Space Needle's going green, literally
SEATTLE -- The Space Needle is about to shed its "Galaxy Gold" top that it's had since April to celebrate its 50th anniversary and will instead go green for the next six months.
A new painting featuring evergreen trees was the winner of the Needle's "#TopThis" roof contest and will soon adorn Seattle's most recognizable landmark.
Seattle resident Nicole Commins submitted the winning entry, chosen by the public among six finalists, and thus becomes the first person to ever have their personal design painted atop the roof of the Needle.
Commins, 29, is a self-taught freelance graphic designer, who lives and works in Seattle. She says she found out about the roof painting contest from her father, who suggested she enter. She grew up in Edmonds and attended Shoreline Community College.
In her entry, Commins described her inspiration as "THE EMERALD CITY! Luscious green, as far as the eye can see. Such a beautiful state we live in. Having traveled to many different parts of the world, I can truly say that Seattle is one of the most beautiful cities that we live in."
Painting will begin on the Needle just as soon as another of Seattle's famous icons -- rain -- gives painters a needed dry break. The design will stay there until April 21, 2013 when the Space Needle turns 51.
A new painting featuring evergreen trees was the winner of the Needle's "#TopThis" roof contest and will soon adorn Seattle's most recognizable landmark.
Seattle resident Nicole Commins submitted the winning entry, chosen by the public among six finalists, and thus becomes the first person to ever have their personal design painted atop the roof of the Needle.
Commins, 29, is a self-taught freelance graphic designer, who lives and works in Seattle. She says she found out about the roof painting contest from her father, who suggested she enter. She grew up in Edmonds and attended Shoreline Community College.
In her entry, Commins described her inspiration as "THE EMERALD CITY! Luscious green, as far as the eye can see. Such a beautiful state we live in. Having traveled to many different parts of the world, I can truly say that Seattle is one of the most beautiful cities that we live in."
Painting will begin on the Needle just as soon as another of Seattle's famous icons -- rain -- gives painters a needed dry break. The design will stay there until April 21, 2013 when the Space Needle turns 51.
