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Azu Saavedra Design

Azucena Saavedra Onuszkanycz is a designer with over 11 years’ experience in architectural and interior design ranging from styling to full scale renovations. She began her career working in Benjamin Moore as a Colour Consultant which has given her a wealth of knowledge on colour theory. After graduating as an Interior Architectural Designer from Pacific Design Academy in 2013, she worked closely with Amy McGeachy, Danisha Dury, and other well known designers of Victoria. The last eight years she spent working at a Design/Build company working from a Junior Designer to a Senior Designer and Showroom Manager overseeing multiple projects and a small team of junior designers.


Azucena prides herself on the elevated design experience she provides her clients. Azucena creates the dream home experience through a delicate balance of aesthetics, originality and functionality to create luxurious spaces that exceed her clients’ expectations. Her diligence and dedication to her work has led to winning a dozen awards for local contractors and being published in Boulevard, Spruce, Modern Home and Yam magazine.

Azucena (Azu) Saavedra Onuszkanycz | Richard Onuszkanycz

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AWARDS FOR PAST DESIGNS

2018

-Best Single Family Kitchen Renovations Over $75k

2019

-Best Residential Renovation $200-$300k

-Best Single Family Kitchen Renovations Over $75k

2020 

-Best Residential Renovation under $100,000

- Best Single Family Kitchen Renovation Over $75k

Finalist in National Award 

- Whole Home Renovation $150,000- $300,000 

2021

-Best Residential Renovation under $100,000 

-Best Single Family Kitchen Renovations Under $75k

-Best Bathroom Renovation over $30,000

-Best Residential Renovation $100,000- $300,000

2022

-Best Residential Renovation $100,000- $300,000

-Best Kitchen Renovation over $75,000 

*The categories listed above represent areas in which previous designs showcased in the portfolio have earned awards for a local Design/Build Company.

Azu is excited to grow and advance in the design community by starting her own design business, CÍELO & OAK INTERIORS. She cannot wait to start building more connections with other experts, suppliers and trades to ensure her projects continue to exceed her client’s expectations. 

Originally from Mexico City, her family moved to Canada with a familiar dream.  From a young age, Azucena had an eye for detail and a passion for architecture and all things design. Her father, Victor, encouraged her to pursue her passion which quickly developed into a successful career.  Today Azucena always makes time for her husband and their active Pomsky puppy, Coco. Azu and her husband love to travel and make time to visit art galleries, architectural sites and design trade shows to continue her design inspiration.


  • "During the design phase, we loved working with Azu who has vision and style, but who was also able to listen and respond to requests and offer inspiration that helped us make realistic decisions to suit our budget. "

    Tamara G.

  • "We are pleased with the design by Azu and really like several of the details that were well done"

    Katherine T-W.

  • "Smart design that is functional"

    Paul S.

  • "Azu recognized my taste and vision for an updated, clean, bright but not sterile decor and was very determined to have things finished to our liking and detail."

    Gord & Kathy H.