Firstbank of Nigeria Xarunta Dhexe ee Shirkadda by Marwan Zgheib

Firstbank of Nigeria Xarunta Dhexe ee Shirkadda by Marwan Zgheib is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Qaab-dhismeedka, Dhismaha iyo Qaab-dhismeedyada Competition Category.

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Firstbank of Nigeria Xarunta Dhexe ee Shirkadda

by Marwan Zgheib

Client: MZ Architects

Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Qaab-dhismeed Category

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The Design

About Firstbank of Nigeria Xarunta Dhexe ee Shirkadda

Firstbank of Nigeria waa taallo dhaadheer oo xarun dhexe shirkadeed ah oo ku taal Magaalada Eko Atlantic, Lagos. Dhismaha muraayadda lagu daboolay wuxuu kor u kacaa 252 mitir wuxuuna bixiyaa 115,000 mitir laba jibbaaran oo bedka dhismaha ah oo ku yaal xeeb dib loo soo celiyay. Qaabka caatada ah waxaa lagu qaabeeyay daraasado dabaysha ah iyo falanqayn qorraxeed si loo yareeyo kulaylka soo gala. Muraayado waxqabad sare leh iyo hadhayn dibadda ah ayaa abuuraya dahaar cimilada ka jawaaba oo ku habboon deegaanka xeebeed ee kulaylaha. Nidaamyada dhismaha caqliga leh ayaa nidaamiya iftiinka, heerkulka iyo isticmaalka tamarta. Qaabab xafiiseed oo dabacsan iyo adeegyo la wadaago ayaa taageeraya baahiyaha ganacsi ee isbeddelaya.

The Recognition

About the Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award

Firstbank of Nigeria Xarunta Dhexe ee Shirkadda waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf aad u sarreeya oo la siiyo naqshado heerka ugu sarreeya oo quruxsan oo soo jiidasho leh. Guuleystayaasha Lacagta waa shaqooyin aad u dhalaalaya iyo hal-abuur sare leh oo muujiya khibrad, hibo iyo hufnaan naqshadeeyayaashooda. Firstbank of Nigeria Xarunta Dhexe ee Shirkadda waa shaqo la filayo inay noqoto shaqo quruxsan oo tusaale ah, xirfad cad leh oo hal-abuur qoto dheer leh. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Lacagta ah ee A' Design Award waa hal-abuur aad loo dareemo oo la ammaano, waxtar leh oo hormariya xuduudaha farshaxanka, sayniska, naqshadaynta iyo tignoolajiyada. Firstbank of Nigeria Xarunta Dhexe ee Shirkadda waa hal-abuur dad badan ay doonayaan, kicisa rabitaanno, keena dareenno wanaagsan oo abuura yaab.

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