Firstbank of Nigeria Ofisa Autū o le Kamupani by Marwan Zgheib

Firstbank of Nigeria Ofisa Autū o le Kamupani by Marwan Zgheib is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Ario in Mamanu Fausaga Fale Competition Category.

ArioFausaga Fale· 2026

Firstbank of Nigeria Ofisa Autū o le Kamupani

by Marwan Zgheib

Client: MZ Architects

A' Design Award Ario Winner in Fausaga Fale Category

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The Design

About Firstbank of Nigeria Ofisa Autū o le Kamupani

O le Firstbank of Nigeria o se olo ofisa autū o le kamupani o loʻo i le Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. O le fale ua ufiufi i tioata e oso aʻe i le 252 mita ma e maua ai le 115,000 sikuea mita o le vaega faufale i luga o se matafaga na toe faʻaleleia mai le sami. O le foliga tino manifinifi na mamanuina e ala i suʻesuʻega o le matagi ma iloiloga o le la e faʻatapulaʻa ai le maua o le vevela. O tioata maualuga le faʻatinoga ma paolo i fafo e fausia ai se ufiufi e tali atu i le tau e fetaui ma le siʻosiʻomaga o le gataifale vevela. O faiga atamai o le fale e faʻatonutonu ai le malamalama, le vevela ma le faʻaaogaina o le malosi. O fuafuaga fetuutuunaʻi o ofisa ma nofoaga faʻasoa e lagolagoina ai manaʻoga o pisinisi o loʻo suia pea.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Ario

O le A' Design Award Ario na manumalo ai Firstbank of Nigeria Ofisa Autū o le Kamupani, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu sili ona lelei, matagofie ma mataʻutia. O ē manumalo i le Ario o galuega susulu tele ma fatufatuaʻi e faaalia ai le poto, le taleni ma le atamai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina Firstbank of Nigeria Ofisa Autū o le Kamupani e avea ma galuega matagofie, o se fesuiaiga mo isi, e iloga i le tomai faapolofesa ma mea fou loloto. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Ario o se mea e iloga, ua mataʻina e aogā ma tuleia atu tapulaʻa o le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi. Firstbank of Nigeria Ofisa Autū o le Kamupani o se mea e fiafia i ai le toatele, e fafagu ai manaʻoga, aumaia ai lagona lelei ma tupu ai le ofo.

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