Best job ever? Leighton Buzzard housebuilder on hunt for ‘archi-tot’ to design future homes

A Leighton Buzzard housebuilder has created an exciting new job role and is recruiting for an ‘archi-tot of the future’.   

Redrow South Midlands, which is currently building at Leestone Chase on Kemsley Drive, is calling on the town’s youngsters to design a house suitable for 2126 – some 100 years from now.  

Whether it’s wallpaper that changes depending on your mood, a fridge that restocks automatically or a bathroom that cleans itself, the design must suit the needs of ultra-modern family life while being energy efficient and built sustainably.  

The role is open to four-to-16-year-olds across the region, who will need to submit their ‘house of the future’ design to [email protected].

As well as a prize of £100, the winning archi-tot’s school or college will receive £150 in artwork vouchers. The winner will see their design placed in a time capsule and buried in the ground at Leestone Chase, ready to be unearthed in a century’s time. 

Imaginative youngsters across the region have until midnight on Friday 16 October to submit their entries. The winner will join other successful archi-tots chosen by Redrow regions across the UK, with one overall champion to be announced later this year.  

Emma Wetherill, Sales Manager for Redrow South Midlands, said: “We’re so excited to get a glimpse into the future of housebuilding by calling on Leighton Buzzard’s most creative young talent to imagine what a home will look like in 100 years.

“From convertible roofs for those sweltering summer nights to robot gardeners who mow the lawn, we’re searching for the most adventurous and ambitious designers for this role.

“Here at Redrow South Midlands, we’re committed to bringing young people into the construction sector and are recognised by the industry for our training excellence and apprenticeship programme.  

“What better way to celebrate the talent of local youngsters and showcase the wonderful creative abilities of the next generation? Who knows, the winner could become an apprentice with us in the future, where they might find themselves building new homes.”

Nestled in the pretty town of Leighton Buzzard, Leestone Chase offers a host of country walks and plenty of leisure facilities just a stone’s throw away, such as a golf course and state-of-the-art multi-sports complex. Ideal for families, there is an array of excellent schools nearby, including an Ofsted-rated ‘outstanding’ primary school.

To find out more about Leestone Chase, please call 01525 574445