Saeed Research Studio’s first project in Lahore is THP -The Happieee Place. It is an artist-run space which understands the need and the urgency of bringing people together to create and build a community around learning new ways of seeing and making. THP is an apolitical – social learning space for adults and kids.
It aims to put art and design in conversation with medicine, history, engineering, robotics, IT, law, social sciences, anthropology, culinary arts and more to develop a cross-cutting and honest sensibility towards our methods of thinking, creating and exhibiting.
THP is designed to inspire a childlike playfulness and curiosity which is the source of the most creative and innovative ideas. To facilitate The Happieee Place’s vision, we have four spaces,
- ArtLab
- Bindery
- Palate
- BookYard
We want artists, technologists, lawyers, doctors, and people from diverse professions to work together to have a dialogue about reality, data visualization and analysis, computer vision, interactive performance, computer neural networks, multichannel video/sound, and so much more.
This interdisciplinary dialogue leading to thought provocation and/or creation of new works of art, products, designs, books, and other solutions guide all of THP’s internal workshops, events and residency programs.
Note: The Happieee Place is a smoke-free premise (indoors and outdoors).
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Established in 2017, The Happieee Place began its journey with a burst of creativity and enthusiasm. Our early days, however, faced a significant challenge as we had to vacate our premises within just four months, on March 10, 2018. Undeterred, we relaunched on the same date in 2019, marking a year since our closure. This comeback symbolized resilience and hope, as we began regaining momentum.
However, our progress was interrupted by the global COVID-19 pandemic, forcing us to close once again. Despite these setbacks, we reopened in 2022 with greater determination. Our community, the heart of The Happieee Place, grew stronger with each passing month, showcasing the unyielding spirit of artists and art lovers alike.
In 2023, we faced yet another challenge. We had to leave the premises that we had purpose-built, a space crafted with double the love and dedication from our first endeavor. As the year draws to a close, we find ourselves pausing to reevaluate our financial strategies and to reflect on our journey. As an artist-run space, this moment of contemplation is crucial for us.
We are currently on hold, but with optimism and the support of our community, we look forward to returning in 2026, ready to embrace the future with full swing. Stay tuned for the next chapter of The Happieee Place, where art, passion, and community continue to thrive.