Firstbank of Nigeria Punong Tanggapan ng Korporasyon by Marwan Zgheib

Firstbank of Nigeria Punong Tanggapan ng Korporasyon by Marwan Zgheib is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award na Pilak in Disenyo ng Arkitektura, Gusali at Estruktura Competition Category.

PilakArkitektura· 2026

Firstbank of Nigeria Punong Tanggapan ng Korporasyon

by Marwan Zgheib

Client: MZ Architects

A' Design Award na Pilak Winner in Arkitektura Category

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The Design

About Firstbank of Nigeria Punong Tanggapan ng Korporasyon

Ang Firstbank of Nigeria ay isang tore ng punong tanggapan ng korporasyon na matatagpuan sa Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. Ang gusaling nababalot ng salamin ay umaabot sa taas na 252 metro at nag-aalok ng 115,000 metro kwadrado ng built-up na lawak sa isang na-reclaim na baybayin. Ang balingkinitang anyo nito ay hinubog sa pamamagitan ng mga pag-aaral sa hangin at pagsusuri sa sikat ng araw upang limitahan ang pag-init. Ang high performance na salamin at panlabas na panangga sa araw ay lumilikha ng isang envelope na tumutugon sa klima na angkop sa tropikal na kapaligirang baybayin. Ang mga smart building system ay nagreregula ng ilaw, temperatura at paggamit ng enerhiya. Ang mga flexible na layout ng opisina at mga shared na pasilidad ay sumusuporta sa nagbabagong pangangailangan ng negosyo.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award na Pilak

Ang Firstbank of Nigeria Punong Tanggapan ng Korporasyon ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Pilak, isang pambihirang prestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga disenyong nasa pinakamataas na antas, nakabibighani at kahanga-hanga. Ang mga nagwagi ng Pilak ay mga likhang lubhang makinang at napakamalikhain na naglalarawan sa pambihirang kadalubhasaan, talento at talas ng isip ng kanilang mga tagapagdisenyo. Inaasahang ang Firstbank of Nigeria Punong Tanggapan ng Korporasyon ay isang kahanga-hangang likhang huwaran na kapansin-pansing propesyonal at malalim na makabago. Ang disenyong ito na nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Pilak ay isang lubhang kapansin-pansin at hinahangaang imbensyon na nakikinabang at nagpapaunlad sa mga hangganan ng sining, agham, disenyo at teknolohiya. Ang Firstbank of Nigeria Punong Tanggapan ng Korporasyon ay isang likhang labis na kinaiinggitan na gumigising ng mga hangarin, nagdadala ng positibong damdamin at nagpapasiklab ng pagkamangha at pagkabighani.

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