@charset "UTF-8";

/* ═══ RESET + VARIABLES ═══ */
*,*::before,*::after{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box}
:root{
  --ink:#0e0d0b;
  --black:#0e0d0b; 
  --charcoal:#1a1a1a; 
  --dark:#4a4540; 
  --mid:#8c837a; 
  --cream:#f5f0e8;
  --parchment:#ebe7e0;
  --white:#fafaf8;
  --gold:#c9a96e;
  --gold-lt:#d4ba87;
  --gold-pale:#e1d3c1;
  --serif:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;
  --sans:'Jost','Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;

  /* Global Luxury Spacing Variables (clamp-based editorial whitespace) */
  --spacing-xs: clamp(0.4rem, 0.8vw, 0.6rem);
  --spacing-sm: clamp(0.8rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem);
  --spacing-md: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.2rem);
  --spacing-lg: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.6rem);
  --spacing-xl: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  --container-max-width: 1200px;
  --container-max-width-wide: 1440px;
}
html{scroll-behavior:auto;overflow-x:hidden}
body{font-family:var(--sans);background:var(--white);color:var(--dark);overflow-x:hidden;cursor:none;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased}

/* ═══ CUSTOM CURSOR ═══ */
#cursor-dot{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;width:6px;height:6px;background:var(--gold);border-radius:50%;pointer-events:none;z-index:99999;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);will-change:transform;transition:width .2s,height .2s}
#cursor-dot.big{width:10px;height:10px}
#cursor-ring{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;width:38px;height:38px;border:1px solid rgba(156,126,84,.5);border-radius:50%;pointer-events:none;z-index:99998;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);will-change:transform;transition:width .45s,height .45s,border-color .35s,background .35s}
#cursor-ring.hov{width:68px;height:68px;border-color:var(--gold);background:rgba(156,126,84,.05)}
#cursor-ring.hov-img{width:88px;height:88px;border-color:rgba(156,126,84,.7);background:rgba(156,126,84,.03)}
#cursor-ring.hov-btn{width:56px;height:56px;border-color:var(--gold);border-width:2px;background:rgba(156,126,84,.08)}


/* ═══ SCROLL PROGRESS BAR ═══ */
.progress-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 2px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--gold-pale) 0%, var(--gold) 50%, var(--gold-lt) 100%);
  z-index: 10001;
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 12px rgba(179, 151, 117, 0.4);
  transition: width 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  will-change: width;
}
.progress-bar::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 150px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6), transparent);
  filter: blur(8px);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* ═══ PAGE LOADER ═══ */
#loader {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: var(--black);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column; gap: 2.6rem;
}

/* Logo mark wrapper */
#loader-logo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
#loader-logo-img {
  width: 56px; height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-top: -6px;
  margin-left: -4px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.88) translateY(8px);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  /* PNG has white bg — mix-blend-mode makes it transparent on dark bg */
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  filter: brightness(1.15) contrast(1.1);
}
/* Subtle breathing ring around the monogram */
#loader-logo-ring {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(179, 151, 117, 0);
  transform: scale(0.7);
  will-change: transform, border-color;
}

/* Progress bar track */
#loader-bar-track {
  width: 180px; height: 2px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 10px;
}
/* Animated fill */
#loader-bar-fill {
  position: absolute; inset-block: 0; left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    rgba(179,151,117,0.4) 0%,
    var(--gold) 60%,
    var(--gold-pale) 100%);
  will-change: width;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(179, 151, 117, 0.5);
}
#loader-bar-fill::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 40px; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.5), transparent);
}

/* Counter */
#loader-counter {
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 2px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  font-weight: 300;
}
#loader-num {
  font-size: 11px;
  display: inline-block;
  min-width: 2ch; text-align: right;
}
.loader-pct-sign {
  font-size: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}



/* ═══ 3D WORK CARDS ═══ */
.work-card, .project-card {transform-style:preserve-3d;will-change:transform}
.work-card-inner, .image-wrapper {position:relative;width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/5;transform-style:preserve-3d;will-change:transform}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{text-decoration:none;color:inherit}

/* ═══ LAYOUT SYSTEM ═══ */
.container{
  max-width: var(--container-max-width);
  width: 90%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}
section{
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px){
  section{ scroll-margin-top: 80px; }
}

/* ═══ TYPOGRAPHY ═══ */
.eyebrow{font-size:10px;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:.35em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-bottom:1.5rem}
.eyebrow::before{content:'';width:32px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);flex-shrink:0}
.section-title{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5vw,4rem);font-weight:300;line-height:1.05;color:var(--black);letter-spacing:.01em}
.section-title em{font-style:italic}
.body-text{font-size:15px;line-height:1.85;color:var(--mid);font-weight:300;max-width:600px}
.cta-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.25em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:400;color:var(--dark);border-bottom:1px solid var(--dark);padding-bottom:5px;transition:all .4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1)}
.cta-link::after{content:'→';font-size:13px;transition:transform .4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1)}
.cta-link:hover{color:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold);gap:18px}
.cta-link:hover::after{transform:translateX(4px)}
.cta-link.light{color:var(--gold-pale);border-color:var(--gold-pale)}
.cta-link.light:hover{color:#fff;border-color:#fff}

/* ═══ NAV (centered logo) ═══ */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 5%;
  height: 110px;
  background: transparent;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.nav.scrolled {
  height: 85px;
  background: rgba(250, 250, 248, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}
.nav-left, .nav-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex: 1;
  z-index: 1;
}
.nav-left {
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding-right: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 6.5rem);
}
.nav-right {
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding-left: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 6.5rem);
  gap: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 3.2rem);
}
.nav-center {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.nav-logo img {
  height: 64px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}
.nav.scrolled .nav-logo img { height: 52px; }
.nav:not(.scrolled) .nav-logo img {
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  filter: brightness(1.2) contrast(1.1);
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 3.2rem);
  list-style: none;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
/* On white/cream background pages, make nav links dark by default if not scrolled */
body.is-category .nav:not(.scrolled) .nav-links a { color: var(--charcoal); }
body.is-category .nav:not(.scrolled) .nav-cta { border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18); color: var(--charcoal); }
body.is-category .nav:not(.scrolled) .nav-logo img { mix-blend-mode: multiply; filter: none; }

.nav.scrolled .nav-links a { color: var(--charcoal); }
.nav-links a.active { color: var(--gold) !important; font-weight: 500; }
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--gold) !important; }
.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -6px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.nav-links a.active::after, .nav-links a:hover::after { width: 20px; }

/* Dropdown */
.dropdown { position: relative; }
.dropdown > a::after { display: none; }
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 16px);
  left: -12px;
  min-width: 180px;
  background: rgba(250, 250, 248, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  padding: 10px 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.3s, visibility 0.3s;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.dropdown-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 9px 22px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  transition: background 0.25s, color 0.25s, padding-left 0.25s;
}
.dropdown-menu a::after { display: none; }
.dropdown-menu a:hover {
  background: rgba(156, 126, 84, 0.06);
  color: var(--gold) !important;
  padding-left: 28px;
}
.dropdown-arrow {
  font-size: 9px;
  margin-left: 5px;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.dropdown:hover .dropdown-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.nav-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  padding: 12px 28px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  line-height: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}
.nav-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: #fff;
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: bottom;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  z-index: -1;
}
.nav.scrolled .nav-cta { 
  color: var(--charcoal); 
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); 
  background: transparent;
}
.nav.scrolled .nav-cta::before {
  background: var(--gold);
}
.nav-cta:hover {
  color: var(--charcoal) !important;
  border-color: #fff;
}
.nav.scrolled .nav-cta:hover {
  color: #fff !important;
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.nav-cta:hover::before {
  transform: scaleY(1);
  transform-origin: top;
}
.nav-dot {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.nav.scrolled .nav-dot { border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.2); }
.nav-cta:hover .nav-dot { 
  border-color: var(--charcoal);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}
.nav.scrolled .nav-cta:hover .nav-dot { border-color: #fff; }
.nav-dot::after {
  content: '';
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  background: currentColor;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.nav-cta:hover .nav-dot::after { transform: scale(1.2); }

.hero {
  position: relative;
  height: 100vh;
  height: 100dvh;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--black);
}
.hero-media {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 35%; /* architectural focus composition */
  transform-origin: center;
  will-change: transform, filter;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}
.hero-media.loaded {
  opacity: 1;
}
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(14, 13, 11, 0.2) 0%,
    rgba(14, 13, 11, 0.32) 100%
  );
  z-index: 2;
  will-change: opacity;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  z-index: 3;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}
.hero-eyebrow {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 300;
  letter-spacing: .42em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-pale);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
}
.hero-h1 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.2vw, 5.5rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  color: #FDFBF7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.hero-h1 .line {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-h1 .line span {
  display: block;
  transform: translateY(115%);
  opacity: 0;
}
.hero-h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-pale);
}
.hero-sub {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 300;
  letter-spacing: .35em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.38);
  opacity: 0;
}
.hero-scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2.5rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: 3;
}
.scroll-label{font-size:8px;letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.28);font-weight:300}
.scroll-line{width:1px;height:52px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.scroll-line::after{content:'';position:absolute;top:-100%;left:0;width:1px;height:60%;background:linear-gradient(to bottom,transparent,var(--gold));animation:lineDrop 2.2s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes lineDrop{0%{top:-60%;opacity:0}30%{opacity:1}100%{top:110%;opacity:0}}


/* ═══ ABOUT (50/50) ═══ */
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;min-height:min(80vh,600px)}
.split-text{padding:5rem 5rem 5rem 6rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:1.6rem;position:relative}
.split-img{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
/* Image transition is handled by animations.css img-panel-wrap system */
.split-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;}
.quote{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1rem,1.5vw,1.25rem);font-style:italic;font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;color:var(--dark);border-left:2px solid var(--gold);padding-left:1.8rem}
/* Oversized watermark monogram */
.split-wm{position:absolute;right:-0.1em;bottom:-0.15em;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(7rem,14vw,13rem);font-weight:700;color:rgba(122,100,75,0.025);line-height:1;user-select:none;pointer-events:none;z-index:0;letter-spacing:-0.02em}
.split-text > *{position:relative;z-index:1}

/* ═══ SERVICES ═══ */
.services { background: var(--cream); }
.services-top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; gap: 3rem; margin-bottom: 5rem; }
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}
.svc {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 4.5rem 3.5rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(179,151,117,0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.8rem;
  z-index: 1;
}
.svc:hover {
  background: var(--charcoal);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}
.svc-num {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.svc-name {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  line-height: 1.2;
  transition: color 0.6s ease;
}
.svc-desc {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--mid);
  font-weight: 300;
  max-width: 280px;
  transition: color 0.6s ease;
}
.svc:hover .svc-name { color: #fff; }
.svc:hover .svc-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .services-top { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; text-align: left; }
  .services-top div:last-child { text-align: left; }
  .svc { padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem; }
  .svc-arrow { top: 3.5rem; right: 2.5rem; }
}

/* ═══ GALLERY / WORKS ═══ */
.works{background:var(--black);}
.works-header{margin-bottom:1.5rem;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end}
.works-grid {
  display: block;
  column-count: 3;
  column-gap: 48px;
}
@media (max-width: 1560px) {
  .works-grid {
    column-count: 3;
    column-gap: 36px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .works-grid {
    column-count: 2;
    column-gap: 32px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .works-grid {
    column-count: 1;
    column-gap: 0;
  }
}

/* Centered masonry fallback when grid has few items (e.g. hospitality page with 1 item) */
.works-grid.works-grid--centered {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  column-count: auto;
  gap: 48px;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.works-grid.works-grid--centered .project-card {
  flex: 0 1 800px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 1560px) {
  .works-grid.works-grid--centered {
    gap: 36px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .works-grid.works-grid--centered {
    gap: 32px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .works-grid.works-grid--centered {
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .works-grid.works-grid--centered .project-card {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
  }
}

.work-card, .project-card {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  break-inside: avoid;
  position: relative;
  background: transparent; /* Remove traditional card background */
  border: none; /* Remove traditional card border */
  padding: 0; /* Remove traditional card padding */
  box-shadow: none; /* Remove traditional card shadow */
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
@media (max-width: 1560px) {
  .works-grid .work-card, .works-grid .project-card {
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .works-grid .work-card, .works-grid .project-card {
    margin-bottom: 32px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .works-grid .work-card, .works-grid .project-card {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
}
.works .work-card, .works .project-card {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}
.work-card-inner, .image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 32px; /* Rounded editorial image corners */
  background: #efe7db; /* Warm luxury ivory/beige matted background */
  border: 1px solid rgba(199, 164, 107, 0.12); /* Thin inner framing border */
  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04); /* Soft shadow on the image container */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0; /* Remove inner padding so image fills the container */
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              box-shadow 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
/* Uniform image container heights for perfect layout rhythm & alignment */
.works-grid .work-card .work-card-inner,
.works-grid .project-card:not(.landscape) .image-wrapper {
  height: clamp(520px, 46vw, 720px); /* 720px height frame on desktop */
}
.works .work-card-inner,
.works .project-card:not(.landscape) .image-wrapper {
  background: #1C1A18;
  border-color: rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.12);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  height: clamp(500px, 40vw, 720px);
}
.work-card:hover .work-card-inner,
.project-card:not(.landscape):hover .image-wrapper {
  transform: translateY(-8px); /* Image container soft lift animation */
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(199, 164, 107, 0.14); /* Glow and lift shadow */
}
.work-card img, .project-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; /* Default to cover to fill container */
  object-position: center;
  filter: brightness(0.97) contrast(1.02);
  transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              filter 0.8s ease;
  will-change: transform;
  display: block;
}
.work-card img.img-contain, .project-card img.img-contain {
  object-fit: contain !important; /* Contain fallback for landscape architecture */
  background: #efe7db;
}
.work-card:hover img, .project-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.02) !important; /* Soft image zoom hover effect */
  filter: brightness(1.02) contrast(1.03); /* Subtle brightness shift */
}
.work-cap, .project-card .content {
  position: relative;
  padding: 28px 0 0 0; /* pt-7 padding top, no sides/bottom padding */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  z-index: 2;
  transform: none;
  opacity: 1;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.work-cap-title, .project-card .content h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 3vw, 4rem); /* Premium editorial scale up to 4rem */
  font-weight: 300;
  color: #1b1714; /* Dark charcoal text */
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.02; /* Tight leading */
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  transition: color 0.4s ease;
}
.works .work-cap-title, .works .project-card .content h3 {
  color: #fff;
}
.work-cap-loc, .project-card .content p {
  font-size: 13px; /* text-sm */
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #c7a46b; /* Luxury gold tagline */
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 12px; /* mt-3 */
}
.work-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px; /* Floating top-6 placement */
  right: 24px; /* Floating right-6 placement */
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35); /* bg-black/35 */
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px); /* backdrop-blur-xl */
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px; /* text-[11px] */
  letter-spacing: 0.22em; /* tracking-[0.22em] */
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 12px 24px; /* px-6 py-3 */
  border-radius: 999px; /* rounded-full */
  opacity: 0.85;
  transform: none;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 5;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}
.work-card:hover .work-badge, .project-card:hover .work-badge {
  background: #c7a46b;
  color: #fff;
  border-color: #c7a46b;
  transform: translateY(-2px); /* Soft float up */
  opacity: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(199, 164, 107, 0.4); /* Badge hover glow */
}

/* ─── LANDSCAPE PROJECT IMAGE FIX ─── */
.project-card.landscape {
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 0;
}
.project-card.landscape:hover .image-wrapper {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(199, 164, 107, 0.14);
}
.project-card.landscape .image-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 28px;
  position: relative; /* Anchor for absolute .work-badge */
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              box-shadow 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.project-card.landscape img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
}
.project-card.landscape .image-space {
  height: auto;
  min-height: unset;
  padding: 0;
}
.project-card.landscape .content {
  padding: 28px 0 0 0;
}

/* ═══ CTA BAND ═══ */
.cta-band{background:var(--white);padding:80px 0;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-top:1px solid rgba(156,126,84,.1)}
.cta-band h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(2.5rem,5vw,4.5rem);font-weight:300;line-height:1.05;color:var(--black);max-width:900px;margin:0 auto 3.5rem}
.cta-band h2 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold)}
.cta-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border:1px solid var(--gold);color:var(--gold);padding:20px 60px;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.35em;text-transform:uppercase;position:relative;overflow:hidden;transition:color .4s}
.cta-btn::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:var(--gold);transform:translateX(-101%);transition:transform .4s}
.cta-btn span{position:relative;z-index:1}
.cta-btn:hover{color:#fff}
.cta-btn:hover::before{transform:none}

/* ═══ FOOTER ═══ */
.footer{background:var(--parchment);padding:var(--spacing-lg) 0 0;color:var(--dark)}
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;gap:var(--spacing-md);padding-bottom:2rem;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(156,126,84,.12)}
.footer-logo img{height:52px;margin-bottom:1.2rem}
.footer-body{font-size:14px;line-height:1.8;font-weight:300;color:var(--mid);max-width:320px;margin-bottom:1.2rem}
.footer-col h4{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.25em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;color:var(--stone);margin-bottom:1.2rem}
.footer-col ul{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0.8rem}
.footer-col a{font-size:13px;font-weight:300;color:var(--mid);text-decoration:none;transition:color .35s}
.footer-col a:hover{color:var(--gold)}
.socials{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-top:1.5rem}
.social{width:40px;height:40px;border:1px solid rgba(156,126,84,.15);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:12px;color:var(--stone);border-radius:50%;text-decoration:none;transition:all .35s}
.social:hover{border-color:var(--gold);color:#fff;background:var(--gold);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.footer-marquee{overflow:hidden;padding:2rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(156,126,84,.12)}
.footer-marquee-track{display:inline-flex;white-space:nowrap;animation:f-marquee 40s linear infinite}
.footer-marquee-track .ltr{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(4rem,10vw,8rem);font-weight:300;color:rgba(156,126,84,.06);letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:0 .1em}
@keyframes f-marquee{from{transform:translateX(0)}to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
.footer-bottom{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding:1.5rem 0 2rem;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;font-weight:300;color:var(--mid)}
.footer-bottom a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;transition:color .3s}
.footer-bottom a:hover{color:var(--gold)}

/* ═══ PROGRESS BAR ═══ */
/* Progress bar handled at top */

/* ═══ SCROLL REVEAL ═══ */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(50px);transition:opacity .8s,transform .8s}
.reveal-left{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-60px);transition:opacity .8s,transform .8s}
.reveal-right{opacity:0;transform:translateX(60px);transition:opacity .8s,transform .8s}
.reveal.visible,.reveal-left.visible,.reveal-right.visible{opacity:1;transform:none}
.stagger-children>.reveal{transition-delay:calc(var(--si,0)*.12s)}

/* ═══ CATEGORY & PROJECT DETAIL ═══ */
.category-hero {
  min-height: auto; /* Allow height to adapt naturally based on padding */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, #F5F0E8 0%, #EBE7E0 100%);
  padding: clamp(120px, 12vw, 180px) 2rem 70px; /* Redesigned premium spacing */
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.18);
}
.category-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 80px 80px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.category-hero-content {
  max-width: 1000px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.category-hero .hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.4em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.category-hero .meta-line {
  width: 40px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.category-hero .hero-title {
  color: var(--black);
  font-size: clamp(68px, 8vw, 130px); /* Massive premium scale */
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-shadow: none;
}
.category-hero .hero-title em {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-style: italic;
}
.category-hero .hero-divider {
  width: 80px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin: 1.5rem auto;
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.category-hero .body-text {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #665E56;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.category-grid {
  padding: 3rem 3rem 100px; /* Reduced bottom gap to tighten footer transition */
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, #FAFAF8 0%, #F5F0E8 100%);
  position: relative;
}

.category-grid .container,
.category-hero .container {
  max-width: 1800px; /* 1800px wide full-bleed editorial layout */
  width: 94%;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.project-hero {
  height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #0E0D0B;
}
.project-hero .hero-media {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 120%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.65;
  filter: brightness(0.9) contrast(1.05);
  will-change: transform;
}
/* More visible image for cinematic BACKGROUND.jpg variant */
.project-hero:has(.rp-hero-overlay) .hero-media {
  opacity: 1;
  filter: brightness(0.92) contrast(1.04) saturate(1.05);
}
.project-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(14, 13, 11, 0.15) 0%, rgba(14, 13, 11, 0.6) 100%),
              linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(14, 13, 11, 0.55) 0%, rgba(14, 13, 11, 0.15) 50%, rgba(14, 13, 11, 0.75) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Lighter cinematic overlay variant for BACKGROUND.jpg hero */
.hero-overlay.rp-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* When using rp-hero-overlay, suppress the ::after darkening pseudo element */
.project-hero:has(.rp-hero-overlay)::after {
  display: none;
}
.project-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  max-width: 1400px;
}
.hero-meta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.hero-meta .meta-line { width: 45px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); opacity: 0.85; }
.hero-meta .meta-text { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.35em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }
.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 6.8vw, 6.5rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #F8F6F0;
  text-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.8), 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  margin: 0;
}
.hero-title em { 
  font-style: italic; 
  color: var(--cream); 
  font-weight: 200;
  padding-left: 0.1em;
}

.hero-stats {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4rem;
  right: 5%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4rem;
  z-index: 3;
}
.hero-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  position: relative;
}
.hero-stats .hero-stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -2rem;
  top: 15%;
  height: 70%;
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.4);
}
.hero-stat-item span {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-weight: 400;
}
.hero-stat-item strong {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 1;
}

@media(max-width:768px){
  .hero-stats {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    bottom: 2.5rem;
    right: 5%;
  }
  .hero-stats .hero-stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    display: none;
  }
  .hero-title { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 9vw, 3.2rem); }
}


/* ═══ PREMIUM GALLERY — UNFORCED ORIGINAL PROPORTIONS (APARNA KAUSHIK STYLE) ═══ */
.project-gallery { padding: var(--spacing-sm) 5% var(--spacing-xl); background: var(--white); }
.gallery-container {
  max-width: 1560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  grid-auto-flow: dense;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Base Gallery Item */
.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #161412;
  grid-column: span 6;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 65px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.gallery-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 35px 80px rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  filter: brightness(0.96) contrast(1.03) saturate(1.02);
  transition: transform 1.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.8s ease;
  will-change: transform, filter;
}
.gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  filter: brightness(1.02) contrast(1.06) saturate(1.08);
}

/* Specific Layout Aspect Ratios */
.gallery-item.feature, .gallery-item.large {
  grid-column: span 8;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}
.gallery-item.wide {
  grid-column: span 12;
  aspect-ratio: 21 / 9;
}
.gallery-item.landscape {
  grid-column: span 6;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}
.gallery-item.square {
  grid-column: span 6;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
}
/* Museum Matted Art Piece Style for Portrait/Narrow items */
.gallery-item.portrait, .gallery-item.narrow {
  grid-column: span 4;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  background: #F8F6F2;
  border: 1px solid rgba(179, 151, 117, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  padding: var(--spacing-sm);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.gallery-item.portrait img, .gallery-item.narrow img {
  object-fit: contain;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Responsive Grid Behavior */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .gallery-container { gap: 2.5rem; }
  .gallery-item, .gallery-item.landscape, .gallery-item.square, .gallery-item.feature, .gallery-item.large { grid-column: span 6; }
  .gallery-item.portrait, .gallery-item.narrow { grid-column: span 6; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; }
  .gallery-item.wide { grid-column: span 12; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .gallery-container { gap: 1.5rem; }
  .gallery-item, .gallery-item.landscape, .gallery-item.square, .gallery-item.feature, .gallery-item.large, .gallery-item.portrait, .gallery-item.narrow, .gallery-item.wide {
    grid-column: span 12;
    aspect-ratio: auto;
    min-height: 300px;
  }
  .gallery-item.portrait img, .gallery-item.narrow img { padding: 1rem; }
}

/* ═══ PROJECT IDENTITY — REDESIGNED EDITORIAL LAYOUT ═══ */
.project-identity{padding:0;background:var(--white);overflow:hidden}

/* Top split: contained image left, content right */
.pi-split{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  max-width:1560px;
  margin:0 auto;
  padding:6rem 5% 2rem;
  gap:4.5rem;
  align-items:stretch;
}

.pi-img-main {
  height: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  display: block;
}
.pi-img-main img {
  position: sticky;
  top: 120px;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 85vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.25);
  background: var(--parchment);
  padding: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  display: block;
  transition: all 1.6s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}
.pi-img-main:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.025);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 35px 90px rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.2);
}

.pi-content{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:center;
  padding:0;
  background:transparent;
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
}

/* Tags */
.pi-tags{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:1rem;
  margin-bottom:2.5rem;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.pi-tag{
  font-size:9px;
  letter-spacing:.3em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);
  font-weight:400;
  font-family:var(--sans);
}
.pi-tag-sep{
  color:rgba(156,126,84,.3);
  font-size:12px;
}

/* Title */
.pi-title{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:clamp(2.8rem,4vw,4.2rem);
  font-weight:300;
  line-height:1.1;
  color:var(--charcoal);
  letter-spacing:.01em;
  margin-bottom:0;
}
.pi-title em{
  font-style:italic;
  color:var(--gold);
}

/* Divider */
.pi-divider{
  width:48px;
  height:1px;
  background:var(--gold);
  margin:3.5rem 0;
  opacity:.5;
}

.pi-content .body-text{
  max-width:none;
  margin-bottom:1.8rem;
  font-size:14.5px;
  line-height:1.9;
}
.pi-content .body-text:last-of-type{margin-bottom:0}

/* Stats Grid & Flex container */
.pi-stats-grid, .pi-stats{
  display: grid;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  padding-top: 3.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(156,126,84,.15);
  width: 100%;
}
.pi-stats-grid{
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem 3.5rem;
}
.pi-stats{
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.pi-stat{
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  position: relative;
}
.pi-stats .pi-stat:not(:last-child)::after{
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -1rem;
  top: 10%;
  height: 80%;
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(156,126,84,.2);
}
.pi-stat-label, .pi-stat span{
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 9px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  color: var(--mid);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.pi-stat-value, .pi-stat strong{
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--black);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.pi-stat-divider{display:none}


/* Responsive */
@media(max-width:1100px){
  .pi-split{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:6rem 5% 3rem;gap:4rem}
}
@media(max-width:768px){
  .pi-stats-grid, .pi-stats{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2rem}
  .pi-stats .pi-stat::after{display:none}
}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .pi-split{padding:4rem 5% 2rem}
}


/* ═══ MASTERFUL EDITORIAL SECTION HEADERS (APARNA KAUSHIK STYLE) ═══ */
.editorial-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 1560px;
  margin: 0 auto 4.5rem;
  width: 100%;
}
.header-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
}
.header-line {
  width: 60px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.7;
  display: inline-block;
}
.header-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.header-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 4.8rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: center;
  flex: 2;
}
.header-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.header-right {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  flex: 1;
}
.compass-badge {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(179,151,117,0.3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
}
.compass-badge:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* ═══ PROJECT PLANS SECTION ═══ */
.project-plans { padding: 8rem 5% 10rem; background: var(--cream); }
.plans-grid {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 3.5rem;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.plans-grid:has(> :last-child:nth-child(1)) { max-width: 650px; }
.plans-grid:has(> :last-child:nth-child(2)) { max-width: 1000px; }

.plan-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(179, 151, 117, 0.22);
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.plan-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 35px 85px rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.plan-card-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 1rem;
  background: #FAF8F5;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(179, 151, 117, 0.12);
}
.plan-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: contrast(0.9) brightness(0.98);
  transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: block;
}
.plan-card:hover img {
  filter: contrast(1.1) brightness(1.02);
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.plan-card p {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(179, 151, 117, 0.2);
  width: 100%;
}

/* ═══ NEXT PROJECT — CINEMATIC FULL-WIDTH LAYOUT ═══ */
.next-project {
  padding: 10rem 5%;
  background: var(--black);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}
.next-link {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
}
.next-header .header-left {
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), opacity 0.8s ease;
}
.next-header .header-eyebrow { color: var(--gold-pale); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.35em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.next-header .header-line { background: var(--gold-pale); opacity: 0.6; }
.next-header .header-title {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 7.5rem);
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  line-height: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}
.next-header .header-title em { 
  color: var(--parchment);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 300;
  transition: color 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.next-arrow-btn {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-pale);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.02);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(201, 169, 110, 0);
}
.next-arrow-btn i {
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.next-link:hover .header-left {
  transform: translateX(10px);
  opacity: 1;
}
.next-link:hover .header-title { 
  color: #fff; 
  transform: translateX(20px) scale(1.02);
  text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), 0 0 60px rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.15);
}
.next-link:hover .header-title em { color: var(--gold); }
.next-link:hover .next-arrow-btn {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  transform: scale(1.15);
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.45);
}
.next-link:hover .next-arrow-btn i {
  transform: translateX(8px) scale(1.1);
}

/* ═══ LUXURY 3-COLUMN PROJECT FOOTER ═══ */
.project-detail .footer {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: var(--spacing-sm) 5%;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(179,151,117,0.15);
  color: var(--mid);
}
.project-footer-container {
  max-width: 1560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
}
.footer-col.left { flex: 1; text-align: left; }
.footer-col.center { flex: 1; text-align: center; }
.footer-col.right { flex: 1; text-align: right; }

.footer-logo-monogram {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.footer-logo-monogram .compass-star {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  line-height: 1;
}
.project-footer-link {
  color: var(--charcoal);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.project-footer-link:hover { color: var(--gold); }

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .editorial-header { flex-direction: column; gap: 2.5rem; text-align: center; }
  .header-left { justify-content: center; }
  .header-right { justify-content: center; margin-top: 1rem; }
  .project-footer-container { flex-direction: column; gap: 2.5rem; text-align: center; }
  .footer-col.left, .footer-col.center, .footer-col.right { text-align: center; flex: auto; }
}

@media (max-width:768px){
  .gallery-container{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .gallery-item.large,.gallery-item.wide{grid-row:auto;grid-column:auto}
  .project-identity{padding:4rem 1.5rem}
  .project-plans{padding:4rem 1.5rem}
  .plans-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT / LET'S TALK SECTION
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-section{
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: 9rem 5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-section::before{
  content: 'INQUIRE';
  position: absolute;
  top: -0.08em; left: -0.04em;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(6rem,14vw,16rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(156,126,84,0.04);
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1;
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.contact-inner{
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 6rem;
  align-items: start;
}

/* ── Form column ── */
.contact-form-col .section-title{ font-size: clamp(2rem,3.5vw,3.2rem); margin-bottom:0.4rem; }

.cb-form{ margin-top:0; }
.form-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:0 2.4rem; }
.form-group{
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.form-group--full{ grid-column: 1 / -1; }

/* Floating-label inputs — premium underline style */
.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select{
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  padding: 8px 0 6px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--dark);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.35s;
  appearance: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  resize: none;
}

/* Custom select wrapper — hides browser arrow, adds gold chevron */
.select-wrap{
  position: relative;
}
.select-wrap select{
  padding-right: 1.6rem; /* room for chevron */
  cursor: pointer;
}
.select-chevron{
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--gold);
  pointer-events: none;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}
.select-wrap select:focus ~ .select-chevron{
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--gold);
}
/* Dropdown option styling (dark, clean) */
.form-group select option{
  background: #1a1815;
  color: #e8e2d9;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus{
  border-bottom-color: var(--gold);
}
/* Floating label */
.form-group label{
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.4rem;
  left: 0;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: top 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1),
              font-size 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1),
              color 0.3s;
}
/* Float label up when input has value or is focused */
.form-group input:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ label,
.form-group input:focus ~ label,
.form-group textarea:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ label,
.form-group textarea:focus ~ label{
  top: 0;
  font-size: 8.5px;
  color: var(--gold);
}
/* Select label always floated when has value */
.form-group select:not([value=""]):valid ~ .select-label,
.form-group select:focus ~ .select-label{
  top: 0;
  font-size: 8.5px;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.form-group .select-label{
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.4rem;
  left: 0;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: top 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1), font-size 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}
.req{ color: var(--gold); }

/* Validation error */
.form-error{
  display: block;
  font-size: 10px;
  color: #b0402a;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-top: 4px;
  min-height: 14px;
}

/* Submit button */
.form-submit{
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  background: var(--charcoal);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 400;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: background 0.4s, letter-spacing 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.form-submit::after{
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: translateX(-102%);
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
  z-index: 0;
}
.form-submit > *{ position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.form-submit:hover::after{ transform: translateX(0); }
.form-submit:hover{ letter-spacing: 0.32em; }
.sub-arr{ font-size: 15px; }

/* Success message */
.form-success{
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #2e6b2e;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  min-height: 18px;
}

/* ── Info column ── */
.contact-info-col{
  padding-top: 5.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.6rem;
}
.info-label{
  font-size: 8.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.info-val{
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(1rem,1.5vw,1.2rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.info-link{
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.info-link:hover{ color: var(--gold); }

/* Map Stylized View — Premium Pass */
.contact-map-wrap{
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 0;
}
.contact-map{
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px; /* increased height */
  position: relative;
  background: var(--parchment);
  border: 1px solid rgba(156,126,84,0.1);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.4s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.map-img{
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.65; /* more minimal */
  filter: grayscale(1) sepia(0.1) contrast(1.1);
  transition: transform 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1), opacity 0.6s ease;
}
.map-overlay{
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, transparent 30%, rgba(26,24,21,0.05) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 15px;
  transition: background 0.4s ease;
}
.contact-map:hover .map-img{
  transform: scale(1.05);
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.contact-map:hover .map-overlay{
  background: rgba(179,151,117,0.05);
}
.map-label{
  font-size: 8.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 500;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(179,151,117,0.2);
  transform: translateY(15px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1), opacity 0.4s ease;
}
.contact-map:hover .map-label{
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}
.map-pin{ 
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(179,151,117,0.4);
}
.map-pin::after{
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: mapPulse 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes mapPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.8); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(2.4); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
/* ═══ RESPONSIVE OVERRIDES ═══ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav{padding:0 2rem;height:80px}
  .nav-left,.nav-right{gap:1.5rem}
  .split{grid-template-columns:1fr;min-height:auto}
  .split-img{height:450px}
  .split-text{padding:4rem 2rem}
  .split-wm{font-size:8rem}
  .works-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .contact-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 4rem; }
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:3rem}
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-title { font-size: 2.6rem; }
  .hero { height: 100vh; height: 100dvh; min-height: 100vh; }
  .hero-h1 { font-size: 3.2rem; }
  .works-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .nav-left, .nav-right { display: none; }
  .nav { padding: 0 1.5rem; height: 80px; }
  .nav-logo img { height: 42px; }
  .nav.scrolled .nav-logo img { height: 38px; }
  .services-top { flex-direction: column; text-align: left; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .services-top div:last-child { text-align: left; max-width: 100%; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:3rem;text-align:center}
  .footer-logo img{margin:0 auto 2rem}
  .footer-body{margin:0 auto 2rem}
  .footer-marquee-track { font-size: 15vw; }
  .footer-bottom{flex-direction:column;gap:1rem;text-align:center}
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-h1{font-size:2.8rem}
  .section-title{font-size:2rem}
  .svc{padding:3rem 2rem}
  .split-img{height:350px}

}


/* ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   OUR DESIGN PROCESS — LUXURY INTERACTIVE HORIZONTAL TIMELINE
═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.luxury-process-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 30%, #FAF8F5 0%, #F3EEE7 100%);
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 4%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.2);
  scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}

.container-fluid {
  max-width: 1720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

.lux-process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 420px 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Left Sidebar Sticky Intro */
.lux-process-intro {
  position: sticky;
  top: 130px;
  background: rgba(252, 250, 248, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.35);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2.2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 65px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  z-index: 20;
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.lux-intro-header .eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold, #C9A96E);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: block;
}

.lux-intro-header .section-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 4.5vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--black);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.lux-intro-header .section-title span.italic-gold {
  font-family: 'Pinyon Script', cursive;
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 6vw, 5.8rem);
  color: var(--gold, #C9A96E);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left: 8px;
  line-height: 0.9;
  transform: translateY(4px);
}

.lux-intro-sub {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.lux-intro-line {
  width: 80px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold, #C9A96E);
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}

.lux-intro-desc {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--mid);
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* Timeline Controls */
.lux-track-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.lux-nav-btn {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold, #C9A96E);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.15);
}

.lux-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold, #C9A96E);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.35);
}

.lux-drag-hint {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Right Immersive Scrolling Track */
.lux-track-container {
  position: relative;
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: visible;
  padding: 2rem 3rem 5rem 1rem;
  cursor: grab;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

.lux-track-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.lux-track-container:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.lux-process-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  width: max-content;
  position: relative;
  align-items: flex-start;
  min-height: 520px;
}

/* Connector Line across horizontal track */
.lux-connector-line {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 48px; /* Bisects the exact center of the 76px nodes lying at bottom: 10px */
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.25);
  z-index: 1;
}

.lux-connector-progress {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: var(--gold, #C9A96E);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--gold, #C9A96E);
}

/* Individual Process Step */
.lux-process-step {
  width: 340px;
  flex: 0 0 340px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  height: 480px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.lux-step-card {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: auto;
  margin-bottom: 4.2rem; /* Gap above the 76px bottom node to allow pointer */
  background: var(--white, #FFFFFF);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.35);
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.lux-card-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #24211E, #161412);
  color: #F4EFEB;
  padding: 1.4rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top-left-radius: 20px;
  border-top-right-radius: 20px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold, #C9A96E);
  transition: all 0.6s ease;
}

.lux-step-num {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--gold, #C9A96E);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: all 0.6s ease;
}

.lux-step-tag {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.lux-card-body {
  padding: 2rem 1.8rem;
  background: #FCFAF8;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 20px;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 20px;
  min-height: 170px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.lux-step-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  color: var(--charcoal, #1E1A17);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.lux-step-desc {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--mid);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 300;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Card Pointer pointing down to node */
.lux-card-pointer {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-left: 14px solid transparent;
  border-right: 14px solid transparent;
  border-top: 14px solid #FCFAF8;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 5px 4px rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.25));
  transition: all 0.6s ease;
  z-index: 10;
}

/* Timeline Node */
.lux-timeline-node {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FCFAF8;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold, #C9A96E);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 5;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.lux-timeline-node::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.4);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.6s ease;
}

.lux-node-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--charcoal, #1E1A17);
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ── INTERACTIVE HOVER SYSTEM ── */
.lux-process-track:hover .lux-process-step:not(:hover) {
  opacity: 0.35;
  transform: scale(0.95);
  filter: grayscale(20%);
}

.lux-process-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-16px) scale(1.04);
  z-index: 30;
}

.lux-process-step:hover .lux-step-card {
  border-color: var(--gold, #C9A96E);
  box-shadow: 0 35px 75px rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.3);
}

.lux-process-step:hover .lux-card-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C9A96E, #A6864B);
  color: var(--white);
  border-bottom-color: var(--white);
}

.lux-process-step:hover .lux-step-num {
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 500;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.lux-process-step:hover .lux-card-pointer {
  border-top-color: #FCFAF8;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 6px rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.4));
}

.lux-process-step:hover .lux-timeline-node {
  background: var(--gold, #C9A96E);
  border-color: var(--gold, #C9A96E);
  transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.2) rotate(10deg);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.5);
}

.lux-process-step:hover .lux-timeline-node::before {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.lux-process-step:hover .lux-node-icon {
  color: var(--white);
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* Summary Card Finale inside track */
.lux-process-step.summary-step {
  width: 440px;
  flex: 0 0 440px;
}

.lux-summary-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E1A17, #120F0D);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold, #C9A96E);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.2rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  margin-bottom: 4.2rem;
  transition: all 0.6s ease;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.lux-summary-badge {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--gold, #C9A96E);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.6s ease;
}

.lux-summary-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.lux-summary-card p {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #E8E2D9;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.lux-summary-btn {
  padding: 16px 36px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  background: var(--gold, #C9A96E);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.25);
}

.lux-summary-btn:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.4);
}

.lux-process-step.summary-step:hover .lux-summary-card {
  border-color: #E6CE9C;
  box-shadow: 0 35px 80px rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.35);
}

.lux-process-step.summary-step:hover .lux-summary-badge {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(15deg);
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE MOBILE VERTICAL LUXURY TIMELINE ── */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .lux-process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 360px 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .lux-process-step { width: 300px; flex: 0 0 300px; }
  .lux-process-step.summary-step { width: 380px; flex: 0 0 380px; }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .luxury-process-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 5%;
  }
  .lux-process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .lux-process-intro {
    position: relative;
    top: 0;
    padding: 2rem;
  }
  .lux-intro-header .section-title { font-size: 2.8rem; }
  .lux-intro-header .section-title span.italic-gold { font-size: 3.8rem; }
  
  .lux-track-nav { display: none; }
  
  .lux-track-container {
    overflow: visible;
    padding: 1rem 0;
  }
  .lux-process-track {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: stretch;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .lux-connector-line {
    bottom: auto;
    top: 0;
    left: 38px; /* Through center of 76px circle on left */
    width: 2px;
    height: 100%;
  }
  .lux-connector-progress {
    width: 100%;
    height: 0%;
    transition: height 0.3s ease;
  }
  .lux-process-step, .lux-process-step.summary-step {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    flex: auto;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .lux-timeline-node {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: auto;
    top: 40px;
    left: 0;
    transform: none;
  }
  .lux-step-card, .lux-summary-card {
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    margin-left: 100px;
    width: calc(100% - 100px);
  }
  .lux-card-pointer {
    bottom: auto;
    top: 78px;
    left: 86px;
    border-top: 14px solid transparent;
    border-bottom: 14px solid transparent;
    border-right: 14px solid #FCFAF8;
    border-left: none;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
  }
  .lux-process-step:hover .lux-card-pointer {
    border-right-color: #FCFAF8;
  }
  .lux-process-step:hover {
    transform: translateX(10px) scale(1.02);
  }
  .lux-process-step:hover .lux-timeline-node {
    transform: scale(1.2) rotate(10deg);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .lux-step-card, .lux-summary-card {
    margin-left: 60px;
    width: calc(100% - 60px);
  }
  .lux-timeline-node {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    top: 25px;
  }
  .lux-node-icon { font-size: 1.2rem; }
  .lux-connector-line { left: 25px; }
  .lux-card-pointer { left: 48px; top: 50px; border-width: 10px; }
  .lux-card-header { padding: 1rem 1.5rem; }
  .lux-step-num { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .lux-card-body { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
  .lux-step-title { font-size: 1.4rem; }
}


/* --- Mobile Menu Toggle --- */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1001;
  padding: 10px;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  width: 24px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--white);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  transform-origin: center;
}
.nav.scrolled .nav-toggle span { background: var(--black); }
body.is-category .nav:not(.scrolled) .nav-toggle span { background: var(--black); }

.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* --- Mobile Overlay --- */
.nav-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2000;
  visibility: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: visibility 0s 0.6s, opacity 0.6s ease;
}
.nav-overlay.active {
  visibility: visible;
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
  transition: visibility 0s 0s, opacity 0.6s ease;
}
.nav-overlay-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--black);
  transform: translateY(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.nav-overlay.active .nav-overlay-bg { transform: translateY(0); }

.nav-overlay-content {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 10%;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: all 0.6s 0.3s ease;
}
.nav-overlay.active .nav-overlay-content { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

.nav-overlay-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}
.nav-overlay-links a {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 300;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.nav-overlay-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

.nav-overlay-footer {
  margin-top: 4rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.nav-overlay-footer .socials { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.nav-overlay-footer p { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); letter-spacing: 0.1em; }

/* ── Media Queries ── */

@media (max-width: 1250px) {
  .process-layout { gap: 40px; }
  .process-sidebar { width: 280px; }
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  /* Nav */
  .nav-left, .nav-right { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .nav { padding: 0 5%; }
  /* nav-center positioning is already handled by absolute centering globally */

  /* Hero */
  .hero-h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 8vw, 4.5rem); }

  /* About Split */
  .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; height: auto; }
  .split-text { padding: 60px 5%; order: 2; }
  .split-img { height: 400px; order: 1; }
  .split-wm { font-size: 10rem; bottom: 0.2em; }

  /* Works Grid */
  .works-grid { display: block; column-count: 2; column-gap: 32px; }
  .work-card, .project-card { height: auto; margin-bottom: 32px; }

  /* Process Section Fix */
  .process-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 60px; }
  .process-sidebar { position: static; width: 100%; align-items: center; text-align: center; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05); padding-bottom: 60px; }
  .process-title span { margin-left: 0; }
  .process-hr { margin: 30px auto; }
  .process-illustration, .process-turn, .process-start-path, .step-arrow, .step-num::after { display: none; }
  
  .process-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 40px; }
  .process-row.row-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 40px; }
  .process-step { max-width: 100%; }
  .step-desc { max-width: 100%; }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 15px; text-align: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .section-title { font-size: 2.4rem; }
  
  .process-row, .process-row.row-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 60px; }
  .process-summary-side { padding-left: 0; padding-top: 40px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05); }
  .summary-box { border-left: none; padding-left: 0; text-align: center; }
  
  .contact-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 60px; }
  .contact-info-col { padding-top: 0; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-h1 { font-size: 2.2rem; }
  .process-title { font-size: 2.8rem; }
  .process-title span { font-size: 4rem; }
  .nav-overlay-links a { font-size: 1.8rem; }
}

/* ═══ EXPANDABLE STORY ═══ */
.story-expand {
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 0;
  transition: max-height 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.story-expand.open {
  max-height: 2000px;
}
.story-body p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--mid);
  font-weight: 300;
  margin: 0 0 1.1em;
}
.story-body p:first-child {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--dark);
}
.story-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dark);
  font-weight: 400;
  opacity: 0.55;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1.5rem;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}
.story-toggle:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.story-toggle-icon {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  font-size: 12px;
}
.story-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .story-toggle-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   PREMIUM EDITORIAL SECTIONS (About & Philosophy)
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.editorial-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--cream);
}

/* ── Layout 1: Immersive Editorial (Our Story) ── */
.story-immersive {
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0 var(--spacing-lg);
  background: #FBFBF9; /* Cream/Off-white background from Stitch Design System */
}

/* Hero Statement */
.story-hero {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}
.story-hero .display-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.story-hero .display-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* Cinematic Parallax Image */
.story-cinematic {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1600px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-lg);
  padding: 0 5%;
}
.parallax-container {
  height: clamp(400px, 60vh, 700px);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.parallax-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 120%; /* Extra height for parallax */
  object-fit: cover;
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%;
  left: 0;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Narrative Passage */
.story-narrative {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}
.narrative-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}
.narrative-empty {
  grid-column: 1 / 4;
}
.narrative-content {
  grid-column: 4 / 10;
}
.narrative-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.narrative-content .lead-italic {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.narrative-content p:not(.lead-italic) {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--mid);
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Asymmetrical Secondary Section */
.story-asymmetrical {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}
.asymmetrical-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4rem;
}
.asym-content {
  grid-column: 2 / 6;
}
.asym-content p {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--mid);
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.asym-image {
  grid-column: 7 / 13;
  height: 600px;
}
.asym-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Final Quote */
.story-conclusion {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.conclusion-text {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.cta-link {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding-bottom: 5px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--charcoal);
  transition: color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.cta-link:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

/* ── Layout 2: Philosophy Cards ── */
.philosophy-cards {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(179,151,117,0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(179,151,117,0.15);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative luxury stroke animations on section titles */
.section-title em {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}
.section-title em::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0.05em;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.45);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.3s;
}
.visible .section-title em::after,
.reveal.visible .section-title em::after,
.sa-active .section-title em::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.philosophy-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-lg);
}
.philosophy-header .section-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 6.5vw, 5.8rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--black);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.philosophy-header .phil-lead {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.4vw, 1.7rem);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--dark);
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin: 2.5rem auto 0;
  font-weight: 400;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.philosophy-grid-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.phil-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 4.5rem 3.5rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 
    inset 0 0 12px rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.03),
    0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.phil-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: width 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.phil-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.015);
  border-color: rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.65);
  box-shadow: 
    inset 0 0 8px rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.05),
    0 24px 48px rgba(156, 126, 84, 0.08);
}
.phil-card:hover::before {
  width: 100%;
}
.phil-card-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.phil-card-num {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1;
}
.phil-card-divider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.3) 0%, rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.05) 100%);
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}
.phil-card-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--black);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.phil-card-text {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--dark);
  font-weight: 300;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.pull-quote-centered {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: var(--spacing-xl) auto 0;
  position: relative;
  padding: 3rem 2rem 0;
  z-index: 2;
}
.pull-quote-centered::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 120px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--gold) 50%, transparent);
}
.pull-quote-centered blockquote {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--black);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0 3rem;
}
.pull-quote-centered blockquote::before,
.pull-quote-centered blockquote::after {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 6rem;
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0.18;
}
.pull-quote-centered blockquote::before { content: '“'; left: -1rem; top: -2.5rem; }

/* ═══ PREMIUM EDITORIAL OUR STORY SECTION ═══ */
.editorial-story-section {
  background: var(--cream, #FAF8F5);
  padding: 5.5rem 5% 4rem 5%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(156,126,84,0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(156,126,84,0.12);
}

.story-container {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 52fr 48fr;
  gap: 5vw;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

/* Faint vertical architectural guide line between columns */
.story-container::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 5%;
  bottom: 5%;
  left: 51%;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(156,126,84,0.08) 20%, rgba(156,126,84,0.08) 80%, transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Left Side: Narrative Content */
.story-left {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.story-left-inner {
  max-width: 620px;
}

.story-header-block {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.story-header-block .eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.4em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  display: block;
}

.story-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 4vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--black);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin: 0;
}

.story-title .italic-gold {
  font-family: 'Pinyon Script', cursive;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.15em;
  font-weight: 400;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 0.1em;
  line-height: 0.8;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

.story-quote-block {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.6vw, 1.4rem);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--charcoal, #3a3530);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  margin: 1.6rem 0;
}

.story-quote-block p {
  margin: 0;
}

.story-quote-block .gold-highlight {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.story-narrative {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.9rem;
}

.story-narrative p {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #5a544f;
  font-weight: 300;
  margin: 0;
}

.story-narrative p.story-lead {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--black);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.story-narrative p.story-lead-highlight {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin: 0.5rem 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.story-narrative em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--black);
}

.story-narrative .gold-text {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Expandable Story Container */
.story-expandable {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: max-height 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.8s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.9rem;
}

.story-expandable.open {
  max-height: 1500px;
  opacity: 1;
  margin-top: 0.9rem;
}

/* Action Bar & Interactive Pill Buttons */
.story-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 1.8rem 0 1rem 0;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.editorial-btn {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0.95rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 1;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--black);
}

.editorial-btn.gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--white);
}

.editorial-btn.outline {
  border-color: rgba(156,126,84,0.4);
}

.editorial-btn.outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--black);
}

.editorial-btn span {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.editorial-btn .btn-hover-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--black);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 1;
}

.editorial-btn:hover .btn-hover-bg {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transform-origin: left;
}

.editorial-btn:hover span {
  color: var(--white);
}

.editorial-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--black);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Premium Statistics Row inside Left Column */
.story-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.2rem;
  margin-top: 2.2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(156,126,84,0.12);
  padding-top: 1.6rem;
}

.story-stat-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.story-stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.stat-number-wrap {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 200;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--black);
  line-height: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.stat-number-wrap em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.85em;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.stat-unit {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 0.45em;
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-left: 4px;
  color: var(--black);
}

.stat-line {
  width: 30px;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(156,126,84,0.25);
  margin: 0.5rem 0;
  transition: width 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.4s ease;
}

.story-stat-card:hover .stat-line {
  width: 55px;
  background-color: var(--gold);
}

.stat-label {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(90, 84, 79, 0.85);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Right Side: Layered Image Composition */
.story-right {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.editorial-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 540px;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  padding: 16px; /* Elegant frame border gap */
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-pale);
  background: rgba(250, 250, 248, 0.4);
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: border-color 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.editorial-frame:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-lt);
}

/* Soft layered card effect shadow */
.layered-card-shadow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  right: -12px;
  bottom: -12px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.1);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.editorial-frame:hover .layered-card-shadow {
  transform: translate(4px, 4px);
}

/* Floating decorative text circle */
.floating-circle {
  position: absolute;
  top: -30px;
  right: -30px;
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: rotateCircle 25s linear infinite;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}

@keyframes rotateCircle {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Ambient glow under the image */
.frame-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 20px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(20px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.image-inner-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--parchment);
}

.editorial-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 2.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform;
  display: block;
}

.editorial-frame:hover .editorial-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Soft beige overlay glow */
.soft-beige-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.05) 0%, rgba(14, 13, 11, 0.08) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Hidden Studio Moments Gallery */
.story-gallery-wrapper {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: max-height 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 1s ease, margin-top 0.6s ease;
  margin-top: 0;
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  width: 100%;
}

.story-gallery-wrapper.open {
  max-height: 4000px;
  opacity: 1;
  margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
}

.gallery-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.gallery-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--black);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.gallery-sub {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.story-gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  grid-auto-flow: dense;
  gap: 20px;
  width: 100%;
}

.sg-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(179, 151, 117, 0.2);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  background: #161412;
  transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.sg-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.22);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.sg-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: brightness(0.96) contrast(1.02);
  transition: transform 1.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.8s ease;
  will-change: transform, filter;
  display: block;
}

.sg-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  filter: brightness(1.02) contrast(1.06);
}

.sg-item.col-6 { grid-column: span 6; }
.sg-item.col-4 { grid-column: span 4; }
.sg-item.col-8 { grid-column: span 8; }
.sg-item.col-5 { grid-column: span 5; }
.sg-item.col-7 { grid-column: span 7; }

.sg-item.h-tall { height: 550px; }
.sg-item.h-med { height: 400px; }
.sg-item.h-short { height: 300px; }

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .story-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }
  
  .story-container::after {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .story-left {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  .story-right {
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .floating-circle {
    top: -20px;
    right: -20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .editorial-story-section {
    padding: 4rem 5% 3rem 5%;
  }
  
  .story-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5.5vw, 2.8rem);
  }
  
  .editorial-frame {
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 12px;
  }
  .image-inner-container {
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .floating-circle {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .story-stats-row {
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    padding-top: 1.4rem;
  }
  
  .sg-item.h-tall { height: 380px; }
  .sg-item.h-med { height: 280px; }
  .sg-item.h-short { height: 200px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .story-stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.2rem;
  }
}



/* ═══ CLIENT REFLECTIONS / TESTIMONIALS SECTION Redesigned ═══ */
.reflections-section {
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 5% var(--spacing-lg);
  background: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.reflections-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}
.reflections-header .eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.4em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.reflections-header .section-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.2rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--black);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.reflections-header .section-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.header-divider-line {
  width: 60px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin: 1.5rem auto 0;
  opacity: 0.55;
}

/* Carousel Layout */
.testimonials-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 1rem 0;
}
.testimonials-carousel-window {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 3rem 0; /* padding prevents scale clipping */
}
.testimonials-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  width: 100%;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Card Base Styling */
.reflection-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 2 * 2rem) / 3);
  background: #FAF8F5;
  padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  opacity: 0.6;
  transform: scale(0.94);
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.35, 1),
              opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.35, 1),
              border-color 0.6s ease,
              box-shadow 0.6s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Active / Center Card Zoom Highlight */
.reflection-card.center-slide {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.04);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.16);
}

.quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 6.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold);
  position: absolute;
  top: -2.8rem;
  left: 1.8rem;
  opacity: 0.12;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.reflection-quote {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.reflection-meta {
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.reflection-meta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 50px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.45;
  transition: width 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.reflection-card.center-slide .reflection-meta::before {
  width: 100%;
}
.reflection-card:hover .reflection-meta::before {
  width: 100%;
}
.reflection-meta .client-name {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--black);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.reflection-meta .client-project {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Testimonials Navigation */
.testimonials-carousel-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.carousel-nav-btn {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.28);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.05);
}
.carousel-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.25);
}

/* Autoplay Progress Line */
.carousel-progress-track {
  width: 140px;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.carousel-progress-fill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: var(--gold);
  will-change: width;
}

/* Pagination Dots */
.carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 1.8rem;
}
.carousel-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.25);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.carousel-dot.active {
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .testimonials-carousel-track {
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .reflection-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 1 * 1.5rem) / 2);
    opacity: 0.7;
    transform: scale(0.96);
  }
  .reflection-card.center-slide {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.02);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonials-carousel-window {
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
  }
  .testimonials-carousel-track {
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .reflection-card {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    opacity: 0.9;
    transform: scale(1);
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
  }
  .reflection-card.center-slide {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .editorial-story-section { padding: 8rem 5% 10rem; }
  .story-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 5rem;
  }
  .story-left {
    position: relative;
    top: auto;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .story-portrait-img {
    max-height: 65vh;
  }
  .story-narrative-content {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .achievements-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 5rem; }
  .reflections-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .story-gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sg-item.col-6, .sg-item.col-4, .sg-item.col-8, .sg-item.col-5, .sg-item.col-7 { grid-column: span 1; }
  .sg-item.h-tall, .sg-item.h-med, .sg-item.h-short { height: 350px; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PREMIUM CINEMATIC HORIZONTAL GALLERY & IMMERSIVE LIGHTBOX (v3 LUXURY PASS)
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.premium-cinematic-gallery {
  padding: 8rem 0 10rem;
  background: var(--cream, #F8F6F2);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.premium-cinematic-gallery .editorial-header {
  padding: 0 5vw;
  max-width: 1720px;
  margin: 0 auto 4.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(179, 151, 117, 0.25);
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
}

.editorial-header .header-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.editorial-header .header-line {
  width: 60px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  display: inline-block;
}

.editorial-header .header-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.editorial-header .header-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--charcoal, #161412);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.editorial-header .header-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.gallery-nav-indicators {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.gallery-nav-btn {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(179, 151, 117, 0.4);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--charcoal, #161412);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform, background, border-color;
}

.gallery-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(179, 151, 117, 0.35);
}

.gallery-counter {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 500;
  min-width: 65px;
  text-align: center;
}

.gallery-horizontal-track-container {
  width: 100vw;
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: hidden;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1rem 5vw 4rem;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  cursor: grab;
}

.gallery-horizontal-track-container:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.gallery-horizontal-track-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.gallery-horizontal-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
  height: 72vh;
  min-height: 480px;
  max-height: 850px;
}

.cinematic-gallery-item {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: clamp(550px, 62vw, 1100px);
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  scroll-snap-align: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(179, 151, 117, 0.25);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  background: #161412;
}

.cinematic-gallery-item.item-portrait {
  width: clamp(380px, 40vw, 700px);
}

.cinematic-gallery-item.item-wide {
  width: clamp(700px, 75vw, 1300px);
}

.cinematic-gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  filter: brightness(0.95) contrast(1.02);
  transition: transform 1.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.8s ease;
  will-change: transform, filter;
  display: block;
}

.cinematic-gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.07);
  filter: brightness(1.04) contrast(1.06);
  transition: transform 2.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 1s ease;
}

/* Extra slow zoom for the featured (first) item */
.cinematic-gallery-item.rp-featured:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  transition: transform 3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 1.2s ease;
}

/* Subtle parallax movement on supporting portrait item */
.cinematic-gallery-item.rp-supporting:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.09) translateY(-6px);
  transition: transform 2.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 1s ease;
}

.item-overlay-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(14, 13, 11, 0.9) 0%, rgba(14, 13, 11, 0.3) 40%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0.75;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cinematic-gallery-item:hover .item-overlay-gradient {
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.item-overlay-content {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 3.5rem;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cinematic-gallery-item:hover .item-overlay-content {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

.item-title-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.item-tag {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.item-label {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.item-explore-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 500;
  border: 1px solid rgba(179, 151, 117, 0.4);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 25px;
  background: rgba(14, 13, 11, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.cinematic-gallery-item:hover .item-explore-btn {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(179, 151, 117, 0.3);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .premium-cinematic-gallery .editorial-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .gallery-horizontal-track { height: 60vh; }
  .cinematic-gallery-item { width: clamp(400px, 75vw, 700px); }
  .item-overlay-content { padding: 2.5rem; }
  .item-label { font-size: 1.8rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .gallery-horizontal-track { height: 50vh; }
  .cinematic-gallery-item { width: 85vw; }
  .item-overlay-content { padding: 2rem; }
  .item-label { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .item-explore-btn { padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 9px; }
}

/* ── CUSTOM CURSOR GALLERY HOVER STATE ── */
#cursor-ring.hov-gallery {
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(14, 13, 11, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
#cursor-ring.hov-gallery::after {
  content: 'EXPLORE';
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ── IMMERSIVE FULLSCREEN LIGHTBOX MODAL ── */
.premium-lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 100000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: rgba(10, 9, 8, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  user-select: none;
}

.premium-lightbox.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.lightbox-topbar {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 10;
  padding: 2.5rem 4rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10, 9, 8, 0.85) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.lightbox-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.lightbox-project-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.lightbox-counter {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 500;
  padding-left: 2rem;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(179, 151, 117, 0.3);
}

.lightbox-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

.lb-ctrl-btn {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.lb-ctrl-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(179, 151, 117, 0.3);
}

.lb-ctrl-btn.close-btn {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
}

.lb-ctrl-btn.close-btn:hover {
  background: #DC3545;
  border-color: #DC3545;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.3);
}

.lb-nav-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(179, 151, 117, 0.35);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(14, 13, 11, 0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  color: var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.lb-nav-arrow.prev { left: 3rem; }
.lb-nav-arrow.next { right: 3rem; }

.lb-nav-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(179, 151, 117, 0.35);
}

.lightbox-main-view {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 110px 120px 140px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.lightbox-main-view img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 25px 65px rgba(0,0,0,0.6));
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.3s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.lightbox-main-view img.zoomed {
  transform: scale(1.8);
  cursor: grab;
}

.lightbox-main-view img.zoomed:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.lb-loader {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.lb-loader.active { opacity: 1; }

.lb-spinner {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(179, 151, 117, 0.2);
  border-top-color: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: lbSpin 1s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes lbSpin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

.lb-caption-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 120px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(20px);
  z-index: 5;
  background: rgba(14, 13, 11, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(179, 151, 117, 0.3);
  padding: 12px 30px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.premium-lightbox.active .lb-caption-overlay.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.lightbox-thumbs-container {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 10;
  padding: 1.5rem 3rem 2.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10, 9, 8, 0.95) 0%, rgba(10, 9, 8, 0.6) 60%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.lightbox-thumbs-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 10px;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
}

.lightbox-thumbs-track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.lb-thumb {
  width: 90px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  opacity: 0.45;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  background: #161412;
}

.lb-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.lb-thumb:hover {
  opacity: 0.85;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.lb-thumb.active {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.35);
}

.lb-thumb.active img { transform: scale(1.1); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .lightbox-topbar { padding: 1.5rem 2rem; }
  .lightbox-meta { gap: 1rem; }
  .lightbox-project-title { font-size: 1.4rem; }
  .lb-ctrl-btn { width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 1rem; }
  .lb-nav-arrow { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 1.2rem; }
  .lb-nav-arrow.prev { left: 1.5rem; }
  .lb-nav-arrow.next { right: 1.5rem; }
  .lightbox-main-view { padding: 80px 20px 110px; }
  .lb-caption-overlay { bottom: 100px; font-size: 1.3rem; padding: 10px 22px; }
  .lb-thumb { width: 70px; height: 48px; }
}
/* --- PROJECT PLANS GRID --- */
.project-plans { padding: var(--spacing-xl) 2rem; }
.plans-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 2rem; margin-top: 2rem; max-width: var(--container-max-width); margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.plan-card-img-wrap { width: 100%; background: #fff; padding: 1rem; border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05); }
.plan-card img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; object-fit: contain; }
.plan-card p { text-align: center; margin-top: 1rem; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--charcoal); }

/* --- GLOBAL RESPONSIVE FIXES --- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .nav-center { display: flex; }
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-left { padding-right: 2rem; }
  .nav-right { padding-left: 2rem; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .works-grid { display: grid !important; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; column-count: auto !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .works-grid { display: grid !important; grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 20px !important; }
}