We know baker's yeast mainly from bread, beer, and wine. But did you know that the same yeast could also play a role in construction? At ROOTS, we are constantly exploring emerging materials that challenge conventional thinking and push the boundaries of sustainable product innovation. Researchers have developed a fully bio-based, 3D-printable material by combining deactivated baker's yeast with wood fibres, alginate extracted from brown seaweed and plant-based glycerol.

Each Saturday, ROOTS Exhibition shares an inspiring story or interview from Milano Design Week 2026 on our social channels. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn to discover the people, ideas and installations behind this year’s exhibition.

ROOTS Exhibition was honoured to welcome the Embassy and Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands during Milano Design Week for a special presentation and international Architect Lunch at the beautiful ROOTS Rooftop. These moments demonstrate the unique international network and high-level connections that Masterly and ROOTS continue to cultivate — bringing together pioneers, institutions, governments and creatives who share a vision for a more connected and regenerative world.