/* Queensbrook Land — brand: cream #E9E0D2, black #000, white #FFF, Manrope */

:root {
  --cream: #E9E0D2;
  --cream-60: #F1EBE0;
  --cream-20: #FAF7F2;
  --cream-deep: #DDD0BC;
  --black: #000000;
  --black-60: #5C5C5C;
  --black-20: #B3B3B3;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --max: 1320px;
  --gutter: clamp(20px, 4vw, 60px);
  --section-y: clamp(80px, 11vw, 150px);
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: 'Manrope', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--black);
  background: var(--cream);
  line-height: 1.55;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img, svg, video { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font-family: inherit; }

.container {
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
}

/* ========================================================
   Background patterns (architectural line outlines)
   ======================================================== */

/* London skyline backdrop — single panoramic sketch (Big Ben, Eye, Shard, Gherkin, Tower Bridge, cranes) */
.bg-skyline {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-bottom: clamp(180px, 22vw, 280px) !important;
}
.bg-skyline::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  height: clamp(170px, 21vw, 270px);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.22;
  color: var(--black);
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: bottom center;
  background-size: 100% auto;
  background-image: url('assets/london-skyline.svg');
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, #000 28%, #000 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, #000 28%, #000 100%);
}
.bg-skyline > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Subtler version for content-heavy sections (about / requirements) */
.bg-buildings {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.bg-buildings::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  height: clamp(130px, 16vw, 200px);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.16;
  color: var(--black);
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: bottom center;
  background-size: 100% auto;
  background-image: url('assets/london-skyline.svg');
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, #000 36%, #000 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, #000 36%, #000 100%);
}
.bg-buildings > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* MOBILE: scale skyline up so individual buildings are readable */
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .bg-skyline {
    padding-bottom: clamp(170px, 38vw, 240px) !important;
  }
  .bg-skyline::after {
    height: clamp(160px, 36vw, 230px);
    background-size: auto 100%;
    background-position: bottom center;
    opacity: 0.26;
  }
  .bg-buildings::after {
    height: clamp(130px, 30vw, 200px);
    background-size: auto 100%;
    background-position: bottom center;
    opacity: 0.20;
  }
}

/* legacy alias */
.bg-grid { position: relative; }

/* Blueprint corner ticks (decorative) */
.bp-corner {
  position: relative;
}
.bp-corner::before, .bp-corner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.bp-corner::before { top: -1px; left: -1px; border-right: 0; border-bottom: 0; }
.bp-corner::after  { bottom: -1px; right: -1px; border-left: 0; border-top: 0; }

/* ========================================================
   Typography
   ======================================================== */
.eyebrow {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--black);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
  background: currentColor;
  display: inline-block;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.08;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(40px, 6.4vw, 88px); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(32px, 4.6vw, 60px); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 30px); }
h4 { font-size: clamp(18px, 1.6vw, 22px); }

p { font-size: clamp(15px, 1.1vw, 17px); color: #1a1a1a; }
p + p { margin-top: 1em; }
.lede { font-size: clamp(17px, 1.4vw, 22px); line-height: 1.55; max-width: 64ch; }

/* ========================================================
   Reveal & motion
   ======================================================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
  .reveal, .reveal-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease), transform 0.8s var(--ease);
  }
  .reveal.visible, .reveal-up.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

  /* Stagger — visible drop-in */
  .reveal-stagger > * {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-50px);
    transition: opacity 0.75s cubic-bezier(.22,1.0,.36,1), transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(.22,1.0,.36,1);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
  }
  .reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.0s; }
  .reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.10s; }
  .reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.20s; }
  .reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.30s; }
  .reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.40s; }
  .reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.50s; }
  .reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.60s; }
  .reveal-stagger > *:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.70s; }
  .reveal-stagger > *.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

  /* Drop — clean, snappy. Per-item trigger means short distance + quick duration */
  .reveal-drop > * {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-32px);
    transition: opacity 0.55s cubic-bezier(.22,1.0,.36,1), transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(.22,1.0,.36,1);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
  }
  /* Cascade only kicks in when items trigger together (desktop row layout) */
  .reveal-drop > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.00s; }
  .reveal-drop > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
  .reveal-drop > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
  .reveal-drop > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
  .reveal-drop > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
  .reveal-drop > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.40s; }
  .reveal-drop > *.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ========================================================
   Nav
   ======================================================== */
.site-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(233,224,210,0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.site-nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(233,224,210,0.92);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
body { padding-top: 76px; }

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 52px);
  max-width: none;
  margin: 0;
}
.nav-logo svg, .nav-logo object { height: 48px; width: auto; }
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: clamp(28px, 3vw, 48px);
  list-style: none;
  align-items: center;
}
.nav-links li:last-child { margin-left: 0; }
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-links a:not(.nav-cta)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 0; height: 1px;
  background: var(--black);
  transition: width 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:not(.nav-cta):hover::after,
.nav-links a:not(.nav-cta).active::after { width: 100%; }
/* Contact link styled identically to other nav links */
.nav-cta {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--black);
  border: 0;
  padding: 6px 0;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-cta .arrow { display: none; }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 26px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--black);
  margin: 5px 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
}
.nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ========================================================
   Hero (homepage with video)
   ======================================================== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--cream);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: clamp(620px, 92vh, 920px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: -76px;
  padding-top: 76px;
}
.hero-media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -76px 0 0 0;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-media video {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  will-change: transform;
}
.hero-media::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 100%);
}
.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  padding: clamp(80px, 14vh, 160px) var(--gutter) clamp(80px, 12vh, 140px);
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.hero h1 {
  max-width: 16ch;
  margin: 28px 0 32px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.hero .quote {
  font-size: clamp(19px, 2vw, 28px);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.4;
  max-width: 42ch;
  color: var(--cream);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
/* quotation marks removed per request */
.hero .hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 56px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--black);
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), background 0.2s ease;
}
.hero-cta:hover { background: var(--white); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.hero-cta .arrow { transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease); }
.hero-cta:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

.hero-secondary {
  color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(233,224,210,0.4);
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.hero-secondary:hover { border-color: var(--cream); }

/* Scroll cue — animated line + chevron, no text */
.scroll-cue {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 36px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  pointer-events: none;
  color: var(--cream);
}
.scroll-cue .line {
  width: 1px; height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cream), transparent);
  animation: scrollPulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.scroll-cue .chev {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  opacity: 0.85;
  animation: scrollChev 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollPulse {
  0% { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top; opacity: 0.25; }
  50% { transform: scaleY(1); transform-origin: top; opacity: 0.95; }
  51% { transform: scaleY(1); transform-origin: bottom; }
  100% { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: bottom; opacity: 0.25; }
}
@keyframes scrollChev {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0.4; }
  50% { transform: translateY(4px); opacity: 0.95; }
}

/* ========================================================
   Image-led page hero (about/projects/requirements/contact)
   ======================================================== */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: clamp(460px, 62vh, 620px);
  margin-top: -76px;
  padding-top: 76px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  color: var(--cream);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--black);
}
.page-hero-media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
.page-hero-media::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 60%, rgba(0,0,0,0.9) 100%);
}
.page-hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding-top: clamp(140px, 20vh, 200px);
  padding-bottom: clamp(50px, 8vh, 80px);
  width: 100%;
}
.page-hero h1 { max-width: 22ch; margin-top: 24px; color: var(--cream); }
.page-hero .lede { color: var(--cream); margin-top: 28px; opacity: 0.9; }
.page-hero .eyebrow { color: var(--cream); }

.page-hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 36px;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream);
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.page-hero-meta span { position: relative; }
.page-hero-meta span + span::before {
  content: '/';
  position: absolute;
  left: -20px;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* Page-hero image variants — UK / London-relevant */
.page-hero[data-img="about"]   .page-hero-media { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1513635269975-59663e0ac1ad?auto=format&fit=crop&w=2400&q=80'); }
.page-hero[data-img="projects"] .page-hero-media { background-image: url('assets/hero-projects.jpg'); }
.page-hero[data-img="reqs"]    .page-hero-media { background-image: url('assets/hero-requirements.jpg'); }
.page-hero[data-img="contact"] .page-hero-media { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1497366811353-6870744d04b2?auto=format&fit=crop&w=2400&q=80'); }

/* ========================================================
   Sections
   ======================================================== */
section { padding: var(--section-y) 0; position: relative; }

.section-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(0,0,0,0.18), transparent);
  margin: 0 var(--gutter);
}

/* Numbered section break — used between sections to create rhythm */
.section-break {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: clamp(40px, 5vw, 60px) 0 0;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(50px, 6vw, 80px);
  max-width: var(--max);
  padding-left: var(--gutter);
  padding-right: var(--gutter);
}
.section-break .num {
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--black-60);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.section-break .label {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--black);
}
.section-break .line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}

.section-head {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
  gap: 64px;
  margin-bottom: 72px;
  align-items: end;
}
.section-head h2 { max-width: 14ch; }
.section-head .lede { margin: 0; }

@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .section-head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
}

/* ========================================================
   Stats (animated counters)
   ======================================================== */
.stats {
  background: var(--cream-deep);
  padding: clamp(70px, 9vw, 110px) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
}
.stat {
  padding: 32px 40px;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  position: relative;
}
.stat:first-child { border-left: 0; padding-left: 0; }
.stat-num {
  font-size: clamp(48px, 5.6vw, 84px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.stat-num .unit {
  font-size: 0.5em;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  margin-left: 4px;
  vertical-align: top;
}
.stat-num .plus, .stat-num .prefix {
  font-weight: 700;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #2a2a2a;
  max-width: 28ch;
}
.stat-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--black-60);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stat { border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.15); padding: 32px 0; }
  .stat:first-child { border-top: 0; padding-top: 0; }
}

/* ========================================================
   Two-col intro
   ======================================================== */
.two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 100px);
  align-items: start;
}
.two-col .col-text p { font-size: clamp(16px, 1.2vw, 19px); }
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ========================================================
   Approach cards
   ======================================================== */
.approach {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 60px;
}
.approach-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 40px 36px 36px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.approach-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--black);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
}
.approach-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.12); }
.approach-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.approach-num {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--black);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.approach-num::before {
  content: '';
  width: 22px; height: 1px; background: currentColor;
  display: inline-block;
}
.approach-card h3 { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.approach-card p { font-size: 15px; color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 1.65; }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .approach { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ========================================================
   Partner logo cards (rendered logo-style)
   ======================================================== */
.partners {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: clamp(80px, 10vw, 130px) 0 clamp(90px, 11vw, 140px);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  position: relative;
}
.partners-eyebrow { text-align: center; margin-bottom: clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px); }
.partners-eyebrow .eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.partners-eyebrow .eyebrow::before,
.partners-eyebrow .eyebrow::after {
  content: '';
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
  background: currentColor;
  display: inline-block;
}
.partners-eyebrow .eyebrow::after { display: inline-block; }
.partners-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 72px);
  padding: 0 clamp(0px, 2vw, 24px);
}
.partner-card {
  background: transparent;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 8px 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s var(--ease);
  flex: 1 1 140px;
  min-width: 140px;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.partner-card:hover { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.partner-card img {
  max-width: 100%;
  width: auto;
  max-height: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px);
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}
.partner-mark {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 22px);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--black);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.partner-mark .sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.5em;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--black-60);
  margin-top: 7px;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .partners-grid { gap: 44px 32px; justify-content: center; }
  .partner-card { flex: 0 1 calc(50% - 32px); }
  .partner-card img { max-height: clamp(36px, 11vw, 56px); }
}

/* ========================================================
   CTA band (dark)
   ======================================================== */
.cta-band {
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: clamp(90px, 12vw, 160px) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(233,224,210,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(233,224,210,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  pointer-events: none;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 30%, transparent 75%);
}
.cta-band > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: end;
}
.cta-band h2 { color: var(--cream); max-width: 14ch; }
.cta-band p { color: var(--cream); opacity: 0.78; max-width: 44ch; }
.cta-band-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.btn-light, .btn-outline-light {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 17px 32px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, transform 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.btn-light { background: var(--cream); color: var(--black); }
.btn-light:hover { background: var(--white); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-outline-light { border: 1px solid rgba(233,224,210,0.5); color: var(--cream); }
.btn-outline-light:hover { background: var(--cream); color: var(--black); border-color: var(--cream); }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .cta-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; } }

/* ========================================================
   Footer
   ======================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px) 0 32px;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px);
}
.footer-brand object { height: 40px; width: auto; }
.footer-brand p { color: var(--cream); opacity: 0.7; margin-top: 24px; max-width: 32ch; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; }
.footer-col {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(233,224,210,0.22);
  padding-top: 18px;
}
.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cream);
  opacity: 1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; }
.footer-col li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-col a, .footer-col li {
  color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  opacity: 0.78;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.footer-col a:hover { opacity: 1; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(233,224,210,0.18);
  padding-top: 24px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--cream);
  opacity: 0.55;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

/* Tablet: brand row across, columns row underneath */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 28px 32px;
  }
  .footer-brand {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    border-top: 0;
    padding-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .footer-brand p { max-width: 48ch; }
}

/* Small mobile: 2 cols + connect spans full */
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px 28px;
  }
  .footer-col h4 { margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .footer-col li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .site-footer { padding-top: clamp(48px, 7vw, 70px); }
  .footer-bottom { font-size: 12px; }
}

/* Trim CTA-to-footer gap on mobile (the user reported a big void) */
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .cta-band { padding: clamp(64px, 10vw, 90px) 0 clamp(56px, 8vw, 72px); }
  .site-footer { padding-top: clamp(48px, 7vw, 70px); }
}

/* ========================================================
   PROJECTS PAGE — image-led project cards
   ======================================================== */
.projects-toc {
  background: var(--cream-60);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  padding: 24px 0;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  position: sticky;
  top: 76px;
  z-index: 30;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.projects-toc-inner {
  display: flex;
  gap: 36px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.projects-toc a {
  color: var(--black-60);
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.projects-toc a:hover { color: var(--black); }

.project-group {
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 100px) 0;
  position: relative;
  /* offset anchor jumps so the heading clears the fixed nav (76px) + sticky category bar */
  scroll-margin-top: 184px;
}
.project-group + .project-group { border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }

.project-group .group-head {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  align-items: end;
}
.project-group .group-tag {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--black-60);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.project-group .group-tag::before {
  content: '';
  width: 22px; height: 1px; background: currentColor;
  display: inline-block;
}
.project-group h2 { font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 44px); max-width: 22ch; }
.project-group .group-sub { margin-top: 14px; max-width: 60ch; color: #333; }

.project-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  list-style: none;
}
.project-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.project-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
.project-card:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--black); outline-offset: 3px; }
.project-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a2a2a, #555);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.project-thumb::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 100%);
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}
.project-card:hover .project-thumb { transform: scale(1.02); }
.project-thumb { transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease); }
.project-num-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px; left: 18px;
  z-index: 2;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--black);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
/* Rotating "+" affordance — opens the deal pop-out */
.project-plus {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px; right: 16px;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--black);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease), background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}
.project-plus svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.project-card:hover .project-plus,
.project-card:focus-visible .project-plus {
  transform: rotate(135deg);
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--cream);
}

/* ========================================================
   PROJECT POP-OUT MODAL
   ======================================================== */
.project-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  display: none;
}
.project-modal.open { display: block; }
.project-modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.62);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.project-modal.open .project-modal-backdrop { opacity: 1; }
.project-modal-dialog {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -46%) scale(0.98);
  width: min(940px, calc(100vw - 40px));
  max-height: calc(100vh - 56px);
  background: var(--cream-20);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease), transform 0.45s var(--ease);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.project-modal.open .project-modal-dialog {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
}
.pm-image {
  background: #2a2a2a center/cover no-repeat;
  min-height: 320px;
}
.pm-content {
  padding: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 48px);
  overflow-y: auto;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 56px);
}
.pm-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.pm-tags span {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--cream-deep);
  color: var(--black);
}
.pm-content h3 { font-size: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 34px); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.pm-sub {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--black-60);
  margin-top: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.pm-bullets ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.pm-bullets li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 22px;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #1a1a1a;
}
.pm-bullets li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 9px;
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--black);
}
.pm-vendor {
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--black-60);
}
.project-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px; right: 14px;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 0;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--black);
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.project-modal-close:hover { background: var(--white); transform: rotate(90deg); }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .project-modal-dialog {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    width: calc(100vw - 28px);
    max-height: calc(100vh - 32px);
  }
  .pm-image { min-height: 200px; max-height: 34vh; }
  .pm-content { max-height: none; }
}
.project-body {
  padding: 24px 26px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  flex: 1;
}
.project-name {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.3vw, 19px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.project-meta {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--black-60);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-top: 6px;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .project-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .project-group .group-head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
}

/* ========================================================
   REQUIREMENTS PAGE — icon grid with patterns
   ======================================================== */
.req-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.req-cell {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: clamp(28px, 3vw, 44px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  min-height: 200px;
  position: relative;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}
.req-cell:hover { background: var(--white); }
.req-icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--black);
}
.req-cell h3 {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--black-60);
}
.req-cell p { font-size: clamp(17px, 1.4vw, 20px); font-weight: 600; color: var(--black); line-height: 1.4; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }

.req-cell-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px; right: 24px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--black-20);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) { .req-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ========================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ======================================================== */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 90px);
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-info h2 { margin-bottom: 28px; }
.contact-row {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  padding: 28px 0;
}
.contact-row:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.15); }
.contact-row h4 {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--black-60);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.contact-row p, .contact-row a {
  font-size: clamp(17px, 1.4vw, 20px);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.contact-form {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px);
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.contact-form h3 { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.field { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--black-60);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.field input,
.field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  border: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  background: transparent;
  padding: 10px 0;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: var(--black);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.field input:focus,
.field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--black); }
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 110px; }
.btn-dark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), background 0.2s ease;
  font-family: inherit;
}
.btn-dark:hover { background: #1a1a1a; transform: translateY(-2px); }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ========================================================
   ABOUT PAGE — founder + values
   ======================================================== */
.founder {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px);
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 60px;
}
.founder-photo {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a2a2a 0%, #555 50%, var(--cream-deep) 100%);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.founder-photo .placeholder-note {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px; left: 16px;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.founder h3 { font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 42px); margin: 16px 0 8px; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.founder .role {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--black-60);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}
.founder p { color: #2a2a2a; }
.founder-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  margin: 24px 0 28px;
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.founder-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 18px;
}
.founder-meta-num {
  font-size: clamp(36px, 4vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.founder-meta-plus {
  font-size: 0.65em;
  margin-left: 2px;
}
.founder-meta-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--black-60);
  font-weight: 600;
  max-width: 22ch;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
@media (max-width: 800px) { .founder { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 60px;
}
.value-card {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: clamp(30px, 3.6vw, 48px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  min-height: 240px;
  position: relative;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}
.value-card:hover { background: var(--white); }
.value-card .icon-wrap {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.value-card .icon-wrap svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--black); }
.value-card h3 { font-size: clamp(20px, 1.8vw, 24px); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.value-card p { font-size: 15px; color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 1.65; }
.value-card-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px; right: 24px;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--black-20);
}
@media (max-width: 800px) { .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ========================================================
   Mobile nav (overrides)
   ======================================================== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .nav-logo svg, .nav-logo object { height: 40px; }
  .nav-links {
    position: fixed;
    top: 76px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--cream);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 28px var(--gutter) 36px;
    gap: 22px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, visibility 0s linear 0.25s;
  }
  .nav-links.open {
    opacity: 1; visibility: visible; pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, visibility 0s;
  }
  .nav-links li { width: 100%; }
  .nav-links li:last-child { margin-left: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-top: 0; border-top: 0; }
  .nav-links a,
  .nav-links a.nav-cta {
    font-size: 18px;
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 0;
    text-align: left;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--black);
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    border: 0;
  }
}