The Beast
A project in Chicago, IL by john preus000days
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Backers: 91
Average Pledge Per Backer: $55
Funded: $5,020 of $5,000
Dates: Mar 16th -> Apr 12th (27 days)
Project By: john preus
Backers: 91
Average Pledge Per Backer: $55
Funded: $5,020 of $5,000
Dates: Mar 16th -> Apr 12th (27 days)
Project By: john preus
$5,020
current pledge level
Last Updated: April 12 @ 01:03 -0400 GMT
100%
of goal
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Latest News
13 hours and $570 to go 
April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear patrons, this will be my final pre-fund update. Thank you all immensely, and keep your fingers crossed for that final bit to come through. I look forward to seeing you all at the show-those of you in town-and for those far away, I will post... (Read More)
preview walk-through of the beast and the interior space.
April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 I hope you enjoy the preview. And a recent review of The Beast in the Reader update: 48 hours to go, and $1200 left to reach the goal. thanks y'all, john (Read More)
3 days-75% there
April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
belly cathedral-in progress Dear friends and patrons, we are so close. I have been inspired and heartened by all of the contributions from people I don't know. That means that those of you who I do know have gone out of your way to share the... (Read More)
7 days left!
April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Almost done with the hide. Please do what you can to spread the word. I need a big push during this last week. Thank you all for your support! John (Read More)
Beast Underway-9 days to go-Almost halfway to the goal
April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello friends and backers, I am on my way to HPAC for day 3 of construction. Days 1 and 2 went very well. Progress is moving quickly, with the great help I have from Eric, Peter, Craig, and documentation from Elyse and Rajiv. Thank you all! ... (Read More)
1 of 25 best things to do in April, according to Chicago Mag
March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
chicago mag mention-25 best things to do in April! (Read More)
Installation begins on Tuesday!
March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear friends, backers, potential backers, construction on the Beast begins Monday. I've assembled a crew of eager and able volunteers, and it is going to be a great adventure! 400 2x4s are being delivered to HPAC tomorrow morning while they are... (Read More)
Funding!!
March 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I am happy to report that two other pieces fell into place to keep the project on track: The Graham Foundation agreed to fund the architecture symposium with Iker Gil, Quilian Riano, Mimi Zeigler, and Patricia di Monte coming all the way from Spain!... (Read More)
a roaring start!!
March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Friends, backers, kick starters of one stripe or another, I am heartened by the initial response to the campaign. I'm over 1/4 of the way there already, only a few days in. I almost didn't launch the campaign, feeling that there's something pitiful,... (Read More)
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