Cardon Film Studio

Cardon Film Studio

The Cardon Film Studio re-imagines a derelict lot in Decatur’s Downtown District into a center of creativity for the Motion Picture Arts. Celebrating the owner’s childhood home & culture, the plan was inspired by the Spanish Colonial courtyard blocks of Granada, Nicaragua. The lobby, workspace, break kitchen, and film studio are centered around a vibrant courtyard, providing views, light, and a natural gathering place. This layout enhances visibility and accessibility, inviting employees to step outside of their typical working environments while fostering a building-centric sense of community that extends past its walls into the greater Downtown Decatur community.