AGWAS Cafe

A small bamboo café nestled within the trees of Alhibe Farm, designed to preserve the land’s quiet and natural atmosphere with a limited seating capacity of 44 guests. The name Agwas, a Visayan term for a water source, pays homage to the farm’s natural spring that has long provided clean water to surrounding mountain communities—complementing the name Alhibe, which also means water reservoir. Built using locally sourced bamboo and crafted by local hands, the café was thoughtfully designed to weave between existing trees, allowing guests to dine beneath the forest canopy and reconnect with nature.
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Blue Mango Placemaking Finalist 2023
Good Design Award Philippines Finalist 2024
Haligi ng Dangal Award Honoree 2024
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Completed 2022