CANosseum

1,816 Food Items

Cuhaci & Peterson

Jurors' Favorite

In line with CANstruction Orlando’s theme for 2011 “Wonders of the World”, C&P’s team immediately thought of a recognizable and historic wonder in Architecture and dubbed it “CANosseum”. Better recognized in its current state, the Roman Colosseum will help us exemplify the organizations efforts in the fight against hunger our slogan appropriately reads “Leaving Hunger in Ruins”.

Join the Olympic Movement to Defeat Hunger

4,433 Food Items

Borrelli + Partners

Structural Ingenuity

Peoples' Choice

Big Canhuna (Most Items Used)

“One can. To feed the hungry. To lift the spirit and to change the world…” This is an Olympic ideal… which is symbolized internationally by the Olympic rings, the spirit of which is the Olympic torch. The Olympics is a wonder of the modern and ancient world… A celebrated event hosted every four years that fosters intense amateur competition, national pride and remarkable human achievement under the hallmarks of goodwill, solidarity and tolerance in sportsmanship. Canstruction fosters the same Olympic ideal, but within a virtuous and moral citizenry, to aid the plight of those less fortunate by ending hunger. This intense amateur competition spurns competitors to not only to excel and to outperform their rivals, but also beckons visitors to be inspired to participate and support this civic challenge, which brings an awareness to a very real cultural issue of hunger within our society. While it is recognized that not all of us can compete in the Olympic games, each of us can compete and reap the moral reward, pride and honor by being a competitor in Canstruction and support an event that unites communities and strengthens our civic bond in society. Each can is symbolic act of kindness. Each ring representative of host organizations and groups. …And when united can and does make a difference.

End World Hunger before the World Ends... 12-21-2012

2,648 Food Items

DLR Group

Best Meal

Best Use of Signage Runner Up

Based on the theoretical Mayan Calendar dates of December 21st of 2012 our concept creates a multilayered, satirical emphasis to end World Hunger as soon as possible. To display this relationship we've recreated one of the most renowned Mayan Wonders of the World: the temple at Chichen Itza. Constructed on a more traditional diagram of the Food pyramid, we provide a well-balanced structure using a variety of foods from starches to sweets. Let's end World Hunger before its too late...

iCan

4,238 Food Items

Burke Hogue Mills

Best Use of Labels

Best Use of Signage

The Apple – A Wonder of the World? Our tribute to the iconic apple is entitled “iCan”. An Apple made of CANS. The symbolism of this fruit has transcended the traditional and has become part of our technological consciousness. One can not think of the word “apple” without automatically visualizing the fruit AND a symbol of the innovative technology driving our culture. The apple is a wonder of the two worlds…the world of nutrition and the world of technology. This symbol of nourishment for the body is part of our every day techno-culture. And this technology driven culture is empowering to the individual…the ‘I”. “iCan”. So as we WONDER about what we, as individuals, CAN do…this Apple provides us with the best of both worlds. We have created a playlist for our iCan Apple…the title of our collection of songs is “iWonder”. “Trapped (In the Cycle)” by Living Hungry “Empty No More” by Wadiff “Begging You for Mercy” by Capital Campaign “Tidal Wave of Need” by Economic Recession “Unseen Hero” by Everyday People The apple… Made to consume and made for the consumer. It is hand picked and hand held. Its skin is shiny and smooth. It is both simple and complex. So, too, is the title of our structure “iCan”.

Together We Can Provide Support

4,308 Food Items

RLF
Allan & Conrad

Honorable Mention

SHFB Award

Inspired by the "Wonders of the World” theme for the 2011 CANstruction Competition, the RLF/A+C team set out to create a structure that will make a strong statement about what defines a true wonder while shedding light on society’s needs when it comes to hunger. In an era riddled by the issues concerning our economy, hunger has become an enemy far larger than most would like to admit. In these uncertain times, it is more important than ever for us as a society to come together and provide a strong support system those in need may lean on. Even the most minor amount of support can help feed a family. The Leaning Tower of Pisa was chosen as our “Wonder” for the strong statement it would make about the fate of so many who are finding themselves in need and how a little support is all it would take to help them stand tall. Recent structural improvements have made the tower a forever lasting icon of what a little support can help to provide. The second reason we chose this striking icon of Italian culture is its awe inspiring lean which brings so many from all around the world to look upon it and of course take the ever popular “support photograph”. Many people stand beneath the structure and focus their cameras at a forced perspective to make it appear that they themselves are supporting the tower. The importance of perspective gave us another avenue to see this structure as forever representing the struggles of fighting hunger. We hope that by recreating this masterpiece of Italian history we can use it to show society that even with the smallest amount of support and the right perspective we can end hunger. “Together We Can Provide Support”. Lean with us!

The Great Barrier Reef...Inspiration to Connect With Others

1,355 Food Items

Builders Club

Honorable Mention

Blessed with the breathtaking beauty of the world’s largest coral reef make Australia’s Great Barrier Reef a perfect selection when considering “Wonders of the World”. The Great Barrier Reef occurs in nature and contains an abundance of marine life with over 3,000 individual living reef systems connected together to comprise this absolutely amazing Wonder of the World. What can be more natural than Builder’s Club, a diverse group committed to community service and made up of middle school students, helping those in need during the difficult economic times in which we live? Furthermore, choosing the Great Barrier Reef as a subject for our sculpture is a truly fitting tribute to our overall Builder’s Club goal of community service and supporting the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Ideally, just as the Great Barrier Reef is a collection of the connected effort of thousands of smaller reefs, we are representative of a smaller group connected to our community committed to serving others with our eyes set for an overall goal of a global unity of effort for those in need, thus creating a tidal wave of worldwide support. We believe it is possible to attain such a lofty goal in our lifetime and we look to the Great Barrier Reef and all the thousands of small living reefs that make it up for our inspiration to unite together with likeminded people so that one day soon we will all be able to achieve magnificent greatness in service to others around the world.

Apopka Halts Hunger

1,132 Food Items

Apopka Art Club

Our inspriration for this structure is our school's spirit and our determinition to stand out from other schools. The concept represnt our skills that get straight to the point. The philosophy we stand by is "In helping others, we help ourselves". This structure is special to us because our school logo is unique to us and our community. People all around will recognize our school's logo.

Can-Full Tower

1,524 Food Items

R.C. Stevens Construction Co.
Hunton Brady Architects

Bonnes Couleurs!

The Eiffel Tower is a structural wonder of our world and was built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution, which brought principles of equality and inalienable rights to all citizens of France. Similarly, this tower is being built to raise awareness of the hunger needs of those who are less fortunate because everyone has the right to eat.

CANversation Against Hunger.

1,888 Food Items

HKS Architects, Inc

other team- TBD

Best History Lesson

HKS Architects and TLC Engineering for Architecture has acknowlodged that the use of media and electronic devices has created a way of life and has affected 3/4 of the population of the world. As this years theme, Wonders of the World we are demonstrating that the invention, progression and capacity of the Telephone is by far a wonder of the world. From simple coil phones to landlines nested all throughout towns and cities to the ablilty to access any data at any momment without any hesitation. The telephone has revolutionized the way we live, work, and play.

Hunger Demands a Quick Response

2,132 Food Items

Baker Barrios Architects
FDG Creative
Winter Park Construction

The 4th Dimension Award: There’s An App for That!

Technology is the greatest wonder of our modern world. It enables us to work faster, smarter, and accomplish monumental tasks. Why is it then, with the advent of technology and the advancements that it brings, that the world’s number one health risk is the lack of life’s most basic necessities – food and clean water? The vision of the CoCANspiritors team is that by utilizing available technology, we can help spread awareness and eliminate hunger. We want to connect the busy world with the facts and resources to eliminate this crisis. Hunger demands a quick response. Scan this code to take part in a worldwide call to action against hunger. Hurry, the world is waiting!

The Rhodes + Brito Team

3,595 Food Items

Rhodes+Brito Architects
Ramski & Company, Inc.
Horizon Engineering

Best Celebration of Processed Food

Brainstorming for this particular topic of “Wonders of the World” was an interesting challenge that our team took to heart. After reviewing many wonderful suggestions, one seemed to really hit home with all of us. The answer was SPAM. SPAM was created in 1937 as a canned precooked meat product by Hormel Foods Corporation. SPAM has been feeding the world for over 70 years, providing people with an economical meat/protein option. We felt that is was very poignant as times are still really tight and lean and as people continue to overcome these difficult times, SPAM has been a great option and continues to grow in popularity. SPAM fed this nation during the great depression, it was a staple food item in millions of homes, it helped to feed our troops during World War II and it is still fighting hunger today. Here are a few interesting facts about SPAM: · In 2007, the 7 billionth can was sold · On average, 3.8 cans are consumed every second in the United States · From 1941 to 1945 to help feed allied troops, the United States Government bought over 15 million cans of SPAM® per week during WWII in order to feed American G.I.'s. It didn't stop there, in 1989, 3.5 million pounds of SPAM® was purchased to feed more troops. · As of 2003, SPAM is sold in 41 countries worldwide, sold in 6 continents and trademarked in over 100 different countries. · Besides the United States, it is popular in China, Japan, Hong Kong, Philippines and South Korea · In Hawaii, Spam is so popular it is sometimes dubbed "The Hawaiian Steak." It is traditionally reheated (cooked), resulting in a different taste than Spam eaten by many Americans on the mainland, who may eat Spam cold.

Tiger

1,003 Food Items

Jones High School Art Club

We decided to create a structure of a tiger because it is out school's mascot and represents strength and determination. The students at Jones High School have faced many challenges and have used this inner strength to overcome unbelievable obstacles, both academic and personal.

Timber Creek High school Tackles Hunger

746 Food Items

Interact Club

Out inspiration was derived from our sense of school pride, more specifically the pride we behold for our student athletes. Our football games are events that a great number of students, teachers, staff, and parents like to attend, all to hear our award-winning band and to watch our competitive athletes at their best. To capture this proud event, we decided to construct a football helmet with the Timber Creek wolf logo, which was also proudly developed within the confines of our art department. The sculpture of course has been constructed entirely out of cans, which shows our understanding of how important it is to be involved within the community and to give back to the community that gives so much to us. We are proud to know that all of the cans within the sculpture will be donated to help support a World Hunger Relief Organization. This shows our growing and ever-present sense of altruism, which can be seen in all of our student organizations on campus.

Wonder about Hunger? Look at this one world wonder!

1,129 Food Items

Girl Scout Troops #506
Borrelli & Partners
Burke Hogue Mills, Inc.

The AMAIZE..ing Award

Girl Scout troop #506 decided on the structure Pyramids of Giza. Their inspiration came from the fact that the pyramid is made of many individual cans. Each one represents an individual who can help with the hunger issue. Even though individually they have a smaller impact when put together they make up a big difference!