Last chance to enter! Leighton Buzzard housebuilder on hunt for ‘archi-tot’ to design future homes

It’s the last chance for children in Leighton Buzzard to showcase their house design skills – and win £100.

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. They will need to submit their ‘house of the future’ design to: [email protected].

The winning archi-tot will not only receive a £100 prize but also see their design placed in a time capsule and buried in the ground at Leestone Chase, ready to be unearthed in 50 years’ time.  

Imaginative youngsters across the region have until midnight on Friday 30th 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: “With the deadline fast approaching, this is the last chance for Leighton Buzzard’s creative youngsters to get involved and show us what they think a home could look like in 100 years. We can’t wait to see your designs!  

“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 local talent and showcase the wonderful imagination and creative abilities of the next generation? 

“We’ve already been blown away by the imagination of the entries, and we can’t wait to see what more young people come up with. Who knows, your design could help shape the homes of the future!” 

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 574649 or visit www.redrow.co.uk/new-homes/dev002912-leestone-chase/.