Category.
SilivaZomangamanga· 2026
Firstbank of Nigeria Likulu la Kampani
Client: MZ Architects
Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award Winner in Zomangamanga Category
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About Firstbank of Nigeria Likulu la Kampani
Firstbank of Nigeria ndi nsanja ya likulu la kampani yomwe ili ku Eko Atlantic City, ku Lagos. Nyumba yokutidwa ndi magalasi imakwera mamita 252 ndipo ili ndi malo omangidwa a masikweya mita 115,000 pamphepete mwa nyanja pamalo obwezeretsedwa kuchokera m'madzi. Mawonekedwe ake owonda anapangidwa kudzera mu kafukufuku wa mphepo ndi kusanthula kwa dzuwa pofuna kuchepetsa kutentha. Magalasi apamwamba komanso zophimba zakunja zimapanga chophimba chogwirizana ndi nyengo choyenerana ndi malo otentha a m'mphepete mwa nyanja. Makina anzeru a nyumbayi amayang'anira kuwala, kutentha ndi kagwiritsidwe ka mphamvu. Makonzedwe a maofesi osinthika komanso zipangizo zogawana zimathandizira zosowa zamabizinesi zosintha.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award
Firstbank of Nigeria Likulu la Kampani ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka modabwitsa komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe a pamwamba, okongola ndi ochititsa chidwi. Opambana a Siliva ndi ntchito zowala kwambiri ndi zolenga kwambiri zomwe zimaonetsa ukatswiri, luso ndi nzeru zakuthwa za opanga awo. Firstbank of Nigeria Likulu la Kampani akuyembekezeka kukhala ntchito yodabwitsa yoonetsedwa, yaukatswiri wapadera ndi yatsopano kwambiri. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award awa ndi chopangidwa chodziwika kwambiri ndi choyamikiridwa chomwe chimapindulitsa ndi kukulitsa malire a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo. Firstbank of Nigeria Likulu la Kampani ndi cholengedwa chomwe anthu ambiri amachichitira nsanje, chomwe chimadzutsa zilakolako, kubweretsa maganizo abwino ndi kuyatsa kudabwa ndi chidwi.
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
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