This project is part of a larger, area-wide development developed by the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma in its efforts to provide a beautiful outdoor space that encourages physical and spiritual well being. The arbor is a component of the Campgrounds and Fit Trail Project.

The Arbor provides space for ceremonial and community gatherings. The Arbor design encompasses an open-air, circular, modular, single-column shelter meant for the comfort and enhancement of tribal activities related to the dance arbor. The expectation of diameter for the Arbor is approximately 115’.

Community and cultural input informed many of the design decisions. Throughout the project, one main goal was to eliminate or greatly reduce the harm to earth, trees and local biohabitats. The construction, engineering, and architecture teams worked collaboratively to produce designs and budgets for Pawnee Nation leadership to review and approve.
Project Details

Completion Year: 2019

Size: 10,600 SF

Cost: $230K Project Budget
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Services Provided: 
  • ​Programming
  • Conceptual Design
  • Community Engagement
  • Architecture & Engineering
Community Elements
  • Pawnee colors and symbols throughout design
  • Eastern entrance holds special significance to Pawnees and remains open
Project Features
  • Outdoor lighting and fans add safety and comfort to community members
  • Low maintenance, highly durable materials provide a long-lasting protective structure with minimal upkeep
  • Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) Project Delivery Method