This Year's Competitors
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canstruction Boston looked at how they could continue to benefit the MVFB while keeping people safe and socially distant. With this balance in mind, Canstruction Boston pivoted to a virtual design competition in 2020.
2020 Canstruction Boston Entrants
Seventeen teams entered the design competition this year, submitting renderings, sketches, and videos to be considered for the following awards:
Best Concept
Recognizes the design that creates a lasting impression on the judges, showing creativity and attention to detail.
![Wilson Butler](https://www.architects.org/uploads/_auto1800/Wilson-Butler.jpg)
Best “Use of Labels”
Recognizes the design that uses “labels” to create details that enhance the overall appearance.
![Dimeo Construction](https://www.architects.org/uploads/_auto1800/Dimeo-Construction.jpg)
People’s Choice
Recognizes the design that gets the most Likes on Facebook during the window of voting.
![Margulies Perruzzi](https://www.architects.org/uploads/_auto1800/Margulies-Perruzzi.jpg)
Director’s Favorite
Recognizes the design that the Director identifies as their favorite.
![Arrowstreet](https://www.architects.org/uploads/_auto1800/Arrowstreet_201112_234107.jpg)
Honorable Mention
Recognizes the design(s) that the judges believe deserve(s) recognition but did not receive another award. This category will be awarded at the judges’ discretion.
![Ann Beha](https://www.architects.org/uploads/_auto1800/Ann-Beha.jpg)
![Dore Whittier Architects](https://www.architects.org/uploads/_auto1800/Dore-Whittier-Architects.jpg)
![Northeastern](https://www.architects.org/uploads/_auto1800/Northeastern.jpg)
Social Media Soup-er Star
Recognizes the team that posted the highest number of Canstruction related Instagram posts, as defined by the competition rules shared separately with participating teams.
![Wilson Butler](https://www.architects.org/uploads/_auto1800/Wilson-Butler.jpg)
Fundraising Soup-er Star
Recognizes the team that raises the most money for the Merrimack Valley Food Bank.
![Dimeo Construction](https://www.architects.org/uploads/_auto1800/Dimeo-Construction.jpg)
Renderings of 2020 Canstruction Boston Designs
View the full playlist of all submitted renderings from this year's Canstruction Boston design teams.