Firstbank of Nigeria Ntlo-kgolo ya Khoebo by Marwan Zgheib

Firstbank of Nigeria Ntlo-kgolo ya Khoebo by Marwan Zgheib is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Meaho, Dikaho le Dibopego Competition Category.

SileveraMeaho· 2026

Firstbank of Nigeria Ntlo-kgolo ya Khoebo

by Marwan Zgheib

Client: MZ Architects

Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award Winner in Meaho Category

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The Design

About Firstbank of Nigeria Ntlo-kgolo ya Khoebo

Firstbank of Nigeria ke tora ya ntlo-kgolo ya khoebo e fumanehang Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. Moaho o koahetsoeng ka khalase o phahama limithara tse 252 mme o fana ka libaka tse hahiloeng tsa limithara tse lekanang tse 115,000 lebopong le nchafalitsoeng la leoatle. Sebopeho se sesane se entsoe ka lithuto tsa moea le tlhahlobo ya letsatsi ho fokotsa mocheso o kenang. Khalase e sebetsang ka boemo bo phahameng le lithibelo tsa letsatsi tsa kantle li theha koahelo e arabelang boemo ba leholimo e loketseng sebaka sa lebopong la tropike. Litsamaiso tse bohlale tsa moaho li laola leseli, mocheso le tshebediso ya matla. Meralo ya diofisi e feto-fetohang le lisebelisoa tse arolelanoang li tshehetsa litlhoko tsa khoebo tse fetohang.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award

Firstbank of Nigeria Ntlo-kgolo ya Khoebo ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang haholo e fuoang meralo e phahameng ka ho fetesisa, e ntle le e tsosang maikutlo. Bahapi ba Silevera ke mesebetsi e khanyang haholo le e nang le boqapi bo ikhethang e bontšang botsebi, talenta le bohlale ba baqapi ba eona. Firstbank of Nigeria Ntlo-kgolo ya Khoebo e lebelletsoe ho ba mosebetsi o motle, oa mohlala, o nang le boprofeshenale bo bonahalang le mehopolo e mecha e tebileng. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award ke mohopolo o hlokomelehang haholo le o ratoang o tlisang molemo mme o sutumelletsang meeli ea bonono, mahlale, moralo le theknoloji. Firstbank of Nigeria Ntlo-kgolo ya Khoebo ke mosebetsi oo batho ba bangata ba o lakatsang, o tsosang litakatso, o tlisang maikutlo a matle le o tsosetsang ho makala le ho hlolla.

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