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By: Sam Tenney//September 15, 2017//

Photos: AEC professionals get creative for a cause

Sam Tenney//September 15, 2017//

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Teams of building industry professionals gathered at Pioneer Place this week for Canstruction, an annual design/build competition benefitting the Oregon Food Bank. Seven teams comprised of employees of 15 local architecture, engineering and construction firms built themed structures using cans and other packaged food items.

The event raised over 21,000 pounds of donated food, as well as several thousand dollars for the food bank, which is accepting donations at聽.聽The structures will remain on display at the mall through Sunday. To vote in the People’s Choice Award category, visit .

LRS Architects employees Dillon Jones, foreground, and Skye Woodhouse put the finishing touches on "Let's Squatch Hunger!," a Sasquatch-themed installation built with team members LCD. — LRS Architects employees Dillon Jones, foreground, and Skye Woodhouse put the finishing touches on “Let’s Squatch Hunger!,” a Sasquatch-themed installation built with team members LCD.

Chris DesLauriers of WDY Structural + Civil Engineering, aligns labels on a pineapple-themed structure, "Taking a Slice Out of Hunger," by WDY, ORANGEWALLstudios, and R&H Construction. — Chris DesLauriers of WDY Structural + Civil Engineering, aligns labels on a pineapple-themed structure, “Taking a Slice Out of Hunger,” by WDY, ORANGEWALLstudios, and R&H Construction.

Kyle Elliott of Architectural Resources Group works on "Son of Can," built with HDR and based on Ren茅 Magritte's "Son of Man" painting. — Kyle Elliott of Architectural Resources Group works on “Son of Can,” built with HDR and based on Ren茅 Magritte’s “Son of Man” painting.

The Hoffman Construction and Mackenzie team work on their Smokey the Bear-themed structure, "Only YOU Can Prevent Hunger." — The Hoffman Construction and Mackenzie team work on their Smokey the Bear-themed structure, “Only YOU Can Prevent Hunger.”

Kirsten Olsen, foreground left, and Brynn Adkins, foreground right, both employees of WDY Structural + Civil Engineering, and R&H Construction employee Alina Houston, background right, work on a pineapple-themed display.

Chris Stepovich, left, and Jess Dallas, center, both of HDR, and Kyle Elliott of Architectural Resources Group review plans for their team's structure, "Son of Can." — Chris Stepovich, left, and Jess Dallas, center, both of HDR, and Kyle Elliott of Architectural Resources Group review plans for their team’s structure, “Son of Can.”

"The State of Oregon Knocks Out Hunger," by Ankrom Moisan, PAE Engineers, and Turner Construction, won the Structural Ingenuity award. — “The State of Oregon Knocks Out Hunger,” by Ankrom Moisan, PAE Engineers, and Turner Construction, won the Structural Ingenuity award.

"Only YOU Can Prevent Hunger," by Hoffman Construction and Mackenzie — “Only YOU Can Prevent Hunger,” by Hoffman Construction and Mackenzie

"Son of Can," by Architectural Resources Group and HDR — “Son of Can,” by Architectural Resources Group and HDR

"No S'more Hunger," by AKS Engineering & Forestry — “No S’more Hunger,” by AKS Engineering & Forestry

"Taking a Slice Out of Hunger," by ORANGEWALLstudios, R&H Construction, and WDY Structural + Civil Engineering, won the Best Use of Labels award. — “Taking a Slice Out of Hunger,” by ORANGEWALLstudios, R&H Construction, and WDY Structural + Civil Engineering, won the Best Use of Labels award.

"Strike Out Hunger," by Benson Industries and KPFF Consulting Engineers, won the Best Meal award and the Most Cans award, with 4,440 total cans. — “Strike Out Hunger,” by Benson Industries and KPFF Consulting Engineers, won the Best Meal award and the Most Cans award, with 4,440 total cans.

"Drop the Mic on Hunger," by BergerABAM and David Evans and Associates, won the Best Origian Design award. — “Drop the Mic on Hunger,” by BergerABAM and David Evans and Associates, won the Best Origian Design award.

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