# Magical House Photography Andrei Baciu's Photo Series Captures His Great Grandma's House By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-08-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrei-baciu References: [featureshoot](http://www.featureshoot.com/2014/08/place-time-stood-still-heartwarming-photos-reminding-simple-life/) & [andreibaciu.ro](http://www.andreibaciu.ro/gallery/?id=1116) 'Granny's Place' is an [ethereal photo series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrova), put together by celebrated Romanian photographer Andrei Baciu, that captures the magic of his [great grandmother's house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pppler). What charmed Baciu so much about this house was the fact that it was a place where "technology never arrived and it was never missed". Since technology was never part of his great grandma's life, her house had a sense of organic tranquility that is difficult to achieve in modern life. Andrei Baciu took the photographs that comprise the Granny's Place series over a period of three years, between 2008 and 2011. The house is located in the Magura village in Romania. After Baciu's great grandma passed away, the house remained untouched. As a result, it managed to preserve both a typical Eastern European feel as well as an [old-world spirit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii) of the way things used to be before technology took over people's lives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Organic Tranquility:** Opportunity for businesses to create spaces and experiences that promote a sense of organic tranquility, offering an escape from technology-driven modern life. - **Nostalgic Aesthetics:** Opportunity for industries to tap into the appeal of nostalgic aesthetics and design, catering to consumers seeking a connection to the past. - **Technology-free Retreats:** Opportunity for the hospitality industry to develop technology-free retreats and accommodations, providing a unique selling point for those seeking an escape from technology. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can capitalize on the trend of organic tranquility by creating technology-free retreats and accommodations. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior design industry to incorporate nostalgic aesthetics and design elements into spaces, appealing to consumers seeking a connection to the past. - **Wellness:** Wellness industry can tap into the trend of organic tranquility by offering experiences and services that promote a sense of calm and escape from technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartamento-relicrio.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Historic Farmhouse Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-burns.md) - [Rustic Warm Homey Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mothers-house.md) - [Functional Gingerbread Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-camera.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Industrial Architecture-Themed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-archaeology.md) - [Harmonious Traditional Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyoto-house.md) - [Renovated 19th-Century Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byr-architekti.md)