/* ==========================================================================
   SGA ENGINEERS - Site Redesign (LIGHT / HYBRID theme - active for preview)
   Formal professional AEC firm presentation

   Hybrid: light paper surfaces + dark photo heroes, page heroes, CTAs, footer.
   Full dark theme backup: css/styles-dark.css (restore by swapping files).
   ========================================================================== */

/* Brand: Orange #B62C00 · Gray #BFBFBF · Blue #0077C8 · light paper + dark bands */
:root {
  --ink: #1c1c1c;
  --ink-soft: #2a2a2a;
  --ink-mid: #3a3a3a;
  --ink-deep: #111111;
  --slate: #5a5a5a;
  --muted: #6e6e6e;
  --line: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  --line-light: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  --paper: #f5f4f1;
  --paper-warm: #ebe9e4;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --on-accent: #ffffff;
  --on-dark: #f2f2f2;
  --on-dark-soft: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  --on-dark-muted: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
  --bg-ink: #121212;
  --gray-brand: #6b6b6b;
  --gray-brand-on-dark: #bfbfbf;
  --accent: #b62c00;
  --accent-hover: #9a2500;
  --accent-soft: rgba(182, 44, 0, 0.1);
  --blue: #0077c8;
  --blue-hover: #005fa0;
  --blue-soft: rgba(0, 119, 200, 0.1);
  --teal: #0077c8;
  --success: #0077c8;

  /* Signature dark bands: charcoal left → brand blue right (CTA look) */
  --gradient-ink: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0a0a 0%, #161616 42%, #0a4d7a 100%);
  --gradient-ink-deep: linear-gradient(135deg, #050505 0%, #121212 40%, #0a4d7a 100%);
  --gradient-ink-panel: linear-gradient(160deg, #0a0a0a 0%, #161616 55%, #0a4d7a 130%);
  --gradient-brand-bar: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent), var(--blue));

  --font-sans: Candara, "Segoe UI", Calibri, "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;
  --font-display: Candara, "Segoe UI", Calibri, "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;

  --nav-h: 4.75rem;
  --container: 72rem;
  --container-wide: 88rem;
  --radius: 0.2rem;
  --radius-lg: 0.5rem;
  --shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 48px rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.12);
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition: 0.4s var(--ease);
  --transition-fast: 0.22s var(--ease);
  color-scheme: light;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 0.5rem);
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--paper);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body.nav-open {
  overflow: hidden;
}

::selection {
  background: rgba(42, 155, 219, 0.35);
  color: var(--on-accent);
}

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

.btn:focus-visible,
.nav-toggle:focus-visible,
.market-chip:focus-visible {
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

body,
button,
input,
textarea,
select,
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6,
p,
a,
li,
label,
blockquote,
cite {
  font-family: Candara, "Segoe UI", Calibri, "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;
}

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

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

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

ul,
ol {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
p {
  margin: 0;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Layout helpers                                                             */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.container {
  width: min(100% - 2.5rem, var(--container));
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.container--wide {
  width: min(100% - 2.5rem, var(--container-wide));
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.section {
  padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7.5rem) 0;
}

.section--tight {
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0;
}

.section--ink {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--gradient-ink);
  color: var(--on-dark);
}

/* Orange-to-blue accent edge shared with CTA strips */
.section--ink::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: var(--gradient-brand-bar);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.section--soft {
  background: var(--paper-warm);
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section--ink .eyebrow,
.page-hero .eyebrow {
  color: var(--gray-brand-on-dark);
}

.section--ink .eyebrow::before,
.page-hero .eyebrow::before {
  background: var(--blue);
}

.eyebrow--blue {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 1.5rem;
  height: 1px;
  background: currentColor;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 3.15rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  max-width: 18ch;
  text-wrap: balance;
  color: var(--ink-deep);
}

.section--ink .section-title,
.page-hero .section-title {
  color: inherit;
}

.section-lead {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 42rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.section--ink .section-lead {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
}

.section-head {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem 2rem;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Buttons                                                                    */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  min-height: 3rem;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast),
    border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast),
    box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) inset;
}

.btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.btn--primary {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--on-accent);
}

.btn--primary:hover {
  background: var(--accent-hover);
}

.btn--blue {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--on-accent);
}

.btn--blue:hover {
  background: var(--blue-hover);
}

.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  color: var(--ink);
}

.btn--ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--blue);
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--on-accent);
}

.btn--ghost-light {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  color: var(--on-accent);
}

.btn--ghost-light:hover {
  background: var(--on-accent);
  color: var(--bg-ink);
  border-color: var(--on-accent);
}

.btn--white {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--bg-ink);
}

.btn--white:hover {
  background: #e8e8e8;
  color: var(--bg-ink);
}

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

.btn:hover .arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Navigation                                                                 */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0 0 auto 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  height: var(--nav-h);
  transition: background 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease),
    backdrop-filter 0.35s var(--ease), border-color 0.35s var(--ease);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}

.site-header.is-scrolled,
.site-header.is-solid {
  background: rgba(245, 244, 241, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(1.1) blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(1.1) blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.08);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Over dark heroes: light nav text until scroll solidifies light bar */
.site-header.is-over-dark:not(.is-scrolled):not(.is-solid) .nav-link,
.site-header.is-over-dark:not(.is-scrolled):not(.is-solid) .nav-toggle {
  color: var(--on-accent);
}

.nav {
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 0;
}

.logo-mark {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  line-height: 0;
}

.logo-img {
  height: 2.85rem;
  width: auto;
  max-width: min(220px, 52vw);
  object-fit: contain;
  background: transparent;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.logo-mark,
.logo {
  background: transparent;
}

/* Light theme: dark logo on light bar; invert logo over dark photo heroes */
.logo-img--on-dark {
  display: none;
}

.site-header.is-over-dark:not(.is-scrolled):not(.is-solid) .logo-img--on-light {
  display: none;
}

.site-header.is-over-dark:not(.is-scrolled):not(.is-solid) .logo-img--on-dark {
  display: block;
}

.site-header.is-over-dark:not(.is-scrolled):not(.is-solid) .logo-img {
  filter: none;
}

.site-header.is-scrolled .logo-img,
.site-header.is-solid .logo-img {
  filter: none;
}

.logo:hover .logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.footer-brand .logo-img {
  height: 3.1rem;
  max-width: 240px;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.15rem 1.75rem;
}

.nav-link {
  position: relative;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: currentColor;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.is-active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  background: var(--blue);
}

.nav-link.is-active {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.nav-cta {
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 2.75rem;
  height: 2.75rem;
  border: 1px solid currentColor;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink);
  cursor: pointer;
  place-items: center;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 1rem;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: currentColor;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-toggle span::before,
.nav-toggle span::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: inherit;
}

.nav-toggle span::before {
  top: -5px;
}

.nav-toggle span::after {
  top: 5px;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Hero                                                                       */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: min(100vh, 56rem);
  display: grid;
  align-items: end;
  color: var(--on-accent);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.hero__media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Brand-only hero backdrop (no third-party stock photography) */
.hero__media--brand {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 55% at 72% 38%, rgba(196, 51, 8, 0.28), transparent 58%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 45% at 18% 70%, rgba(42, 155, 219, 0.18), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #050505 0%, #121212 42%, #0a2a40 100%);
}

.hero__media--brand::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  opacity: 0.45;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform: scale(1.06);
  transition: transform 14s var(--ease-out);
}

.hero.is-ready .hero__media img {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.hero__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.72) 0%,
      rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.28) 38%,
      rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.55) 62%,
      rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.92) 100%
    ),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.78) 0%, rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.35) 42%, transparent 72%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 70% 40%, rgba(196, 51, 8, 0.18), transparent 55%);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Page-inspired film panels + horizontal rails                               */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.film-panel {
  position: relative;
  min-height: min(88vh, 48rem);
  display: grid;
  align-items: end;
  color: var(--on-accent);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.film-panel__media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
}

.film-panel__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.film-panel__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.55) 0%,
      rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.25) 40%,
      rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.88) 100%
    ),
    linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.82) 0%, rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.4) 48%, transparent 75%);
}

.film-panel__content {
  position: relative;
  width: min(100% - 2.5rem, var(--container));
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: clamp(4rem, 10vw, 7rem) 0;
  max-width: 40rem;
}

.film-panel__content .eyebrow {
  color: var(--gray-brand);
}

.film-panel__content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 450;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.75rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  max-width: 16ch;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.film-panel__content p {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  max-width: 36rem;
}

.film-panel__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

.hs-section {
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 5.5rem) 0;
  background: var(--paper);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hs-section--soft {
  background: var(--paper-warm);
}

.hs-section .section-head {
  width: min(100% - 2.5rem, var(--container));
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hs-rail-wrap {
  position: relative;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

.hs-rail-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  width: min(100% - 2.5rem, var(--container));
  margin: 0 auto 0.85rem;
}

.hs-rail-controls__label {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue);
}

.hs-rail-controls__btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.hs-nav {
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 2.75rem;
  height: 2.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--ink-deep);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast),
    color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.hs-nav:hover:not(:disabled) {
  background: var(--blue);
  border-color: var(--blue);
  color: var(--on-accent);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.hs-nav:disabled {
  opacity: 0.35;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

.hs-rail {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: hidden;
  overscroll-behavior-x: contain;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-padding-inline: max(1.25rem, calc((100vw - min(100vw, var(--container))) / 2 + 0.5rem));
  padding: 0.5rem max(1.25rem, calc((100vw - min(100vw, var(--container))) / 2)) 1.5rem;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: auto;
  scrollbar-color: var(--accent) rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  cursor: grab;
  touch-action: pan-x;
}

.hs-rail.is-dragging {
  cursor: grabbing;
  scroll-snap-type: none;
  user-select: none;
}

.hs-rail::-webkit-scrollbar {
  height: 10px;
}

.hs-rail::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.hs-rail::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--blue));
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.hs-card {
  position: relative;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: min(78vw, 28rem);
  min-width: min(78vw, 28rem);
  height: min(70vw, 34rem);
  max-height: 34rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  color: var(--on-accent);
  isolation: isolate;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  background: #1a1a1a;
}

.hs-card--wide {
  width: min(88vw, 36rem);
  min-width: min(88vw, 36rem);
  height: min(52vw, 26rem);
  max-height: 26rem;
}

.hs-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.hs-card__media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hs-card__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.9s var(--ease-out);
}

.hs-card:hover .hs-card__media img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.hs-card__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.15) 0%,
      rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.35) 45%,
      rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.92) 100%
    ),
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 40%, rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.35) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hs-card__body {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.4rem 1.45rem;
}

.hs-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.45rem 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}

.hs-card__meta span:first-child {
  color: #ff8a63;
}

.hs-card h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 1.65rem);
  font-weight: 450;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.hs-card p {
  margin: 0.55rem 0 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  max-width: 34ch;
}

.hs-card__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--on-accent);
}

.hs-hint {
  width: min(100% - 2.5rem, var(--container));
  margin: 0.25rem auto 0;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .hs-card,
  .hs-card--wide {
    width: min(86vw, 22rem);
    min-width: min(86vw, 22rem);
    height: min(110vw, 28rem);
    max-height: 28rem;
  }
}

.hero__content {
  width: min(100% - 2.5rem, var(--container-wide));
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 3rem) 0 4.5rem;
}

.hero__kicker {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 450;
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  max-width: 12ch;
}

.hero__tag {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 34rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
}

.hero__stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  max-width: 42rem;
}

.stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 450;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.stat-label {
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

/* Page hero (inner pages) — same charcoal→blue family as CTA */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 4.5rem) 0 4.5rem;
  background: var(--gradient-ink);
  color: var(--on-accent);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: var(--gradient-brand-bar);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 88% 18%, rgba(182, 44, 0, 0.18), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 70% at 92% 70%, rgba(0, 119, 200, 0.22), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.35) 0%, transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.page-hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.page-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 450;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  max-width: 14ch;
}

.page-hero p {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 40rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Cards & grids                                                              */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}

.service-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 12.75rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.35rem 1.3rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition),
    border-color var(--transition);
}

/* Light atmospheric photo - right side, whitewashed so copy stays readable */
.service-card__photo {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: min(58%, 12.5rem);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.38;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), width var(--transition-fast);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 42%, #000 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 42%, #000 100%);
}

.service-card__photo::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72) 40%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__photo {
  opacity: 0.48;
  width: min(62%, 13.5rem);
}

.service-card > *:not(.service-card__photo) {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.service-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 450;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  max-width: 70%;
}

.service-card p {
  margin-top: 0.45rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  max-width: 72%;
  flex: 1 1 auto;
}

.service-card__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.service-card__link span {
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__link span {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Pillars */
.pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.pillar {
  padding: 2rem;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--accent);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(191, 191, 191, 0.12);
}

.pillar h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 450;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.pillar p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

/* Markets */
.markets-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.market-chip {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  /* One-line chips, equal height across the grid */
  min-height: 3.5rem;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 0.7rem 0.95rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition),
    color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

/*
 * Market mark: muted brand disc + soft white glyph
 * Quiet identifier — not a loud CTA button
 */
.market-chip__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 2.35rem;
  height: 2.35rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 119, 200, 0.14);
  /* Muted blue wash — not solid brand CTA blue */
  background: rgba(0, 119, 200, 0.12);
  color: rgba(0, 95, 155, 0.82);
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast),
    color var(--transition-fast);
}

.market-chip__icon svg {
  width: 1.12rem;
  height: 1.12rem;
  opacity: 1;
  margin: 0;
  display: block;
}

.market-chip:hover {
  background: var(--blue-soft);
  border-color: var(--blue);
  color: var(--ink-deep);
}

.market-chip:hover .market-chip__icon {
  background: rgba(0, 119, 200, 0.18);
  border-color: rgba(0, 119, 200, 0.22);
  color: rgba(0, 90, 145, 0.92);
  transform: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.market-chip.is-active,
.market-chip.market-chip--featured {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(196, 51, 8, 0.35);
}

/* Featured sector (Mission Critical): muted orange, same quiet treatment */
.market-chip.market-chip--featured .market-chip__icon {
  background: rgba(182, 44, 0, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(182, 44, 0, 0.16);
  color: rgba(160, 42, 0, 0.88);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.market-chip.market-chip--featured:hover .market-chip__icon {
  background: rgba(182, 44, 0, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(182, 44, 0, 0.22);
  color: rgba(150, 40, 0, 0.95);
}

.market-chip.is-active {
  background: var(--blue);
  border-color: var(--blue);
  color: var(--on-accent);
}

/* On active (solid blue) chip: soft light disc so it stays quiet */
.market-chip.is-active .market-chip__icon {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.case-card__mark.market-chip__icon {
  width: 2.4rem;
  height: 2.4rem;
  background: rgba(0, 119, 200, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(0, 119, 200, 0.12);
  color: rgba(0, 95, 155, 0.78);
}

.case-card__mark.market-chip__icon svg {
  width: 1.14rem;
  height: 1.14rem;
}

.case-card:hover .case-card__mark.market-chip__icon {
  background: rgba(0, 119, 200, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(0, 119, 200, 0.18);
  color: rgba(0, 90, 145, 0.9);
  transform: none;
}

.market-chip__label {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  min-width: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* Arrow only (not the icon glyph) */
.market-chip > svg {
  width: 1rem;
  height: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.45;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.market-services {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  max-width: 56rem;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .market-services {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Split feature */
.split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.split--reverse > :first-child {
  order: 2;
}

.split__media {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  background: var(--paper-warm);
}

/* Brand panel when no owned photography is available */
.split__media--brand {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 70% 30%, rgba(196, 51, 8, 0.22), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 50% at 20% 80%, rgba(42, 155, 219, 0.16), transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #141414 0%, #1a1a1a 45%, #0c3048 100%);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(191, 191, 191, 0.12);
}

.split__media--brand::after {
  content: "SGA ENGINEERS";
  position: absolute;
  left: 1.1rem;
  bottom: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(191, 191, 191, 0.55);
}

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

.split__media--wide {
  aspect-ratio: 5 / 4;
}

.split__body .section-title {
  max-width: 16ch;
}

.split__body p + p {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.split__body .prose {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--slate);
}

.split__actions {
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* Quote band */
.quote-band {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--gradient-ink);
  color: var(--on-accent);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6.5rem) 0;
  border-top: 3px solid transparent;
  border-image: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--blue)) 1;
}

.quote-band::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: var(--gradient-brand-bar);
}

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

.quote-band blockquote {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 48rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.35rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.quote-band cite {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

/* Anonymous partner voice cards */
.voice-band {
  background: var(--paper);
}

.voice-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.voice-card {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.35rem 1.4rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--blue);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 1fr auto;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.voice-card blockquote {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.45;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.voice-card blockquote::before {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 1.5rem;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.voice-card figcaption {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.voice-card__role {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue);
}

.voice-card__market {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--slate);
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .voice-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Credentials */
.creds {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.cred {
  padding: 0.45rem 0.8rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-brand);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate);
  background: var(--white);
}

.section--ink .cred {
  border-color: rgba(191, 191, 191, 0.45);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gray-brand);
}

a.text-link {
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: 600;
}

a.text-link:hover {
  color: var(--blue-hover);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* CTA strip — signature charcoal left → blue right */
.cta-strip {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--gradient-ink);
  color: var(--on-accent);
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 5.5rem) 0;
}

.cta-strip::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: var(--gradient-brand-bar);
}

/* Soft blue glow on the right edge of CTA / ink bands */
.cta-strip::after,
.section--ink::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -8%;
  top: -20%;
  width: 45%;
  height: 140%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0, 119, 200, 0.28), transparent 68%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.cta-strip .container,
.section--ink > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-strip .container {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem 2rem;
}

.cta-strip h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.5vw, 2.65rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  max-width: 16ch;
  line-height: 1.15;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.cta-strip p {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  max-width: 28rem;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Expertise detail                                                           */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.discipline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 2rem 3rem;
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.discipline:last-child {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.discipline h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.35rem);
  font-weight: 450;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.discipline__intro {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  max-width: 28rem;
}

.capability-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
}

.capability-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.capability-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.7em;
  width: 0.35rem;
  height: 0.35rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Team                                                                       */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.team-grid--staff {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.team-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: auto 1fr;
}

.team-card__photo {
  /* ~1/3 of previous full-card headshots; centered above the bio */
  width: 11rem;
  max-width: 33%;
  min-width: 7.5rem;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  margin: 1.75rem auto 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(145deg, #3a3a3a, #1a1a1a 55%, #0a4d7a 120%);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--white), 0 0 0 4px var(--line);
}

.team-card--compact .team-card__photo {
  width: 5.5rem;
  min-width: 5rem;
  max-width: 5.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--white), 0 0 0 3px var(--line);
}

.team-card__photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 18%;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.9s var(--ease-out);
}

.team-card:hover .team-card__photo img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.team-card__initials {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  opacity: 0.92;
}

.team-card--compact .team-card__initials {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.team-card__body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
}

.team-card--compact .team-card__body {
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem 1.5rem;
}

.team-card__role {
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.team-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 450;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.team-card--compact h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.team-card__creds {
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--slate);
}

.team-card--compact .team-card__creds {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.team-card__edu {
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--slate);
}

.team-card--compact .team-card__edu {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.team-card__bio {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.team-card--compact .team-card__bio {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.team-card__quote {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* Credentials / firm profile band */
.cred-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}

.cred-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.35rem 1.25rem;
}

.cred-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.cred-card p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.cred-memberships {
  margin: 1.5rem 0 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--slate);
}

.cred-memberships strong {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.cred-services {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem 2.5rem;
}

.cred-services h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}

.cred-services ul {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.cred-services li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.cred-services li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.55em;
  width: 0.4rem;
  height: 0.4rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
}

.section-head--light .section-title,
.section-head--light .section-lead {
  color: inherit;
}

.section--ink .section-head--light .eyebrow {
  color: var(--brand-gray, #bfbfbf);
}

.section--ink .section-head--light .section-title {
  color: #fff;
}

.section--ink .section-head--light .section-lead {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

.fun-facts {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.fun-fact dt {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.fun-fact dd {
  margin: 0.2rem 0 0;
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Selected work / case studies                                               */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.filter-note {
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--blue);
}

.filter-note p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.filter-note a {
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.filter-note a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.case-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.case-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem 1.65rem;
  padding-right: 4rem; /* room for market mark top-right */
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition),
    transform var(--transition);
}

.case-card:hover {
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Same round market mark as sector chips — top right of selected-work tiles */
.case-card__mark.market-chip__icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.15rem;
  right: 1.15rem;
  width: 2.35rem;
  height: 2.35rem;
  /* keep pointer events so title tooltip works on hover */
  pointer-events: auto;
  cursor: default;
}

.case-card:hover .case-card__mark.market-chip__icon {
  border-color: var(--blue);
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.case-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  padding-right: 0.25rem;
}

.case-card__market {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.case-card__scope {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.case-card h2,
.case-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--ink-deep);
}

.case-card__lede {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.case-card__points {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.case-card__points li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--ink-mid);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.case-card__points li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.55em;
  width: 0.4rem;
  height: 0.4rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue);
}

.case-card--compact {
  padding: 1.35rem 1.4rem;
}

.case-card--compact h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.case-card--compact .case-card__lede {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Careers                                                                    */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.job-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.job-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.job-card:hover {
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.job-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.job-card p {
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.perks {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}

.perk {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.perk h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.perk p {
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Contact                                                                    */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

.contact-panel {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: var(--gradient-ink-panel);
  color: var(--on-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--accent);
}

.contact-panel::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -20%;
  bottom: -30%;
  width: 70%;
  height: 80%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 119, 200, 0.35), transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-panel > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.contact-panel h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 450;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.contact-panel p {
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.contact-links {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-link strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.contact-link a {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  padding-bottom: 0.1rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}

.contact-link a:hover {
  border-color: var(--on-accent);
}

.contact-link__text {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 450;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
}

.contact-checklist {
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.contact-checklist__label {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
}

.contact-checklist ul {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.contact-checklist li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1rem;
}

.contact-checklist li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.55em;
  width: 0.35rem;
  height: 0.35rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
}

.contact-panel__creds {
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.response-promise {
  margin-top: 1.25rem !important;
  max-width: 40rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--blue);
  background: rgba(42, 155, 219, 0.1);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
}

.response-promise strong {
  color: var(--ink-deep);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.next-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.next-step {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.35rem 1.6rem;
}

.next-step__num {
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 2rem;
  height: 2rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-soft);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.next-step h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 0.55rem;
}

.next-step p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.service-area {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 2rem 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.service-area__list {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.35rem;
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.service-area__list li {
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.service-area__list strong {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.form-success {
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(42, 155, 219, 0.35);
  background: var(--blue-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-success h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.65rem;
}

.form-success p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--slate);
}

.form-success a {
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.form-success__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.form-success .form-note {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.form-honey {
  position: absolute;
  left: -10000px;
  opacity: 0;
  height: 0;
  width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-muted {
  display: block;
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.form {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
}

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

.field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.field input,
.field textarea,
.field select {
  width: 100%;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast),
    background var(--transition-fast);
}

.field input:hover,
.field textarea:hover,
.field select:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

.field input:focus,
.field textarea:focus,
.field select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--blue-soft);
}

.field textarea {
  min-height: 9rem;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-note {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--slate);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Conversion content - audiences, outcomes, process, FAQ                     */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.audience-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}

.audience-card {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  height: 100%;
}

.audience-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.audience-card p {
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.outcome-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem 1.5rem;
}

.outcome-grid--three {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .outcome-grid--three {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

.outcome-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.35rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.outcome-item__icon {
  width: 2rem;
  height: 2rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-soft);
  color: var(--accent);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.outcome-item h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.outcome-item p {
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  counter-reset: step;
}

.process-step {
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.35rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.process-step::before {
  counter-increment: step;
  content: "0" counter(step);
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.process-step h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.process-step p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.section:not(.section--ink) .process-step {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--line);
}

.section:not(.section--ink) .process-step p {
  color: var(--slate);
}

.faq-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  max-width: 48rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-item summary {
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.faq-item summary::after {
  content: "+";
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item[open] summary::after {
  content: "−";
}

.faq-item .faq-answer {
  padding: 0 1.35rem 1.25rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.market-spotlight {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}

.market-spotlight article,
.market-spotlight-card {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition),
    transform var(--transition);
}

/* Soft whitewash photo - right side; image paths on the element (page-relative) */
.market-spotlight-card__photo {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: min(55%, 16rem);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.34;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), width var(--transition-fast);
  /* Fade into the white card so type stays readable */
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 45%, #000 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 45%, #000 100%);
}

/* Extra whitewash wash over the photo */
.market-spotlight-card__photo::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 45%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.market-spotlight-card:hover {
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.market-spotlight-card:hover .market-spotlight-card__photo {
  opacity: 0.45;
  width: min(60%, 17.5rem);
}

.market-spotlight-card > *:not(.market-spotlight-card__photo) {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.market-spotlight h3,
.market-spotlight-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.market-spotlight-card h3 span {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.market-spotlight p,
.market-spotlight-card p {
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  max-width: 36rem;
}

.trust-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.trust-bar div strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.trust-bar div span {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Practice matrix (delivery / tools / credentials / sustainability) */
.practice-matrix {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.practice-matrix__hint {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  margin: 0 0 0.15rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--slate);
}

.practice-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  min-height: 100%;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--accent);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition),
    transform var(--transition);
}

.practice-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(42, 155, 219, 0.35);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.practice-card__label {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue);
}

.practice-card__title {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--ink-deep);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.practice-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin: 0.15rem 0 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.practice-bubble {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 2.15rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast),
    color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast),
    transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.practice-bubble:hover {
  border-color: var(--blue);
  color: var(--ink-deep);
  background: var(--blue-soft);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.practice-bubble:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--blue);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.practice-bubble.is-active {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--on-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(196, 51, 8, 0.28);
}

.practice-examples {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.35rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  animation: practice-in 0.35s var(--ease-out);
}

.practice-examples[hidden] {
  display: none !important;
}

@keyframes practice-in {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }
}

.practice-examples__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.practice-examples__eyebrow {
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue);
}

.practice-examples__title {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.4vw, 1.65rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--ink-deep);
}

.practice-examples__lead {
  margin: 0.45rem 0 0;
  max-width: 48rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.practice-examples__close {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-height: 2.25rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast),
    background var(--transition-fast);
}

.practice-examples__close:hover {
  border-color: var(--blue);
  color: var(--ink-deep);
  background: var(--blue-soft);
}

.practice-examples__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.example-project {
  padding: 1.1rem 1.15rem;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.example-project__market {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.example-project h4 {
  margin: 0 0 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--ink-deep);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.example-project p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.practice-examples__note {
  margin: 1rem 0 0;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .practice-matrix {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .practice-examples__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .team-grid--staff {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .cred-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .audience-grid,
  .process-steps,
  .trust-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .outcome-grid,
  .outcome-grid--three,
  .market-spotlight {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .practice-matrix {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .practice-examples__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .practice-examples__head {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Footer                                                                     */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.site-footer {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--gradient-ink-deep);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  padding: 4rem 0 2rem;
  border-top: 3px solid transparent;
  border-image: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--blue)) 1;
}

.site-footer::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -10%;
  bottom: -40%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 90%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0, 119, 200, 0.2), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.site-footer > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.site-footer a:hover {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-brand .logo {
  color: var(--on-accent);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-brand p {
  max-width: 24rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  color: var(--on-accent);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-col a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.3rem 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Reveal + entrance animations                                               */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 0.85s var(--ease-out), transform 0.85s var(--ease-out);
  transition-delay: var(--reveal-delay, 0ms);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* Stagger children inside grids when parent is revealed */
.reveal-stagger > .reveal:nth-child(1) { --reveal-delay: 0ms; }
.reveal-stagger > .reveal:nth-child(2) { --reveal-delay: 70ms; }
.reveal-stagger > .reveal:nth-child(3) { --reveal-delay: 140ms; }
.reveal-stagger > .reveal:nth-child(4) { --reveal-delay: 210ms; }
.reveal-stagger > .reveal:nth-child(5) { --reveal-delay: 280ms; }
.reveal-stagger > .reveal:nth-child(6) { --reveal-delay: 350ms; }
.reveal-stagger > .reveal:nth-child(7) { --reveal-delay: 420ms; }
.reveal-stagger > .reveal:nth-child(8) { --reveal-delay: 490ms; }

/* Hero entrance */
.hero__content > * {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  animation: hero-in 0.9s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}

.hero__kicker { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.hero__content h1 { animation-delay: 0.22s; }
.hero__tag { animation-delay: 0.36s; }
.hero__actions { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.hero__stats { animation-delay: 0.64s; }

@keyframes hero-in {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }
}

.hero__media img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  animation: hero-zoom 12s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}

@keyframes hero-zoom {
  to {
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

/* Image polish */
.split__media,
.service-card,
.team-card__photo {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.split__media img {
  transition: transform 0.9s var(--ease-out);
}

.split:hover .split__media img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.service-card {
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition),
    border-color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}

.service-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.market-chip {
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast),
    color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast),
    box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.market-chip:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.audience-card,
.outcome-item,
.perk,
.job-card,
.faq-item {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast),
    border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.audience-card:hover,
.outcome-item:hover,
.perk:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.job-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.process-step {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast),
    background var(--transition-fast);
}

.process-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 119, 200, 0.45);
}

.faq-item summary {
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item summary:hover {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.faq-item[open] {
  border-color: rgba(0, 119, 200, 0.28);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.faq-answer {
  animation: faq-open 0.35s var(--ease-out);
}

@keyframes faq-open {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* Page hero refinement */
.page-hero h1 {
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.page-hero .container > * {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(14px);
  animation: hero-in 0.75s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}

.page-hero .eyebrow { animation-delay: 0.08s; }
.page-hero h1 { animation-delay: 0.16s; }
.page-hero p { animation-delay: 0.28s; }

/* Softer section rhythm */
.section + .section--soft,
.section--soft + .section {
  /* visual continuity handled by backgrounds */
}

.prose p {
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.prose p + p {
  margin-top: 1.1rem;
}

/* Smooth mobile menu */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .nav-links {
    max-height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-h));
    overflow-y: auto;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(44, 44, 44, 0.12);
  }

  .nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] {
    border-color: var(--blue);
    color: var(--blue);
  }
}

/* Reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
  }

  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }

  .reveal {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }

  .hero__media img {
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Mobile nav drawer                                                          */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .nav-toggle {
    display: grid;
  }

  .nav-links {
    position: fixed;
    inset: var(--nav-h) 0 auto 0;
    background: rgba(12, 12, 12, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    transform: translateY(-120%);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform var(--transition), opacity var(--transition);
  }

  .nav-links.is-open {
    transform: none;
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  .nav-link {
    padding: 0.85rem 0.25rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .nav-cta {
    margin: 0.75rem 0 0;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .site-header.is-over-dark:not(.is-scrolled) .nav-links {
    color: var(--ink-deep);
  }

  .site-header.is-over-dark:not(.is-scrolled) .nav-links .nav-link {
    color: var(--ink-deep);
  }

  .services-grid,
  .pillars,
  .perks {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .markets-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .split,
  .split--reverse > :first-child,
  .discipline,
  .contact-grid,
  .team-grid,
  .team-grid--staff,
  .case-grid,
  .cred-grid,
  .cred-services,
  .next-steps,
  .service-area,
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .split--reverse > :first-child {
    order: 0;
  }

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

  .capability-list,
  .form-row,
  .job-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .split__media {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .markets-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hero__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Utility */
.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  border: 0;
}

.text-balance {
  text-wrap: balance;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Full-site horizontal scroll (Page-style left-to-right homepage)
   ========================================================================== */

body.site-hscroll-DISABLED {
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100vh;
  height: 100dvh;
  background: var(--bg-ink);
}

body.site-hscroll-DISABLED .site-header {
  background: rgba(12, 12, 12, 0.88);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

body.site-hscroll-DISABLED .site-header .logo-img {
  display: block;
}

.hscroll-track {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  height: 100vh;
  height: 100dvh;
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: hidden;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  overscroll-behavior-x: contain;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

.hscroll-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.hscroll-panel {
  position: relative;
  flex: 0 0 100vw;
  width: 100vw;
  min-width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  height: 100dvh;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  scroll-snap-stop: always;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--ink);
  isolation: isolate;
}

.hscroll-panel--soft {
  background: var(--paper-warm);
}

.hscroll-panel--ink {
  background: var(--gradient-ink);
  color: var(--on-accent);
}

.hscroll-panel--film {
  color: var(--on-accent);
  background: #0a0a0a;
}

.hscroll-panel__media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hscroll-panel__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.hscroll-panel__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.7) 0%,
      rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.28) 40%,
      rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.55) 65%,
      rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.92) 100%
    ),
    linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.82) 0%, rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.35) 48%, transparent 78%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 55% at 75% 35%, rgba(196, 51, 8, 0.2), transparent 55%);
}

.hscroll-panel__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  height: 100%;
  width: min(100% - 2.5rem, var(--container-wide));
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 2rem) 0 5.5rem;
}

.hscroll-panel__pad {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  height: 100%;
  width: min(100% - 2.5rem, var(--container));
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 2.25rem) 0 5.5rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hscroll-panel .section-title {
  max-width: 18ch;
}

.hscroll-panel .section-title--light,
.hscroll-panel--film .section-title,
.hscroll-panel--ink .section-title {
  color: var(--on-accent);
}

.hscroll-panel .section-lead--light,
.hscroll-panel--ink .section-lead {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}

.hscroll-panel--ink .eyebrow {
  color: var(--gray-brand);
}

.hscroll-panel .hero__tag {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.hscroll-panel .hero__stats {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.hscroll-grid {
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

.hscroll-quote {
  margin: 1.75rem 0 0;
  max-width: 34rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.2vw, 1.55rem);
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}

.hscroll-quote cite {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-style: normal;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
}

.hscroll-end-note {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.hscroll-chrome {
  position: fixed;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  z-index: 900;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hscroll-progress {
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.hscroll-progress__bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--blue));
  transition: width 0.08s linear;
}

.hscroll-hint {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 1.35rem;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.hscroll-hint.is-hidden {
  opacity: 0;
}

.hscroll-arrows {
  position: absolute;
  right: 1.25rem;
  bottom: 1.1rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.hscroll-arrow {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 2.85rem;
  height: 2.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  background: rgba(12, 12, 12, 0.75);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.hscroll-arrow:hover:not(:disabled) {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.hscroll-arrow:disabled {
  opacity: 0.35;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

.hscroll-dots {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1.25rem;
  bottom: 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  max-width: min(42vw, 20rem);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.hscroll-dot {
  width: 0.55rem;
  height: 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 0;
  padding: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, width 0.2s ease;
}

.hscroll-dot.is-active {
  background: var(--accent);
  width: 1.35rem;
}

/* Mobile / narrow: fall back to normal vertical site */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  body.site-hscroll-DISABLED {
    overflow: auto;
    height: auto;
  }

  .hscroll-track {
    display: block;
    height: auto;
    overflow: visible;
    scroll-snap-type: none;
  }

  .hscroll-panel {
    flex: none;
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    height: auto;
    min-height: 100vh;
    scroll-snap-align: none;
  }

  .hscroll-panel__pad,
  .hscroll-panel__inner {
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .hscroll-panel--film .hscroll-panel__inner {
    min-height: 100vh;
    justify-content: flex-end;
  }

  .hscroll-chrome {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hscroll-track {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
  }
}

.hscroll-panel h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 450;
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 7vw, 5.25rem);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  max-width: 12ch;
  color: var(--on-accent);
  margin: 0;
}

.hscroll-panel--film .eyebrow,
.hscroll-panel--film .hero__kicker {
  color: var(--gray-brand);
}

.hscroll-panel--ink .process-step {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.hscroll-panel--ink .process-step p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}

.hscroll-panel--ink .process-step h3 {
  color: var(--on-accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LIGHT / HYBRID polish (overrides hard-coded dark chrome for light paper)
   Dark photo heroes, page heroes, film panels, CTAs, contact panel, footer
   stay dark on purpose. Full dark theme: styles-dark.css
   ========================================================================== */

::selection {
  background: rgba(0, 119, 200, 0.22);
  color: var(--ink-deep);
}

.section-title {
  color: var(--ink-deep);
}

.section--ink .section-title,
.section--ink .section-head .section-title {
  color: var(--on-dark);
}

.section--ink .section-lead,
.section--ink .prose p,
.section--ink p {
  color: var(--on-dark-soft);
}

.section--ink a.text-link {
  color: #5eb8ef;
}

.btn--ghost {
  box-shadow: none;
}

/* Ghost buttons sitting on dark bands / heroes */
.section--ink .btn--ghost,
.hero .btn--ghost,
.film-panel .btn--ghost,
.page-hero .btn--ghost,
.cta-strip .btn--ghost {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  color: var(--on-accent);
}

.section--ink .btn--ghost:hover,
.hero .btn--ghost:hover,
.film-panel .btn--ghost:hover,
.page-hero .btn--ghost:hover,
.cta-strip .btn--ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--blue);
  background: var(--blue);
  color: var(--on-accent);
}

.film-panel__content .eyebrow {
  color: var(--gray-brand-on-dark);
}

.film-panel__content p {
  color: var(--on-dark-soft);
}

.hero__kicker,
.hero .eyebrow {
  color: var(--gray-brand-on-dark);
}

.hs-rail {
  scrollbar-color: var(--accent) rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.hs-rail::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

/* Cards / surfaces on light paper */
.service-card,
.audience-card,
.outcome-item,
.perk,
.job-card,
.faq-item,
.voice-card,
.case-card,
.team-card,
.market-spotlight-card,
.practice-card,
.cred-block,
.process-step {
  background: var(--white);
}

.market-chip {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--line);
  color: var(--ink);
}

.market-chip:hover,
.market-chip--featured {
  border-color: var(--blue);
}

/* Mobile nav drawer: light panel */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .nav-links {
    background: rgba(245, 244, 241, 0.98);
    border-bottom-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  }

  .site-header.is-over-dark:not(.is-scrolled) .nav-links {
    background: rgba(245, 244, 241, 0.98);
  }

  .site-header.is-over-dark:not(.is-scrolled) .nav-links .nav-link {
    color: var(--ink);
  }
}

/* Keep dark contact side panel readable */
.contact-panel {
  color: var(--on-accent);
}

.contact-panel p,
.contact-link strong,
.contact-checklist__label {
  color: var(--on-dark-muted) !important;
}

.contact-link__text,
.contact-checklist ul {
  color: var(--on-dark-soft);
}

/* CTA / footer already dark; ensure lead text stays light */
.cta-strip p {
  color: var(--on-dark-soft);
}

.site-footer {
  color: var(--on-dark-soft);
  border-top-color: var(--gray-brand-on-dark);
}

/* Forms on light paper */
input,
textarea,
select {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--line);
}

input::placeholder,
textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* Practice / misc dark-tint leftovers on light */
.practice-examples {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--line);
}

.practice-examples__note {
  color: var(--slate);
}

.filter-note {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--line);
  color: var(--slate);
}

/* Nav default color on light pages */
.nav-link {
  color: var(--ink);
}

.nav-toggle {
  color: var(--ink);
}

.hscroll-panel--film .eyebrow,
.hscroll-panel--film .hero__kicker {
  color: var(--gray-brand-on-dark);
}