/*style.css*/

/* ==========================================================================
   DESIGN SYSTEM: TOKENS & RESET
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
  --ivory: #F8F6F2;
  --walnut: #5B4636;
  --espresso: #2A211B;
  --beige: #D8CBBE;
  --light-gray: #F2EFEA;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --warm-shadow: rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.06);
  --font-serif: "Cormorant Garamond", "Didot", "Bodoni MT", "Cinzel", "Garamond", "Baskerville", serif;
  --font-sans: "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --transition-smooth: 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-quick: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

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

html {
  font-size: 85%; /* Scaled down base rem size */
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  background-color: var(--ivory);
  color: var(--espresso);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  line-height: 1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  letter-spacing: 0.015em;
}

body {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

*:focus-visible {
  outline: 1.5px solid var(--walnut);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 0;
  background: var(--espresso);
  color: var(--ivory);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: top var(--transition-quick);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.skip-link:focus {
  top: 0;
}


.line-v-1 { left: 10%; }
.line-v-2 { left: 35%; }
.line-v-3 { left: 65%; }
.line-v-4 { left: 90%; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

p {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.1vw, 1.05rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.82);
  max-width: 60ch;
}

.editorial-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--walnut);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.editorial-label::before {
  content: "";
  width: 20px;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--walnut);
}

.editorial-coord {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.4);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.container {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.5rem, 7vw, 9rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.section-spacing {
  padding-top: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.05);
}

.hero-section,
.philosophy-section,
.transformation-section,
.projects-section,
.contact-section {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.journey-section {
  min-height: auto;
}

.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 1.2s var(--transition-smooth), transform 1.2s var(--transition-smooth);
}
.reveal-on-scroll.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal-on-scroll {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

.philosophy-tag {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  color: var(--walnut);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
/* =========================
   ABOUT DROPDOWN
========================= */

.nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

/* About button */
.nav-dropdown-toggle {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font: inherit;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;

  padding: 0;
}

/* Arrow */
.dropdown-arrow {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}


/* =========================
   DROPDOWN MENU
========================= */

.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;

  /* Keep dropdown close to About */
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 50%;

  /* VERTICAL */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0 !important;

  width: 190px;

  margin: 0;
  padding: 8px 0;

  list-style: none;

  /* SAME LOOK AS NAVBAR */
  background: #f5f3ef;

  /* subtle separation */
  border: 1px solid rgba(60, 50, 40, 0.08);

  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);

  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(5px);

  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;

  transition:
    opacity 0.2s ease,
    transform 0.2s ease,
    visibility 0.2s ease;

  z-index: 1000;
}


/* =========================
   DROPDOWN ITEMS
========================= */

.dropdown-menu li {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.dropdown-menu a {
  display: block;

  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;

  /* REDUCED ITEM GAP */
  padding: px 8px;

  color: #332d28;
  text-decoration: none;

  white-space: nowrap;

  transition:
    background 0.2s ease,
    padding-left 0.2s ease;
}

.dropdown-menu a:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  padding-left: 21px;
}


/* =========================
   OPEN ON HOVER
========================= */

.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;

  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}


/* =========================
   OPEN AFTER CLICK
========================= */

.nav-dropdown.active .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;

  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}


/* Arrow rotates on hover OR click */
.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-arrow,
.nav-dropdown.active .dropdown-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Final dropdown spacing fix */
.nav-links .dropdown-menu {
    padding: 8px 0 !important;
    gap: 0 !important;
}

.nav-links .dropdown-menu li {
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

.nav-links .dropdown-menu li a {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;

    padding: 7px 20px !important;

    margin: 0 !important;

    text-align: left !important;
}

header.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: rgba(248, 246, 242, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.04);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: all var(--transition-quick);
}

.navbar-container {
  height: 56px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.logo-text {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1;
}

.site-logo {
  height: auto;
  max-height: 34px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 220px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-quick);
  filter: none !important;
}

.navbar.scrolled .site-logo {
  max-height: 30px;
  filter: none !important;
}

.drawer-logo,
.mobile-drawer-brand .site-logo {
  max-height: 38px;
  filter: none !important;
}

.footer-logo,
.studio-footer .site-logo {
  max-height: 40px;
  filter: none !important;
}

.nav-links {
  display: none;
}

.nav-links ul {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3.5rem);
}

.nav-item {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--espresso);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color var(--transition-quick);
  position: relative;
}

.nav-item::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--walnut);
  transition: width var(--transition-quick);
}

.nav-item:hover {
  color: var(--walnut);
}
.nav-item:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.btn-text {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--espresso);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-quick);
}

.btn-inquire {
  display: none;

  background: #211303;
  color: var(--ivory);

  padding: 11px 20px;
  min-width: 120px;

  border: none;
  border-radius: 4px;

  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;

  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;

  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(166, 83, 61, 0.18);

  transition:
    background-color var(--transition-quick),
    transform var(--transition-quick),
    box-shadow var(--transition-quick);
}

.btn-inquire:hover {
  background: #3f3429;
  color: var(--ivory);

  transform: translateY(-2px);

  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(166, 83, 61, 0.28);
}

.btn-text:hover {
  color: var(--ivory);
  
}

.btn-primary {
  background: #211303;
  color: var(--ivory);
  padding: 14px 36px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all var(--transition-quick);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: #3f3429;
  color: var(--ivory);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.15);
}

.icon-arrow {
  transition: transform var(--transition-quick);
}

.btn-text:hover .icon-arrow {
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

.menu-toggle {
  display: flex;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--espresso);
  padding: 6px;
}

.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: var(--ivory);
  z-index: 1100;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  transition: right var(--transition-smooth);
}

.mobile-drawer.open {
  right: 0;
}

.mobile-drawer-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--espresso);
  padding: 8px;
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  list-style: none;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.mobile-nav-item {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--espresso);
  transition: color var(--transition-quick);
  font-weight: 300;
}
.mobile-nav-item:hover {
  color: var(--walnut);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 56px;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

.hero-background {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-background img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.4) 0%, rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.15) 40%, rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.6) 100%);
}

.hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
}

.hero-headline-wrap {
  max-width: 100%;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  color: var(--beige);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 7vw, 5.8rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--ivory);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 40px rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.3);
}

.hero-title em {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--beige);
}

.hero-content-split {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.hero-text-block {
  max-width: 500px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.8rem;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(248, 246, 242, 0.9);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 20px rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.2);
}

.hero-coord {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.hero-coord .editorial-coord {
  color: rgba(248, 246, 242, 0.5);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   TRANSFORMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.transformation-section {
  background-color:#ffcbb9ef;
}

.transformation-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.transformation-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.8rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.slider-instruction {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--walnut);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.transformation-spec {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.transformation-slider-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.slider-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.08);
  user-select: none;
  touch-action: pan-y;
}

.slider-image {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.image-before {
  z-index: 5;
}

.image-after {
  z-index: 10;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 50% 0, 50% 100%, 0 100%);
}

.slider-handle {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 2px;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--ivory);
  z-index: 20;
  cursor: ew-resize;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.slider-handle-button {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--espresso);
  border: 1px solid var(--beige);
  color: var(--ivory);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.25);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-quick);
}

.slider-container:hover .slider-handle-button {
  background-color: var(--walnut);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.05);
}

.slider-label {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--ivory);
  background-color: rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.7);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 15;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.label-before {
  right: 24px;
}

.label-after {
  left: 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROJECTS
   ========================================================================== */
.projects-section {
  background-color: var(--light-gray);
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 56px 0 0 0;
}

.section-header-asym {
  margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.section-header-asym h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
}

.section-header-asym p {
  max-width: 500px;
}



/* ==========================================================================
   JOURNEY SECTION REDESIGN (EDITORIAL LUXURY TIMELINE)
   ========================================================================== */
.journey-section {
  background-color: rgb(253, 250, 246);
  position: relative;
  min-height: 160vh;
  padding-top: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
}

.journey-wrapper {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.journey-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

/* --- Left Column: Taller sticky image frame (+10% height) --- */
.journey-image-col {
  width: 100%;
}

.journey-sticky-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.4;
  max-height: 570px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 65px var(--warm-shadow);
  background-color: var(--espresso);
}

.journey-crossfade-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.journey-crossfade-img.active {
  opacity: 1;
  z-index: 2;
}

.journey-crossfade-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* --- Right Column: Unboxed Editorial Timeline Menu --- */
.journey-timeline-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.journey-header {
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.journey-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--espresso);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

/* Natural Editorial Container (No card background, no borders, no shadow) */
.journey-editorial-nav {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.8rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

/* Continuous thin vertical baseline track */
.journey-vertical-track {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.6rem;
  bottom: 0.6rem;
  width: 1px;
  background-color: rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.15);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Step Items: Compact vertical layout with no table-row borders */
.journey-step-item {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.7rem 0 0.7rem 0.6rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Thin vertical accent line (|) for active state */
.step-accent-line {
  position: absolute;
  left: -1.8rem;
  top: 0.7rem;
  bottom: 0.7rem;
  width: 2px;
  background-color: var(--walnut);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleY(0.4);
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  border-radius: 1px;
}

.journey-step-item.active .step-accent-line {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scaleY(1);
}

.step-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}

.step-header-line {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.timeline-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--walnut);
  opacity: 0.4;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease;
  line-height: 1;
}

.timeline-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.8vw, 1.5rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--espresso);
  opacity: 0.45;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.timeline-body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 0.95vw, 0.95rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--espresso);
  opacity: 0.35;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

/* Hover and Active states */
.journey-step-item:hover .timeline-heading,
.journey-step-item:hover .timeline-num {
  opacity: 0.75;
}

.journey-step-item:hover .timeline-body {
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.journey-step-item.active .timeline-num {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--walnut);
}

.journey-step-item.active .timeline-heading {
  opacity: 1;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--espresso);
}

.journey-step-item.active .timeline-body {
  opacity: 0.9;
  color: var(--espresso);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TESTIMONIAL — REFERENCE IMAGE EXACT COMPOSITION
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonial-section {
  background-color: var(--ivory);
  background-image: none !important;
  color: var(--espresso);
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 5vw, 5.5rem) 0;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.testimonial-ref-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  min-height: 510px;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}

.testimonial-ref-deck-wrapper {
  display: contents;
}

/* 1. Top-Right Section Heading */
.testimonial-ref-header {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 500px;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-ref-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #2B2623;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 2. Top-Left Architectural Image */
.testimonial-ref-image-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 440px;
  height: 320px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.testimonial-ref-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* 3. Cards Shared Styling & Positioning */
.testimonial-ref-card {
  position: absolute;
  top: 110px;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  background-color: #222222;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 2.2rem 2rem 1.8rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}

/* Card 1: Overlaps Bottom-Right of Image */
.testimonial-ref-card.card-1 {
  left: 200px;
}

/* Card 2: Positioned to the right of Card 1, underneath Header */
.testimonial-ref-card.card-2 {
  left: 600px;
}

/* Quote Icon */
.testimonial-ref-quote-icon {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  line-height: 0.8;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  opacity: 0.9;
  display: block;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Quote Text */
.testimonial-ref-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: #E2E2E2;
  margin: 0.75rem 0 1.25rem 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Client Avatar & Details */
.testimonial-ref-client {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-ref-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-ref-name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.testimonial-ref-location {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #999999;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* 4. Navigation Arrows (Under Image) */
.testimonial-ref-nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 345px;
  left: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  z-index: 3;
}

.testimonial-ref-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background-color: #F0EEE9;
  border: 1px solid #E2DEC6;
  border-radius: 2px;
  color: #333333;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.testimonial-ref-btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.testimonial-ref-btn:hover {
  background-color: #222222;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #222222;
}
  /* width: 1px;
  height: 30px;
  background-color: var(--beige);
  opacity: 0.2;
} */

/* ==========================================================================
   INQUIRY
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
  background-color: var(--light-gray);
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.contact-wrapper {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
}

.contact-info-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.contact-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
}

.contact-spec-box {
  border-left: 2px solid var(--walnut);
  padding-left: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.contact-spec-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.contact-photo-card {
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px var(--warm-shadow);
}

.contact-photo-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.stepper-container {
  background-color: var(--ivory);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px var(--warm-shadow);
  border: 1px solid rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stepper-progress-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.06);
  position: relative;
}

.stepper-progress-bar {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 25%;
  background-color: var(--walnut);
  transition: width 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.step-pane {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.2rem;
  animation: paneFadeIn 0.5s ease forwards;
}

.step-pane.active {
  display: flex;
}

@keyframes paneFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.step-question {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2.1rem);
  color: var(--espresso);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.select-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(120px, 1fr));
  gap: 10px;
}

.selector-card {
  background-color: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--beige);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 16px 12px;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--espresso);
  transition: all var(--transition-quick);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.selector-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--espresso);
  background-color: rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.02);
}

.selector-card.selected {
  background-color: var(--espresso);
  border-color: var(--espresso);
  color: var(--ivory);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.12);
}

.multi-selector {
  transition: all var(--transition-quick);
}

.multi-selector.selected {
  background-color: var(--espresso);
  border-color: var(--espresso);
  color: var(--ivory);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.12);
}

.floating-group {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.floating-input {
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--beige);
  background: transparent;
  padding: 12px 0;
  width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--espresso);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-quick);
}

.floating-label {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.4);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-quick);
}

.floating-input:focus ~ .floating-label,
.floating-input:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ .floating-label {
  top: -20px;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--walnut);
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.floating-input:focus {
  border-bottom-color: var(--espresso);
}

.stepper-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.btn-stepper-back {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.4);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color var(--transition-quick);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.btn-stepper-back:hover {
  color: var(--espresso);
}

.btn-stepper-next, .btn-stepper-submit {
  background-color: var(--espresso);
  color: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid var(--espresso);
  padding: 14px 36px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all var(--transition-quick);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.08);
}

.btn-stepper-next:hover, .btn-stepper-submit:hover {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--espresso);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.12);
}

.success-icon-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.success-svg {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  color: var(--walnut);
}

.success-path {
  stroke-dasharray: 100;
  stroke-dashoffset: 100;
  animation: dash 1s ease forwards 0.2s;
}

@keyframes dash {
  to {
    stroke-dashoffset: 0;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
footer.studio-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.04);
  padding-top: 4rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  background-color: var(--ivory);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  max-width: 340px;
}

.footer-info-cols {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--walnut);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.6);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-quick);
}
.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--walnut);
}

.footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 4rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.04);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.35);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TABLET
   ========================================================================== */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: block;
  }
  .menu-toggle {
    display: none;
  }
  .btn-inquire {
    display: inline-flex;
  }

  .hero-text-block {
    background: transparent;
    backdrop-filter: none;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .hero-title {
    color: var(--ivory);
  }

  .hero-content-split {
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .hero-text-block {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 40%;
  }

  .philosophy-image-col {
    width: 45%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    align-self: auto;
  }

  .philosophy-text-col {
    width: 55%;
  }

  .transformation-grid {
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 6rem;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .transformation-content {
    width: 40%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .transformation-slider-wrap {
    width: 60%;
  }

  



  .contact-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 6vw;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .contact-info-block {
    height: 100%;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .footer-brand {
    width: 30%;
  }

  .footer-info-cols {
    width: 60%;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DESKTOP
   ========================================================================== */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding-top: 72px;
  }

  .hero-layout {
    gap: 4rem;
  }

  
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding-top: 72px;
    min-height: 100vh;
  }

  .hero-text-block {
    background: rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.5);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    color: rgba(248, 246, 242, 0.9);
  }

  .hero-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.3) 0%, rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.2) 40%, rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.7) 100%);
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 8vw, 2.6rem);
    color: var(--ivory);
  }

  .hero-badge {
    font-size: 0.5rem;
  }

  .btn-primary {
    padding: 12px 28px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  .philosophy-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6vw, 2.4rem);
  }

  .dropcap {
    font-size: 3.6rem;
    margin-right: 12px;
  }

  .transformation-content {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .slider-handle-button {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
  }

  .slider-label {
    font-size: 0.55rem;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    bottom: 16px;
  }

  .label-before {
    right: 16px;
  }
  .label-after {
    left: 16px;
  }

  

  .gallery-cta-wrapper {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
  }

  .btn-gallery-cta {
    padding: 12px 28px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .journey-section {
    min-height: auto;
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }

  .journey-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    top: auto;
  }

  .journey-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.8rem;
  }

  .journey-timeline-col {
    order: 1;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .journey-image-col {
    order: 2;
  }

  .journey-sticky-container {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    max-height: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px var(--warm-shadow);
  }

  .journey-editorial-nav {
    padding-left: 1.2rem;
    gap: 0.2rem;
  }

  .step-accent-line {
    left: -1.2rem;
  }

  .journey-step-item {
    padding: 0.5rem 0 0.5rem 0.5rem;
  }

  .timeline-num {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .timeline-heading {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .timeline-body {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  .testimonial-quote {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 5vw, 1.8rem);
  }

  .testimonial-section {
    min-height: 50vh;
  }

  .contact-wrapper {
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .contact-header h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6vw, 2.6rem);
  }

  .stepper-container {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .step-question {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .select-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(90px, 1fr));
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .selector-card {
    padding: 12px 10px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  .floating-input {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .floating-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    top: 12px;
  }

  .floating-input:focus ~ .floating-label,
  .floating-input:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ .floating-label {
    top: -18px;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }

  .btn-stepper-next, .btn-stepper-submit {
    padding: 12px 24px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }

  .btn-stepper-back {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }

  .contact-photo-card {
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .footer-info-cols {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .mobile-drawer {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .mobile-nav-item {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 1.2rem;
  }

  .section-spacing {
    padding-top: 3rem;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
  }

  .hero-text-block {
    padding: 1.2rem;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .select-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(80px, 1fr));
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .selector-card {
    padding: 10px 8px;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SELECTED WORKS: REFERENCE 3D PROJECT CAROUSEL INTEGRATION
   ========================================================================== */
.projects-section {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  min-height: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--light-gray);
  padding: 4rem 0 !important;
}

.carousel-viewport {
    width:100%;
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;

    height:clamp(330px,42vw,460px);

    padding:0;
    margin-bottom:2rem;

    overflow:visible;
    perspective:1200px;
    position:relative;
}

.carousel-stage {
  position: relative;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: width 0.3s ease, height 0.3s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.carousel-item {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border-radius: 4px;
  background-color: var(--espresso);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
}

.carousel-item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.15);
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.carousel-item.active-slide::after {
  opacity: 0;
}

.carousel-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.carousel-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.carousel-controls{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    width:100%;
    max-width:850px;

    margin:0 auto;

    gap:18px;

    position:relative;
    z-index:5;
}

.nav-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--espresso);
  color: var(--espresso);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--espresso);
  color: var(--ivory);
}

.nav-btn svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

.divider-line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--espresso);
  opacity: 0.15;
}

.cta-link {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  border: 1px solid var(--espresso);
  color: var(--espresso);
  text-decoration: none;
  height: 40px;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--espresso);
  color: var(--ivory);
}

/* Page Transition Overlay */
.page-transition-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--ivory);
  z-index: 99999;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.page-transition-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.carousel-item.expanding {
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), z-index 0s !important;
  z-index: 9999 !important;
}

.carousel-item.expanding img {
  transform: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EDITORIAL PROJECT DETAIL PAGES
   ========================================================================== */
.project-body {
  background-color: var(--ivory);
}

.project-hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding-bottom: 8vh;
}

.project-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  transform: scale(1.1);
  transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.project-hero.loaded .project-hero-bg {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.project-hero-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: brightness(0.75);
}

.project-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  color: var(--white);
  width: 100%;
}

.project-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.project-hero.loaded .project-hero-title {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.project-hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.2s, transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.2s;
}

.project-hero.loaded .project-hero-meta {
  opacity: 0.8;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Magazine Editorial layouts */
.editorial-intro-section {
  padding: 10rem 0 6rem 0;
}

.editorial-layout-asymmetric {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.editorial-layout-centered {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.editorial-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--espresso);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-weight: normal;
}

.editorial-body {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: #4A3E36;
}

.editorial-body p {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.editorial-body p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.editorial-image-block {
  margin: 6rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.editorial-image-block.full-bleed {
  margin-left: calc(-50vw + 50%);
  margin-right: calc(-50vw + 50%);
  width: 100vw;
  height: 80vh;
}

.editorial-image-block.full-bleed img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.editorial-image-block.offset-large {
  max-width: 90%;
  margin-left: 0;
}

.editorial-image-block.offset-large img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Materials Section */
.materials-section {
  background: var(--light-gray);
  padding: 8rem 0;
}

.materials-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
  gap: 6rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.materials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.material-card {
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px var(--warm-shadow);
}

.material-card-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--light-gray);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--walnut);
}

.material-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--espresso);
}

.material-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--walnut);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Masonry Room Gallery */
.room-gallery-section {
  padding: 8rem 0;
}

.gallery-masonry-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.gallery-masonry-item {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px var(--warm-shadow);
}

.gallery-masonry-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.item-width-6 { grid-column: span 6; }
.item-width-4 { grid-column: span 4; }
.item-width-8 { grid-column: span 8; }
.item-offset-1 { margin-top: 4rem; }
.item-offset-2 { margin-top: 8rem; }

/* Back Button */
.project-back-btn {
  position: fixed;
  top: 2rem;
  left: 2rem;
  z-index: 100;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 3.5rem;
  height: 3.5rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: var(--espresso);
  border: 1px solid rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.1);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition-quick), transform var(--transition-quick);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.project-back-btn:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}


  .editorial-layout-asymmetric {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .gallery-masonry-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .item-width-6, .item-width-4, .item-width-8 {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
  .item-offset-1, .item-offset-2 {
    margin-top: 0;
  }
  .materials-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .materials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM MICRO-INTERACTIONS & EDITORIAL COMPONENTS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Smooth scroll & scrolling navbar blur */
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

.navbar {
  transition: background-color 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), backdrop-filter 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-bottom 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  background-color: rgba(247, 245, 240, 0.85) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.05);
}

/* Nav links underline animation */
.nav-item {
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
}

.nav-item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--espresso);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.nav-item:hover::after,
.nav-item.active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transform-origin: left;
}

/* Button icon movement */
.btn-text {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-text svg.icon-arrow {
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-text:hover svg.icon-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Apple-Quality Inquiry Stepper Elements */
.stepper-container {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.step-pane {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(15px);
  transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
  display: none;
}

.step-pane.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  border: 1px solid rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.15);
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--espresso);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--walnut);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(133, 109, 93, 0.1);
  outline: none;
}

/* Stepper cards selectable states */
.selector-card {
  border: 1px solid rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.1);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 1.8rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--ivory);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.selector-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--walnut);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.03);
}

.selector-card.selected {
  border-color: var(--espresso);
  background: var(--espresso);
  color: var(--ivory);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.1);
}

.selector-card.selected p,
.selector-card.selected h4 {
  color: var(--ivory);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Stepper success animation keyframes */
.success-checkmark-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 3rem 1rem;
}

.success-svg {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  stroke: var(--walnut);
  stroke-width: 2;
  fill: none;
  stroke-dasharray: 100;
  stroke-dashoffset: 100;
  animation: drawCheck 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes drawCheck {
  to {
    stroke-dashoffset: 0;
  }
}

/* Related / Next Project Footer Section */
.next-project-footer {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 50vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--espresso);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: 4rem;
}

.next-project-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.6s ease;
  filter: brightness(0.45);
}

.next-project-footer:hover .next-project-bg {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  filter: brightness(0.5);
}

.next-project-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--white);
}

.next-project-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--beige);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: block;
}

.next-project-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* Editorial layout structures for case study pages */
.project-specs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.1);
  padding: 2rem 0;
  margin: 3rem 0;
}

.spec-block span {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.4);
}

.spec-block strong {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--espresso);
}

/* Split Case Study Intro block */
.case-study-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 6rem;
  margin: 6rem 0;
  align-items: start;
}

.case-study-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.case-study-block-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--walnut);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(133, 109, 93, 0.15);
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Materials palette flex-row */
.material-palette-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.material-swatch-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.08);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  min-width: 140px;
  flex: 1;
}

.swatch-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--espresso);
}

.swatch-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--walnut);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

/* Image pair (Asymmetric layout) */
.editorial-image-pair {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  margin: 6rem 0;
  align-items: center;
}

.editorial-image-pair.reverse {
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
}

.image-pair-item {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
}

.image-pair-item.offset-up {
  transform: translateY(-2.5rem);
}

.image-pair-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Pull quote */
.editorial-quote-container {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 2rem auto;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  padding: 2rem 0;
}

.editorial-quote-container::before {
  content: '“';
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 6rem;
  position: absolute;
  top: -2rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  color: var(--walnut);
  opacity: 0.15;
}

.editorial-quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3.2vw, 2.2rem);
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--espresso);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.editorial-quote-author {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--walnut);
}

/* Image Mosaic Collage (3 images) */
.editorial-mosaic {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin: 6rem 0;
}

.mosaic-item {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.mosaic-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.mosaic-span-7 { grid-column: span 7; aspect-ratio: 4/3; }
.mosaic-span-5 { grid-column: span 5; aspect-ratio: 3/4; }
.mosaic-span-4 { grid-column: span 4; aspect-ratio: 1/1; }
.mosaic-span-8 { grid-column: span 8; aspect-ratio: 16/9; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .project-specs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .case-study-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .editorial-image-pair {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .image-pair-item.offset-up {
    transform: none;
  }
  .editorial-mosaic {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .mosaic-item {
    grid-column: span 1 !important;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3 !important;
  }
}

/* Custom Philosophy collage styling */
.philosophy-secondary-image-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.philosophy-secondary-image {
  width: 160px;
  height: 200px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.philosophy-secondary-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL LAYOUT SCALING OVERRIDES (10-20% REDUCTION & BREATHING SPACE)
   ========================================================================== */
html {
  font-size: 95% !important; /* Maximized scale by 10-15% */
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  /* Give sections min-height: 100vh and breathing space padding */
  .hero-section,
  .transformation-section,
  .projects-section,
  .contact-section {
    min-height: 100vh !important;
    height: auto !important; /* Allow natural flow */
    padding-top: 3.5rem !important;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
  }
  /* DESKTOP ONLY — COMPACT TRANSFORMATIONS SECTION */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .transformation-section {
    min-height: auto !important;
    height: auto !important;
    padding-top: 1rem !important;
    padding-bottom: 1rem !important;
  }
}

  /* Compress navbar height & logo */
  .navbar-container {
    height: 52px !important;
  }
  .logo-text {
    font-size: 1.2rem !important;
  }
  .nav-item {
    font-size: 0.65rem !important;
  }

  
  .philosophy-title {
    font-size: 3rem !important;
  }
  .philosophy-paragraph {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
  }

  /* Transformations layout */
  .transformation-grid {
    gap: 4rem !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }
  .transformation-content {
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
    max-width: 420px !important;
  }
  .slider-container {
    max-height: 52vh !important;
    max-width: 540px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3 !important;
  }

  /* Contact layout */
  .contact-wrapper {
    gap: 4vw !important;
  }
  .contact-info-block {
    gap: 2rem !important;
  }
  .contact-header {
    gap: 1.2rem !important;
  }
  .contact-header h2 {
    font-size: 3rem !important;
  }
  .contact-photo-card {
    max-height: 28vh !important;
    aspect-ratio: 16/10 !important;
  }
  .stepper-container {
    padding: 2.5rem !important;
    gap: 2.5rem !important;
  }
  .step-pane {
    gap: 1.8rem !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM UI/UX POLISH PASS & EDITORIAL COMPOSITIONS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Fade-in Scroll Animations */
.fade-up-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.fade-up-in.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.15s !important; }
.delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.3s !important; }
.delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.45s !important; }

/* Parallax scroll support helper */
.parallax-bg {
  transform: translateY(var(--scroll-y, 0px));
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Floating animation for subtle textures */
@keyframes softFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

.float-item {
  animation: softFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Redesigned Apple-Quality Stepper Onboarding */
.stepper-container {
  background: var(--white) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.06) !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.06) !important;
}

.selector-card {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: var(--white);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.01);
}

.selector-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--walnut) !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.05) !important;
}

.selector-card.selected {
  background: var(--espresso) !important;
  border-color: var(--espresso) !important;
  color: var(--ivory) !important;
  transform: scale(1.02) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.12) !important;
}

.selector-card.selected h3,
.selector-card.selected p,
.selector-card.selected span {
  color: var(--ivory) !important;
}

/* Input elements inside inquiry stepper */
.form-input {
  border: none !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.1) !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  padding: 1.2rem 0 !important;
  font-size: 1.4rem !important;
  font-family: var(--font-serif) !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  outline: none !important;
  transition: border-color 0.4s ease !important;
  color: var(--espresso) !important;
}

.form-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--espresso) !important;
}

/* Stepper Progress bar visual refinement */
.stepper-progress-container {
  height: 4px !important;
  background: rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.06) !important;
  border-radius: 2px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem !important;
}

.stepper-progress-bar {
  height: 100% !important;
  background: var(--espresso) !important;
  width: 0%;
  transition: width 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

/* Animated success checkmark for contact onboarding flow */
.success-checkmark {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem auto;
}

.success-checkmark .check-icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-sizing: content-box;
  border: 4px solid var(--walnut);
}

.success-checkmark .check-icon::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(-45deg);
  width: 36px;
  height: 18px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--walnut);
  border-bottom: 4px solid var(--walnut);
  margin-top: -4px;
}

/* Premium Editorial Project Detail Layout Classes */
.project-specs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.1);
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  margin: 4rem 0;
}

.spec-column span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.4);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.spec-column strong {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--espresso);
}

.editorial-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 6rem;
  margin: 6rem 0;
  align-items: start;
}

.challenge-box {
  background: var(--light-gray);
  padding: 3.5rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  border-left: 2.5px solid var(--walnut);
}

.editorial-image-pair {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 8rem 0;
}

.editorial-image-pair.reverse {
  grid-template-columns: 0.75fr 1.25fr;
}

.editorial-image-pair img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.05);
}

.editorial-image-pair .item-offset {
  transform: translateY(4rem);
}

.editorial-image-mosaic {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin: 10rem 0;
}

.editorial-image-mosaic img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.04);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.editorial-image-mosaic img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.editorial-image-mosaic img:nth-child(2) {
  transform: translateY(-3rem);
}

.editorial-image-mosaic img:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(3rem);
}

/* Full Bleed parallax image wrapper */
.editorial-full-width-parallax {
  width: 100vw;
  margin-left: calc(-50vw + 50%);
  margin-right: calc(-50vw + 50%);
  height: 70vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 8rem;
  margin-bottom: 8rem;
}

.editorial-full-width-parallax img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 120%;
  object-fit: cover;
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%;
  left: 0;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Related / Next project link */
.next-project-footer {
  background: var(--espresso);
  padding: 12rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--ivory);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 10rem;
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.next-project-footer::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.25);
  z-index: 1;
  transition: background 0.4s ease;
}

.next-project-footer:hover::after {
  background: rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.45);
}

.next-project-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.next-project-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.next-project-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--white);
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.next-project-footer:hover .next-project-title {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Premium quotation block */
.pull-quote {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 8rem auto;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.pull-quote p {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--espresso);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.pull-quote span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.45);
}

/* Stepper Pane active animations */
.step-pane {
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(15px);
  transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.step-pane.active {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

@keyframes shakeError {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); }
  20%, 60% { transform: translateX(-6px); }
  40%, 80% { transform: translateX(6px); }
}

.shake-error {
  animation: shakeError 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

/* Mobile responsive fixes for editorial layouts */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .editorial-intro-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin: 4rem 0;
  }
  
  .project-specs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
  }
  
  .editorial-image-pair {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 4rem 0;
  }
  
  .editorial-image-pair.reverse {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .editorial-image-pair .item-offset {
    transform: none;
  }
  
  .editorial-image-mosaic {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 4rem 0;
  }
  
  .editorial-image-mosaic img:nth-child(2),
  .editorial-image-mosaic img:nth-child(3) {
    transform: none;
  }
  
  .pull-quote {
    margin: 4rem auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .challenge-box {
    padding: 2rem;
  }
  
  .next-project-footer {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    margin-top: 6rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EXTRA UI/UX POLISH & ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero Animations & Parallax */
.hero-section {
  min-height: 100vh !important;
  height: 100vh !important;
}

.hero-parallax-bg {
  transform:
    translateY(calc(var(--scroll-y, 0px) * 0.05))
    scale(calc(1.05 + var(--hero-zoom, 0)));

  will-change: transform;
}

.project-hero-bg img {
  transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-y, 0px) * 0.15));
  will-change: transform;
  height: 120%; /* Buffer space for parallax shift */
}

@keyframes fadeUpHero {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.hero-title {
  animation: fadeUpHero 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  animation: fadeUpHero 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.08s forwards;
  opacity: 0;
  animation-fill-mode: forwards;
}

.hero-paragraph {
  animation: fadeUpHero 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.16s forwards;
  opacity: 0;
  animation-fill-mode: forwards;
}

.hero-cta-btn {
  animation: fadeUpHero 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.24s forwards;
  opacity: 0;
  animation-fill-mode: forwards;
}

/* Remove floating movement in Philosophy */
.float-item, .philosophy-secondary-image {
  animation: none !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

/* Before/After Handle Hover State - Fixed vertical shift bug */
.slider-handle:hover .slider-handle-button {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.35);
  background-color: var(--walnut);
}

.slider-container {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.06) !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
}

/* Carousel Shadow & Scale Enhancements */
.carousel-item {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.carousel-item.active-slide {
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.22);
}

.carousel-item:not(.active-slide):hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.12);
}

/* Scroll reveal child staggered delays */
.reveal-on-scroll.active .fade-up-in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.6s !important; }
.delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.75s !important; }


/* ==========================================================================
   STRICT REFINEMENT PASS STYLES (SECOND PASS — VIEWPORT FITS & ELEGANT COMPACT LAYOUT)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. GLOBAL LAYOUT & COMPACT SPACING */
.container {
  max-width: 100% !important;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0 clamp(1rem, 2vw, 2rem) !important;
}

.section-spacing {
  padding-top: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 3.5rem) !important;
  padding-bottom: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 3.5rem) !important;
}

/* 2. NAVBAR REFINEMENTS (~66px HEIGHT & SYMMETRICAL INWARD PADDING) */
header.navbar {
  height: 66px !important;
  background-color: rgba(248, 246, 242, 0.95) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.05) !important;
}

.navbar-container {
  height: 66px !important;
  padding: 0 clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 7rem) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

.logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em !important;
  color: var(--espresso) !important;
}

.hero-section {
  height: 100vh !important;
  min-height: 100vh !important;
  max-height: 100vh !important;
  padding-top: 66px !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hero-container {
    max-width: 1280px !important;
    padding: 0 clamp(3rem, 7vw, 8rem) !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }
}

/* 3. REDESIGNED EDITORIAL MOBILE DRAWER */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: #1A1512 !important;
  z-index: 1100;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: right 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.mobile-drawer.open {
  right: 0 !important;
}

.mobile-drawer-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #F8F6F2 !important;
  padding: 8px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.mobile-drawer-inner {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 4rem 2rem 2.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.mobile-drawer-brand {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  color: #D8CBBE;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  list-style: none;
  text-align: left !important;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.6rem !important;
}

.mobile-nav-item {
  font-family: var(--font-serif) !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 2.6rem) !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #F8F6F2 !important;
  font-weight: 300 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.mobile-nav-num {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: #D8CBBE;
  opacity: 0.5;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.mobile-nav-item:hover {
  color: #D8CBBE !important;
  transform: translateX(8px);
}

.mobile-drawer-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(216, 203, 190, 0.15);
  padding-top: 1.2rem;
}

.mobile-drawer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: rgba(248, 246, 242, 0.5);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.mobile-drawer-email {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #D8CBBE;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* 4. STATIC MOBILE BOTTOM FOOTER BAR (FULL WIDTH, MATCHING NAVBAR) */
.mobile-footer-bar {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 48px;
  background-color: rgb(33, 19, 3) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.08) !important;
  z-index: 990;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 -2px 12px rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.04);
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

.mobile-footer-bar.hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(100%);
}

.mobile-footer-bar-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
}

.mobile-bar-link {
  color: var(--beige);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color var(--transition-quick);
}

.mobile-bar-link:hover {
  color: var(--walnut);
}

.mobile-bar-dot {
  color: var(--walnut);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .mobile-footer-bar {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* 5. MOBILE HERO REFINEMENTS */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-text-block {
    background: transparent !important;
    backdrop-filter: none !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 8vw, 3.6rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REDESIGNED PHILOSOPHY SECTION (#narrative)
   Quiet Luxury, Clean Editorial, High-End Architectural Portfolio Composition
   ========================================================================== */

.philosophy-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 78vh;
  padding: clamp(55px, 6.5vh, 90px) 0;
  background-color: var(--ivory, #F8F6F2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* DECORATIVE ANIMATED GEOMETRIC BACKGROUND LAYER */
.philosophy-bg-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.philosophy-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 86vw;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 45% 55%;
  align-items: center;
  column-gap: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 7rem);
  row-gap: 3.5rem;
}

.philosophy-geo-shape {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* SHAPE 1: Large thin outline circle (Top Left / Outer Margin) */
.philosophy-geo-shape.shape-circle-lg {
  top: -70px;
  left: -80px;
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.22);
  background: rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.035);
  animation: floatSlow1 24s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* SHAPE 2: Rotated rounded square (Top Right / Behind Image Composition) */
.philosophy-geo-shape.shape-square-md {
  top: 6%;
  right: 4%;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.22);
  background: rgba(216, 203, 190, 0.25);
  transform: rotate(14deg);
  animation: floatSlow2 28s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* SHAPE 3: Double-ring concentric circle (Bottom Left / Under Principles) */
.philosophy-geo-shape.shape-ring-md {
  bottom: 6%;
  left: 5%;
  width: 230px;
  height: 230px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.24);
  outline: 1.5px dashed rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.16);
  outline-offset: -14px;
  animation: floatSlow3 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* SHAPE 4: Small filled warm-accent circle (Mid Left) */
.philosophy-geo-shape.shape-circle-sm {
  top: 40%;
  left: 2%;
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(180, 140, 100, 0.12);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(180, 140, 100, 0.28);
  animation: floatSlow4 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* SHAPE 5: Small rotated architectural frame (Top Center-Left) */
.philosophy-geo-shape.shape-square-sm {
  top: 4%;
  left: 42%;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(140, 122, 107, 0.24);
  background: rgba(140, 122, 107, 0.04);
  transform: rotate(-10deg);
  animation: floatSlow5 26s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* SHAPE 6: Large faint outline ring (Bottom Right / Outer Edge) */
.philosophy-geo-shape.shape-ring-lg {
  bottom: -50px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 390px;
  height: 390px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.2);
  animation: floatSlow6 30s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* SHAPE 7: Architectural Partial Arc / Semi-Circle Ring (Mid Right Behind Image Gap) */
.philosophy-geo-shape.shape-arc-md {
  top: 46%;
  right: 18%;
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border-top: 2px solid rgba(180, 140, 100, 0.32);
  border-right: 2px solid rgba(180, 140, 100, 0.32);
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  transform: rotate(25deg);
  animation: floatSlow7 23s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* SHAPE 8: Thin Rotated Outline Square (Bottom Center) */
.philosophy-geo-shape.shape-square-outline {
  bottom: 4%;
  left: 44%;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.2);
  transform: rotate(32deg);
  animation: floatSlow8 27s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* SHAPE 9: Subtle Rounded Architectural Block / Pill (Top Center-Right) */
.philosophy-geo-shape.shape-pill-sm {
  top: 14%;
  left: 28%;
  width: 100px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.22);
  background: rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.03);
  transform: rotate(-18deg);
  animation: floatSlow9 21s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* SHAPE 10: Delicate Small Concentric Ring (Mid Bottom-Right) */
.philosophy-geo-shape.shape-ring-sm {
  bottom: 24%;
  right: 12%;
  width: 110px;
  height: 110px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(180, 140, 100, 0.26);
  background: rgba(180, 140, 100, 0.05);
  animation: floatSlow10 25s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* INDEPENDENT CONTINUOUS FLOATING KEYFRAME ANIMATIONS */
@keyframes floatSlow1 {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(26px, -32px, 0) scale(1.04) rotate(6deg);
  }
}

@keyframes floatSlow2 {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1) rotate(14deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(-28px, 26px, 0) scale(0.96) rotate(22deg);
  }
}

@keyframes floatSlow3 {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) rotate(0deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(22px, -24px, 0) rotate(-8deg);
  }
}

@keyframes floatSlow4 {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(-20px, -22px, 0) scale(1.06);
  }
}

@keyframes floatSlow5 {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) rotate(-10deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(18px, 24px, 0) rotate(-3deg);
  }
}

@keyframes floatSlow6 {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(-26px, -30px, 0) scale(1.03);
  }
}

@keyframes floatSlow7 {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) rotate(25deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(-20px, -18px, 0) rotate(45deg);
  }
}

@keyframes floatSlow8 {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) rotate(32deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(24px, -20px, 0) rotate(18deg);
  }
}

@keyframes floatSlow9 {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) rotate(-18deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(-18px, 22px, 0) rotate(-5deg);
  }
}

@keyframes floatSlow10 {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(20px, 18px, 0) scale(1.07);
  }
}

/* RESPONSIVE ADAPTATION FOR MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .philosophy-geo-shape.shape-square-sm,
  .philosophy-geo-shape.shape-circle-sm,
  .philosophy-geo-shape.shape-square-outline,
  .philosophy-geo-shape.shape-pill-sm {
    display: none;
  }

  .philosophy-geo-shape.shape-circle-lg {
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    top: -30px;
    left: -40px;
    border-width: 1px;
  }

  .philosophy-geo-shape.shape-square-md {
    width: 130px;
    height: 130px;
    right: 2%;
    top: 3%;
    border-width: 1px;
  }

  .philosophy-geo-shape.shape-ring-md {
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    left: 2%;
    bottom: 3%;
    border-width: 1px;
  }

  .philosophy-geo-shape.shape-ring-lg {
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
    right: -40px;
    bottom: -20px;
    border-width: 1px;
  }

  .philosophy-geo-shape.shape-arc-md {
    width: 110px;
    height: 110px;
    right: 5%;
    top: 45%;
  }

  .philosophy-geo-shape.shape-ring-sm {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    bottom: 12%;
    right: 6%;
  }
}

/* PREFERS-REDUCED-MOTION ACCESSIBILITY */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .philosophy-geo-shape {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}

/* LEFT COLUMN */
.philosophy-left-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 430px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.philosophy-header-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.philosophy-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  color: var(--walnut, #5B4636);
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: block;
}

.philosophy-editorial-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 4.2vw, 4.25rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--espresso, #2A211B);
  margin: 0 0 1.8rem 0;
}

.philosophy-description {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.05vw, 1.05rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.78);
  max-width: 490px;
  margin: 0 0 2.2rem 0;
}

/* CTA LINK */
.philosophy-cta-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.philosophy-cta-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--espresso, #2A211B);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding-bottom: 6px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.25);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-quick), color var(--transition-quick);
}

.philosophy-cta-arrow {
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.philosophy-cta-link:hover {
  border-color: var(--espresso, #2A211B);
  color: var(--walnut, #5B4636);
}

.philosophy-cta-link:hover .philosophy-cta-arrow {
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* SUPPORTING STATS / DETAILS */
.philosophy-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 4rem);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.12);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.philosophy-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.philosophy-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.2vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--espresso, #2A211B);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.philosophy-stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.6);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* RIGHT COLUMN VISUAL COMPOSITION */
.philosophy-right-col {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.philosophy-composition-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 580px;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.5;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.philosophy-primary-frame {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 78%;
  height: 70%;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.04);
}

.philosophy-primary-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.philosophy-primary-frame:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.philosophy-secondary-frame {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 42%;
  height: 48%;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.08);
  border: 4px solid var(--ivory, #F8F6F2);
  z-index: 3;
}

.philosophy-secondary-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.philosophy-secondary-frame:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* TABLET AND MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .philosophy-container {
    width: 90vw;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    row-gap: 3rem;
  }

  .philosophy-left-col {
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .philosophy-right-col {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .philosophy-composition-wrap {
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .philosophy-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem) 0 !important;
    display: block;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    overflow: visible !important;
  }

  .philosophy-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: calc(100% - 40px);
    margin: 0 20px;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    row-gap: 0;
  }

  .philosophy-left-col {
    display: contents;
  }

  .philosophy-header-group {
    order: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .philosophy-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .philosophy-editorial-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 7.5vw, 2.75rem);
    line-height: 1.12;
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
  }

  .philosophy-description {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 0 18px 0;
  }

  .philosophy-cta-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  }

  .philosophy-cta-link {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
  }

  /* IMAGE COMPOSITION — ORDER 2 (AFTER HEADER, BEFORE PRINCIPLES) */
  .philosophy-right-col {
    order: 2;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .philosophy-composition-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 350px;
    height: clamp(195px, 28vh, 230px);
    aspect-ratio: auto;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
  }

  .philosophy-primary-frame {
    width: 80%;
    height: 84%;
  }

  .philosophy-secondary-frame {
    width: 44%;
    height: 48%;
    border-width: 3px;
  }

  /* APPROACH PRINCIPLES STRIP — ORDER 3 (DIRECTLY BELOW IMAGE COMPOSITION) */
  .philosophy-principles-row {
    order: 3;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 0;
    padding-top: 1rem !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.15);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0.6rem;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
  }

  .philosophy-principle-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .principle-num {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--walnut);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
  }

  .principle-desc {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.78);
    margin: 0;
  }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   REDESIGNED TRANSFORMATIONS SECTION — MAIN-PAGE IN-PLACE PROJECT SLIDER
   ========================================================================== */
.transformation-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vh, 2.25rem) 0;
  background-color: #F8E9E5;
  color: var(--espresso);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .transformation-section {
    min-height: auto;
    /* padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vh, 2.5rem) 0; */
    padding: 1rem 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

.transformation-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 88vw;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* SECTION INTRO HEADER */
.transformation-intro {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(1rem, 1.8vh, 1.5rem);
}

.transformation-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  color: var(--walnut);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.transformation-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--espresso);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.transformation-intro-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 0.95vw, 0.95rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.76);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* MAIN SLIDER VIEWPORT CONTAINER */
.transformation-slider-viewport {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: clamp(250px, 36vh, 360px);
  outline: none;
}

/* DESKTOP 2-SLIDE ALTERNATING LAYOUT */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .transformation-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: grid;
    align-items: center;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  }

  .transformation-slide.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateX(0);
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* SLIDE 01: IMAGE LEFT (60%), INFO RIGHT (40%) */
  .transformation-slide.slide-layout-left {
    grid-template-columns: 0.58fr 0.42fr;
    gap: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  }

  .transformation-slide.slide-layout-left .transformation-media-col {
    grid-column: 1 / 2;
  }

  .transformation-slide.slide-layout-left .transformation-info-col {
    grid-column: 2 / 3;
  }

  /* SLIDE 02: INFO LEFT (40%), IMAGE RIGHT (60%) */
  .transformation-slide.slide-layout-right {
    grid-template-columns: 0.42fr 0.58fr;
    gap: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  }

  .transformation-slide.slide-layout-right .transformation-info-col {
    grid-column: 1 / 2;
  }

  .transformation-slide.slide-layout-right .transformation-media-col {
    grid-column: 2 / 3;
  }
}

/* MEDIA COLUMN & IN-PAGE VIEWER */
.transformation-media-col {
  width: 100%;
}

.inpage-ba-viewer {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  aspect-ratio: 1auto;
  max-height: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--espresso);
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.1);
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  touch-action: none;
  cursor: ew-resize;
}

.inpage-ba-viewer:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--walnut);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.inpage-ba-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.inpage-ba-after {
  z-index: 1;
}

.inpage-ba-before {
  z-index: 2;
  transition: clip-path 0.05s ease-out;
}

.inpage-ba-layer img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* BEFORE / AFTER COMPACT INDEPENDENT LABELS (NO FULL-WIDTH BAR) */
.inpage-ba-label {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--ivory);
  background: rgba(26, 20, 16, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 6;
  width: auto !important;
  max-width: max-content !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.inpage-ba-layer.inpage-ba-before .label-before {
  left: 14px !important;
  right: auto !important;
}

.inpage-ba-layer.inpage-ba-after .label-after {
  right: 14px !important;
  left: auto !important;
}

/* VERTICAL DIVIDER & HANDLE */
.inpage-ba-divider {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background-color: var(--ivory);
  z-index: 5;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transition: left 0.05s ease-out;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.inpage-ba-handle {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(26, 20, 16, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--ivory);
  color: var(--ivory);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
}

.inpage-ba-viewer:hover .inpage-ba-handle,
.inpage-ba-viewer.is-dragging .inpage-ba-handle {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08);
  background: var(--espresso);
}

/* INFO COLUMN */
.transformation-info-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.transformation-slide-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--walnut);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  display: block;
}

.transformation-slide-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--espresso);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.transformation-slide-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 0.95vw, 0.95rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.78);
  max-width: 400px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* LARGE DESKTOP EDITORIAL CHEVRON ARROWS */
.transformation-chevron {
  position: absolute;
  top: 55%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--espresso);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
  outline: none;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

.transformation-chevron.chevron-right {
  right: -2.5rem;
}

.transformation-chevron.chevron-left {
  left: -2.5rem;
}

.transformation-chevron:hover {
  color: var(--walnut);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.18);
}

.transformation-chevron:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--walnut);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

/* MOBILE HINT INSTRUCTION (HIDDEN ON DESKTOP) */
.transformation-mobile-hint {
  display: none !important;
}

/* MOBILE RESPONSIVE NATIVE HORIZONTAL SCROLL (`max-width: 768px`) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .transformation-section {
    min-height: auto !important;
    height: auto !important;
    max-height: none !important;
    padding: 2.25rem 0 !important;
  }

  .transformation-slider-viewport {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }

  .transformation-slider-viewport::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .transformation-slide {
    position: relative !important;
    inset: auto !important;
    flex: 0 0 100% !important;
    min-width: 100% !important;
    scroll-snap-align: start !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    transform: none !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 0.85rem !important;
  }

  .transformation-info-col {
    display: contents !important;
  }

  .transformation-slide-label {
    order: 1 !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem !important;
  }

  .transformation-mobile-hint {
    display: block !important;
    order: 2 !important;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.62rem !important;
    font-weight: 400 !important;
    color: rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.58) !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em !important;
    margin-top: 0.1rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
    text-transform: none !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
  }

  .transformation-media-col {
    order: 3 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .inpage-ba-viewer {
    height: clamp(200px, 30vh, 260px);
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.2;
    max-height: 260px;
  }

  .transformation-slide-title {
    order: 4 !important;
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 1.85rem);
    margin-top: 0.35rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem !important;
  }

  .transformation-slide-desc {
    order: 5 !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  }

  /* HIDE DESKTOP CHEVRONS ON MOBILE */
  .transformation-chevron {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .philosophy-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: calc(100svh - 66px);
    height: calc(100svh - 66px);
    padding: clamp(24px, 3.5vh, 32px) 0 clamp(18px, 2.5vh, 24px) 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .philosophy-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    height: 100%;
    width: calc(100% - 40px);
    margin: 0 20px;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    row-gap: 0;
  }

  .philosophy-left-col {
    display: contents;
  }

  .philosophy-header-group {
    order: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .philosophy-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    margin-bottom: clamp(12px, 2vh, 16px);
  }

  .philosophy-editorial-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 7.8vw, 2.75rem);
    line-height: 1.12;
    margin: 0 0 clamp(16px, 2.4vh, 20px) 0;
  }

  .philosophy-description {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 0 clamp(18px, 2.8vh, 24px) 0;
  }

  .philosophy-cta-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  .philosophy-cta-link {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
  }

  .philosophy-right-col {
    order: 2;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  .philosophy-composition-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 350px;
    height: clamp(195px, 28vh, 230px);
    aspect-ratio: auto;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
  }

  .philosophy-primary-frame {
    width: 80%;
    height: 84%;
  }

  .philosophy-secondary-frame {
    width: 44%;
    height: 48%;
    border-width: 3px;
  }

  .philosophy-stats-row {
    order: 3;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 120px;
    padding-top: 10px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.12);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0.5rem;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

  .philosophy-stat-item {
    gap: 3px;
  }

  .philosophy-stat-number {
    font-size: 25px;
    line-height: 1.1;
  }

  .philosophy-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.52rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    line-height: 1.35;
    white-space: normal;
    word-break: break-word;
  }
}



/* 8. SELECTED WORKS UPPER-LEFT TITLE & EXTENDED CAROUSEL */
.projects-section{

    min-height:auto;

    display:flex;

    align-items:center;

    padding:70px 0;

}

.projects-container {
  max-width: 1600px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 4rem) !important;
}

.projects-header {
  width: 100% !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem !important;
}

.carousel-viewport{

    width:100%;

    max-width:100%;

    height:420px;

    margin-bottom:55px;

}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .projects-section {
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding-top: 2rem !important;
    padding-bottom: 2rem !important;
  }

  .projects-header {
    margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
  }

  .carousel-viewport {
    height: 300px !important;
  }
}

/* 9. TESTIMONIAL REFERENCE MOBILE OVERLAPPING DECK STYLES */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .testimonial-ref-container {
    min-height: auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .testimonial-ref-header,
  .testimonial-ref-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    top: auto !important;
    left: auto !important;
    right: auto !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  /* 1. Reduced height interior image */
  .testimonial-ref-image-wrapper {
    height: clamp(170px, 22vh, 210px);
  }

  /* Deck Wrapper for 2 Overlapping Cards */
  .testimonial-ref-deck-wrapper {
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 360px;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
  }

  /* Back Faded Card (Card 2: Upper-Left, top: 0, left: 0) - Slightly Wider */
  .testimonial-ref-card.card-2 {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    width: 90% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: 300px !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
    opacity: 0.45 !important;
    pointer-events: none;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.5rem !important;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.4s ease;
  }

  /* Front Clear Card (Card 1: Lower-Right, top: 40px, left: 10%) - Slightly Wider */
  .testimonial-ref-card.card-1 {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 40px !important;
    left: 10% !important;
    width: 90% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: 300px !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.5rem !important;
    box-shadow: -10px -10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.4s ease;
  }

  /* Navigation Arrows Below Card 1 */
  .testimonial-ref-nav {
    position: relative !important;
    top: auto !important;
    left: auto !important;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
}

/* 10. THE JOURNEY STICKY EDITORIAL & STEP COLOR SYNC */
.journey-section {
  padding-top: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4rem) !important;
  padding-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4rem) !important;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .journey-container {
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 4vw !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
  }

  .journey-sticky-col {
    width: 50% !important;
    position: sticky !important;
    top: 80px !important;
    height: 520px;;
  }

  .journey-sticky-container {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    position: relative !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .journey-scroll-col{
    width:50%;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
}

  .journey-scroll-step{
    position:relative;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;

    min-height:auto;

    padding:1.4rem 0 1.4rem 2.8rem;

    opacity:.35;

    transition:.35s;

    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(91,70,54,.15);
}
}

.journey-scroll-step .timeline-num{
    font-size:.78rem;
    letter-spacing:.22em;
    color:#b8afa6;
    margin-bottom:.8rem;
}

.journey-scroll-step .timeline-heading{
    color:#b8afa6;
    font-size:clamp(1.35rem,2vw,1.8rem);
    transition:.35s;
}

.journey-scroll-step .timeline-body{
    color:#b8afa6;
    line-height:1.75;
    max-width:440px;
    transition:.35s;
}

.journey-scroll-step.active .timeline-num{
    color:var(--walnut);
}

.journey-scroll-step.active .timeline-heading{
    color:#2A211B;
}

.journey-scroll-step.active .timeline-body{
    color:#5d554e;
}

/* 11. CONTACT SECTION 100VH SINGLE VIEWPORT FIT */
.contact-section {
  min-height: calc(100vh - 60px) !important;
  height: calc(100vh - 60px) !important;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 60px) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: stretch !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.contact-split-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .contact-section {
    height: calc(100vh - 60px) !important;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 60px) !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .contact-split-wrapper {
    flex-direction: row;
  }

  .contact-image-side {
    width: 50%;
    height: 100% !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 2.5rem 2.5rem;
  }

  .contact-bg-img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .contact-image-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(30, 24, 20, 0.9) 0%, rgba(30, 24, 20, 0.35) 60%, rgba(30, 24, 20, 0.2) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .contact-image-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    color: var(--ivory);
    max-width: 480px;
  }

  .contact-overlay-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    color: var(--ivory);
    margin: 0.4rem 0 0.6rem 0;
  }

  .contact-overlay-desc {
    color: rgba(248, 246, 242, 0.85);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .contact-overlay-info {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(252, 252, 251, 0.3);
    padding-top: 1rem;
  }

  .contact-office-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: var(--beige);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .contact-office-sub {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(248, 246, 242, 0.7);
    margin: 0;
  }

  .contact-office-email a {
    color: var(--ivory);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .contact-form-side {
    width: 50%;
    height: 100% !important;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1.5rem 3vw;
    background-color: var(--ivory);
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }


  .step-question {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .contact-section {
    height: calc(100vh - 60px) !important;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 60px) !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }

  .contact-split-wrapper {
    height: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
  }

  .contact-image-side {
    height: 35vh !important;
    min-height: 170px !important;
    max-height: 210px !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .contact-bg-img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .contact-image-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(30, 24, 20, 0.9) 0%, rgba(30, 24, 20, 0.4) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .contact-image-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    color: var(--ivory);
  }

  .contact-overlay-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--ivory);
    margin: 0.2rem 0;
  }

  .contact-overlay-desc {
    display: none;
  }

  .contact-overlay-info {
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
  }

  .contact-office-heading {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
    color: var(--beige);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  }

  .contact-office-sub, .contact-office-email a {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    color: rgb(248, 246, 242);
  }

  .contact-form-side {
    width: 100%;
    height: 80vh !important;
    flex: 1;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.2rem;
    background-color: var(--ivory);
    overflow: hidden !important;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
}

/* SCOPED RIGHT-SIDE CONTACT FORM CONTAINER — STABLE OUTER FRAME & FLEXIBLE INNER CONTENT */
.contact-form-side .stepper-container {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 580px !important;
  height: 570px !important;
  min-height: 570px !important;
  max-height: 570px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem !important;
  background-color: var(--white) !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.06) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.06) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

.contact-form-side form#stepper-form {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  flex: 1 !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  min-height: 0 !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

.contact-form-side .stepper-progress-wrap {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 4px !important;
  background-color: rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.08) !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.contact-form-side .step-pane {
  flex: 1 !important;
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
  min-height: 0 !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

.contact-form-side .step-pane.active {
  display: flex !important;
}

/* Balanced vertical distribution for steps with fewer options (Step 2 and Step 3) */
.contact-form-side .step-pane[data-step-index="1"],
.contact-form-side .step-pane[data-step-index="2"] {
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
  gap: 0.75rem !important;
}

.contact-form-side .editorial-label {
  font-size: 0.6rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem !important;
  display: block !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  color: var(--walnut) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.contact-form-side .step-question {
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem !important;
  font-family: var(--font-serif) !important;
  color: var(--espresso) !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
}

.contact-form-side .select-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 0.45rem 0.6rem !important;
  align-items: start !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
}

.contact-form-side .option-item {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: stretch !important;
  align-self: start !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  height: auto !important;
}

.contact-form-side .selector-card {
  padding: 9px 12px !important;
  font-family: var(--font-sans) !important;
  font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.16) !important;
  background: var(--ivory) !important;
  color: var(--espresso) !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  user-select: none !important;
  -webkit-user-select: none !important;
  height: fit-content !important;
  min-height: 0 !important;
  max-height: none !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

.contact-form-side .option-item:hover .selector-card,
.contact-form-side .selector-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--walnut) !important;
  background: rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.04) !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

.contact-form-side .option-item.selected .selector-card,
.contact-form-side .selector-card.selected {
  border-color: var(--espresso) !important;
  background: var(--espresso) !important;
  color: var(--ivory) !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

.contact-form-side .option-indicator {
  display: block !important;
  margin-top: 3px !important;
  font-size: 0.62rem !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  color: var(--walnut) !important;
  opacity: 0.85 !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
  text-transform: none !important;
  letter-spacing: normal !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

.contact-form-side .floating-group {
  position: relative !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem !important;
}

.contact-form-side .floating-input {
  border: none !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--beige) !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  padding: 8px 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  font-family: var(--font-serif) !important;
  font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  color: var(--espresso) !important;
  outline: none !important;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-quick) !important;
}

.contact-form-side .floating-label {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 10px !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  color: rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.4) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  transition: all var(--transition-quick) !important;
}

.contact-form-side .floating-input:focus ~ .floating-label,
.contact-form-side .floating-input:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ .floating-label {
  top: -16px !important;
  font-size: 0.62rem !important;
  color: var(--walnut) !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.contact-form-side .field-error-msg {
  display: block !important;
  font-size: 0.65rem !important;
  color: #B91C1C !important;
  margin-top: 1px !important;
  min-height: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.1 !important;
}

.contact-form-side .inquiry-consent-group {
  margin-top: 0.35rem !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 0.25rem !important;
}

.contact-form-side .inquiry-consent-label {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  gap: 0.4rem !important;
  font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
  color: var(--espresso) !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
}

.contact-form-side .inquiry-consent-checkbox {
  margin-top: 0.1rem !important;
  accent-color: var(--espresso) !important;
  width: 14px !important;
  height: 14px !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.contact-form-side .inquiry-validation-msg {
  min-height: 0 !important;
  font-size: 0.7rem !important;
  color: #B91C1C !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  margin-top: 0.25rem !important;
}

.contact-form-side .stepper-actions {
  margin-top: auto !important;
  padding-top: 0.6rem !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.08) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .contact-form-side {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem !important;
  }

  .contact-form-side .stepper-container {
    height: 440px !important;
    min-height: 440px !important;
    max-height: 440px !important;
    padding: 1rem 1rem !important;
  }

  .contact-form-side .stepper-progress-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem !important;
  }

  .contact-form-side .editorial-label {
    font-size: 0.58rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem !important;
  }

  .contact-form-side .step-question {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem !important;
  }

  .contact-form-side .select-grid {
    gap: 0.35rem 0.45rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem !important;
  }

  .contact-form-side .selector-card {
    padding: 7px 10px !important;
    font-size: 0.68rem !important;
  }

  .contact-form-side .option-indicator {
    font-size: 0.58rem !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    margin-top: 2px !important;
  }

  .contact-form-side .floating-group {
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem !important;
  }

  .contact-form-side .floating-input {
    padding: 6px 0 !important;
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  }

  .contact-form-side .inquiry-consent-group {
    margin-top: 0.25rem !important;
    gap: 0.2rem !important;
  }

  .contact-form-side .inquiry-consent-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  .contact-form-side .stepper-actions {
    padding-top: 0.4rem !important;
  }
}

/* 12. HORIZONTAL COMPACT FOOTER */
footer.studio-footer {
  background-color: #231D17 !important;
  color: #F8F6F2 !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(216, 203, 190, 0.1) !important;
  padding: 2.2rem 0 1.8rem 0 !important;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: row !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  gap: 3rem !important;
}

.footer-brand {
  width: 28% !important;
  gap: 0.5rem !important;
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  color: rgba(248, 246, 242, 0.65) !important;
}

.footer-links-grid {
  width: 68% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  gap: 2rem !important;
}

.footer-col-title {
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem !important;
  font-size: 0.65rem !important;
  color: #D8CBBE !important;
}

.footer-col-text {
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  color: rgba(248, 246, 242, 0.65) !important;
}

.footer-col-list {
  list-style: none !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 0.4rem !important;
}

.footer-col-link {
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  color: rgba(248, 246, 242, 0.65) !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-quick);
}

.footer-col-link:hover {
  color: #D8CBBE !important;
}

.footer-social-icons {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.6rem !important;
  margin-top: 0.6rem !important;
}

.footer-social-icon {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  width: 32px !important;
  height: 32px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: rgba(248, 246, 242, 0.05) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(216, 203, 190, 0.18) !important;
  color: rgba(248, 246, 242, 0.75) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.footer-social-icon:hover {
  background: rgba(216, 203, 190, 0.18) !important;
  color: #D8CBBE !important;
  border-color: #D8CBBE !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

.footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 2rem !important;
  padding-top: 1.2rem !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(216, 203, 190, 0.1) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: row !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  color: rgba(248, 246, 242, 0.4) !important;
}

.footer-copyright {
  margin: 0 !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
}

footer.studio-footer .btn-back-to-top {
  color: #D8CBBE !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-quick);
  display: inline-block !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

footer.studio-footer .btn-back-to-top:hover {
  opacity: 0.8;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .footer-grid {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 2rem !important;
  }
  .footer-brand {
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .footer-links-grid {
    width: 100% !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: row !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 0.8rem !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  }
}




@media (max-width:768px){

    .projects-section{
        padding:2.5rem 0 !important;
    }

    .projects-header{
        margin-bottom:1rem;
        text-align:center;
    }

    .carousel-viewport{
        height:240px;
        margin-bottom:1.5rem;
    }

    .carousel-controls{
        max-width:100%;
        gap:12px;
    }

    .cta-link{
        font-size:9px;
        padding:0 14px;
        height:36px;
    }

    .nav-btn{
        width:36px;
        height:36px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NEW PROCESS / HOW WE WORK SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.process-section {
  background-color: var(--ivory);
  color: var(--espresso);
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 7rem) 0;
}

.process-header {
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);
}

.process-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--espresso);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.process-horizontal-sequence {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.process-step {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.25rem;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.process-icon-wrap {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  color: var(--walnut);
  opacity: 0.75;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease;
}

.process-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.4vw, 2.4rem);
  color: var(--walnut);
  opacity: 0.65;
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color 0.4s ease, opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.process-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--espresso);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.process-step-accent {
  width: 22px;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--walnut);
  opacity: 0.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.4s ease, background-color 0.4s ease;
}

.process-step-desc {
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 0.95vw, 0.9rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.72);
  margin: 0;
}

.process-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 160px;
  background-color: rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Subtle Desktop Hover Interaction */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .process-step:hover .process-icon-wrap {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--espresso);
  }

  .process-step:hover .process-step-num {
    opacity: 0.95;
    color: var(--espresso);
  }

  .process-step:hover .process-step-accent {
    width: 38px;
    opacity: 0.75;
    background-color: var(--espresso);
  }
}

/* MOBILE ONLY PROCESS METHODOLOGY NAVIGATION (<= 768px) */
.process-mobile-wrapper {
  display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .process-horizontal-sequence {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .process-mobile-wrapper {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }

  /* HORIZONTAL TAB SELECTOR (4 Columns) */
  .process-mobile-tabs {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0.35rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .process-mobile-tab {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.15rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    color: var(--walnut);
    opacity: 0.5;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    outline: none;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  }

  .process-mobile-tab.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--espresso);
  }

  .process-mobile-tab:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--walnut);
    outline-offset: 2px;
    border-radius: 2px;
  }

  .pm-tab-num {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    color: inherit;
  }

  .pm-tab-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    color: inherit;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .process-mobile-tab.is-active .pm-tab-icon {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: var(--espresso);
  }

  .pm-tab-title {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.58rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: inherit;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  /* Active Indicator Underline */
  .process-mobile-tab::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(0);
    width: 20px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--espresso);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  }

  .process-mobile-tab.is-active::after {
    transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1);
  }

  /* Divider line below tabs */
  .process-mobile-divider {
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.18);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  /* Content Panel Container */
  .process-mobile-panels {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 120px;
  }

  .process-mobile-panel {
    display: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(6px);
    transition: opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  }

  .process-mobile-panel.is-active {
    display: block;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .pm-panel-num {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--walnut);
    line-height: 1;
    opacity: 0.65;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  }

  .pm-panel-title {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--espresso);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  }

  .pm-panel-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.78);
    margin: 0;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTION BACKGROUND CONTRAST — EDIT THESE COLORS IN THE FUTURE
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  background-color: var(--ivory); /* #F8F6F2 */
}

.philosophy-section {
  background-color: #FAF8F5; /* Soft warm off-white */
}

.transformations-section {
  background-color: var(--ivory); /* #F8F6F2 */
}

.renovations-scroll-container {
  background-color: var(--ivory); /* #F8F6F2 */
}

.process-section {
  background-color: #FAF8F5; /* Soft warm off-white */
}

.video-section {
  background-color: #eeececf2; /* Soft warm stone tone for cinematic frame contrast */
}

.about-designer-section {
  background-color: #fff5ef; /* #F8F6F2 */
}

.testimonial-section {
  background-color: #F4F0EA; /* Soft warm beige-ivory contrast tone */
}

.faq-section {
  background-color: #FAF8F5; /* Soft warm ivory-stone contrast tone */
}

.contact-section {
  background-color: var(--espresso); /* #2A211B */
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CINEMATIC VIDEO SHOWCASE SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.video-section {
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 6rem) 0;
}

.video-section-header {
  margin-bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
}

.video-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--espresso);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.video-showcase-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.16);
  background-color: #1A1613;
  border: 1px solid rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.12);
}

.video-element {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.video-play-overlay-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(26, 20, 16, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--ivory);
  border: 1px solid rgba(248, 246, 242, 0.35);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  z-index: 5;
}

.video-play-overlay-btn svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  margin-left: 3px;
}

.video-play-overlay-btn:hover {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08);
  background: var(--espresso);
  border-color: var(--ivory);
}

.video-play-overlay-btn.playing {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.video-showcase-wrapper:hover .video-play-overlay-btn.playing {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.video-meta-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.12);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--walnut);
}

.video-meta-desc {
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.7);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .video-meta-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.3rem;
  }
}

/* DESKTOP-ONLY VIEWPORT HEIGHT REFINEMENT */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .video-section {
    padding: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.25rem) 0;
  }

  .video-section-header {
    margin-bottom: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
  }

  .video-showcase-wrapper {
    max-width: 920px;
    max-height: 440px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US / INTERIOR DESIGNER SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.about-designer-section {
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 7rem) 0;
  color: #D9C5C6;
}

.about-designer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.52fr 0.48fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.about-designer-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.about-designer-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: var(--espresso);
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.about-story-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 0.9vw, 0.88rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--walnut);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.about-designer-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.15vw, 1.08rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--espresso);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-designer-body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.88rem, 1vw, 0.96rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.82);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-designer-quote-callout {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.3vw, 1.22rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--espresso);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(226, 199, 190, 0.862);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--walnut);
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem 0;
  border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
}

/* Metrics Row */
.about-designer-metrics {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.15);
}

.metric-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.metric-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--walnut);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.metric-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.65);
}

/* Visual Column & Floating Quote Card */
.about-designer-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.about-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 90%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.2;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background-color: var(--beige);
}

/* DESKTOP ONLY IMAGE HEIGHT & VIEWPORT REFINEMENT */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .about-designer-section {
    padding: clamp(2.25rem, 3.8vw, 3.5rem) 0;
  }

  .about-designer-title {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .about-designer-body {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .about-designer-visual {
    position: sticky;
    top: 110px;
  }

  .about-image-wrapper {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.8;
    max-height: 480px;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* OUR APPROACH PRINCIPLES (REPLACING STATS) */
.philosophy-principles-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.15);
}

.philosophy-principle-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.principle-num {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--walnut);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.principle-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.75);
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .philosophy-principles-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

.about-primary-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-designer-visual:hover .about-primary-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.about-floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  background: rgba(26, 20, 16, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(248, 246, 242, 0.15);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  color: var(--ivory);
}

.about-quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--beige);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: -0.5rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.about-quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.2vw, 1.15rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--ivory);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.about-signature {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--beige);
  display: block;
}

.about-bio-scroll-area {
  display: block;
  max-height: none;
  overflow: visible;
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about-designer-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.2rem;
  }

  .about-designer-content {
    display: contents;
  }

  .about-designer-content > .editorial-label {
    order: 1;
  }

  .about-designer-title {
    order: 2;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  }

  .about-story-subtitle {
    order: 3;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  }

  .about-designer-visual {
    order: 4;
    position: relative;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  }

  .about-image-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3.4;
    max-height: 340px;
  }

  .about-bio-scroll-area {
    order: 5;
    width: 100%;
    max-height: clamp(240px, 38vh, 310px);
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem 1.2rem 1.1rem;
    background: rgba(216, 203, 190, 0.18);
    border: 1px solid rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.14);
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .about-bio-scroll-area::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 4px;
  }

  .about-bio-scroll-area::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.05);
    border-radius: 2px;
  }

  .about-bio-scroll-area::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--walnut);
    border-radius: 2px;
  }

  .about-bio-scroll-area .about-designer-lead {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .about-bio-scroll-area .about-designer-body {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .about-bio-scroll-area .about-designer-quote-callout {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    padding: 1rem;
    margin: 1rem 0 0.5rem 0;
  }

  .about-designer-metrics {
    order: 6;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EDITORIAL ARCHITECTURAL FAQ SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  padding: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 7.5rem) 0;
  color: var(--espresso);
}

.faq-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.38fr 0.62fr;
  gap: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.faq-title-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.faq-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.6vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--espresso);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.faq-subtext {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1vw, 0.95rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.72);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.faq-direct-inquiry {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.15);
}

.faq-inquiry-prompt {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--walnut);
}

.faq-inquiry-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--espresso);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-inquiry-link:hover {
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--walnut);
}

/* ACCORDION ITEMS */
.faq-accordion-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.faq-accordion-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(91, 70, 54, 0.18);
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-accordion-header {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.35rem 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  gap: 1rem;
  outline: none;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

.faq-accordion-header:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--walnut);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.faq-item-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--walnut);
  opacity: 0.65;
  min-width: 28px;
}

.faq-question {
  flex-grow: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.15vw, 1.1rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--espresso);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-accordion-header:hover .faq-question,
.faq-accordion-item.active .faq-question {
  color: var(--walnut);
}

.faq-icon {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--walnut);
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), color 0.35s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-accordion-item.active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  color: var(--espresso);
}

.faq-accordion-content {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.35s ease, padding 0.4s ease;
}

.faq-accordion-item.active .faq-accordion-content {
  max-height: 240px;
  opacity: 1;
}

.faq-content-inner {
  padding-left: 28px;
  padding-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.faq-content-inner p {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1vw, 0.92rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.78);
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .faq-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TRANSFORMATION SECTION - INTERACTIVE LIGHTBOX MODAL & TRIGGERS
   ========================================================================== */
.ba-comparison-box {
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--transition-quick), box-shadow var(--transition-quick);
}

.ba-comparison-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(42, 33, 27, 0.1);
}

.ba-comparison-box:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--walnut);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

/* MODAL OVERLAY WRAPPER */
.tm-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 10000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  visibility: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: visibility 0.6s ease, opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.tm-overlay.is-open {
  visibility: visible;
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

body.tm-modal-open {
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* DARK TRANSLUCENT BACKDROP */
.tm-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(18, 14, 11, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* MODAL CONTAINER PANEL */
.tm-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: min(92vw, 980px);
  max-height: 92vh;
  background-color: var(--espresso);
  border: 1px solid rgba(216, 203, 190, 0.14);
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transform: translateY(18px) scale(0.97);
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow-y: auto;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--walnut) transparent;
}

.tm-overlay.is-open .tm-container {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* TOP HEADER BAR */
.tm-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.tm-category {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--beige);
}

.tm-close-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(216, 203, 190, 0.2);
  color: var(--ivory);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  outline: none;
}

.tm-close-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(248, 246, 242, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--ivory);
  color: var(--ivory);
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.tm-close-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--beige);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* COMPARISON VIEWER FRAME */
.tm-viewer-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.tm-comparison-viewer {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(300px, 52vh, 580px);
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #1a1410;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  touch-action: none;
  cursor: ew-resize;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.tm-comparison-viewer:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--beige);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

/* COMPARISON LAYERS */
.tm-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.tm-layer-after {
  z-index: 1;
}

.tm-layer-before {
  z-index: 2;
  will-change: clip-path;
}

.tm-layer img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* BEFORE & AFTER EDITORIAL LABELS */
.tm-label {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--ivory);
  background: rgba(26, 20, 16, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 4;
}

.tm-label-before {
  left: 16px;
}

.tm-label-after {
  right: 16px;
}

/* VERTICAL DIVIDER & HANDLE */
.tm-divider {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 1.5px;
  background-color: var(--ivory);
  z-index: 10;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  cursor: ew-resize;
  pointer-events: auto;
  will-change: left;
}

.tm-divider::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: -24px;
  right: -24px;
  cursor: ew-resize;
}

.tm-handle {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--ivory);
  color: var(--espresso);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32);
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.tm-comparison-viewer:hover .tm-handle,
.tm-comparison-viewer.is-dragging .tm-handle {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

/* PROJECT INFO AREA */
.tm-info-area {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.tm-info-category {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--beige);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.tm-info-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.5vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ivory);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.tm-info-description {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1.2vw, 0.95rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(248, 246, 242, 0.78);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 680px;
}

/* MOBILE RESPONSIVE STYLES */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .tm-container {
    width: 94vw;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    max-height: 94vh;
  }

  .tm-header {
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .tm-close-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }

  .tm-comparison-viewer {
    height: clamp(260px, 44vh, 400px);
  }

  .tm-handle {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
  }

  .tm-info-area {
    margin-top: 1.15rem;
  }

  .tm-label {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    bottom: 12px;
  }

  .tm-label-before {
    left: 12px;
  }

  .tm-label-after {
    right: 12px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PINNED HORIZONTAL RENOVATION SHOWCASE SECTION (REFINED EDITORIAL)
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
  --renovations-nav-height: 64px;
}

.renovations-scroll-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--ivory);
  /* Height is dynamically set via JS to match horizontal track width */
  height: 450vh;
}

.renovations-sticky-viewport {
  position: sticky;
  top: var(--renovations-nav-height, 64px);
  height: calc(100vh - var(--renovations-nav-height, 64px));
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding: 0.75rem 0 1.25rem 0;
  background-color: var(--ivory);
}

.renovations-inner-layout {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 0;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.renovations-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  padding-right: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.renovations-header-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.renovations-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--espresso);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

/* TRACK VIEWPORT & TRACK */
.renovations-track-viewport {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  min-height: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items:center;
}

.renovations-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2.5rem);
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
  padding-left: 0;
  padding-right: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 6rem);
}

/* PROJECT CARD - IMAGE-FIRST CONTAINER */
.renovation-card {
  width: clamp(300px, 31vw, 480px);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.renovation-card-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.2;
  max-height: calc(100vh - var(--renovations-nav-height, 64px) - 130px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--beige);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.renovation-card-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.renovation-card:hover .renovation-card-img-wrap img,
.renovation-card.is-active .renovation-card-img-wrap img,
.renovation-card:focus-visible .renovation-card-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* EDITORIAL HOVER / TAP OVERLAY */
.renovation-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(18, 14, 11, 0.92) 0%, rgba(18, 14, 11, 0.65) 55%, rgba(18, 14, 11, 0) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.renovation-card:hover .renovation-card-overlay,
.renovation-card.is-active .renovation-card-overlay,
.renovation-card:focus-visible .renovation-card-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.renovation-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.65rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ivory);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.renovation-card-meta {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--beige);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.renovation-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.8rem, 1vw, 0.88rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(248, 246, 242, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* RESPONSIVE MOBILE STYLES */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .renovations-sticky-viewport {
    padding: 0.5rem 0 0 0;
  }

  .renovations-header {
    margin-bottom: 0rem;
  }

  .renovation-card {
    width: 78vw;
  }

  .renovation-card-img-wrap {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 6;
    max-height: calc(100vh - var(--renovations-nav-height, 60px) - 100px);
  }

  .renovations-track-viewport {
    min-height: 0;
  }
}

/* DESKTOP — INCREASE TRANSFORMATION IMAGE HEIGHT */
@media (min-width: 769px) {

  .transformation-slider-viewport {
    min-height: 420px !important;
  }

  .inpage-ba-viewer {
    height: 420px !important;
    max-height: none !important;
    aspect-ratio: auto !important;
  }

}

/* =========================================================
   MOBILE NAVIGATION — ABOUT DROPDOWN
========================================================= */

.mobile-about-item {
  position: relative;
}


/* About button */
.mobile-about-toggle {
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  cursor: pointer;

  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;

  text-align: left;

  color: #F8F6F2 !important;

  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;

  font-family: var(--font-serif) !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 2.6rem) !important;
  font-weight: 300 !important;

  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}


/* About label */
.mobile-about-label {
  flex: 1;
}


/* Plus / minus */
.mobile-about-arrow {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;

  color: #D8CBBE;

  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}


/* =========================================================
   MOBILE ABOUT SUBMENU
========================================================= */

.mobile-about-menu {
  list-style: none;

  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;

  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;

  opacity: 0;

  transition:
    max-height 0.35s ease,
    opacity 0.25s ease,
    margin-top 0.35s ease;
}


/* Open state */
.mobile-about-item.active .mobile-about-menu {
  max-height: 220px;
  opacity: 1;

  margin-top: 0.8rem;
}


/* Rotate plus into an X-like position */
.mobile-about-item.active .mobile-about-arrow {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}


/* =========================================================
   SUBMENU LINKS
========================================================= */

.mobile-about-menu li {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}


.mobile-about-menu a {
  display: block;

  padding: 0.45rem 0 0.45rem 3.2rem;

  color: rgba(248, 246, 242, 0.68);

  font-family: var(--font-sans);

  font-size: 0.85rem;

  font-weight: 400;

  letter-spacing: 0.08em;

  text-decoration: none;

  transition:
    color 0.25s ease,
    padding-left 0.25s ease;
}


.mobile-about-menu a:hover {
  color: #D8CBBE;

  padding-left: 3.5rem;
}


/* Keep About itself consistent with other mobile items */
.mobile-about-toggle:hover {
  color: #D8CBBE !important;
}


/* Inquire gets a little emphasis */
.mobile-inquire-item {
  color: #D8CBBE !important;
}


/* =========================================================
   STEP 4 — COMPACT PERSONAL DETAILS SPACING
   ========================================================= */

.contact-form-side .step-pane[data-step-index="3"] {
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
  gap: 1.5rem !important;
}

/* Reduce spacing around the question */
.contact-form-side .step-pane[data-step-index="3"] .step-question {
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem !important;
}

/* Compact the three input fields */
.contact-form-side .step-pane[data-step-index="3"] .floating-group {
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem !important;
}

/* Slightly reduce input height */
.contact-form-side .step-pane[data-step-index="3"] .floating-input {
  padding: 6px 0 !important;
}

/* Preferred contact heading */
.contact-form-side .step-pane[data-step-index="3"] .editorial-label {
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem !important;
}

/* Reduce gap around WhatsApp / Phone buttons */
.contact-form-side .step-pane[data-step-index="3"] .select-grid {
  gap: 0.4rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem !important;
}

/* Consent area */
.contact-form-side .step-pane[data-step-index="3"] .inquiry-consent-group {
  margin-top: 0.15rem !important;
  gap: 0.15rem !important;
}

/* Bottom action area */
.contact-form-side .step-pane[data-step-index="3"] .stepper-actions {
  padding-top: 0.4rem !important;
}

/* =========================================================
   MOBILE CONTACT STEPPER — EXTRA HEIGHT FOR FULL CONTENT
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 767px) {

  .contact-form-side .stepper-container {
    min-height: 550px !important;
    height: 550px !important;
    max-height: 550px !important;

    padding: 1.5rem !important;
    gap: 1.4rem !important;

    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }

  /* Keep the step content comfortably inside the card */
  .contact-form-side .step-pane {
    gap: 1.15rem !important;
  }

  /* Keep Step 1 compact but readable */
  .contact-form-side .step-pane[data-step-index="0"] {
    gap: 1rem !important;
  }

  /* Prevent the option cards from becoming too tall */
  .contact-form-side .selector-card {
    padding: 10px 8px !important;
    min-height: 0 !important;
  }

}