/* ==========================================================================
   ILIKA ARCHITECTS — Design System
   Palette: strict neutral greyscale only — every colour below has equal
   R=G=B channels (pure black / pure white / true neutral greys), so there
   is no warm, cool, cream, gold or blue cast anywhere on the site.
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Josefin+Sans:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,300;1,400&display=swap');

:root{
  --ink:        #000000;   /* primary text — pure black */
  --ink-soft:   #1a1a1a;
  --grey:       #2B2B2B;   /* secondary grey copy — darkened further for readability */
  --grey-light: #474747;
  --paper:      #FFFFFF;   /* background — plain white everywhere */
  --line:       #E6E6E6;   /* hairline rule */
  --line-strong:#CCCCCC;
  --hover-tint: #F2F2F2;   /* neutral hover background for cards/buttons */
  --dark:       #000000;   /* pure black — footer / CTA / contrast sections */
  --dark-line:  rgba(255,255,255,0.15);

  /* Accent set for the seven service cards — muted, pencil-like hues that
     stay in the studio's restrained palette instead of looking "colourful". */
  --acc-1: #B5714F;  /* terracotta  — Architectural Planning */
  --acc-2: #4C7A92;  /* steel blue  — Interior Design */
  --acc-3: #6F8F5C;  /* moss green  — Exterior & 3D Visualization */
  --acc-4: #BE9339;  /* ochre/gold  — Grid Vastu Planning */
  --acc-5: #7A5C8F;  /* muted plum  — Structural & MEP Coordination */
  --acc-6: #3F8F87;  /* teal        — Site & Construction Supervision */
  --acc-7: #9A4F4F;  /* brick red   — Turnkey Solution */

  --brand: #A8623F;      /* single warm terracotta thread used sparingly for
                             labels/underlines/links so the site doesn't
                             read as flat black-and-white */
  --warm-bg: #F8F3EC;    /* section background for alternating "warm" bands */
  --blueprint: #000000;  /* scrolling client-names strip background — set to
                             black (was a navy blue) on request; changing it
                             here fixes that section everywhere it's used
                             (3 pages), in one place. */

  /* One clean, simple typeface used everywhere — hierarchy comes from
     weight and size, not from mixing multiple fonts, so the page reads
     calmly instead of feeling "designed" or busy. */
  --f-display: 'Josefin Sans', -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --f-body:    'Josefin Sans', -apple-system, sans-serif;

  --wrap: 1240px;
  --pad: clamp(20px, 5vw, 64px);
}

*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }
html,body{ margin:0; padding:0; }
body{
  font-family: var(--f-body);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--paper);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color: inherit; text-decoration:none; }
ul{ list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; }
h1,h2,h3,h4{ font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight:500; margin:0; color:var(--ink); letter-spacing:0.01em; line-height:1.25; }
h1{ font-weight:600; }
h2{ font-weight:500; }
h3{ font-weight:600; }
p{ margin:0; }
button{ font-family:inherit; cursor:pointer; }
input,select,textarea{ font-family:inherit; font-size:1rem; }

:focus-visible{ outline:2px solid var(--ink); outline-offset:3px; }

.wrap{ max-width: var(--wrap); margin:0 auto; padding-left:var(--pad); padding-right:var(--pad); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *{ animation-duration:0.01ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:0.01ms !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important; }
}

/* ---------- Mono "callout" label — the drawing-sheet signature ---------- */
.label{
  font-family: var(--f-body);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey);
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
}
.label::before{
  content:"";
  width:22px; height:1px;
  background: var(--brand);
  display:inline-block;
}
.label.on-dark{ color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.label.on-dark::before{ background:#fff; }

/* ---------- Corner registration ticks (signature motif) ---------- */
.ticked{ position:relative; }
.ticked::before,
.ticked::after,
.ticked .tick-br,
.ticked .tick-bl{ display:none; }
.tick{
  position:absolute; width:18px; height:18px; pointer-events:none; z-index:3;
}
.tick.tl{ top:14px; left:14px; border-top:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.85); border-left:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.tick.tr{ top:14px; right:14px; border-top:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.85); border-right:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.tick.bl{ bottom:14px; left:14px; border-bottom:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.85); border-left:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.tick.br{ bottom:14px; right:14px; border-bottom:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.85); border-right:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.tick.dark{ border-color: rgba(0,0,0,.6) !important; }

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER — transparent over hero, solidifies on scroll
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header{
  position: fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index: 200;
  padding: 22px 0;
  transition: background .4s ease, padding .35s ease, border-color .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
/* Thin gold gradient thread + faint pencil texture along the header —
   a small colour/texture touch on the one element that's on every page. */
.site-header.solid::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:-1px; height:2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand), var(--acc-4) 50%, var(--brand));
  opacity:.8;
}
.site-header .wrap{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:32px; }
.brand{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:6px; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; }
.brand-mark{ display:block; flex-shrink:0; transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1); }
.brand:hover .brand-mark{ transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.08); }
.brand-text{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:4px; min-width:0; }
.brand-en{
  display:block; font-family: var(--f-display); font-size: 20px; letter-spacing:0.01em;
  color:#fff; transition: color .4s ease; white-space:nowrap;
}
.brand-hi{
  display:block; font-family: var(--f-body); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing:0.16em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); transition: color .4s ease; white-space:nowrap;
}
@media (max-width:980px){
  .site-header{ padding: 16px 0; }
  .site-header.solid{ padding: 10px 0; }
  .brand{ gap:4px; }
  .brand-mark{ width:34px; height:34px; }
  .brand-en{ font-size:15px; }
  .brand-hi{ font-size:8px; letter-spacing:0.1em; }
}
@media (max-width:400px){
  .brand-mark{ width:30px; height:30px; }
  .brand-en{ font-size:14px; }
  .brand-hi{ font-size:7.5px; letter-spacing:0.08em; }
}
.site-header.solid{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  padding: 14px 0;
}
.site-header.solid .brand-en{ color: var(--ink); }
.site-header.solid .brand-hi{ color: var(--grey); }

.nav-desktop{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:30px; margin-left:auto; flex-shrink:0; }
.nav-desktop a{
  font-size: 13.5px; letter-spacing:0.02em; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.94);
  position:relative; padding: 4px 0; transition: color .4s ease;
}
.site-header.solid .nav-desktop a{ color: var(--ink-soft); }
.nav-desktop a::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:-2px; height:1px; width:0;
  background: var(--brand); transition: width .3s ease;
}
.nav-desktop a:hover::after,
.nav-desktop a.active::after{ width:100%; }
.nav-desktop a.active{ color:#fff; }
.site-header.solid .nav-desktop a.active{ color: var(--ink); }

.nav-cta{
  font-family: var(--f-body); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.55); color:#fff; padding:10px 18px; border-radius:2px;
  transition: all .4s ease;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.site-header.solid .nav-cta{ border-color: var(--ink); color: var(--ink); }
.nav-cta:hover{ background:#fff; color:var(--ink); }
.site-header.solid .nav-cta:hover{ background:var(--ink); color:#fff; }

.nav-toggle{
  display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; background:none; border:none; padding:6px; z-index:210;
}
.nav-toggle span{ width:24px; height:1.5px; background:#fff; transition: all .3s ease; }
.site-header.solid .nav-toggle span{ background: var(--ink); }
.nav-toggle.open span{ background:#fff !important; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1){ transform: translateY(6.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2){ opacity:0; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3){ transform: translateY(-6.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* NOTE: `backdrop-filter` on `.site-header.solid` creates a new containing
   block for any `position:fixed` descendant (a CSS spec quirk). Because
   `.nav-desktop` is fixed and lives *inside* `.site-header`, once the header
   goes "solid" (post-scroll) that blur made the full-screen mobile menu
   position itself against the ~70px-tall header box instead of the
   viewport — so it rendered squashed into a sliver and looked like it
   "wasn't showing" / was see-through. `.menu-open` (set by JS, with a
   `:has()` CSS fallback below) strips the blur only while the menu is
   open, so the fixed menu always sizes against the full viewport. */
.site-header.menu-open{ backdrop-filter:none; -webkit-backdrop-filter:none; }
@supports selector(:has(a)){
  .site-header:has(.nav-desktop.open){ backdrop-filter:none; -webkit-backdrop-filter:none; }
}

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .nav-desktop{
    position:fixed; inset:0; top:0; background: var(--dark);
    flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; align-items:flex-start;
    padding: 40px var(--pad); gap:22px; transform: translateX(100%);
    /* The panel itself must be a solid black slab the instant it opens —
       no fading. Only `transform` (slide) animates the panel; the fade/
       stagger animation lives on the links below, not on this background. */
    transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.77,0,.18,1);
    z-index:205; visibility:hidden;
  }
  .nav-desktop.open{ transform: translateX(0); visibility:visible; }
  .nav-desktop a{ color:#fff !important; font-family: var(--f-display); font-size:26px; }
  .nav-desktop .nav-cta{ margin-top:10px; border-color:#fff; color:#fff; }
  .nav-toggle{ display:flex; }

  /* Staggered fade-slide entrance for each link — small premium touch */
  .nav-desktop a{
    opacity:0; transform: translateX(24px);
    transition: opacity .45s ease, transform .45s ease;
    transition-delay: 0s;
  }
  .nav-desktop.open a{ opacity:1; transform: translateX(0); }
  .nav-desktop.open a:nth-child(1){ transition-delay:.1s; }
  .nav-desktop.open a:nth-child(2){ transition-delay:.15s; }
  .nav-desktop.open a:nth-child(3){ transition-delay:.2s; }
  .nav-desktop.open a:nth-child(4){ transition-delay:.25s; }
  .nav-desktop.open a:nth-child(5){ transition-delay:.3s; }
  .nav-desktop.open a:nth-child(6){ transition-delay:.35s; }
  .nav-desktop.open a:nth-child(7){ transition-delay:.4s; }
  .nav-desktop.open a:nth-child(8){ transition-delay:.45s; }
  .nav-desktop.open a:nth-child(9){ transition-delay:.5s; }
  .nav-desktop.open a:nth-child(10){ transition-delay:.55s; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO — full bleed video, drawing-sheet frame
   ========================================================================== */
.hero{
  position:relative; height: 100svh; min-height:560px; width:100%;
  overflow:hidden; background: var(--dark);
  /* Poster shows immediately and stays as a safety net behind the <video> —
     so if the video file is missing/still loading/fails, this section is
     never a flat black box, it's always at least the poster photo. */
  background-image: url("../images/hero-poster.jpg");
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
}
.hero video, .hero .hero-fallback{
  position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%;
  object-fit:cover; object-position:center center;
  transform: translateZ(0);
  backface-visibility:hidden;
}
@media (max-width:780px){
  /* The mobile reel (hero-reel-mobile.mp4) doesn't share the same aspect
     ratio as the full-height mobile hero section, so `cover` was scaling
     it up hard to fill the screen — showing an over-zoomed crop of the
     video. `contain` shows the whole reel instead; the dark hero
     background + gradient overlay behind it hides any letterboxing.
     Section height is also trimmed here so the leftover black
     letterboxing under the video doesn't leave a big empty gap above
     the heading text. */
  .hero{ height:82svh; min-height:480px; }
  .hero video{ object-fit:contain; object-position: center top; background:var(--dark); }
  .hero-frame{ display:none; }
}
.hero::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,.55) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.15) 32%, rgba(0,0,0,.35) 70%, rgba(0,0,0,.72) 100%);
}
.hero-frame{
  position:absolute; inset: 40px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.28); z-index:2; pointer-events:none;
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .hero-frame{ inset:18px; }
}
.hero-content{
  position:relative; z-index:3; height:100%;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:flex-end;
  padding: 0 var(--pad) 80px;
  max-width: var(--wrap); margin:0 auto;
}
@media (max-width:780px){ .hero-content{ padding-bottom:48px; } }
.hero-eyebrow{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.88); margin-bottom:22px;
  opacity:0; animation: heroFadeUp .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) .25s forwards;
}
.hero h1{
  color:#fff; font-weight:500; font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 6.6vw, 5.6rem); line-height:1.06;
  max-width: 15ch;
  opacity:0; animation: heroFadeUp 1.1s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) .45s forwards;
}
.hero h1 em{ font-style:italic; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.88); }
.hero-sub{ color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); max-width:46ch; margin-top:24px; font-size:1.05rem; }
@keyframes heroFadeUp{
  from{ opacity:0; transform: translateY(26px); }
  to{ opacity:1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.hero-meta{
  position:absolute; right: 64px; bottom: 90px; z-index:3;
  writing-mode: vertical-rl; text-orientation:mixed;
  font-family: var(--f-body); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.18em; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
}
@media (max-width: 780px){ .hero-meta{ display:none; } }
.scroll-cue{
  position:absolute; left:50%; bottom:28px; transform:translateX(-50%); z-index:3;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-family: var(--f-body); font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.2em; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  opacity:0; animation: heroFadeUp .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) .9s forwards;
}
.scroll-cue .stem{ width:1px; height:34px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.scroll-cue .stem::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:-100%; left:0; width:100%; height:100%; background:#fff;
  animation: scrollcue 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollcue{ 0%{ top:-100%; } 60%{ top:100%; } 100%{ top:100%; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
section{ position:relative; }
.section{ padding: 108px 0; }
.section.tight{ padding: 72px 0; }
.section.dark{
  /* Was flat pure black — a soft gold glow + faint pencil-hatch texture
     (same technique as .section.warm above) gives it real depth instead
     of a flat block, while staying dark enough for white text. */
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 60% at 18% 0%, rgba(190,147,57,.16), transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(165deg, #1c1a17 0%, #111110 45%, #060606 100%);
  color:#fff; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.section.dark::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  opacity:0.05;
  background-image:
    repeating-linear-gradient(118deg, #fff 0 1px, transparent 1px 9px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(28deg, #fff 0 1px, transparent 1px 12px);
}
.section.dark > .wrap{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
.section.warm{
  /* Was identical to plain white before — the whole homepage read as one
     flat block. A soft warm tint + faint pencil-hatch texture (echoing the
     service-card texture) gives the page real rhythm between sections. */
  background: var(--warm-bg);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.section.warm::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  opacity:0.05;
  background-image:
    repeating-linear-gradient(118deg, var(--ink) 0 1px, transparent 1px 9px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(28deg, var(--ink) 0 1px, transparent 1px 12px);
}
.section.warm > .wrap{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
.section-head{
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-end; gap:40px;
  margin-bottom:56px; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.section-head h2{ font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.7rem); margin-top:16px; max-width:16ch; position:relative; display:block; padding-bottom:16px; }
.section-head h2::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; height:2px; width:0; background:var(--brand);
  transition: width 1s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) .15s;
}
.section-head.reveal.in h2::after{ width:52px; }
.section.dark .section-head h2::after{ background:#fff; }
.section.dark .section-head h2{ color:#fff; }
.section-head .desc{ max-width:38ch; color:var(--grey); font-size:0.98rem; }
.section.dark .section-head .desc{ color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
.hr{ height:1px; background: var(--line); border:none; margin:0; }
.section.dark .hr{ background: var(--dark-line); }

/* Page sub-hero (for non-home pages) */
.page-hero{
  padding: 178px 0 64px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  background: var(--dark);
}
/* A consistent, good-looking image banner at the top of every inner page —
   same treatment everywhere so the whole site feels of one piece. */
.page-hero::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0;
  background-image:url("../images/hero-poster.jpg");
  background-size:cover; background-position:center;
  transform: scale(1.02);
}
.page-hero::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,.62) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.4) 45%, rgba(0,0,0,.72) 100%);
}
.page-hero .wrap{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
.page-hero h1{ font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 5vw, 3.4rem); max-width:18ch; margin-top:18px; color:#fff; }
.page-hero .desc{ color:rgba(255,255,255,0.82); max-width:56ch; margin-top:20px; font-size:1.05rem; }
.page-hero .label{ color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
.page-hero .label::before{ background:#fff; }
.page-hero .breadcrumb{ color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.page-hero .breadcrumb a{ color:rgba(255,255,255,0.92); }
.page-hero .breadcrumb a:hover{ color:#fff; }
.page-hero .breadcrumb span{ color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.breadcrumb{
  font-family: var(--f-body); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.1em; color:var(--grey-light);
  text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:26px;
}
.breadcrumb a:hover{ color:var(--ink); }
.breadcrumb span{ margin:0 8px; }

/* ---------- About / intro split ---------- */
.about-split{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr; gap:64px; align-items:start; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .about-split{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:36px; } }
.about-split .big{ font-family: var(--f-display); font-size: clamp(1.5rem,2.6vw,2.05rem); font-weight:400; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.42; }
.about-split .body-col p{ color:var(--grey); margin-bottom:18px; }
.about-split .body-col p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
.stat-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:28px; margin-top:44px; }
.stat{ border-top:1px solid var(--line); padding-top:16px; }
.stat .num{ font-family:var(--f-display); font-size:2.4rem; color:var(--ink); }
.stat .cap{ font-family:var(--f-body); font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--grey); margin-top:6px; }
@media (max-width:560px){ .stat-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }

/* ---------- Founder ---------- */
.founder{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr; gap:64px; align-items:center;
}
@media (max-width:860px){ .founder{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.founder.reverse{ grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px; }
.founder.reverse .founder-photo{ order:2; }
@media (max-width:860px){
  /* `.founder.reverse` (specificity 0,2,0) beats the plain `.founder` mobile
     rule above (0,1,0) even though this one is inside the media query too —
     without repeating it here the reversed (photo+text) block on the About
     page kept its fixed "1fr 340px" grid on phones, which doesn't fit the
     screen and forced a horizontal scroll. */
  .founder.reverse{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  /* On phones every team member's card should stack the same way — photo
     first, name/quote below it. `.founder-photo` is second in the DOM for
     the "reverse" (Sakshi) block, so without this it stacked name-first,
     which read as a bigger, differently-shaped block than the founder's
     card right above it even though the photo itself is the same size. */
  .founder-photo{ order:-1; }
}
.founder-photo{
  aspect-ratio: 4/5; background: linear-gradient(150deg,#EFEFEF,#D4D4D4);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; border-radius:6px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.14), 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.founder-photo img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.founder-photo .tick{ }
.founder-quote{ font-family:var(--f-display); font-style:italic; font-size:1.5rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.5; }
.founder-name{ margin-top:26px; font-family:var(--f-body); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--grey); }
.founder-name strong{ color:var(--ink); font-family:var(--f-body); font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0; text-transform:none; font-size:14px; display:block; margin-bottom:4px; }
/* ---------- USA Collaboration highlight box (Concept to Completion) ---------- */
.usa-box{
  position:relative; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  padding: 48px clamp(22px,5vw,64px);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(190,147,57,.10), rgba(255,255,255,0) 55%);
}
.usa-badge{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  padding:8px 18px; border:1px solid var(--acc-4); border-radius:999px;
  color:var(--acc-4); font-size:11.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:26px;
}
.usa-box h2{ color:#fff; font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.8vw,2.7rem); max-width:22ch; margin:0 0 20px; }
.usa-box .usa-desc{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.82); max-width:66ch; font-size:1.05rem; line-height:1.75; margin-bottom:40px; }
.usa-box .usa-desc strong{ color:#fff; }
.usa-meta{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:28px;
  padding-top:32px; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}
.usa-meta .k{ font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(255,255,255,.55); margin-bottom:8px; }
.usa-meta .v{ font-size:15px; color:#fff; line-height:1.5; }
@media (max-width:860px){ .usa-meta{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .usa-meta{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .usa-box{ padding:36px 22px; } }
.usa-gallery{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:16px; margin-top:40px; }
.usa-gallery img{ width:100%; height:220px; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
@media (max-width:760px){ .usa-gallery{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .usa-gallery img{ height:200px; } }

/* ---------- USA partner (Vinit J Mistry) profile ---------- */
/* Photo box matches `.founder-photo` in size (340px wide, 4/5 ratio) so
   Vinit's photo reads at the same scale as Sakshi's and Vasu's on this page. */
.usa-partner{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:28px; margin-bottom:6px; }
.usa-partner-photo-lg{
  width:340px; max-width:100%; flex-shrink:0;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5; border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden; position:relative;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg,#3a3a3a,#1a1a1a); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.14), 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.usa-partner-photo-lg img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
.usa-partner-name{ color:#fff; font-family:var(--f-body); font-weight:600; font-size:15px; letter-spacing:.01em; }
.usa-partner-role{ color:var(--acc-4); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:4px; }
.usa-partner-loc{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:4px; }
.usa-partner-bio{ list-style:none; margin:18px 0 0; padding:0; display:grid; gap:9px; }
.usa-partner-bio li{ font-size:13.5px; line-height:1.55; color:rgba(255,255,255,.78); }
.usa-partner-bio li strong{ color:#fff; font-weight:600; }
.usa-partner-bio a{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:2px; }
@media (max-width:860px){ .usa-partner{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap:20px; } .usa-partner-photo-lg{ width:100%; max-width:340px; } }

/* ---------- Team cover photo (Vinit J Mistry & Sakshi Sharma together) ---------- */
/* Wide "cover" style, shown uncropped: object-fit:contain plus the image's
   own aspect ratio (16/7) at every breakpoint, instead of forcing a taller
   box on mobile that used to crop the top/bottom off the photo. */
.cover-photo{
  width:100%; aspect-ratio:16/7; border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.12), 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  background: linear-gradient(150deg,#EFEFEF,#D4D4D4);
}
.cover-photo img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:contain; display:block; }

/* ---------- Process steps ("points" boxes) ---------- */
.steps{ counter-reset: step; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr)); gap:18px; }
.step{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; padding: 30px 26px;
  background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:6px;
  box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
/* same restrained pencil-hatch texture used on the service cards */
.step::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none; opacity:.06;
  background-image:
    repeating-linear-gradient(118deg, var(--ink) 0 1px, transparent 1px 8px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(28deg, var(--ink) 0 1px, transparent 1px 11px);
  transition: opacity .35s ease;
}
.step:hover{ transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 22px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.09); border-color:var(--line-strong); }
.step:hover::before{ opacity:.11; }
.step-num{
  position:relative; z-index:1;
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--f-body); font-size:13px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0;
  color:#fff; background: var(--ink);
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.step:hover .step-num{ transform: scale(1.08); }
.step-body{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
.step-body h3{ font-size:1.2rem; font-weight:500; }
.step-body p{ color:var(--grey); margin-top:10px; max-width:60ch; }

/* ---------- Services grid ---------- */
.svc-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; }
.svc-card{
  --accent: var(--ink);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--paper); padding:40px 34px 34px; min-height:240px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:space-between; gap:24px;
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:6px; border-top:3px solid var(--accent);
  box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
/* Pencil-sketch crosshatch texture, tinted per card, laid on white */
.svc-card::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  opacity:0.07;
  background-image:
    repeating-linear-gradient(118deg, var(--accent) 0 1px, transparent 1px 8px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(28deg, var(--accent) 0 1px, transparent 1px 11px);
  transition: opacity .35s ease;
}
.svc-card:hover::before{ opacity:0.13; }
.svc-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  box-shadow:0 24px 44px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  border-color: var(--line-strong);
}
.svc-card .idx{
  /* Solid accent-filled circle with a white number — much darker/bolder
     and clearly readable than the earlier pale tinted chip. */
  width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:50%;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-family:var(--f-body); font-weight:700; font-size:14px;
  color:#fff;
  background: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 45%, transparent);
  position:relative; z-index:1;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.svc-card:hover .idx{ transform: scale(1.08); box-shadow: 0 10px 20px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 55%, transparent); }
.svc-card h3{ font-size:1.2rem; font-weight:600; margin-top:16px; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.svc-card p{ color:var(--grey); font-size:0.94rem; margin-top:8px; position:relative; z-index:1; }
.svc-card .go{
  font-family:var(--f-body); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color: var(--accent); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; position:relative; z-index:1;
  font-weight:600;
}
.svc-card .go::after{ content:"→"; transition: transform .25s ease; }
.svc-card:hover .go::after{ transform: translateX(6px); }

/* Seven cards, seven quiet accent colours — sits over white, pencil-hatch only */
.svc-card:nth-child(1),
.svc-card:nth-child(2),
.svc-card:nth-child(3),
.svc-card:nth-child(4),
.svc-card:nth-child(5),
.svc-card:nth-child(6),
.svc-card:nth-child(7){ --accent: var(--brand); }

@media (max-width:900px){ .svc-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:600px){ .svc-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* Typologies (residence/commercial/hospitality/vastu/turnkey) */
.type-row{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; }
.type-pill{
  font-family:var(--f-body); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase;
  border:1px solid var(--line-strong); padding:10px 18px; color:var(--ink-soft);
}

/* ---------- Gallery ---------- */
.gallery-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); grid-auto-rows:180px; gap:14px;
}
.gallery-grid a{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; display:block; border-radius:6px;
  box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.gallery-grid a:hover{ transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 18px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.14); }
.gallery-grid img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1); }
.gallery-grid a:hover img{ transform: scale(1.07); }
.gallery-grid a::after{ content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(0,0,0,.45)); opacity:0; transition:opacity .3s; }
.gallery-grid a:hover::after{ opacity:1; }
.gallery-grid a .cap{ position:absolute; left:14px; bottom:12px; color:#fff; font-family:var(--f-body); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.05em; opacity:0; transition:opacity .3s; z-index:2; }
.gallery-grid a:hover .cap{ opacity:1; }
.gallery-grid a.big{ grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 2; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .gallery-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); grid-auto-rows:150px; } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .gallery-grid a.big{ grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 1; } }

/* Lightbox */
.lightbox{
  position:fixed; inset:0; background:rgba(0,0,0,0.95); z-index:1000;
  display:none; align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding:40px;
}
.lightbox.open{ display:flex; }
.lightbox img{ max-width:92vw; max-height:86vh; object-fit:contain; }
.lightbox-close{
  position:absolute; top:26px; right:32px; background:none; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  color:#fff; width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:50%; font-size:18px;
}
.lightbox-nav{ position:absolute; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%); background:none; border:none; color:#fff; font-size:30px; padding:14px; opacity:.7; }
.lightbox-nav:hover{ opacity:1; }
.lightbox-prev{ left:14px; } .lightbox-next{ right:14px; }

/* ---------- Video testimonials (auto-flowing columns) ---------- */
.video-columns{
  column-count: 3; column-gap: 22px;
}
.video-columns .vcard{
  --accent: var(--acc-3);
  break-inside: avoid; margin-bottom:22px; background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  border-top:3px solid var(--accent);
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.video-columns .vcard:nth-child(5n+1){ --accent: var(--acc-3); }
.video-columns .vcard:nth-child(5n+2){ --accent: var(--acc-5); }
.video-columns .vcard:nth-child(5n+3){ --accent: var(--acc-7); }
.video-columns .vcard:nth-child(5n+4){ --accent: var(--acc-2); }
.video-columns .vcard:nth-child(5n+5){ --accent: var(--acc-4); }
.video-columns .vcard:hover{ transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow:0 18px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.09); }
.video-columns .vwrap{ position:relative; width:100%; aspect-ratio:16/9; background:#0A0A0A; }
.video-columns .vwrap iframe{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; border:0; }
.video-columns .vmeta{ padding:16px 18px; }
.video-columns .vmeta .name{ font-weight:600; font-size:0.95rem; }
.video-columns .vmeta .role{ font-family:var(--f-body); font-size:11px; color:var(--grey); margin-top:4px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.05em; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .video-columns{ column-count:2; } }
@media (max-width:600px){ .video-columns{ column-count:1; } }

/* Text testimonials */
.quote-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; }
.quote-card{
  --accent: var(--acc-1);
  background:var(--paper); padding:34px 32px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px; justify-content:space-between;
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:6px; border-top:3px solid var(--accent);
  box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.quote-card:nth-child(3n+1){ --accent: var(--acc-1); }
.quote-card:nth-child(3n+2){ --accent: var(--acc-6); }
.quote-card:nth-child(3n+3){ --accent: var(--acc-5); }
.quote-card:hover{ transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow:0 18px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
.quote-card p{ font-family:var(--f-display); font-style:italic; font-size:1.08rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.5; }
.quote-card .who{ font-family:var(--f-body); font-size:11px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.06em; color:var(--accent); font-weight:600; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .quote-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ---------- Marquee (client brands) ---------- */
.marquee{ overflow:hidden; border-top:1px solid var(--dark-line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--dark-line); padding:26px 0; }
.marquee-track{ display:flex; width:max-content; gap:64px; animation: marquee 32s linear infinite; }
@media (hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
  .marquee:hover .marquee-track{ animation-play-state: paused; }
}
.marquee-track span{ font-family:var(--f-body); font-size:15px; letter-spacing:0.04em; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.78); white-space:nowrap; }
@keyframes marquee{ from{ transform:translateX(0);} to{ transform:translateX(-50%);} }

/* ---------- Image scroller (side by side reel) ---------- */
.reel{ overflow:hidden; }
.reel-track{ display:flex; gap:14px; width:max-content; animation: reel 40s linear infinite; }
.reel:hover .reel-track{ animation-play-state:paused; }
.reel-track img{ height:260px; width:auto; object-fit:cover; }
@keyframes reel{ from{ transform:translateX(0);} to{ transform:translateX(-50%);} }

/* ---------- Instagram embed block ---------- */
.insta-block{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap:48px; align-items:center; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .insta-block{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:28px; } }
.insta-copy .handle{ font-family:var(--f-body); font-size:14px; color:var(--ink); margin-top:10px; }
.insta-btn{
  margin-top:26px; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  border:1px solid var(--ink); padding:12px 22px; font-family:var(--f-body); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.insta-btn:hover{ background:var(--ink); color:#fff; }
.insta-embed-wrap{ min-height:400px; border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--paper); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding:20px; }
.insta-embed-wrap iframe{ width:100%; }

/* ---------- Contact / lead form ---------- */
.contact-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr; gap:0; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
@media (max-width:900px){ .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.contact-info{ background:var(--dark); color:#fff; padding:52px 44px; }
.contact-info h3{ color:#fff; font-size:1.6rem; }
.contact-info .desc{ color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8); margin-top:14px; max-width:38ch; }
.contact-list{ margin-top:38px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:22px; }
.contact-list li{ }
.contact-list .k{ font-family:var(--f-body); font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.88); }
.contact-list .v{ margin-top:6px; font-size:1.02rem; }
.contact-list a:hover{ color: var(--acc-1); }

.form-wrap{ padding:52px 44px; background:#fff; }
.form-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:20px; }
@media (max-width:560px){ .form-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.field{ margin-bottom:20px; }
.field label{ display:block; font-family:var(--f-body); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--grey); margin-bottom:8px; }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea{
  width:100%; border:none; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-strong); background:transparent;
  padding:11px 2px; color:var(--ink); transition: border-color .25s ease;
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus{ border-color:var(--ink); outline:none; }
.field textarea{ resize:vertical; min-height:96px; }
.submit-btn{
  margin-top:8px; background:var(--ink); color:#fff; border:none; padding:15px 30px;
  font-family:var(--f-body); font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; border-radius:4px;
  transition: background .3s ease, transform .25s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.submit-btn:hover{ background: var(--ink-soft); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 14px 26px rgba(0,0,0,0.18); }
.form-note{ margin-top:14px; font-size:12px; color:var(--grey-light); }

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.cta-band{
  background: var(--dark); color:#fff; padding:80px 0; text-align:center;
}
.cta-band h2{ color:#fff; font-size:clamp(1.8rem,4vw,2.6rem); max-width:22ch; margin:16px auto 0; }
.cta-actions{ margin-top:34px; display:flex; gap:16px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.btn{
  font-family:var(--f-body); font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:15px 28px; border:1px solid #fff; color:#fff; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  border-radius:4px; transition: all .3s ease;
}
.btn:hover{ background:#fff; color:var(--ink); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn.solid{ background:var(--ink); border-color:var(--ink); box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.16); }
.btn.solid:hover{ background:var(--ink-soft); border-color:var(--ink-soft); color:#fff; box-shadow:0 16px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.22); }
.btn.ink{ border-color:var(--ink); color:var(--ink); }
.btn.ink:hover{ background:var(--ink); color:#fff; }

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer{ background: var(--dark); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); padding-top:80px; }
.footer-top{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:40px; padding-bottom:56px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--dark-line); }
@media (max-width:900px){ .footer-top{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .footer-top{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.footer-brand-row{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; }
.footer-brand-mark{ display:block; flex-shrink:0; }
.footer-brand-en{ font-family:var(--f-display); font-size:1.6rem; color:#fff; }
.footer-brand-hi{ font-family:var(--f-body); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.14em; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.86); margin-top:6px; }
.footer-tag{ margin-top:18px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.86); max-width:32ch; font-size:0.94rem; }
.footer-col h4{ color:#fff; font-family:var(--f-body); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:18px; font-weight:500; }
.footer-col ul li{ margin-bottom:11px; }
.footer-col a{ color:rgba(255,255,255,0.82); font-size:0.92rem; transition:color .25s ease; }
.footer-col a:hover{ color:#fff; }
.footer-social{ display:flex; gap:14px; margin-top:18px; }
.footer-social a{ width:36px; height:36px; border:1px solid var(--dark-line); border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:#fff; transition: border-color .25s ease, background .25s ease, transform .25s ease; }
.footer-social a:hover{ border-color:#fff; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.12); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.footer-bottom{ padding:26px 0; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.footer-bottom p{ font-size:0.82rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.82); }
.footer-bottom .made-by{ font-family:var(--f-body); letter-spacing:.03em; }
.footer-bottom .made-by a{ color:rgba(255,255,255,0.88); border-bottom:1px solid rgba(216,199,163,0.4); }
.footer-bottom .made-by a:hover{ color:#fff; border-color:#fff; }

/* ==========================================================================
   FLOATING ACTION BUTTONS — call + whatsapp
   ========================================================================== */
.fab-stack{
  position:fixed; right:22px; bottom:26px; z-index:150;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px;
}
.fab{
  width:56px; height:56px; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,0.28); color:#fff; position:relative;
  transition: transform .25s ease;
}
.fab:hover{ transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04); }
.fab.whatsapp{ background:#25D366; }
.fab.call{ background: var(--ink); }
.fab svg{ width:26px; height:26px; }
.fab .ping{ position:absolute; inset:-4px; border-radius:50%; border:1.5px solid #25D366; animation:ping 2.4s ease-out infinite; }
@keyframes ping{ 0%{ transform:scale(.9); opacity:.8; } 100%{ transform:scale(1.5); opacity:0; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   UTILITIES
   ========================================================================== */
.mt-0{ margin-top:0 !important; }
.reveal{ opacity:0; transform: translateY(26px); transition: opacity .8s ease, transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1); }
.reveal.in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
.grey{ color: var(--grey); }
.center{ text-align:center; }
.divider-sm{ width:44px; height:1px; background:var(--ink); margin:18px 0; }

/* Service detail page */
.svc-detail-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap:64px; align-items:start; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .svc-detail-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:32px; } }
.svc-scope li{ display:flex; gap:14px; padding:16px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
.svc-scope li:last-child{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
.svc-scope .n{ font-family:var(--f-body); font-size:12px; color:var(--ink); padding-top:2px; }
.svc-scope .t{ font-weight:600; font-size:0.98rem; }
.svc-scope .d{ color:var(--grey); font-size:0.92rem; margin-top:4px; }
.related-services{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:14px; margin-top:8px; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .related-services{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
.related-services a{
  background:#fff; padding:22px 20px; font-size:0.88rem; font-weight:600;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:6px; box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}
.related-services a:hover{ transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 16px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.09); color:var(--ink); }

/* ---------- Project filter tabs ---------- */
.filter-row{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; margin-bottom:44px; }
.filter-btn{
  font-family: var(--f-body); font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.07em; text-transform:uppercase;
  border:1px solid var(--line-strong); background:transparent; color:var(--ink-soft);
  padding:10px 18px; border-radius:999px; transition: all .25s ease;
}
.filter-btn:hover{ border-color: var(--ink); color: var(--ink); }
.filter-btn.active{ background: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); color:#fff; }

.project-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:26px; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .project-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:600px){ .project-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.project-card{ --accent: var(--acc-1); display:block; opacity:1; transform:none; transition: opacity .35s ease, transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease; }
.project-card:nth-child(7n+1){ --accent: var(--acc-1); }
.project-card:nth-child(7n+2){ --accent: var(--acc-2); }
.project-card:nth-child(7n+3){ --accent: var(--acc-3); }
.project-card:nth-child(7n+4){ --accent: var(--acc-4); }
.project-card:nth-child(7n+5){ --accent: var(--acc-5); }
.project-card:nth-child(7n+6){ --accent: var(--acc-6); }
.project-card:nth-child(7n+7){ --accent: var(--acc-7); }
.project-card.hide{ display:none; }
.project-card .thumb{
  position:relative; aspect-ratio:4/3; overflow:hidden; background:var(--paper);
  border-radius:6px; border-top:3px solid var(--accent);
  box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); transition: box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.project-card:hover{ transform: translateY(-5px); }
.project-card:hover .thumb{ box-shadow:0 18px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.12); }
.project-card .thumb img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1); }
.project-card:hover .thumb img{ transform:scale(1.06); }
.project-card .badge{
  position:absolute; top:14px; left:14px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.92); backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
  font-family:var(--f-body); font-size:10px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--accent); font-weight:600;
  padding:6px 12px;
}
.project-card .pmeta{ padding:18px 2px 0; }
.project-card h3{ font-size:1.15rem; font-weight:600; }
.project-card .ploc{ font-family:var(--f-body); font-size:11px; color:var(--grey); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.05em; margin-top:6px; }

/* ---------- Blog ---------- */
.blog-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .blog-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:600px){ .blog-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.blog-card{
  --accent: var(--acc-1);
  background:#fff; display:flex; flex-direction:column; overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:6px; border-top:3px solid var(--accent);
  box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.blog-card:nth-child(3n+1){ --accent: var(--acc-2); }
.blog-card:nth-child(3n+2){ --accent: var(--acc-6); }
.blog-card:nth-child(3n+3){ --accent: var(--acc-1); }
.blog-card:hover{ transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 22px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.09); }
.blog-card .thumb{ aspect-ratio:16/10; overflow:hidden; background:var(--paper); }
.blog-card .thumb img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1); }
.blog-card:hover .thumb img{ transform:scale(1.06); }
.blog-card .bbody{ padding:26px 26px 30px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; flex:1; }
.blog-card .bmeta{ font-family:var(--f-body); font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--accent); font-weight:600; }
.blog-card h3{ font-size:1.28rem; font-weight:600; line-height:1.3; }
.blog-card p{ color:var(--grey); font-size:0.92rem; flex:1; }
.blog-card .read{ font-family:var(--f-body); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--accent); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; margin-top:6px; font-weight:600; }
.blog-card .read::after{ content:"→"; transition: transform .25s ease; }
.blog-card:hover .read::after{ transform: translateX(5px); }

.post-body{ max-width:74ch; margin:0 auto; }
.post-body p{ color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:20px; font-size:1.05rem; }
.post-body h2{ font-size:1.6rem; margin:38px 0 16px; }
.post-cover{ aspect-ratio:16/8; overflow:hidden; margin-bottom:8px; }
.post-cover img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }

/* ---------- Poster / cover banner (homepage) ---------- */
.poster-banner{
  position:relative; height: clamp(320px, 45vw, 5600px); width:100%;
  overflow:hidden; background: var(--dark);
}
: .poster-img{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position: center 50%; }

.poster-overlay{
  position:relative; z-index:1; height:100%; display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:22px; text-align:center; padding:0 24px;
}
.poster-mark{ width:clamp(48px,6.5vw,80px); height:auto; filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.35)); }
.poster-caption{
  font-family:var(--f-display); font-style:italic; color:#fff;
  font-size:clamp(1rem,2vw,1.4rem); max-width:26ch;
}

/* ---------- Brand sign-off strip (About page) ---------- */
.brand-signoff{ padding:64px 0; display:flex; justify-content:center; background:var(--paper); }
.signoff-mark{ width:clamp(140px,16vw,200px); height:auto; }
/* Full-width joint team cover */
/* JOINT TEAM PHOTO - FINAL */
#team-cover {
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: 0 !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
}

#team-cover .wrap {
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

#team-cover .cover-photo {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: 0 !important;
    aspect-ratio: auto !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    border-radius: 24px !important;
    line-height: 0 !important;
}

#team-cover .cover-photo img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: 0 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    display: block !important;
    object-fit: fill !important;
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #team-cover {
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    #team-cover .wrap {
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    #team-cover .cover-photo {
        width: 100% !important;
        border-radius: 18px !important;
    }

    #team-cover .cover-photo img {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: auto !important;
    }
}