ZamZam Bank Appoints Eskinder Architects to Design Landmark New Headquarters













August 15, 2025 – Addis Ababa

ZamZam Bank, Ethiopia’s first full-fledged interest-free financial institution, has selected Eskinder Architects to design its upcoming headquarters in Addis Ababa, marking a major step in its long-term expansion plans. The agreement was officially signed during a ceremony at the Sheraton Addis, attended by CEO Melika Bedri, architect Eskinder Wubalem, and Board Chairman Dr. Nassir Dino.

The new headquarters project follows a competitive design tender that attracted submissions from 48 architectural firms—both Ethiopian and international. After a detailed evaluation process, a distinguished jury awarded the contract to Eskinder Architects, a firm celebrated for its role as principal designer of high-profile projects including the Adwa Victory Museum.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Nassir emphasized that the winning design reflects ZamZam Bank’s vision of combining modern architectural excellence with the institution’s values and mission. “This headquarters will stand as a symbol of our commitment to financial inclusion, innovation, and service to our customers,” he noted.

The building is set to rise in Addis Ababa’s growing financial district, where it is expected to become both an architectural landmark and a statement of the bank’s economic influence. With its contemporary design and symbolic significance, the project underscores ZamZam Bank’s rapid growth since its establishment and its ambition to play a leading role in Ethiopia’s financial sector transformation.

Once completed, the headquarters will not only provide a state-of-the-art workspace but also embody the bank’s broader goal of blending modern financial solutions with ethical banking principles, setting a new standard in Ethiopia’s commercial architecture.