The house is probably based on the main building of a mental institution - i have such a fascination with the victorian, vastly spreading complexes. I am writing -probably-, because i was using a reference but do not remember, where it was from.
Originally the Order of this chapter was a bit different. Its never a good sign if its possible to shift pages around, because thats a sign of mediocre structure. which might very well be the case for this chapter. or. you know. its EXPERIMENTAL.