OTYPE=R : chailletcompleet.txt : 00347 | Because outdoor space extends to infinity in the countryside, a contrast is sought in the farmhouse by making it an intimate, enclosed indoor space. This, according to Nicolaï-Chaillet, is different than in the city, where urban space functions more as an "in-between space" and the contrasts between inside and outside are not as strong. In the city dwelling, even large windows and balconies add to the illusion of space.