/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   Kraft9 Holdings — v2 Paper Editorial
   Inspired by sridevi-infra.in
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

:root {
  --bg:           #1C2723;
  --bg-light:     #F7F4EE;
  --bg-alt:       #E8DFCA;
  --bg-card:      #FFFFFF;
  --bg-dark:      #1C2723;
  --bg-dark-alt:  #243029;
  --white:        #FFFFFF;
  --ink:          #1C2723;
  --ink-light:    #2E3D37;
  --ink-muted:    #6B7B72;
  --accent:       #C4A464;
  --accent-hover: #A88A4E;
  --accent-light: rgba(196,164,100,0.12);
  --accent-glow:  rgba(196,164,100,0.25);
  --border:       rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  --border-dark:  rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
  --border-light: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  --border-light2:rgba(255,255,255,0.15);

  /* Legacy aliases for inline EJS styles */
  --charcoal:      #1C2723;
  --charcoal-light:#2E3D37;
  --text-muted:    #6B7B72;
  --text-dark:     #1C2723;
  --cream:         #E8DFCA;
  --cream-dark:    #D9CFBA;
  --sand:          #D4CFC4;
  --terracotta:    var(--accent);
  --olive:         #4A5E50;
  --wood:          #2A2320;
  --gold:          var(--accent);
  --beige-dark:    #E8DFCA;
  --bg-alt-legacy: #E8DFCA;

  --font-display: 'Montserrat', -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'Poppins', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

  --max-width:    1200px;
  --gutter:       clamp(1.25rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  --radius:       8px;
  --radius-lg:    14px;
  --radius-xl:    24px;

  --ease:         cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-out:     cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --transition:   0.5s var(--ease);

  --shadow-sm:    0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  --shadow-md:    0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --shadow-lg:    0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  --shadow-xl:    0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--ink);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

::selection {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 7vw, 5.5rem); font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.015em; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.35rem); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }

p { margin: 0 0 1rem; color: var(--ink-muted); }

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s ease; }
a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
}

.container-narrow { max-width: 860px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   BUTTONS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
}

.btn--primary {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--ink);
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(196,164,100,0.3);
}

.btn--outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--border-dark);
}
.btn--outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn--light {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.btn--light:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn--rustic {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 0.9rem 2.5rem;
}
.btn--rustic:hover {
  background: var(--accent-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent-hover);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(196,164,100,0.35);
}

.btn--arrow .btn-arrow {
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
  font-size: 1.15em;
}
.btn--rustic:hover .btn-arrow,
.btn--arrow:hover .btn-arrow { transform: translateX(5px); }

.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: 100px;
}
.btn--ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  background: var(--accent-light);
}

.btn--ghost-rustic {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: 100px;
}
.btn--ghost-rustic:hover {
  background: var(--accent-light);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   HEADER — Floating pill nav
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 1.25rem;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  transition: top 0.4s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.site-header .header-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: rgba(232, 223, 202, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.3);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(28, 39, 35, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: all 0.45s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: all;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* On scroll — dark frosted glass */
.site-header.scrolled {
  top: 0.75rem;
}

.site-header.scrolled .header-bar {
  background: rgba(28, 39, 35, 0.92);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05) inset;
}

/* Initial state — dark text on beige pill */
.site-header .logo-wordmark,
.site-header .nav-links a,
.site-header .nav-toggle {
  color: var(--ink);
}
.site-header .logo-img {
  filter: none;
}

/* Scrolled state — white text on dark green pill; logo stays full-color for brand recognition */
.site-header.scrolled .logo-wordmark,
.site-header.scrolled .nav-links a,
.site-header.scrolled .nav-toggle {
  color: var(--white);
}

.header-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.logo-img {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.logo-img--footer {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
}
.logo-img--large {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
}
.header-brand:hover .logo-img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.logo-wordmark {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.logo-wordmark-accent { color: var(--accent); }

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-links a {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--ink);
  background: rgba(28,39,35,0.08);
}
.site-header.scrolled .nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
}
.nav-links a::after { display: none; }

/* CTA button in nav */
.nav-links .btn--rustic {
  background: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--ink);
  color: var(--bg-alt) !important;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  margin-left: 0.25rem;
}
.nav-links .btn--rustic:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white) !important;
}
.site-header.scrolled .nav-links .btn--rustic {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white) !important;
}
.site-header.scrolled .nav-links .btn--rustic:hover {
  background: var(--accent-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent-hover);
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  color: var(--white);
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-toggle:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14); }

.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: currentColor;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.site-header.scrolled .nav-toggle { color: var(--white); }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO — Dark cinematic
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
}

.hero-bg-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -5%;
  z-index: 1;
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.1s ease-out;
}

.hero-bg {
  width: 110%;
  height: 110%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 48% center;
  transform-origin: center center;
  animation: heroBgFade 1.8s var(--ease-out) forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}

@keyframes heroBgFade {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.08); }
  to   { opacity: 0.75; transform: scale(1); }
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Lighter on left/center so the interior stays visible; darker on the right for text */
.hero-overlay-light {
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    rgba(28,39,35,0.14) 0%,
    rgba(28,39,35,0.22) 38%,
    rgba(28,39,35,0.45) 58%,
    rgba(28,39,35,0.78) 85%,
    rgba(28,39,35,0.88) 100%
  );
}

.hero-overlay-rustic {
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    rgba(28,39,35,0.75) 0%,
    rgba(28,39,35,0.52) 35%,
    rgba(28,39,35,0.25) 65%,
    transparent 100%
  );
}

.hero-grain {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  opacity: 0.06;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-grain-light { opacity: 0.04; }

.hero-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding: 120px 0 5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
}

/* Right-aligned hero — keeps center/left of photo clear for the interior */
.hero-inner-right {
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-inner-right .hero-content {
  max-width: min(560px, 46vw);
  text-align: right;
}

.hero-inner-center { max-width: 800px; text-align: center; }
.hero-inner-premium { max-width: 720px; text-align: left; }

.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hero-content-center .hero-subline { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

.hero-content-right .hero-subline {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: 0;
}
.hero-content-right .hero-eyebrow {
  justify-content: flex-end;
  width: 100%;
}
.hero-content-right .hero-ctas {
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.hero-anim {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  animation: heroReveal 1s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
.hero-anim[data-delay="0"] { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.hero-anim[data-delay="1"] { animation-delay: 0.45s; }
.hero-anim[data-delay="2"] { animation-delay: 0.7s; }
.hero-anim[data-delay="3"] { animation-delay: 1s; }

@keyframes heroReveal {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.26em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin: 0 0 1.1rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.hero-eyebrow::before,
.hero-eyebrow::after {
  content: '';
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.hero-light .hero-headline,
.hero-rustic .hero-headline,
.hero-premium .hero-headline {
  font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 4.2vw, 3.35rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}

.hero-light .hero-subline,
.hero-rustic .hero-subline,
.hero-premium .hero-subline {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62);
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 0 1.85rem;
}

.hero-ctas { display: flex; gap: 0.85rem; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }

/* Hero CTAs — slightly smaller than global buttons */
.hero-ctas .btn {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 0.68rem 1.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
}
.hero-ctas .btn--rustic {
  padding: 0.72rem 1.85rem;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTIONS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.section {
  padding: clamp(5rem, 10vw, 8rem) 0;
}

.section--alt { background: var(--bg-alt); }

.section--dark {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--white);
}
.section--dark h2, .section--dark h3 { color: var(--white); }
.section--dark p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

.section-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.section-label::before {
  content: '';
  width: 20px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--accent);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  max-width: 600px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.section-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}

.section-title-large {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.section-process-intro { text-align: center; }
.section-process-intro .section-desc { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

.section-image-break { padding-top: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }

.section-title-quote {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.35;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   ANTHILL SHOWCASE
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.anthill-showcase {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 75vh;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.anthill-showcase img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 1s var(--ease);
}
.anthill-showcase:hover img { transform: scale(1.02); }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   PROJECT CATEGORIES
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.project-categories {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.project-cat {
  display: block;
  padding: 3rem 1.75rem;
  min-height: 200px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.project-cat::after {
  content: '→';
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-8px);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.project-cat:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.project-cat:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.project-cat-title {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.project-cat-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   HORIZONTAL SCROLL
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.horizontal-scroll-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: hidden;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  margin: 0 calc(-1 * var(--gutter));
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.horizontal-scroll-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.horizontal-scroll {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  min-width: min-content;
}

.scroll-card {
  flex: 0 0 300px;
  display: block;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all 0.5s var(--ease);
}
.scroll-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.scroll-card img {
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease);
}
.scroll-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.scroll-card.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

.scroll-card-title {
  display: block;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   PHILOSOPHY GRID
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.philosophy-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
.philosophy-img { overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
.philosophy-img-main { grid-row: span 2; }
.philosophy-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease);
}
.philosophy-img:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   VALUE CARDS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.value-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.value-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-top: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.value-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border);
  border-top-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(28,39,35,0.10);
}

.value-card-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-light);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.value-card:hover .value-card-icon {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
}

.value-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.value-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7; }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   VALUE BOXES
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.value-boxes {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.value-box {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.value-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.value-box-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.value-box-title { font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; color: var(--ink); }
.value-box-desc { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--ink-muted); margin: 0; }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   PROCESS STEPS HORIZONTAL
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.process-horizontal {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  counter-reset: procstep;
}

.process-step-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.process-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(28,39,35,0.10);
  border-color: var(--border);
  border-bottom-color: var(--ink);
}

.process-step-card .step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.5;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.process-step-card:hover .step-num { opacity: 1; }

.process-step-card h4 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.process-step-card p { font-size: 0.82rem; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   WHY CHOOSE US
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.why-choose-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.why-choose-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.why-choose-item:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-color: var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.why-choose-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  background: var(--accent-light);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.why-choose-item:hover .why-choose-icon {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.why-choose-item h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.why-choose-item p { font-size: 0.88rem; margin: 0; }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   CTA BLOCKS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.cta-block {
  padding: 4.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-block-light {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-block-light::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, rgba(196,164,100,0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-block-light h2 { color: var(--white); position: relative; }
.cta-block-light p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); position: relative; }

.instant-cta {
  padding: 4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  text-align: center;
}
.instant-cta-light {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--white);
}
.instant-cta-light h3 { color: var(--white); }

.instant-cta-badge {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.instant-cta h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
}
.instant-cta .btn { margin-top: 0.5rem; }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   TRUST BADGE
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.trust-badge-block {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 21/9;
  max-height: 440px;
}
.trust-badge-block img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 1s var(--ease);
}
.trust-badge-block:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); }

.trust-badge-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 3rem var(--gutter);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(28,39,35,0.90) 0%, rgba(28,39,35,0.3) 70%, transparent 100%);
  color: var(--white);
}
.trust-badge-overlay h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}
.trust-badge-overlay p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); margin: 0; }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIALS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
}
.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 5rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.15;
  line-height: 1;
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.testimonial-card blockquote {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--ink-light);
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.testimonial-author {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   FAQ
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.faq-question:hover { color: var(--accent); }

.faq-question::after {
  content: '+';
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-question::after {
  content: '\2212';
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 0 0 1.5rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICE CARDS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.service-card {
  background: var(--bg-card) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease) !important;
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md) !important;
  border-color: var(--accent) !important;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   STATS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.stats-row {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  padding: 4rem 0;
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   COLLECTION / PORTFOLIO
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.collection-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.collection-item {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.collection-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease);
}
.collection-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }

.collection-item-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(28,39,35,0.80) 0%, rgba(28,39,35,0.1) 40%, transparent 60%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: background 0.4s ease;
}
.collection-item:hover .collection-item-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(28,39,35,0.90) 0%, rgba(28,39,35,0.25) 50%, transparent 60%);
}

.collection-item-title {
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin: 0;
}

.collection-item-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.collection-item:hover .collection-item-arrow {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   CTA SECTION
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.cta-section { padding: 5rem 0; }
.cta-section-light {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--white);
}
.cta-section-light h2 { color: var(--white); }
.cta-section-light p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

.cta-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   PAGE HEADER (Inner pages) — Dark cinematic
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.page-header {
  padding: 12rem 0 5rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 52vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Background image support */
.page-header-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.page-header-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 40%;
  animation: heroBgFade 1.6s var(--ease-out) forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}

@keyframes heroBgFade {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.04); }
  to   { opacity: 0.55; transform: scale(1); }
}

.page-header-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(28,39,35,0.52) 0%,
    rgba(28,39,35,0.35) 40%,
    rgba(28,39,35,0.65) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Grain overlay */
.page-header::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0.04;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 512 512' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.65' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-header .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
}

.page-header h1 { color: var(--white); position: relative; }

.page-header-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  position: relative;
}
.page-header-sub::before,
.page-header-sub::after {
  content: '';
  width: 20px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.5;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   CARDS (Projects)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.card img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease);
}
.card:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.card-body { padding: 1.75rem; }

.card-category {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: block;
}
.card-title { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   PROCESS STEPS (vertical, dark)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.process-steps {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  counter-reset: step;
}

.process-step {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  counter-increment: step;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.process-step:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.process-step::before {
  content: counter(step, decimal-leading-zero);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.92;
  min-width: 3.5rem;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.process-step:hover::before { color: var(--accent); opacity: 1; }

.process-step h3 {
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
}
.process-step p {
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.75;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER — Dark editorial
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  padding: 5rem 0 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-col h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-links { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.footer-links a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
  padding-left: 6px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.footer-bottom p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   CATEGORY CARDS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.category-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.category-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.category-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.category-card-tag {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.category-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.category-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  margin: 0;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   FEATURE SECTION
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.feature-main {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.feature-main-img { aspect-ratio: 4/5; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
.feature-main-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease); }
.feature-main-img:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); }

.feature-cards { display: grid; gap: 1.25rem; }
.feature-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.feature-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: transparent; }
.feature-card-img { aspect-ratio: 4/3; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.feature-card-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease); }
.feature-card:hover .feature-card-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.feature-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.feature-card p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.88rem; }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT SECTION
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.about-img { aspect-ratio: 4/5; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
.about-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   FORM ELEMENTS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
input[type="text"],
input[type="tel"],
input[type="email"],
textarea,
select {
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  background: var(--bg-alt) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-dark) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius) !important;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.1rem !important;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease !important;
  outline: none !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}
input:focus,
textarea:focus,
select:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--accent-light) !important;
}
label {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease-out), transform 0.8s var(--ease-out);
}
.reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   PAGE LOAD
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@keyframes pageLoad {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}
main { animation: pageLoad 0.6s ease-out; }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-light .hero-headline,
  .hero-rustic .hero-headline,
  .hero-premium .hero-headline {
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 6.2vw, 2.35rem);
  }
  .hero-light .hero-subline,
  .hero-rustic .hero-subline,
  .hero-premium .hero-subline {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-inner-right {
    justify-content: center;
    padding-left: var(--gutter);
    padding-right: var(--gutter);
  }
  .hero-inner-right .hero-content {
    max-width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-content-right .hero-subline {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .hero-content-right .hero-eyebrow {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-content-right .hero-ctas {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-inner-premium { text-align: center; }
  .hero-premium .hero-subline,
  .hero-rustic .hero-subline { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .hero-ctas { justify-content: center; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .category-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .value-boxes { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .process-horizontal { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .why-choose-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .feature-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .collection-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .cta-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .project-categories { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .value-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .philosophy-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-template-rows: auto; }
  .philosophy-img-main { grid-row: span 1; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }

  .site-header.open .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 0.5rem);
    left: var(--gutter);
    right: var(--gutter);
    background: rgba(28,39,35,0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    padding: 0.75rem;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  }

  .site-header.open .nav-links li { border-bottom: none; }

  .site-header.open .nav-links a {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  }

  .site-header.open .nav-links a:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    color: var(--white);
  }

  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .category-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .value-boxes { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-horizontal { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .collection-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .feature-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .project-categories { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .value-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .scroll-card { flex: 0 0 260px; }
  .cta-block { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
  .instant-cta { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
  .card-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO EXTRAS — scroll indicator + stat bar
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero-scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2.5rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 5;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: heroReveal 1s var(--ease-out) 1.4s forwards;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.hero-scroll-indicator span {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
}

.hero-scroll-indicator svg {
  animation: scrollBounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
}

@keyframes scrollBounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(6px); }
}

/* Hero bottom stats bar */
.hero-stats-bar {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 5;
  background: rgba(28,39,35,0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.hero-stats-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  divide-x: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.hero-stat {
  padding: 1.5rem var(--gutter);
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  position: relative;
}

.hero-stat:last-child { border-right: none; }

.hero-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   TRUST / MARQUEE STRIP
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.trust-strip {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marqueeScroll 28s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }

.marquee-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 0 2.5rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.marquee-item:hover { color: var(--accent); }

.marquee-dot {
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.5;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes marqueeScroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   ANIMATED STATS COUNTER ROW
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.stats-counter-section {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  padding: 5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.stats-counter-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
}

.stat-counter-item {
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  position: relative;
}

.stat-counter-item:last-child { border-right: none; }

.stat-counter-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--bg-alt);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.stat-counter-suffix {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-style: normal;
}

.stat-counter-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: rgba(232, 223, 202, 0.5);
  margin: 0;
}

.stat-counter-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(232, 223, 202, 0.38);
  margin: 0.3rem 0 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   HORIZONTAL PROCESS TIMELINE
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.process-timeline {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.process-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 3.5rem;
  left: calc(10% + 1.5rem);
  right: calc(10% + 1.5rem);
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--border-dark), var(--border-dark), transparent);
  z-index: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .process-timeline::before { display: none; }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   FULL-BLEED IMAGE CTA
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.image-cta {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  min-height: 420px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.image-cta-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.image-cta-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease);
}

.image-cta:hover .image-cta-bg img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.image-cta-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    rgba(28,39,35,0.90) 0%,
    rgba(28,39,35,0.70) 40%,
    rgba(28,39,35,0.30) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

.image-cta-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 4rem var(--gutter);
  max-width: 640px;
}

.image-cta-content h2 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.image-cta-content p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  max-width: 480px;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   FLOATING CONTACT BUTTON
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.floating-cta {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  z-index: 999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.floating-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(196,164,100,0.45);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.floating-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-hover);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(196,164,100,0.5);
}

.floating-btn svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTOR BADGES on project cards
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.sector-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: var(--accent-light);
  color: var(--accent);
  border: 1px solid rgba(196,164,100,0.2);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   TIMELINE TAG — for project entries
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.project-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.project-meta-item {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}

.project-meta-item strong {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 500;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   SECTION DIVIDER
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.section-divider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--border-dark), transparent);
  margin: 0;
}

.section-divider--accent {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent), transparent);
  opacity: 0.3;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   ANNOUNCEMENT BAR (top of page)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.announcement-bar {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 0.6rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.announcement-bar a {
  color: var(--white);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE ADDITIONS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .stats-counter-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hero-stats-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hero-stat:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .stats-counter-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stat-counter-item { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
  .stat-counter-item:nth-child(even) { border-right: none; }
  .hero-stats-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hero-stats-bar { display: none; }
  .floating-cta { bottom: 1.25rem; right: 1.25rem; }
  .floating-btn { padding: 0.7rem 1.2rem; font-size: 0.72rem; }
  .image-cta { min-height: 320px; }
  .image-cta-content { padding: 2.5rem var(--gutter); }
}