/* =============================================================
   MONTE BUILDERS — Master Stylesheet
   Sibling system to Monte Power & Electric
   ============================================================= */

/* ---------- 1. Tokens ---------- */
:root {
  --paper:        #FDFCF7;
  --paper-warm:   #F8F4E8;
  --obsidian:     #0E0E0E;
  --obsidian-90:  rgba(14, 14, 14, 0.9);
  --brass:        #EFC11A;   /* brighter, more saturated yellow-gold */
  --brass-deep:   #59550B;   /* olive — CTAs, headlines, accents */
  --brass-light:  #FFD93A;   /* punchy, luminous accent yellow */
  --bone:         #F4EBD8;
  --bone-warm:    #EFE5D2;
  --charcoal:     #3A3A38;
  --warm-gray:    #8C8678;
  --white:        #FFFFFF;
  --rule:         #ECE3CB;
  --rule-soft:    #F2EAD3;

  --serif: 'IBM Plex Serif', Georgia, serif;
  --sans:  'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  --mono:  'Space Mono', 'SF Mono', Menlo, Consolas, monospace;

  --container: 1240px;
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;

  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition: 250ms var(--ease);
  --transition-card: 450ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-border: 750ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);

  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(14, 14, 14, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(14, 14, 14, 0.10);
  --shadow-lg: 0 14px 32px rgba(14, 14, 14, 0.13);
  --shadow-brass: 0 14px 40px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.28);
}

/* ---------- 2. Reset & base ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; }
}
body {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 400; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--obsidian); background: var(--paper);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img, svg, video { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: var(--obsidian); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--brass-deep); }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: transparent; color: inherit; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
input, select, textarea { font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: inherit; }
::selection { background: var(--brass); color: var(--obsidian); }

.skip-link {
  position: absolute; top: -100px; left: 1rem;
  background: var(--obsidian); color: var(--paper);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 13px;
  z-index: 1000; transition: top var(--transition);
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 1rem; }

/* ---------- 3. Type ---------- */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em; line-height: 1.04;
  color: var(--obsidian);
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 7.5vw, 6rem); line-height: 0.98; letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 5vw, 3.8rem); line-height: 1.04; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 1.75rem); line-height: 1.15; }
h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; letter-spacing: 0; line-height: 1.3; }

.kicker {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brass-deep);
  display: inline-block;
}
em.brass-italic, .brass-italic { font-style: italic; color: var(--brass-deep); font-weight: 400; }
h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--brass-deep); font-weight: 400; }
.section-lead { font-size: 1.08rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--charcoal); max-width: 56ch; }

/* ---------- 4. Layout ---------- */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 1.5rem; }
@media (min-width: 720px)  { .container { padding: 0 2.25rem; } }
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .container { padding: 0 3rem; } }

.section-head { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: 3.5rem; }
.section-head .kicker { display: block; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.section-head h2 { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.section-head-row {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: end;
  max-width: none; gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ---------- 5. Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.55rem; padding: 0.95rem 1.85rem;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer; border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  transition: all 250ms var(--ease); white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-lg { padding: 1.1rem 2.1rem; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn-primary { background: var(--brass); color: var(--obsidian); border-color: var(--brass); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--brass-deep); border-color: var(--brass-deep); color: var(--paper); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-brass); }
.btn-primary:active { transform: translateY(0); }
.btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--obsidian); border-color: var(--obsidian); }
.btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--obsidian); color: var(--paper); }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }

.text-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.74rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brass-deep); position: relative; padding: 0.5rem 0;
}
.text-link span { transition: transform var(--transition); }
.text-link:hover { color: var(--obsidian); }
.text-link:hover span { transform: translateX(6px); }
.text-link::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1.5px; background: var(--brass);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 350ms var(--ease);
}
.text-link:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* ---------- 6. Header ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: var(--obsidian);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.18);
  transition: padding var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.nav-wrap {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem; padding-top: 0.85rem; padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.brand-logo { height: 56px; width: auto; transition: opacity var(--transition); }
.brand:hover .brand-logo { opacity: 0.88; }
.primary-nav { flex: 1; display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.nav-menu { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2.25rem; }
.nav-menu a {
  font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--paper);
  letter-spacing: 0.005em; position: relative; padding: 0.5rem 0;
}
.nav-menu a::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -2px;
  height: 1.5px; background: var(--brass);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.nav-menu a:hover { color: var(--brass-light); }
.nav-menu a:hover::after, .nav-menu a.is-active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-menu a.is-active { color: var(--brass-light); }

/* ---- Services dropdown ---- */
.nav-menu .has-submenu { position: relative; }
.nav-menu .has-submenu > a {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem;
}
.submenu-caret {
  /* Hide the unicode character; render a precisely-centered CSS triangle instead */
  font-size: 0;
  display: inline-block;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-left: 5px solid transparent;
  border-right: 5px solid transparent;
  border-top: 6px solid var(--brass);
  margin-left: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition), border-top-color var(--transition);
}
.has-submenu:hover > a .submenu-caret,
.has-submenu:focus-within > a .submenu-caret { border-top-color: var(--brass-light); }
.has-submenu:hover > a .submenu-caret,
.has-submenu:focus-within > a .submenu-caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.nav-menu .submenu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-6px);
  min-width: 260px;
  background: var(--obsidian);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.45rem 0;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 220ms var(--ease), transform 220ms var(--ease), visibility 220ms var(--ease);
  z-index: 110;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 40px rgba(14,14,14,0.4);
}
.has-submenu:hover > .submenu,
.has-submenu:focus-within > .submenu {
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.nav-menu .submenu li { border: 0; padding: 0; }
.nav-menu .submenu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  color: var(--paper);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.nav-menu .submenu a::after { display: none; }
.nav-menu .submenu a:hover {
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.12);
  color: var(--brass-light);
}
.nav-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.25rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.nav-phone {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em; padding: 0.5rem 0;
  background: transparent; border: none;
}
.nav-phone:hover { color: var(--brass); }
.nav-cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.15rem;
  background: var(--brass); color: var(--obsidian);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: all var(--transition); flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--brass);
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--brass-deep); border-color: var(--brass-deep); color: var(--paper); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.nav-toggle { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; padding: 0.5rem; cursor: pointer; z-index: 110; }
.nav-bar { display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--paper); transition: transform var(--transition), opacity var(--transition); border-radius: 1px; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-bar:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-bar:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-bar:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .primary-nav { position: fixed; inset: 0; background: var(--obsidian); flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: center; transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform 350ms var(--ease); z-index: 105; padding: 4rem 2rem 2rem; }
  .primary-nav.is-open { transform: translateX(0); }
  .nav-menu { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; text-align: center; gap: 0; width: 100%; }
  .nav-menu li { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.18); }
  .nav-menu a { display: block; padding: 1.25rem 0; font-size: 1.4rem; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; }
  .nav-menu a::after { display: none; }
  .nav-actions { gap: 0.75rem; }
  .nav-phone span { display: none; }
  .nav-cta { padding: 0.55rem 0.9rem; font-size: 0.82rem; }
  /* Submenu inline expansion on mobile */
  .nav-menu .submenu {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1; visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    background: transparent; border: 0; box-shadow: none;
    padding: 0 0 0.5rem; margin: 0; min-width: 0;
  }
  .has-submenu:hover > .submenu,
  .has-submenu:focus-within > .submenu { transform: none; }
  .nav-menu .submenu a {
    padding: 0.65rem 0 0.65rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 400;
    color: rgba(244, 235, 216, 0.78);
  }
  .nav-menu .submenu a:hover { background: transparent; color: var(--brass-light); }
  .submenu-caret { display: none; }
}

/* ---------- 7. Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--obsidian);
  padding: clamp(5rem, 10vw, 9rem) 0 clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-bg-image-wrap { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-bg-img {
  width: 100%; height: 140%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); will-change: transform;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-bg-img { height: 100%; transform: none !important; will-change: auto; }
}
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(14,14,14,0.94) 0%, rgba(14,14,14,0.78) 40%, rgba(14,14,14,0.55) 70%, rgba(14,14,14,0.45) 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 75% 30%, rgba(201,162,39,0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
}
.hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-marker {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem; border: 1px solid rgba(232, 201, 91, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(14,14,14,0.55); color: var(--brass-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem; backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.hero-dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--brass); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--brass); }
.hero-h1 { color: var(--paper); margin-bottom: 1.75rem; max-width: 26ch; font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5.6vw, 4.6rem); line-height: 1.02; }
.hero-h1 em { color: var(--brass-light); font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; }
.hero-line { display: block; }
.hero-lead { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem); color: rgba(244, 235, 216, 0.85); max-width: 56ch; margin-bottom: 2.25rem; line-height: 1.55; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.hero--with-image .btn-primary { background: var(--brass); color: var(--obsidian); border-color: var(--brass); }
.hero--with-image .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--brass-deep); border-color: var(--brass-deep); color: var(--paper); }
.hero--with-image .btn-ghost { color: var(--paper); border-color: rgba(244, 235, 216, 0.55); }
.hero--with-image .btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--brass-deep); color: var(--paper); border-color: var(--brass-deep); }
.hero-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; padding-top: 1.5rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(232, 201, 91, 0.22); gap: 1.5rem 0; }
.hero-meta li { padding: 0 1.5rem; border-right: 1px solid rgba(232, 201, 91, 0.22); flex: 1 1 auto; min-width: 110px; }
.hero-meta li:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.hero-meta li:last-child { border-right: none; }
.hero-meta strong { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.1rem); color: var(--paper); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.hero-meta span { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(244, 235, 216, 0.65); }

/* ---------- 8. Page hero (interior) ---------- */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--obsidian);
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0 clamp(2.75rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: clamp(22rem, 45vh, 28rem);
}
.page-hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 1100px; }
.breadcrumb {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brass-light); margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--brass-light); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--paper); }
.breadcrumb [aria-current="page"] { color: rgba(244, 235, 216, 0.65); }
.page-hero-title { color: var(--paper); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5.6vw, 4.6rem); line-height: 1.02; }
.page-hero-title em { color: var(--brass-light); font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; }
.page-hero-lead { color: rgba(244, 235, 216, 0.85); font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 60ch; }

/* ---------- 9. Marquee ---------- */
.marquee {
  background: var(--obsidian); color: var(--paper);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,0.22);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,0.22);
  overflow: hidden; padding: 1.6rem 0;
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 1.05rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.marquee-track { display: flex; gap: 0; animation: marquee 38s linear infinite; width: max-content; }
.marquee-group { display: inline-flex; gap: 2rem; padding-right: 2rem; align-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.marquee-bolt { color: var(--brass); }
@keyframes marquee { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---------- 10. About / split ---------- */
.about { padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0; background: var(--paper); }
.about-wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: start; }
.about-text .kicker { display: block; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.about-text h2 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.about-text .section-lead { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.about-paragraph { color: var(--charcoal); line-height: 1.7; }
.about-cards { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; padding-top: 0.5rem; }
.about-card {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr; gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem;
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: transform var(--transition-card), box-shadow var(--transition-card), border-color var(--transition-border);
}
.about-card:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--brass); }
.about-card-num {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--bone); color: var(--brass-deep);
  font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.about--home .about-card-num { font-style: normal; }
.about-card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.about-card p { color: var(--charcoal); font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .about-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; } }

/* ---------- 11. Services grid ---------- */
.services { padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0; background: var(--bone); }
.services-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1rem;
}
.service-card {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem 1.75rem; background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: grid; grid-template-rows: auto auto auto 1fr auto; gap: 0.6rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-card), box-shadow var(--transition-card), border-color var(--transition-border);
  min-height: 240px;
}
.service-card .service-icon { transition: transform 400ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1); }
.service-card:hover .service-icon { transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg); }
.service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--brass); }
.service-num {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--warm-gray); text-transform: uppercase;
}
.service-icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; object-fit: contain; }
.service-card h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-top: 0.25rem; }
.service-card p { color: var(--charcoal); font-size: 0.96rem; line-height: 1.6; }
.service-link {
  margin-top: 1rem; padding-top: 0.95rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brass-deep);
  transition: color var(--transition);
  align-self: end;
}
.service-link span { transition: transform var(--transition); display: inline-block; }
.service-card:hover .service-link { color: var(--brass); }
.service-card:hover .service-link span { transform: translateX(4px); }
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px)  { .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- 12. Stat strip ---------- */
.stat-strip {
  background: var(--obsidian); color: var(--paper);
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,0.18);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,0.18);
}
.stat-strip--green { background: var(--brass-deep); border-top-color: rgba(232, 201, 91, 0.32); border-bottom-color: rgba(232, 201, 91, 0.32); }
.stat-strip--green .stat { border-right-color: rgba(232, 201, 91, 0.32); }
.stat-strip-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 0;
}
.stat {
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem; border-right: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,0.18);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; gap: 0.6rem;
}
.stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat strong {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 2rem); color: var(--brass-light);
  font-weight: 500; line-height: 1; white-space: nowrap;
}
.stat span {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(244, 235, 216, 0.7); line-height: 1.45;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .stat-strip-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stat { padding: 1rem 1.25rem; border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,0.18); }
  .stat:nth-last-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: none; }
}

/* ---------- 13. Why Monte (numbered) ---------- */
.why { padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0; background: var(--paper); }
.why-list {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1rem 1.25rem;
  counter-reset: why;
}
.why-item {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.75rem;
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr; gap: 1.25rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-card), box-shadow var(--transition-card), border-color var(--transition-border);
}
.why-item:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--brass); }
.why-num {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brass-deep); letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  border-top: 1.5px solid var(--brass-deep); padding-top: 0.6rem;
}
.why-item h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.why-item p { color: var(--charcoal); font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .why-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- 14. Spotlight ---------- */
.spotlight {
  background: var(--obsidian); color: var(--paper);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.spotlight::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 30%, rgba(201,162,39,0.12) 0%, transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.spotlight-wrap { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: center; }
.spotlight .kicker { color: var(--brass-light); display: block; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.spotlight h2 { color: var(--paper); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.spotlight h2 em { color: var(--brass); font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; }
.spotlight p { color: rgba(244, 235, 216, 0.78); margin-bottom: 1.75rem; max-width: 56ch; line-height: 1.7; }
.spotlight .text-link { color: var(--brass-light); }
.spotlight-stats { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.spotlight-stat {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem; border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,0.28);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(244,235,216,0.04);
}
.spotlight-stat strong {
  display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--brass-light); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; font-weight: 500;
}
.spotlight-stat span { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(244,235,216,0.7); display: block; line-height: 1.5; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .spotlight-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.25rem; } }

/* ---------- 15. Recent work ---------- */
.work { padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0; background: var(--paper); }
.work-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem;
}
.work-card {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.6rem 1.6rem 1.5rem;
  display: grid; grid-template-rows: auto auto auto 1fr; gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-card), box-shadow var(--transition-card), border-color var(--transition-border);
}
.work-card:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--brass); }
.work-tag {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brass-deep); margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.work-card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 0.45rem; }
.work-card p { color: var(--charcoal); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0.85rem; }
.work-card footer {
  margin-top: auto; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--warm-gray); text-transform: uppercase; padding-top: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
a.work-card { display: grid; }
a.work-card:hover footer { color: var(--brass-deep); }
a.work-card footer span { display: inline-block; transition: transform var(--transition); }
a.work-card:hover footer span { transform: translateX(4px); }
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .work-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px)  { .work-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- 16. Testimonials ---------- */
.testimonials { padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0; background: var(--bone); }
.testimonials-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
.testimonial {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem 1.85rem 1.75rem;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  transition: transform var(--transition-card), box-shadow var(--transition-card), border-color var(--transition-border);
}
.testimonial:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--brass); }
.testimonial::before { display: none; }
.testimonial-stars {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 1.05rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--brass-deep);
  line-height: 1;
}
.testimonial blockquote { color: var(--charcoal); font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 1.5rem; }
.testimonial cite { display: block; font-style: normal; padding-top: 1rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.testimonial cite strong { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); color: var(--obsidian); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.testimonial cite span { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--warm-gray); }
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- 17. Service area ---------- */
.area { padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0; background: var(--paper); }
.area-wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: start; }
.area-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 0.6rem; padding-top: 1rem; }
.area-list li {
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem; background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.82rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--obsidian); text-align: center;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-border), transform var(--transition-card);
}
.area-list li:hover { border-color: var(--brass-deep); transform: translateY(-1px); }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .area-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; } }

/* ---------- 18. Final CTA ---------- */
.cta-final {
  background: var(--obsidian);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-final::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 70%, rgba(201,162,39,0.15) 0%, transparent 55%);
}
.cta-final-inner { position: relative; text-align: center; max-width: 840px; margin: 0 auto; }
.cta-final .kicker { display: block; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; color: var(--brass-light); }
.cta-final h2 { color: var(--paper); margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.cta-final h2 em { color: var(--brass); font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; }
.cta-final-actions { display: inline-flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; }
.cta-final .btn-primary { background: var(--brass); color: var(--obsidian); border-color: var(--brass); }
.cta-final .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--brass-deep); border-color: var(--brass-deep); color: var(--paper); }
.cta-final .btn-ghost { color: var(--paper); border-color: rgba(244,235,216,0.55); }
.cta-final .btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--brass-deep); color: var(--paper); border-color: var(--brass-deep); }

/* ---------- 19. Footer ---------- */
.site-footer { background: var(--obsidian); color: var(--paper); padding: 4rem 0 2rem; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.footer-brand img { height: 70px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; width: auto;}
.footer-brand p { color: rgba(244,235,216,0.7); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.65; max-width: 36ch; }
.footer-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brass-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700;
}
.footer-col li { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.footer-col a, .footer-col li { color: rgba(244,235,216,0.78); font-size: 0.93rem; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--brass-light); }
.footer-bar {
  padding-top: 1.5rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,0.18);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: rgba(244,235,216,0.55);
}
.footer-bar a { color: rgba(244,235,216,0.78); }
.footer-bar a:hover { color: var(--brass-light); }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- 20. Contact page ---------- */
.contact { padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0; background: var(--paper); }
.contact-wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: start; }
.contact-info { padding-right: 1rem; border-right: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.contact-info .kicker { display: block; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.contact-info h2 { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.contact-info > p { color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: 2rem; max-width: 46ch; }
.contact-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.contact-list li {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem; background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 130px 1fr; gap: 1rem; align-items: baseline;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-border);
}
.contact-list li:hover { border-color: var(--brass-deep); }
.contact-list .label {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brass-deep);
}
.contact-list .value { color: var(--obsidian); font-weight: 500; }
.contact-list .value a { color: var(--obsidian); }
.contact-list .value a:hover { color: var(--brass-deep); }
.expect-card {
  background: var(--bone); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem;
}
.expect-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brass-deep); margin-bottom: 1rem; font-weight: 700;
}
.expect-card ul li {
  position: relative; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--charcoal); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.55;
}
.expect-card ul li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.55rem;
  width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--brass-deep); border-radius: 2px;
}

/* form */
.form-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 2.25rem;
}
.form-card .kicker { display: block; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.form-card h2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2rem); }
.form-card .form-note { color: var(--warm-gray); font-size: 0.88rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; font-family: var(--mono); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.field { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.field label {
  display: block; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; font-weight: 700;
}
.field label .req { color: var(--brass-deep); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--rule); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--paper); color: var(--obsidian);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  font-size: 0.97rem;
}
.field textarea { min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; line-height: 1.55; }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--brass-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(89, 85, 11, 0.12);
}
.field-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
.honeypot { position: absolute; left: -9999px; }
.form-actions { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.form-emergency {
  margin-top: 1.5rem; padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--bone); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--charcoal); line-height: 1.55;
}
.form-emergency a { color: var(--brass-deep); font-weight: 700; }
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .contact-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .contact-info { padding-right: 0; border-right: none; padding-bottom: 2rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }
  .field-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- 22. Scopes (service-page editorial list) ---------- */
.scopes { padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0; background: var(--bone); }
.scopes-wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}
.scopes-placeholder {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(14, 14, 14, 0.16);
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  align-self: start;
}
.scopes-image {
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  align-self: stretch;
  min-height: 100%;
}
.scopes-image img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .scopes-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .scopes-placeholder { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
  .scopes-image { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; min-height: 0; align-self: auto; }
}
.scope-list {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(14,14,14,0.12);
}
.scope-item {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 90px minmax(180px, 1fr) 2fr;
  column-gap: 2.5rem; row-gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 2rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(14,14,14,0.12);
  align-items: baseline;
}
.scope-num {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brass-deep); letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.scope-item h3 { font-size: 1.45rem; margin: 0; line-height: 1.2; }
.scope-item p {
  color: var(--charcoal); line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: 1rem; margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .scope-item {
    grid-template-columns: 70px 1fr;
    gap: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .scope-num { grid-row: 1; }
  .scope-item h3 { grid-column: 2; }
  .scope-item p { grid-column: 2; }
}

/* ---------- 23. Placeholder image (service pages) ---------- */
.placeholder-image {
  width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  background: var(--bone);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(14, 14, 14, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--warm-gray);
}
.about-side {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.75rem; padding-top: 1rem;
}

/* ---------- 24. Contact hero (split: text + form-card) ---------- */
.contact-hero {
  position: relative; background: var(--obsidian); color: var(--paper);
  padding: clamp(5rem, 9vw, 7rem) 0 clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 4px solid var(--brass);
}
.contact-hero-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; overflow: hidden; }
.contact-hero-bg .hero-bg-img { width: 100%; height: 140%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transform: translate3d(0,0,0); will-change: transform; }
.contact-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(14,14,14,0.94) 0%, rgba(14,14,14,0.86) 45%, rgba(14,14,14,0.7) 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 75% 30%, rgba(201,162,39,0.10) 0%, transparent 55%);
}
.contact-hero-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); align-items: start;
}
.contact-hero-text { padding-top: 0.5rem; }
.contact-hero-text .breadcrumb { color: var(--brass-light); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.contact-hero-text .breadcrumb a { color: var(--brass-light); }
.contact-hero-text .breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--paper); }
.contact-hero-text .breadcrumb [aria-current="page"] { color: rgba(244,235,216,0.65); }
.contact-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5.6vw, 4.6rem);
  font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.02; letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  color: var(--paper); margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}
.contact-hero-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--brass-light); font-weight: 400; }
.contact-hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(244,235,216,0.82); margin: 0 0 2rem; max-width: 50ch;
}

.contact-quick-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.contact-quick-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.15rem;
  background: rgba(244,235,216,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--paper); text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 250ms var(--ease);
}
.contact-quick-item:hover {
  background: rgba(244,235,216,0.09);
  border-color: var(--brass); color: var(--paper);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}
.contact-quick-item svg { flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--brass-light); }
.contact-quick-item div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.15rem; min-width: 0; }
.contact-quick-label {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.66rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brass-light);
}
.contact-quick-item strong {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.02rem; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em; color: var(--paper); word-break: break-word;
}

/* ---------- 25. Floating contact form-card ---------- */
.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--paper); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(14,14,14,0.4);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.85rem;
  position: relative;
}
.contact-form-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: -2px; left: 1.5rem; right: 1.5rem;
  height: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brass) 0%, var(--brass-deep) 100%);
  border-radius: 0 0 2px 2px;
}
.contact-form-card .form-header { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.contact-form-card .form-header .kicker { display: block; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; color: var(--brass-deep); }
.contact-form-card .form-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--obsidian); margin: 0.4rem 0 0.6rem;
}
.contact-form-card .form-intro { font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--charcoal); margin: 0; }

.contact-form-card .form-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; }
.contact-form-card .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.85rem; }
.contact-form-card .form-label {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--charcoal);
}
.req-mark { color: var(--brass-deep); font-weight: 700; margin-left: 0.15em; }

.contact-form-card input, .contact-form-card select, .contact-form-card textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 0.75rem 0.9rem;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.96rem; color: var(--obsidian);
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: border-color 200ms var(--ease), box-shadow 200ms var(--ease); font-weight: 500;
}
.contact-form-card input:focus, .contact-form-card select:focus, .contact-form-card textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--brass); outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,162,39,0.15);
}
.contact-form-card textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 90px; }
.contact-form-card .response-time-note {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--charcoal);
  background: var(--bone); border-left: 2px solid var(--brass);
  padding: 0.7rem 0.85rem; border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0.5rem;
}
.contact-form-card .response-time-note svg { color: var(--brass-deep); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 0.1rem; }
.contact-form-card .btn { margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.contact-form-card .hp-field { display: none; }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .contact-hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .contact-form-card .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.75rem; }
  .contact-quick-item { padding: 0.85rem 0.95rem; }
  .contact-quick-item strong { font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .contact-form-card { padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem; }
}

/* ---------- 26. Service area (city pin grid) ---------- */
.service-area {
  padding: clamp(5rem, 10vw, 7rem) 0;
  background: var(--bone);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.area-wrap {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 4.5rem); align-items: center;
}
.area-content .kicker { display: block; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.area-content h2 { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.area-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 0.85rem; list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.area-grid li {
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: transform var(--transition-card), box-shadow var(--transition-card), border-color var(--transition-border);
}
.area-grid li a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 1.05rem 1.3rem;
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.12rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--obsidian); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition);
}
.area-grid li:hover { border-color: var(--brass-deep); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.area-grid li a:hover { color: var(--brass-deep); }
.area-pin {
  width: 10px; height: 10px; background: var(--brass-deep); border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0; position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(89, 85, 11, 0.55);
  animation: pin-pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pin-pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(89, 85, 11, 0.55); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(89, 85, 11, 0); }
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .area-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .area-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) { .area-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- 27. Service map ---------- */
.service-map { background: var(--paper); padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem) 0 clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem); }
.service-map-wrap {
  max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 1.5rem;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem); align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 720px)  { .service-map-wrap { padding: 0 2.25rem; } }
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .service-map-wrap { padding: 0 3rem; } }
.service-map-frame {
  width: 100%; height: 420px; border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); background: var(--bone);
  filter: grayscale(0.2) contrast(0.95);
}
.service-map-caption { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.8rem; padding: 1.5rem; }
.service-map-caption .kicker { display: block; margin-bottom: 0; }
.service-map-caption p { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--charcoal); }
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .service-map-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-map-frame { height: 320px; }
  .service-map-caption { padding: 0; }
}

/* ---------- 28. FAQ accordion ---------- */
.faq { padding: clamp(5rem, 10vw, 7rem) 0; background: var(--paper); }
.faq-wrap {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem); align-items: start;
}
.faq-wrap .section-head { margin-bottom: 0; }
.faq-wrap .section-head .kicker { display: block; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.faq-item {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-border);
}
.faq-item:hover { border-color: var(--brass-deep); }
.faq-item details { width: 100%; }
.faq-item summary {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem; padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; list-style: none; cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--obsidian); letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary:hover { color: var(--brass-deep); }
.faq-toggle {
  flex-shrink: 0; width: 28px; height: 28px; position: relative;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 50%;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.faq-toggle::before, .faq-toggle::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; background: var(--brass-deep);
  transition: transform 350ms var(--ease);
}
.faq-toggle::before { top: 50%; left: 25%; right: 25%; height: 1.5px; margin-top: -0.75px; }
.faq-toggle::after  { left: 50%; top: 25%; bottom: 25%; width: 1.5px; margin-left: -0.75px; }
.faq-item details[open] .faq-toggle { background: var(--brass-deep); border-color: var(--brass-deep); }
.faq-item details[open] .faq-toggle::before { background: var(--paper); }
.faq-item details[open] .faq-toggle::after { transform: rotate(90deg); background: var(--paper); }
.faq-answer { padding: 0 1.5rem 1.4rem; font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--charcoal); max-width: 70ch; }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .faq-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; } }

/* ---------- 29. Service overview (left text + right stats card) ---------- */
.service-overview { padding: clamp(5rem, 10vw, 7rem) 0; background: var(--paper); }
.service-overview-wrap {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem); align-items: start;
}
.service-overview-text > * { margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.service-overview-text > *:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.service-overview-text .kicker { display: block; }
.service-overview-text h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin-top: 0.5rem; line-height: 1.04;
}
.service-overview-text p { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--charcoal); }
.service-overview-stats {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.4rem;
  padding: 1.85rem; background: var(--bone);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  list-style: none; margin: 0;
}
.service-overview-stats li {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule-soft);
}
.service-overview-stats li:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; border-bottom: none; }
.service-overview-stats strong {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 500; color: var(--brass-deep); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.service-overview-stats span { font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--charcoal); }
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .service-overview-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
}

/* ---------- 30. Spotlight band (by the numbers) ---------- */
.spotlight-band {
  position: relative; padding: clamp(4.5rem, 9vw, 7rem) 0;
  background: var(--obsidian); color: var(--paper);
  overflow: hidden; border-top: 4px solid var(--brass);
}
.spotlight-band-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 30%, rgba(201,162,39,0.14) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 80%, rgba(201,162,39,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.spotlight-band-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.spotlight-band-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
.spotlight-band-head .kicker { display: block; color: var(--brass-light); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.spotlight-band-title {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.018em;
  color: var(--paper); margin: 0.5rem 0 0;
}
.spotlight-band-stats {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem;
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  position: relative; padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.spotlight-band-stats::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  height: 1px; background: rgba(232,201,91,0.32);
}
.spotlight-band-stat {
  text-align: center; padding: 1.5rem 1rem 2rem;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,0.18);
}
.spotlight-band-stat:first-child { border-left: 0; }
.spotlight-band-stat strong {
  display: block; font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 2rem); font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--brass-light); margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.spotlight-band-stat > span {
  display: block; font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(244,235,216,0.7);
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .spotlight-band-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 0.5rem; }
  .spotlight-band-stat:nth-child(3) { border-left: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .spotlight-band-title { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 7vw, 2.4rem); }
  .spotlight-band-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .spotlight-band-stat { border-left: 0 !important; border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,0.18); padding: 1.5rem 1rem; }
  .spotlight-band-stat:first-child { border-top: 0; }
}

/* ---------- 31. Timeline rail (process) ---------- */
.timeline-section {
  padding: clamp(5rem, 10vw, 8rem) 0;
  background: var(--bone); border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.timeline-rail {
  position: relative;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem; list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
}
.timeline-rail-line {
  position: absolute; top: 32px; left: 32px; right: 32px;
  height: 2px; background: var(--brass-deep); z-index: 0;
}
.timeline-rail-line::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 0;
  width: 12px; height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brass-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(89, 85, 11, 0.6), 0 0 4px rgba(89, 85, 11, 0.9);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  animation: rail-slide 4.5s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1) infinite;
}
@keyframes rail-slide {
  0%   { left: 0;    opacity: 0; }
  10%  { opacity: 1; }
  85%  { left: 100%; opacity: 1; }
  100% { left: 100%; opacity: 0; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .timeline-rail-line::after { animation: none; opacity: 0; }
}
.timeline-step {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem;
}
.timeline-marker {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  background: var(--bone); border: 2px solid var(--brass-deep);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--brass-deep); letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 350ms var(--ease), background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.timeline-step:hover .timeline-marker {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg);
  background: var(--brass-deep); color: var(--brass);
}
.timeline-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em; color: var(--obsidian); margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
}
.timeline-body p { font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--charcoal); margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .timeline-rail { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .timeline-rail-line { display: none; }
  .timeline-step {
    padding-left: 1.5rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-left: 2px solid rgba(89, 85, 11, 0.4);
    flex-direction: row; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;
  }
  .timeline-marker { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 1.1rem; margin-left: -2.5rem; }
}

/* ---------- 32. Photo strip (placeholder gallery) ---------- */
.photo-strip {
  padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem) 0;
  background: var(--paper);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.photo-strip--obsidian {
  background: var(--obsidian);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--brass); border-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--paper);
}
.photo-strip--obsidian .photo-strip-head h2 { color: var(--paper); }
.photo-strip--obsidian .photo-strip-head h2 em { color: var(--brass-light); font-style: italic; }
.photo-strip--obsidian .photo-strip-head .kicker { color: var(--brass-light); }
.photo-strip--obsidian .photo-strip-head p { color: rgba(244,235,216,0.78); }
.photo-strip-head { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 0 clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); }
.photo-strip-head .kicker { display: block; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.photo-strip-head h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--obsidian); margin: 0.5rem 0 0.85rem;
}
.photo-strip-head h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--brass-deep); }
.photo-strip-head p { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--charcoal); max-width: 60ch; margin: 0; }
.photo-strip-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 0.85rem;
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
}
.photo-strip-item {
  position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--bone);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
}
.photo-strip--obsidian .photo-strip-item {
  background: rgba(244,235,216,0.06);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(232,201,91,0.28);
}
.photo-strip-item--photo,
.photo-strip--obsidian .photo-strip-item--photo {
  background: var(--obsidian);
  border: 0;
}
.photo-strip-item--photo img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.photo-strip-placeholder-text {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--warm-gray); text-align: center;
}
.photo-strip--obsidian .photo-strip-placeholder-text { color: rgba(244,235,216,0.55); }
.photo-strip-tag {
  position: absolute; top: 0.85rem; left: 0.85rem; z-index: 2;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  background: rgba(14,14,14,0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,201,91,0.45);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brass-light); backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .photo-strip-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 0.6rem; }
  .photo-strip-tag { font-size: 0.58rem; padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) { .photo-strip-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Yellow italic accent on the new "A look at what's possible." headline */
.photo-strip-head h2 em,
.photo-strip--obsidian .photo-strip-head h2 em { color: var(--brass-light); font-style: italic; }

/* Stock-image note line below the heading */
.photo-strip-note {
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: none;
  color: rgba(244,235,216,0.78);
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
}
.photo-strip-note .stock-asterisk-inline {
  color: var(--brass-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-right: 0.15rem;
}

/* Yellow asterisk in the corner of any stock image */
.photo-strip-item--stock::after {
  content: "*";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.45rem;
  right: 0.75rem;
  z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--brass-light);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---------- 33. Related services (replaces work-grid on service pages) ---------- */
.related-services {
  padding: clamp(5rem, 10vw, 8rem) 0;
  background: var(--bone); border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.related-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.related-card {
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: transform var(--transition-card), box-shadow var(--transition-card), border-color var(--transition-border);
  overflow: hidden; position: relative;
}
.related-card:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--brass); }
.related-card a {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 1.85rem 1.65rem 1.75rem;
  height: 100%; text-decoration: none; color: inherit;
}
.related-tag {
  display: inline-flex; align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem; background: var(--bone);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brass-deep);
}
.related-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem; letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  margin: 0.2rem 0 0.3rem;
}
.related-card p { font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--charcoal); flex: 1; margin: 0; }
.related-cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brass-deep); margin-top: 0.6rem;
}
.related-cta span { transition: transform var(--transition); display: inline-block; }
.related-card:hover .related-cta span { transform: translateX(4px); }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- 34. Big CTA (full-bleed dramatic) ---------- */
.big-cta {
  position: relative; padding: clamp(5rem, 10vw, 8rem) 0;
  background: var(--obsidian); color: var(--paper);
  overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
}
.big-cta-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.big-cta-bg-art {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%, rgba(201,162,39,0.18) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 75% 30%, rgba(89,85,11,0.22) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #1A1A18 0%, #0E0E0E 60%, #050505 100%);
}
.big-cta-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(201,162,39,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,162,39,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 80%);
}
.big-cta-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; text-align: center; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; }
.big-cta-inner > * { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.big-cta-inner .kicker { display: block; color: var(--brass-light); }
.big-cta-inner h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4.4rem);
  line-height: 1.04; letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--paper); max-width: 18ch;
  margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;
}
.big-cta-inner h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--brass-light); font-weight: 400; }
.big-cta-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem); line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(244,235,216,0.78);
  max-width: 56ch; margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}
.big-cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 0.85rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.big-cta-actions .btn-primary { background: var(--brass); color: var(--obsidian); border-color: var(--brass); }
.big-cta-actions .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--brass-deep); border-color: var(--brass-deep); color: var(--paper); }
.btn-outline-light { background: transparent; color: var(--paper); border-color: rgba(244,235,216,0.55); }
.btn-outline-light:hover { background: var(--brass-deep); color: var(--paper); border-color: var(--brass-deep); }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .big-cta-inner { text-align: left; }
  .big-cta-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .big-cta-actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ---------- Scroll-triggered reveal ---------- */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 700ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1),
              transform 700ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
}

/* ---------- Blog hub ---------- */
.blog-section { padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0; background: var(--paper); }
.blog-section--bone { background: var(--bone); border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); }

.blog-featured {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); align-items: center;
}
.blog-featured-img-link {
  display: block; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.blog-featured .placeholder-image { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
.blog-featured-body .kicker { display: block; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.blog-featured-body h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem); line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem; letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.blog-featured-body h2 a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition); }
.blog-featured-body h2 a:hover { color: var(--brass-deep); }
.blog-featured-body p {
  color: var(--charcoal); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 56ch; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .blog-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.blog-meta {
  display: flex; gap: 0.9rem; align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--charcoal);
  font-family: var(--mono); letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.blog-meta-tag {
  color: var(--brass-deep); text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.72rem;
}
.blog-meta-dot {
  width: 3px; height: 3px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--rule); display: inline-block;
}

.blog-categories {
  display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  margin-bottom: 3rem; list-style: none;
}
.blog-category {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--charcoal); background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all 180ms var(--ease);
}
.blog-category:hover, .blog-category.is-active {
  background: var(--brass-deep); color: var(--paper); border-color: var(--brass-deep);
}

.blog-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.25rem 1.5rem; list-style: none; padding: 0;
}
.blog-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.blog-card.is-hidden { display: none; }
.blog-card a {
  color: inherit; text-decoration: none;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem;
}
.blog-card-img {
  position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--white);
}
.blog-card-img.placeholder-image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.blog-card-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.7rem; }
.blog-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.25; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  transition: color var(--transition);
  margin: 0;
}
.blog-card a:hover h3 { color: var(--brass-deep); }
.blog-card p { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--charcoal); margin: 0; }
.blog-card .blog-meta { margin: 0; font-size: 0.8rem; }
.blog-card-cta {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--brass-deep); text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  position: relative; display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start; padding-bottom: 0.3rem;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.blog-card-cta::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  height: 1.5px; background: #C9A227;
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 350ms var(--ease);
}
.blog-card a:hover .blog-card-cta { color: #C9A227; }
.blog-card a:hover .blog-card-cta::after,
.blog-featured:hover .blog-card-cta::after,
.blog-card-cta:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Blog article (single post) ---------- */
.blog-article {
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 5.5rem) 0 clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem);
  background: var(--paper);
}
.blog-article-wrap {
  max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 1.5rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 250px;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
}
@media (min-width: 720px)  { .blog-article-wrap { padding: 0 2.25rem; } }
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .blog-article-wrap { padding: 0 3rem; } }
.article-main { min-width: 0; max-width: 720px; }
.article-sidebar { position: relative; }
.article-toc-sticky {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem;
  background: rgba(239, 193, 26, 0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 193, 26, 0.32);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.article-toc-sticky .kicker { display: block; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #A88300; }
.article-toc-sticky ol {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  counter-reset: toc;
}
.article-toc-sticky li {
  counter-increment: toc;
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.article-toc-sticky li::before {
  content: counter(toc, decimal-leading-zero);
  font-family: var(--mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #A88300;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}
.article-toc-sticky a {
  color: var(--charcoal);
  border-bottom: none;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.article-toc-sticky a:hover { color: #8C6D00; }
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .blog-article-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 720px; }
  .article-toc-sticky { position: static; }
}

.blog-article-lead {
  font-size: 1.18rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--obsidian);
  margin: 0 0 2rem; font-weight: 500;
}
.blog-article-body p {
  font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--charcoal);
  margin: 0 0 1.4rem;
}
.blog-article-body h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2rem);
  margin: 2.5rem 0 0.85rem; line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  scroll-margin-top: 110px;
}
.blog-article-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem; margin: 1.75rem 0 0.7rem; line-height: 1.25;
}
.blog-article-body ul, .blog-article-body ol {
  margin: 0 0 1.4rem 1.5rem; padding: 0;
}
.blog-article-body li {
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--charcoal);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}
.blog-article-body strong { color: var(--obsidian); font-weight: 600; }
.blog-article-body em { color: var(--brass-deep); font-style: italic; }
.blog-article-body a {
  color: var(--brass-deep);
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--brass);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.blog-article-body a:hover { color: var(--obsidian); border-bottom-color: var(--obsidian); }
.blog-article-body blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--brass);
  padding: 0.4rem 0 0.4rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  color: var(--obsidian);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Article hero meta line — category + date inline */
.blog-article-meta {
  display: flex; gap: 0.9rem; align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--mono); letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(244, 235, 216, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.blog-article-meta .blog-meta-tag { color: var(--brass-light); }
.blog-article-meta .blog-meta-dot { background: rgba(244, 235, 216, 0.4); }

/* Related posts strip on a single article page */
.blog-related {
  background: var(--bone);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem) 0;
}
.blog-related .section-head { margin-bottom: 2rem; }

.about--bone { background: var(--bone); }

/* ---------- Card hover top-line accent ---------- */
.about-card::after,
.service-card::after,
.why-item::after,
.work-card::after,
.testimonial::after,
.related-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--brass);
  transition: width 450ms cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-card:hover::after,
.service-card:hover::after,
.why-item:hover::after,
.work-card:hover::after,
.testimonial:hover::after,
.related-card:hover::after { width: 100%; }

/* ---------- 21. Misc ---------- */
.divider-hammer {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem; margin: 1.5rem 0;
}
.divider-hammer::before, .divider-hammer::after {
  content: ""; flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--rule);
}
.divider-hammer img { width: 28px; height: 28px; opacity: 0.9; }


/* Legal pages (privacy, terms): single-column prose, no sidebar */
.legal-wrap { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 1.5rem; }