Studio
Five High, Kirribilli
The Berrys Bay Touch
Berrys Bay Studio is a multidisciplinary town planning, architecture and construction firm delivering projects across New South Wales — from Metropolitan Sydney to regional, rural and coastal communities.
As a family-owned business, the team you work with has a direct investment in the success of your project. You work with our most senior and talented people — including our Executive Director of Planning, Lynne Sheridan, former Director of the Codes and Design Team at the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.
We are recognised for our creativity and practical approach, which is evidence-based and focused on Country. Our integrated team of town planners, architects, and builders works across architectural design, planning approval and construction delivery.
Our People
Like mother, like son — a family-led studio bringing architecture, planning, and construction together under one roof.
Cody Sheridan
An experienced builder and project manager with a time-tested track record of successful high-end residential construction projects. Cody's approach ensures meticulous attention to detail, craftsmanship, and dedication to quality materials — staying on track to deliver every stage on time and on budget.
Lynne Sheridan
Lynne has over 40 years of experience as a town planner and project director across local government, State government, and the private sector. She is a recognized leader in the property development industry and her expertise spans statutory and strategic planning, as well as urban design across Metropolitan Sydney and Regional NSW.
As a specialist in housing policy and delivery, Lynne has held several senior executive roles at the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. During her tenure as Director of the Codes and Design Team, she led the development of significant State-wide complying development reforms designed to accelerate housing delivery and improve diversity. Key projects included the Low Rise Housing Diversity Code and Design Guide, the Greenfield Housing Code, and the Inland Code.
Lynne was appointed as an Acting Commissioner in the NSW Land and Environment Court (2021-2023). She was also honored with a Premier’s Award for the Simplified House Code, which modernized NSW legislation by introducing explanatory images to help homeowners better understand development rules.
Lynne Sheridan RPIA, Registered Planner PLUS (EIA), Planning Institute of Australia; Registered Environmental Assessment Practitioner (REAP).
John Bohane
With over 25 years of experience in architecture and urban design, John is a strategic design thinker and advocate for design quality who has won multiple awards for his work. His high-end residential portfolio includes Mosman House ($10M), Castlecrag House ($8M), and — while at Peter Stutchbury Architecture — the Robin Boyd and Lesley Wilkinson awarded Lighthouse, Invisible House, and Foredune House. A strong theme of sustainability underlies all of John's work; he has managed multi-site modular housing systems achieving a 6 Green Star rating. John has taught architecture at the University of Sydney, UNSW, University of Tasmania, University of Newcastle, and UTS, and has served on the Local Planning Panel for North Sydney Council and the Sydney North Planning Panel.