QC Terme Spas and Resorts has opened its latest spa - QC NY - in the unique setting of Governors Island, its first project outside Europe which was seven years in the making and involved architectural and landscape work, as well as sympathetic conservation of the original historical buildings. The New York spa – with its high-end Italian fittings and details – marks the brand’s first foray into the US market. Founded by Andrea and Saverio Quadrio Curzio in 1998 and today the biggest Italian name in the industry, the QC Terme brand has ten prestigious facilities including wellness centres, spas and resorts throughout Italy and France. Built in one of the former Victorian military barracks on the island and designed by Robert D. Henry Architects of New York, the spa occupies three buildings on the northern-most tip of the island, set in 4000 square metres of grounds. The atmosphere is that of an urban sanctuary, offering a truly relaxing and regenerating experience in a one-of-a-kind setting. Each of the buildings houses different spa rituals, including pools with panoramic views, hydro jets, hammams, saunas, relaxation areas and gardens with jaw-dropping views of Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge.
An ever-more important partner in prestigious site specific international projects, Effe was extensively involved in the QC NY project, in collaboration with the Perfect Wellness Group, Effe’s official North America distributor. The presence of its local partner helped ensure the smooth running of the project from logistics to installation, including its after-sales support, a key aspect of Effe’s corporate philosophy and one of its assets worldwide.
Effe was commissioned to build two hammams and five saunas for the spa. Every space, each with a different identity, spa experience and design, was custom designed to meet the project brief, effortlessly merging the interior with the exterior location.
Effe hammams are cubicles with humid heat which use sophisticated technologies to create 90-100% humidity and temperatures of around 40-50°C both safely and efficiently.
Effe also installed the EPS (expanded polystyrene) structure and the steam generators in both the hammams in the QC Terme New York project.
The QC NY project is further endorsement of Effe’s leadership position in the US market. Its involvement in the NYC spa has led to a number of high-profile projects, including the partnership with the prestigious Ritz Carlton Hotel & Residences, Broadway, where Effe will install two collective and 48 ensuite spas in the hotel, all powered by Easysteam steam generators.
