Comments on: Balloon + Saucer = Needle

By: Mike Meier

Mike Meier — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:44:16 +0000

I grew up in Seattle and have been to th3 Space Needle many times (the first at the World’s Fair as a two-year-old. I have long admired its architecture. In all that time I never once thought about the fact that there had to have been several conceptual designs. I first saw these concept drawings in late October when the wife and I stayed at the Camlin. I was blown away! As futuristic as the final design was, I was struck by how retro the other designs were. Thanks for the site.

By: Jason Carpp

Jason Carpp — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:11:25 +0000

I only hope none of the historic buildings get demolished. It seems to be happening way too often these days in favour of more modern, but less interesting buildings. Unless it’s been damaged in a fire or earthquake, and cannot be saved, I’d say fix up the buildings (homes, businesses, etc.) and sell them at a reasonable price.

By: Neath

Neath — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 02:27:12 +0000

Very nice drawings in any case.

By: Jason Carpp

Jason Carpp — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:29:54 +0000

Awesome website. As a native of Seattle, Washington, I’ve always been interested in historic parts of Seattle. While I’ve never lived IN the city of Seattle, I’ve visited more times than I can count. My favourite parts of Seattle are Capital Hill, Queen Anne Hill and Downtown Seattle. I love looking at pictures of Seattle that go back 50+ years

By: bobcat

bobcat — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:40:43 +0000

love the first sketch, and especially love Left 4 Dead - go Valve!

By: Seattle Sketcher

Seattle Sketcher — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:26:41 +0000

it’s nice to see these Cliffe, great post!

By: Cliffe

Cliffe — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:38:18 +0000

We make Shoot em ups.

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:38:15 +0000

Hi Cliffe,
What game company do you work for?

By: Derek L.

Derek L. — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:07:29 +0000

I can’t quite put my finger on it - but many of those designs have an oddly 30’s vibe, especially the first (cabled balloon) sketch. Maybe it’s the art style of the first four, which I always thought was archaic by the 60’s.