Swiss Miss Archives - Home

Alexander Construction Company – Modern Accessibility

October 14, 2021
Written by Dana

Alexanders in Palm Springs

To meet the need for mass-market housing in a growing city, Alexander Construction Company made housing more accessible and changed the face of Palm Springs with it. The city grew…

A Charles Du Bois Alohaus home in Vista Las Palmas neighborhood of Palm Springs.

A Rescued Alohaus Swiss Miss with Modern Hawaii Vibes

April 19, 2020
Written by Sarah Jane Stone and Photography by Kelly Peak Photography

The Alohaus “Swiss Miss” homes of Palm Springs, California—built by the Alexander Construction Company and designed by Charles Du Bois—are nearly as famous as the town itself. With their iconic…

Swiss Miss feat

Sweet Swiss Miss, Pt. 3: Collectors of All Things Midcentury

September 23, 2016
Written by Michelle Gringeri-Brown and Photography by Jim Brown

With a Swiss Miss of their very own, they put their philosophy of collecting midcentury originals and reproductions into practice.

Swiss Miss feat

Sweet Swiss Miss, Pt. 2: The World of the Alexander Home

September 21, 2016
Written by Michelle Gringeri-Brown and Photography by Jim Brown

In search of a piece of Palm Springs gem they could call "second home," a couple stumbles upon a unique development of Alexander homes.

Input your search keywords and press Enter.