The Lawen Group is delighted to announce the naming of our Mumford Project (7037 Mumford Road) which has officially been named West 22. It will have a mix of residential and commercial units and as of recently the building’s residential unit count has raised to 140.
Dexel is currently pouring their 13th floor with their window wall installation set to begin by the end of May. Framing has begun along with the installation of the pad mount transfer. There will be +/- 11,000 sq ft of commercial space available for lease. Residential leasing information will be available in the coming months – to sign up and stay informed on all things West 22– email leasing@west22living.com
To sign up for project updates, please email info@dexel.ca
Commercial Leasing Contact
Kevin Nettle
902.405.7368
kevin@paramountmanagement.ca
Media Contact
Joanne Lawen
Currently under construction by Dexel, a member of the Lawen Group of Companies. The property will be managed by Dexel’s sister company Paramount Management. Paramount Management has began leasing units for May 2022. With stunning views, finishes and amenity spaces – we are pleased to show the extraordinary renderings that will add some excitement to the community.
Located on Mumford Road, West 22 is central to the Halifax Shopping Centre, the beautiful North West Arm and just a few minutes drive away to Halifax’s bustling downtown core.
West 22 will be 22 storeys with 140 residential units and commercial space which will feature ground floor retail and office space.
We have also implemented a brand-new website design with interactive floor plans. Visit our website www.west22living.com to learn more and see your new home!
Commercial Leasing Contact
Kevin Nettle
902.405.7368
kevin@paramountmanagement.ca
Residential Leasing Inquires
Catherine Harkins
(902) 404-8058
leasing@west22living.com
Media Contact
Joanne Lawen
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Spring Garden West will feature two 30-story towers on a shared podium and include several heritage properties along Carlton St that will be restored.
To sign up for project updates, please email info@dexel.ca
Commercial Leasing Contact
Kevin Nettle
902.405.7368
kevin@paramountmanagement.ca
Media Contact
Joanne Lawen
", "url": "https://lawengroup.ca/spring-garden-west-in-design-stages-with-mackay-lyons-sweetapple-architects.html", "date_published": "2022-04-20 12:42:10" }, { "id": "230", "title": "Updates on The George – Occupancy Permit Milestone", "image": "", "content_text": "", "content_html": "The Lawen Group is proud to announce a huge milestone! The George has received its partial occupancy permit and tenants will officially be moving in to floors 1 through 6 on May 1, 2021. We are incredibly thankful to everyone who has worked so hard from the beginning. We could not do this without the hard work and dedication from our fantastic team, trades people, contractors and everyone who has assisted behind the scenes to get us where we are today. We are excited to hand over the reigns to our sister company, Paramount Management. The landscaping has begun and we will continue to work on the stunning roof terraces on floors 4 & 8 as well as the amenity spaces.
The George is named after George Lawen and the logo comes from the Halifax Commons pathways which is adjacent to the building. The George has 171 residences, both commercial and residential and is currently renting both residential and commercial space. There is currently 2890 sq ft available to rent commercially.
To sign up for project updates, please email info@dexel.ca
Commercial Leasing
Kevin Nettle
902.405.7368
kevin@paramountmanagement.ca
Residential Leasing Inquires
902.431.6016
info@thegeorgeresidence.com
Media Contact
Joanne Lawen
", "url": "https://lawengroup.ca/george-occupancy.html", "date_published": "2022-04-20 12:42:31" }, { "id": "228", "title": "Construction set to begin at Press Block (Dennis Building)", "image": "", "content_text": "", "content_html": "
The Lawen Group is elated to announce that Press Block (known as The Dennis Building) has had their substantive site plan approved. Dexel is currently working through the development permit process with construction scheduled to begin mid-2021. For more information and updates, please visit www.pressblock.ca.
To sign up for project updates, please email info@dexel.ca
Media Contact
Joanne Lawen
", "url": "https://lawengroup.ca/construction-set-to-begin-at-press-block-(dennis-building).html", "date_published": "2022-04-20 12:42:45" }, { "id": "203", "title": "Dexel Starts Work on 7037 Mumford Road", "image": "", "content_text": "", "content_html": "
The Lawen Group are pleased to announce the that Dexel will begin work on the latest project for the Lawen Group at 7037 Mumford Road.
This latest development will be a mix-use multi-residential building with ground floor retail, office space and residential rentals. The building is 22-storeys, 120 residential rentals with underground and surface parking.
Demolition of the existing building at 7037 Mumford Road will commence December 9th, 2019. Excavation is expected to commence in January 2020 with structure beginning in the Spring. The project is expected to be completed in 2022.
To sign up for project updates please email info@dexel.ca
Commercial Leasing Contact
Kevin Nettle
(902) 405-7368
kevin@paramountmanagement.ca
Residential Leasing Inquires
(902) 444-RENT
info@paramountmanagement.ca
Media Contact
Joanne Lawen
", "url": "https://lawengroup.ca/7037-mumford-begins.html", "date_published": "2022-04-20 12:43:00" }, { "id": "171", "title": "Flynn Flats Fully Leased", "image": "", "content_text": "", "content_html": "
The Lawen Group is excited to announce its latest development Flynn Flats opened for occupants at the end of June and is fully leased.
Built by the Lawen Group company Dexel, the property will be managed by Dexel’s sister company Paramount Management. Located at the corner Bishop and Hollis, Flynn Flats shares an underground parking garage with its neighboring property and the Lawen Group’s first major development, Waterford Suites.
Flynn Flats is a 43 unit, 8-storey building featuring 1 & 2 bedroom flats with exceptional resident amenities that include a resident lounge, fitness center and a breathtaking rooftop resident lounge with outdoor fireplace.
1363 Hollis Street, Halifax, NS
", "url": "https://lawengroup.ca/flynn-flats-fully-leased.html", "date_published": "2021-04-21 17:13:05" }, { "id": "142", "title": "MPSs APPROVED", "image": "", "content_text": "", "content_html": "
The Lawen Group is excited to announce two major milestones were passed earlier this week for two major projects in the development stages:
Both projects received unanimous approval for site-specific Municipal Planning Strategies (MPS) from HRM Regional Council on July 15th & 16th respectively.
MPS Details
Case 20218: Spring Garden West
Case 20520: Quinpool Road Project
Additional MPS Details and staff reports can be found on www.halifax.ca
These approved MPSs will allow both projects to move forward to form Development Agreements with the HRM in the coming year. Development Agreements for both projects will again go before committees and Regional Council in order to be approved.
The Lawen Group is excited about continuing the development process for both projects and looks forward to working with the HRM to form each Development Agreement.
", "url": "https://lawengroup.ca/mps-approved-sgw-qp.html", "date_published": "2019-08-13 13:22:18" }, { "id": "139", "title": "Dennis Building Development Agreement", "image": "", "content_text": "Dennis, 1724, 1730, 1740 Granville Street", "content_html": "Dexel, along with its parent company, the Lawen Group, are excited to announce that Dexel has been awarded the Dennis Building Development Agreement by the Province of Nova Scotia.
Please see Province of Nova Scotia News Release
Government announced an agreement with Dexel Developments today, April 26, to develop the Truscan site. The site includes the Dennis Building, Hansard Building and an adjacent parking lot on Granville Street in Halifax.
Dexel was the successful proponent among five pre-qualified proponents to lease the site.
“This ensures we can protect the integrity of this site in a historic area adjacent to Province House and the Grand Parade,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Lloyd Hines.
“We are excited to be working with the province and Halifax Regional Municipality on this project,” said Louie Lawen, president and CEO of Lawen Group, the parent company of Dexel. “We are eager to get started on the next steps to make this project come to fruition.”
Dexel has proposed a nine-storey, mixed-use residential and retail project.
The province has set restrictions regarding the site including:
Dexel must have development approval from Halifax Regional Municipality within 18 months and complete the project within 42 months of that approval for the agreement to remain valid.
Media Contact
Joanne Lawen
", "url": "https://lawengroup.ca/dennis-building-development-agreement.html", "date_published": "2022-04-20 12:43:31" }, { "id": "140", "title": "The George", "image": "", "content_text": "", "content_html": "We are pleased to announce the building name of the currently under construction “Pepperell Project”;
Named after George Lawen, the design of the logo comes from the nearby Halifax Commons pathways, both natural and manmade. The pathways of the commons connect the North, East, South and West Ends of Halifax. The pathways were also commonly traveled by many members of the Lawen family as they crisscrossed the commons to service their growing property management business.
The George will be a 14 storey mix-use residential development with 172 residences.
Media Contact
Nicole Babineau
(902) 407-7002
nicole@lawengroup.ca
Commercial Leasing Contact
Kevin Nettle
(902) 405-7368
kevin@paramountmanagement.ca
Halifax, NS: The Lawen Group kindly requests that all future reference to ownership of Lawen family purchased properties be mentioned as: Owned by the Lawen Group of Properties.
The Lawen Group of Properties is a privately held family-owned and operated company specializing in property development and management in Halifax. Overseeing the Lawen Group are Principles George and Genevieve Lawen.
The Lawen Group consists of Paramount Management & Dexel Developments.
Property management of Lawen Group properties is handled by Paramount Management.
VP of Property Management - Peter Lawen
VP of Corporate Services - John Lawen
Director of Marketing – Diane Lawen
Director of Social Media – Joanne Lawen-Mrakic
Development of Lawen Group properties is managed by Dexel.
Dexel is a Development Company and includes Dexel Developments and Dexel Architecture:
President - Louie Lawen
VP of Construction – Kris Skiba
Dexel Architecture: Architect - Nick LoPresti
Danny Lawen, a dentist in Halifax.
For press inquiries please email us at info@lawengroup.ca.
", "url": "https://lawengroup.ca/press-statement-for-release-december-12-2016.html", "date_published": "2020-11-20 23:56:56" }, { "id": "232", "title": "Occupancy Update", "image": "", "content_text": "", "content_html": "The Lawen Group is proud to announce that The George has reached 80% capacity! While Dexel continues to work diligently on final finishes, amenity spaces and higher levels, Paramount tenants have been moving into their new homes since May 1st. With over 40 new tenants moving in on June 1st, this marks an exciting day.
Commercial Leasing
Kevin Nettle
902.405.7368
kevin@paramountmanagement.ca
Residential Leasing Inquires
902.431.6016
info@thegeorgeresidence.com
Media Contact
Joanne Lawen
The Lawen Group is proud to release the much-anticipated exterior rendering for West 22. Currently, the 16th floor pour is set to begin tomorrow, June 4th. The window walls on the 4th and 5th floor are in progress and the curtain wall is currently underway. We are expecting to begin interior framing within the coming days.
Stay tuned for interior renderings which should be posted in the next month.
Exterior Architect MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects
Designed by Dexel Architecture
Constructed & Developed by Dexel Developments
Commercial Leasing Contact
Kevin Nettle
902.405.7368
kevin@paramountmanagement.ca
Media Contact
Joanne Lawen
The Lawen Group is proud to announce that we are on track for the completion in 2022. This week, Dexel will be extending the crane to allow construction of levels 18 to 22.
To sign up for project updates, please email info@dexel.ca
Commercial Leasing
Kevin Nettle
902.405.7368
kevin@paramountmanagement.ca
Residential Leasing Inquires
902.431.6016
info@thegeorgeresidence.com
Media Contact
Joanne Lawen
The Lawen Group would like the congratulate everyone who has worked on West 22 as the final floor will hopefully be poured around August 20, prompting our milestone event.
This event will be held on August 20th, to include and celebrate all those who made this milestone possible include contractors, sub contractors and tradesmen, and of course our project and design teams. We are incredibly proud of their hard work, dedication, and passion.
There will be a BBQ, enticing door prizes such as iPods and iPads, giveaways and so much more to celebrate as we prepare to be one step closer to our 2022 completion.
Project Overview
Dexel and the Lawen Group are delighted to announce their newest development – the SOQU Residence.
The eight-story building will sit on the south side of Quinpool – thus SOQU. The site previously housed MacDonalds and Fitness FX.
Designed to complement the vibrant neighborhood, the SOQU will comprise of one to three-bedroom townhouse style homes on Pepperrell with 7600 sq. ft of retail space.
", "url": "https://lawengroup.ca/announcing-the-newest-quinpool-district-project-soqu-residence.html", "date_published": "2024-06-13 13:29:15" }, { "id": "267", "title": "Update on The Press Block - Occupancy Permit Milestone", "image": "", "content_text": "", "content_html": "Total Units 193
Project Start Date June 2024
Anticipated project completion Fall 2026
soquresidence.caFor construction inquries, please contact info@dexel.ca
Dexel and the Lawen Group are delighted to announce that they have acquired occupancy of the first 4 floors at The Press Block. Paramount Management will be welcoming the first residents starting June 1, 2025.
We are incredibly thankful to everyone who has worked so hard to make this happen. We could not have reached this milestone without our fantastic team, trades people, contractors, and everyone else involved behind the scenes.
The Press Block stands at the corner of Barrington, George, and Granville Streets in Downtown Halifax, where the hub of newspaper publishing in Nova Scotia once stood.
Since 2019, the Dexel team has worked tirelessly to preserve the historic facades of the Dennis and Hansard buildings as a testament to thoughtful design, relentless execution, and a love for our city’s story.
Commercial Leasing:
Kevin Nettle
902.830.4200
Residential Leasing:
Catherine Harkins
902.407.1730
Media Contact:
Joanne Lawen
", "url": "https://lawengroup.ca/update-on-the-press-block-occupancy-permit-milestone.html", "date_published": "2025-04-22 14:14:24" }, { "id": "272", "title": "Dogs Now Welcome at The Press Block", "image": "", "content_text": "", "content_html": "
At the Press Block, we are always striving to make our community feel like home. Pets are an important part of many households. Due to strong demand, we are pleased to announce that dogs are now welcome throughout the building, embraced as a part of daily life, not just tolerated.
We are proud to promote pet-positive living with sophisticated amenities that will make life better for every member of the family - including the furry ones. From The Paw Spa at Press Block to convenient dog friendly-spaces like Grand Parade, we are excited to make the Press Block the place for your pets.
We’re confident this update will make the Press Block an even more welcoming place to live, while maintaining the comfort and safety of all residents.
Residential Leasing:
Janna Ewing
902.407.1730
Commercial Leasing:
Kevin Nettle
902.830.4200
Media Contact:
Joanne Lawen
", "url": "https://lawengroup.ca/dogs-now-welcome-at-the-press-block.html", "date_published": "2025-10-20 09:50:44" }, { "id": "275", "title": "A New Way to Live and Work: Paramount Introduces Flex Space Apartments", "image": "", "content_text": "", "content_html": "
Paramount Management is introducing a new Live | Work opportunity designed to support the evolving way people live, create, and do business: Find your Flex Space. The program offers select apartments that may be approved for professional use - giving residents the opportunity to operate their business from home without the cost, commute, or constraints of traditional commercial space.
Flex Space apartments are ideal for entrepreneurs, creatives, consultants, wellness professionals, and small teams whose work has outgrown the kitchen table but doesn’t require a separate storefront or office lease. The program allows residents to streamline their routine, extend the value of their building amenities, and create a space that works as hard as they do.
Availability varies by building, and Paramount’s leasing team works closely with interested residents to identify spaces that align with their needs. To learn more about Flex Space opportunities, contact the leasing team directly.
Contact:
Janna Ewing, Leasing Agent
902.404.8058
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