ANY1 CHOCO FLAGSHIP STORE is the flagship location of the brand ANY1 CHOCO, developed by Japan Hydro PowTech (NHP), a company known for its proprietary hydrolysis technology. Guided by its manifesto—the pursuit of technologies that allow us to fully enjoy life on Earth—the store was conceived and designed as a literal showcase of NHP’s innovation.

Built on the concept “For all, with all.”, ANY1 CHOCO is a chocolate brand that is plant-based, dairy-free, and gluten-free. From concept development and brand strategy to design and spatial planning, we were involved throughout the process to realize this flagship store in Telok Ayer, Singapore, where history and multiculturalism intersect.

The 60-square-meter space is divided into two zones: a storefront facing the street, and a production kitchen in the rear. The site is a typical two-story Singaporean shophouse tightly surrounded by neighboring buildings. The façade is set back to draw in the lively pedestrian flow of small storefronts lining the sidewalk, creating a permeable threshold that blends into a forecourt. Viewed from a design perspective, the shophouse reveals layers of cultural traces. These traces were not erased or covered up but respected and treated as distinct layers through careful surface articulation. Inside, structural columns were reconstructed to echo the rhythm of the façade, establishing a continuous flow between inside and out while adding clarity to counters and display elements. These deliberate, quiet design gestures aim to embed the space in its historical and urban context while giving it structural strength.

The interior actively incorporates cacao husks—a byproduct of chocolate production typically discarded—processed using NHP’s hydrolysis technology into tiles and plaster. The goal was to communicate the potential of NHP’s innovation not only through the products but through the entire spatial experience. The tiles were developed through repeated prototyping in Tobe, a traditional ceramic region in Ehime, Japan, to achieve the ideal texture and color. Their dimensions match the size of the chocolate pieces, forming the basic spatial unit. The repetition of these tiles establishes rhythm, while playful tapered edges—echoing the chocolate form—introduce subtle irregularities in texture and light. Columns within the store were also finished using the cacao-based plaster as experimental surfaces to test durability under local conditions. This approach set the foundation for a unified finish across the interior and exterior of the space.