Panasonic Himalayan Series

Magnificent Himalayan mountain landscapes are symbolic of nature’s grace and power. Panasonic’s Himalayan Series boasts a design that features original, natural materials exuding the same captivating presence. The stone-coated housing is a very unconventional choice in the world of washing machines and tumble dryers. Sintered stone has been applied to metal panels using 3D printing to create a unique natural appearance that is very different from the usual smooth surfaces of household appliances. The shiny lustre of the doors provides an attractive contrast to the textured body. They fit seamlessly into the housing and incorporate a spring mechanism that only needs to be pressed lightly for convenient opening and closing. Contrasting with the circular doors, the corners and edges of the appliances are unusually angular – another design element playing with the mountain range analogy. This product series is also very sophisticated on the inside. Numerous advanced technologies, such as nanoe X and an aroma diffuser, were used in the Himalayan series to protect garment fibres and improve washing performance. The drying process incorporates the golden ratio clockwise-anticlockwise rotation technology for stretch drying clothes. The products are also quiet and energy-saving. Both the washing machine and tumble dryer can be operated via a single display and integrated into the smart home network for real-time monitoring of all appliances, even when out of the home. It isn’t easy to stand out in the household appliance segment, which is why the jury was so full of praise for the innovative materials used in the Himalayan Series to create a special, high-quality surface texture. Fine details such as the angular corners and edges, or the integrated doors, give the series an air of elegant modernity, while the sintered stone fronts with their fascinating colour play are pleasing to the eye and predestine these appliances for upmarket interior design.