Vision

Settle is a collaborative studio dedicated to reimagining the design of the most essential space of all: our habitats.

Our cities are grappling with a severe housing shortage driven by restrictive policies, construction inefficiencies, and rising costs. At the same time, our psychological well-being, social trust, and sense of community are being eroded by segregated urban planning, soulless architecture, and the privatisation of quality design. As a result, humanity is on a reckless path, constructing environments that are increasingly unsustainable for people to live in.

Settle challenges these established systems by designing innovative architectures that prioritise the well-being of residents and strengthen communities. Our approach embraces thoughtful design at every level, from micro homes to entire neighbourhoods.

What we do

We bring our vision to life by creating homes at scale through a blend of architectural design and product development, where bespoke design meets the efficiency of mass customisation.

When specialised expertise is required, we collaborate with industry-leading partners across various sectors to ensure exceptional results across every project.

Join us in building the future.

Who we are

Andrew Friedenberg

Andrew has practiced for over 10 years in the USA, Germany, and London, and co-founded Settle with Ed in 2020.

He is a designer and entrepreneur with a strong focus on the intersection of computation and architecture.

Andrew's diverse experience spans various roles, including conducting research in additive manufacturing at Logitech, designing lightweight architectures with Marc Fornes / THEVERYMANY, and most recently, working as a computational designer at Heatherwick Studio in London.

Throughout his career, Andrew has actively sought out diverse and challenging environments, driven by a commitment to making a meaningful impact on the world. His journey, which began in Portland, Oregon, has led him to a position where he can effect real change.

Andrew holds a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from the University of Oregon and a Master's degree from the Architectural Association's Design Research Lab (AADRL). He has taught a studio at the Parametric Architecture Academy and creates fun and educational videos about computation on YouTube.

Edward Meyers

Ed has practiced for over 10 years in both Australia and London and co-founded Settle with Andrew in 2020.

His focus on design strategy and delivery brings a unique commercial perspective to our projects.

Ed has worked on major architectural projects in the USA, UK, Australia, the Caribbean, China, and the UAE. He currently works as a designer at Heatherwick Studio in London.

Previously, he contributed on a diverse range of projects with the Computational and Design Research Group (ZHCODE) at Zaha Hadid Architects. Before moving to London, Ed worked with various architecture and urban design practices, designing and delivering a range of residential, hospitality, and urban design projects. He is a member of the Australian Institute of Architects and is a registered architect in Victoria, Australia.

Ed graduated with distinction, earning both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Architecture from the University of South Australia before relocating to London. In 2018, he began a research degree as part of the Design Research Lab at the Architectural Association, focusing on digital fabrication. After graduating, he continued to teach software at the Architectural Association for several years.