Hôtel Alexandre
Hôtel particulier in Paris, France
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The Hôtel Alexandre (French pronunciation: [otɛl alɛksɑ̃dʁ]), also known as the Hôtel Soult, is an hôtel particulier in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, designed by French architect Étienne-Louis Boullée. The building was constructed from 1763 to 1766 and is the best surviving structure designed by Boullée.[1][2]
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 Interactive map of the Hôtel Alexandre area | |
| General information | |
| Location | Paris, France, 16 rue de la Ville-l'Évêque |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Étienne-Louis Boullée |
| Designated | 4 November 1927 |
| Reference no. | PA00088866 |
History
Construction
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.
Heritage designation
The building was listed as a Monument historique on 4 November 1927.[3]
2001 addition
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.[2]
Gallery
Boullée's drawing of Hotel Alexandre
1909 photograph of the building by Eugène Atget
Detail of the building's facade
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