Every element of Max Rabinowitz's custom home in South Anchorage has been carefully considered, from the salvaged wood floors to the curved awnings outside. When Rabinowitz and his wife Lisa first began designing their home they wanted a log cabin, but as they moved forward their plans shifted towards a modern and light-filled home.

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