The YMBL (Young Men’s Business League) is kicking-off their CY2025 Speaker Series in partnership with AU40 (Austin Under 40) with renowned architect and 2004 AU40 winner, Juan Miro. The luncheon will be held at the Austin Central Library, known for its striking architecture, which includes a six-story atrium, butterfly garden, and rooftop porches. The library’s design is intended to be a model for water conservation and to create a community destination. Tickets are available to the general population while they last.
About Juan Miró, FAIA LEED AP Born in Barcelona, Juan Miró received his architecture degree from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and a Fulbright-funded Master’s degree from Yale, where he was awarded the William Edward Parsons Memorial Medal. Since joining the UT School of Architecture in 1997, he has received numerous accolades, including induction into UT’s Academy of Distinguished Teachers, the Texas Society of Architects’ highest teaching honors, and the UT Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award. Miró’s design work through Miró Rivera Architects has garnered over 100 awards, including the 2023 Texas Medal of Arts Award, and has been featured in leading publications such as Architectural Record, Architectural Digest, and The New York Times. He is also recognized for leading a grassroots effort in 2020 to ban windowless bedrooms in Austin, influencing critical local building policy.
Mr. Miró won the Business & Entrepreneurship category at the 6th annual AU40 awards in 2004.
About AU40 (Austin Under 40)
The Austin Under 40 Awards (AU40) honors emerging professionals under 40, along with their mentors, who have positively impacted the community. Hosted by YMBL, it culminates in a black-tie gala recognizing honorees in 18 categories—including Austinite of the Year—with proceeds benefiting the Austin Sunshine Camps. Over 26 years, AU40 has grown into a series of sold-out events with extensive media promotion, sponsorship opportunities, and a distinguished audience of over 500 guests.This year’s AU40 Gala & Fundraiser will take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the JW Marriott in downtown Austin, furthering its legacy of celebrating Austin’s brightest young leaders while supporting a vital community cause.
