As a nonprofit organization, Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma needed to make every penny count in constructing its $10-million urban camp and STEM center, Camp Trivera.

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The project team worked with the Girl Scouts to prioritize their wants and needs in order to determine their must-have features. When the initial bid for the project came in high, the team worked with the contractor to reduce overall construction costs.

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Numerous special features were included in the project, including tree houses and stargazing porches, and the team sought out unique design choices that offered a big impact at minimal cost. One example was the main lodge—the camp’s focal point—featuring variations of brick layered over cost-effective, pre-engineered metal siding to create a striking visual effect for the building’s exterior.

Photo by Mel Willis

The 17-acre camp in Oklahoma City’s Adventure District features a campfire, amphitheater, pool, three tree houses, two campsites, a zipline, walking trails and kayaking.