Celebrate connection at Silent Rivers 25th Anniversary dsm Unveiling party!
You’re invited to an inclusive party celebrating 25 years of Silent Rivers connecting people to people, home, beauty, community and…
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Chaden Halfhill
Chaden Halfhill founded Silent Rivers in 1993 to elevate "the art of building and the building of art". As an entrepreneur, artist, community leader, environmental and sustainability advocate, Chaden's vision is to shift the paradigm of design and construction. By blending art, remodeling and sustainability, Silent Rivers inspires clients toward a deeper connection between home, community and planet.
The Silent Rivers Way: We live, design and build by our values
“How do you create such beautiful projects?!” Our secret to being in business for 25 years is simple: all comes…
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Grab a coffee and join the art conversations in the Silent Rivers VIP Club!
At the Des Moines Arts Festival under the big tent of the Silent Rivers VIP Club is the Creative Cafe,…
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DMAF Curated: Resonant FiELDS art exhibit & creative experience
The creative forces of Silent Rivers Design+Build, Mars Cafe and Des Moines Arts Festival have joined together to create…
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Celebrate with us! 25 Years of Silent Rivers Design+Build
All of us at Silent Rivers Design+Build are honored and incredibly proud to announce the company’s 25th Anniversary! Throughout 2018,…
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Being Thankful for the Bittersweet Taste of Change
Change – the consummate reminder to embrace the ever-evolving lessons of life’s journey and our daily blessings – is the…
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DMAF: The Human Experience, a New Festival Salon and The Gathering Table
Why create? We are human. In the early nineties, I returned home to Iowa after eight years away at school….
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Integrating Custom Woodwork into Your Remodel
Remodeling your home is a wondrous journey. Founding Silent Rivers nearly 25 years ago, I wanted to weave together artistry…
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Become a Des Moines Arts Festival Patron with Discount Code – Exclusively from Silent Rivers!
Spring is in the air. The sun is shining (finally). And the Silent Rivers office is buzzing with excitement as…
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Diamond in the Rough: Rescuing a Historic Des Moines Building
Silent Rivers is proud to announce our Green & Main project as winner of the 2016 Best Development Award for Mixed Use spaces…
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