We are thrilled to see Heveningham Concours presented so well by Harry Metcalfe of Harry’s Garage fame. His superb Lancia Fulvia Sport 1600 Zagato won the “Speed & Beauty Combined”, Performance 1966-1999, trophy at the concours.
The Heveningham Concours team attended a spectacular leaving party at the Royal College of Art (RCA) to celebrate the remarkable career of Dr. Paul Thompson, marking the end of his transformative 15-year tenure as Vice-Chancellor. The event, held at the Rausing Research and Innovation Building, highlighted Dr. Thompson’s significant contributions to the institution and his impact on art and design education. It has been incredible for the Heveningham Concours team to work with such a dynamic and impressive leader over the years. As well as a formidable operator Dr. Thompson is a thoughtful and good natured person we have had the pleasure to get to know.
Under Dr. Thompson’s leadership, the RCA experienced a dynamic expansion of its research base and curriculum. He was critical to it being named as the world’s best design school for the past ten years running.
Dr. Thompson oversaw significant physical expansions at the RCA, including working with Herzog & de Meuron to create a major new building, the Rausing Research & Innovation Building, in 2022. This 16,000 sqm facility integrates core scientific disciplines with fine art and design to address global challenges, providing cutting-edge resources for both faculty and students. It houses the Intelligent Mobility Masters’ degree programme for which Heveningham Concours provides a student scholarship each year.
Heveningham Concours wishes Dr. Thompson all the best with his new endeavour as Chair of the British Council Board of Trustees.