Modern architecture ideas come to Chicago

At the Garfield Park Conservatory, visitors can check out Luftwerk's site-specific set of installations titled Solarise: A Sea Of All Colors, which invites viewers to interact with colour, light and nature. The work is inspired by Jens Jensen, the 'godfather of naturalistic landscape design'. Luftwerk comprises Petra Bachmaier and Sean Gallero, whose projects attempt to make connections between architecture, environment and the communities living in a particular space. These installations will remain on display until Sept 22, 2016. Photo: City of Chicago/Luftwerk

Chicago's first-ever architecture biennial began last week, spotlighting an American city with a rich architectural heritage.

For the public, a programme of exhibitions, installations and events will be on offer through Jan 3. Here are images of some of the highlights of the event. – AFP