The MILE®stone Stories designer collaboration concept continues with Nicole Jordan, Design Director at PBK Architects in Houston, Texas, for Stories: Chapter 4. Daydream™. The new porcelain tile collection resulting from the collaboration is making its official debut at Coverings 2026 in Las Vegas.
Stories by MILE®stone continues its mission to give a voice to the American design community, celebrating creativity and collaboration through a series of designer-led collections. Each chapter brings a unique perspective from a member of the design community, translating their ideas and philosophy into a distinctive porcelain tile collection that reflects MILE®stone’s commitment to craftsmanship, sustainability, and meaningful storytelling through design.
As Design Director of PBK Architects’ Houston studio, Jordan brings extensive experience across multiple sectors including civic, workplace, aviation, and education. Guided by her belief that good design should be equitable and inclusive, her approach emphasizes wellness, safety, and flexibility—principles that also inform her vision for Stories: Chapter 4, the Daydream™ collection.
For this collaboration, Jordan draws inspiration from a biophilic design philosophy, exploring the relationship between nature and the built environment. The resulting concept reflects a sense of calm, balance, and connection, translating inspiration from the natural world into a porcelain surface designed to bring harmony and tranquility into interior and exterior spaces. And, as a new addition to MILE®stone’s Carbon-Neutral portfolio, this collection honors the beauty of the natural world without impacting it.
The Stories concept originated from MILE®stone’s Design Advisory Council (DAC), a group of distinguished designers selected for their insight and influence within the American design community. Each year, DAC members submit collection concepts for consideration, with one selected for development with the MILE®stone design team. Previous Stories collaborations include Jennifer Farris of Bandura Design for the Bestow™ collection (Chapter 1), Michele McMinn of Gresham Smith for the Imprint collection (Chapter 2), and Sarah Rink of Design Cooperative, LLC for the Untamed™ collection (Chapter 3).
About MILE®stone
MILE®stone, the manufactured brand of Florim USA, is proud to deliver sustainable tile Made in the USA. Committed to both the environment and the community, MILE®stone promotes building solutions grounded in environmentally responsible practices. Florim USA, declared a Benefit Corporation in December 2022 and achieving B Corp Certification in 2025, incorporates sustainability into its core business strategy, balancing economic, social, and environmental responsibilities. In addition to numerous green memberships, accreditations, and certifications, MILE®stone introduced the industry’s first carbon neutral porcelain tile and continues to take steps toward full carbon neutrality.
