/* ---------- Reset & Tokens ---------- */
  *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
  :root {
    --ivory: #f4efe6;
    --ivory-soft: #ece5d8;
    --bone: #e6dfd0;
    --forest: #1f3a2e;
    --forest-deep: #14271e;
    --forest-soft: #2c4a3c;
    --bronze: #b08a4f;
    --bronze-soft: #c9a877;
    --ink: #1a1a18;
    --ink-soft: #4a4842;
    --muted: #847f73;
    --line: rgba(26,26,24,0.12);
    --line-strong: rgba(26,26,24,0.22);

    --display: 'Fraunces', 'Times New Roman', serif;
    --sans: 'Inter Tight', -apple-system, sans-serif;

    --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  }

  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: 110px; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; }

  /* Anchor scroll offset — accounts for fixed nav so headings don't tuck under it */
  #home, #about, #projects, #contact, #founder {
    scroll-margin-top: 90px;
  }
  body {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    background: var(--ivory);
    color: var(--ink);
    line-height: 1.55;
    font-size: 16px;
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }

  img, svg { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
  a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
  button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; color: inherit; }

  body::before {
    content: "";
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.3;
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0.1 0 0 0 0 0.1 0 0 0 0 0.08 0 0 0 0.08 0'/></filter><rect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/></svg>");
  }

  .container { max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 32px; }

  /* ---------- Typography ---------- */
  h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.05; }
  h1 { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6.5vw, 6rem); font-variation-settings: "opsz" 144; }
  h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.6vw, 4rem); }
  h3 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 2rem); }
  h4 { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.6vw, 1.4rem); }

  .eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--bronze);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .eyebrow::before {
    content: "";
    width: 24px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--bronze);
  }

  .italic { font-style: italic; font-weight: 300; }

  /* ---------- Navigation ---------- */
  .nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    padding: 16px 0;
    transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
  }
  .nav.scrolled {
    background: rgba(244, 239, 230, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .nav-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
  .logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .logo-img {
    height: 64px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    transition: opacity 0.3s, height 0.4s var(--ease);
  }
  .logo:hover .logo-img { opacity: 0.8; }
  .footer-logo .logo-img { height: 84px; }
  .nav.scrolled .logo-img { height: 52px; }
  .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
    list-style: none;
  }
  .nav-links a {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    position: relative;
    padding: 4px 0;
  }
  .nav-links a::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--ink);
    transition: width 0.4s var(--ease);
  }
  .nav-links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }

  .nav-cta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .nav-phone {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .nav-phone::before {
    content: "";
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--bronze);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(176,138,79,0.18);
    animation: pulse 2.4s infinite;
  }
  @keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(176,138,79,0.18); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(176,138,79,0); }
  }

  .btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 26px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    border-radius: 999px;
    transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
    white-space: nowrap;
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  .btn-dark { background: var(--ink); color: var(--ivory); }
  .btn-dark:hover { background: var(--forest); transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .btn-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--ink); border: 1px solid var(--ink); }
  .btn-outline:hover { background: var(--ink); color: var(--ivory); }
  .btn-light { background: var(--ivory); color: var(--ink); }
  .btn-light:hover { background: var(--bronze); color: var(--ivory); transform: translateY(-2px); }

  .btn .arrow {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
  }
  .btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

  .menu-toggle { display: none; }

  /* Architectural building illustration - hero main */
  .illus { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
  .illus-bg { fill: var(--forest); }
  .illus-mid { fill: var(--forest-soft); }
  .illus-light { fill: var(--bronze); }
  .illus-soft { fill: var(--bronze-soft); }
  .illus-glow { fill: rgba(255,235,180,0.85); }

  /* ---------- Hero ---------- */
  .hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 180px 0 80px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: end;
  }
  .hero-left { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
  .hero-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  }
  .hero-tag .dot {
    width: 6px; height: 6px;
    background: var(--bronze);
    border-radius: 50%;
  }
  .hero-title { margin-bottom: 32px; }
  .hero-title .line { display: block; overflow: hidden; }
  .hero-title span {
    display: inline-block;
    animation: rise 1.2s var(--ease) backwards;
  }
  .hero-title .line:nth-child(1) span { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
  .hero-title .line:nth-child(2) span { animation-delay: 0.25s; }
  .hero-title .line:nth-child(3) span { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
  @keyframes rise {
    from { transform: translateY(100%); opacity: 0; }
    to { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
  }
  .hero-sub {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    max-width: 480px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    animation: fade 1s var(--ease) 0.7s backwards;
  }
  @keyframes fade { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
  .hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    animation: fade 1s var(--ease) 0.85s backwards;
  }

  .hero-right {
    position: relative;
    height: 620px;
  }
  .hero-illus-main {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; right: 0;
    width: 78%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(20,39,30,0.25);
    background: var(--forest-deep);
    animation: fade 1.4s var(--ease) 0.2s backwards;
  }
  .hero-illus-accent {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 40px;
    left: 0;
    width: 50%;
    height: 280px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(20,39,30,0.2);
    border: 8px solid var(--ivory);
    background: var(--bronze);
    animation: fade 1.4s var(--ease) 0.5s backwards;
  }

  .hero-stat {
    position: absolute;
    top: 30px;
    left: -20px;
    background: var(--ivory);
    color: var(--ink);
    padding: 18px 22px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    z-index: 3;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(20,39,30,0.15);
    animation: fade 1.2s var(--ease) 0.9s backwards;
  }
  .hero-stat .num {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 2px;
  }
  .hero-stat .num small { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--muted); }
  .hero-stat .label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-top: 6px;
  }
  .hero-stat .stars {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2px;
    margin-top: 8px;
    color: var(--bronze);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
  }

  /* Marquee */
  .marquee {
    margin-top: 100px;
    padding: 26px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .marquee-track {
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 60px;
    animation: scroll 40s linear infinite;
  }
  .marquee-item {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 60px;
  }
  .marquee-item::after {
    content: "✦";
    color: var(--bronze);
    font-style: normal;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  @keyframes scroll {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  }

  section { position: relative; }
  .section { padding: 120px 0; }

  .section-head {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
    gap: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 70px;
    align-items: end;
  }
  .section-head .lead p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    max-width: 460px;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }

  /* ---------- About ---------- */
  .about {
    background: var(--forest);
    color: var(--ivory);
    border-radius: 24px;
    margin: 0 32px;
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .about::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -200px; right: -200px;
    width: 500px; height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(176,138,79,0.18), transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .about .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
  .about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .about h2 { color: var(--ivory); margin-bottom: 32px; }
  .about h2 em { color: var(--bronze-soft); font-style: italic; font-weight: 300; }
  .about p { color: rgba(244,239,230,0.78); margin-bottom: 18px; line-height: 1.75; max-width: 520px; }
  .about .eyebrow { color: var(--bronze-soft); }
  .about .eyebrow::before { background: var(--bronze-soft); }

  .about-visual {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--forest-deep);
  }

  .about-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 44px 56px;
    margin-top: 56px;
    padding-top: 44px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(244,239,230,0.18);
  }
  @media (max-width: 540px) {
    .about-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 36px 32px; }
  }
  .stat .num {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--bronze-soft);
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 4px;
  }
  .stat .num sup {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--ivory);
  }
  .stat .num {
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .stat .num sup { line-height: 1; }
  .stat .num-prefix {
    font-size: 0.6em;
    color: var(--ivory);
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-top: 0.18em;
    margin-right: 1px;
  }
  .stat .num-suffix {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: 0.42em;
    color: var(--ivory);
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-top: 0.32em;
    margin-left: 2px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  }
  .stat .label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(244,239,230,0.6);
    margin-top: 10px;
  }

  /* ---------- Services ---------- */
  .services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-left: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .service-card {
    border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding: 50px 36px;
    background: var(--ivory);
    transition: background 0.5s var(--ease);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  .service-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--forest);
    transform: translateY(100%);
    transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease);
    z-index: 0;
  }
  .service-card:hover::before { transform: translateY(0); }
  .service-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; transition: color 0.4s var(--ease); }
  .service-card:hover > * { color: var(--ivory); }

  .service-num {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--bronze);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    display: block;
  }
  .service-card:hover .service-num { color: var(--bronze-soft); }

  .service-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
  }
  .service-card:hover .service-icon {
    border-color: var(--bronze-soft);
    background: rgba(176,138,79,0.12);
  }
  .service-icon svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    stroke: currentColor;
    fill: none;
    stroke-width: 1.4;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }

  .service-card h3 { margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .service-card p { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.65; }
  .service-card:hover p { color: rgba(244,239,230,0.75); }

  .service-link {
    margin-top: 28px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .service-link svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease); }
  .service-card:hover .service-link svg { transform: translate(4px, -4px); }

  /* ---------- Projects (Modern Card Layout) ---------- */
  .projects { background: var(--ivory-soft); }

  .projects-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .project-card {
    background: var(--ivory);
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
                box-shadow 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
                border-color 0.5s var(--ease);
    will-change: transform;
    isolation: isolate;
  }
  .project-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -30px rgba(20, 39, 30, 0.30);
    border-color: rgba(176,138,79,0.4);
  }

  .project-card-media {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--forest);
  }
  .project-card-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
                filter 0.6s var(--ease);
    will-change: transform;
  }
  .project-card:hover .project-card-media img {
    transform: scale(1.09);
    filter: brightness(0.85) saturate(1.1);
  }
  .project-card-media::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20,39,30,0.05) 0%, transparent 30%, transparent 60%, rgba(20,39,30,0.6) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
    transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .project-card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 18px;
    left: 18px;
    background: rgba(244, 239, 230, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 7px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.66rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--forest);
    z-index: 3;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease), background 0.4s var(--ease);
  }
  .project-card-badge::before {
    content: "";
    width: 6px; height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--bronze);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(176,138,79,0.18);
    animation: pulse 2.4s infinite;
  }
  .project-card-badge.badge-new::before { background: #4a9d6e; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(74,157,110,0.2); }
  .project-card-badge.badge-selling::before { background: #c9a877; }
  .project-card-badge.badge-limited::before { background: #c45a3a; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(196,90,58,0.22); }
  .project-card:hover .project-card-badge {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    background: rgba(244, 239, 230, 1);
  }

  .project-card-num {
    position: absolute;
    top: 18px;
    right: 22px;
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--ivory);
    text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(20,39,30,0.5);
    z-index: 3;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  }

  .project-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(31,58,46,0.55), rgba(20,39,30,0.7));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .project-card:hover .project-card-overlay { opacity: 1; }

  .project-card-explore {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 26px;
    background: var(--ivory);
    color: var(--ink);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
    transform: translateY(14px) scale(0.95);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
                opacity 0.5s var(--ease);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(20,39,30,0.25);
  }
  .project-card:hover .project-card-explore {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
    transition-delay: 0.08s;
  }
  .project-card-explore svg {
    width: 12px; height: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
  }
  .project-card:hover .project-card-explore svg { transform: translate(3px, -3px); }

  .project-card-content {
    padding: 28px 32px 34px;
    position: relative;
  }

  .project-card-loc {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .project-card-loc svg {
    width: 13px; height: 13px;
    color: var(--bronze);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .project-card-content h3 {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.7rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
    transition: color 0.4s var(--ease);
  }
  .project-card:hover .project-card-content h3 { color: var(--forest); }

  .project-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }

  .project-card-tags {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .project-card-tag {
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    transition: border-color 0.4s var(--ease), color 0.4s var(--ease), background 0.4s var(--ease);
  }
  .project-card:hover .project-card-tag {
    border-color: rgba(176,138,79,0.4);
    background: rgba(176,138,79,0.06);
  }

  /* Card entrance — overrides reveal-stagger defaults for richer effect */
  .projects-cards.reveal-stagger > .project-card {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(0, 50px, 0);
    transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
                transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  }
  .projects-cards.reveal-stagger.visible > .project-card {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }
  .projects-cards.reveal-stagger.visible > .project-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
  .projects-cards.reveal-stagger.visible > .project-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
  .projects-cards.reveal-stagger.visible > .project-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.25s; }
  .projects-cards.reveal-stagger.visible > .project-card:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.35s; }

  
  /* 5th card spans both columns as a feature card */
  .project-card-feature {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
    align-items: stretch;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .project-card-feature .project-card-media {
    aspect-ratio: auto;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 420px;
  }
  .project-card-feature .project-card-content {
    padding: 48px 52px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .project-card-feature .project-card-content h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.4vw, 2.2rem);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .project-card-feature .project-card-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
  }
  .project-card-badge.badge-prelaunch::before {
    background: #4a6d9d;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(74,109,157,0.22);
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .project-card-feature { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .project-card-feature .project-card-media { min-height: 280px; aspect-ratio: 16 / 11; }
    .project-card-feature .project-card-content { padding: 28px 30px 32px; }
  }

  /* ---------- Why Us ---------- */
  .why { padding: 140px 0; }
  .why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: start;
  }
  .why-left { position: sticky; top: 120px; }
  .why-left h2 { margin-bottom: 30px; margin-top: 24px; }
  .why-left h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--bronze); font-weight: 300; }
  .why-left > p { color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 420px; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 32px; }

  .why-stat-card {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 24px 30px;
    background: var(--forest);
    color: var(--ivory);
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }
  .why-stat-card .num {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--bronze-soft);
    line-height: 1;
  }
  .why-stat-card .label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 6px;
    opacity: 0.75;
  }

  .why-items { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .why-item {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding: 28px 0;
    position: relative;
  }
  .why-item:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .why-item-head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .why-item-num {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--bronze);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .why-item h4 { flex: 1; font-size: 1.4rem; }
  .why-item p {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    padding-left: 44px;
  }

  /* ---------- What Makes Us Different ---------- */
  .differentiators { padding: 110px 0; }
  .diff-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
  }
  .diff-card {
    padding: 50px 44px;
    background: var(--ivory-soft);
    border-radius: 14px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), background 0.4s var(--ease);
  }
  .diff-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    background: var(--forest);
    color: var(--ivory);
  }
  .diff-card:hover p { color: rgba(244,239,230,0.78); }
  .diff-card:hover .diff-num { color: var(--bronze-soft); border-color: rgba(201,168,119,0.4); }
  .diff-num {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--bronze);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
    transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
  }
  .diff-card h3 { margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .diff-card p { color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.7; font-size: 0.95rem; transition: color 0.4s var(--ease); }

  /* ---------- Journey Timeline ---------- */
  .journey { padding: 110px 0; }
  .timeline {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 160px 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    position: relative;
  }
  .timeline-item {
    display: contents;
  }
  .timeline-year {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--bronze);
    padding: 36px 0 36px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    position: relative;
  }
  .timeline-year::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: -5px;
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    background: var(--bronze);
    border-radius: 50%;
  }
  .timeline-content {
    padding: 36px 0 36px 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .timeline-content h4 { margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .timeline-content p { color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.75; max-width: 640px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .timeline-item:last-child .timeline-year,
  .timeline-item:last-child .timeline-content {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  }


  .timeline-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 4px 0 14px;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 6px 28px;
    max-width: 640px;
  }
  .timeline-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 18px;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
  .timeline-list li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0.6em;
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    background: var(--bronze);
    border-radius: 50%;
  }
  .timeline-content p + p { margin-top: 12px; }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .timeline-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 4px; }
  }

  /* ---------- Awards ---------- */
  .awards { padding: 110px 0; }
  .awards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
  }
  .award-card {
    padding: 60px 44px;
    background: var(--forest);
    color: var(--ivory);
    border-radius: 16px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
  }
  .award-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); }
  .award-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(176,138,79,0.18), transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .award-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .award-year {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--bronze-soft);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  }
  .award-card h3 { color: var(--ivory); margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 1.8rem; }
  .award-card p {
    color: rgba(244,239,230,0.7);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }
  .award-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--bronze-soft);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,119,0.3);
    padding-bottom: 4px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
  }
  .award-link:hover { color: var(--ivory); border-color: var(--ivory); }
  .award-link svg { width: 11px; height: 11px; transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
  .award-link:hover svg { transform: translate(3px, -3px); }

  /* ---------- Investment ---------- */
  .invest {
    position: relative;
    padding: 140px 0;
    background: var(--forest-deep);
    color: var(--ivory);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .invest::before {
    content: "GURUGRAM";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -60px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: clamp(8rem, 22vw, 22rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    color: rgba(244,239,230,0.04);
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .invest .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
  .invest-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .invest h2 { color: var(--ivory); margin-bottom: 30px; margin-top: 20px; }
  .invest h2 em { color: var(--bronze-soft); font-style: italic; font-weight: 300; }
  .invest p { color: rgba(244,239,230,0.75); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 24px; max-width: 480px; }
  .invest .eyebrow { color: var(--bronze-soft); }
  .invest .eyebrow::before { background: var(--bronze-soft); }

  .invest-metrics {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 50px;
  }
  .metric {
    padding: 30px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(244,239,230,0.18);
  }
  .metric .num {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    color: var(--bronze-soft);
    line-height: 1;
  }
  .metric .label {
    color: rgba(244,239,230,0.65);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 10px;
  }

  /* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
  .testimonials { padding: 130px 0; }
  .testimonial-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
  }
  .testimonial {
    padding: 50px;
    background: var(--ivory-soft);
    border-radius: 16px;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease);
  }
  .testimonial:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 50px rgba(20,39,30,0.08);
  }
  .testimonial::before {
    content: "“";
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px; right: 40px;
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: 6rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--bronze);
    opacity: 0.3;
  }
  .testimonial-quote {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-weight: 400;
  }
  .testimonial-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .testimonial-avatar {
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--forest);
    color: var(--ivory);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .testimonial-author { font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .testimonial-role { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 2px; }

  /* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
  .faq { background: var(--ivory-soft); padding: 130px 0; }
  .faq-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
    gap: 80px;
  }
  .faq-items { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-strong); }
  .faq-q {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 28px 0;
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
    transition: color 0.3s;
  }
  .faq-q:hover { color: var(--forest); }
  .faq-toggle {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
  }
  .faq-toggle svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
  }
  .faq-item.open .faq-toggle {
    background: var(--forest);
    color: var(--ivory);
    border-color: var(--forest);
  }
  .faq-item.open .faq-toggle svg { transform: rotate(45deg); }

  .faq-a {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.5s var(--ease);
  }
  .faq-a-inner {
    padding-bottom: 28px;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 90%;
  }
  .faq-item.open .faq-a { max-height: 400px; }

  /* ---------- Contact Form ---------- */
  .contact-section { padding: 110px 0; background: var(--ivory-soft); }
  .contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: start;
  }
  .contact-info {
    margin-top: 50px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  }
  .contact-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 100px 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 20px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    align-items: center;
  }
  .contact-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .contact-value {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--ink);
  }
  .contact-value a { transition: color 0.3s; }
  .contact-value a:hover { color: var(--bronze); }

  .contact-form {
    padding: 50px 44px;
    background: var(--ivory);
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .form-field { margin-bottom: 20px; }
  .form-field label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .form-field input,
  .form-field select,
  .form-field textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    background: var(--ivory-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 6px;
    color: var(--ink);
    transition: border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s;
  }
  .form-field input:focus,
  .form-field select:focus,
  .form-field textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--bronze);
    background: var(--ivory);
  }
  .form-field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 100px; font-family: var(--sans); }
  .form-check {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
  }
  .form-check input { width: 16px; height: 16px; margin-top: 3px; accent-color: var(--forest); }
  .form-check label { line-height: 1.5; }

  /* ---------- CTA ---------- */
  .cta {
    margin: 0 32px;
    padding: 110px 60px;
    background: var(--forest);
    color: var(--ivory);
    border-radius: 24px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .cta::before, .cta::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .cta::before {
    top: -150px; left: -150px;
    width: 400px; height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(176,138,79,0.22), transparent 70%);
  }
  .cta::after {
    bottom: -150px; right: -150px;
    width: 400px; height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(176,138,79,0.15), transparent 70%);
  }
  .cta .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
  .cta h2 {
    color: var(--ivory);
    margin: 20px auto 30px;
    max-width: 800px;
  }
  .cta h2 em { color: var(--bronze-soft); font-style: italic; font-weight: 300; }
  .cta-sub {
    color: rgba(244,239,230,0.7);
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
  }
  .cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .cta .eyebrow { color: var(--bronze-soft); justify-content: center; }
  .cta .eyebrow::before { background: var(--bronze-soft); }

  /* ---------- Footer ---------- */
  footer { padding: 100px 0 40px; background: var(--ivory); }
  .footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.4fr;
    gap: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
  }
  .footer-brand .logo { margin-bottom: 22px; }
  .footer-brand p { color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 320px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 28px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
  .socials a {
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    transition: all 0.3s;
  }
  .socials a:hover {
    background: var(--forest);
    color: var(--ivory);
    border-color: var(--forest);
  }
  .socials svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

  .footer-col h5 {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .footer-col ul { list-style: none; }
  .footer-col li { margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .footer-col a {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    transition: color 0.3s, padding-left 0.3s;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  .footer-col a:hover { color: var(--forest); padding-left: 6px; }
  .footer-col p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.7; }

  .footer-bottom {
    padding-top: 30px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .footer-bottom a { transition: color 0.3s; }
  .footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--forest); }

  .reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: opacity 0.9s var(--ease), transform 0.9s var(--ease);
  }
  .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

  /* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
  @media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 60px; }
    .hero-right { height: 480px; }
    .section-head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
    .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .about-grid, .invest-grid, .why-grid, .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 50px; }
    .why-left { position: static; }
    .testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 50px; }
    .nav-links { display: none; }
    .menu-toggle { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 40px; height: 40px; border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius: 50%; }
    .nav-phone { display: none; }
    .diff-grid, .awards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .timeline { grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr; }
    .timeline-year { font-size: 1.6rem; padding: 28px 0; }
    .timeline-content { padding: 28px 0 28px 28px; }
    .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 50px; }
    .projects-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .container { padding: 0 20px; }
    .hero { padding: 130px 0 60px; }
    .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
    .hero-actions .btn { justify-content: center; }
    .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .section { padding: 80px 0; }
    .about, .cta { margin: 0 16px; padding: 60px 24px; }
    .testimonial { padding: 36px 28px; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .project-row { grid-template-columns: 40px 1fr; gap: 16px; padding: 24px 0; }
    .project-meta, .project-thumb { display: none; }
    .project-card-content { padding: 22px 22px 26px; }
    .project-card-content h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; }
    .project-card-desc { font-size: 0.88rem; }
    .project-card-badge { font-size: 0.6rem; padding: 6px 11px; }
    .hero-stat { left: 10px; top: 10px; padding: 14px 18px; }
    .hero-stat .num { font-size: 1.6rem; }
    .invest-metrics { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
    .why-item p { padding-left: 0; }
    .diff-card { padding: 36px 28px; }
    .award-card { padding: 44px 28px; }
    .timeline { grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr; }
    .timeline-year { font-size: 1.3rem; padding: 22px 0; }
    .timeline-content { padding: 22px 0 22px 20px; }
    .timeline-content h4 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
    .contact-form { padding: 32px 24px; }
    .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
    .contact-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 4px; padding: 16px 0; }
  }

  /* Disable original CSS-only hero animations — we'll orchestrate with GSAP */
  .hero-title span,
  .hero-sub,
  .hero-actions,
  .hero-illus-main,
  .hero-illus-accent,
  .hero-stat {
    animation: none !important;
  }

  /* Page loader (cinematic curtain) */
  .page-loader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--ivory);
    z-index: 9999;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .page-loader-mark {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--ink);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    animation: loaderPulse 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  @keyframes loaderPulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.08); opacity: 1; }
  }

  /* Clip-path reveal containers (hero images) */
  .clip-reveal {
    clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0);
  }

  /* Floating animation for icons / decorative elements */
  @keyframes float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-6px); }
  }
  .float-anim { animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .float-anim-slow { animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite; }

  /* Subtle radial glow pulse for accent backgrounds */
  @keyframes glowBreath {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.18; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.28; transform: scale(1.06); }
  }
  .about::before,
  .cta::before,
  .cta::after {
    animation: glowBreath 8s ease-in-out infinite;
    will-change: opacity, transform;
  }
  .cta::after { animation-delay: 4s; }

  /* GPU acceleration helpers */
  .gpu { transform: translateZ(0); will-change: transform; }

  /* Service icon micro-float on hover */
  .service-card .service-icon { transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ease), background 0.4s var(--ease); }
  .service-card:hover .service-icon { transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(-3deg) scale(1.05); }

  /* Button magnetic feel — built on top of existing hover */
  .btn { transition: background 0.4s var(--ease), color 0.4s var(--ease), transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease); }
  .btn-dark:hover { box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -8px rgba(20,39,30,0.35); }
  .btn-light:hover { box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -8px rgba(176,138,79,0.45); }

  /* Card lift with shadow gain */
  .testimonial, .diff-card, .award-card { will-change: transform; }

  /* Image hover zoom — apply to images inside any *-visual or *-thumb */
  .about-visual img,
  .hero-illus-main img,
  .hero-illus-accent img,
  .project-thumb img { transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1); will-change: transform; }
  .about-visual:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
  .project-row:hover .project-thumb img { transform: scale(1.08); }

  /* Project row arrow indicator that slides in on hover */
  .project-row::after {
    content: "→";
    position: absolute;
    right: -36px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(0, -50%);
    color: var(--bronze);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    font-family: var(--display);
  }
  .project-row:hover::after { right: 0; opacity: 1; }

  /* Counter root style */
  .counter { display: inline-block; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }

  /* Marquee — slow + pause on hover */
  .marquee:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
  .marquee { mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent); -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent); }

  /* Custom cursor */
  .cursor-dot,
  .cursor-ring {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9998;
    border-radius: 50%;
    mix-blend-mode: difference;
    will-change: transform;
  }
  .cursor-dot {
    width: 6px; height: 6px;
    background: #f4efe6;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  }
  .cursor-ring {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(244,239,230,0.55);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: width 0.3s var(--ease), height 0.3s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ease), background 0.3s var(--ease);
  }
  .cursor-ring.hover {
    width: 60px; height: 60px;
    background: rgba(244,239,230,0.08);
    border-color: rgba(244,239,230,0.9);
  }
  body.cursor-active,
  body.cursor-active * { cursor: none !important; }
  @media (hover: none), (pointer: coarse) {
    .cursor-dot, .cursor-ring { display: none !important; }
  }

  /* Reveal state baseline (overrides existing for richer staged reveal) */
  .reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(0, 36px, 0);
    transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
  }
  .reveal.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }
  .reveal-stagger > * {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(0, 28px, 0);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  }
  .reveal-stagger.visible > * { opacity: 1; transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  .reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.06s; }
  .reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.14s; }
  .reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.22s; }
  .reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.30s; }
  .reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.38s; }
  .reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.46s; }
  .reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.54s; }
  .reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.62s; }

  /* Hero word-mask reveal */
  .word-mask { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden; vertical-align: bottom; }
  .word-mask > span { display: inline-block; transform: translateY(110%); transition: transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1); }
  .word-mask.reveal-on > span { transform: translateY(0); }

  /* Section indicator (scroll progress) */
  .scroll-progress {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bronze), var(--forest));
    width: 0%;
    z-index: 99;
    transition: width 0.1s linear;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  /* Accessibility — full motion shutdown */
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after {
      animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
      animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
      transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
      scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }
    .reveal, .reveal-stagger > *, .word-mask > span {
      opacity: 1 !important;
      transform: none !important;
      clip-path: none !important;
    }
    .marquee-track { animation: none !important; }
    .cursor-dot, .cursor-ring { display: none !important; }
    .float-anim, .float-anim-slow { animation: none !important; }
    .about::before, .cta::before, .cta::after { animation: none !important; }
  }

  /* Mobile reductions */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cursor-dot, .cursor-ring { display: none !important; }
    .float-anim, .float-anim-slow { animation-duration: 6s; }
    .project-row::after { display: none; }
  }

  /* ---------- Founder's Note ---------- */
  .founder-note {
    padding: 130px 0;
    background: var(--ivory-soft);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .founder-note::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 6%;
    right: -8%;
    width: 620px;
    height: 620px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(176,138,79,0.10), transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
  }
  .founder-note > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

  .founder-head {
    margin-bottom: 90px;
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .founder-head h2 { margin: 0 auto; }
  .founder-sub {
    margin: 26px auto 0;
    max-width: 560px;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }

  .founder-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
  }

  .founder-portrait { position: sticky; top: 120px; }
  .portrait-frame {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    background: var(--forest);
    box-shadow:
      0 40px 80px -30px rgba(20,39,30,0.45),
      0 0 0 1px rgba(176,138,79,0.18),
      inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(244,239,230,0.04);
    transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease);
  }
  .portrait-frame:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
  .portrait-frame img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 1.6s var(--ease);
  }
  .portrait-frame:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); }
  .portrait-corner {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(244,239,230,0.12);
    border-radius: 10px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .portrait-frame::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -1px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 70%, rgba(20,39,30,0.4));
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .founder-byline {
    margin-top: 30px;
    padding-left: 4px;
  }
  .founder-byline h3 {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .founder-byline p {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--bronze);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin: 0;
  }

  .founder-message {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 50px;
  }
  .founder-block h4 {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 26px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .founder-block h4::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 16px;
    width: 16px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--bronze);
  }
  .founder-block > p {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    line-height: 1.85;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    max-width: 620px;
  }
  .founder-block > p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

  .philosophy-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 24px;
  }
  .philosophy-card {
    padding: 20px 22px;
    background: var(--ivory);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.5s var(--ease), background 0.4s var(--ease);
    cursor: default;
  }
  .philosophy-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: rgba(176,138,79,0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -14px rgba(20,39,30,0.18);
  }
  .philo-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(176,138,79,0.12);
    color: var(--bronze);
    transition: background 0.4s var(--ease), transform 0.5s var(--ease);
  }
  .philosophy-card:hover .philo-icon {
    background: var(--bronze);
    color: var(--ivory);
    transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06);
  }
  .philo-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
  .philosophy-card h5 {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--ink);
    line-height: 1.3;
    letter-spacing: 0.005em;
  }
  .philosophy-grid .philosophy-card:nth-child(5) {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .future-goals {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 22px 0 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px 32px;
  }
  .future-goals li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .future-goals li::before {
    content: "";
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--forest);
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23f4efe6' stroke-width='3' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'><polyline points='20 6 9 17 4 12'/></svg>");
    background-size: 11px;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
  }

  .founder-quote {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 100px auto 80px;
    max-width: 900px;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 70px;
  }
  .founder-quote .quote-mark {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: 7rem;
    color: var(--bronze);
    opacity: 0.32;
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    left: 30px;
    line-height: 1;
    font-style: italic;
    user-select: none;
  }
  .founder-quote blockquote {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 2.6vw, 2.3rem);
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin: 0;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  }
  .founder-quote blockquote em {
    color: var(--bronze);
    font-style: italic;
  }
  .founder-quote cite {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 34px;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-style: normal;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .founder-quote cite::before {
    content: "— ";
    color: var(--bronze);
  }

  .founder-closing {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 56px 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .founder-closing p {
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    line-height: 1.85;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
  }
  .founder-closing p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
  .founder-closing .closing-emphasis {
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.65rem);
    color: var(--ink);
    margin: 28px 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  .founder-cta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 56px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  @media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .founder-note { padding: 100px 0; }
    .founder-grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 60px;
    }
    .founder-portrait {
      position: static;
      max-width: 440px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      width: 100%;
    }
    .founder-byline { text-align: center; padding-left: 0; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .founder-note { padding: 70px 0; }
    .founder-head { margin-bottom: 50px; }
    .founder-grid { gap: 44px; margin-bottom: 50px; }
    .founder-message { gap: 38px; }
    .founder-block h4 { font-size: 1.3rem; padding-left: 22px; }
    .founder-block h4::before { top: 13px; width: 12px; }
    .philosophy-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; }
    .philosophy-grid .philosophy-card:nth-child(5) { grid-column: auto; }
    .future-goals { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; }
    .founder-quote {
      padding: 0 12px;
      margin: 50px auto;
    }
    .founder-quote .quote-mark {
      left: -4px;
      top: -36px;
      font-size: 4rem;
    }
    .founder-closing { padding: 40px 16px; }
    .founder-cta { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; padding: 0 8px; }
    .founder-cta .btn { justify-content: center; }
  }

  /* ---------- Form Status Messages ---------- */
  .form-status {
    margin-top: 18px;
    padding: 0 18px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: max-height 0.4s ease, opacity 0.4s ease, padding 0.4s ease, margin 0.4s ease;
  }
  .form-status.show {
    max-height: 200px;
    opacity: 1;
    padding: 14px 18px;
  }
  .form-status-success {
    background: rgba(31, 58, 46, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(31, 58, 46, 0.25);
    color: #1f3a2e;
  }
  .form-status-error {
    background: rgba(178, 67, 53, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(178, 67, 53, 0.25);
    color: #8a3a2e;
  }
  .contact-submit:disabled {
    cursor: wait;
  }

  /* ---------- Mobile Menu ---------- */
  .menu-toggle {
    background: transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
    color: var(--ink);
  }
  .menu-toggle svg path {
    transition: d 0.4s var(--ease), opacity 0.3s var(--ease);
  }

  .mobile-menu {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--ivory);
    z-index: 99;
    padding: 100px 32px 40px;
    transform: translateY(-100%);
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
    overflow-y: auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    visibility: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
  }
  .mobile-menu.is-open {
    transform: translateY(0);
    visibility: visible;
    opacity: 1;
  }
  .mobile-menu-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
  }
  .mobile-menu-links a {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--display);
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    padding: 16px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s var(--ease), padding-left 0.3s var(--ease);
  }
  .mobile-menu-links a:hover,
  .mobile-menu-links a:focus {
    color: var(--bronze);
    padding-left: 8px;
  }
  .mobile-menu-cta {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 32px;
  }
  .mobile-menu-cta .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 16px;
  }
  .mobile-menu-phone {
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 20px;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    color: var(--ink-soft);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  }
  .mobile-menu-phone a { color: inherit; }

  body.menu-open {
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  /* hamburger → X transform */
  .menu-toggle.is-open svg path:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg);
    transform-origin: center;
  }
  .menu-toggle.is-open svg path:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
  .menu-toggle.is-open svg path:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg);
    transform-origin: center;
  }

  @media (min-width: 769px) {
    .mobile-menu { display: none; }
  }