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Benefiting the Capital Area Food Bank, Canstruction DC returns November 24 – December 2, 2024 to the National Building Museum.

Organized by the Washington Architectural Foundation, this nationwide, creative design-build competition will bring together local architecture and design firms in Washington, DC to raise awareness around food insecurity.

Crafted entirely of unopened, canned food, teams are challenged to create unique sculptures centering this year’s theme, “Construction Tools & Equipment”. 

A panel of judges will select standout entries in several categories. Members of the public will also have an opportunity to vote on their favorite design.

At the end of the competition, structures will be dismantled, and all canned food will be donated to the Capital Area Food Bank.

Stay tuned for details on how to vote for your favorite!

Click here to donate to the Washington Architectural Foundation

Click here to check out last year's winners

CANstruction Drop-in Activities with The National Building Museum:

The National Building Museum will host drop in activities over the course of this program in the Great Hall on the following dates and times: 

• Monday, November 25th, 10am-2pm EST
• Friday, November 29th, 10am-2pm EST
• Saturday, November 30th, 10am-4pm EST
• Sunday, December 1st, 10am-4pm EST

These activities are designed for all ages and will explore, "How many different ways you can re-use a can?" During thee drop-in programs, participants will use recycled cans to create. These creations will include building CANstructures and decorating their own pencil cups to take home. 

These activities are free, however tickets to visit the Museum Exhibits can be purchased in the National Building Museum, Visitor's Center. 

For questions regarding these programs, please contact
Clare Smith
Youth Programs Coordinator, NBM