3D Skyscraper Builder Game, can we make one?

[Ocram's Razr 964]

I want to make a SimTower-inspired game with a top-down view reminiscent to floor plans. So far, I made a couple of pictures to try to figure out how it will look and I made an ASCII console game that allows you to place "rooms," "hallways," and "elevators," (rectangles of various sizes composed of letters such as 'R' for residential aka apartments and 'O' for offices) save your layout and load a save game.

 

I'm going to use this thread to collect ideas on appearance and functionality and keep you updated on my progress.

 

This was my previous attempt (with HD but "classic" view): http://azemocram.github.io/OcramTower/

 

Here are some pictures I whipped up to try to get my ideas down (proof of concept art): 

I look forward to your feedback!

[CorinaMarie 29,876]

Sounds interesting.

Maybe post a pic or two of your side view version you already wrote so peeps can see the good work you do.

[Ocram's Razr 964]

Thanks for the suggestion, Cori! Above is a video that shows off the old appearance and below is how I wanted the game to play.

The link I edited into the OP had the first 3 versions of the game in early prealpha.