:root{
    /* ===== boho-modern palette (terracotta · ochre · sage · clay · charcoal) ===== */
    --black:#2a2420;--black-2:#382f27;
    --gold:#b6854f;--gold-light:#d8b483;--gold-deep:#956438;
    --cream:#f4efe8;--cream-2:#efe2d2;
    --ink-soft:#79695a;
    --sage:#bdc1a4;--sage-d:#959a72;
    --rose:#dec8b8;--rose-d:#c19f88;
    --terra:#cb9d70;--terra-d:#a56b41;
    --line:#e0d3bf;
    /* Two typefaces: Playfair Display carries the headlines (high-contrast
       display serif), Inter handles UI, body copy and all the small caps. */
    --serif:"Playfair Display",Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;
    --sans:"Inter",-apple-system,"Segoe UI",sans-serif;
  }
  *{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;overflow-x:hidden}
  body{background:var(--cream);color:var(--black);font-family:var(--sans);font-size:17px;font-weight:400;line-height:1.72;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;overflow-x:hidden}
  ::selection{background:var(--gold);color:var(--black)}
  img{max-width:100%;display:block}
  a{color:inherit}
  body::before{content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:9999;opacity:.03;background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='120'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='3'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
  .wrap{max-width:1240px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 32px}

  /* placeholder photo helper */
  .ph{position:relative;background-size:cover;background-position:center}
  .ph .swap{position:absolute;top:14px;right:16px;z-index:3;font-size:9px;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6)}

  /* scroll progress */
  #progress{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:3px;width:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold-deep),var(--gold-light));z-index:1000}

  /* top utility bar */
  .topbar{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:121;background:#221c16;color:rgba(244,239,232,.82);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(202,180,143,.16);transition:transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
  .topbar.hide{transform:translateY(-100%)}
  .tb-inner{max-width:1500px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 40px;height:40px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px}
  .tb-left{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:24px;min-width:0}
  .tb-item{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.2px;color:rgba(244,239,232,.82);text-decoration:none;white-space:nowrap;transition:color .3s}
  .tb-item svg{width:14px;height:14px;color:var(--gold-light);flex-shrink:0}
  .tb-item:hover{color:#fff}
  .tb-right{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
  .tb-follow{font-size:10.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:1.6px;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(244,239,232,.5)}
  .topbar-social{display:flex;gap:13px}
  .topbar-social a{display:inline-flex;color:rgba(244,239,232,.78);transition:color .3s,transform .3s}
  .topbar-social a svg{width:15px;height:15px;display:block}
  .topbar-social a:hover{color:var(--gold-light);transform:translateY(-2px)}

  /* nav (sits below the top bar; docks to top on scroll) */
  nav{position:fixed;top:40px;left:0;right:0;z-index:120;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:16px 40px;transition:background .4s,padding .4s,top .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
  nav.scrolled{top:0;background:rgba(248,242,231,.94);backdrop-filter:blur(12px);padding:10px 40px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;text-decoration:none}
  .brand img{height:46px;width:auto;display:block;object-fit:contain}
  .brand-name{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:20px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;line-height:1}
  .brand-name small{display:block;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:8.5px;letter-spacing:4px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:3px}
  .nav-links{display:flex;gap:30px;align-items:center}
  .nav-links a{text-decoration:none;font-size:14.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:1.2px;position:relative;padding:4px 0;text-transform:uppercase;cursor:pointer;transition:color .35s,transform .25s}
  .nav-links a:not(.nav-cta)::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;height:1px;width:0;background:var(--gold-light);transition:width .35s}
  .nav-links a:not(.nav-cta):hover::after{width:100%}
  .nav-links a.nav-cta{background:var(--gold);border:1px solid var(--gold);border-radius:2px;padding:12px 30px;line-height:1;font-weight:500;box-shadow:0 6px 18px -8px rgba(168,129,47,.7);transition:color .35s,border-color .35s,background .35s,transform .25s,box-shadow .25s}

  /* default state: over dark hero -> light text */
  .brand-name{color:#fff;text-shadow:0 1px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.45)}
  .brand-name small{color:var(--gold-light);text-shadow:none}
  .nav-links a{color:#f4ece0;text-shadow:0 1px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
  .nav-cta{color:var(--black) !important;text-shadow:none !important}
  .nav-cta:hover{background:var(--gold-light);border-color:var(--gold-light);color:var(--black) !important;transform:translateY(-1px);box-shadow:0 10px 26px -8px rgba(168,129,47,.95)}
  .burger span{width:26px;height:2px;background:#fff;transition:.3s}

  /* scrolled state: cream bar -> dark text */
  nav.scrolled .brand-name{color:var(--black);text-shadow:none}
  nav.scrolled .brand-name small{color:var(--gold-deep)}
  nav.scrolled .nav-links a{color:var(--black);text-shadow:none}
  nav.scrolled .nav-cta{background:var(--gold);color:var(--black) !important;border-color:var(--gold)}
  nav.scrolled .nav-cta:hover{background:var(--gold-deep);border-color:var(--gold-deep);color:#fff !important}
  nav.scrolled .burger span{background:var(--black)}
  nav.scrolled .nav-links a:not(.nav-cta)::after{background:var(--gold)}

  .burger{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;z-index:200}
  .burger.x span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg)}
  .burger.x span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
  .burger.x span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg)}

  /* hero with photo */
  header{position:relative;min-height:100vh;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-align:center;color:#fff;overflow:hidden}
  .hero-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--rose-d),var(--terra-d) 55%,var(--sage-d))}
  .hero-slide{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;background-size:cover;background-position:center;opacity:0;will-change:opacity,transform;animation:heroFade 26s linear infinite, heroZoom 26s ease-in-out infinite}
  @keyframes heroFade{0%{opacity:0}3%{opacity:1}22%{opacity:1}25%{opacity:0}100%{opacity:0}}
  @keyframes heroZoom{0%{transform:scale(1.05)}25%{transform:scale(1.17)}100%{transform:scale(1.17)}}
  .hero-bg::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:2;background:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(18,14,10,.62) 0%,rgba(18,14,10,.5) 45%,rgba(14,10,7,.66) 100%)}
  .hero-bg .hero-vignette{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:2;background:radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 85% at 50% 42%,rgba(14,10,7,0) 0%,rgba(14,10,7,.05) 70%,rgba(12,8,6,.20) 100%),linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(12,8,6,.04) 0%,rgba(12,8,6,0) 30%,rgba(12,8,6,0) 68%,rgba(12,8,6,.15) 100%)}
  .hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:3;padding:90px 24px 0;max-width:920px}
  .hero-inner h1,.hero-inner p,.hero-inner .eyebrow{text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.28)}
  /* staggered hero entrance */
  .hero-inner>*{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);animation:heroUp .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) forwards}
  .hero-inner .eyebrow{animation-delay:.15s}
  .hero-inner h1{animation-delay:.3s}
  .hero-inner p{animation-delay:.5s}
  .hero-inner .hero-cues{animation-delay:.68s}
  @keyframes heroUp{to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
  .hero-inner .eyebrow{justify-content:center;color:#fff}
  .eyebrow{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:5px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:26px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
  .eyebrow::before,.hero-inner .eyebrow::after{content:"";width:46px;height:1px;background:currentColor;opacity:.7}
  .hero-inner h1{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(40px,5.6vw,78px);line-height:1.14;letter-spacing:-1px;margin-bottom:28px;color:#fff}
  .hero-inner h1 em{font-style:normal;color:var(--gold-light)}
  .hero-inner p{font-size:19px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.6px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);margin-bottom:40px}
  .hero-inner p span{color:#fff}
  .btn{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:13.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;cursor:pointer;text-decoration:none;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;transition:all .3s;border:none}
  .btn-primary{background:var(--gold);color:var(--black);padding:17px 34px;border-radius:2px}
  .btn-primary:hover{background:var(--gold-light);transform:translateY(-2px)}
  .btn-dark{background:var(--black);color:var(--cream);padding:17px 34px;border-radius:2px}
  .btn-dark:hover{background:var(--gold-deep)}
  .btn-ghost-light{color:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6);padding:16px 30px;border-radius:2px}
  .btn-ghost-light:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--black)}
  .hero-cues{display:flex;gap:16px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .scrolldown{display:none;position:absolute;bottom:28px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:2;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase}
  .scrolldown::after{content:"";display:block;width:1px;height:34px;margin:10px auto 0;background:rgba(255,255,255,.6);animation:pulse 1.8s infinite}
  @keyframes pulse{0%,100%{opacity:.3;transform:scaleY(.6)}50%{opacity:1;transform:scaleY(1)}}

  /* brand divider */
  /* brand divider — static, minimal, editorial. A quiet chapter break between
     the hero and the philosophy, both dark, so it reads as one passage. */
  .brandstrip{background:#0d0e11;border-top:1px solid rgba(202,180,143,.1);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(202,180,143,.1);padding:30px 0}
  .bs-inner{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:15px;text-align:center}
  .bs-mark{color:var(--gold);font-size:12px;opacity:.85;letter-spacing:0}
  .bs-words{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0}
  .bs-words span{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:3.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(248,242,231,.6);padding:0 22px;transition:color .35s ease}
  .bs-words span:hover{color:var(--gold-light)}
  .bs-words i{width:4px;height:4px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);opacity:.5;flex:none}
  @media(max-width:600px){
    .bs-words span{padding:6px 14px;letter-spacing:2.5px}
    .bs-words i{display:none}
  }
  @keyframes scroll{from{transform:translateX(0)}to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

  section{padding:120px 0}
  .sec-head{margin-bottom:60px;max-width:660px}
  .sec-head.center{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-align:center}
  .sec-tag{font-size:13px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:4px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-deep);margin-bottom:16px}
  .sec-head h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(40px,5.4vw,70px);line-height:1.05;letter-spacing:-.5px}
  .sec-head h2 em{font-style:normal;color:var(--gold-deep)}
  .sec-head .sub{margin-top:16px;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:18px;font-weight:400;line-height:1.7}

  /* about — backdrop + glass panel + portrait */
  #about{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f1e3d2 0%,#f5f0e8 50%,#ecdcc6 100%)}
  .about-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;background-size:cover;background-position:center;opacity:.14;mix-blend-mode:multiply}
  #about::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-120px;right:-100px;z-index:0;width:420px;height:420px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(199,147,134,.55),transparent 70%);filter:blur(20px)}
  #about::after{content:"";position:absolute;bottom:-140px;left:-90px;z-index:0;width:460px;height:460px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(138,149,115,.5),transparent 70%);filter:blur(24px)}
  #about .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
  .about-panel{position:relative;background:rgba(250,245,236,.72);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.7);border-radius:28px;padding:54px 56px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.5fr .9fr;gap:48px;align-items:center;box-shadow:0 40px 90px -50px rgba(80,55,30,.55),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.6)}
  .about-panel::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:34px;bottom:34px;width:4px;border-radius:4px;background:linear-gradient(to bottom,#b8a894,#ab8f68,#9d9784)}
  .about-h{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(48px,6.4vw,78px);letter-spacing:-1px;line-height:1;margin:6px 0 22px}
  .about-copy p{font-size:17px;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:16px;line-height:1.75}
  .about-cta{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:24px}
  .btn-ghost-dark{border:1px solid var(--gold);color:var(--gold-deep);padding:15px 26px;border-radius:2px}
  .btn-ghost-dark:hover{background:var(--gold);color:var(--black)}
  .about-portrait{position:relative;width:100%;aspect-ratio:1;border-radius:50%;background-size:cover;background-position:center;border:6px solid var(--cream);box-shadow:0 24px 55px -22px rgba(80,55,30,.65)}
  .about-portrait::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-12px;border-radius:50%;z-index:-1;background:conic-gradient(from 140deg,#a8826a,#ab8f68,#97987f,#b3998a,#a8826a)}

  /* tools & software */
  #tools{background:#e6e8d6}
  .tools-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px}
  .tool{background:var(--cream);border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:4px solid var(--gold);border-radius:14px;padding:24px 26px;transition:transform .35s,border-color .35s}
  .tool:hover{transform:translateY(-5px)}
  .tool:nth-child(1){border-left-color:#a8826a}
  .tool:nth-child(2){border-left-color:#97987f}
  .tool:nth-child(3){border-left-color:#ab8f68}
  .tool:nth-child(4){border-left-color:#b3998a}
  .tool:nth-child(5){border-left-color:#8a7150}
  .tool:nth-child(6){border-left-color:#8f8a7a}
  .tool b{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:25px;font-weight:700;display:block;color:var(--black)}
  .tool small{color:var(--gold-deep);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase}

  /* services */
  #services{background:#0a0a0b;color:var(--cream)}
  #services .sec-tag{color:var(--gold-light)}
  #services .sec-head h2 em{color:var(--gold-light)}
  #services .sub{color:rgba(248,242,231,.6)}
  /* ---- services: full-bleed overlay cards, editorial + minimal ---- */
  .serv-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;max-width:960px;margin:0 auto}
  .serv-card{position:relative;height:360px;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;cursor:pointer;isolation:isolate;background:#111;
    transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1),box-shadow .6s ease}
  .serv-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:0 44px 80px -34px rgba(0,0,0,.85)}
  .serv-card .img{position:absolute;inset:0;background-size:cover;background-position:center;z-index:0;
    transition:transform 1.15s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1),filter .6s ease}
  .serv-card:hover .img{transform:scale(1.08);filter:saturate(1.05)}
  /* legibility gradient — deepens on hover */
  .serv-card::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
    background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(14,9,5,.94) 4%,rgba(14,9,5,.62) 40%,rgba(14,9,5,.12) 72%,transparent 100%);
    transition:opacity .5s ease}
  /* index number */
  .serv-no{position:absolute;top:22px;right:24px;z-index:3;font-size:13px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:2px;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);transition:color .4s ease}
  .serv-card:hover .serv-no{color:var(--gold-light)}
  /* content, anchored bottom-left */
  .serv-inner{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:2;padding:30px 28px;text-align:left}
  .serv-ico{display:inline-flex;color:var(--gold-light);margin-bottom:16px;transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1)}
  .serv-ico svg{width:30px;height:30px}
  .serv-card:hover .serv-ico{transform:translateY(-2px)}
  .serv-card h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.01em;font-size:24px;color:#fff;margin-bottom:9px;line-height:1.1}
  .serv-card p{font-size:14.5px;color:rgba(248,242,231,.78);line-height:1.55;margin:0;max-width:94%}
  /* the Explore link reveals on hover */
  .serv-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;margin-top:18px;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:2px;
    text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-light);opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px);
    transition:opacity .5s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) .05s,transform .5s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) .05s}
  .serv-link svg{width:16px;height:16px;transition:transform .4s ease}
  .serv-card:hover .serv-link{opacity:1;transform:none}
  .serv-card:hover .serv-link svg{transform:translateX(5px)}
  /* thin gold rule that grows in above the content on hover */
  .serv-inner::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:28px;top:-2px;width:0;height:2px;background:var(--gold);
    transition:width .55s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1)}
  .serv-card:hover .serv-inner::before{width:40px}
  .si1{background:linear-gradient(155deg,var(--rose),var(--rose-d))}
  .si2{background:linear-gradient(155deg,var(--sage),var(--sage-d))}
  .si3{background:linear-gradient(155deg,var(--terra),var(--terra-d))}
  .si4{background:linear-gradient(155deg,#e7d3b4,#c2a06f)}
  .si5{background:linear-gradient(155deg,var(--rose),var(--terra-d))}
  .si6{background:linear-gradient(155deg,var(--sage-d),var(--black-2))}

  /* why choose us / counters — one unified band instead of four loose boxes */
  #why{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f6f2ea 0%,#eee7db 100%)}
  .stat-band{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1px;
    /* the 1px grid gap IS the hairline divider — works at every breakpoint */
    background:rgba(171,143,104,.24);border:1px solid rgba(171,143,104,.26);border-radius:26px;overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:0 46px 84px -56px rgba(80,55,30,.7),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.85)}
  /* gold hairline draws across the top once the band scrolls into view */
  .stat-band::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:2px;width:100%;z-index:4;pointer-events:none;
    background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold-light),var(--gold),var(--gold-light),transparent);
    transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform 1.5s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) .2s}
  .stat-band.in::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
  .stat{--mx:50%;--my:0%;--d:0s;position:relative;isolation:isolate;overflow:hidden;text-align:center;
    padding:46px 24px 40px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fffdfa 0%,#fbf6ee 100%);
    transition:background .5s ease}
  /* spotlight follows the cursor across the cell (coords set in app.js) */
  .stat::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;opacity:0;transition:opacity .45s ease;
    background:radial-gradient(300px circle at var(--mx) var(--my),rgba(182,133,79,.18),transparent 70%)}
  .stat:hover::before{opacity:1}
  .stat-ico{width:48px;height:48px;margin:0 auto 20px;display:grid;place-items:center;border-radius:15px;
    color:var(--gold-deep);background:linear-gradient(155deg,#f4ead9,#e8d9c1);border:1px solid rgba(171,143,104,.32);
    transition:background .45s ease,color .45s ease,box-shadow .45s ease,border-color .45s ease}
  .stat-ico svg{width:22px;height:22px;transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1)}
  .stat:hover .stat-ico{color:#fff;border-color:transparent;background:linear-gradient(155deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-deep));
    box-shadow:0 16px 28px -14px rgba(149,100,56,.95)}
  .stat:hover .stat-ico svg{transform:rotate(-8deg) scale(1.12)}
  .stat-num{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(42px,4.4vw,58px);font-weight:700;line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.03em;
    font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;   /* stops the digits jittering mid count-up */
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-deep) 0%,#c9a267 100%);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;color:var(--gold-deep)}
  .stat-num .sfx{font-size:.48em;font-weight:600;vertical-align:.6em;margin-left:3px;letter-spacing:0}
  .stat-lbl{font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:1.7px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft);margin-top:15px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5}
  /* rule fills as the number lands, and stretches on hover */
  .stat-rule{display:block;width:44px;height:2px;margin:18px auto 0;border-radius:2px;background:rgba(171,143,104,.24);
    overflow:hidden;transition:width .5s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1)}
  .stat-rule i{display:block;height:100%;border-radius:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-light));
    transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1)}
  .stat.counted .stat-rule i{transform:scaleX(1)}
  .stat:hover .stat-rule{width:76px}
  /* staggered entrance, cell by cell then element by element inside each cell */
  .stat:nth-child(2){--d:.09s}
  .stat:nth-child(3){--d:.18s}
  .stat:nth-child(4){--d:.27s}
  .stat-ico,.stat-num,.stat-lbl,.stat-rule{opacity:0}
  @keyframes statIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
  .stat-band.in .stat-ico{animation:statIn .85s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) var(--d) both}
  .stat-band.in .stat-num{animation:statIn .85s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) calc(var(--d) + .07s) both}
  .stat-band.in .stat-lbl{animation:statIn .85s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) calc(var(--d) + .14s) both}
  .stat-band.in .stat-rule{animation:statIn .85s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) calc(var(--d) + .2s) both}
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
    .stat-ico,.stat-num,.stat-lbl,.stat-rule{opacity:1}
    .stat-band.in .stat-ico,.stat-band.in .stat-num,.stat-band.in .stat-lbl,.stat-band.in .stat-rule{animation:none}
    .stat-band::after{transition:none;transform:scaleX(1)}
    .stat::before{display:none}
  }
  /* breathing room between the band and whatever cards follow it */
  .stat-band + .ws-grid,.stat-band + .why-feats{margin-top:clamp(34px,4.4vw,58px)}
  @media(max-width:980px){ .stat-band{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;border-radius:22px} }
  @media(max-width:480px){
    .stat{padding:34px 14px 30px}
    .stat-ico{width:40px;height:40px;margin-bottom:14px;border-radius:12px}
    .stat-ico svg{width:19px;height:19px}
    .stat-lbl{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1.2px;margin-top:12px}
    .stat-rule{margin-top:14px}
  }

  /* inspiration categories */
  #inspiration{background:#efe1d1}
  .insp-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
  .insp{height:300px;border-radius:14px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;cursor:pointer;background-size:cover;background-position:center;transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),box-shadow .5s}
  .insp:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 26px 50px -30px rgba(80,55,30,.7)}
  .insp .cap b,.insp .cap small{transition:transform .4s}
  .insp:hover .cap b{transform:translateY(-3px)}
  .insp::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(30,27,22,.74),transparent 60%);transition:background .4s}
  .insp:hover::after{background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(30,27,22,.82),rgba(171,143,104,.28))}
  .insp .cap{position:absolute;left:24px;bottom:22px;z-index:2;color:#fff}
  .insp .cap b{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:26px;display:block}
  .insp .cap small{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.85;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}

  /* gallery */
  #gallery{background:#3a261c;color:var(--cream)}
  #gallery .sec-tag{color:var(--gold-light)}
  #gallery .sec-head h2 em{color:var(--gold-light)}
  /* ===== 3D COVERFLOW — rooms in rotating 3D space ===== */
  .room3d{position:relative;margin-top:6px}
  .room3d-viewport{position:relative;height:540px;perspective:2000px;perspective-origin:50% 44%;overflow:hidden}
  .room3d-stage{position:absolute;inset:0;transform-style:preserve-3d}
  .r3-card{position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;width:min(580px,76vw);aspect-ratio:16/11;border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;cursor:pointer;background:#2a2018;box-shadow:0 50px 90px -34px rgba(0,0,0,.95);transition:transform .85s cubic-bezier(.4,.08,.18,1),opacity .85s cubic-bezier(.4,.08,.18,1),filter .85s;will-change:transform,opacity}
  .r3-card .r3-cover{position:absolute;inset:0;background-size:cover;background-position:center}
  .r3-card::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(16,10,6,.9) 0%,rgba(16,10,6,.28) 46%,transparent 72%);transition:opacity .6s}
  .r3-card .r3-count{position:absolute;top:18px;left:18px;z-index:2;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:10px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;background:rgba(22,17,14,.42);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.24);padding:6px 13px;border-radius:30px;opacity:0;transition:opacity .5s .15s}
  .r3-card .r3-meta{position:absolute;left:32px;right:32px;bottom:28px;z-index:2;color:#fff;opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px);transition:opacity .6s .2s,transform .6s .2s}
  .r3-card .r3-meta b{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(28px,3.4vw,40px);line-height:1;display:block;text-shadow:0 3px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.6)}
  .r3-card .r3-meta .r3-see{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin-top:13px;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:1.6px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-light);font-weight:600}
  .r3-card .r3-meta .r3-see svg{transition:transform .35s}
  .r3-card.is-active .r3-count,.r3-card.is-active .r3-meta{opacity:1;transform:none}
  .r3-card.is-active{box-shadow:0 60px 110px -34px rgba(0,0,0,1),0 0 0 1px rgba(202,180,143,.25)}
  .r3-card.is-active:hover .r3-see svg{transform:translateX(6px)}
  .r3-card.is-active:hover .r3-cover{transform:scale(1.04)}
  .r3-card .r3-cover{transition:transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
  /* floor shadow */
  .room3d-viewport::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:32px;width:46%;height:34px;transform:translateX(-50%);background:radial-gradient(ellipse,rgba(0,0,0,.55),transparent 72%);filter:blur(12px);z-index:0;pointer-events:none}
  /* arrows */
  .room3d-arrow{position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);z-index:30;width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);background:rgba(22,17,14,.42);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);color:#fff;font-size:26px;line-height:1;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer;transition:background .3s,border-color .3s,transform .3s}
  .room3d-arrow:hover{background:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold);color:#fff}
  .room3d-arrow.r3-prev{left:1%}.room3d-arrow.r3-next{right:1%}
  .room3d-arrow.r3-prev:hover{transform:translateY(-50%) translateX(-3px)}
  .room3d-arrow.r3-next:hover{transform:translateY(-50%) translateX(3px)}
  /* dots */
  .room3d-dots{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:10px;margin-top:30px}
  .r3-dot{width:9px;height:9px;padding:0;border-radius:50%;border:none;background:rgba(244,239,232,.26);cursor:pointer;transition:width .35s,background .35s,border-radius .35s}
  .r3-dot.active{background:var(--gold-light);width:28px;border-radius:6px}

  /* ---- video tour coverflow: inherits .room3d / .r3-card, adds the player bits ---- */
  .tour-card .tour-play{position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);z-index:2;width:74px;height:74px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:#fff;background:rgba(22,17,14,.42);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.32);opacity:0;transition:opacity .5s .15s,background .3s,transform .3s}
  .tour-card .tour-play svg{margin-left:4px}
  .tour-card.is-active .tour-play{opacity:1}
  .tour-card.is-active:hover .tour-play{background:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold);transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.08)}
  .tour-card .r3-meta .r3-see{text-transform:none;letter-spacing:.4px;font-size:12.5px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.72)}
  /* playing state — the video covers the card, chrome gets out of the way */
  .tour-card .tour-video{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;z-index:4;background:#000;border:0}
  .tour-card.is-playing::after,
  .tour-card.is-playing .r3-count,
  .tour-card.is-playing .r3-meta,
  .tour-card.is-playing .tour-play{opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
  /* video file not added yet */
  .tour-card.tour-missing .r3-meta .r3-see::after{content:" · video coming soon";color:var(--gold-light)}

  /* ===== expanded detail view ===== */
  .gal-detail[hidden]{display:none}
  .gal-detail-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:22px;margin-bottom:30px;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .gal-back{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:13px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.4px;color:var(--cream);background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);padding:11px 22px;border-radius:30px;cursor:pointer;transition:background .25s,color .25s,border-color .25s,transform .25s}
  .gal-back:hover{border-color:var(--gold-light);color:#fff;transform:translateX(-4px)}
  .gal-detail-head h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:32px;color:var(--cream);margin:0}
  .gal-detail-head h3 span{color:var(--gold-light);font-size:18px;margin-left:10px}
  /* uniform modern card grid */
  .gal-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
  .gal{position:relative;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;cursor:pointer;aspect-ratio:4/3;background-size:cover;background-position:center;box-shadow:0 12px 32px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.6);transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),box-shadow .5s;animation:galIn .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) both}
  @keyframes galIn{from{opacity:0}to{opacity:1}}
  .gal::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(16,11,9,.86) 0%,rgba(16,11,9,.4) 32%,rgba(16,11,9,0) 58%);transition:opacity .4s}
  .gal:hover{transform:translateY(-7px);box-shadow:0 34px 60px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.7);z-index:2}
  .gal figcaption{position:absolute;left:22px;right:22px;bottom:20px;z-index:2;color:#fff;transition:transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
  .gal figcaption b{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:23px;line-height:1.18;display:block;text-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.55)}
  .gal figcaption small{font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.85;margin-top:4px;display:block}
  .gal:hover figcaption{transform:translateY(-4px)}
  .gal-tag{position:absolute;top:16px;left:16px;z-index:2;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:10px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;background:rgba(22,17,14,.4);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);padding:6px 13px;border-radius:30px}
  .gal::after{content:"⤢";position:absolute;top:14px;right:14px;z-index:2;width:40px;height:40px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:18px;color:#fff;background:rgba(22,17,14,.4);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);border-radius:50%;opacity:0;transform:scale(.8);transition:opacity .35s,transform .35s}
  .gal:hover::after{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}
  .gal.hide{display:none}

  /* ---- model vs render comparison ---- */
  .cmp-stage{max-width:1080px;margin:0 auto}
  .cmp{--pos:50;position:relative;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9;border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;background:#1a1410;
    box-shadow:0 30px 70px -30px rgba(44,31,24,.5);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);
    user-select:none;touch-action:none;cursor:ew-resize}
  .cmp-layer{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;pointer-events:none}
  .cmp-layer.cmp-before{clip-path:inset(0 calc((100 - var(--pos)) * 1%) 0 0)}
  /* blueprint grid over the model side only */
  .cmp-grid{position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:2;
    clip-path:inset(0 calc((100 - var(--pos)) * 1%) 0 0);
    background:linear-gradient(rgba(44,31,24,.10) 1px,transparent 1px) 0 0/100% 34px,
               linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(44,31,24,.10) 1px,transparent 1px) 0 0/34px 100%;
    -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(0,0,0,.6),rgba(0,0,0,.2) 60%,transparent);
    mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(0,0,0,.6),rgba(0,0,0,.2) 60%,transparent);
    mix-blend-mode:multiply;opacity:.9}
  .cmp-tag{position:absolute;top:16px;z-index:3;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:1.4px;
    text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;padding:7px 12px;border-radius:999px;
    background:rgba(20,14,10,.42);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);transition:opacity .25s ease}
  .cmp-tag-model{left:16px}
  .cmp-tag-real{right:16px;background:rgba(171,143,104,.62)}
  .cmp-divider{position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:calc(var(--pos) * 1%);width:2px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.9);
    transform:translateX(-1px);z-index:4;pointer-events:none;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(44,31,24,.12)}
  .cmp-handle{position:absolute;top:50%;left:calc(var(--pos) * 1%);width:46px;height:46px;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
    z-index:5;border-radius:50%;border:0;padding:0;cursor:grab;background:var(--gold);color:#fff;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    box-shadow:0 8px 22px -6px rgba(44,31,24,.6),0 0 0 6px rgba(251,247,243,.65);
    transition:transform .18s ease,box-shadow .18s ease}
  .cmp-handle:hover{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.08)}
  .cmp-handle:active{cursor:grabbing}
  .cmp-handle svg{width:22px;height:22px;display:block}
  .cmp-hint{position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:18px;transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:4;
    font-family:var(--sans);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.6px;color:#fff;background:rgba(20,14,10,.5);
    backdrop-filter:blur(6px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);padding:7px 14px;border-radius:999px;
    pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .4s ease}
  .cmp.touched .cmp-hint{opacity:0}
  /* dissolve mode */
  .cmp.dissolve{cursor:default}
  .cmp.dissolve .cmp-divider,.cmp.dissolve .cmp-handle,.cmp.dissolve .cmp-hint{opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
  .cmp.dissolve .cmp-before,.cmp.dissolve .cmp-grid{clip-path:none;animation:cmpDissolve 5s ease-in-out infinite}
  @keyframes cmpDissolve{0%,18%{opacity:1}46%,72%{opacity:0}100%{opacity:1}}
  /* controls */
  .cmp-controls{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:22px}
  .cmp-caption{color:#6f6154;font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;max-width:44ch;margin:0}
  .cmp-caption b{color:var(--black-2);font-weight:600}
  .cmp-modes{display:inline-flex;background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(44,31,24,.12);border-radius:999px;padding:4px}
  .cmp-modes button{appearance:none;border:0;background:transparent;cursor:pointer;font-family:var(--sans);
    font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#8b7a6c;padding:9px 18px;border-radius:999px;transition:.2s}
  .cmp-modes button.active{background:var(--black-2);color:#fbf7f3}

  /* designer */
  .des-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr;gap:70px;align-items:center}
  .des-img{height:520px;border-radius:16px}
  .des-img.ph{background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--rose),var(--terra-d))}
  .des-img .swap{color:rgba(255,255,255,.6)}
  .des-text h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:42px;line-height:1.12}
  .des-text .role{color:var(--gold-deep);letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:12px;margin:10px 0 24px}
  .des-text p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:17px;margin-bottom:18px}
  .des-social{display:flex;gap:18px;margin-top:24px}
  .des-social a{width:42px;height:42px;border:1px solid var(--gold);border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--gold-deep);font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.5px;text-decoration:none;transition:.3s}
  .des-social a:hover{background:var(--gold);color:var(--black)}

  /* video tour */
  #tour{background:var(--black);color:var(--cream);text-align:center}
  #tour .sec-tag{color:var(--gold-light)}
  #tour .sec-head h2 em{color:var(--gold-light)}
  .tour-frame{position:relative;max-width:960px;margin:0 auto;aspect-ratio:16/9;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid rgba(171,143,104,.3)}
  .tour-poster{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(155deg,var(--terra-d),var(--black-2));display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer}
  .play{width:84px;height:84px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);color:var(--black);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:30px;padding-left:6px;transition:transform .3s}
  .tour-poster:hover .play{transform:scale(1.08)}
  .tour-frame iframe{width:100%;height:100%;border:0}

  /* testimonials */
  #reviews{background:#eedcd1}
  /* testimonials slider */
  .tst-slider{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:18px}
  .tst-track{display:flex;transition:transform .7s cubic-bezier(.5,0,.2,1)}
  .tst-slide{min-width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;padding:4px}
  .tst{background:var(--cream);border:1px solid var(--line);border-top:4px solid #a8826a;border-radius:16px;padding:44px 44px 40px;text-align:center;max-width:760px;margin:0 auto}
  .tst .stars{color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:4px;margin-bottom:18px;font-size:18px}
  .tst p{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:normal;font-size:25px;line-height:1.45;margin-bottom:24px;color:var(--black)}
  .tst .who{font-size:13px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft)}
  .tst .who b{color:var(--gold-deep);font-weight:500}
  .tst-dots{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:10px;margin-top:26px}
  .tst-dot{width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--line);border:none;cursor:pointer;padding:0;transition:background .3s,transform .3s}
  .tst-dot.active{background:var(--gold-deep);transform:scale(1.25)}
  .tst-arrows{position:absolute;top:50%;left:0;right:0;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;transform:translateY(-50%);pointer-events:none;padding:0 6px}
  .tst-arrow{pointer-events:auto;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--line);background:rgba(248,242,231,.9);color:var(--gold-deep);font-size:18px;cursor:pointer;transition:background .3s,color .3s,transform .3s}
  .tst-arrow:hover{background:var(--gold);color:#fff;transform:scale(1.08)}

  /* faq */
  #faq{background:var(--cream-2)}
  .faq-list{max-width:840px;margin:0 auto}
  .faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .faq-q{width:100%;text-align:left;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;padding:26px 0;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;font-size:25px;color:var(--black);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:20px}
  .faq-q .pl{color:var(--gold-deep);font-size:26px;transition:transform .3s;flex-shrink:0}
  .faq-item.open .faq-q .pl{transform:rotate(45deg)}
  .faq-a{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .4s ease;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:16px}
  .faq-a div{padding:0 0 26px}

  /* newsletter */
  #news{background:#33271d;color:var(--cream);text-align:center}
  #news .sec-tag{color:var(--gold-light)}
  #news h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(36px,4.8vw,58px)}
  #news p{color:rgba(248,242,231,.6);margin:14px auto 32px;max-width:480px}
  .news-form{display:flex;gap:12px;max-width:480px;margin:0 auto;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center}
  .news-form input{flex:1;min-width:220px;background:transparent;border:1px solid rgba(171,143,104,.4);border-radius:2px;padding:15px 22px;color:var(--cream);font-family:var(--sans);font-size:15px}
  .news-form input::placeholder{color:rgba(248,242,231,.45)}
  .news-form input:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--gold)}
  .news-ok{color:var(--gold-light);margin-top:18px;min-height:22px;font-size:14px}

  /* contact */
  #contact{background:var(--cream)}
  .contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:60px}
  .contact-info .row{display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:flex-start;margin-bottom:26px}
  .contact-info .ico{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--cream-2);border:1px solid var(--gold);color:var(--gold-deep);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;font-size:18px}
  .contact-info .row b{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:21px}
  .contact-info .row a,.contact-info .row span{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:16px;text-decoration:none}
  .contact-info .row a:hover{color:var(--gold-deep)}
  .map{position:relative;display:block;margin-top:14px;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);height:240px;text-decoration:none;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ebe3d5,#f4efe8 55%,#e8dfd0)}
  .map .map-fallback{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-align:center;gap:6px;padding:0 20px}
  .map .map-pin{font-size:30px;color:var(--gold-deep);line-height:1;margin-bottom:4px}
  .map .map-fallback b{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:24px;color:var(--black)}
  .map .map-fallback small{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--ink-soft);max-width:260px}
  .map .map-fallback em{font-style:normal;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-deep);margin-top:6px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--gold);padding-bottom:3px}
  .map:hover .map-fallback em{color:var(--black);border-color:var(--black)}
  /* iframe stays invisible unless it genuinely loads (avoids the blank/broken box) */
  .map .map-frame{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;opacity:0;transition:opacity .5s;filter:grayscale(.25) sepia(.12)}
  .map .map-frame.ok{opacity:1}
  .form-card{background:var(--cream-2);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:38px 34px}
  .form-card h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:32px;margin-bottom:6px}
  .form-card .small{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:14px;margin-bottom:24px}
  .field{margin-bottom:16px}
  .field input,.field textarea,.field select{width:100%;background:var(--cream);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;padding:14px 16px;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:15px;color:var(--black)}
  .field textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:90px}
  .field input:focus,.field textarea:focus,.field select:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--gold)}
  .check{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:14px;color:var(--ink-soft);margin:6px 0 20px;cursor:pointer}
  .check input{width:auto}
  .form-card .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center}
  .form-msg{margin-top:18px;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;color:var(--ink-soft);min-height:24px}
  .form-msg.success{color:var(--gold-deep)}
  .form-msg.error{color:#a8604f}

  /* footer */
  footer{background:#211a13;color:rgba(244,239,232,.6);padding:80px 0 0}
  .foot-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;gap:40px;padding-bottom:54px}
  .foot-brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:20px}
  .foot-logo{width:150px;height:auto;display:block;margin-bottom:20px}
  footer p{font-size:14px;line-height:1.7}
  footer h4{font-family:var(--serif);color:var(--gold-light);font-weight:700;font-size:19px;margin-bottom:18px;letter-spacing:.5px}
  footer ul{list-style:none}
  footer li{margin-bottom:10px}
  footer li a{text-decoration:none;font-size:14px;transition:color .3s;cursor:pointer}
  footer li a:hover{color:var(--gold-light)}
  .foot-soc{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-top:18px}
  .foot-soc a{width:38px;height:38px;border:1px solid rgba(171,143,104,.4);border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--gold-light);text-decoration:none;font-size:12px;transition:.3s}
  .foot-soc a:hover{background:var(--gold);color:var(--black);border-color:var(--gold)}
  .foot-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(171,143,104,.18);text-align:center;padding:24px;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.5px}
  .foot-bottom b{color:var(--gold-light);font-weight:400}

  /* floating buttons */
  .fab{position:fixed;right:22px;z-index:130;width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-decoration:none;box-shadow:0 10px 30px -8px rgba(0,0,0,.4);transition:transform .3s,opacity .3s;cursor:pointer;border:none}
  .fab:hover{transform:translateY(-3px)}
  .wa{bottom:22px;background:#25D366;color:#fff;font-size:26px}
  .wa svg{width:31px;height:31px;fill:currentColor;display:block}
  .totop{bottom:90px;background:var(--black);color:var(--gold-light);font-size:20px;opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
  .totop.show{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto}

  /* modals */
  .modal{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:300;background:rgba(22,17,14,.7);backdrop-filter:blur(4px);display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:24px}
  .modal.open{display:flex}
  .modal-box{background:var(--cream);border-radius:18px;max-width:560px;width:100%;max-height:88vh;overflow:auto;position:relative;padding:42px 40px}
  .modal-box.dark{background:var(--black);color:var(--cream)}
  .modal-close{position:absolute;top:16px;right:18px;background:none;border:none;font-size:28px;color:var(--gold-deep);cursor:pointer;line-height:1}
  #servModal .m-tag{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-deep);margin-bottom:8px}
  #servModal h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:34px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:16px}
  #servModal p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:16px;margin-bottom:24px}
  #servModal .btn{justify-content:center;width:100%}
  /* lightbox */
  #lightbox .lb-img{width:min(900px,92vw);height:min(620px,80vh);border-radius:14px}
  #lightbox .modal-close{color:#fff;font-size:38px;top:8px;right:14px}
  /* quote modal */
  #quoteModal .modal-box{background:var(--cream)}
  #quoteModal h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:32px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:4px}
  #quoteModal .small{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:14px;margin-bottom:22px}

  /* primary button shine */
  .btn-primary{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
  .btn-primary::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:-120%;width:60%;height:100%;background:linear-gradient(120deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.55),transparent);transform:skewX(-20deg);transition:left .6s}
  .btn-primary:hover::after{left:140%}

  .reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px);transition:opacity .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),transform .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
  .reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
  /* directional reveals */
  .reveal-l{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-44px);transition:opacity .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),transform .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
  .reveal-r{opacity:0;transform:translateX(44px);transition:opacity .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),transform .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
  .reveal-zoom{opacity:0;transform:scale(.92);transition:opacity .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),transform .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
  .reveal-l.in,.reveal-r.in,.reveal-zoom.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
  /* stagger children once parent is .in */
  .stagger>*{opacity:0;transform:translateY(28px);transition:opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
  .stagger.in>*{opacity:1;transform:none}
  .stagger.in>*:nth-child(1){transition-delay:.05s}
  .stagger.in>*:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.13s}
  .stagger.in>*:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.21s}
  .stagger.in>*:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.29s}
  .stagger.in>*:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.37s}
  .stagger.in>*:nth-child(6){transition-delay:.45s}
  .stagger.in>*:nth-child(7){transition-delay:.53s}
  .stagger.in>*:nth-child(8){transition-delay:.61s}
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
    .reveal,.reveal-l,.reveal-r,.reveal-zoom,.stagger>*{transition:none !important;opacity:1 !important;transform:none !important}
  }

  /* about tags */
  .about-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:22px}
  .about-tags span{font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-deep);background:#ece4d6;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:30px;padding:6px 14px}

  /* why feature cards */
  .why-feats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:20px}
  .why-feat{position:relative;background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(171,143,104,.14);border-radius:18px;padding:32px 28px;overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:0 12px 34px -28px rgba(80,55,30,.5);transition:transform .55s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1),box-shadow .55s ease}
  /* gold accent bar grows down the left edge on hover */
  .why-feat::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:26px;bottom:26px;width:3px;background:var(--gold);border-radius:3px;
    transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:top;transition:transform .55s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1)}
  .why-feat:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 34px 60px -32px rgba(80,55,30,.55)}
  .why-feat:hover::before{transform:scaleY(1)}
  .why-feat b{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:21.5px;font-weight:700;display:block;margin-bottom:10px;color:var(--black);transition:color .35s ease}
  .why-feat:hover b{color:var(--gold-deep)}
  .why-feat p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.68}

  /* service modal features */
  .sm-feat-label{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-deep);margin-bottom:12px}
  .sm-features{list-style:none;margin:0 0 26px;padding:0}
  .sm-features li{position:relative;padding-left:24px;margin-bottom:10px;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:15px}
  .sm-features li::before{content:"✦";position:absolute;left:0;color:var(--gold)}

  /* video tour */
  #tour{background:var(--black);color:var(--cream)}
  #tour .sec-tag{color:var(--gold-light)}
  #tour .sec-head h2 em{color:var(--gold-light)}
  #tour .sub{color:rgba(248,242,231,.6)}
  .tour-frame{position:relative;max-width:960px;margin:0 auto;aspect-ratio:16/9;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid rgba(171,143,104,.3)}
  .tour-poster{position:absolute;inset:0;background-size:cover;background-position:center;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer}
  .tour-poster::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(22,17,14,.45);transition:background .3s}
  .tour-poster:hover::after{background:rgba(22,17,14,.3)}
  .play{position:relative;z-index:2;width:84px;height:84px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);color:var(--black);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:30px;padding-left:6px;transition:transform .3s}
  .tour-poster:hover .play{transform:scale(1.08)}
  .tour-hint{position:relative;z-index:2;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff}
  .tour-frame iframe{width:100%;height:100%;border:0}

  /* careers */
  #careers{background:#efe1d1}
  .career-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:22px;max-width:760px;margin:0 auto}
  .career-card{background:var(--cream);border:1px solid var(--line);border-top:4px solid var(--gold);border-radius:16px;padding:28px 26px;transition:transform .35s,box-shadow .35s}
  .career-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 22px 44px -28px rgba(80,55,30,.5)}
  .career-card b{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:24px;font-weight:700;display:block}
  .career-type{display:inline-block;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-deep);margin:6px 0 14px}
  .career-card p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:18px}
  /* a <button> so it opens the application form — reset the browser chrome */
  .career-apply{display:inline-block;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;
    font-size:13px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-deep);text-decoration:none;
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--gold);padding:0 0 3px;transition:color .3s,border-color .3s}
  .career-apply:hover{color:var(--black);border-color:var(--black)}
  .career-apply:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:4px}
  /* fallback link under the application form */
  .apply-mail{display:block;margin-top:16px;text-align:center;font-size:12.5px;color:var(--ink-soft);
    text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;transition:color .3s}
  .apply-mail:hover{color:var(--gold-deep)}
  .career-cta{text-align:center;margin-top:40px;max-width:640px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
  .career-cta p{color:var(--ink-soft);margin-bottom:20px}
  /* empty state — no current vacancies */
  .career-empty{max-width:600px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;background:var(--cream);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:20px;padding:52px 40px;box-shadow:0 26px 54px -36px rgba(80,55,30,.45)}
  .career-empty-badge{width:62px;height:62px;margin:0 auto 22px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(155deg,var(--cream-2),#e8dcc6);color:var(--gold-deep);border:1px solid var(--line)}
  .career-empty h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:25px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:14px;color:var(--black)}
  .career-empty p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:26px}

  @media(max-width:980px){
    .why-feats{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
    .career-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
    .serv-grid,.insp-grid,.tst-grid,.tools-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
    .gal-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
    .tb-follow,.tb-item.tb-loc{display:none}
    .tb-inner{padding:0 20px}
  }
  @media(max-width:640px){
    .career-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  }
  @media(max-width:760px){
    .wrap{padding:0 20px}
    .topbar{display:none}
    nav,nav.scrolled{padding:12px 20px;top:0}
    /* a transform-animation & backdrop-filter make nav a "containing block",
       which traps the fixed full-screen menu inside the bar — disable on mobile */
    nav{animation:none}
    nav.scrolled{backdrop-filter:none;-webkit-backdrop-filter:none}
    .nav-links{position:fixed;inset:0;width:100vw;height:100dvh;background:var(--cream);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:26px;transform:translateX(100%);transition:transform .4s;z-index:140;overflow-y:auto}
    .nav-links.open{transform:none}
    .nav-links.open a{color:var(--black) !important;text-shadow:none;font-size:19px;font-family:var(--serif)}
    .nav-links.open .nav-cta{background:var(--gold);color:var(--black) !important;border-color:var(--gold)}
    .nav-links a{font-size:19px;font-family:var(--serif)}
    .burger{display:flex}
    body:has(.nav-links.open) .fab{opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
    .about-panel,.des-grid,.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px}
    .about-panel{padding:34px 24px}
    .about-panel::before{display:none}
    .about-portrait{max-width:230px;margin:0 auto}
    .des-img{height:340px}
    .serv-grid,.insp-grid,.tst-grid,.tools-grid,.why-feats,.career-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .gal-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .gal{aspect-ratio:16/10}
    .room3d-viewport{height:380px}
    .r3-card{width:80vw}
    .r3-card .r3-meta{left:22px;right:22px;bottom:20px}
    .room3d-arrow{width:44px;height:44px;font-size:22px}
    .room3d-arrow.r3-prev{left:-2px}.room3d-arrow.r3-next{right:-2px}
    .cmp-controls{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}
    .cmp-handle{width:42px;height:42px}
    .cmp-tag{font-size:10px;padding:6px 10px}
    .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:30px}
    section{padding:80px 0}
    .hero-inner{padding:80px 18px 0}
    .hero-cues{flex-direction:column;width:100%;gap:12px}
    .hero-cues .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center}
    .modal-card{padding:30px 22px}
  }
  @media(max-width:480px){
    .wrap{padding:0 16px}
    .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:32px 22px;text-align:left;padding-bottom:44px}
    .foot-grid>div:first-child{grid-column:1/-1;text-align:center}
    .foot-grid>div:nth-child(4){grid-column:1/-1;text-align:center}
    .foot-soc{justify-content:center}
    footer{padding-top:58px}
    footer h4{margin-bottom:14px}
    .hero-inner h1{font-size:clamp(34px,10vw,46px);margin-bottom:18px}
    .hero-inner .eyebrow{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:2.5px}
    .eyebrow::before,.hero-inner .eyebrow::after{width:24px}
    .hero-inner p{font-size:14px}
    .sec-head h2{font-size:clamp(30px,8vw,40px)}
    .about-h{font-size:clamp(40px,12vw,56px)}
    .sec-tag{font-size:11px}
    .btn{padding:14px 22px;font-size:12px}
    .tour-poster .play{width:64px;height:64px;font-size:24px}
    .news-form{flex-direction:column}
    .news-form input,.news-form button{width:100%}
    .totop,.wa-float{right:16px}
    .tst{padding:30px 22px 28px}
    .tst p{font-size:19px}
    .tst-arrow{width:38px;height:38px}
    .map .map-fallback b{font-size:21px}
    /* founder + statement + cards on small phones */
    .ph-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:22px}
    .ph-item{padding:0 4px}
    .ph-item+.ph-item::before{display:none}
    .founder-name{font-size:clamp(40px,11vw,60px)}
    .founder-cta{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}
    .founder-cta .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center}
    .gal-detail-head h3{font-size:25px}
    .reels-head h2,.insta-head h2{font-size:26px}
    .room3d-viewport{height:340px}
    .r3-card{width:84vw}
    .r3-card .r3-meta b{font-size:24px}
    .ptl-card h3,.ws-card h3{font-size:19px}
    #news h2,.cta-band h2{font-size:clamp(28px,8vw,40px)}
  }

  /* ============================================================
     MULTI-PAGE ADDITIONS (real navigation, sub-page banners)
     ============================================================ */

  /* active nav link */
  .nav-links a.active:not(.nav-cta){color:var(--gold-light)}
  .nav-links a.active:not(.nav-cta)::after{width:100%}
  nav.scrolled .nav-links a.active:not(.nav-cta){color:var(--gold-deep)}

  /* sub-page hero banner (shorter than the home hero, keeps the light nav legible) */
  .page-hero{position:relative;min-height:62vh;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-align:center;color:#fff;overflow:hidden}
  .page-hero .page-hero-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;background-size:cover;background-position:center;transform:scale(1.04)}
  .page-hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;background:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(22,17,14,.55),rgba(22,17,14,.72))}
  .page-hero .page-hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:840px;padding:120px 24px 60px}
  .page-hero .eyebrow{justify-content:center;color:var(--gold-light);margin-bottom:20px}
  .page-hero h1{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(46px,6.6vw,88px);line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-1px;text-shadow:0 2px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.45)}
  .page-hero h1 em{font-style:normal;color:var(--gold-light)}
  .page-hero p{font-size:19px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.4px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);margin-top:20px;max-width:640px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
  .crumbs{margin-top:24px;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
  .crumbs a{color:var(--gold-light);text-decoration:none}
  .crumbs a:hover{text-decoration:underline}
  .crumbs span{margin:0 8px;opacity:.6}

  /* full-width CTA band (startup-style conversion strip, reused across pages) */
  .cta-band{position:relative;background:url('../assets/opt/cta-bg.jpg') center/cover no-repeat,linear-gradient(135deg,#3a2a1d,#221a13);color:var(--cream);text-align:center;overflow:hidden}
  .cta-band::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(26,18,12,.9) 0%,rgba(26,18,12,.8) 50%,rgba(26,18,12,.9) 100%)}
  .cta-band .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2}
  .cta-band .sec-tag{color:var(--gold-light)}
  .cta-band h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(36px,4.8vw,60px);line-height:1.08;margin-bottom:16px}
  .cta-band h2 em{font-style:normal;color:var(--gold-light)}
  .cta-band p{color:rgba(248,242,231,.7);max-width:560px;margin:0 auto 30px}
  .cta-band .hero-cues{justify-content:center}

  /* process steps (startup "how it works" strip) */
  /* system dark theme — sets it apart from the light section above */
  #process{background:#2a2018;color:var(--cream)}
  #process .sec-tag{color:var(--gold-light)}
  #process .sec-head h2{color:#fff}
  #process .sec-head h2 em{color:var(--gold-light)}
  #process .sub{color:rgba(248,242,231,.65)}
  .steps-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px;counter-reset:step}
  .step{position:relative;background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);border:1px solid rgba(202,180,143,.16);border-radius:18px;padding:36px 28px 30px;overflow:hidden;
    transition:transform .55s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1),box-shadow .55s ease,border-color .45s ease}
  .step:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:0 34px 64px -32px rgba(0,0,0,.7);border-color:rgba(202,180,143,.4)}
  /* gold bar sweeps across the top on hover */
  .step::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:0;height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-light));
    transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .55s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1)}
  .step:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
  .step .step-no{counter-increment:step;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:44px;line-height:1;display:block;margin-bottom:16px;letter-spacing:-.02em;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-light) 0%,var(--gold-deep) 100%);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;color:var(--gold-light)}
  .step .step-no::before{content:"0" counter(step)}
  .step b{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:21.5px;font-weight:700;display:block;margin-bottom:9px;color:#fff}
  .step p{font-size:14.5px;color:rgba(248,242,231,.72);line-height:1.66}

  /* home teaser cards (services preview that link to the services page) */
  .teaser-link{text-decoration:none;color:inherit;display:block}

  @media(max-width:980px){
    .steps-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  }
  @media(max-width:760px){
    .steps-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .page-hero{min-height:54vh}
    .page-hero .page-hero-inner{padding:110px 18px 48px}
  }

  /* ============================================================
     ANIMATIONS — page load entrance + hover micro-interactions
     ============================================================ */

  /* nav drops in on load */
  @keyframes navDrop{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-100%)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
  nav{animation:navDrop .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) both}

  /* sub-page banner: staggered entrance + slow zoom on the photo */
  @keyframes fadeUp{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(34px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
  @keyframes bannerZoom{from{transform:scale(1.18)}to{transform:scale(1.04)}}
  .page-hero .page-hero-bg{animation:bannerZoom 1.8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) both}
  .page-hero .eyebrow{opacity:0;animation:fadeUp .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) .2s both}
  .page-hero h1{opacity:0;animation:fadeUp .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) .36s both}
  .page-hero p{opacity:0;animation:fadeUp .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) .52s both}
  .page-hero .crumbs{opacity:0;animation:fadeUp .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) .66s both}

  /* hover micro-interactions (lift / scale / glow) */
  .nav-links a:not(.nav-cta):hover{transform:translateY(-2px)}
  .btn{transition:all .3s,transform .25s,box-shadow .3s}
  .btn-primary:hover,.btn-dark:hover,.btn-ghost-light:hover,.btn-ghost-dark:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 16px 34px -14px rgba(168,129,47,.8)}
  .insp:hover{transform:translateY(-8px) scale(1.025)}
  .gal:hover{transform:translateY(-7px) scale(1.012);z-index:3}
  .tool:hover{transform:translateY(-8px) scale(1.03)}
  .career-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px) scale(1.02)}
  .about-portrait{transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
  .about-panel:hover .about-portrait{transform:rotate(2deg) scale(1.03)}
  .des-img{transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),box-shadow .6s}
  .des-img:hover{transform:scale(1.02);box-shadow:0 30px 60px -30px rgba(80,55,30,.6)}
  .foot-soc a,.des-social a{transition:transform .3s,background .3s,color .3s,border-color .3s}
  .foot-soc a:hover,.des-social a:hover{transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.08)}
  .fab{transition:transform .3s,box-shadow .3s,opacity .3s}
  .fab:hover{transform:translateY(-4px) scale(1.08)}
  .tool b,.serv-card h3,.career-card b,.why-feat b{transition:color .35s}
  .serv-card:hover h3{color:var(--gold-light)}

  /* respect reduced-motion */
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
    nav,.page-hero .page-hero-bg,.page-hero .eyebrow,.page-hero h1,.page-hero p,.page-hero .crumbs{animation:none !important;opacity:1 !important;transform:none !important}
  }

  /* ============================================================
     FOUNDER / ABOUT — dark section (reference "Meet our founder")
     ============================================================ */
  .founder{position:relative;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2f2418 0%,#211a12 55%,#2f2418 100%);color:var(--cream);overflow:hidden}
  .founder::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:-140px;right:-110px;width:440px;height:440px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(171,143,104,.16),transparent 70%);pointer-events:none}
  .founder::after{content:"";position:absolute;bottom:-160px;left:-120px;width:460px;height:460px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(199,147,134,.12),transparent 70%);pointer-events:none}
  /* two-column editorial spec-sheet — no photo, left title block / right details */
  .founder .founder-grid{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:1120px;margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;gap:70px;align-items:start}
  /* left: title block */
  .founder-eyebrow{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:4px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-light);margin-bottom:26px}
  .founder-name{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(48px,6vw,88px);line-height:.95;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#fff}
  .founder-role{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;margin-top:26px;color:rgba(248,242,231,.65);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:500}
  .founder-rule{display:block;width:44px;height:1px;background:rgba(202,180,143,.6);flex:none}
  /* right: bio + spec list */
  .founder-body p{color:rgba(248,242,231,.78);font-size:17px;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 34px;max-width:560px}
  .founder-spec{margin:0 0 32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(202,180,143,.16)}
  .founder-spec>div{display:grid;grid-template-columns:150px 1fr;gap:20px;padding:16px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(202,180,143,.16);align-items:baseline}
  .founder-spec dt{font-size:11.5px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-light);margin:0}
  .founder-spec dd{margin:0;font-size:16px;color:rgba(248,242,231,.9);line-height:1.4}
  .founder-quote{margin:0 0 26px;padding:0 0 0 22px;border-left:2px solid var(--gold);font-size:19px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--cream);font-weight:300;max-width:560px}
  .founder-cta{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:4px}
  .founder-cta .btn-ghost-light{border-color:rgba(226,197,133,.55);color:var(--gold-light)}
  .founder-cta .btn-ghost-light:hover{background:var(--gold-light);color:var(--black)}
  @media(max-width:860px){
    .founder .founder-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px}
    .founder-spec>div{grid-template-columns:130px 1fr;gap:14px}
  }

  /* ============================================================
     WHERE WE'VE WORKED — locations + map (About page)
     ============================================================ */
  .worked{background:#2a2018;color:var(--cream)}
  .worked .sec-tag{color:var(--gold-light)}
  .worked .sec-head h2 em{color:var(--gold-light)}
  .worked .sub{color:rgba(248,242,231,.62)}
  .worked-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid rgba(171,143,104,.28);box-shadow:0 40px 80px -50px rgba(0,0,0,.8)}
  .worked-list{background:var(--cream);color:var(--black);padding:36px 32px}
  .worked-list-title{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:22px;color:var(--black);padding-bottom:16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .worked-list ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:2px}
  .worked-list li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:14px 6px;font-size:16px;font-weight:500;color:#383229;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(221,208,184,.5);transition:background .25s,padding-left .25s}
  .worked-list li:last-child{border-bottom:none}
  .worked-list li:hover{background:#f2ead9;padding-left:12px}
  .worked-list .pin{flex-shrink:0;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:14px;box-shadow:0 4px 10px -4px rgba(168,129,47,.8)}
  .worked-map{position:relative;min-height:520px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ebe3d5,#f4efe8 55%,#e8dfd0)}
  .worked-map iframe{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;display:block}
  @media(max-width:760px){
    .worked-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .worked-map{min-height:380px;position:relative}
  }

  /* ============================================================
     STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS TIMELINE (Services page, ref: Marthala)
     ============================================================ */
  .process-tl{position:relative;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#33271d 0%,#271d14 60%,#1f1810 100%);color:#ece4d6;overflow:hidden}
  .process-tl .sec-tag{color:var(--gold-light)}
  .process-tl .sec-head h2{color:var(--gold-light)}
  .process-tl .sec-head h2 em{color:#fff}
  .process-tl .sub{color:rgba(233,239,241,.66)}
  .process-tl .sec-head::after{content:"";display:block;width:64px;height:4px;border-radius:4px;background:var(--gold);margin:22px auto 0}
  .ptl{position:relative;max-width:1060px;margin:10px auto 0;padding:14px 0}
  .ptl::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;top:0;bottom:0;width:2px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,rgba(171,143,104,.55) 8%,rgba(171,143,104,.55) 92%,transparent);transform:translateX(-50%)}
  .ptl-step{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:56px;align-items:center;margin-bottom:46px}
  .ptl-step:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
  .ptl-step::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;width:18px;height:18px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);border:4px solid #201d18;box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(171,143,104,.18);transform:translate(-50%,-50%);z-index:3}
  .ptl-img{position:relative}
  .ptl-img img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/11;object-fit:cover;border-radius:16px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);box-shadow:0 26px 50px -28px rgba(0,0,0,.7)}
  .ptl-card{position:relative;background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-radius:16px;padding:30px 34px;overflow:hidden}
  .ptl-no{position:absolute;top:8px;right:24px;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:800;font-size:74px;line-height:1;color:rgba(171,143,104,.16)}
  .ptl-card h3{position:relative;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:27px;color:var(--gold-light);margin-bottom:10px}
  .ptl-card p{position:relative;color:rgba(233,239,241,.74);font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.7}
  /* alternate sides */
  .ptl-step:nth-child(even) .ptl-img{order:2}
  .ptl-step:nth-child(even) .ptl-card{order:1}
  @media(max-width:860px){
    .ptl::before{left:22px}
    .ptl-step{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px;padding-left:54px;margin-bottom:40px}
    .ptl-step::after{left:22px}
    .ptl-step:nth-child(even) .ptl-img,.ptl-step:nth-child(even) .ptl-card{order:0}
  }

  /* ============================================================
     PREMIUM FEATURES — preloader · statement · instagram · cursor
     ============================================================ */

  /* ---- intro preloader ---- */
  #preloader{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:10000;background:#2a2622;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:26px;transition:opacity .8s ease,visibility .8s ease}
  #preloader.done{opacity:0;visibility:hidden}
  .pl-mark{font-family:var(--serif);color:var(--cream);text-align:center;line-height:1;opacity:0;animation:plUp .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) .1s forwards}
  .pl-mark b{display:block;font-size:clamp(34px,6vw,64px);font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1px}
  .pl-mark span{display:block;margin-top:10px;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:6px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-light)}
  .pl-bar{width:min(240px,52vw);height:2px;background:rgba(244,239,232,.18);border-radius:2px;overflow:hidden;opacity:0;animation:plUp .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) .3s forwards}
  .pl-bar i{display:block;height:100%;width:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold-deep),var(--gold-light));animation:plLoad 1.5s cubic-bezier(.6,0,.2,1) .35s forwards}
  @keyframes plUp{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
  @keyframes plLoad{from{width:0}to{width:100%}}
  body.loading{overflow:hidden}

  /* ---- philosophy — minimal, dark, four short beliefs ---- */
  /* compact, image-backed, modern dark theme */
  .philosophy{position:relative;color:var(--cream);overflow:hidden;padding:88px 0;background:#0d0e11}
  .ph-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;background:url('../assets/opt/foyer2.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
    filter:grayscale(.3);opacity:.5}
  .philosophy::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(11,12,15,.9) 0%,rgba(11,12,15,.78) 45%,rgba(11,12,15,.92) 100%)}
  .philosophy .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:1120px}
  .ph-head{text-align:center;margin-bottom:52px}
  .ph-eyebrow{font-size:11.5px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:4px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-light);margin-bottom:14px}
  .ph-title{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.01em;font-size:clamp(26px,3.2vw,42px);line-height:1.1;color:#fff}
  /* single row of four numbered beliefs, thin gold divider between */
  .ph-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
  .ph-item{padding:6px 30px;position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px}
  .ph-item + .ph-item::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:6px;bottom:6px;width:1px;background:rgba(202,180,143,.18)}
  .ph-num{font-size:12px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1px;color:rgba(202,180,143,.6)}
  .ph-k{font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-light)}
  .ph-item p{margin:0;font-size:clamp(16px,1.5vw,19px);line-height:1.45;color:rgba(248,242,231,.9);font-weight:300}

  /* ---- instagram / work feed strip ---- */
  #insta{background:#efe1d1;overflow:hidden}
  .insta-head{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:36px}
  .insta-head .ih-tag{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:4px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-deep)}
  .insta-head h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,46px);color:var(--black);margin-top:8px;line-height:1.1}
  .insta-head a.ih-handle{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--black);border:1px solid var(--black);padding:12px 22px;border-radius:30px;transition:background .3s,color .3s,transform .3s}
  .insta-head a.ih-handle:hover{background:var(--black);color:var(--cream);transform:translateY(-3px)}
  .insta-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);gap:14px}
  .insta-cell{position:relative;aspect-ratio:1;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;background-size:cover;background-position:center;cursor:pointer;transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),box-shadow .5s}
  .insta-cell::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(42,38,34,.55),transparent 55%);opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s}
  .insta-cell .ig-ico{position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(.6);z-index:2;color:#fff;opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s,transform .4s}
  .insta-cell:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 22px 44px -26px rgba(42,38,34,.6);z-index:2}
  .insta-cell:hover::after,.insta-cell:hover .ig-ico{opacity:1}
  .insta-cell:hover .ig-ico{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1)}

  @media(max-width:760px){
    .insta-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  }

  /* ============================================================
     SOCIAL — icons · connect band · reels
     ============================================================ */
  /* brand icon sizing inside any [data-socials] container */
  [data-socials] a svg{width:17px;height:17px;display:block}
  .foot-soc a,.des-social a,.founder-social a,.contact-social a{padding:0}

  /* founder section social (on dark) */
  .founder-social{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-top:24px}
  .founder-social a{width:42px;height:42px;border:1px solid rgba(202,180,143,.5);border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--gold-light);transition:transform .3s,background .3s,color .3s,border-color .3s}
  .founder-social a:hover{background:var(--gold);color:#fff;border-color:var(--gold);transform:translateY(-3px)}

  /* contact info social row (on light) */
  .contact-social{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-top:8px}
  .contact-social a{width:44px;height:44px;border:1px solid var(--gold);border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--gold-deep);transition:transform .3s,background .3s,color .3s}
  .contact-social a:hover{background:var(--gold);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-3px)}

  /* ---- Connect band ---- */
  #connect{background:var(--cream)}
  .connect-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(218px,1fr));gap:18px}
  .connect-card{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:13px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:18px 16px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--black);transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),box-shadow .35s,border-color .35s}
  .connect-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 26px 48px -30px rgba(80,55,30,.45);border-color:var(--gold)}
  .connect-card .cc-ico{flex-shrink:0;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:13px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:linear-gradient(155deg,var(--gold-light),var(--gold));color:#fff}
  .connect-card .cc-ico svg{width:22px;height:22px}
  .connect-card .cc-meta{flex:1;min-width:0}
  .connect-card .cc-meta b{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;font-size:17px;display:block;line-height:1.15}
  .connect-card .cc-meta small{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--ink-soft);overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap;display:block}
  .connect-card .cc-go{flex-shrink:0;width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--gold-deep);transition:transform .35s,background .35s,color .35s}
  .connect-card:hover .cc-go{background:var(--gold);color:#fff;transform:translateX(3px)}

  /* ---- Reels strip ---- */
  #reels{background:var(--cream-2)}
  .reels-head{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:34px}
  .reels-head .rh-tag{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:4px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-deep)}
  .reels-head h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,46px);color:var(--black);margin-top:8px;line-height:1.1}
  .reels-head h2 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold-deep)}
  .reels-head a.rh-handle{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--black);border:1px solid var(--black);padding:12px 22px;border-radius:30px;transition:background .3s,color .3s,transform .3s}
  .reels-head a.rh-handle:hover{background:var(--black);color:var(--cream);transform:translateY(-3px)}
  .reels-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:24px}
  .reel{position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/5;border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;background-size:cover;background-position:center;cursor:pointer;
    box-shadow:0 18px 40px -26px rgba(42,38,34,.55),0 0 0 1px rgba(171,143,104,.16);
    transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1),box-shadow .6s ease}
  .reel::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
    background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(20,15,12,.5) 0%,rgba(20,15,12,.08) 42%,rgba(20,15,12,0) 70%);transition:opacity .4s}
  .reel:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);z-index:2;
    box-shadow:0 38px 64px -30px rgba(42,38,34,.6),0 0 0 1px rgba(171,143,104,.42)}
  .reel-tag{position:absolute;top:13px;left:13px;z-index:3;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;font-size:9.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:1.4px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;background:rgba(22,17,14,.34);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);padding:5px 10px;border-radius:30px;transition:background .4s,border-color .4s}
  .reel:hover .reel-tag{background:rgba(22,17,14,.5);border-color:rgba(216,180,131,.5)}
  .reel-play{position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(.88);z-index:3;width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:#fff;background:rgba(22,17,14,.3);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6);transition:transform .45s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1),background .4s,border-color .4s}
  .reel-play svg{transition:transform .45s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1)}
  .reel:hover .reel-play{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.06);background:var(--gold);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.9)}
  .reel:hover .reel-play svg{transform:scale(1.08)}
  /* Instagram's own cover fades in over the local placeholder once it loads */
  .reel-thumb{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;
    opacity:0;transition:opacity .6s ease,transform .9s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1)}
  .reel-thumb.on{opacity:1}
  .reel:hover .reel-thumb{transform:scale(1.06)}
  /* reel lightbox — the embed plays here rather than sending anyone to Instagram */
  #reelModal .reel-box{position:relative;width:min(420px,94vw);display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center}
  #reelModal .reel-frame{position:relative;width:100%;height:min(80vh,760px);border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;
    background:#000;box-shadow:0 50px 90px -40px rgba(0,0,0,.9)}
  #reelModal .reel-frame iframe{width:100%;height:100%;border:0;display:block;background:#fff}
  #reelModal .modal-close{top:-46px;right:-4px;color:#fff;font-size:34px}
  #reelModal .reel-open{margin-top:14px;font-size:11.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:1.6px;text-transform:uppercase;
    color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);text-decoration:none;transition:color .3s}
  #reelModal .reel-open:hover{color:var(--gold-light)}
  @media(max-width:520px){
    #reelModal .reel-frame{height:min(74vh,680px)}
    #reelModal .modal-close{top:-42px;right:0}
  }

  @media(max-width:980px){
    .connect-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
    .reels-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}
  }
  @media(max-width:600px){
    .connect-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .reels-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:14px}
    .reel{border-radius:16px}
    .reel-play{width:44px;height:44px}
  }

  /* ---- Workshop page ---- */
  #workshop-intro{background:var(--cream)}
  #ws-why{background:#e6e8d6}
  /* why-us / course cards follow the services card model: full-bleed photo with
     the copy sitting over it, index number top-right */
  .ws-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;counter-reset:ws}
  .ws-card{counter-increment:ws;position:relative;height:380px;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;
    background:#141010;border:none;box-shadow:0 22px 46px -32px rgba(20,13,8,.75);
    transition:transform .55s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1),box-shadow .55s ease}
  .ws-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:0 44px 80px -34px rgba(0,0,0,.85)}
  .ws-img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;aspect-ratio:auto;overflow:hidden;z-index:0}
  .ws-img .ws-cover{position:absolute;inset:0;background-size:cover;background-position:center;transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
  .ws-card:hover .ws-img .ws-cover{transform:scale(1.06)}
  .ws-img::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
    background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(13,9,6,.92) 0%,rgba(13,9,6,.64) 38%,rgba(13,9,6,.18) 68%,rgba(13,9,6,.04) 100%)}
  /* auto-numbered, except where the markup already carries its own .ws-no */
  .ws-card::before{content:counter(ws,decimal-leading-zero);position:absolute;top:20px;right:24px;z-index:3;
    font-size:13px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:2px;color:rgba(248,242,231,.6);transition:color .4s ease}
  .ws-card:hover::before{color:var(--gold-light)}
  .ws-card:has(.ws-no)::before{content:none}
  .ws-no{position:absolute;left:auto;bottom:auto;top:20px;right:24px;z-index:3;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:13px;
    font-weight:500;letter-spacing:2px;line-height:1.4;color:rgba(248,242,231,.6);text-shadow:none;transition:color .4s ease}
  .ws-card:hover .ws-no{color:var(--gold-light)}
  .ws-body{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:2;padding:28px 26px 30px}
  /* short gold rule grows in above the copy on hover, same as the service cards */
  .ws-body::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:26px;top:-2px;width:0;height:2px;background:var(--gold);
    transition:width .55s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1)}
  .ws-card:hover .ws-body::before{width:40px}
  .ws-card h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.01em;font-size:23px;
    line-height:1.16;margin-bottom:10px;color:#fff;transition:color .4s ease}
  .ws-card:hover h3{color:var(--gold-light)}
  .ws-meta{display:inline-block;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:10.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:1.2px;
    text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-light);background:rgba(255,255,255,.09);border:1px solid rgba(216,180,131,.34);
    border-radius:30px;padding:5px 12px;margin-bottom:12px;backdrop-filter:blur(4px)}
  .ws-card p{color:rgba(248,242,231,.8);font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.58;margin:0}
  @media(max-width:980px){ .ws-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr} }
  @media(max-width:680px){ .ws-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr} .ws-card{height:330px} }

  /* ---- matching treatment for the text-only why cards on the home page ---- */
  .why-feats{counter-reset:wf}
  .why-feat{counter-increment:wf;padding-left:34px}
  .why-feat::after{content:counter(wf,decimal-leading-zero);position:absolute;right:22px;top:18px;
    font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;color:rgba(171,143,104,.45);
    transition:color .4s ease,transform .5s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1)}
  .why-feat:hover::after{color:var(--gold);transform:translateY(-3px)}

  /* ==========================================================================
     PREMIUM LAYER — refined typography + advanced motion.
     Appended last so it overrides the base rules above; safe to tune or drop.
     ========================================================================== */

  /* ---- typography polish: Inter needs tighter tracking than Montserrat ---- */
  body{letter-spacing:-.011em}
  h1,h2,h3,h4{letter-spacing:-.02em}
  .sec-head h2,.hero-inner h1,.page-hero h1{font-feature-settings:"liga" 1,"kern" 1}
  .btn,.eyebrow,.sec-tag{font-feature-settings:"kern" 1}
  .btn{letter-spacing:1.6px}

  /* ---- scroll reveal: clean rise, no blur — just a smoother easing curve ---- */
  .reveal,.reveal-l,.reveal-r,.reveal-zoom{transition:opacity 1s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1),transform 1.05s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1)}
  .stagger>*{transition:opacity .8s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1),transform .85s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1)}

  /* ---- shared image-hover kit: slow zoom + a gold sheen that sweeps across ---- */
  .gal,.serv-card,.ws-card .ws-img,.ptl-img{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
  .gal img,.gal .ph,.ws-card .ws-cover,.ptl-img img{transition:transform 1.15s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1),filter .7s ease;will-change:transform}
  .gal:hover img,.gal:hover .ph,.ws-card:hover .ws-cover,.ptl-img:hover img{transform:scale(1.08)}
  .ws-card:hover .ws-cover,.ptl-img:hover img{filter:saturate(1.06) contrast(1.03)}
  /* sheen — .gal is deliberately excluded: both its pseudo-elements are already
     taken by the caption scrim (::before) and the expand icon (::after). */
  .ws-card .ws-img::before,.ptl-img::before{
    content:"";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:-75%;width:50%;z-index:3;pointer-events:none;
    background:linear-gradient(100deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.28) 48%,transparent);
    transform:skewX(-18deg);opacity:0}
  .ws-card:hover .ws-img::before,.ptl-img:hover::before{opacity:1;animation:sheen 1.05s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
  @keyframes sheen{from{left:-75%}to{left:130%}}

  /* ---- card lift, softened and slower ---- */
  .ws-card{transition:transform .65s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1),box-shadow .65s ease,border-color .45s ease}
  .ws-card:hover{transform:translateY(-9px);box-shadow:0 30px 60px -30px rgba(40,26,14,.55);border-color:rgba(171,143,104,.55)}
  .ptl-img{border-radius:14px;transition:transform .65s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1),box-shadow .65s ease}
  .ptl-img:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 30px 60px -32px rgba(0,0,0,.7)}

  /* ---- coverflow: longer glide, depth blur on the off-centre cards ---- */
  .r3-card{transition:transform 1.05s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1),opacity 1.05s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1),filter 1.05s ease,box-shadow .6s ease}
  .r3-card:not(.is-active){filter:brightness(.7) saturate(.9) blur(1.5px)}
  .r3-card.is-active{filter:none}
  .r3-card.is-active:hover{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.03) !important;box-shadow:0 70px 120px -34px rgba(0,0,0,1),0 0 0 1px rgba(202,180,143,.45)}
  .r3-card .r3-cover{transition:transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1)}
  .r3-card.is-active:hover .r3-cover{transform:scale(1.07)}
  /* the active card gets a slow ambient drift so the strip never feels static */
  .r3-card.is-active .r3-cover{animation:driftSlow 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
  @keyframes driftSlow{from{transform:scale(1)}to{transform:scale(1.05)}}
  .r3-card.is-active:hover .r3-cover{animation:none}
  /* arrows */
  .room3d-arrow{transition:background .4s ease,border-color .4s ease,transform .45s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1),box-shadow .4s ease}
  .room3d-arrow:hover{box-shadow:0 14px 34px -10px rgba(0,0,0,.6)}

  /* ---- outline/ghost buttons: gold fill wipes in from the left.
         .btn-primary is excluded — it keeps its own shine sweep (see above). ---- */
  .btn-ghost-light,.btn-outline{position:relative;overflow:hidden;z-index:0;transition:color .45s ease,border-color .45s ease}
  .btn-ghost-light::after,.btn-outline::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background:var(--gold);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1)}
  .btn-ghost-light:hover::after,.btn-outline:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
  .btn-ghost-light:hover,.btn-outline:hover{color:var(--black);border-color:var(--gold)}

  /* ---- respect reduced motion ---- */
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
    .r3-card.is-active .r3-cover{animation:none}
    .ws-card .ws-img::before,.ptl-img::before{display:none}
  }

  /* ==========================================================================
     PREMIUM LAYOUT — editorial scale + breathing room.
     Oversized display type, wider tracking on labels, calmer section rhythm.
     ========================================================================== */

  /* ---- hero: bigger, tighter, more confident ---- */
  .hero-inner{max-width:1180px}
  .hero-inner h1{font-size:clamp(44px,7.6vw,104px);line-height:1.03;letter-spacing:-2.5px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:34px}
  .hero-inner .eyebrow{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:6px;margin-bottom:32px}
  .hero-inner p{font-size:17px;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:2.6px;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);margin-bottom:46px}
  .hero-inner .hero-cues{gap:18px}

  /* ---- section rhythm: more air between blocks ---- */
  section{padding:150px 0}
  .sec-head{margin-bottom:76px;max-width:780px}
  .sec-head h2{font-size:clamp(42px,6vw,84px);line-height:1.0;letter-spacing:-2px;font-weight:700}
  .sec-tag{font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:5px;margin-bottom:22px}
  .sec-head .sub{font-size:17px;line-height:1.75;margin-top:22px;max-width:620px}
  .sec-head.center .sub{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}

  /* ---- sub-page banners: match the hero's scale ---- */
  .page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(48px,8vw,104px);line-height:1.0;letter-spacing:-2.5px;font-weight:700}
  .page-hero .eyebrow{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:6px}
  .page-hero .page-hero-inner{max-width:1080px}

  /* ---- nav: lighter weight, wider tracking ---- */
  .nav-links{gap:38px}
  .nav-links a{font-size:12.5px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:2.2px}
  nav{padding:18px 56px}
  nav.scrolled{padding:12px 56px}


  @media(max-width:980px){
    section{padding:96px 0}
    nav{padding:14px 24px}
    nav.scrolled{padding:10px 24px}
    .sec-head{margin-bottom:52px}
    .philosophy{padding:72px 0}
    .ph-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:34px 28px}
    .ph-item{padding:0 8px}
    .ph-item+.ph-item::before{display:none}
    .ph-head{margin-bottom:40px}
  }
  @media(max-width:680px){
    section{padding:74px 0}
    .hero-inner h1{font-size:clamp(34px,9vw,52px);letter-spacing:-1px;margin-bottom:22px}
    .hero-inner p{font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:1.8px;margin-bottom:32px}
    .hero-inner .eyebrow{letter-spacing:3.5px;margin-bottom:20px}
    .page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(36px,9.5vw,56px);letter-spacing:-1px}
    .sec-head h2{font-size:clamp(32px,8vw,46px);letter-spacing:-1px}
    .sec-tag{letter-spacing:3.5px}
    .sec-head .sub{font-size:15px}
    .philosophy{padding:60px 0}
  }

  /* ==========================================================================
     DISPLAY TYPE — reference-style uppercase grotesque.
     Big, light-weight, wide. Playfair is kept for the founder name, pull-quotes
     and card titles, so the brand keeps its warmth.
     ========================================================================== */
  .hero-inner h1,
  .page-hero h1,
  .sec-head h2{
    font-family:var(--serif);   /* Playfair Display — the display voice */
    font-weight:700;
    text-transform:none;        /* sentence case: the serif does the work, not caps */
    letter-spacing:-.012em;     /* a display serif wants tight, not airy, tracking */
    line-height:1.08;
    text-shadow:none;           /* legibility comes from the overlay */
  }
  /* sized to sit on ~2 lines, not fill the screen */
  .hero-inner h1{font-size:clamp(38px,5.2vw,74px);margin-bottom:26px}
  .page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(32px,4.2vw,58px)}   /* sub-page banners smaller than home hero */
  .sec-head h2{font-size:clamp(32px,4.6vw,60px)}
  /* the gold accent word is the same cut and weight — colour is the emphasis */
  .hero-inner h1 em,.page-hero h1 em,.sec-head h2 em{font-style:normal;font-weight:inherit}

  /* hero content clears the fixed top-bar + nav, and never collides with them */
  .hero-inner{padding-top:150px;max-width:1040px}

  @media(max-width:680px){
    .hero-inner h1{font-size:clamp(28px,7.4vw,44px);letter-spacing:.03em;line-height:1.14}
    .page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(26px,6.2vw,38px);letter-spacing:.03em}
    .sec-head h2{font-size:clamp(25px,6.6vw,38px);letter-spacing:.03em}
  }

  /* ==========================================================================
     MOBILE HOME HERO — the narrow column was breaking the headline, eyebrow and
     tagline into ragged lines. Appended last so it wins over the premium layer.
     ========================================================================== */
  @media(max-width:680px){
    /* svh, so the hero doesn't jump when the browser's URL bar hides */
    header#top{min-height:100svh}
    .hero-inner{padding:92px 22px 110px;max-width:100%}

    /* the hard-coded <br> fights a 390px column — let the line flow and balance */
    .hero-inner h1 br{display:none}
    .hero-inner h1{font-size:clamp(31px,8.6vw,44px);line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.005em;
      margin-bottom:20px;text-wrap:balance}

    /* the flanking rules were pushing the eyebrow onto two lines */
    .hero-inner .eyebrow{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:2.4px;margin-bottom:16px;line-height:1.7;
      gap:0;justify-content:center;text-align:center}
    .hero-inner .eyebrow::before,.hero-inner .eyebrow::after{display:none}

    .hero-inner p{font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:1.2px;line-height:1.95;margin-bottom:30px;
      max-width:30ch;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;text-wrap:balance;color:rgba(255,255,255,.88)}
    .hero-inner p span{white-space:nowrap}   /* never split "3D Visualization" */

    /* full-width buttons with a real tap target, secondary reads as glass */
    .hero-cues{width:100%;max-width:340px;margin:0 auto;gap:11px}
    .hero-cues .btn{width:100%;min-height:52px;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:1.8px}
    .hero-cues .btn-ghost-light{background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);
      backdrop-filter:blur(6px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px)}

    /* The slideshow runs bright frames (white kitchens) behind white type, so the
       phone needs a deeper base wash than the desktop does. */
    .hero-bg::after{background:linear-gradient(to bottom,
      rgba(16,12,9,.6) 0%,rgba(16,12,9,.54) 40%,rgba(16,12,9,.62) 70%,rgba(10,7,5,.86) 100%)}
    /* plus a soft pool of shade sitting directly behind the copy, so contrast
       holds on the light slides without flattening the whole photo */
    .hero-inner::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-4% -12%;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;
      background:radial-gradient(ellipse 76% 60% at 50% 46%,rgba(10,7,5,.55) 0%,rgba(10,7,5,.28) 55%,transparent 74%)}
    .hero-inner h1,.hero-inner p,.hero-inner .eyebrow{
      text-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.55),0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.45)}
  }

  /* ==========================================================================
     HERITAGE LAYER — the studio's signature is Pichwai art, jaali screens and
     mehrab arches, so the chrome borrows that vocabulary: a lattice rule under
     every section title, brass hairlines, and an arched frame on the cards.
     Appended last so it overrides cleanly; safe to tune or drop wholesale.
     ========================================================================== */
  :root{
    --brass:#b08d57;          /* antique brass — the metal in her joinery */
    --indigo:#2b3a55;         /* Pichwai indigo */
    --heritage:#4a5c3d;       /* the deep green of the partition panels */
    --parchment:#f7f1e4;      /* aged paper the murals are painted on */
  }

  /* jaali lattice rule beneath each section heading */
  .sec-head::after{
    content:"";display:block;width:136px;height:12px;margin-top:26px;opacity:.6;
    background:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='44' height='12' viewBox='0 0 44 12'%3E%3Cg fill='none' stroke='%23b08d57' stroke-width='1.1'%3E%3Cpath d='M0 6 L5.5 0.5 L11 6 L16.5 0.5 L22 6 L27.5 0.5 L33 6 L38.5 0.5 L44 6'/%3E%3Cpath d='M0 6 L5.5 11.5 L11 6 L16.5 11.5 L22 6 L27.5 11.5 L33 6 L38.5 11.5 L44 6'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E") repeat-x center/44px 12px;
  }
  .sec-head.center::after{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}

  /* section tag sits between two brass rules, like a plate title */
  .sec-head .sec-tag{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:13px}
  .sec-head.center .sec-tag{justify-content:center}
  .sec-head .sec-tag::before,.sec-head .sec-tag::after{
    content:"";width:26px;height:1px;background:currentColor;opacity:.55}

  /* mehrab arch drawn inside the card, echoing the pooja doors and partitions */
  .ws-card::after{
    content:"";position:absolute;inset:13px;z-index:4;pointer-events:none;
    border:1px solid rgba(216,180,131,.4);
    border-radius:50% 50% 10px 10px / 20% 20% 3% 3%;
    transition:border-color .55s ease,opacity .55s ease}
  .ws-card:hover::after{border-color:rgba(216,180,131,.85)}

  /* brass hairlines instead of flat cream ones */
  .tool,.career-card,.faq-item,.about-tags span{border-color:rgba(176,141,87,.3)}

  @media(max-width:680px){
    .sec-head::after{width:104px;margin-top:20px}
    .sec-head .sec-tag{gap:9px}
    .sec-head .sec-tag::before,.sec-head .sec-tag::after{width:16px}
    .ws-card::after{inset:10px}
  }
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){ .ws-card::after{transition:none} }

  /* ---- video tour: Instagram-reel 9:16 cards (scoped to #tour3d only, so the
         room coverflow above keeps its 16:11 landscape frame) ---- */
  .tour3d .room3d-viewport{height:640px;perspective-origin:50% 50%}
  .tour3d .r3-card{width:min(310px,64vw);aspect-ratio:9/16;border-radius:20px}
  .tour3d .r3-card .tour-video{object-fit:cover}   /* portrait video fills the portrait card */
  .tour3d .tour-play{width:64px;height:64px}
  @media(max-width:760px){
    .tour3d .room3d-viewport{height:540px}
    .tour3d .r3-card{width:min(260px,62vw)}
  }
  @media(max-width:520px){
    .tour3d .room3d-viewport{height:480px}
    .tour3d .r3-card{width:min(230px,66vw)}
    .tour3d .tour-play{width:54px;height:54px}
  }

  /* conditional quote-form dropdowns stay hidden until their parent is chosen */
  .field[hidden]{display:none}