MERLE LONDON

Contact

treylondon@ou.edu, treylondon333@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/merle-london-abb579208 (linkedin) @treylondo, @tloarch, @whoskreativ (instagram)

My name is Merle “Trey” Eugene London III, and I am from the Washington D.C. area. I'm currently an upcoming third-year architecture student at The University of Oklahoma seeking my Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.

I have a deep appreciation for Beautiful Architecture . Specifically, designs that blend into their surroundings by taking inspiration from the site's physical and cultural characteristics. I believe that if we make spaces for people that are beautiful and that they can make their own, there would be an emphasis on the importance of those spaces we create, and as a result, the world would be a better place.

In the future, I want to establish an architecture firm that places this philosophy at its core. I believe that by prioritizing the beauty and uniqueness of each location, we can create designs that are not only functional but also resonate with people on a personal and emotional level.

Education

University of Oklahoma

Gibbs College of Architecture, Bachelor’s of Architecture, Michael F. Price College of Business, Minor: Business

GPA Hours, 75; Cumulative GPA, 3.85

Expected Graduation: Spring 2026

Experience

University of Oklahoma Gibbs College of Architecture

Teaching Assistant, 01-2023 to Present (Norman, OK)

Assisting teachers by helping first year architecture students with any technical and technological questions they may have with the curriculum

National Mall and Memorial Parks, National Parks Service

Intern, 01/2021 to 06/2021 (Washington D.C.)

Created virtual programs, learning tools, and FAQs videos for the National Mall’s website and YouTube channel.

Activities

American Institute of Architecture Students (OU)

Member, 10/2021 to Present (Norman, OK)

Prairie House Preservation Society

Member, 05/2022 to Present (Norman, OK)

The Prairie House Preservation Society is a nonprofit organization that ensures the restoration, preservation and development of the Prairie House, designed and built by architect Herb Greene in Norman, Oklahoma in 1960-61.

Telesis: Adaptive Practice (Vol. V), Architecture Student Journal

Editor, 08/2022 to Present (Norman, OK)

“The Evolution of the American School”, “Beautiful Architecture” Architecture Manifesto, Telesis: Adaptive Practice (Vol. 5) Front/Back Cover Design

National Organization of Minority Architecture Students

Vice President/Member, 01/2023 to Present (Norman, OK)

2023 Barbara G. Laurie Student Design Competition

Team Member, 05/2023 to Present (Portland, OR, Norman, OK)

Developing a program for a sustainable, community-owned, mixed-use development entitled the ‘Black Cultural Zone Resilience Co-Hub’, with an emphasis on net-positive design strategies and a culturally responsive development.

Brian Phillips Architecture Student Workshop

Chief Organizer, 12/2022 to TBD (Philadelphia, PA, Norman, OK)

Currently developing an Architecture Student Workshop for one of the design studios at Gibbs College of Architecture with ISA’s and University of Pennsylvania Weitzman Graduate School of Architecture’s Brian Phillips

Human Centered Design Project

Team Member, 09/2021 to 12/2021 (Norman, OK)

Proposed design strategies for “Campus Corner” stakeholders (store vendors) to attract more people and to make it a more welcoming environment

Awards Skills

University of Oklahoma’s Merit Award

University of Oklahoma Dean’s Honor

University of Oklahoma President’s Honor

Fairfax County Public School’s Advanced Studies Diploma

Governor of Virginia’s Early College Scholars Program

Governor of Virginia Award for Academic Excellence

Virginia Board of Education’s Career in Technical Education Award

(Amateur, Proficient)

Rhinoceros 7 Enscape Grasshopper

Sketch-Up Autodesk Revit Autodesk Autocad

Autodesk Inventor Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign 3D Printing Lasercutting

Wood Working

Horse Apple

Dwell

FASS TEACHERS’ RESIDENCE

Other Works