About ODR_

Of Diverse Research (ODR) is a development of its original company Of Diverse Residue. It seeks to derive a range of architectural responses to each project in a specific manner. ODR Architects was established by John Mercuri and Steven Mckellar in 2004 after gaining a combined experience of more than a decade with larger architectural practices. Each partner had achieved a high level of skill working on a diversity of projects in all facets of architectural work in both the public and private sector. Each partner has spent time at the University of Melbourne teaching in design, and contemporary theory, and are regular invited guest critics and contributors to architectural events, including publications, journals, and seminars.

The practice has developed into a strong design orientated firm.

You will find ODR to be a committed and talented architectural company, with a demonstrated track record for the delivery of high quality architectural services.

ODR's investigations into architecture are concerned with the conditions of the social, political and cultural, and how these ideologies may affect any architectural outcome. This thread and hope stems from a desire within a project for there to exist some relevance outside of a pure formal tectonic response.

ODR_ directors

John (Giovanni) Mercuri

B.arch RMIT (Hons)
BArch(hons) RMIT
Registered Architect, Victoria
Member of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects

John has over 10 years' experience as a design architect in some of Australia’s leading design firms, which have attracted institute and other professional awards. John has worked as the lead architect on national and international projects, including churches housing, libraries, and stage set designs.

Steve (Grundy) Mckellar

BArch(hons) RMIT
Registered Architect, Victoria

Steve has over 6 years' experience as a design architect. Steve has been a creative force behind ODR from the outset. Steven has worked for international companies and has developed a strong design attitude and to environmentally sustainable design.