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MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- What comes to mind first when you think of Wis-CAN-sin? Is it cows, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile or T-pain? Local Architects asked themselves the same question. Then they brought those ideas to life with cans. Each structure is made with more than 1,000 cans. Some architects have returned for seven years to create larger-than-life can structures. For others, like Nathan Derks with Bray Architects, it's their first time. 

"Initially we didn't know what we were getting ourselves into. When you order 2,500 cans, it's pretty daunting," said Derks. "Our idea was that the Native Americans would use canoes across the waterways in Wisconsin to bring food and other goods."

Their canoes, made with mostly beans, are also holding a variety of other non-perishable items. Architects will be given awards based on best meal, fan favorite and most cans used. 

You have until Thursday, Feb. 5 at 1 p.m. to vote for your favorite; that's when you can go watch the official judging for free at the Milwaukee Public Museum.