/* ============================================================================
   KinOn Holdings — public stylesheet (v2)
   Palette: deep navy nights + golden-hour gold, leaf green for sustainability.
   Signature: the golden arc & diamond from the logo, threaded through
   dividers, kickers, steps and hover states.
   Display: Neuwelt (falls back to Montserrat 800) · Body: Montserrat
============================================================================ */

/* Neuwelt is a licensed typeface. Drop the font files into public/fonts/
   (Neuwelt-Bold.woff2 / .woff) and headings pick it up automatically. */
@font-face {
  font-family: 'Neuwelt';
  src: url('../fonts/Neuwelt-Bold.woff2') format('woff2'),
       url('../fonts/Neuwelt-Bold.woff') format('woff');
  font-weight: 700 800;
  font-display: swap;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- tokens */
:root {
  --ink-navy: #070D24;
  --navy-900: #0A1230;
  --navy-800: #101D45;
  --navy-700: #16295E;
  --navy-600: #1E3577;
  --navy-500: #2A468F;

  --gold-deep: #8C671F;
  --gold: #C9A24B;
  --gold-soft: #E3C87F;
  --gold-light: #F0DFA6;
  --gold-grad: linear-gradient(115deg, #8C671F 0%, #C9A24B 45%, #F0DFA6 100%);
  --gold-grad-soft: linear-gradient(115deg, #A9852E, #E3C87F);

  --leaf: #5CA92E;
  --leaf-soft: #EAF4E2;

  --ivory: #F8F6F0;
  --mist: #F2F4FA;
  --paper: #FFFFFF;

  --ink: #1B2340;
  --ink-soft: #5A6379;
  --ink-faint: #8B92A8;
  --line: #E6E9F2;
  --line-navy: rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);

  --font-display: 'Neuwelt', 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  --font-accent: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;

  --radius-lg: 18px;
  --radius: 14px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;

  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 10px rgba(10, 18, 48, .06);
  --shadow-md: 0 14px 34px -12px rgba(10, 18, 48, .18);
  --shadow-lg: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(10, 18, 48, .3);
  --shadow-gold: 0 14px 30px -10px rgba(201, 162, 75, .45);

  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22, .61, .36, 1);
  --speed: .35s;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- base */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--paper);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { margin: 0; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy-800); line-height: 1.16; }
p { margin: 0 0 14px; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
::selection { background: var(--gold-light); color: var(--navy-900); }
:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 4px; }

::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 11px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--mist); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--navy-600); border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid var(--mist); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--gold-deep); }

.container { width: min(1200px, 92%); margin-inline: auto; }
.container--narrow { max-width: 860px; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- buttons */
.btn {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 15px 30px;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .13em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: transform var(--speed) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--speed) var(--ease),
              background-color var(--speed) var(--ease), color var(--speed) var(--ease),
              border-color var(--speed) var(--ease);
}
.btn .arr { font-size: 15px; transition: transform var(--speed) var(--ease); }
.btn:hover .arr { transform: translateX(5px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0) scale(.98); }

.btn--gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: #14203F;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -12px rgba(140, 103, 31, .8);
}
.btn--gold:hover {
  background: var(--navy-900);
  border-color: var(--navy-900);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -14px rgba(10, 18, 48, .8);
}
/* on dark surfaces the hover inverts to light gold instead of navy */
.section--navy .btn--gold:hover,
.cta-band .btn--gold:hover,
.hero .btn--gold:hover,
.duo--navy .btn--gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.btn--navy { background: var(--navy-800); border-color: var(--navy-800); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -12px rgba(10, 18, 48, .9); }
.btn--navy:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: #14203F; transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn--outline-light { border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55); color: #fff; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .04); backdrop-filter: blur(4px); }
.btn--outline-light:hover { border-color: var(--gold-light); color: var(--navy-900); background: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn--outline-navy { border-color: var(--navy-700); color: var(--navy-700); background: transparent; }
.btn--outline-navy:hover { background: var(--navy-800); border-color: var(--navy-800); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

.btn--sm { padding: 11px 20px; font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: .12em; }

.link-gold { color: var(--gold-deep); font-weight: 700; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-soft); transition: color .25s, border-color .25s; }
.link-gold:hover { color: var(--navy-800); border-color: var(--navy-800); }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- section scaffolding */
.section { padding: 108px 0; }
.section--tight { padding: 72px 0; }
.section--soft { position: relative; isolation: isolate; overflow: hidden; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ivory), #FDFCF8); }
.section--soft::after { content: ''; position: absolute; z-index: -1; top: -340px; right: -280px; width: 760px; height: 760px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, .16); pointer-events: none; }
.section--navy {
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 85% -10%, rgba(201, 162, 75, .14), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 420px at 0% 110%, rgba(42, 70, 143, .5), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(165deg, var(--navy-900), var(--navy-800) 55%, var(--navy-700));
  color: #DDE4F5;
}
.section--navy .sec-title { color: #fff; }
.section--navy .sec-lead { color: #B9C3DE; }

.kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .34em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.kicker::before {
  content: '';
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--gold-grad);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.section--navy .kicker { color: var(--gold-soft); }

.sec-head { max-width: 640px; margin-bottom: 52px; }
.sec-head.center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.sec-head.center .kicker { justify-content: center; }
.sec-title { font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 44px); letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.sec-lead { margin-top: 18px; font-size: 16.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.gold-text {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.14em;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  padding-right: .05em;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold) 55%, var(--gold-deep));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.sub-title { font-size: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 26px); color: var(--navy-800); margin: 44px 0 18px; }
.sub-title:first-child { margin-top: 0; }

/* signature divider — line · diamond · line */
.brand-divider { --divider-bg: transparent; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 18px; }
.brand-divider::before, .brand-divider::after { content: ''; height: 1.5px; width: 46px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold)); }
.brand-divider::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent); }
.brand-divider i { width: 9px; height: 9px; background: var(--gold-grad); transform: rotate(45deg); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201, 162, 75, .16); }
.sec-head.center .brand-divider, .brand-divider.center { justify-content: center; }

.sec-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 52px; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- grids */
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 30px; }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 30px; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 26px; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- topbar */
.topbar { background: var(--ink-navy); color: #AEB8D6; font-size: 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
.topbar-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 22px; min-height: 42px; }
.topbar-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 22px; }
.topbar-links a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; transition: color .25s; }
.topbar-links a:hover { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.topbar-links svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; color: var(--gold); }
.topbar .tag { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-right: 12px; color: var(--gold-soft); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 11px; }
.topbar .tag::before { content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; background: var(--leaf); border-radius: 50%; }
.topbar-social { margin-left: auto; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.topbar-social a { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 8px; transition: color .25s, background-color .25s; }
.topbar-social a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); background: rgba(201, 162, 75, .14); }
.topbar-social svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- header / nav */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 60;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.site-header.is-scrolled { box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -18px rgba(10, 18, 48, .35); }
.header-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 30px; min-height: 84px; transition: min-height .3s var(--ease); }
.brand img { height: 52px; width: auto; transition: height .3s var(--ease); }
.site-header.is-scrolled .header-inner { min-height: 68px; }
.site-header.is-scrolled .brand img { height: 44px; }

.nav { margin-left: auto; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 26px; }
.nav-list { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.nav-item { position: relative; }
.nav-link {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 30px 13px;
  font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .02em;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  transition: color .25s;
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; left: 13px; right: 13px; bottom: 22px;
  height: 2px; background: var(--gold-grad);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-item.has-sub:hover > .nav-link { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.is-active::after, .nav-item.has-sub:hover > .nav-link::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-link.is-active { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.caret { width: 9px; height: 9px; border-right: 1.8px solid currentColor; border-bottom: 1.8px solid currentColor; transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(-2px); transition: transform .25s; }
.nav-item.has-sub:hover .caret { transform: rotate(225deg) translateY(-1px); }

.sub-menu {
  position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0;
  min-width: 230px;
  padding: 10px;
  list-style: none; margin: 0;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(14px);
  transition: opacity .28s var(--ease), transform .28s var(--ease), visibility .28s;
}
.nav-item.has-sub:hover > .sub-menu { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.sub-menu a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy-800);
  transition: background-color .2s, color .2s, padding-left .2s;
}
.sub-menu a::before { content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; background: var(--gold); transform: rotate(45deg); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .2s; }
.sub-menu a:hover { background: var(--ivory); color: var(--gold-deep); padding-left: 18px; }
.sub-menu a:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.nav-cta { margin-left: 8px; }

.nav-toggle { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; width: 44px; height: 44px; padding: 11px 9px; background: none; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
.nav-toggle span { height: 2px; background: var(--navy-800); border-radius: 2px; transition: transform .3s var(--ease), opacity .3s; }
body.nav-open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
body.nav-open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
body.nav-open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

.nav-backdrop { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 55; background: rgba(7, 13, 36, .55); backdrop-filter: blur(3px); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity .3s, visibility .3s; }
body.nav-open .nav-backdrop { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- hero */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 88vh;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  padding: 90px 0 170px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ink-navy), var(--navy-800) 60%, var(--navy-700));
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.hero-art { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-art img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center; }
@keyframes heroZoom { from { transform: scale(1.08); } to { transform: scale(1); } }
.hero-art::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7, 13, 36, .96) 0%, rgba(7, 13, 36, .84) 40%, rgba(7, 13, 36, .42) 74%, rgba(7, 13, 36, .2) 100%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(7, 13, 36, .62), transparent 38%);
}
.hero-inner { position: relative; max-width: 760px; }
.hero-kicker {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  margin: 0 0 26px;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, .5);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(201, 162, 75, .1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .3em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.hero-kicker .leaf { width: 15px; height: 15px; color: var(--leaf); }
.hero-title { font-size: clamp(42px, 6.4vw, 78px); line-height: 1.06; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: #fff; }
.hero-title .line { display: block; }
.hero-sub { margin: 26px 0 0; max-width: 540px; font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.8; color: #C4CDE6; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; margin-top: 40px; }

.hero-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .04em; color: #DCE3F5;
}
.hero-badge svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; color: var(--gold-soft); }

/* --- hero slider --- */
.hero--slider { padding: 0; min-height: min(92vh, 860px); }
.hero-slides { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.hero-slide { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity .9s var(--ease), visibility .9s; }
.hero-slide.is-active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.hero-slide.is-active .hero-art img { animation: heroZoom 9s var(--ease) both; }
.hero-slide > .container { position: relative; height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; padding-top: 30px; padding-bottom: 244px; }
.hero-inner--right { margin-left: auto; }
.hero-slide--right .hero-art::after {
  background:
    linear-gradient(270deg, rgba(7, 13, 36, .96) 0%, rgba(7, 13, 36, .84) 40%, rgba(7, 13, 36, .42) 74%, rgba(7, 13, 36, .2) 100%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(7, 13, 36, .62), transparent 38%);
}
.hero-slide .hero-inner { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px); transition: opacity .7s var(--ease) .25s, transform .7s var(--ease) .25s; }
.hero-slide.is-active .hero-inner { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

.hero-arrow {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); z-index: 6;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .35);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(7, 13, 36, .35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #fff;
  transition: background .3s, border-color .3s, color .3s, transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.hero-arrow svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.hero-arrow:hover { background: var(--gold-grad); border-color: transparent; color: var(--navy-900); }
.hero-arrow--prev { left: 26px; }
.hero-arrow--next { right: 26px; }
.hero-arrow:active { transform: translateY(-50%) scale(.94); }

.hero-foot { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 128px; z-index: 6; }
.hero-foot .container { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
/* slide 2 is right-aligned — mirror the badge strip to match it */
.hero--slider.slide-right .hero-foot .container { flex-direction: row-reverse; }
.hero--slider.slide-right .hero-badges { justify-content: flex-end; }
.hero-dots { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.hero-dot { position: relative; width: 10px; height: 10px; padding: 0; border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-soft); background: transparent; border-radius: 50%; transition: transform .3s var(--ease), background .3s, border-radius .3s; }
.hero-dot.is-active { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1.15); border-radius: 2px; }
.hero-dot:hover { border-color: var(--gold-light); }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- search card */
.search-wrap { position: relative; z-index: 5; margin-top: -96px; }
.search-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px 36px 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.search-card::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px; background: var(--gold-grad); }
.search-title { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin: 0 0 20px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 19px; color: var(--navy-800); }
.search-title::before { content: ''; width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--gold-grad); transform: rotate(45deg); }
.search-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr auto; gap: 18px; align-items: end; }
.search-grid .btn { width: 100%; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- fields */
.field label { display: block; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s;
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder { color: var(--ink-faint); }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201, 162, 75, .16); }
.field select { appearance: none; background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%2316295E' stroke-width='1.8' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 16px center; padding-right: 42px; }
.field .err { margin: 7px 0 0; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; color: #C0392B; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- stats band */
.stats-band { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, var(--ivory)); padding: 84px 0 20px; }
.stats-band.section--tight { padding: 76px 0 64px; }
.stats-band .sec-head { margin-bottom: 44px; }
.stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 26px; }
.stat { position: relative; padding: 8px 0 8px 24px; }
.stat::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 6px; bottom: 6px; width: 3px; border-radius: 3px; background: var(--gold-grad); }
.stat-num { font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 5px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(38px, 4vw, 52px); color: var(--navy-800); line-height: 1; }
.stat-num .plus { font-size: .48em; font-weight: 800; color: var(--gold-deep); letter-spacing: .02em; }
.stat-label { display: block; margin-top: 10px; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .06em; color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- about split */
.about-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr; gap: 72px; align-items: center; }
.about-media { position: relative; }
.about-media::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 26px -26px -26px 26px; border: 1.5px solid var(--gold); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); opacity: .55; z-index: -1; }
.about-media img { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; object-fit: cover; width: 100%; }
.xp-badge {
  position: absolute; right: -30px; bottom: 38px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: var(--gold-grad);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.xp-badge b { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 46px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; }
.xp-badge small { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; line-height: 1.5; }

.tick-list { list-style: none; margin: 26px 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 13px; }
.tick-list li { position: relative; padding-left: 34px; font-size: 15.5px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); }
.tick-list li::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 3px;
  width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 6px;
  background: var(--leaf-soft);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--leaf);
}
.tick-list li::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 5px; top: 8px;
  width: 9px; height: 5px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--leaf); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--leaf);
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- status trio */
.status-card {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  min-height: 430px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: transform var(--speed) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--speed) var(--ease);
}
.status-card img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .8s var(--ease); z-index: -2; }
.status-card::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(7, 13, 36, .95) 8%, rgba(7, 13, 36, .35) 55%, rgba(7, 13, 36, .1)); transition: background .4s; }
.status-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.status-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.status-card-body { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; padding: 30px 30px 28px; color: #fff; }
.status-count { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 52px; line-height: 1; color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1.4px var(--gold-soft); }
.status-card-body h3 { margin: 12px 0 14px; color: #fff; font-size: 24px; }
.status-more { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-soft); }
.status-more .arr { transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.status-card:hover .status-more .arr { transform: translateX(6px); }
.status-card-body::before { content: ''; display: block; width: 44px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold-grad); margin-bottom: 18px; transition: width .35s var(--ease); }
.status-card:hover .status-card-body::before { width: 72px; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- project card */
.p-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--speed) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--speed) var(--ease), border-color var(--speed);
}
.p-card::after { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 3px; background: var(--gold-grad); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .45s var(--ease); }
.p-card { position: relative; }
.p-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: rgba(201, 162, 75, .5); }
.p-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.p-card-media { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10.5; overflow: hidden; }
.p-card-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .8s var(--ease); }
.p-card:hover .p-card-media img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.p-card-media::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(7, 13, 36, .3), transparent 45%); }

.chip {
  position: absolute; top: 16px; left: 16px; z-index: 2;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.chip::before { content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: currentColor; }
.chip--ongoing { background: rgba(201, 162, 75, .95); color: var(--navy-900); }
.chip--upcoming { background: rgba(16, 29, 69, .92); color: var(--gold-light); }
.chip--completed { background: rgba(92, 169, 46, .95); color: #fff; }
.chip--residential { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .94); color: var(--navy-800); }
.chip--commercial { background: rgba(7, 13, 36, .88); color: #fff; }
.chip--flat { position: static; }

.p-card-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; padding: 26px 26px 28px; }
.p-title { font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: -.01em; transition: color .25s; }
.p-card:hover .p-title { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.p-loc { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; margin: 9px 0 0; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.p-loc svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; flex: 0 0 auto; color: var(--gold-deep); }
.p-specs { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 18px 0 0; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px dashed var(--line); }
.p-specs .spec { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; padding: 7px 12px; background: var(--ivory); border: 1px solid #EFEADF; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy-800); }
.p-specs .spec svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; color: var(--gold-deep); flex: 0 0 auto; }
.section--soft .p-specs .spec { background: #fff; }
.p-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 20px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy-700); }
.p-link .arr { transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.p-card:hover .p-link { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.p-card:hover .p-link .arr { transform: translateX(6px); }
.p-card .progress { margin-top: 18px; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- progress */
.progress { width: 100%; }
.progress-meta { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 9px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.progress-meta .pct { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 17px; color: var(--gold-deep); }
.progress-track { position: relative; height: 9px; border-radius: 99px; background: var(--mist); border: 1px solid var(--line); overflow: hidden; }
.progress-fill { position: relative; width: 0; height: 100%; border-radius: 99px; background: var(--gold-grad); transition: width 1.4s var(--ease); }
.progress-fill::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .55) 50%, transparent 70%); transform: translateX(-100%); animation: shimmer 2.6s var(--ease) infinite; }
@keyframes shimmer { to { transform: translateX(100%); } }
.stage-note { margin: 9px 0 0; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--ink-faint); }
.section--navy .progress-track { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1); border-color: var(--line-navy); }
.section--navy .progress-meta, .section--navy .stage-note { color: #AAB4D4; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- construction rows */
.c-rows { display: grid; gap: 20px; }
.c-row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr; gap: 26px; align-items: center;
  padding: 20px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--speed) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--speed) var(--ease);
}
.c-row:hover { transform: translateX(8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.c-row img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 11; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
.c-row .p-title { font-size: 19px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.c-row .p-loc { margin: 0 0 14px; }
.c-col-title { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; font-size: 21px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.c-col-title::before { content: ''; width: 9px; height: 9px; background: var(--gold-grad); transform: rotate(45deg); }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- why band */
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }

.why-item {
  position: relative;
  padding: 32px 26px 30px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .045);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: transform var(--speed) var(--ease), background-color var(--speed), border-color var(--speed);
}
.why-item:hover { transform: translateY(-7px); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); border-color: rgba(201, 162, 75, .5); }
.why-num {
  position: absolute; top: 22px; right: 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 30px; line-height: 1;
  color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(201, 162, 75, .45);
  transition: -webkit-text-stroke-color .35s var(--ease), color .35s;
}
.why-item:hover .why-num { -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgba(227, 200, 127, .85); }

.why-icon {
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  background: var(--gold-grad);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.why-item:hover .why-icon { transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06); }
.why-icon svg { width: 25px; height: 25px; color: var(--navy-900); }
.why-item h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: 11px; padding-right: 40px; }
.why-item p { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.78; color: #A9B4D4; margin: 0; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- testimonials */
.t-slider { position: relative; }
.t-viewport { overflow: hidden; }
.t-track { display: flex; align-items: stretch; transition: transform .7s var(--ease); }
.t-slide { flex: 0 0 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding: 10px 2px 4px; text-align: center; }
.t-mark { display: block; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 84px; line-height: .6; color: var(--gold); opacity: .85; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.t-quote { font-size: clamp(17px, 2vw, 21px); line-height: 1.85; font-weight: 500; color: var(--navy-800); max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto 26px; }
.t-person { display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; align-items: center; gap: 2px 14px; margin: 0; }
.t-person b { align-self: end; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 16.5px; color: var(--navy-800); }
.t-person span { align-self: start; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .04em; color: var(--gold-deep); }
.t-person .t-avatar {
  grid-row: 1 / 3;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 50px; height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--navy-700), var(--navy-900));
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 16px;
}
.t-dots { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 9px; margin-top: 30px; }
.t-dot { width: 9px; height: 9px; padding: 0; border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-deep); border-radius: 50%; background: transparent; transition: transform .3s, background-color .3s; }
.t-dot.is-active { background: var(--gold); transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1.12); border-radius: 2px; }

/* about page quote tiles */
.quote-tile {
  position: relative;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  padding: 40px 36px 34px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .07), rgba(255, 255, 255, .03));
  border: 1px solid var(--line-navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: transform var(--speed) var(--ease), border-color var(--speed), background var(--speed);
}
.quote-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: rgba(201, 162, 75, .45); background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .1), rgba(255, 255, 255, .04)); }
.quote-tile .t-mark {
  position: absolute; top: 26px; right: 32px;
  font-size: 92px; line-height: .6; color: var(--gold); opacity: .18; margin: 0;
}
.quote-tile .t-quote { text-align: left; margin: 0 0 26px; max-width: none; font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.85; color: #E7EBF8; font-weight: 400; }
.quote-tile .t-person {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; align-items: center; gap: 4px 14px;
  margin: auto 0 0; padding-top: 22px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-navy);
}
.quote-tile .t-person::before { display: none; }
.quote-tile .t-avatar {
  grid-row: 1 / 3;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold));
  color: var(--navy-900);
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 15px;
}
.quote-tile .t-person b { align-self: end; color: #fff; font-size: 15.5px; }
.quote-tile .t-person span { align-self: start; color: var(--gold-soft); font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .04em; }
.quote-tile .t-stars { position: absolute; top: 40px; left: 36px; display: none; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- duo CTA cards */
.duo-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px;
  padding: 46px 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition: transform var(--speed) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--speed) var(--ease);
}
.duo-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.duo-card h3 { font-size: clamp(23px, 2.4vw, 28px); }
.duo-card p { max-width: 400px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; }
.duo-card .btn { margin-top: 10px; }
.duo-eyebrow { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; margin: 0; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .3em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.duo-eyebrow::before { content: ''; width: 7px; height: 7px; transform: rotate(45deg); background: currentColor; }
.duo-art { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none; }
.duo-art::before { content: ''; position: absolute; right: -110px; top: -110px; width: 340px; height: 340px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid currentColor; opacity: .18; }
.duo-art::after { content: ''; position: absolute; right: -60px; top: -60px; width: 240px; height: 240px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid currentColor; opacity: .28; }

.duo--navy { background: radial-gradient(520px 340px at 100% 0%, rgba(201, 162, 75, .2), transparent 60%), linear-gradient(150deg, var(--navy-900), var(--navy-700)); color: #C9D2EA; }
.duo--navy h3 { color: #fff; }
.duo--navy .duo-eyebrow { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.duo--navy .duo-art { color: var(--gold); }

.duo--gold {
  background:
    radial-gradient(560px 360px at 100% 0%, rgba(240, 223, 166, .3), transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #4A340D 0%, #7A5A1B 45%, #A9852E 100%);
  color: #EADFC4;
}
.duo--gold h3 { color: #FFF8E6; }
.duo--gold .duo-eyebrow { color: var(--gold-light); }
.duo--gold .duo-art { color: var(--gold-light); }
.duo--gold .btn--navy { background: var(--gold-light); border-color: var(--gold-light); color: #3A2809; box-shadow: 0 10px 26px -14px rgba(0, 0, 0, .8); }
.duo--gold .btn--navy:hover { background: #fff; border-color: #fff; color: #3A2809; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- post card */
.post-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--speed) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--speed) var(--ease), border-color var(--speed);
}
.post-card { position: relative; }
.post-card::after { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 3px; background: var(--gold-grad); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .45s var(--ease); }
.post-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: rgba(201, 162, 75, .5); }
.post-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.post-media { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; overflow: hidden; }
.post-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .8s var(--ease); }
.post-card:hover .post-media img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.post-date {
  position: absolute; left: 18px; bottom: -24px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 62px; height: 62px;
  background: var(--navy-800);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.post-date b { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 21px; line-height: 1; }
.post-date span { font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-soft); }
.post-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; padding: 40px 26px 28px; }
.post-title { font-size: 18.5px; line-height: 1.42; transition: color .25s; }
.post-card:hover .post-title { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.post-excerpt { margin: 12px 0 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.post-more { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: auto; padding-top: 20px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy-700); }
.post-more .arr { transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.post-card:hover .post-more { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.post-card:hover .post-more .arr { transform: translateX(6px); }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- cta band */
.cta-band {
  position: relative;
  padding: 84px 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(760px 380px at 90% 20%, rgba(201, 162, 75, .22), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(140deg, var(--ink-navy), var(--navy-800));
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-band::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: -8%; right: -8%; top: 26px; height: 210px; border: 1.5px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, .35); border-radius: 50%; border-bottom: none; }
.cta-inner { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 34px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cta-inner h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 38px); color: #fff; max-width: 620px; }
.cta-inner .kicker { color: var(--gold-soft); }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- footer */
.site-footer { position: relative; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-900), var(--ink-navy) 70%); color: #A7B1CE; font-size: 14px; }
.site-footer::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; background: var(--gold-grad); }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 44px; padding: 78px 0 54px; }
.f-logo { height: 54px; width: auto; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.f-col p { line-height: 1.85; }
.f-tag { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; margin-top: 18px; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .26em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-soft); }
.f-tag::before { content: ''; width: 7px; height: 7px; background: var(--leaf); border-radius: 50%; }
.f-title { position: relative; margin-bottom: 24px; padding-bottom: 14px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: .04em; color: #fff; }
.f-title::after { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; width: 34px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold-grad); }
.f-links { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 11px; }
.f-links a { position: relative; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; transition: color .25s, transform .25s var(--ease); }
.f-links a::before { content: ''; width: 5px; height: 5px; background: var(--gold); transform: rotate(45deg); opacity: .6; transition: opacity .25s; }
.f-links a:hover { color: var(--gold-soft); transform: translateX(5px); }
.f-links a:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.f-contact { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.f-contact li { display: flex; gap: 12px; line-height: 1.7; }
.f-contact svg { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 17px; height: 17px; margin-top: 3px; color: var(--gold); }
.f-contact a:hover { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.f-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 22px; }
.f-social a { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 38px; height: 38px; border: 1px solid var(--line-navy); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); transition: background .25s, border-color .25s, color .25s, transform .25s var(--ease); }
.f-social a:hover { background: var(--gold-grad); border-color: transparent; color: var(--navy-900); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.f-social svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.f-bottom { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; padding: 24px 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08); font-size: 13px; color: #6F7AA0; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- page hero */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 96px 0 88px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ink-navy), var(--navy-800) 62%, var(--navy-700));
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  text-align: center;
}
.page-hero .art { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; opacity: .42; }
.page-hero .art img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center bottom; }
.page-hero .art::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(7, 13, 36, .45), rgba(7, 13, 36, .92) 68%); }
.page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(32px, 4.6vw, 52px); color: #fff; letter-spacing: -.01em; max-width: 860px; margin-inline: auto; }
.page-hero .sec-lead { color: #B9C3DE; max-width: 620px; margin: 16px auto 0; }
.page-hero .brand-divider { justify-content: center; margin-top: 22px; }
.crumbs {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .05em; color: #9AA6C8;
}
.crumbs a { color: #D5DCF0; transition: color .25s; }
.crumbs a:hover { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.crumbs .sep { width: 5px; height: 5px; background: var(--gold); transform: rotate(45deg); opacity: .75; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- filter chips */
.filter-chips { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.chips-gap { flex: 1 1 auto; min-width: 10px; }
.chip-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 11px 20px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #fff;
  font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  transition: color .25s, border-color .25s, background .25s, transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s;
}
.chip-link:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold-deep); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.chip-link.is-active { background: var(--navy-800); border-color: var(--navy-800); color: var(--gold-light); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- detail layout */
.detail-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 7fr 4fr; gap: 54px; align-items: start; }
.main-photo { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.main-photo img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; object-fit: cover; }
.gal-thumbs { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(96px, 1fr)); gap: 12px; margin-top: 14px; }
.thumb { position: relative; padding: 0; border: 2px solid transparent; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); overflow: hidden; background: none; opacity: .75; transition: opacity .25s, border-color .25s, transform .25s var(--ease); }
.thumb img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; object-fit: cover; }
.thumb:hover { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-3px); }
.thumb.is-active { opacity: 1; border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); }

.d-side { position: sticky; top: 106px; }
.d-side > * + * { margin-top: 26px; }

.spec-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.spec-card-head { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; padding: 24px 26px; background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--navy-900), var(--navy-700)); }
.spec-card-head::after { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 2px; background: var(--gold-grad); }
.spec-card-head .price { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 19px; color: var(--gold-light); }
.spec-body { padding: 8px 26px 26px; }
.spec-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14.5px; }
.spec-table th, .spec-table td { padding: 12px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); text-align: left; vertical-align: top; }
.spec-table tr:nth-child(odd) th, .spec-table tr:nth-child(odd) td { background: #FBFAF6; }
.spec-table th { width: 42%; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-800); border-radius: 6px 0 0 6px; }
.spec-table td { border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0; }
.spec-table tr:last-child th, .spec-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.spec-table td { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.spec-actions { display: grid; gap: 12px; margin-top: 18px; }
.spec-actions .btn { width: 100%; }

.side-card { position: relative; background: linear-gradient(160deg, #FDFCF8, #fff); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 26px 28px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.side-card .kicker { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.side-card h3 { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.side-note { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.side-phone { display: inline-block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 19px; color: var(--navy-800); margin-bottom: 4px; transition: color .25s; }
.side-phone:hover { color: var(--gold-deep); }

.feat-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 12px 22px; }
.feat-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; padding: 14px 16px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); transition: border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s, transform .25s var(--ease); }
.feat-item:hover { border-color: rgba(201, 162, 75, .55); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.feat-item svg { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 20px; height: 20px; margin-top: 1px; padding: 3px; border-radius: 50%; background: #FBF3DF; color: var(--gold-deep); }

.map-embed { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.map-embed iframe { display: block; width: 100%; height: 380px; border: 0; }
.contact-map { height: 100%; min-height: 460px; }
.contact-map iframe { height: 100%; min-height: 460px; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- info cards, steps */
.info-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 36px 32px 34px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--speed) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--speed) var(--ease), border-color var(--speed);
}
.info-card::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 74px; height: 3px; background: var(--gold-grad); transition: width .45s var(--ease); }
.info-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: rgba(201, 162, 75, .4); }
.info-card:hover::before { width: 100%; }
.info-card .kicker { margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 11px; }
.info-card h3 { font-size: 18.5px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.info-card p { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.section--soft .info-card { border-color: #EDE8DB; border-top-color: var(--gold); }

.empty-state { text-align: center; padding: 70px 30px; }
.empty-state h3 { margin-bottom: 10px; }

.steps { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 26px; counter-reset: step; }
.steps::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 46px; left: 8%; right: 8%; border-top: 1.5px dashed rgba(201, 162, 75, .5); }
.step { position: relative; counter-increment: step; padding: 34px 26px 30px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform var(--speed) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--speed) var(--ease), border-color var(--speed); }
.step:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: rgba(201, 162, 75, .4); }
.step::before {
  content: '0' counter(step);
  position: relative;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 15px; color: var(--gold-deep);
  transition: background .35s var(--ease), color .35s, box-shadow .35s;
}
.step:hover::before { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-900); box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -8px rgba(140, 103, 31, .8); }
.step h3 { font-size: 17.5px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.step p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- team */
/* --- about: value cards --- */
.value-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 34px 28px 30px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--speed) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--speed) var(--ease), border-color var(--speed);
}
.value-card::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 64px; height: 3px; background: var(--gold-grad); transition: width .45s var(--ease); }
.value-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: rgba(201, 162, 75, .45); }
.value-card:hover::before { width: 100%; }
.value-ic {
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #FBF3DF;
  border: 1px solid #EFE1BF;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  transition: background .35s var(--ease), color .35s, transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.value-ic svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.value-card:hover .value-ic { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-900); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.value-card h3 { font-size: 17.5px; margin-bottom: 11px; }
.value-card p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0; }

/* --- about: journey timeline --- */
.timeline { position: relative; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 34px; counter-reset: tl; }
.timeline::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 8px; bottom: 8px; left: 7px; width: 2px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), rgba(201, 162, 75, .18)); }
.tl-item { position: relative; padding: 0 0 34px 24px; }
.tl-item:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.tl-item::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: -34px; top: 7px;
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 2.5px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: background .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s;
}
.tl-item:hover::before { background: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(201, 162, 75, .18); }
.tl-year {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  background: var(--navy-800);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 12.5px; letter-spacing: .12em;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.tl-item h3 { font-size: 19px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.tl-item p { max-width: 720px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.85; color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0; }

/* --- about: accreditation strip --- */
.trust-strip {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, var(--ivory));
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.trust-item { padding: 28px 24px; text-align: center; border-right: 1px solid var(--line); transition: background .3s; }
.trust-item:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.trust-item:hover { background: #FBF6E8; }
.trust-item b { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 22px; color: var(--navy-800); letter-spacing: .02em; }
.trust-item span { display: block; margin-top: 6px; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- gallery */
.gallery-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.g-item { position: relative; margin: 0; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; cursor: zoom-in; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); isolation: isolate; }
.g-item img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .8s var(--ease); }
.g-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.g-item figcaption {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  padding: 40px 20px 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(7, 13, 36, .92), transparent);
  color: #fff; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 600;
  transform: translateY(8px); opacity: .95;
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.g-item:hover figcaption { transform: translateY(0); }
.g-item figcaption small { display: block; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-soft); }
.g-item::after {
  content: '⌕';
  position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 14px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  background: rgba(201, 162, 75, .95);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--navy-900); font-size: 19px; font-weight: 700;
  opacity: 0; transform: scale(.6);
  transition: opacity .3s, transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.g-item:hover::after { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
.g-item.is-hidden { display: none; }

/* lightbox */
.lightbox { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 90; display: grid; place-items: center; padding: 6vh 6vw; background: rgba(7, 13, 36, .94); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity .3s, visibility .3s; }
.lightbox.is-open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.lightbox-stage { margin: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 16px; max-width: 100%; }
.lightbox img { max-width: min(1100px, 88vw); max-height: 74vh; border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); }
.lightbox-close { position: absolute; top: 22px; right: 26px; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 46px; height: 46px; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .25); border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06); color: #fff; font-size: 17px; transition: background .25s, color .25s, transform .25s var(--ease); }
.lightbox-close:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-900); transform: rotate(90deg); }
.lightbox-cap { margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .04em; color: var(--gold-light); text-align: center; }
.lightbox-nav {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .25);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
  color: #fff;
  transition: background .25s, border-color .25s, color .25s;
}
.lightbox-nav svg { width: 21px; height: 21px; }
.lightbox-nav:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: transparent; color: var(--navy-900); }
.lightbox-nav--prev { left: 24px; }
.lightbox-nav--next { right: 24px; }
.lightbox-nav[hidden] { display: none; }
.lightbox-count { position: absolute; bottom: 26px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); padding: 7px 16px; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .18); border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .16em; color: #C9D2EA; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- forms & alerts */
.form-card { position: relative; padding: 42px 40px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); overflow: hidden; }
.form-card::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px; background: var(--gold-grad); }
.form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 22px; }
.form-grid .full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.hp { position: absolute !important; left: -9999px !important; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; }

.alert { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 13px; padding: 17px 20px; margin-bottom: 26px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.6; }
.alert svg { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.alert span { min-width: 0; }
.alert-success { background: var(--leaf-soft); border: 1px solid #CBE4B6; color: #33691E; }
.alert-error { background: #FDECEA; border: 1px solid #F5C6C0; color: #A5281B; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- prose / article */
.post-hero-img { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.post-hero-img img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; object-fit: cover; }
.post-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px 26px; margin: 24px 0 30px; padding-bottom: 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.post-meta > span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.post-meta svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: var(--gold-deep); }
.prose { font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.95; color: #333B57; }
.prose p { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.prose h3 { margin: 34px 0 14px; font-size: 22px; }
.prose ul, .prose ol { margin: 0 0 22px; padding-left: 24px; }
.prose li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.prose li::marker { color: var(--gold-deep); font-weight: 700; }
.prose strong { color: var(--navy-800); }
.prose a { color: var(--gold-deep); font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-soft); }

.mini-post { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 88px 1fr; gap: 14px; align-items: center; padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--line); transition: transform .25s var(--ease); }
.mini-post:last-of-type { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
.mini-post:first-of-type { padding-top: 0; }
.mini-post:hover { transform: translateX(5px); }
.mini-post img { width: 88px; height: 66px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
.mini-post b { display: block; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--navy-800); transition: color .25s; }
.mini-post:hover b { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.mini-post small { display: block; margin-top: 4px; font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink-faint); }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- pagination */
.pagination { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 9px; margin-top: 56px; }
.page-link { display: grid; place-items: center; min-width: 44px; height: 44px; padding: 0 10px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: #fff; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy-800); transition: all .25s var(--ease); }
a.page-link:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold-deep); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.page-link.is-active { background: var(--navy-800); border-color: var(--navy-800); color: var(--gold-light); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.page-link.is-disabled { opacity: .4; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- misc */
.wa-float {
  position: fixed; right: 26px; bottom: 26px; z-index: 70;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 58px; height: 58px;
  background: #22C15E;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px -10px rgba(34, 193, 94, .6);
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.wa-float::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -5px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid rgba(34, 193, 94, .55); animation: waPulse 2.4s var(--ease) infinite; }
.wa-float svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.wa-float:hover { transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.05); }
@keyframes waPulse { 0% { transform: scale(.9); opacity: 1; } 100% { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 0; } }

.notfound { text-align: center; padding: 40px 0 20px; }
.notfound .code { margin: 0; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(110px, 18vw, 190px); line-height: 1; color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 2px var(--gold); }
.notfound .sec-lead { margin: 18px auto 32px; max-width: 520px; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- reveal animations */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px); transition: opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease); }
.reveal.in-view { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal[data-delay="1"] { transition-delay: .12s; }
.reveal[data-delay="2"] { transition-delay: .24s; }
.reveal[data-delay="3"] { transition-delay: .36s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- responsive */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
  .search-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .about-split { gap: 48px; }
  .detail-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
  .d-side { position: static; }
  .steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .steps::before { display: none; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .hero-arrow { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .section { padding: 84px 0; }
  .section--tight { padding: 60px 0; }
  .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .topbar-links a span { display: none; }
  .hide-s { display: none !important; }

  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .nav {
    position: fixed; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 60;
    width: min(360px, 86vw);
    margin: 0; padding: 92px 26px 40px;
    flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(170deg, var(--navy-900), var(--navy-800));
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: translateX(105%);
    transition: transform .4s var(--ease);
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  body.nav-open .nav { transform: none; }
  .nav-list { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 2px; }
  .nav-link { padding: 14px 12px; color: #E5EAF8; font-size: 15px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
  .nav-link::after { display: none; }
  .nav-link:hover, .nav-link.is-active { color: var(--gold-soft); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05); }
  .caret { margin-left: auto; }
  .sub-menu { position: static; min-width: 0; padding: 2px 0 6px 14px; background: transparent; border: 0; border-left: 1.5px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, .4); border-radius: 0; box-shadow: none; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; display: none; }
  .nav-item.is-open > .sub-menu { display: block; }
  .nav-item.is-open > .nav-link { color: var(--gold-soft); }
  .sub-menu a { color: #C7CFE8; }
  .sub-menu a:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05); color: var(--gold-soft); }
  .nav-cta { margin: 14px 0 0; }

  .about-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-media { max-width: 520px; }
  .xp-badge { right: 18px; bottom: -24px; }
  .cta-inner { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
  .cta-inner .kicker { justify-content: center; }
  .c-row { grid-template-columns: 150px 1fr; gap: 18px; }
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .feat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 620px) {
  body { font-size: 15px; }
  .section { padding: 68px 0; }
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4, .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero--slider { min-height: 660px; }
  .hero-slide > .container { padding-bottom: 258px; }
  .hero-foot { bottom: 112px; }
  .hero-foot .container { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-badges { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-actions .btn { flex: 1 1 auto; }
  .search-wrap { margin-top: -84px; }
  .search-card { padding: 26px 22px 28px; }
  .search-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px 18px; }
  .form-card { padding: 30px 22px; }
  .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .c-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .c-row img { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; padding: 60px 0 44px; }
  .f-bottom { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
  .page-hero { padding: 72px 0 64px; }
  .filter-chips { gap: 8px; }
  .chips-gap { flex-basis: 100%; }
  .wa-float { right: 18px; bottom: 18px; width: 52px; height: 52px; }
  .xp-badge { padding: 14px 18px; }
  .xp-badge b { font-size: 34px; }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- contextual spacing */
.about-split .btn { margin-top: 28px; }
.c-rows + .btn { margin-top: 22px; }
.detail-grid .sec-head { margin: 44px 0 26px; }
.detail-grid .sec-title { font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px); }
.prose + .btn { margin-top: 34px; }
.side-card .btn { margin-top: 16px; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- v3 additions */
.results-note { margin-bottom: 26px; }
.info-icon {
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 50px; height: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  background: #FBF3DF;
  border: 1px solid #EFE1BF;
  border-radius: 14px;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  transition: background .35s var(--ease), color .35s, transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.info-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.info-card:hover .info-icon { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-900); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* contact cards: tighter, clearer hierarchy */
.contact-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.contact-cards .info-card { padding: 30px 26px 28px; }
.contact-cards .kicker { margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .26em; }
.contact-cards h3 { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.contact-cards p { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.contact-cards a { color: var(--navy-800); font-weight: 600; transition: color .25s; }
.contact-cards a:hover { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.contact-cards .side-phone { display: inline-block; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0; }

.contact-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr; gap: 44px; align-items: stretch; }
.contact-split .form-card { height: 100%; }
.contact-aside { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 22px; }
.contact-aside .map-embed { flex: 1; min-height: 340px; }
.contact-aside .map-embed iframe { height: 100%; min-height: 340px; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- v4: a11y + gallery rhythm */
.skip-link {
  position: fixed; top: -60px; left: 16px; z-index: 200;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  background: var(--navy-900); color: var(--gold-light);
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em;
  transition: top .3s var(--ease);
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 0; }

[id] { scroll-margin-top: 110px; }
#enquiry-form { scroll-margin-top: 150px; }

.gallery-grid { grid-auto-rows: 250px; grid-auto-flow: dense; }
.g-item { height: 100%; }
.g-item img { height: 100%; aspect-ratio: auto; }
.g-item:nth-child(6n+1), .g-item:nth-child(8n+4) { grid-row: span 2; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .gallery-grid { grid-auto-rows: 210px; }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .gallery-grid { grid-auto-rows: auto; }
  .g-item, .g-item:nth-child(6n+1), .g-item:nth-child(8n+4) { grid-row: auto; }
  .g-item img { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- v5 additions */
/* CTA band: cleaner composition */
.cta-band { padding: 78px 0; }
.cta-inner h2 { line-height: 1.2; }
.cta-inner .cta-copy { max-width: 640px; }
.cta-inner .cta-note { margin: 14px 0 0; font-size: 14.5px; color: #A9B5D6; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; }

/* testimonials section rhythm */
.section--navy .grid-2 { gap: 26px; }

/* project detail: overview lead paragraph */

/* contact + generic section pull-up */
.section--pull { padding-top: 68px; }
.section--push-sm { padding-bottom: 72px; }

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .contact-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .contact-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- about responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .trust-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .trust-item:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }
  .trust-item:nth-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .timeline { padding-left: 26px; }
  .tl-item { padding-left: 18px; }
  .tl-item::before { left: -26px; width: 13px; height: 13px; }
  .trust-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .trust-item { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .trust-item:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
}

/* ============================================================================
   v6 — editorial, discovery & utility components
============================================================================ */

/* --- list heading with count --- */
.list-head { display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: space-between; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin: 0 0 28px; padding-bottom: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.list-head .sub-title { margin: 0; font-size: 22px; }
.list-count { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-faint); }
.list-count b { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.filter-chips .list-count { align-self: center; }
.chip-n { font-style: normal; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; opacity: .65; }
.chip-link.is-active .chip-n { opacity: .85; }

/* --- featured lead post --- */
.lead-post {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--speed) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--speed) var(--ease), border-color var(--speed);
}
.lead-post:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: rgba(201, 162, 75, .45); }
.lead-media { position: relative; overflow: hidden; min-height: 320px; }
.lead-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .9s var(--ease); }
.lead-post:hover .lead-media img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.lead-flag {
  position: absolute; top: 18px; left: 18px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #14203F;
}
.lead-body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; padding: 42px 44px; }
.lead-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 20px; margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-faint); }
.lead-meta span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.lead-meta span + span::before { content: ''; width: 5px; height: 5px; background: var(--gold); transform: rotate(45deg); }
.lead-title { font-size: clamp(23px, 2.6vw, 32px); line-height: 1.28; letter-spacing: -.015em; transition: color .25s; }
.lead-post:hover .lead-title { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.lead-excerpt { margin: 16px 0 0; font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.85; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.lead-body .post-more { margin-top: 24px; padding-top: 0; }
.lead-post:hover .post-more { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.lead-post:hover .post-more .arr { transform: translateX(6px); }

/* --- article share row --- */
.share-row { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 40px; padding: 20px 24px; background: var(--ivory); border: 1px solid #EFEADF; border-radius: var(--radius); }
.share-label { font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.share-btns { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.share-btn { position: relative; display: grid; place-items: center; width: 42px; height: 42px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 50%; background: #fff; color: var(--navy-700); transition: background .25s, color .25s, border-color .25s, transform .25s var(--ease); }
.share-btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.share-btn:hover { background: var(--navy-800); border-color: var(--navy-800); color: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.share-btn.is-copied::after { content: 'Link copied'; position: absolute; bottom: calc(100% + 9px); left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); padding: 6px 11px; border-radius: 7px; background: var(--navy-900); color: var(--gold-light); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .06em; white-space: nowrap; }

/* --- prev / next article --- */
.post-nav { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; margin-top: 26px; }
.pn-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; padding: 20px 22px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); background: #fff; transition: border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s, transform .25s var(--ease); }
.pn-item:hover { border-color: rgba(201, 162, 75, .55); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.pn-dir { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); }
.pn-item b { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--navy-800); }
.pn-prev { align-items: flex-start; }
.pn-next { text-align: right; align-items: flex-end; }
.pn-empty { border: 0; background: none; }

/* --- reading progress --- */
.read-progress { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 80; height: 3px; background: transparent; pointer-events: none; }
.read-progress i { display: block; height: 100%; background: var(--gold-grad); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; }

/* --- FAQ accordion --- */
.faq { display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.faq-item { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; transition: border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s; }
.faq-item[open] { border-color: rgba(201, 162, 75, .5); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.faq-item summary {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 18px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 16.5px; color: var(--navy-800);
  transition: color .25s;
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary:hover { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.faq-ic { position: relative; flex: 0 0 auto; width: 26px; height: 26px; border: 1.5px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 50%; transition: background .3s var(--ease); }
.faq-ic::before, .faq-ic::after { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; width: 11px; height: 1.8px; background: var(--gold-deep); transform: translate(-50%, -50%); transition: transform .3s var(--ease), background .3s; }
.faq-ic::after { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg); }
.faq-item[open] .faq-ic { background: var(--gold); }
.faq-item[open] .faq-ic::before, .faq-item[open] .faq-ic::after { background: var(--navy-900); }
.faq-item[open] .faq-ic::after { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); }
.faq-body { padding: 0 24px 22px; }
.faq-body p { margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.85; color: var(--ink-soft); }

/* --- back to top --- */
.to-top {
  position: fixed; right: 26px; bottom: 96px; z-index: 69;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease), visibility .3s, background .25s, color .25s;
}
.to-top svg { width: 19px; height: 19px; }
.to-top.is-on { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }
.to-top:hover { background: var(--navy-800); color: var(--gold-light); border-color: var(--navy-800); }

/* --- sticky project action bar (mobile) --- */
.sticky-cta {
  position: fixed; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 68;
  display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px;
  padding: 12px 18px calc(12px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 -10px 30px -18px rgba(10, 18, 48, .5);
}
.sc-info { min-width: 0; }
.sc-info b { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--navy-800); white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
.sc-info span { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-deep); }
.sc-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.sc-call { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 42px; height: 42px; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: 10px; color: var(--navy-800); transition: background .25s, color .25s, border-color .25s; }
.sc-call svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.sc-call:hover { background: var(--navy-800); border-color: var(--navy-800); color: var(--gold-light); }

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .lead-post { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .lead-media { min-height: 260px; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
  .lead-body { padding: 32px 30px 36px; }
  .lightbox-nav { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
  .lightbox-nav--prev { left: 10px; }
  .lightbox-nav--next { right: 10px; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .sticky-cta { display: flex; }
  .wa-float { bottom: 92px; }
  .to-top { bottom: 158px; }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .post-nav { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pn-next { text-align: left; }
  .pn-empty { display: none; }
  .share-row { justify-content: center; }
  .list-head { gap: 8px; }
  .faq-item summary { font-size: 15px; padding: 17px 18px; }
  .faq-body { padding: 0 18px 18px; }
}

/* ============================================================================
   v7 — project discovery: filter panel, active pills, price
============================================================================ */
.filter-panel {
  margin: 0 0 26px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.fp-toggle {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  border: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, #FBFAF6);
  text-align: left;
}
.fp-toggle-label { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--navy-800); }
.fp-toggle-label svg { width: 19px; height: 19px; color: var(--gold-deep); }
.fp-badge { display: grid; place-items: center; min-width: 22px; height: 22px; padding: 0 6px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--gold); color: #14203F; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 800; font-style: normal; }
.fp-caret { width: 10px; height: 10px; border-right: 2px solid var(--ink-soft); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ink-soft); transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(-2px); transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.filter-panel.is-open .fp-caret { transform: rotate(225deg) translateY(-2px); }
.fp-toggle:hover .fp-toggle-label { color: var(--gold-deep); }

.fp-body { padding: 0 24px 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.fp-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; padding-top: 22px; }
.fp-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-top: 22px; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px dashed var(--line); }

/* collapsed on small screens only; always open on desktop */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .fp-toggle { cursor: pointer; }
  .fp-body { display: none; }
  .filter-panel.is-open .fp-body { display: block; }
}
@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .fp-toggle { pointer-events: none; }
  .fp-caret { display: none; }
}

.active-filters { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin: 0 0 26px; }
.af-label { font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-faint); }
.af-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, .5);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #FBF3DF;
  font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy-800);
  transition: background .25s, border-color .25s, color .25s;
}
.af-pill span[aria-hidden] { font-size: 11px; color: var(--gold-deep); }
.af-pill:hover { background: var(--navy-800); border-color: var(--navy-800); color: #fff; }
.af-pill:hover span[aria-hidden] { color: var(--gold-light); }
.af-clear { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink-soft); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); transition: color .25s, border-color .25s; }
.af-clear:hover { color: var(--gold-deep); border-color: var(--gold); }

.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }

.p-price { margin: 14px 0 0; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 16.5px; color: var(--gold-deep); letter-spacing: -.01em; }

.empty-ic { width: 46px; height: 46px; margin: 0 auto 16px; color: #C4CADB; }
.empty-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 22px; }

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .fp-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .fp-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .fp-body { padding: 0 18px 20px; }
  .fp-toggle { padding: 16px 18px; }
  .fp-actions .btn { flex: 1 1 auto; }
}

.list-head--sub { margin-top: 56px; }
.list-head--sub .link-gold { font-size: 13px; }

/* ----------------------------------------------------------- client stories */
.section--stories {
  position: relative;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 380px at 12% 0%, rgba(201, 162, 75, .1), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #FDFCF8, var(--ivory));
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section--stories::after { content: ''; position: absolute; right: -220px; bottom: -260px; width: 620px; height: 620px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, .18); pointer-events: none; }

.stories { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr; gap: 46px; align-items: center; }

.stories-aside { padding-right: 20px; border-right: 1px solid var(--line); }
.stories-stat b { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 2px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(42px, 5vw, 58px); line-height: 1; color: var(--navy-800); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.stories-stat b::after { content: ''; }
.stories-stat > span { display: block; margin-top: 10px; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.stories-rating { margin-top: 28px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px dashed var(--line); display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px 12px; }
.stories-rating .stars { display: inline-flex; gap: 3px; color: var(--gold); }
.stories-rating .stars svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; }
.stories-rating b { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 19px; color: var(--navy-800); }
.rating-note { flex: 1 1 100%; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--ink-faint); }
.stories-note { margin-top: 24px; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--ink-soft); }

.section--stories .t-slider {
  position: relative;
  padding: 52px 52px 34px;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, #FFFFFF, #FDFCF8);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section--stories .t-slider::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; background: var(--gold-grad); }
.section--stories .t-slider::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; right: -120px; bottom: -140px;
  width: 340px; height: 340px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, .16);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.section--stories .t-mark {
  position: absolute; top: 34px; right: 44px;
  font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 110px; line-height: .6;
  color: var(--gold); opacity: .16; margin: 0; pointer-events: none;
}
.section--stories .t-slide { text-align: left; padding: 0; }
.section--stories .t-quote {
  flex: 1;
  margin: 0 0 28px; max-width: 46ch; text-align: left;
  font-size: clamp(17px, 1.85vw, 21px); line-height: 1.8; font-weight: 500; color: var(--navy-800);
}
.section--stories .t-person {
  justify-items: start;
  padding-top: 22px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.section--stories .t-person .t-avatar { width: 52px; height: 52px; font-size: 16px; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px #FBF6E8; }

.t-controls { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 18px; margin-top: 26px; }
.section--stories .t-dots { justify-content: flex-start; margin: 0; }
.t-arrows { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.t-arrow {
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  transition: background .25s, border-color .25s, color .25s, transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.t-arrow svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; }
.t-arrow:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: #14203F; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.t-arrow:active { transform: none; }

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .stories { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 34px; }
  .stories-aside { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 20px 40px; padding: 0 0 26px; border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .stories-rating { margin: 0; padding: 0; border: 0; }
  .stories-note { flex: 1 1 100%; margin: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .section--stories .t-slider { padding: 36px 24px 26px; }
  .section--stories .t-mark { top: 18px; right: 20px; font-size: 74px; }
  .section--stories .t-quote { max-width: none; }
  .t-controls { flex-direction: column-reverse; align-items: stretch; gap: 16px; }
  .t-arrows { justify-content: center; }
  .section--stories .t-dots { justify-content: center; }
}


.footer-link { color: var(--gold-soft); font-weight: 600; transition: color .25s, border-color .25s; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; }
.footer-link:hover { color: var(--gold-light); border-bottom-color: var(--gold); }