In Ermolaevsky Lane stands an impressive neoclassical building, constructed in 1912-1915 by architect D. S. Markov. It served as an income house and a club for the Moscow Architectural Society.

The Moscow Architectural Society was the first association of architects and construction engineers in Russia, founded in 1867 at the initiative of architect Mikhail Dorimedontovich Bykovsky. Its goal was to develop and disseminate knowledge in the field of architecture in Russia. The main areas of activity included scientific research in the technical construction field and the study of architectural history, discussion of current practices, organization of exhibitions and competitions, as well as translation and publication of works by foreign authors.

By 1912, the society had 152 members. The design of the new building, developed by D. S. Markov, was chosen as a result of a competition and became a symbol of the society's activities. The facade, executed in the style of Andrea Palladio, was considered a model of professional literacy. In 1914, the society moved to the new building in Ermolaevsky Lane, where it remained until its closure in 1932.

During this period, the society was chaired by renowned architects F. O. Shekhtel and A. V. Shchusev. In the Soviet era, the society continued its activities, organizing lectures, architectural competitions, and engaging in the preservation of monuments. After 1923, it remained the only architectural society in the capital. In 1930, it became part of the Moscow regional branch of the All-Union Architectural Scientific Society and was dissolved in 1932.

During the Soviet period, the building belonged to the Moscow Union of Artists, where youth exhibitions were held and creative workshops were located. Since 2003, it has become an exhibition venue for the Moscow Museum of Modern Art.