:root{
    --navy:#0E2340;
    --navy-deep:#081426;
    --gold:#EDA83C;
    --gold-soft:#F5C878;
    --white:#FFFFFF;
    --ink:#22262B;
    --ink-soft:#5B6470;
    --hair:#E7E7E2;
    --paper:#FAFAF8;
    --light-grey:#F1F1EE;
    --radius:6px;
    --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  }
  *{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
  body{
    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
    color:var(--ink);
    background:var(--white);
    line-height:1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
    overflow-x:hidden;
  }
  h1,h2,h3,h4{
    font-family:'Manrope',sans-serif;
    font-weight:800;
    letter-spacing:-0.02em;
    color:var(--navy);
    line-height:1.12;
  }
  img{max-width:100%;display:block;}
  a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;}
  .wrap{max-width:1240px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px;}
  section{position:relative;}

  @media(prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    *{animation-duration:0.01ms !important; transition-duration:0.01ms !important;}
  }

  /* ---------- reveal ---------- */
  .reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);transition:opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease);}
  .reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}
  .reveal-delay-1.in{transition-delay:.1s;}
  .reveal-delay-2.in{transition-delay:.2s;}
  .reveal-delay-3.in{transition-delay:.3s;}

  /* ---------- header ---------- */
  header{
    position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:1000;
    padding:26px 0;
    transition:background .4s var(--ease), padding .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
  }
  header .wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;}
  .logo{
    font-family:'Manrope',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:22px;letter-spacing:0.01em;
    color:var(--white); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
    transition:color .4s var(--ease); margin-right:64px;
  }
  .logo-mark{height:34px;width:auto;display:block;flex-shrink:0;}
  .logo-mark-dark{display:none;}
  header.scrolled .logo-mark-light{display:none;}
  header.scrolled .logo-mark-dark{display:block;}
  nav{display:none;gap:44px;align-items:center;margin-right:auto;}
  nav a{
    font-size:14.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--white);opacity:.92;
    transition:color .4s var(--ease), opacity .3s;
    position:relative;padding-bottom:4px;
  }
  nav a::after{
    content:'';position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;width:0;height:1.5px;background:var(--gold);
    transition:width .3s var(--ease);
  }
  nav a:hover{opacity:1;}
  nav a:hover::after{width:100%;}
  header.scrolled{background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);box-shadow:0 1px 0 var(--hair);padding:16px 0;}
  header.scrolled .logo{color:var(--navy);}
  header.scrolled nav a{color:var(--ink);}
  .btn-book{
    background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deep) !important;
    padding:11px 22px;border-radius:var(--radius);font-weight:700;font-size:14px;
    display:inline-block; transition:transform .25s var(--ease), background .25s;
  }
  .btn-book:hover{background:var(--gold-soft);transform:translateY(-1px);}
  .navtoggle{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;cursor:pointer;background:none;border:none;padding:6px;}
  .navtoggle span{width:24px;height:2px;background:var(--white);transition:background .4s;}
  header.scrolled .navtoggle span{background:var(--navy);}
  @media(min-width:960px){
    nav{display:flex;}
    .navtoggle{display:none;}
  }

  /* mobile menu */
  .mobile-menu{
    position:fixed;inset:0;background:var(--navy-deep);z-index:1100;
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:28px;
    transform:translateY(-100%);transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
  }
  .mobile-menu.open{transform:translateY(0);}
  .mobile-menu-logo{width:150px;height:auto;margin-bottom:12px;}
  .mobile-menu a{color:var(--white);font-size:22px;font-weight:700;font-family:'Manrope',sans-serif;}
  .mobile-menu .close{position:absolute;top:26px;right:26px;color:var(--white);font-size:28px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;}

  /* ---------- hero ---------- */
  .hero{
    height:108vh;min-height:700px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
    display:flex;align-items:flex-end;
  }
  .hero-media{position:absolute;inset:0;overflow:hidden;}
  .hero-media img{
    width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 30%;
    animation:heroZoom 18s ease-out forwards;
  }
  @keyframes heroZoom{
    from{transform:scale(1.12);}
    to{transform:scale(1);}
  }
  .hero-media::after{
    content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4,10,22,.42) 0%, rgba(4,10,22,.24) 45%, rgba(4,10,22,.8) 100%);
  }
  .hero-content{position:relative;z-index:2;color:var(--white);padding-bottom:110px;width:100%;}
  .hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(27px,3.7vw,42px);color:var(--white);max-width:760px;margin-bottom:30px;
    text-shadow:0 2px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  }
  .hero p{
    font-size:clamp(16px,1.6vw,18px);color:rgba(255,255,255,.94);max-width:480px;margin-bottom:36px;font-weight:500;
    text-shadow:0 1px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  }
  .hero-trust{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:18px;margin-top:28px;}
  .hero-trust span{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);font-size:12.5px;font-weight:600;}
  .hero-trust span::before{content:'✓';color:var(--gold);font-weight:800;}
  .hero-actions{display:flex;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .btn-primary{
    background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deep);padding:16px 30px;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;border-radius:var(--radius);
    transition:transform .25s var(--ease), background .25s;
  }
  .btn-primary:hover{background:var(--gold-soft);transform:translateY(-2px);}
  .btn-ghost{
    border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);color:var(--white);padding:15px 28px;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;border-radius:var(--radius);
    transition:background .25s, border-color .25s;
  }
  .btn-ghost:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-color:#fff;}
  .scroll-cue{
    position:absolute;bottom:28px;left:24px;z-index:2;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);font-size:12px;
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.05em;
  }
  .scroll-cue .line{width:1px;height:34px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.5);position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
  .scroll-cue .line::after{content:'';position:absolute;top:-100%;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;background:var(--gold);animation:scrollLine 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;}
  @keyframes scrollLine{0%{top:-100%;}50%{top:0;}100%{top:100%;}}

  /* ---------- trust bar ---------- */

  /* ---------- generic section paddings ---------- */
  .section-pad{padding:112px 0;}
  @media(max-width:720px){.section-pad{padding:68px 0;}}
  #about, #process, #project-portfolio{padding-top:132px;padding-bottom:132px;}
  @media(max-width:720px){#about, #process, #project-portfolio{padding-top:76px;padding-bottom:76px;}}

  .eyebrow{
    font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--gold-soft);margin-bottom:18px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  }
  .eyebrow::before{content:'';width:28px;height:1px;background:var(--gold-soft);}

  .kicker{
    font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:16px;
    display:block;
  }
  .accent-bar{width:44px;height:3px;background:var(--gold);border-radius:2px;margin:0 0 22px;}
  .accent-bar.center{margin:0 auto 22px;}
  .portfolio-kicker{font-size:18px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.18em;margin-bottom:22px;}
  .strip-content.dark .accent-bar{background:var(--gold-soft);}
  .section-title{font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,42px);margin-bottom:20px;max-width:640px;}
  .section-body{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:17px;max-width:560px;font-weight:400;}

  /* ---------- split (image + content) ---------- */
  .split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:48px;align-items:center;}
  @media(min-width:900px){
    .split{grid-template-columns:1.05fr 1fr;gap:80px;}
    .split.reverse{grid-template-columns:1fr 1.05fr;}
    .split.reverse .split-media{order:2;}
    .split.reverse .split-content{order:1;}
  }
  .split-media{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:var(--radius);}
  .split-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 1s var(--ease);}
  .split-media:hover img{transform:scale(1.035);}
  .split-media::before{
    content:'';position:absolute;top:16px;left:16px;right:-16px;bottom:-16px;
    border:1.5px solid var(--gold);z-index:-1;border-radius:var(--radius);
  }

  .feature-list{list-style:none;margin-top:28px;display:grid;gap:14px;}
  .feature-list li{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;font-size:15px;color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;}
  .feature-list .dot2{width:6px;height:6px;background:var(--gold);border-radius:50%;margin-top:8px;flex-shrink:0;}

  /* ---------- monochrome mini feature cards ---------- */
  .mini-feature-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:16px;margin-top:30px;}
  @media(max-width:480px){.mini-feature-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
  @media(min-width:560px){.mini-feature-grid-3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}}
  .mini-feature{
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;padding:16px 18px;cursor:pointer;
    border:1px solid var(--hair);border-radius:var(--radius);background:var(--white);
    transition:border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s;
  }
  .mini-feature:hover, .mini-feature.open{border-color:var(--navy);box-shadow:0 14px 30px -20px rgba(14,35,64,.25);}
  .mini-feature-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;}
  .mini-icon{
    width:38px;height:38px;flex-shrink:0;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid var(--navy);color:var(--navy);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  }
  .mini-icon svg{width:18px;height:18px;}
  .mini-feature h4{font-size:14px;letter-spacing:-0.01em;}
  .mini-toggle{
    margin-left:auto;font-size:17px;line-height:1;color:var(--ink-soft);flex-shrink:0;
    transition:transform .3s var(--ease), color .3s;
  }
  .mini-feature:hover .mini-toggle, .mini-feature.open .mini-toggle{transform:rotate(45deg);color:var(--gold);}
  .mini-desc{
    max-height:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;margin-top:0;margin-left:52px;font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.5;
    transition:max-height .35s var(--ease), opacity .3s var(--ease), margin-top .35s var(--ease);
  }
  .mini-feature.open .mini-desc{max-height:80px;opacity:1;margin-top:10px;}

  /* ---------- services ---------- */
  .services-section{background:var(--paper);}
  .services-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px;}
  @media(min-width:640px){.services-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
  @media(min-width:960px){.services-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}}
  .service-card{
    background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--hair);border-radius:var(--radius);
    padding:26px 24px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;cursor:pointer;
    transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s;
  }
  .service-card:hover, .service-card.open{transform:translateY(-4px) scale(1.015);box-shadow:0 20px 40px -22px rgba(14,35,64,.2);border-color:var(--gold);}
  .service-card-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;}
  .service-icon{
    width:52px;height:52px;flex-shrink:0;border-radius:50%;background:var(--navy);color:var(--gold);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  }
  .service-icon svg{width:24px;height:24px;}
  .service-card h4{font-size:16.5px;letter-spacing:-0.01em;}
  .service-toggle{
    margin-left:auto;font-size:20px;line-height:1;color:var(--ink-soft);flex-shrink:0;
    transition:transform .3s var(--ease), color .3s;
  }
  .service-card:hover .service-toggle, .service-card.open .service-toggle{transform:rotate(45deg);color:var(--gold);}
  .service-desc{
    max-height:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;margin-top:0;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.55;
    transition:max-height .4s var(--ease), opacity .3s var(--ease), margin-top .4s var(--ease);
  }
  .service-card.open .service-desc{max-height:110px;opacity:1;margin-top:14px;}

  /* ---------- portfolio gallery ---------- */
  .gallery-grid{
    display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:22px;
  }
  @media(min-width:640px){
    .gallery-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  }
  @media(min-width:1000px){
    .gallery-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}
  }
  .gallery-item{
    position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:var(--radius);aspect-ratio:4/3;
    transition:transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
  }
  .gallery-item:hover{transform:translateY(-4px) scale(1.012);box-shadow:0 20px 40px -22px rgba(14,35,64,.25);}
  .gallery-item img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .7s var(--ease);}
  .gallery-item:hover img{transform:scale(1.04);}
  .gallery-item::after{
    content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,20,38,0) 55%, rgba(8,20,38,.72) 100%);
  }
  .gallery-tag{
    position:absolute;left:16px;bottom:14px;right:16px;z-index:2;color:var(--white);font-size:15px;font-weight:800;
    font-family:'Manrope',sans-serif;letter-spacing:.005em;text-shadow:0 1px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  }
  .gallery-number{
    position:absolute;left:16px;top:16px;z-index:2;
    background:rgba(11,29,54,.78);color:var(--gold);font-family:'Manrope',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:12px;
    letter-spacing:.06em;padding:7px 11px;border:1px solid rgba(237,168,60,.55);border-radius:2px;
    backdrop-filter:blur(3px);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;
  }
  .gallery-number::before{content:'';width:10px;height:1px;background:var(--gold);display:inline-block;}
  .gallery-flow{
    position:absolute;right:14px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);z-index:2;
    width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.18);backdrop-filter:blur(2px);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;opacity:.85;
  }
  .gallery-flow svg{width:13px;height:13px;color:var(--white);}
  @media(max-width:999px){.gallery-flow{display:none;}}

  /* ---------- project portfolio: premium slider ---------- */
  .portfolio-showcase{background:#0B1D36;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
  .portfolio-showcase::before{
    content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 82% 18%, rgba(237,168,60,.08), transparent 34%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.025), transparent 48%);
  }
  .portfolio-showcase > .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1;}
  .brand-gold{color:var(--gold);}
  .portfolio-heading{
    margin-bottom:22px;color:#fff;font-size:clamp(32px,4.6vw,48px);font-weight:800;max-width:720px;
  }
  .process-heading{font-size:clamp(30px,4.4vw,46px);margin-bottom:26px;}
  .portfolio-stage{
    position:relative;min-height:520px;padding-inline:62px;
  }
  .portfolio-slide{
    position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:0;pointer-events:none;
    transition:opacity 1.1s ease;
  }
  .portfolio-slide.active{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto;position:relative;z-index:1;}
  .slide-inner{
    display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px;align-items:center;
  }
  @media(min-width:860px){
    .slide-inner{grid-template-columns:30% 1fr;gap:36px;}
  }
  .slide-content{color:var(--white);position:relative;padding-left:20px;border-left:2px solid var(--gold);}
  .slide-eyebrow{
    color:var(--gold-soft);font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:14px;
  }
  .slide-content h3{color:var(--white);font-size:clamp(22px,2.6vw,30px);margin-bottom:16px;line-height:1.2;}
  .slide-meta{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;margin-top:6px;}
  .slide-meta span{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px;font-size:15px;color:#fff;font-weight:600;}
  .slide-meta span strong{font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-soft);}
  .slide-image-wrap{
    position:relative;width:100%;aspect-ratio:1400/725;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;background:#08182e;
    box-shadow:0 0 130px 24px rgba(237,168,60,.07), 0 30px 70px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
  }
  .slide-image-wrap img{
    width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;display:block;transition:transform 1.2s var(--ease);
  }
  .portfolio-slide:hover .slide-image-wrap img{transform:scale(1.03);}
  .slide-overlay{position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(0,0,0,.3);pointer-events:none;}
  .portfolio-dots{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:10px;margin-top:36px;}
  .portfolio-dot{
    width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.3);border:none;cursor:pointer;padding:0;
    transition:background .3s, transform .3s;
  }
  .portfolio-dot.active{background:var(--gold);transform:scale(1.3);}
  .portfolio-arrow{
    position:absolute;top:38%;transform:translateY(-50%);z-index:4;
    width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
    color:var(--white);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer;
    backdrop-filter:blur(3px);transition:background .25s, border-color .25s, transform .25s;
  }
  .portfolio-arrow:hover{background:rgba(237,168,60,.25);border-color:var(--gold);}
  .portfolio-arrow svg{width:20px;height:20px;}
  .portfolio-arrow-prev{left:6px;}
  .portfolio-arrow-next{right:6px;}
  @media(max-width:859px){
    .portfolio-arrow{display:none;}
    .portfolio-stage{min-height:auto;padding-inline:0;}
    .slide-inner{display:flex;flex-direction:column;}
    .slide-image-wrap{order:1;}
    .slide-content{order:2;padding-left:16px;}
  }

  /* ---------- color consult banner ---------- */
  .consult{background:var(--navy);color:var(--white);}
  .consult .section-body{color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);}
  .consult .kicker{color:var(--gold-soft);}
  .consult h2{color:var(--white);}
  .consult .split-media::before{border-color:var(--gold-soft);}

  /* ---------- checklist ---------- */
  .mini-label{
    font-size:11.5px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--navy);
    margin-top:26px;margin-bottom:14px;
  }
  .checklist{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:12px;}
  @media(min-width:900px){.quality-split .checklist{max-width:380px;}}
  @media(min-width:900px){.quality-split{grid-template-columns:1.35fr 1fr;}}
  .checklist li{
    list-style:none;cursor:pointer;
    padding:14px 16px;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--hair);border-radius:var(--radius);
    box-shadow:0 8px 20px -16px rgba(14,35,64,.2);
    transition:border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s;
  }
  .checklist li:hover, .checklist li.open{border-color:var(--gold);}
  .checklist-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;font-size:14.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);}
  .checklist .tick{
    width:20px;height:20px;flex-shrink:0;border-radius:50%;background:var(--navy);color:var(--white);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:11px;font-weight:800;
  }
  .checklist .mini-toggle{margin-left:auto;}
  .checklist .mini-desc{margin-left:32px;}
  .checklist li.open .mini-desc{max-height:80px;opacity:1;margin-top:8px;}

  /* ---------- testimonials ---------- */
  .testimonials{background:var(--paper);}
  .t-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:22px;margin-top:50px;}
  @media(min-width:800px){.t-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}}
  .t-card{
    background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--hair);padding:32px 28px;border-radius:var(--radius);
    transition:transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
  }
  .t-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 20px 40px -20px rgba(14,35,64,.18);}
  .t-stars{color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:2px;margin-bottom:18px;font-size:15px;}
  .t-quote{font-size:15px;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:24px;font-weight:500;}
  .t-name{font-size:13.5px;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);}
  .t-loc{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--ink-soft);}

  .why-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:20px;}
  @media(min-width:800px){.why-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;}}
  .why-card{
    background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--hair);border-radius:var(--radius);
    padding:40px 26px;text-align:center;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:18px;
    min-height:264px;justify-content:flex-start;
    box-shadow:0 10px 26px -20px rgba(14,35,64,.18);
    transition:transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s;
  }
  .why-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);box-shadow:0 26px 48px -22px rgba(14,35,64,.28);border-color:var(--gold);}
  .why-icon{
    width:72px;height:72px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--navy);color:var(--gold);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  }
  .why-icon svg{width:32px;height:32px;}
  .why-card h4{font-size:16.5px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-0.01em;}
  .why-desc{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:400;line-height:1.55;}

  .why-primary{border-width:1.5px;box-shadow:0 16px 36px -18px rgba(14,35,64,.28);}
  .why-primary .why-icon{width:80px;height:80px;background:var(--navy);}
  .why-primary .why-icon svg{width:36px;height:36px;}
  .why-primary h4{font-size:18px;}
  .why-secondary{padding:32px 24px;min-height:230px;box-shadow:none;background:var(--paper);}
  .why-secondary .why-icon{width:72px;height:72px;background:var(--navy);border:none;color:var(--gold);}
  .why-secondary .why-icon svg{width:32px;height:32px;}
  .why-secondary h4{font-size:15px;font-weight:700;}
  .why-secondary .why-desc{font-size:13px;}

  /* ---------- completion / warranty strips ---------- */
  .strip{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0;}
  @media(min-width:900px){.strip{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}
  .strip-media{aspect-ratio:4/3;overflow:hidden;}
  @media(min-width:900px){.strip-media{aspect-ratio:auto;height:100%;}}
  .strip-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;}
  .strip-content{padding:64px 48px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}
  .strip-content.dark{background:var(--navy);color:var(--white);}
  .strip-content.dark .kicker{color:var(--gold-soft);}
  .strip-content.dark h2{color:var(--white);}
  .strip-content.dark p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);}
  .strip-content.light{background:var(--paper);}

  .completion-badges{
    list-style:none;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-top:24px;
  }
  .completion-badges li{
    font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.02em;color:var(--white);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);border-radius:20px;padding:8px 16px;
  }

  .support-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:12px;margin-top:26px;}
  @media(min-width:480px){.support-cards{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}}
  .support-card{
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;
    padding:16px;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--hair);border-radius:var(--radius);
  }
  .support-card span{font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);}

  /* ---------- final CTA ---------- */
  .final-cta{position:relative;min-height:520px;display:flex;align-items:center;overflow:hidden;}
  .final-cta img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 30%;}
  .final-cta::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,20,38,.88), rgba(8,20,38,.95));}
  .final-cta .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2;text-align:center;}
  .final-cta h2{color:var(--white);font-size:clamp(30px,5vw,52px);max-width:700px;margin:0 auto 20px;}
  .final-cta p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);max-width:480px;margin:0 auto 40px;font-size:16px;}
  .final-actions{display:flex;gap:16px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;}

  /* ---------- booking form ---------- */
  .booking-section{background:var(--light-grey);padding:96px 0;}
  @media(max-width:720px){.booking-section{padding:64px 0;}}
  .booking-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px;max-width:960px;margin:0 auto;align-items:stretch;}
  @media(min-width:860px){.booking-layout{grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr;}}
  .booking-form{
    background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--hair);
    border-radius:var(--radius);padding:36px 32px;
  }
  @media(max-width:600px){.booking-form{padding:26px 20px;}}
  .form-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px;}
  @media(min-width:640px){.form-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}
  .field{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:7px;}
  .field-full{grid-column:1 / -1;}
  .field label{font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);letter-spacing:.02em;}
  .field input, .field select, .field textarea{
    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-size:15px;color:var(--ink);
    border:1.5px solid var(--hair);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:12px 14px;
    background:var(--white);transition:border-color .25s;width:100%;min-height:44px;
  }
  .field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--gold);}
  .field textarea{resize:vertical;}
  .field-hint{font-weight:400;color:var(--ink-soft);text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0;font-size:12.5px;}
  .field-other{margin-top:10px;}
  .checkbox-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:10px;}
  @media(min-width:560px){.checkbox-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
  @media(min-width:860px){.checkbox-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}}
  .checkbox-card{
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;min-height:44px;padding:10px 14px;
    border:1.5px solid var(--hair);border-radius:var(--radius);cursor:pointer;
    font-size:13.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);transition:border-color .2s, background .2s;
  }
  .checkbox-card:has(input:checked){border-color:var(--gold);background:rgba(237,168,60,.08);}
  .checkbox-card input{width:18px;height:18px;flex-shrink:0;accent-color:var(--gold);cursor:pointer;}
  .checkbox-card span{line-height:1.3;}
  .booking-actions{display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:24px;}
  .booking-actions .btn-primary{border:none;cursor:pointer;}
  .btn-ghost-dark{
    border:1.5px solid var(--navy);color:var(--navy) !important;
  }
  .btn-ghost-dark:hover{background:var(--navy);color:var(--white) !important;}
  .booking-badges{
    list-style:none;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px 22px;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:8px;
  }
  .booking-badges li{
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy);
  }
  .booking-badges .tick{color:var(--gold);font-weight:800;}
  .whatsapp-panel{
    background:var(--navy);color:var(--white);border-radius:var(--radius);
    padding:32px 28px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:center;gap:12px;
  }
  .whatsapp-icon{
    width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;background:#25D366;color:var(--white);
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:4px;
  }
  .whatsapp-icon svg{width:24px;height:24px;}
  .whatsapp-panel h4{color:var(--white);font-size:19px;}
  .whatsapp-panel p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);font-size:14.5px;margin-bottom:6px;}
  .btn-whatsapp{
    background:#25D366;color:var(--white);padding:15px 28px;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;border-radius:var(--radius);
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;transition:transform .25s var(--ease), background .25s;
  }
  .btn-whatsapp:hover{background:#1ebc59;transform:translateY(-2px);}

  /* ---------- subtle brand elements ---------- */
  .texture-overlay{position:relative;}
  .texture-overlay::before{
    content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:0;
    background-image:repeating-linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(14,35,64,.05) 0px, rgba(14,35,64,.05) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 14px);
    opacity:.6;
  }
  .texture-overlay > .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1;}

  /* ---------- floating conversion buttons ---------- */
  .float-btn{
    position:fixed;z-index:900;width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:50%;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-shadow:0 12px 28px -8px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
    transition:transform .25s var(--ease);
  }
  .float-btn:hover{transform:scale(1.08);}
  .float-btn svg{width:26px;height:26px;}
  .float-whatsapp{right:24px;bottom:24px;background:#25D366;color:#fff;}
  .float-call{left:24px;bottom:24px;background:var(--navy);color:var(--gold);display:none;}
  @media(max-width:760px){
    .float-whatsapp{right:16px;bottom:16px;width:50px;height:50px;}
    .float-call{display:flex;left:16px;bottom:16px;width:50px;height:50px;}
  }

  /* ---------- custom cursor ---------- */
  @media(hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
    body{cursor:none;}
    a, button, .service-card, .why-card, .gallery-item{cursor:none;}
  }
  .cursor-dot, .cursor-ring{
    position:fixed;top:0;left:0;z-index:9999;pointer-events:none;
    border-radius:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  }
  .cursor-dot{width:5px;height:5px;background:var(--gold);transition:opacity .2s;}
  .cursor-ring{
    width:30px;height:30px;border:1.3px solid rgba(237,168,60,.65);
    transition:width .25s var(--ease), height .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s, opacity .2s;
  }
  .cursor-ring.hovering{width:44px;height:44px;border-color:var(--gold);}

  /* ---------- footer ---------- */
  footer{background:var(--navy-deep);color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);padding:64px 0 28px;}
  .foot-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px;margin-bottom:48px;}
  @media(min-width:700px){.foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;}}
  footer h5{color:var(--white);font-family:'Manrope',sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:18px;letter-spacing:.03em;text-transform:uppercase;}
  footer .logo{color:var(--white);margin-bottom:20px;}
  footer p{font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;max-width:280px;}
  footer ul{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:10px;}
  footer ul a{font-size:14px;transition:color .2s;}
  footer ul a:hover{color:var(--gold-soft);}
  .foot-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);padding-top:24px;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;justify-content:space-between;font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);}

  /* section eyebrow container helper */
  .head-block{max-width:640px;margin-bottom:56px;}

  /* ---------- mobile optimization ---------- */
  @media(max-width:600px){
    .wrap{padding:0 20px;}
    .hero{height:100vh;min-height:600px;}
    .hero h1{font-size:34px;line-height:1.18;}
    .hero p{font-size:16.5px;}
    .btn-primary, .btn-ghost, .btn-whatsapp{
      padding:16px 24px;font-size:15px;width:100%;text-align:center;justify-content:center;
    }
    .hero-actions, .final-actions{flex-direction:column;gap:14px;}
    .hero-actions a, .final-actions a{width:100%;}
    .section-title{font-size:26px;}
    .section-body{font-size:16px;}
    .kicker{font-size:12px;}
    .why-card h4, .service-card h4{font-size:14.5px;}
    .why-card{min-height:300px;}
    .field input, .field select, .field textarea{font-size:16px;padding:14px 15px;}
    .final-cta{min-height:460px;}
    .foot-bottom{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;}
    .scroll-cue{display:none;}
    .hero-trust{margin-top:20px;gap:10px 16px;}
  }
  html, body{max-width:100%;overflow-x:hidden;}


/* ---------- launch patch: mobile/iOS stability ---------- */
@media(max-width:600px){
  header{padding:14px 0;}
  header.scrolled{padding:10px 0;}
  header .wrap{padding:0 14px;gap:10px;}
  .logo{margin-right:auto;min-width:0;max-width:46vw;}
  .logo-mark{height:auto;width:100%;max-height:38px;object-fit:contain;object-position:left center;}
  header .wrap > div{margin-left:0 !important;gap:8px !important;flex-shrink:0;}
  #headerBtn{display:inline-flex !important;align-items:center;justify-content:center;max-width:112px;min-height:44px;padding:9px 12px;font-size:12px;line-height:1.2;text-align:center;white-space:normal;}
  .navtoggle{flex-shrink:0;min-width:44px;min-height:44px;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}
  .navtoggle span{width:26px;}

  .hero{height:auto;min-height:100svh;min-height:-webkit-fill-available;padding-top:92px;align-items:flex-end;}
  .hero-media img{object-position:52% center;animation:none;}
  .hero-content{padding:52px 20px 38px;}
  .hero h1{font-size:clamp(31px,9vw,40px);line-height:1.12;margin-bottom:22px;max-width:100%;}
  .hero p{font-size:17px;line-height:1.55;margin-bottom:26px;max-width:100%;}
  .hero-actions{gap:12px;}
  .hero-trust{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:10px;margin-top:22px;}
  .hero-trust span{font-size:14px;line-height:1.35;white-space:normal;}
  .scroll-cue{display:none !important;}
  .float-btn{bottom:18px;}
  .float-call{left:18px;}
  .float-whatsapp{right:18px;}
}
@supports not (height:100svh){
  @media(max-width:600px){.hero{min-height:100vh;}}
}

/* ============================================================
   PHASE 2.1 — MULTI-PAGE ADDITIONS
   Reuses existing tokens/components. No new colour system.
============================================================ */

/* ---------- sub-page hero band ---------- */
.page-hero{
  background:var(--navy);color:var(--white);
  padding:150px 0 64px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.page-hero::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(237,168,60,.10), transparent 40%);
}
.page-hero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:1;}
.page-hero h1{color:var(--white);font-size:clamp(28px,4.4vw,44px);max-width:720px;margin-bottom:14px;}
.page-hero p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);font-size:16px;max-width:560px;font-weight:400;}
@media(max-width:600px){.page-hero{padding:104px 0 44px;}}

/* ---------- breadcrumbs ---------- */
.breadcrumb{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:2px;
  font-size:12.5px;font-weight:600;color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);margin-bottom:22px;
  margin-left:-8px;
}
.breadcrumb a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);transition:color .2s;padding:11px 8px;min-height:44px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;}
.breadcrumb a:hover{color:var(--gold);}
.breadcrumb span.sep{color:rgba(255,255,255,.35);}
.breadcrumb span.current{color:var(--gold-soft);}

/* ---------- generic content page (legal pages) ---------- */
.content-page{padding:72px 0 112px;}
.content-page .wrap{max-width:820px;}
.content-page h2{font-size:22px;margin:40px 0 14px;}
.content-page h2:first-of-type{margin-top:0;}
.content-page p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:16px;}
.content-page ul{margin:0 0 16px 20px;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.75;}
.content-page ul li{margin-bottom:6px;}
.content-page .updated{
  font-size:13px;color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:36px;
  display:inline-block;padding:6px 14px;background:var(--paper);border-radius:20px;border:1px solid var(--hair);
}

/* ---------- services page list ---------- */
.services-page-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px;}
@media(min-width:640px){.services-page-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
@media(min-width:960px){.services-page-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}}
.service-page-card{
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--hair);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:28px 24px;transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s;
}
.service-page-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 20px 40px -22px rgba(14,35,64,.2);border-color:var(--gold);}
.service-page-card .service-icon{margin-bottom:16px;}
.service-page-card h4{font-size:16.5px;margin-bottom:10px;letter-spacing:-0.01em;}
.service-page-card p{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.6;}

/* ---------- portfolio grid page ---------- */
.portfolio-page-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px;}
@media(min-width:720px){.portfolio-page-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
.portfolio-page-card{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:var(--radius);aspect-ratio:4/3;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
}
.portfolio-page-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 20px 44px -22px rgba(14,35,64,.28);}
.portfolio-page-card img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .7s var(--ease);}
.portfolio-page-card:hover img{transform:scale(1.04);}
.portfolio-page-card::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,20,38,0) 45%, rgba(8,20,38,.82) 100%);
}
.portfolio-page-meta{position:absolute;left:20px;right:20px;bottom:18px;z-index:2;color:var(--white);}
.portfolio-page-meta .slide-eyebrow{color:var(--gold-soft);font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;display:block;margin-bottom:6px;}
.portfolio-page-meta h3{color:var(--white);font-size:19px;margin-bottom:8px;}
.portfolio-page-meta .slide-meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px 16px;font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);}
.portfolio-page-meta .slide-meta strong{display:block;color:var(--gold-soft);font-size:10.5px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;font-weight:700;}

/* ---------- blog hub ---------- */
.blog-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px;}
@media(min-width:720px){.blog-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}}
.blog-card{
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--hair);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:28px 24px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;position:relative;
}
.blog-card .coming-soon-badge{
  align-self:flex-start;font-size:11px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);background:rgba(237,168,60,.12);border:1px solid rgba(237,168,60,.35);
  border-radius:20px;padding:6px 12px;
}
.blog-card h4{font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.3;}
.blog-card p{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.6;}

/* ---------- slide-inner reuse for portfolio-page (falls back if not present) ---------- */

/* ============================================================
   PHASE 2.2 — SERVICE SEO PAGES
   Reuses existing tokens/components. No new colour system.
============================================================ */

/* ---------- checklist 2-column modifier (What's Included) ---------- */
@media(min-width:700px){
  .checklist.checklist-2col{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
}

/* ---------- FAQ accordion ---------- */
.faq-list{list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:12px;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;}
.faq-item{
  cursor:pointer;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--hair);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:18px 22px;box-shadow:0 8px 20px -16px rgba(14,35,64,.18);
  transition:border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s;
}
.faq-item:hover, .faq-item.open{border-color:var(--gold);}
.faq-q{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;font-size:15.5px;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);
  font-family:'Manrope',sans-serif;letter-spacing:-0.01em;
}
.faq-toggle{
  margin-left:auto;font-size:19px;line-height:1;color:var(--ink-soft);flex-shrink:0;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease), color .3s;
}
.faq-item:hover .faq-toggle, .faq-item.open .faq-toggle{transform:rotate(45deg);color:var(--gold);}
.faq-a{
  max-height:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;margin-top:0;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.7;
  transition:max-height .4s var(--ease), opacity .3s var(--ease), margin-top .4s var(--ease);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-a{max-height:320px;opacity:1;margin-top:12px;}


/* ---------- Phase 4: Portfolio case-study additions (additive only) ---------- */
.img-placeholder{
  width:100%;height:100%;min-height:280px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;text-align:center;
  background:repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light-grey), var(--light-grey) 10px, var(--paper) 10px, var(--paper) 20px);
  border:1.5px dashed var(--hair);border-radius:var(--radius);color:var(--ink-soft);
  font-family:'Manrope',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:24px;
}
.img-placeholder svg{width:34px;height:34px;color:var(--gold);}
.img-placeholder span.ph-sub{font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;font-size:12.5px;color:var(--ink-soft);letter-spacing:0;}

.scope-list{list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:14px;counter-reset:scope-counter;}
@media(min-width:800px){.scope-list{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
.scope-list li{
  counter-increment:scope-counter;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--hair);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:16px 18px;
}
.scope-list li::before{
  content:counter(scope-counter, decimal-leading-zero);flex-shrink:0;
  font-family:'Manrope',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:13px;color:var(--gold);
  border:1px solid var(--hair);border-radius:50%;width:30px;height:30px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
}
.scope-list p{font-size:14.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);margin-top:4px;}

.case-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px;}
@media(min-width:800px){.case-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
.case-card{
  background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--hair);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:22px 24px;
}
.case-card h4{font-size:15.5px;margin-bottom:8px;}
.case-card p{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.65;}

.related-links-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px;}
@media(min-width:700px){.related-links-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
@media(min-width:1000px){.related-links-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);}}
.related-link-card{
  display:block;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--hair);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:18px 20px;font-family:'Manrope',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;color:var(--navy);
  transition:border-color .25s, transform .25s;
}
.related-link-card:hover{border-color:var(--gold);transform:translateY(-3px);}
.related-link-card span{display:block;margin-top:6px;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-size:12.5px;color:var(--ink-soft);}

.outcome-list{list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:12px;}
@media(min-width:800px){.outcome-list{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
.outcome-list li{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px;font-size:14.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);}
.outcome-list .tick2{
  width:22px;height:22px;flex-shrink:0;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);color:var(--white);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:12px;font-weight:800;margin-top:1px;
}

.hero-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-top:18px;}
.hero-tags span{
  font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.03em;color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);border-radius:20px;padding:7px 14px;
}

/* ============================================================
   PHASE 5 — BLOG ENGINE (additive only, reuses existing tokens)
============================================================ */

/* ---------- category filter ---------- */
.cat-filter{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;justify-content:center;margin:0 0 48px;}
.cat-filter button{
  font-size:13px;font-weight:700;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:20px;border:1px solid var(--hair);
  background:var(--white);color:var(--ink-soft);cursor:pointer;min-height:44px;
  transition:border-color .25s, color .25s, background .25s;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
}
.cat-filter button.active, .cat-filter button:hover{border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--navy);background:rgba(237,168,60,.08);}

/* ---------- article card (image grid) ---------- */
.article-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px;}
@media(min-width:720px){.article-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}}
.article-card{
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--hair);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s;
}
.article-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 20px 40px -22px rgba(14,35,64,.2);border-color:var(--gold);}
.article-card-media{aspect-ratio:16/10;overflow:hidden;}
.article-card-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s var(--ease);}
.article-card:hover .article-card-media img{transform:scale(1.05);}
.article-card-body{padding:24px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;flex:1;}
.article-cat{
  align-self:flex-start;font-size:11px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);background:rgba(237,168,60,.12);border:1px solid rgba(237,168,60,.35);
  border-radius:20px;padding:6px 12px;
}
.article-card h4{font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.3;}
.article-card p.article-excerpt{font-size:13.5px;color:var(--ink-soft);line-height:1.6;flex:1;}
.article-meta-row{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;font-size:12.5px;color:var(--ink-soft);
  font-weight:600;margin-top:8px;padding-top:14px;border-top:1px solid var(--hair);
}
.article-read-link{color:var(--navy);font-weight:700;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;}
.article-read-link::after{content:'→';transition:transform .25s var(--ease);}
.article-card:hover .article-read-link::after{transform:translateX(3px);}

/* ---------- featured article strip ---------- */
.featured-article-wrap{margin-bottom:64px;}
.featured-badge{
  align-self:flex-start;font-size:11px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--navy);background:var(--gold);border-radius:20px;padding:6px 12px;display:inline-block;margin-bottom:14px;
}

/* ---------- article page hero meta ---------- */
.article-meta-bar{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin-top:20px;}
.article-meta-bar span{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);border-radius:20px;padding:7px 14px;
}
.article-meta-bar span.cat-pill{color:var(--gold-soft);border-color:rgba(245,200,120,.4);}

/* ---------- long-form article body ---------- */
.article-body{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto;}
.article-body .lede{font-size:18px;color:var(--ink);font-weight:500;line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:8px;}
.article-body h2{font-size:24px;margin:44px 0 16px;}
.article-body h2:first-child{margin-top:0;}
.article-body h3{font-size:17.5px;margin:26px 0 12px;color:var(--navy);}
.article-body p{color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:16px;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:18px;}
.article-body ul{margin:0 0 18px 22px;color:var(--ink-soft);font-size:16px;line-height:1.8;}
.article-body ul li{margin-bottom:8px;}
.article-body a{color:var(--navy);font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:var(--gold);text-underline-offset:3px;}
.article-body a:hover{color:var(--gold-soft);}

/* ---------- related articles (bottom of article page) ---------- */
.related-articles-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px;}
@media(min-width:720px){.related-articles-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}

@media(max-width:600px){
  .article-body .lede{font-size:16.5px;}
  .article-body h2{font-size:21px;margin:34px 0 12px;}
  .article-meta-bar span{font-size:11.5px;padding:6px 12px;}
}