/* ==========================================================================
   TEPHRA ELECTRO MECHANICAL CONTRACTING L.L.C.
   Warm Architectural Linen & Espresso Design System (Timberly / Luxury Aesthetic)
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400;1,600&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=JetBrains+Mono:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Warm Architectural Linen & Espresso Palette (Timberly Luxury Theme) */
  --bg-deep: #efe5d9;
  /* Exact sampled linen background: RGB(239, 229, 217) */
  --bg-primary: #efe5d9;
  /* Main canvas background */
  --bg-secondary: #e6dacb;
  /* Harmonious deeper sand for subtle depth */
  --bg-tertiary: #dcd0bf;
  /* Travertine accent tone */
  --bg-card: #f8f3ec;
  /* Warm linen travertine card */
  --bg-card-dark: #27221e;
  /* Deep espresso dark card: RGB(39, 34, 30) */
  --bg-card-hover: #ffffff;
  --bg-glass: rgba(239, 229, 217, 0.94);
  /* Warm backdrop blur */
  --color-obsidian: #1c1917;
  /* Deep espresso obsidian */

  --accent-cyan: #27221e;
  --accent-cyan-glow: rgba(39, 34, 30, 0.12);
  --accent-gold: #9e7846;
  /* Architectural bronze / brass */
  --accent-gold-glow: rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.22);
  --accent-emerald: #15803d;
  --accent-blue: #27221e;

  --text-white: #ffffff;
  --text-primary: #1c1917;
  /* Espresso dark text */
  --text-secondary: #584f47;
  /* Muted warm brown body text */
  --text-muted: #847a71;
  /* Small label taupe */
  --text-dim: #a69c92;
  --text-inverse: #fefcf9;

  --border-subtle: rgba(45, 35, 25, 0.12);
  --border-medium: rgba(45, 35, 25, 0.22);
  --border-cyan: rgba(39, 34, 30, 0.25);
  --border-gold: rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.35);

  /* Typography: Cormorant Garamond Serif + Modern Inter + JetBrains Mono */
  --font-serif: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-display: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;

  /* Layout */
  --container-max: 1440px;
  --header-height: 88px;
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-slow: 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  background-color: var(--bg-deep);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  background-color: var(--bg-deep);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

button,
input,
textarea,
select {
  font-family: inherit;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: clamp(1.15rem, 3.8vw, 2.5rem);
  padding-right: clamp(1.15rem, 3.8vw, 2.5rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Typography & Editorial Badges
   ========================================================================== */

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.serif-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.text-gradient {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.text-cyan {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.mono {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.hud-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(31, 27, 24, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hud-badge::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--accent-gold);
}

.section-number {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  display: block;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.lead-text {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 720px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Navigation Bar (Warm Linen Glass)
   ========================================================================== */

.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--header-height);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  background: transparent;
}

/* On transparent hero / banner state (before scroll) */
.site-header:not(.scrolled) .brand-logo .logo-main {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.site-header:not(.scrolled) .brand-logo .logo-sub {
  color: #f4d9b6;
}

.site-header:not(.scrolled) .nav-link {
  color: #f8f3ec;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.site-header:not(.scrolled) .nav-link:hover,
.site-header:not(.scrolled) .nav-link.active {
  color: #e2be8a;
}

.site-header:not(.scrolled) .nav-link::after {
  background: #e2be8a;
}

.site-header:not(.scrolled) .header-cta-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9e7846 0%, #b89569 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.3);
}

.site-header:not(.scrolled) .header-cta-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b89569 0%, #9e7846 100%);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.site-header:not(.scrolled) .mobile-toggle {
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

/* Scrolled state */
.site-header.scrolled {
  background-color: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(45, 35, 25, 0.08);
}

.site-header.scrolled .brand-logo .logo-main {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-shadow: none;
}

.site-header.scrolled .brand-logo .logo-sub {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.site-header.scrolled .nav-link {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-shadow: none;
}

.site-header.scrolled .nav-link:hover,
.site-header.scrolled .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.site-header.scrolled .nav-link::after {
  background: var(--text-primary);
}

.site-header.scrolled .header-cta-btn {
  background: #1f1b18;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #1f1b18;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(31, 27, 24, 0.15);
}

.site-header.scrolled .header-cta-btn:hover {
  background: #9e7846;
  border-color: #9e7846;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.site-header.scrolled .mobile-toggle {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-logo .logo-main {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1;
}

.brand-logo .logo-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Mobile-only CTA element: strictly hidden on desktop nav */
.mobile-menu-cta-item {
  display: none !important;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(1rem, 1.7vw, 2.2rem);
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--text-primary);
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.header-cta-btn {
  display: none;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.72rem 1.65rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .header-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
  }
}

/* Pill Buttons (Timberly Style) */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

.btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.97);
}

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

.btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.btn-primary {
  background: #1f1b18;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #1f1b18;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(31, 27, 24, 0.15);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-primary:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.97);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: rgba(31, 27, 24, 0.3);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: #1f1b18;
  border-color: #1f1b18;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.97);
}

/* Accessible Mobile Menu Toggle (44x44px Touch Target) */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mobile-toggle:hover,
.mobile-toggle:focus-visible {
  background: rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   01 — Hero Section with Warm Natural Harmony
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: var(--header-height);
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #27221e;
}

.hero-canvas-container {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

#heroCanvas {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-backdrop-image {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.82;
  filter: contrast(1.06) brightness(0.92);
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-vignette {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(39, 34, 30, 0.55) 0%,
      rgba(39, 34, 30, 0.25) 35%,
      rgba(39, 34, 30, 0.45) 65%,
      rgba(239, 229, 217, 0.88) 90%,
      #efe5d9 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 900px;
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
}

.hero-content .hud-badge {
  background: rgba(39, 34, 30, 0.65);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #f4d9b6;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.hero-content .hud-badge::before {
  background: #f4d9b6;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #f4d9b6;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 6.5vw, 6.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-style: italic;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: #f4d9b6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.8vw, 1.18rem);
  color: #f4eee6;
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-actions .btn-primary {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #1f1b18;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.hero-actions .btn-primary:hover {
  background: #9e7846;
  border-color: #9e7846;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.4);
}

.hero-actions .btn-outline {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  color: #ffffff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.hero-actions .btn-outline:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  color: #1f1b18;
}

.hero-telemetry {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2.5rem;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 2;
}

.telemetry-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #dcd0bf;
}

.telemetry-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.telemetry-item-disciplines {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .telemetry-item-disciplines {
    display: flex;
  }
}

.telemetry-item .val {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Company-Related Page Banner (Subpages: Contact, About, Services, Projects)
   ========================================================================== */

.page-banner {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 440px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 3rem);
  padding-bottom: 4.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #27221e;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.page-banner-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 0;
}

.page-banner-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.78;
  filter: contrast(1.08) brightness(0.88);
  transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.page-banner:hover .page-banner-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.page-banner-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(31, 27, 24, 0.65) 0%,
      rgba(31, 27, 24, 0.35) 45%,
      rgba(31, 27, 24, 0.8) 85%,
      var(--bg-deep) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-banner-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 960px;
}

.page-banner-content .hud-badge {
  background: rgba(39, 34, 30, 0.75);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #f4d9b6;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.page-banner-content .hud-badge::before {
  background: #f4d9b6;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #f4d9b6;
}

.page-banner-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.5vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.page-banner-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: #f4d9b6;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   02 & 03 — Engineered to Work & Horizontal Stats Bar (Timberly Design)
   ========================================================================== */

.section-padding {
  padding: 7rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

/* About Layout (Image Left + Story Right like Timberly) */
.about-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-visual {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(45, 35, 25, 0.1);
  background: #27221e;
  height: 480px;
}

.about-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-visual:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.about-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Horizontal Stats Bar (Timberly: 250+ | 10+ | 98% | 15+ design) */
.stats-horizontal-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  margin-top: 5.5rem;
  padding-top: 3.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
}

.stat-h-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.stat-h-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.stat-h-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 4vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.stat-h-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(45, 35, 25, 0.08);
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   04 — Vision + Mission (Purpose + Principle)
   ========================================================================== */

.vision-mission-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

/* Dark Espresso Cards like Timberly Bottom Advantage Cards */
.vm-card {
  background: var(--bg-card-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 3rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(31, 27, 24, 0.15);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}

.vm-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(31, 27, 24, 0.25);
}

.vm-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: block;
}

.vm-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.vm-subtext {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   05 — Complete MEP (Capabilities: High-End Photographic 2x2 Grid)
   ========================================================================== */

.capabilities-section-header {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.capabilities-header-col-main {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.capabilities-header-col-side {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   05 — Complete Turnkey MEP Capabilities (Connected Lifecycle Architecture)
   ========================================================================== */

.capabilities-showcase-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle Architectural Ambient Grid */
.capabilities-ambient-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(20, 17, 15, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(20, 17, 15, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 80%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.capabilities-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* 01. Refined Cinematic Header Row */
.capabilities-intro-header {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.capabilities-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.eyebrow-line {
  width: 28px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  display: inline-block;
}

.eyebrow-text {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.capabilities-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--color-obsidian);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.title-gold-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1c1917 0%, #9e7846 60%, #c5a065 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  display: inline-block;
}

.capabilities-main-lead {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #574d44;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 660px;
}

.capabilities-intro-action {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  text-align: right;
}

.capabilities-credential-strip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #6e6459;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(20, 17, 15, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(20, 17, 15, 0.09);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.credential-sep {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
}

.capabilities-primary-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   02. Connected Lifecycle Timeline Rail (Design → Build → Install → Maintain)
   ========================================================================== */
.lifecycle-timeline-rail {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
  padding: 1rem 0 1.5rem 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  backdrop-filter: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
}

/* Precision Segmented Lifecycle Connector */
.lifecycle-segment {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(0.75rem + 22px);
  left: calc(0.85rem + 44px + 12px);
  right: calc(-2rem + 0.85rem - 12px);
  height: 2px;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.segment-track {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.12);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Base progress line drawn on scroll reveal */
.segment-track::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      #1c1917 0%,
      #9e7846 40%,
      #e2be8a 70%,
      #9e7846 100%);
  transform-origin: left center;
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transition: transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.lifecycle-timeline-rail.is-revealed .lifecycle-step-node[data-phase="1"] .segment-track::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.lifecycle-timeline-rail.is-revealed .lifecycle-step-node[data-phase="2"] .segment-track::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

.lifecycle-timeline-rail.is-revealed .lifecycle-step-node[data-phase="3"] .segment-track::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transition-delay: 0.6s;
}

/* Sequential traveling pulse beam across the segments */
.segment-beam {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -80px;
  width: 80px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      transparent 0%,
      rgba(226, 190, 138, 0.4) 30%,
      #ffffff 75%,
      #b89569 95%,
      transparent 100%);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(226, 190, 138, 0.9));
  opacity: 0;
}

.lifecycle-timeline-rail.is-revealed .segment-beam {
  opacity: 1;
}

.lifecycle-timeline-rail.is-revealed .lifecycle-step-node[data-phase="1"] .segment-beam {
  animation: segmentPulse 3.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.lifecycle-timeline-rail.is-revealed .lifecycle-step-node[data-phase="2"] .segment-beam {
  animation: segmentPulse 3.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
  animation-delay: 0.8s;
}

.lifecycle-timeline-rail.is-revealed .lifecycle-step-node[data-phase="3"] .segment-beam {
  animation: segmentPulse 3.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
  animation-delay: 1.6s;
}

@keyframes segmentPulse {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  20% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  80% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(calc(100% + 90px));
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* Milestone Unit */
.lifecycle-step-node {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  outline: none;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Staggered sequential scroll reveal */
.lifecycle-timeline-rail.is-revealed .lifecycle-step-node {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.lifecycle-timeline-rail.is-revealed .lifecycle-step-node:nth-of-type(1) {
  transition: opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.1s, transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.1s;
}

.lifecycle-timeline-rail.is-revealed .lifecycle-step-node:nth-of-type(2) {
  transition: opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.25s, transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.25s;
}

.lifecycle-timeline-rail.is-revealed .lifecycle-step-node:nth-of-type(3) {
  transition: opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.4s, transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.4s;
}

.lifecycle-timeline-rail.is-revealed .lifecycle-step-node:nth-of-type(4) {
  transition: opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.55s, transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.55s;
}

/* Hover Elevation & Focus on linen background */
.lifecycle-step-node:hover,
.lifecycle-step-node:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -6px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.08);
}

/* Milestone Node Circle Marker */
.node-marker-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  z-index: 3;
}

.node-num-circle {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.16);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-obsidian, #1c1917);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Phase 01 origin highlight */
.lifecycle-step-node[data-phase="1"] .node-num-circle {
  border-color: rgba(184, 149, 105, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(184, 149, 105, 0.15), inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* Node Illumination on Hover */
.lifecycle-step-node:hover .node-num-circle,
.lifecycle-step-node:focus-visible .node-num-circle {
  background: var(--color-obsidian, #1c1917);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold, #b89569);
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(184, 149, 105, 0.2), 0 8px 20px rgba(20, 17, 15, 0.18);
}

.node-halo-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.lifecycle-step-node:hover .node-halo-pulse {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Milestone Content */
.step-node-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.step-node-phase {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--accent-gold, #9e7846);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.step-node-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-obsidian, #1c1917);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.step-node-title .title-text {
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), color 0.3s ease;
}

.lifecycle-step-node:hover .step-node-title .title-text {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: #0c0b0a;
}

.milestone-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  color: #a69c92;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), color 0.35s ease;
}

.lifecycle-step-node:hover .milestone-arrow {
  color: var(--accent-gold, #b89569);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.step-node-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #675c51;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 450;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.lifecycle-step-node:hover .step-node-desc {
  color: #3f3730;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .lifecycle-connector-track::before {
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .lifecycle-connector-beam {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .lifecycle-step-node {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* 03. Photographic 2x2 Connected Lifecycle Cards */
.capabilities-grid-2x2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.capability-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #090e16;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(10, 16, 23, 0.12), 0 2px 6px rgba(10, 16, 23, 0.06);
  min-height: 310px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.capability-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 56px rgba(10, 16, 23, 0.28);
  border-color: rgba(226, 190, 138, 0.42);
}

.capability-card-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.capability-card-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center right;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.capability-card:hover .capability-card-bg img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.capability-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      #090e16 0%,
      #090e16 22%,
      rgba(9, 14, 22, 0.95) 38%,
      rgba(9, 14, 22, 0.72) 54%,
      rgba(9, 14, 22, 0.22) 72%,
      rgba(9, 14, 22, 0.02) 86%,
      transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.capability-card-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 2.25rem 2.25rem 2rem 2.25rem;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.capability-card-header-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.capability-card-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4));
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease;
}

.capability-card:hover .capability-card-icon {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #e2be8a;
}

.capability-spec-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #f4d9b6;
  background: rgba(9, 14, 22, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 190, 138, 0.35);
  padding: 0.32rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.capability-card-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.capability-card-step {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.capability-card-step .step-dash {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.capability-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 0.65rem 0;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.capability-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 310px;
}

.capability-card-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.capability-learn-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.capability-learn-more .learn-more-icon {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.capability-card:hover .capability-learn-more {
  color: #e2be8a;
}

.capability-card:hover .capability-learn-more .learn-more-icon {
  border-color: #e2be8a;
  background-color: rgba(226, 190, 138, 0.2);
  color: #e2be8a;
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .capabilities-intro-header {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .capabilities-intro-action {
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .lifecycle-timeline-rail {
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1rem 0;
  }

  .lifecycle-segment {
    right: calc(-1.25rem + 0.75rem - 10px);
  }

  .step-node-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .capabilities-intro-header {
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  }

  .capabilities-intro-action {
    width: 100%;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .capabilities-credential-strip {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .capabilities-credential-strip span {
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .capabilities-primary-cta {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  /* Mobile Vertical Step-by-Step Lifecycle Timeline */
  .lifecycle-timeline-rail {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.35rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 0 2rem 0;
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    position: relative;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  /* 2-Column Vertical Milestone Layout: Left Node, Right Content */
  .lifecycle-step-node {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    position: relative;
  }

  .node-marker-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  /* Vertical Segment from bottom of Node to top of next Node */
  .lifecycle-segment {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(0.65rem + 44px + 6px);
    bottom: calc(-1.35rem + 0.65rem - 6px);
    left: calc(0.5rem + 21px);
    right: auto;
    width: 2px;
    height: auto;
  }

  .segment-track {
    width: 2px;
    height: 100%;
  }

  .segment-track::before {
    transform-origin: top center;
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  }

  .lifecycle-timeline-rail.is-revealed .segment-track::before {
    transform: scaleY(1);
  }

  .segment-beam {
    top: -50px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(226, 190, 138, 0.4) 30%,
        #ffffff 75%,
        #b89569 95%,
        transparent 100%);
  }

  .lifecycle-timeline-rail.is-revealed .lifecycle-step-node[data-phase="1"] .segment-beam {
    animation: segmentPulseVertical 3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
    animation-delay: 0s;
  }

  .lifecycle-timeline-rail.is-revealed .lifecycle-step-node[data-phase="2"] .segment-beam {
    animation: segmentPulseVertical 3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
    animation-delay: 0.75s;
  }

  .lifecycle-timeline-rail.is-revealed .lifecycle-step-node[data-phase="3"] .segment-beam {
    animation: segmentPulseVertical 3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
    animation-delay: 1.5s;
  }

  @keyframes segmentPulseVertical {
    0% {
      transform: translateY(0);
      opacity: 0;
    }

    20% {
      opacity: 1;
    }

    80% {
      opacity: 1;
    }

    100% {
      transform: translateY(calc(100% + 60px));
      opacity: 0;
    }
  }

  .step-node-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .step-node-desc {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
  }

  .capabilities-grid-2x2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .capability-card {
    min-height: 290px;
  }

  .capability-card-content {
    padding: 1.85rem 1.6rem;
  }

  .capability-card-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
        #090e16 0%,
        rgba(9, 14, 22, 0.96) 55%,
        rgba(9, 14, 22, 0.72) 82%,
        transparent 100%);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .capabilities-credential-strip {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem;
    gap: 0.35rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
}

/* Fallback for dark-feature-card */
.dark-feature-card {
  background: var(--bg-card-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(31, 27, 24, 0.18);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.dark-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(31, 27, 24, 0.3);
}

.dark-feature-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  color: #dcd0bf;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.dark-feature-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.dark-feature-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #a69c92;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .capabilities-section-header {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .capabilities-grid-2x2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .capability-card {
    min-height: 250px;
  }

  .capability-card-content {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .capability-card-top {
    max-width: 290px;
  }

  .capability-card-overlay {
    background:
      linear-gradient(90deg,
        #0c131d 0%,
        rgba(12, 19, 29, 0.94) 52%,
        rgba(12, 19, 29, 0.6) 80%,
        rgba(12, 19, 29, 0.15) 100%);
  }
}

.text-link-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-top: 2rem;
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.text-link-arrow:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  gap: 0.9rem;
}

.capabilities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.capability-card {
  background: var(--bg-card-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(31, 27, 24, 0.12);
}

.capability-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(31, 27, 24, 0.25);
}

.cap-index {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: block;
}

.cap-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.cap-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   06, 07, 08 — Services (Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing)
   ========================================================================== */

.service-block {
  display: none;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(45, 35, 25, 0.06);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.service-block.active {
  display: block;
  animation: fadeInServiceBlock 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeInServiceBlock {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.service-block:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(45, 35, 25, 0.09);
}

.service-block-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
}

.service-info {
  padding: 4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.service-visual {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 480px;
}

.service-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.service-block:hover .service-visual img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.service-visual-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(239, 229, 217, 0.25) 0%, transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.service-item-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem 2rem;
}

.service-item-li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.service-item-li svg {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.service-item-li strong {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .service-block-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .service-visual {
    min-height: 320px;
  }

  .service-info {
    padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem;
  }

  .service-item-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Service Detail View — Architectural Corporate Experience
   ========================================================================== */

.service-detail-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  padding: 5rem 0 7rem;
}

/* Header Narrative & Metadata Strip */
.service-detail-overview {
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

.service-overview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.service-overview-narrative .service-overview-lead {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-overview-narrative .service-overview-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.service-spec-matrix {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.1);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -10px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.06);
}

.service-spec-matrix-title {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.service-spec-matrix-title::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
}

.service-spec-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}

.service-spec-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.service-spec-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.service-spec-val {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: right;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Deliverables Section */
.service-deliverables-heading {
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.service-deliverables-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.22);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
}

.service-deliverables-eyebrow .hud-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.6);
}

.service-deliverables-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.service-deliverables-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 820px;
}

/* Deliverables Grid */
.deliverables-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.deliverable-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.09);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2.25rem 2rem 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.deliverable-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9e7846 0%, #b89569 100%);
  transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.deliverable-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 42px -12px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.35);
}

.deliverable-card:hover::before {
  width: 100%;
}

.deliverable-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.deliverable-index-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
  background: rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.2);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.deliverable-status-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.deliverable-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.deliverable-card:hover .deliverable-title {
  color: #0c0b0a;
}

.deliverable-bullet-icon {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.deliverable-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ENGINEERING DISCIPLINES: Architectural Selector & Corresponding Service Lists
   ========================================================================== */

.discipline-selector-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  padding-bottom: 0;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.discipline-nav-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 1.1rem 2rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  margin-bottom: -1px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.discipline-nav-btn .disc-btn-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  background: rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.25);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.discipline-nav-btn:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.4);
}

.discipline-nav-btn.active {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-bottom-color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.05);
}

.discipline-nav-btn.active .disc-btn-num {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .discipline-nav-btn {
    padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VERIFIED DELIVERABLES & SYSTEMS: High-End Architectural Gridview
   ========================================================================== */

.mep-items-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.mep-item-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(45, 35, 25, 0.1);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -6px rgba(45, 35, 25, 0.05), 0 2px 6px -1px rgba(45, 35, 25, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.mep-item-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -12px rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.22), 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(45, 35, 25, 0.06);
}

.mep-card-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background: #1e1916;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.mep-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.4s ease;
}

.mep-item-card:hover .mep-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.mep-card-media-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14, 11, 9, 0.3) 0%, rgba(14, 11, 9, 0.05) 45%, rgba(14, 11, 9, 0.75) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.mep-card-spec-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: #f7e2c5;
  background: rgba(22, 18, 15, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.45);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.mep-card-scope-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.95), rgba(120, 90, 50, 0.95));
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.mep-card-zoom-btn {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  z-index: 2;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(22, 18, 15, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.mep-item-card:hover .mep-card-zoom-btn {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.mep-card-body {
  padding: 1.75rem 1.85rem 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.mep-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.35;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.mep-card-title-bullet {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.5);
}

.mep-item-card:hover .mep-card-title {
  color: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
}

.mep-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
  min-height: 4.5rem;
}

.mep-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(45, 35, 25, 0.08);
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.mep-card-status {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mep-status-pulse {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22c55e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.6);
  display: inline-block;
  animation: mep-pulse-dot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes mep-pulse-dot {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 0.4;
    transform: scale(0.85);
  }
}

.mep-card-inspect-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: rgba(45, 35, 25, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(45, 35, 25, 0.12);
  padding: 0.38rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.mep-card-inspect-link:hover {
  background: var(--text-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--text-primary);
}

.mep-card-inspect-link svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.mep-card-inspect-link:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Panoramic Featured Highlight Card */
.mep-panoramic-featured {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #27221e 0%, #1a1614 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.35);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -10px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.2);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr;
  align-items: stretch;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.mep-panoramic-featured:hover {
  border-color: rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px -10px rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.25);
}

.mep-panoramic-media {
  position: relative;
  background: #151210;
  min-height: 240px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.mep-panoramic-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.mep-panoramic-featured:hover .mep-panoramic-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.mep-panoramic-body {
  padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.mep-panoramic-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: #f4d9b6;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.mep-panoramic-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.mep-panoramic-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #c4b7a8;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  max-width: 820px;
}

.mep-panoramic-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.mep-panoramic-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.mep-panoramic-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #f4d9b6;
  background: rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.35);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Lightbox Modal */
.mep-lightbox-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 10000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
}

.mep-lightbox-modal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.mep-lightbox-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 12, 10, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}

.mep-lightbox-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 960px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.mep-lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -48px;
  right: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.mep-lightbox-close:hover {
  background: #9e7846;
  border-color: #9e7846;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.mep-lightbox-card {
  background: #1c1917;
  border: 1px solid rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.35);
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
}

.mep-lightbox-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  background: #0d0b0a;
  min-height: 440px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

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

.mep-lightbox-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #f4d9b6;
  background: rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.4);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.mep-lightbox-info {
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.mep-lightbox-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: #9e7846;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mep-lightbox-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.mep-lightbox-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.mep-lightbox-footer {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.mep-lightbox-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.mep-lightbox-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #f4d9b6;
  background: rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.3);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .mep-items-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .mep-panoramic-featured {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mep-panoramic-body {
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mep-items-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mep-lightbox-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mep-lightbox-image-wrap {
    min-height: 280px;
  }

  .mep-lightbox-info {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* Detail Page Discipline Quick Switcher Bar */
.mep-detail-switcher {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.mep-detail-switch-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -4px rgba(45, 35, 25, 0.06);
}

.mep-detail-switch-btn:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.35);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.mep-detail-switch-btn.active {
  background: #27221e;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -6px rgba(39, 34, 30, 0.3);
}

.mep-detail-switch-btn.active .disc-tab-number {
  background: rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.3);
  color: #f4d9b6;
}

/* MEP Lightbox Modal */
.mep-lightbox-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 10000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.mep-lightbox-modal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.mep-lightbox-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 12, 10, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}

.mep-lightbox-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 960px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  transform: scale(0.94) translateY(12px);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.mep-lightbox-modal.active .mep-lightbox-container {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.mep-lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -46px;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.mep-lightbox-close:hover {
  background: rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.85);
  border-color: #f4d9b6;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.mep-lightbox-card {
  background: #27221e;
  border: 1px solid rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.4);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.mep-lightbox-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 520px;
  background: #14110f;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mep-lightbox-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 520px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.mep-lightbox-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #f4d9b6;
  background: rgba(20, 17, 15, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.4);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mep-lightbox-info {
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
}

.mep-lightbox-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: #f4d9b6;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.mep-lightbox-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.mep-lightbox-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #c4b7a8;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.mep-lightbox-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
}

.mep-lightbox-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.mep-lightbox-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #f4d9b6;
  background: rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.3);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Authority Assurance & Visual Showcase Panel */
.service-assurance-stage {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.1);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px -12px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.07);
}

.service-stage-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
  background: #231d18;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -10px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.15);
}

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

.service-stage-image-wrap:hover .service-stage-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.service-stage-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  z-index: 2;
}

.service-stage-badge .dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
}

.service-assurance-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.assurance-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.assurance-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.8vw, 2.3rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.assurance-points {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 2.25rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.assurance-point-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.assurance-point-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.12);
  color: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.12rem;
}

.service-actions-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   09 — Project Record (The 31 Projects Portfolio)
   ========================================================================== */

.project-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.category-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tab-btn {
  background: rgba(31, 27, 24, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.tab-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.04);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.1);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.tab-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-color: rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.2);
}

.tab-btn.active {
  background: #1c1917;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #1c1917;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.18);
}

.search-box {
  position: relative;
  min-width: 320px;
}

.search-box input {
  width: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.12);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.25rem 0.7rem 2.6rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.search-box input:focus {
  border-color: #9e7846;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.15);
}

.search-box svg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 1rem;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: #9e7846;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Projects Grid & Ultra-Premium Architectural Cards
   ========================================================================== */

.projects-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(360px, 1fr));
  gap: 2.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .projects-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

.project-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #faf8f5 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(45, 35, 25, 0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 
    0 2px 4px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.02),
    0 10px 28px -4px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.05),
    0 20px 40px -12px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.04),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) inset;
  transition: 
    transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    border-color 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  outline: none;
  isolation: isolate;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

/* Dynamic Interactive Spotlight following Cursor */
.project-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    650px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%),
    rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.07),
    transparent 50%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Specular Shimmer / Light Beam Sweep Across Card on Hover */
.project-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -160%;
  width: 90%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    115deg,
    transparent 20%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) 45%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 50%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) 55%,
    transparent 80%
  );
  transform: skewX(-22deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
  opacity: 0;
}

.project-card:hover,
.project-card:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 
    0 24px 56px -12px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.12),
    0 10px 24px -6px rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.14),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.36),
    0 0 32px -8px rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.4);
}

.project-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.project-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  left: 180%;
  transition: left 0.95s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.4s ease;
}

/* Media Thumbnail Container */
.project-thumb {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  height: 245px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #14110f;
  border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
}

.project-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.8s ease;
}

.project-card:hover .project-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: contrast(1.03) brightness(1.02);
}

/* Cinematic Multi-stop Vignette */
.project-thumb-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(14, 12, 10, 0.48) 0%,
    rgba(14, 12, 10, 0.04) 36%,
    rgba(14, 12, 10, 0.18) 64%,
    rgba(14, 12, 10, 0.82) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: background 0.5s ease;
}

.project-card:hover .project-thumb-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(14, 12, 10, 0.38) 0%,
    rgba(14, 12, 10, 0.02) 36%,
    rgba(14, 12, 10, 0.14) 64%,
    rgba(14, 12, 10, 0.86) 100%
  );
}

/* Glass Badges */
.project-badge-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.05rem;
  left: 1.05rem;
  z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  background: rgba(16, 13, 11, 0.74);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #f5dfc6;
  padding: 0.36rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.project-card:hover .project-badge-num {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(245, 223, 198, 0.45);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.project-badge-cat {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.05rem;
  right: 1.05rem;
  z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  color: #1c1917;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  padding: 0.36rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease;
}

.project-card:hover .project-badge-cat {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
}

.badge-cat-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.45);
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.project-card:hover .badge-cat-dot {
  transform: scale(1.25);
}

.project-thumb-meta {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0.95rem;
  left: 1.15rem;
  right: 1.15rem;
  z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), letter-spacing 0.4s ease;
}

.project-thumb-meta::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 9px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: #9e7846;
  border-radius: 1px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.6);
  transition: width 0.4s ease;
}

.project-card:hover .project-thumb-meta {
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.project-card:hover .project-thumb-meta::before {
  width: 14px;
}

/* Card Body */
.project-body {
  padding: 1.85rem 1.8rem 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.project-loc {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.48rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.project-loc svg {
  color: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.project-card:hover .project-loc svg {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.project-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  transition: color 0.35s ease;
}

.project-card:hover .project-title {
  color: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
}

.project-discipline-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
}

.project-discipline-tags span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #554d45;
  background: rgba(39, 34, 30, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(39, 34, 30, 0.08);
  padding: 0.22rem 0.62rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.project-card:hover .project-discipline-tags span {
  background: rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.22);
  color: #7d5929;
}

.project-desc {
  font-size: 0.91rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #5d534b;
  margin: 0 0 1.35rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Card Footer */
.project-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1.15rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(39, 34, 30, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  position: relative;
}

.project-status-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.52rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.67rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #15803d;
  letter-spacing: 0.11em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Radar pulse animation on status dot */
.project-status-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #16a34a;
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.2);
}

.project-status-dot::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.55);
  animation: statusRadar 2.2s infinite ease-out;
}

@keyframes statusRadar {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.85);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  70% {
    transform: scale(2.2);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(2.4);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.project-link-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.77rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  color: #1c1917;
  transition: color 0.35s ease;
}

.project-card:hover .project-link-btn {
  color: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
}

/* Inspired by reference card's tactile action trigger */
.link-arrow-circle {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f7f4ee;
  border: 1px solid rgba(39, 34, 30, 0.11);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #1c1917;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.link-arrow-circle svg {
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.project-card:hover .link-arrow-circle {
  background: #1c1917;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #1c1917;
  transform: translateX(4px) scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.22);
}

.project-card:hover .link-arrow-circle svg {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10 — Interactive UAE / Dubai Project Map
   ========================================================================== */

.map-section {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.map-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 600px;
  background: #ede5d8;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

#projectMapSvg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}

.map-overlay-hud {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 320px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(45, 35, 25, 0.08);
}

.map-overlay-hud h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.map-overlay-hud p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.map-marker {
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.map-marker:hover {
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* Project Map Tooltip */
.map-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  background: #1f1b18;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 100;
  display: none;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  max-width: 280px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.map-tooltip-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.map-tooltip-meta {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11, 12, 13 — Premium Architectural Commitments & Governance Framework
   ========================================================================== */

.commitments-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0 7rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle Architectural Coordinate Canvas */
.commitments-grid-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.45;
  z-index: 0;
}

.commitments-grid-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
}

.commitments-grid-coords {
  position: absolute;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.35);
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  user-select: none;
}

.commitments-grid-coords.top-left {
  top: 1.75rem;
  left: 2rem;
}

.commitments-grid-coords.top-right {
  top: 1.75rem;
  right: 2rem;
}

/* 1. Hero / Section Intro */
.commitments-intro-stage {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.commitments-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.commitments-eyebrow-rule {
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
  display: inline-block;
}

.commitments-headline-composition {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.commitments-headline {
  margin: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.commit-head-dominant {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 5.8vw, 4.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.commit-head-offset {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.6vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-left: clamp(1rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
}

.commitments-drawn-line {
  height: 2px;
  width: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9e7846 0%, #c5a059 60%, transparent 100%);
  margin-top: 1rem;
  transition: width 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.commitments-section.is-revealed .commitments-drawn-line {
  width: min(340px, 80%);
}

.commitments-meta-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.08);
}

.commitments-support-text {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.support-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
  display: inline-block;
}

.commitments-status-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  background: rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.1);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

/* 2. Segmented Navigation Tabs */
.commitments-nav-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.commitments-segmented-nav {
  display: flex;
  background: rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.12);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.35rem;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.commit-tab-btn {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 7px;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  font-family: inherit;
  text-align: left;
}

.commit-tab-btn .tab-index {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
}

.commit-tab-btn .tab-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.commit-tab-btn .tab-spec-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  opacity: 0.6;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  display: inline-block;
}

.commit-tab-btn:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.commit-tab-btn.active {
  background: #1c1917;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #1c1917;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.16);
}

.commit-tab-btn.active .tab-index {
  color: #f4d9b6;
}

.commit-tab-btn.active .tab-spec-badge {
  opacity: 0.85;
  color: #f4d9b6;
}

.commitments-nav-indicator-track {
  height: 2px;
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.06);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 1px;
}

.commitments-nav-indicator-bar {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 33.333%;
  background: #9e7846;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), width 0.4s ease;
  border-radius: 1px;
}

/* 3. Chapter Panels */
.commitments-chapter-panel {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: chapterFadeIn 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes chapterFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.chapter-header-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.08);
}

.chapter-title-lead .chapter-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.chapter-title-lead .chapter-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.chapter-lead-text {
  max-width: 600px;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CHAPTER 01: Quality Editorial List & Blueprint Stage
   ========================================================================== */

.commitments-editorial-stage {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 350px;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.commitments-rows-column {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
}

/* Quality Vertical Progress Rail */
.quality-progress-rail {
  width: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  user-select: none;
}

.quality-progress-rail::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  left: 50%;
  width: 2px;
  background: rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.1);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-radius: 1px;
}

.quality-progress-line-fill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  left: 50%;
  width: 2px;
  height: 0%;
  background: #9e7846;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  transition: height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  border-radius: 1px;
}

.quality-rail-node {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.18);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.quality-rail-node.is-active {
  background: #1c1917;
  border-color: #9e7846;
  color: #f4d9b6;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.18);
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

/* Editorial Rows List */
.commitments-editorial-list {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.08);
}

.commitment-editorial-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px minmax(210px, 1.2fr) minmax(250px, 1.8fr) 44px;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.row-accent-bar {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 3.5px;
  background: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  border-radius: 2px 0 0 2px;
}

.row-num-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.row-large-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.row-micro-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.4);
}

.row-title-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.row-title-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.row-title-category {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.row-desc-col {
  padding-right: 0.5rem;
}

.row-desc-text {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

.row-arrow-col {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.row-arrow-circle {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Hover & Focus State on Commitment Row */
.commitment-editorial-row:hover,
.commitment-editorial-row.is-focused {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.05);
}

.commitment-editorial-row:hover .row-accent-bar,
.commitment-editorial-row.is-focused .row-accent-bar {
  transform: scaleY(1);
}

.commitment-editorial-row:hover .row-large-number,
.commitment-editorial-row.is-focused .row-large-number {
  color: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.commitment-editorial-row:hover .row-desc-text,
.commitment-editorial-row.is-focused .row-desc-text {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.commitment-editorial-row:hover .row-arrow-circle,
.commitment-editorial-row.is-focused .row-arrow-circle {
  background: #1c1917;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #1c1917;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Technical Engineering Blueprint Stage */
.commitments-blueprint-stage {
  position: sticky;
  top: 90px;
}

.blueprint-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.12);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.05);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blueprint-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.08);
}

.blueprint-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
}

.pulse-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.2);
  animation: pulseRate 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseRate {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.3);
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
}

.blueprint-serial {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  background: rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.05);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.blueprint-canvas-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 260px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}

.blueprint-svg-schematic {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.blueprint-rotating-rotor {
  transform-origin: 130px 130px;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.blueprint-svg-text {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  fill: #1c1917;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.blueprint-svg-subtext {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 8px;
  fill: #9e7846;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.blueprint-telemetry-readout {
  background: rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.08);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
}

.telemetry-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.telemetry-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.45);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

.telemetry-val {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
}

.telemetry-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.telemetry-snippet {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.telemetry-meta-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.1);
}

.meta-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  color: rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.45);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.meta-val {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CHAPTER 02: Health + Safety (HSE) Three Pillars
   ========================================================================== */

.hse-framework-pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.hse-pillar-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.hse-pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.08);
}

.pillar-header {
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.08);
}

.pillar-eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.pillar-index {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
}

.pillar-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.45);
}

.pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.pillar-summary {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

.pillar-principles-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.pillar-principle-item {
  background: rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.06);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.pillar-principle-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
  border-color: rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.04);
}

.principle-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.principle-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.principle-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.principle-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 1.45rem;
}

.hse-credentials-strip,
.env-credentials-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-around;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.1);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.03);
}

.cred-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.cred-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
}

.cred-label {
  color: rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.45);
}

.cred-val {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CHAPTER 03: Environment (REDUCE / PROTECT / CONSERVE)
   ========================================================================== */

.env-progression-banner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
  background: rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.08);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.env-step-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.env-step-label .step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

.env-step-label .step-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.env-flow-arrow {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.env-stages-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.env-stage-block {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.env-stage-block:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.08);
}

.env-stage-header {
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.08);
}

.stage-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stage-index {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
}

.stage-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.45);
}

.stage-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.stage-code {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
}

.stage-items-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.env-item-card {
  background: rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.06);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.env-item-card:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.04);
}

.item-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.item-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.item-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
  padding-left: 1.45rem;
}

.item-metric-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--accent-bronze, #9e7846);
  background: rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.08);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-left: 1.45rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Adaptations for Commitments Section
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .commitments-editorial-stage {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .commitments-blueprint-stage {
    position: static;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .hse-framework-pillars,
  .env-stages-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .commitments-section {
    padding: 4.5rem 0 5rem;
  }

  .commitments-grid-coords {
    display: none;
  }

  .commit-head-offset {
    margin-left: 0;
  }

  .commitments-meta-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .commitments-segmented-nav {
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .commitments-segmented-nav::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .commit-tab-btn {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    min-height: 48px;
  }

  .commit-tab-btn .tab-spec-badge {
    display: none;
  }

  .chapter-header-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .commitments-rows-column {
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .quality-progress-rail {
    display: none;
  }

  .commitment-editorial-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
    grid-template-areas:
      "num arrow"
      "title title"
      "desc desc";
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  }

  .row-num-col {
    grid-area: num;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .row-arrow-col {
    grid-area: arrow;
  }

  .row-title-col {
    grid-area: title;
  }

  .row-desc-col {
    grid-area: desc;
    padding-right: 0;
  }

  .hse-framework-pillars,
  .env-stages-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .env-progression-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .env-flow-arrow {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14 & 15 — Let's Build Together & Contact
   ========================================================================== */

.cta-banner {
  background-color: #1f1b18;
  background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(31, 27, 24, 0.86) 0%, rgba(31, 27, 24, 0.94) 100%), url('../images/banners/subpage_banner_mep.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 5.5rem 3rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(31, 27, 24, 0.18);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.cta-banner h2 {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.cta-banner .lead-text {
  color: #d1c8be;
}

.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.contact-info-panel {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.info-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(31, 27, 24, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #1f1b18;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.info-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.info-val {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(45, 35, 25, 0.06);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-input,
.form-textarea,
.form-select {
  width: 100%;
  background: #faf7f2;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-textarea:focus,
.form-select:focus {
  border-color: #1f1b18;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(31, 27, 24, 0.08);
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.form-msg-box {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: none;
}

.form-msg-box.success {
  display: block;
  background: #f0fdf4;
  border: 1px solid #86efac;
  color: #166534;
}

.form-msg-box.error {
  display: block;
  background: #fef2f2;
  border: 1px solid #fca5a5;
  color: #991b1b;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16 — Technical Footer
   ========================================================================== */

.site-footer {
  background: #181513;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 5.5rem 0 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.site-footer .logo-main {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.site-footer .logo-sub {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #a89f94;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #a89f94;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Modal / Slide-Over Project Drawer
   ========================================================================== */

.project-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(31, 27, 24, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  z-index: 2000;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-smooth);
}

.project-modal-backdrop.open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}

.project-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 600px;
  height: 100vh;
  background: #faf6f0;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  z-index: 2001;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: -15px 0 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.project-modal-backdrop.open .project-drawer {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.drawer-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(31, 27, 24, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.drawer-close-btn:hover {
  background: #1f1b18;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Adaptations & Multi-Device Breakpoint System
   Mobile (320px–599px) • Tablet (600px–1024px) • Desktop & Ultrawide (1200px+)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Tablet & Smaller Screens (<= 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  :root {
    --header-height: 76px;
  }

  .grid-2,
  .about-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.75rem;
  }

  .capabilities-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.75rem;
  }

  .stats-horizontal-bar {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.25rem 0;
  }

  .stat-h-item:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: none;
  }

  .capabilities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .service-block-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .service-info {
    padding: 2.5rem clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  }

  .contact-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .service-overview-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .service-assurance-stage {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    padding: 2.5rem;
  }

  /* Tablet & Mobile Slide-Out Frosted Glass Drawer */
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
  }

  .header-cta-btn {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--header-height);
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: calc(100dvh - var(--header-height));
    background: rgba(24, 20, 18, 0.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vh, 2.75rem) clamp(1.25rem, 5vw, 2.5rem);
    gap: 0;
    align-items: stretch;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                visibility 0.35s;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    z-index: 999;
  }

  .nav-menu.open {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  .nav-menu li {
    width: 100%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    transform: translateY(12px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  }

  .nav-menu.open li {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .nav-menu.open li:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 40ms; }
  .nav-menu.open li:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 80ms; }
  .nav-menu.open li:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 120ms; }
  .nav-menu.open li:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 160ms; }
  .nav-menu.open li:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 200ms; }
  .nav-menu.open li:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 240ms; }
  .nav-menu.open li:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 280ms; }
  .nav-menu.open li:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 320ms; }

  .nav-menu .nav-link {
    color: #f5ede4 !important;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 0.95rem 0.25rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    text-shadow: none;
    min-height: 48px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .nav-menu .nav-link::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-menu .nav-link:hover,
  .nav-menu .nav-link.active {
    color: #e2be8a !important;
    transform: translateX(5px);
  }

  .mobile-menu-cta-item {
    display: block !important;
    border-bottom: none !important;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
  }

  .mobile-menu-cta {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9e7846 0%, #b89569 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.35);
  }

  body.nav-drawer-open {
    overflow: hidden;
    touch-action: none;
  }
}

/* Medium Tablets & Mobile Phones (<= 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --header-height: 70px;
  }

  /* Section Padding Optimization for Handheld Devices */
  .section-padding {
    padding: clamp(3rem, 7.5vw, 4.5rem) 0;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 6vw, 2.35rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  }

  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  /* Hero Section: Single-Column Vertical Stack with Guaranteed Viewport Fit */
  .hero-section {
    min-height: 100svh;
    min-height: 100dvh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 0.75rem);
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .hero-content {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .hero-content .hud-badge {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 0.32rem 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    max-width: fit-content;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 6.5vw, 2.35rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
    width: 100%;
    word-break: break-word;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 3.4vw, 1.12rem);
    font-style: italic;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    color: #e2be8a;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-description {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: rgba(244, 238, 230, 0.92);
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.78rem 1.4rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    min-height: 46px;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn-outline {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    color: #ffffff;
  }

  /* Telemetry Bar: Vertically stacked below hero-actions, never side-by-side */
  .hero-telemetry {
    position: relative;
    bottom: auto;
    left: auto;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .telemetry-bar {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    padding-top: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: rgba(220, 208, 191, 0.85);
  }

  .telemetry-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .telemetry-item-disciplines {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Subpage Page Banners */
  .page-banner {
    min-height: 280px;
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 1.25rem);
    padding-bottom: 2.25rem;
  }

  .page-banner-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6.5vw, 2.5rem);
    line-height: 1.12;
    margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  }

  .page-banner-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  }

  .deliverables-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .deliverable-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .service-assurance-stage {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .about-visual {
    height: 280px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .capabilities-grid-2x2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .capabilities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .vision-mission-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  /* Smooth touch-scrollable category tabs on mobile */
  .project-controls {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .category-filter-tabs {
    display: flex;
    overflow-x: auto;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    gap: 0.45rem;
  }

  .category-filter-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .tab-btn {
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .search-box {
    min-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .search-box input {
    font-size: 16px; /* Prevents auto-zoom on iOS */
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem 0.75rem 2.5rem;
  }

  .map-wrapper {
    height: 380px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .map-overlay-hud {
    top: 0.75rem;
    left: 0.75rem;
    right: 0.75rem;
    max-width: none;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .map-overlay-hud h4 {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }

  .map-overlay-hud p {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .service-item-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .projects-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* Compact Mobile Phones (<= 600px) */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 0.5rem);
    padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .hero-content {
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
  }

  .stats-horizontal-bar {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem 0.5rem;
    padding: 2rem 0;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
  }

  .stat-h-item {
    padding: 0 0.75rem;
  }

  .stat-h-item:nth-child(2),
  .stat-h-item:nth-child(4) {
    border-right: none;
  }

  .stat-h-number {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 6.8vw, 2.75rem);
  }

  .stat-h-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  }

  .project-drawer {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 2.25rem 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  }

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

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* Extra Compact Phones (320px–380px) */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  :root {
    --header-height: 66px;
  }

  .brand-logo .logo-main {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .brand-logo .logo-sub {
    font-size: 0.52rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .hero-description {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  .stats-horizontal-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .stat-h-item {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .stat-h-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
}

/* Ultrawide Displays (>= 1920px) */
@media (min-width: 1920px) {
  :root {
    --container-max: 1540px;
  }

  .hero-content {
    max-width: 1020px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   20 — Premium Cinematic 3D Animation & Interaction System
   ========================================================================== */



/* 3. Lenis Premium Smooth Scroll Styles */
html.lenis,
html.lenis body {
  height: auto;
}

.lenis.lenis-smooth {
  scroll-behavior: auto !important;
}

.lenis.lenis-smooth [data-lenis-prevent] {
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
}

.lenis.lenis-stopped {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.lenis.lenis-scrolling iframe {
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* 4. Masked Editorial Word Reveals */
.word-mask {
  display: inline-block;
  overflow: hidden;
  vertical-align: top;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.word-inner {
  display: inline-block;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  will-change: transform;
}

/* 5. 3D Perspective Card Tilt & Specular Reflection */
.tilt-enabled {
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform;
  position: relative;
}

.tilt-enabled::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(450px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%),
      rgba(226, 190, 138, 0.12),
      transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 3;
}

.tilt-enabled:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* 6. Magnetic Micro-Interaction Transitions */
.btn,
.header-cta-btn,
.tab-btn {
  will-change: transform;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.btn svg,
.header-cta-btn svg {
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn:hover svg,
.header-cta-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* 7. Image Reveal Scale Effect */
.about-visual,
.service-visual,
.project-thumb {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-visual img,
.service-visual img,
.project-thumb img {
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.project-card:hover .project-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: contrast(1.03) brightness(1.02);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   21 — Premium Cinematic Splash Screen (2.4s Opening Sequence)
   ========================================================================== */

.cinematic-splash {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: #14110f;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: all;
  cursor: pointer;
  will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.7s ease;
}

.cinematic-splash.splash-dismissed {
  opacity: 0 !important;
  transform: scale(1.045) !important;
  filter: blur(6px) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.splash-ambient-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 55% at 50% 48%, rgba(184, 149, 105, 0.18) 0%, rgba(20, 17, 15, 0.75) 60%, #14110f 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 17, 15, 0.3) 0%, rgba(20, 17, 15, 0.95) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.splash-particles-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.splash-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  max-width: 680px;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.65s ease;
}

.cinematic-splash.splash-dismissed .splash-content {
  transform: scale(1.03) !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
}

.splash-aura {
  position: absolute;
  top: 45%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(226, 190, 138, 0.22) 0%, rgba(184, 149, 105, 0.08) 50%, transparent 72%);
  filter: blur(45px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: splashPulse 3.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes splashPulse {
  0% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.88);
    opacity: 0.55;
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.18);
    opacity: 0.95;
  }
}

.splash-icon {
  width: 95px;
  height: 95px;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
  position: relative;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 25px rgba(226, 190, 138, 0.35));
}

.splash-icon svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}

.splash-orbit-ring {
  transform-origin: 50px 50px;
  animation: splashOrbit 30s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes splashOrbit {
  from {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

.splash-logo-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.splash-logo-title {
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1;
}

.splash-title-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 7.5vw, 4.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg,
      #ffffff 0%,
      #f4d9b6 25%,
      #ffffff 45%,
      #e2be8a 60%,
      #ffffff 80%,
      #b89569 100%);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  animation: splashShimmer 3.2s ease infinite;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

@keyframes splashShimmer {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% center;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: 200% center;
  }
}

.splash-light-reveal {
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -100%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      transparent 0%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 50%,
      transparent 100%);
  transform: rotate(25deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: splashSheenSweep 2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.4s 1 forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}

@keyframes splashSheenSweep {
  0% {
    left: -100%;
    opacity: 0;
  }

  30% {
    opacity: 0.85;
  }

  70% {
    opacity: 0.85;
  }

  100% {
    left: 200%;
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.splash-divider {
  width: 64px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #e2be8a, transparent);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.splash-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 2vw, 0.85rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: #d1c8be;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.splash-location {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: clamp(0.65rem, 1.8vw, 0.72rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: #b89569;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Responsive Scaling for Mobile & Tablets */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .splash-content {
    padding: 1.5rem 0.75rem;
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .splash-icon {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  }

  .splash-aura {
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
  }

  .splash-title-text {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 10vw, 3rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  }

  .splash-divider {
    width: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .splash-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(0.48rem, 2.1vw, 0.65rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    line-height: 1.4;
    white-space: nowrap;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .splash-location {
    font-size: clamp(0.48rem, 1.9vw, 0.58rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
}

/* Reduced Motion Override */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .cinematic-splash {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .capabilities-hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .capabilities-hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .cap-hero-telemetry {
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .telemetry-pill {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   22 — Professional Motion UI & Interactive Scroll Reveal System
   ========================================================================== */

/* Base Scroll Reveal Classes */
.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(26px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-on-scroll.is-revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Staggered Grid Item Reveals */
.stagger-child {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  transition-delay: calc(var(--stagger-i, 0) * 75ms);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.stagger-child.is-revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Back to Top Floating Action Button */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2.25rem;
  right: 2.25rem;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(31, 27, 24, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #f4d9b6;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 990;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.92);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  outline: none;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

.back-to-top.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background: #1c1917;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.6);
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 18px rgba(158, 120, 70, 0.3);
}

.back-to-top:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .back-to-top {
    bottom: 1.25rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }
}

/* Accessibility: Visible Keyboard Focus Rings */
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible,
[tabindex]:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #9e7846;
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Global Reduced-Motion Accessibility Override */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }

  .reveal-on-scroll,
  .stagger-child {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }

  .back-to-top {
    transition: opacity 0.1s !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}