Owner-Built Homes on the garden route
Natural Design is an owner-run construction company based in Wilderness, Garden Route. Natural Design specialises in timber-based construction, while also delivering full builds that integrate concrete, stone and structural carpentry.
- Timber Frame
- Custom Construction
- Turnkey Builds
Juan Marais
Juan has been building Natural Design and his team since 2017. He remains closely involved in every project, managing the build on site and ensuring the highest standard of workmanship and full attention to detail.
What We Do
Services
01.
Timber Craftsmanship
Specialists in timber frame construction and post-and-beam structures — we combine traditional techniques with modern building standards.
02.
Custom Construction
We build homes using a thoughtful combination of timber, concrete and stone, creating structures that are both durable and naturally beautiful.
03.
Turnkey Builds
From foundation to finish, Natural Design delivers complete residential builds with hands-on management and meticulous attention to detail.
Some of our
Projects
Our projects range from timber frame homes and post-and-beam structures to complete residential builds and bespoke carpentry work.




