University of Newcastle opens Gosford Campus featuring Australia’s fi…

The new Gosford campus of the University of Newcastle has officially opened, introducing a significant development in Australian timber construction. The $58 million facility features what is widely considered the first fully curved mass timber façade built in the country. Located in Gosford on the Central Coast of New South Wales, the three-storey campus has quickly become a visual landmark in the region.

The building stands at 305 Mann Street and has already gained attention across the Central Coast. Images of the structure are widely shared online. The distinctive timber façade has become one of the most recognisable architectural features in the area. Students will begin attending classes at the campus during the first semester of 2026.

Complex Timber Engineering Behind the Design

Curving timber across a large façade…