CANstruction combines two main goals: creating really big, really cool structures, and providing hunger relief. Along the way, there’s public art to enjoy and a chance for kids to learn about architecture in hands-on activities.
CANstruction is taking place at Raleigh Union Station, 510 W. Martin Street, Raleigh. It’s a project of AIA Triangle, an organization that connects architects to the community.
This event benefits the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.
CANstruction Build 2021
On Friday, August 6th, 2021, teams of architects, engineers, contractors and designers will be building huge structures out of cans of food at Raleigh Union Station. The build takes place during First Friday, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The theme this year is transportation, promoting awareness of public and alternative transportation in the community.
You’re welcome to come and watch the build in process, and vote for your favorite. Make this a part of your First Friday plans!
The 2021 CANstruction design teams
- BHDP + Heapy
- Cline Design Associates
- Davis Kane Architects + Monteith Construction
- Duda | Paine Architects
- IBI Group
- Lynch Mykins, LS3P + Brasfield & Gorrie + SEPI
- Summit Design & Engineering
Once completed, the structures will be on display for two weeks, after which, the cans of food will be donated to Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. The creations from past years have been amazing (see some of them here) so make sure that you find time to check them out this year!
Follow the Facebook event for more information.
CANstruction Family Day
On Saturday, August 7th, 2021, bring the family to Union Station Plaza for CANstruction Family Day. This is a FREE community event.
- Family fun activities
- Learn what an architect does through hands-on ScaleUP modeling
- View CANstruction build designs
ScaleUP is a hands-on activities that leads children through the concepts of modeling, scale, and building a structure. This is a chance for kids to learn about architecture.
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