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By: Sam Tenney//May 1, 2015//

Photos: Canstruction returns to Pioneer Place

Sam Tenney//May 1, 2015//

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Members of the local architectural, engineering, and construction industries competed in the annual Canstruction event at Pioneer Place in downtown Portland this week. The annual design/build competition and art show serves as a food and fundraising drive for the Oregon Food Bank. This year, over 15,000 cans and packages of food used to construct five themed sculptures, which remain on display through Sunday, May 3. To vote in the People’s Choice award category, visit before May 3 at 5:00 p.m.

Alex Sklar, right, a renderer with Ankrom Moisan Architects, works on "Stringed Beans," a Portland Aerial Tram-themed structure. The design firm teamed with Arciform and New Seasons Market in the competition. — Alex Sklar, right, a renderer with Ankrom Moisan Architects, works on “Stringed Beans,” a Portland Aerial Tram-themed structure. The design firm teamed with Arciform and New Seasons Market in the competition.

Mall shoppers watch as the BergerABAM/David Evans and Associates team begins building their entry.

Members of the GBD Architects/Turner Construction team build their "Wheel of Fortune"-themed structure. — Members of the GBD Architects/Turner Construction team build their “Wheel of Fortune”-themed structure.

David Evans and Associates employees Jordan Henderson, left, a transportation analyst, and Tim Link, a bridge designer, build the foundation of a dam-themed structure the firm built with teammates BergerABAM.

The GBD Architects/Turner Construction team builds their entry, "Spinning the Wheels of Fortune." — The GBD Architects/Turner Construction team builds their entry, “Spinning the Wheels of Fortune.”

Honorable Mention went to "We CAN Melt Hunger Like a Snowman in Summer!," by Bremik Construction, VLMK Engineering + Design, Scott | Edwards Architecture, and Columbia Sportswear Company. — Honorable Mention went to “We CAN Melt Hunger Like a Snowman in Summer!,” by Bremik Construction, VLMK Engineering + Design, Scott | Edwards Architecture, and Columbia Sportswear Company.

The Best Use of Labels award was given to "#pdxcarpet" by Hoffman Construction and Mackenzie. — The Best Use of Labels award was given to “#pdxcarpet” by Hoffman Construction and Mackenzie.

"Spinning the Wheel of Fortune," by GBD Architects and Turner Construction, won the Best Meal award. — “Spinning the Wheel of Fortune,” by GBD Architects and Turner Construction, won the Best Meal award.

The Structural Integrity award went to "Stringed Beans," by Ankrom Moisan Architects, Arciform, and New Seasons Market. — The Structural Integrity award went to “Stringed Beans,” by Ankrom Moisan Architects, Arciform, and New Seasons Market.

The Juror's Favorite was awarded to "Breaching Hunger Barriers; Building Up Communities" by BergerABAM and David Evans and Associates. — The Juror’s Favorite was awarded to “Breaching Hunger Barriers; Building Up Communities” by BergerABAM and David Evans and Associates.

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