# Hypnotically Spiraling Staircases Nils Eisfeld Captured Staircases Sprialing to the Rabbit Hole By Simal Yilmaz | Published 2013-03-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiraling-staircase References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/nils-eisfeld-stairs) & [nilseisfeld.de](http://www.nilseisfeld.de/) Nils Eisfeld captures uniquely [spiraling staircases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobalt-coach-house) in his photography series 'Stairs.' The artist has a keen eye for angles and creates his imagery in a way that it looks like the stairs magically spiral in and out of a [rabbit hole in Wonderland](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble). Staircases are smart choices for photography subject due to their [geometrical beauty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mathematically-shaped) as well as the dynamic spiraling form that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also mystifying. The shading, lighting and varied scaling of every inch in the frame, which is caused by their architectural construct, are all elements that make a captivating photograph when captured through a visionary angle. While some of Eisfeld's staircases resemble distinct shapes such as a light-bulb, others have more organically curvy spirals that look like they have been constructed out of the hands of architect Antoni Gaudi. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Spiral Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to integrate aesthetically pleasing and dynamic spiraling forms into building designs. - **Geometric Photography:** Photographers can utilize the geometrical beauty and mystifying form of staircases to capture captivating imagery. - **Fantasy Aesthetics:** Designers can draw inspiration from the fantastical imagery of spiraling staircases to create more whimsical and imaginative designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to integrate aesthetically pleasing and dynamic spiraling forms into building designs. - **Photography:** Photographers can utilize the geometrical beauty and mystifying form of staircases to capture captivating imagery. - **Design:** Designers can draw inspiration from the fantastical imagery of spiraling staircases to create more whimsical and imaginative designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dutch Barn Spiralled Staircase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-van-beuningen.md) - [Bold Architectural Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-iron-house.md) - [Sculptural Experimental Artforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ladder-series.md) - [Sculptural Townhome Staircases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-pierre-thibault-1.md) - [Figure 8-Structured House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-loop-house.md) - [Dynamic Bookend Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stair-table.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Candy-Inspired Laminated Artful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/n90n.md) - [Timbered Passage Stair Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-annex.md)