Combining Latin and Japanese terms, ABIBOO is a neologism meaning “the origin of creativity.” AB- derives from the Latin term ab initio, which means “from the beginning,” and -IBOO derives from the Japanese 伊部, which means “one who is creative.”

Like its name, ABIBOO Studio sprouts from both Latin and Japanese roots. The firm was founded in 2010 by Alfredo Munoz, who was born into the Latin culture of Spain and developed his approach to design while living and working in Japan.

Prior to founding ABIBOO, Alfredo Munoz lived in Europe, the Middle East, India, Japan, and the US, working for some of the most acclaimed architects and architectural firms of the last half of the 20th century, including Toyo Ito.

Skidmore-Owings-Merrill (SOM), Ábalos & Herreros, and Alberto Campo Baeza. He has also served as visiting professor at European University and as guest lecturer at Columbia University, the University of Pennsylvania, Pescara University, the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, and Tongji University in Shanghai, among others.