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The Chinese metropolis of Chengdu in Sichuan province is a long way from York in northern England, but both cities share a reputation for their respective culinary scenes; whereas the former is world famous for its Sichuan cuisine, Yorkshire excels in Britain’s most characteristic dish, fish and chips. The new Chinese outpost of York-based fish and chips eatery Scotts spices up Sino-British relations by adding a distinctive British flavour to Chengdu’s rich culinary scene both literarily and conceptually: designed by London and Hong Kong-based creative studio Unknown Works, the new chippy - as fish and chips restaurants are colloquially known in the UK - features an unfolding façade that replicates details from fish and chips shops from around the UK.
Photo © Unknown Works. 
Chengdu is famous for its panda park and laidback teahouse culture, but the most satisfying delights can be found in the spicy dishes of its celebrated Szechuan cuisine, it was named UNESCO's first-ever City of Gastronomy in 2010 after all. So when Scotts’ owner decided to open a Chinese outpost after President Xi Jinping famously stopped by its Yorkshire establishment in 2015, Chengdu was the obvious choice. Located within Taikoo Li, an upmarket shopping district in the heart of the city, while Scotts occupies a prominent corner location, dine-in guests and kitchen staff have only 33 square-metres to contend with. The combination of the venue’s spatial limitations in conjunction with its heightened visibility led the designers to come up with a playful solution that both extends the available space outside and makes the restaurant stand out among its neighbours. 
Photo © Unknown Works. 
At the centre of Unknown Works’ design is a multipurpose façade conceived as a series of doors that once opened are now transformed into dining stations. Made from fibreglass, whose alabaster white finish makes them jump out against the darker tones of the surrounding architecture, the façade’s d |
