ABOUT

THE CLIENT: Private Commission
PROJECT: Alpha Centauri
SIZE: 720x400mm
SOFTWARE: Adobe Illustrator

Alpha Centauri is a star system, and is widely believed to be the closest to the solar system at a distance of 4.37 light years. The system can be observed by the unaided eye, and can be distinguished as one of the brightest stars in the night sky.

I've always liked the name Alpha Centauri. I once had a little cat called Alpha Centauri and one of my favourite bands Tangerine Dream has an album by that name.

This illustration wasn't meant as a star or a solar system. I've always been fascinated by architecture and there are many wonderful examples in the world. This illustration was an idea of what I wanted as a futuristic tower would look like. I added the misty atmospheric sky complete with some birds in flight. But what really challenged me was putting the main building together - its structure, windows and mechanical skeleton.