During lockdown, Riccardo Turri, CEO of Starpool, was inspired to create a whole new category of product, based on recycled containers. The result is the new i.con spa brand, which fuses luxury, wellness, recycling and design
The new i.con range enables operators to create COVID-secure personal spaces for outdoor wellness
With the launch of its new i.con spa range, Starpool is transforming cargo containers into luxurious spaces, perfectly equipped for wellness.
The new line taps into the demand for COVID-secure outdoor options for small groups.
Easy to transport and install, i.con containers can be located outside in settings from hotels and spas to residential locations.
“Their nomad spirit remains intact,” says Turri, “but instead of shipping goods worldwide, they let people in – the door opens, you get on board and sail to a new private space, made of heat, water and rest – the three founding principles of every wellness experience.”
i.con spa Starpool has created three key options within the i.con range – i.con sauna, i.con steam and i.con relax.
All configurations can house modular products from the Starpool collections, such as steam baths, Finnish saunas and relaxation areas. The range is available in a number of sizes: 150mm x 150mm, 195mm x 150mm and 195mm x 195mm.
• i.con sauna The i.con sauna model can be equipped with all the sauna models in Starpool’s product collections. It’s possible to choose the design, materials, colours and essences.
The external wall becomes a shower to regenerate the body after exposure to the intense heat of the sauna, while an entrance area creates space to hang towels and bathrobes.
• i.con steam This model can house every steam bath in the Starpool collection and it’s possible to choose coatings and colours to create a unique design.
The shower wall and the steam area are divided by the entrance area.
• i.con relax The i.con relax is a ‘room with a view’, with large glass walls creating an immersion in nature so people become at one with the landscape.
Inside the cabin, natural essences and sounds create a room of absolute comfort, completed with chaises longues, dedicated to relaxation.
It’s possible to transform the i.con relax into an area dedicated to dry floatation with the Starpool Zerobody bed, to offer the most effective regenerating experience in the wellness sector.
In addition, thanks to the Starpool Relaxation Coach – an interactive system designed by Starpool – it’s possible to theme the i.con relax, turning relaxation into an actual experience of physical and mental regeneration.
Added expertise As well as offering a built-in sound system to relay relaxing music into the i.con containers, Starpool also works with experts to develop effective wellness protocols to strengthen the offering. Mindfulness programmes have been developed with neuroscientist Nicola De Pisapia and breathing techniques with Andrea Zuccari, the international free diving champion, for example.
Four custom concepts Four customisable design concepts are also being developed, offering external cladding, materials and finishes chosen to ensure i.con harmonises with the landscape and its surroundings.
The first is Mountain – inspired by the woods and characterised by their scent; the second is Urban – inspired by skyscrapers and technology; the third is Country – with textures and colours that pay homage to the earth; and the fourth is Beach, with soft sand-like colours.
“This project is the result of an intuition experienced during the lockdown” says Turri. “I’ve always been fascinated by industrial architecture and how goods travel around the world. We’ve combined these concepts to create something of our own: cutting-edge spaces for our products.
“i.con spa is connected to the idea of recycling and to the possibility of creating a context for wellness products anywhere – like a portable spa,” he says. “This new line also meets the need to live the wellness experience outdoors anywhere and in the utmost privacy.”
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Editor's letter: Nurturing mental health
It’s time for spas re-evaluate their mental wellness approach to help governments and society to tackle the escalating mental health crisis says Katie Barnes
Spa people: Dr Narinthorn Surasinthon
RAKxa Jai, a cutting-edge medi-wellness spa, has opened in partnership with Bumrungrad International Hospital and Minor Hotels in Bangkok. Spa Business talks to its COO
Spa people: Isabelle Duchesneau
The executive director of Québec's Le Monastère Augustines explains why its priority of serving caretakers is more relevant today than ever
Spa people: Michael Banissy
The world's largest study on touch uncovers the role it plays in our health and wellbeing. Spa Business talks to the lead researcher
Interview: Krip Rojanastien
Chiva-Som’s CEO talks to Spa Business magazine about guiding the destination spa through COVID-19 and its first contract management project in Qatar
Ask an expert: Corridors of power
What will it take to make politicians realise the value of spas? Spa Business magazine asks those in government and others who’ve made inroads
Promotion: Artofcryo: Cold Calling
Artofcryo.com aims to offer the best whole-body cryotherapy chambers as well as a complete, reliable and effective solution for operators and results for guests
Promotion: ISPA: Lead, inform, inspire
Lead, Inform, Inspire. It’s been quite a year for ISPA, with its firm commitment to supporting members through the pandemic, as president, Lynne McNees explains
Interview: Mark Hennebry
Ensana’s chair tells Spa Business magazine about its landmark development, Buxton Crescent, one of the only genuine spa hotels in the UK
Promotion: Lemi: Creating the dream team
This year leading Italian supplier Lemi launched three new spa solutions, and ventured into the creation of signature treatments for the first time. General manager Matteo Brusaferri explains why he sees this as the way forward to help spas maximise their investment
Interview: Luisa Anderson
A Longevity Garden and inner healing room are just two of the extra special features at the new Healing Village Spa at Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay, Bali, says its regional spa director
Promotion: Biologique Recherche
Skincare specialist, Biologique Recherche, is using its knowledge of chronobiology to create new approaches to skincare which yield powerful results
Event review: Global Wellness Summit 2020
This year’s Global Wellness Summit saw two US surgeon generals, leading spa stakeholders and wellness professionals look towards the role they have to play following the global pandemic. Spa Business magazine gives its highlights
Research: Matter of minds
A new study is the first to define and put a value on the global mental wellness industry – estimating it to be worth US$121bn. But what does this mean for spas?
Sponsored briefing: Starpool: Cargo-tecture
During lockdown, Riccardo Turri, CEO of Starpool, was inspired to create a whole new category of product, based on recycled containers. The result is the new i.con spa brand, which fuses luxury, wellness, recycling and design
Software: All booked up
Spa software suppliers take a look at 'big data' to reveal the booking trends they’ve seen since spas have reopened
Promotion: Voya: supporting spa partners
Jessica Anhold, Voya’s head of global sales and marketing, talks community in a time of crisis and how the company is supporting its spa partners
During lockdown, Riccardo Turri, CEO of Starpool, was inspired to create a whole new category of product, based on recycled containers. The result is the new i.con spa brand, which fuses luxury, wellness, recycling and design
The new i.con range enables operators to create COVID-secure personal spaces for outdoor wellness
With the launch of its new i.con spa range, Starpool is transforming cargo containers into luxurious spaces, perfectly equipped for wellness.
The new line taps into the demand for COVID-secure outdoor options for small groups.
Easy to transport and install, i.con containers can be located outside in settings from hotels and spas to residential locations.
“Their nomad spirit remains intact,” says Turri, “but instead of shipping goods worldwide, they let people in – the door opens, you get on board and sail to a new private space, made of heat, water and rest – the three founding principles of every wellness experience.”
i.con spa Starpool has created three key options within the i.con range – i.con sauna, i.con steam and i.con relax.
All configurations can house modular products from the Starpool collections, such as steam baths, Finnish saunas and relaxation areas. The range is available in a number of sizes: 150mm x 150mm, 195mm x 150mm and 195mm x 195mm.
• i.con sauna The i.con sauna model can be equipped with all the sauna models in Starpool’s product collections. It’s possible to choose the design, materials, colours and essences.
The external wall becomes a shower to regenerate the body after exposure to the intense heat of the sauna, while an entrance area creates space to hang towels and bathrobes.
• i.con steam This model can house every steam bath in the Starpool collection and it’s possible to choose coatings and colours to create a unique design.
The shower wall and the steam area are divided by the entrance area.
• i.con relax The i.con relax is a ‘room with a view’, with large glass walls creating an immersion in nature so people become at one with the landscape.
Inside the cabin, natural essences and sounds create a room of absolute comfort, completed with chaises longues, dedicated to relaxation.
It’s possible to transform the i.con relax into an area dedicated to dry floatation with the Starpool Zerobody bed, to offer the most effective regenerating experience in the wellness sector.
In addition, thanks to the Starpool Relaxation Coach – an interactive system designed by Starpool – it’s possible to theme the i.con relax, turning relaxation into an actual experience of physical and mental regeneration.
Added expertise As well as offering a built-in sound system to relay relaxing music into the i.con containers, Starpool also works with experts to develop effective wellness protocols to strengthen the offering. Mindfulness programmes have been developed with neuroscientist Nicola De Pisapia and breathing techniques with Andrea Zuccari, the international free diving champion, for example.
Four custom concepts Four customisable design concepts are also being developed, offering external cladding, materials and finishes chosen to ensure i.con harmonises with the landscape and its surroundings.
The first is Mountain – inspired by the woods and characterised by their scent; the second is Urban – inspired by skyscrapers and technology; the third is Country – with textures and colours that pay homage to the earth; and the fourth is Beach, with soft sand-like colours.
“This project is the result of an intuition experienced during the lockdown” says Turri. “I’ve always been fascinated by industrial architecture and how goods travel around the world. We’ve combined these concepts to create something of our own: cutting-edge spaces for our products.
“i.con spa is connected to the idea of recycling and to the possibility of creating a context for wellness products anywhere – like a portable spa,” he says. “This new line also meets the need to live the wellness experience outdoors anywhere and in the utmost privacy.”
Read more from this issue of Spa Business magazine
View contents of Spa Business 2020 issue 4
Editor's letter: Nurturing mental health
It’s time for spas re-evaluate their mental wellness approach to help governments and society to tackle the escalating mental health crisis says Katie Barnes
Spa people: Dr Narinthorn Surasinthon
RAKxa Jai, a cutting-edge medi-wellness spa, has opened in partnership with Bumrungrad International Hospital and Minor Hotels in Bangkok. Spa Business talks to its COO
Spa people: Isabelle Duchesneau
The executive director of Québec's Le Monastère Augustines explains why its priority of serving caretakers is more relevant today than ever
Spa people: Michael Banissy
The world's largest study on touch uncovers the role it plays in our health and wellbeing. Spa Business talks to the lead researcher
Interview: Krip Rojanastien
Chiva-Som’s CEO talks to Spa Business magazine about guiding the destination spa through COVID-19 and its first contract management project in Qatar
Ask an expert: Corridors of power
What will it take to make politicians realise the value of spas? Spa Business magazine asks those in government and others who’ve made inroads
Promotion: Artofcryo: Cold Calling
Artofcryo.com aims to offer the best whole-body cryotherapy chambers as well as a complete, reliable and effective solution for operators and results for guests
Promotion: ISPA: Lead, inform, inspire
Lead, Inform, Inspire. It’s been quite a year for ISPA, with its firm commitment to supporting members through the pandemic, as president, Lynne McNees explains
Interview: Mark Hennebry
Ensana’s chair tells Spa Business magazine about its landmark development, Buxton Crescent, one of the only genuine spa hotels in the UK
Promotion: Lemi: Creating the dream team
This year leading Italian supplier Lemi launched three new spa solutions, and ventured into the creation of signature treatments for the first time. General manager Matteo Brusaferri explains why he sees this as the way forward to help spas maximise their investment
Interview: Luisa Anderson
A Longevity Garden and inner healing room are just two of the extra special features at the new Healing Village Spa at Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay, Bali, says its regional spa director
Promotion: Biologique Recherche
Skincare specialist, Biologique Recherche, is using its knowledge of chronobiology to create new approaches to skincare which yield powerful results
Event review: Global Wellness Summit 2020
This year’s Global Wellness Summit saw two US surgeon generals, leading spa stakeholders and wellness professionals look towards the role they have to play following the global pandemic. Spa Business magazine gives its highlights
Research: Matter of minds
A new study is the first to define and put a value on the global mental wellness industry – estimating it to be worth US$121bn. But what does this mean for spas?
Sponsored briefing: Starpool: Cargo-tecture
During lockdown, Riccardo Turri, CEO of Starpool, was inspired to create a whole new category of product, based on recycled containers. The result is the new i.con spa brand, which fuses luxury, wellness, recycling and design
Software: All booked up
Spa software suppliers take a look at 'big data' to reveal the booking trends they’ve seen since spas have reopened
Promotion: Voya: supporting spa partners
Jessica Anhold, Voya’s head of global sales and marketing, talks community in a time of crisis and how the company is supporting its spa partners
The UK spa review and discovery platform for consumers, the Good Spa Guide, has announced
it will host the Good Spa Guide Awards 2026 during an event on 16 November at Sopwell House
Hotel in St Albans, UK.
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives, with this
percentage increasing year on year, according to a preview presentation of McKinsey’s Future of
Wellness 2026 research report.
Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development of
a luxury resort by Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner.
Global Wellness Day (GWD) marked its 15th anniversary on Saturday 13 June 2026, with the
theme: #JoyMagenta – a celebration of the healing qualities of simple gestures and activities
that spark joy.
Global luxury hospitality brand, Six Senses, has partnered with longevity healthcare provider,
HUM2N, to launch a clinic at Six Senses London, at The Whiteley.
As part of its first hotel partnership, Mayrlife – the medical health resort company known for its
site in Altaussee, Austria – has launched a day clinic at the Rosewood Vienna.
Premium London health club, KX Chelsea, will imminently unveil its most significant
redevelopment since its launch in 2002 to create an integrated wellness model combining
training, recovery and relaxation.
Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth, on the northeast coast of Saint Barthélemy in the French
West Indies, is offering a programme of ocean-inspired yoga classes between 8-14 June to
celebrate Global Wellness Day (GWD).
Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat package
that includes a hot yoga session that will take place in Jersey Zoo’s butterfly sanctuary.
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, in Malaysia, has revealed a schedule for Global Wellness Day
(GWD) that includes guided rainforest walks, mindful movement and guided coastal meditation
experiences.
