The Toronto Society of Architects’ Gingerbread City is a fantastical metropolis where you can eat the walls and taste the lamp posts. Our showcase is as diverse as our city, with the only rule being that all elements must be edible. Back for a second year, this year’s city is filled with unique creations built by architects, bakers and clever place makers including flavorful student residences, tasty Victorians, and freshly baked parks! You will even find some edible renditions of our city’s most recognizable landmarks and delicious inspirations from cities far away.
Ready to explore? Click on the images below to take a closer look at these edible creations, see additional content including pictures, animations, and descriptions, and learn more about their design.
Want to see some of these creations in person? This year we have partnered with The Maker Bean Café where a selection of these edible creations are on display — both at the storefront window and inside the café through to January 4, 2022.
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In-Person Exhibit
The Maker Bean Café
1052 Bloor St W, Toronto
December 18, 2021 – January 4, 2022
Mon-Sat 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Sun 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
2021 Creations
GEC Architecture
Charmain Wong
Joël León Danis
Kurt Kraler
The Sweet Group: Quance, Tossell & Barnes
Michelle Chan
Pamela and David Bruneau
Sandra F. Smith Architects
Thomas Guignard
Elsa Lam, James Mallinson & family
Capsicum
Jocelyn Squires
Jasmeen Bains, Danielle Charlton, Audrey Fung, Grace Yang
MOSS SUND Architects
Make a Donation: Red Door Family Shelter
Gingerbread City is a completely free event meant to bring joy and make you smile! If you enjoyed these entries and want to support this initiative, we encourage you to make a donation to this year’s showcased organization: Red Door Family Shelter.
A Toronto based charity, Red Door Shelter has provided emergency shelter and support for women and children affected by domestic abuse, families experiencing a housing crisis, and refugee claimants with nowhere else to turn. Funds donated to the Red Door Family Shelter will directly contribute to their work in providing emergency shelter and critical support services to families seeking assistance. From ensuring that their clients receive access to counselling, immigration, childcare, and medical services, to providing assistance in securing safe, permanent accommodation, the shelter gives residents the resources, support, and time they need.
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