Canstruction has officially kicked off and registration is now open! We recently had our 2025 Canstruction Kick-Off Meeting where we provided an overview of Canstruction, reviewed this year’s program partners including Capital Area Food Bank and Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, and discussed how to navigate the step-by-step process of Canstruction now through Build Day and De-canstruction. If you were not...

Canstruction returned to Northern Virginia at the Fashion Center at Pentagon City in Arlington, with a remarkable display of creativity and team spirit. Nine teams, comprised of local architectural & construction firms plus local government, built for up to 7 hours as they transformed cans of food into intricate and awe-inspiring sculptures, showcasing the power of teamwork and imagination. Each...

Arlington, Va. – The Northern Virginia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIANorthern Virginia), in collaboration with Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, announced the 2023Canstruction Northern Virginia Award winners at a reception held at Matchbox in the FashionCentre at Pentagon City. Architecture firms were recognized with awards for their creativedesigns and innovative use of canned goods. This annual community...