Firstbank of Nigeria 企業總部 by Marwan Zgheib is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 銀獎 in 建築、樓宇及結構設計 Competition Category.
銀建築· 2026
Firstbank of Nigeria 企業總部
Client: MZ Architects
A' Design Award 銀獎 Winner in 建築 Category
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About Firstbank of Nigeria 企業總部
尼日利亞第一銀行係一座企業總部大樓，位於拉各斯嘅Eko Atlantic City。呢座玻璃幕牆大廈高252米，喺填海海岸線上提供115,000平方米嘅建築面積。修長嘅樓身形態係經過風力研究同太陽能分析而塑造，以減少熱能吸收。高性能玻璃幕牆同外部遮陽設施構成一個適應氣候嘅建築外殼，切合熱帶沿海環境。智能樓宇系統調節光線、溫度同能源使用。靈活嘅辦公室佈局同共享設施可以配合不斷變化嘅商業需要。
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 銀獎
Firstbank of Nigeria 企業總部是 A' Design Award 銀獎得主，這是授予頂級、華美而令人印象深刻的設計的極為崇高的認可。銀獎得主是極其卓越、極具創造力的作品，展現出其設計師傑出的專業技能、才華與敏銳。預計Firstbank of Nigeria 企業總部將成為一件出色的典範之作，兼具非凡的專業性與深刻的創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銀獎的設計是一項備受矚目、令人欽佩的發明，造福並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術的界限。Firstbank of Nigeria 企業總部是一件令人羨慕的創作，它喚起渴望，帶來積極的情感，並激發驚嘆與讚嘆。
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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