Winter Coats and Backpacks on School Staircase

Rich amber sunlight from a late afternoon window washes the tiled landing of a Puente Alto school laboratory. Puffy winter coats in navy, red, and black hang from metal hooks along the concrete wall. Colorful backpacks rest on the steps below the coats, their zippers reflecting the low light. Thick wool and down insulation pile in the corner where the light fades into warm shadows. A red strap lies coiled on the bottom step. The floor tiles show the angle of the sun falling across the space.