Thoughtful homes begin with sound decisions.

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About

4Beam plans and leads residential development with an owner’s perspective.

As co-owners and investors, Carlos Lay and Carlos Palacio bring complementary experience in design, construction, development strategy, and project management. Together, they lead the company’s own developments and selected partnerships. They also plan and manage major renovations and rebuilds for property owners.

Vision

Our vision is to create homes that improve daily life and bring lasting value to their owners and neighborhoods.

That means comfortable, useful spaces, materials chosen to age well, and homes that belong in their surroundings. We want each project to contribute to the character of its neighborhood and serve the people who live there for years to come.

Mission

Our mission is to turn residential opportunities into well-designed homes through sound planning and disciplined project leadership.

We assess each opportunity, assemble the right team, and coordinate the decisions needed to move from design through construction. We explain the options, trade-offs, and effects on cost and timing so owners and partners can make informed decisions at each stage.

Meet 4Beam’s leadership.

Portrait of Carlos Lay

Carlos Lay

Carlos Lay leads the design and construction side of 4Beam’s work, bringing a practical understanding of how homes are built. He considers the relationship between spaces, the choice of materials, and the details that shape the finished home.

His experience with construction sequencing and field conditions helps the team anticipate what a design will require on site. He works through those questions with the project team and helps owners understand the options.

Portrait of Carlos Palacio

Carlos Palacio

Carlos Palacio leads development strategy and project management at 4Beam. He evaluates residential opportunities and brings together the people, approvals, budgets, and schedules needed to carry a project from early planning through completion.

As a co-owner and investor, he approaches each project with attention to its feasibility, commitments, and long-term value. He keeps priorities clear and helps owners and partners understand the implications of key decisions as the work progresses.

Selected project partner

Clay Development

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Clay Development provides design and construction expertise on selected projects. Its role is defined for each project alongside 4Beam's development and project management responsibilities.

Work with 4Beam

Plan the next step for your property.

Work directly with a team that understands residential projects from both the owner’s and developer’s perspective. We bring design, construction, and project management experience to evaluating a property and planning the work ahead.