Pegged Walls and Bare Benches in Mombasa Hall

Broad afternoon skylight floods a tiled stair hall near Mombasa, bouncing off pale walls that define the space. Pegged wooden surfaces display a rhythmic pattern of holes, standing beside smooth, cool tiles underfoot. Bare benches stretch along the perimeter, their simple lines showing the room's stark utility. Shadows deepen in the corners where lamplight begins to settle, creating pockets of warm amber against the cool white surfaces. The low angle view emphasizes the height of the walls and the structural simplicity of the space. One peg catches the edge of a shadow, marking the transition from day to evening light on the plaster.