Biography
ONTIC: adjective – philosophy
of, relating to, or having real being
Relating to entities and the facts about them;
relating to real as opposed to phenomenal existence
FOUNDER - BABAK ABNAR
Babak Abnar’s journey in creative work began in his childhood, growing up in a family deeply involved in cinema. From an early age, he worked alongside his father in sound design, nurturing his passion for the arts. He later began his academic path at Curtin University Australia, studying Bachelor of Architectural Science at Limkokwing University’s campus in Malaysia. His interest in green architecture led him to further studies at Algonquin College and Toronto Metropolitan University, followed by a Master of Architecture at the University of Toronto.
Over the years, Babak has built extensive experience in residential architecture, particularly single-family projects. His professional journey began in 2011 when Tan Sri Limkokwing, president of his first university, entrusted him with the design of his home extension in Cyberjaya, marking Babak’s first built project. Around the same time, Babak co-founded a practice in Kuala Lumpur with colleagues. Since then, he has contributed to numerous projects across Malaysia, China, Iran, the UAE, and Canada.
After living and working in various cities worldwide, Babak settled in Toronto, where he gained significant experience at a boutique architectural firm, designing over 30 homes during two and half year years of his employment. Shortly thereafter, he went back to academia to to finish his master of architecture at University of Toronto.
A recipient of multiple prestigious architecture awards, Babak’s work has been featured in various architectural publications. He is now focused on expanding his practice to larger-scale projects and engaging in work that has a meaningful impact on communities.