The Canstruction LA 2016 competition netted 20,030 pounds of food for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, enough to feed nearly 17,000 people.

“CANpitol Records,” was contstructed by LARGE Architecture and Simpson Gumpertz & Heger. (photo courtesy Canstruction LA)

The 10th anniversary competition featured sculptures made of nonperishable canned goods. The structures were recently on view at the Farmers & Merchants Bank Building in downtown Los Angeles and were a featured part of Downtown Los Angeles’ Art Walk.

“The foodbank is grateful for the design community’s support,” said Michael Flood, president and CEO of the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. “This creative architectural display offers something for the local community to enjoy while they help us tackle the hunger problem here in Los Angeles.”

Awards were given to several pieces at the event. “CANpitol Records,” by LARGE Architecture and Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, recognized two music icons – Hollywood’s Capitol Records and the late David Bowie, whose Ziggy Stardust emerges from a plane of red and white cans. It was given the Juror’s Favorite award. “Ombré Sunrise,” by Wolcott and Allsteel, was given the Best Use of Labels award. The sculpture used subtle gradations of tones to create a painterly skyscape that exhibited careful calibration of color.

“Up, Up, & Away From Hunger,” by Steinberg and Trader Joe’s, was given the Best Meal award. It depicts the retailer’s “Fearless Flyer” in a clever mix of food that uses a variety of seafood to depict the boat and the ocean.

Hosted by Gilmore Associates, CanstructionLA is a program of the Society for Design Administration, and is organized by an all-volunteer steering committee made up of professionals in the Los Angeles design communities.