The building was constructed from 1763 to 1766 and is the best surviving structure designed by Boullée.

[1][2] The hôtel particulier was commissioned by André-Claude-Nicolas Alexandre, a French financer.

Boullée began designing the building at age 35, making it one of his earliest projects.

[2] A mansard roof was later added to the building, replacing its original rooftop terrace.

[3] In 2001 the building was incorporated into the atrium of a contemporary office building designed by Delaage Tsiropoulos Architecture Carvunis Cholet to serve as the headquarters of Suez.