In the lead up to the launch of his Perier-Jouët commission at Design Miami 2013, Caroline Roux interviews Simon Heijdens for the Financial Times' Collecting supplement. Inspired by the Art Nouveau heritage of the champagne brand, Heijdens' has created a complex site specific installation that draws the beauty and constant evolution of nature into the static built environment. Heijdens' project 'Branches', first presented by Gallery Libby Sellers at Design Miami/Basel 2010, is highlighted in the article, as are his acclaimed works 'Lightweeds' and 'Reed'.