Winter Science Fair Corridor Manchester School Lab

Soft overcast light fills the Manchester school laboratory corridor, casting a pale glow across gray cinderblock walls lined with science fair posters. The paper edges curl away from the surface where masking tape has secured them against the winter chill. From an over-the-shoulder perspective, students stand before the displays, their heads bent toward charts and models. The linoleum floor holds muted, elongated reflections of the overhead fixtures and the figures above. Blue and white project boards rest against the industrial brickwork, while loose sheets of paper hang near the ceiling vents. A red marker cap sits on a nearby table edge, its shadow falling across the white laminate surface.