/* ─── TOKENS ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    :root {
      --bg:       #e6e6e9;
      --bg-dark:  #16161a;
      --surface:  #d8d8dc;
      --stone:    #a0a0aa;
      --ink:      #18181e;
      --ink-mid:  #404048;
      --ink-soft: #6a6a76;
      --accent:   #36364a;
      --warm:     #6e6e88;
      --light:    #f0f0f4;

      --serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
      --sans:  'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;

      --ease: cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
      --slow: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    }

    /* ─── GRAD BANNER ────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .grad-banner {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      z-index: 10000;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 1rem;
      padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
      background: var(--ink);
      color: #f0f0f4;
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      letter-spacing: 0.02em;
      text-align: center;
      line-height: 1.4;
    }
    .grad-banner a {
      color: #fff;
      text-decoration: underline;
      text-underline-offset: 2px;
      font-weight: 500;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .grad-banner a:hover { opacity: 0.8; }
    .grad-banner-close {
      background: none;
      border: none;
      color: #f0f0f4;
      font-size: 1rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      padding: 0 0.25rem;
      opacity: 0.6;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .grad-banner-close:hover { opacity: 1; }

    /* push nav down when banner is present */
    .grad-banner ~ #nav { top: 36px; }

    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .grad-banner { font-size: 0.78rem; padding: 0.5rem 1rem; }
    }

    /* ─── SVC AVAILABILITY NOTE ──────────────────────────────── */
    .svc-availability {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: #8b5e3c;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-top: 0.25rem;
    }

    /* ─── RESET ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }

    body {
      background: var(--bg);
      color: var(--ink);
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-weight: 300;
      line-height: 1.6;
      overflow-x: hidden;
    }

    img { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
    a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }

    /* ─── CURSOR (shown via JS on pointer:fine) ────────────── */
    .cur { display: none; position: fixed; pointer-events: none; z-index: 9998; }
    .cur-dot {
      width: 8px; height: 8px;
      background: var(--accent);
      border-radius: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
      transition: width .25s, height .25s;
    }
    .cur-ring {
      width: 40px; height: 40px;
      border: 1px solid var(--accent);
      border-radius: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
      opacity: .5;
      transition: width .4s var(--slow), height .4s var(--slow), opacity .3s;
    }
    body.hovering .cur-dot  { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
    body.hovering .cur-ring { width: 64px; height: 64px; opacity: .25; }

    /* ─── NAV ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    nav {
      position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 200;
      display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
      padding: 1.6rem 4rem;
      background: rgba(230,230,233,.96);
      backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
      border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
      transition: border-color .4s, padding .4s, box-shadow .4s;
    }
    nav.scrolled {
      padding: 1rem 4rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(160,160,170,.2);
      box-shadow: 0 1px 20px rgba(24,24,30,.06);
    }

    .nav-logo {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      letter-spacing: .08em;
      color: var(--ink);
    }
    .nav-logo span { color: var(--warm); }

    .nav-links { display: flex; gap: 2.5rem; align-items: center; list-style: none; }
    .nav-links a {
      font-size: .7rem;
      letter-spacing: .18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--ink-mid);
      transition: color .25s;
    }
    .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

    .nav-cta {
      font-size: .7rem;
      letter-spacing: .18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      background: var(--ink);
      color: var(--light) !important;
      padding: .65rem 1.6rem;
      transition: background .25s !important;
    }
    .nav-cta:hover { background: var(--accent) !important; color: var(--light) !important; }

    .nav-mobile-btn {
      display: none;
      flex-direction: column; gap: 5px;
      background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 4px;
    }
    .nav-mobile-btn span {
      display: block; width: 24px; height: 1px;
      background: var(--ink);
      transition: transform .3s, opacity .3s;
    }

    /* ─── MOBILE NAV ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .mobile-menu {
      display: none;
      position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 190;
      background: var(--bg);
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      gap: 2.5rem;
      opacity: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      transition: opacity .4s;
    }
    .mobile-menu[hidden] { display: none !important; }
    .mobile-menu.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
    .mobile-menu a {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: 2rem;
      font-style: italic;
      color: var(--ink);
    }

    /* ─── HERO ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    #hero {
      height: 100vh; min-height: 700px;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }

    .hero-left {
      position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 3;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: flex-end;
      padding: 7rem 5rem 5rem;
      background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0,0,0,.62) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.3) 55%, transparent 100%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .hero-left a, .hero-left button { pointer-events: auto; }

    .hero-tag {
      font-size: .65rem; letter-spacing: .3em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
      margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
      opacity: 0; animation: up .9s .2s var(--slow) forwards;
    }

    .hero-h1 {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 5rem);
      font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.08;
      color: #fff;
      opacity: 0; animation: up .9s .4s var(--slow) forwards;
    }
    .hero-h1 em { font-style: italic; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); display: block; }

    .hero-sub {
      margin-top: 1.8rem;
      max-width: 380px;
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--ink-soft);
      line-height: 1.75;
      opacity: 0; animation: up .9s .6s var(--slow) forwards;
    }

    .hero-btns {
      margin-top: 2.8rem;
      display: flex; gap: 1.2rem; align-items: center;
      opacity: 0; animation: up .9s .8s var(--slow) forwards;
    }

    .btn-dark {
      font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase;
      background: var(--ink); color: var(--light);
      padding: 1rem 2.2rem;
      transition: background .25s, transform .2s;
      display: inline-block;
    }
    .btn-dark:hover { background: var(--accent); transform: translateY(-2px); }

    .btn-line {
      font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem;
      transition: color .25s;
    }
    .btn-line::after { content: '→'; font-size: 1rem; transition: transform .25s; }
    .btn-line:hover { color: #fff; }
    .btn-line:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

    .hero-right {
      position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hero-img-wrap {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(160deg, #28282e 0%, #1a1a20 60%, #222228 100%);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    }
    .hero-img-wrap::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 40% 35%, rgba(130,130,160,.12) 0%, transparent 65%);
    }
    .hero-placeholder {
      font-size: .6rem; letter-spacing: .3em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
      z-index: 1; text-align: center; padding: 1rem;
    }

    .hero-scroll {
      position: absolute; bottom: 2.5rem; left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
      opacity: 0; animation: fadeIn 1s 1.4s forwards;
    }
    .hero-scroll span {
      font-size: .55rem; letter-spacing: .3em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
      writing-mode: vertical-rl;
    }
    .scroll-bar {
      width: 1px; height: 48px;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--warm), transparent);
      animation: pulse 2s infinite;
    }

    .hero-num {
      position: absolute; bottom: 2.5rem; right: 4rem;
      font-size: .6rem; letter-spacing: .2em;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
      opacity: 0; animation: fadeIn 1s 1.2s forwards;
    }

    /* ─── INTRO STRIP ────────────────────────────────────────── */
    #intro {
      background: var(--ink);
      padding: 3.5rem 5rem;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4rem;
    }
    .intro-line {
      width: 48px; height: 1px;
      background: var(--warm); flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .intro-text {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.2vw, 1.8rem);
      font-style: italic;
      color: rgba(249,247,244,.85);
      line-height: 1.5;
    }
    .intro-text strong { color: var(--warm); font-weight: 400; }
    .intro-right {
      margin-left: auto; flex-shrink: 0;
      font-size: .65rem; letter-spacing: .25em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
    }

    /* ─── SECTION SHARED ─────────────────────────────────────── */
    .section-eyebrow {
      font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .32em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--warm);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    h2.section-title {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
      font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.12;
      color: var(--ink);
    }
    h2.section-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--warm); }
    .section-rule { width: 36px; height: 1px; background: var(--warm); margin: 1.4rem 0; }

    /* ─── PORTFOLIO ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
    #portfolio { padding: 5rem 5rem; background: var(--light); }

    .port-tabs {
      display: flex; gap: .5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 1.5rem;
      justify-content: center;
    }
    .tab {
      font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: .5rem 1.2rem;
      border: 1px solid var(--stone);
      color: var(--ink-soft);
      background: none; cursor: pointer;
      transition: all .25s;
    }
    .tab.active, .tab:hover { background: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); color: var(--light); }

    /* Utility classes */
    .link-warm { color: var(--warm); }
    .about-photo { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
    .about-cta { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
    .svc-card-full { grid-column: 1 / -1; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; }

    /* ─── SERVICES ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
    #services { padding: 7rem 5rem; background: var(--bg-dark); color: var(--light); }
    #services .section-title { color: #d4af6a; }
    #services .section-title em { color: #e8c97a; }
    #services .section-eyebrow { color: #c9a45c; }

    .services-intro {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 4rem; align-items: end;
      margin-bottom: 5rem;
    }
    .services-intro p {
      color: var(--stone); line-height: 1.8; font-size: 1rem;
      max-width: 440px;
    }

    .services-grid {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 1.5rem;
      background: transparent;
      border: none;
    }

    .svc-card {
      background: #1e1e24;
      padding: 0;
      position: relative;
      transition: background .3s;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .svc-card:hover { background: #26262e; }

    .svc-img-wrap {
      width: 100%;
      aspect-ratio: 1/1;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a2a30 0%, #1c1c22 100%);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .svc-img-wrap img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
      transition: transform .7s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,.3,1);
    }
    .svc-card:hover .svc-img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.04); }

    .svc-img-placeholder {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      gap: .8rem;
    }
    .svc-img-placeholder span {
      font-size: .58rem; letter-spacing: .28em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
    }

    .svc-body {
      padding: 2.2rem 2.8rem 2.5rem;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column;
      flex: 1;
    }

    .svc-name {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 400;
      color: #d4af6a;
      margin-bottom: .4rem;
    }

    .svc-price {
      font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .2em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: #c9a45c;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .svc-desc {
      color: var(--stone); font-size: .95rem;
      line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .svc-includes {
      margin-bottom: 2.2rem; flex: 1;
    }
    .svc-includes-label {
      font-size: .58rem; letter-spacing: .22em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: #c9a45c;
      margin-bottom: .8rem;
    }
    .svc-includes li {
      list-style: none;
      font-size: .9rem; color: var(--stone);
      padding: .35rem 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .7rem;
    }
    .svc-includes li::before {
      content: '—'; color: var(--stone); font-size: .7rem;
    }

    .svc-btn {
      font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: #d4af6a;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid #d4af6a;
      padding-bottom: .2rem;
      width: fit-content;
      transition: color .25s, border-color .25s;
    }
    .svc-btn::after { content: '→'; transition: transform .25s; }
    .svc-btn:hover { color: #e8c97a; border-color: #e8c97a; }
    .svc-btn:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

    .svc-note {
      font-size: .78rem; font-style: italic;
      color: var(--stone); margin-top: .8rem;
    }

    /* ─── WHY / BRAND STATEMENT ──────────────────────────────── */
    #why {
      padding: 7rem 5rem;
      background: var(--ink);
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 6rem; align-items: center;
    }
    .why-left .section-eyebrow { color: rgba(160,128,96,.8); }
    .why-left h2 { color: var(--light); }
    .why-left h2 em { color: var(--warm); }
    .why-left .section-rule { background: var(--warm); }
    .why-left p {
      color: rgba(249,247,244,.6);
      line-height: 1.85; font-size: 1rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    .why-left p strong { color: rgba(249,247,244,.88); font-weight: 400; }

    .why-pillars {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .pillar {
      display: contents;
    }
    .pillar-num { display: none; }
    .pillar-title { display: none; }
    .pillar-title {
      font-size: .7rem; letter-spacing: .2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(249,247,244,.6);
      margin-bottom: .5rem;
    }
    .pillar-desc {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-style: italic;
      font-size: 1.05rem; color: rgba(249,247,244,.7);
      line-height: 1.7;
      text-align: center;
      max-width: 480px;
      padding: 1.4rem 0;
    }
    .pillar-desc:not(:last-child)::after {
      content: '|';
      display: block;
      color: rgba(249,247,244,.2);
      font-style: normal;
      font-size: .9rem;
      margin-top: 1.4rem;
      letter-spacing: 0;
    }

    /* ─── PROCESS ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    #process { padding: 7rem 5rem; background: var(--surface); }

    .process-intro { max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 4.5rem; text-align: center; }
    .process-intro p { color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.8; margin-top: 1rem; }

    .process-flow {
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
      position: relative; gap: 0;
    }
    .flow-line {
      position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0;
      left: 50%; width: 1px;
      background: var(--stone);
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      z-index: 0;
      transition: top .45s ease, height .45s ease;
    }

    .process-step {
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
      cursor: pointer; padding: 1.2rem 0;
      background: none; border: none; width: 100%;
      font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: inherit;
      text-align: center; line-height: inherit;
    }
    .step-circle {
      width: 56px; height: 56px;
      border: 1px solid var(--stone);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      background: var(--surface);
      font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .15em;
      color: var(--warm);
      transition: background .3s, border-color .3s, color .3s, transform .3s;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      position: relative; z-index: 2;
    }
    .process-step:hover .step-circle,
    .process-step.active .step-circle {
      background: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink); color: var(--light);
      transform: scale(1.12);
    }
    .step-label {
      font-size: .6rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--warm); margin-top: .6rem;
      transition: color .3s;
      position: relative; z-index: 2;
      background: var(--surface); padding: 0 .5rem;
    }
    .process-step:hover .step-label,
    .process-step.active .step-label { color: var(--ink); }

    .step-expand {
      max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; opacity: 0;
      transition: max-height .45s var(--slow), opacity .35s var(--ease), margin .35s;
      text-align: center; max-width: 380px;
      position: relative; z-index: 2;
      background: var(--surface); padding: 0 1rem;
      border-radius: 8px;
    }
    .process-step.active .step-expand {
      max-height: 200px; opacity: 1; margin-top: 1rem;
    }
    .step-title {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 400;
      color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: .5rem;
    }
    .step-desc { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.7; }


    /* ─── ABOUT ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    #about {
      padding: 7rem 5rem;
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 6rem; align-items: center;
      background: var(--light);
    }

    .about-img-wrap {
      position: relative;
      aspect-ratio: 4/5;
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, #28283a 0%, #1a1a26 100%);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    }
    .about-img-wrap::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; bottom: -1.5rem; right: -1.5rem;
      width: 55%; height: 55%;
      border: 1px solid var(--stone); z-index: -1;
    }
    .about-img-wrap::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 40% 30%, rgba(110,110,150,.1) 0%, transparent 65%);
    }

    .about-content h2 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
    .about-content p {
      color: var(--ink-soft); line-height: 1.85;
      font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
    }
    .about-content p strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 400; }

    .about-pull {
      border-left: 2px solid var(--warm);
      padding-left: 1.4rem;
      margin: 2rem 0;
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-style: italic;
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      color: var(--ink);
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    /* ─── FAQ ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    #faq { padding: 7rem 5rem; background: var(--bg); }

    .faq-grid {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 0 5rem; margin-top: 4rem;
    }

    .faq-item {
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--stone);
      padding: 1.6rem 0;
    }
    .faq-q {
      font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 400;
      color: var(--ink); cursor: pointer;
      display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
      gap: 1rem;
      background: none; border: none; width: 100%; text-align: left;
      font-family: inherit; padding: 0; line-height: inherit;
    }
    .faq-icon {
      width: 20px; height: 20px; flex-shrink: 0;
      border: 1px solid var(--stone);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: .9rem; color: var(--warm);
      transition: transform .3s, background .3s;
    }
    .faq-item.open .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--ink); color: var(--light); border-color: var(--ink); }
    .faq-a {
      font-size: .92rem; color: var(--ink-soft);
      line-height: 1.8; margin-top: 0;
      max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
      transition: max-height .4s var(--slow), margin .3s;
    }
    .faq-item.open .faq-a { max-height: 300px; margin-top: 1rem; }

    /* ─── CONTACT ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    #contact {
      padding: 7rem 5rem;
      background: var(--ink);
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 6rem;
    }

    .contact-left .section-eyebrow { color: rgba(160,128,96,.8); }
    .contact-left h2 { color: var(--light); }
    .contact-left h2 em { color: var(--warm); }
    .contact-left .section-rule { background: var(--warm); }
    .contact-left p { color: rgba(249,247,244,.5); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 3rem; }

    .contact-meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.2rem; }
    .c-row {
      display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: flex-start;
      padding-bottom: 1.2rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
    }
    .c-label {
      font-size: .58rem; letter-spacing: .25em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--warm);
      width: 72px; flex-shrink: 0; padding-top: .2rem;
    }
    .c-val { font-size: .95rem; color: rgba(249,247,244,.5); }
    .c-val a { color: rgba(249,247,244,.5); transition: color .25s; }
    .c-val a:hover { color: var(--warm); }

    .contact-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.2rem; }

    .f-label {
      font-size: .6rem; letter-spacing: .2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(249,247,244,.35);
      display: block; margin-bottom: .4rem;
    }
    .f-input, .f-select, .f-textarea {
      width: 100%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
      color: rgba(249,247,244,.85);
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: .95rem;
      padding: .85rem 1.1rem;
      outline: none;
      transition: border-color .25s;
      appearance: none;
    }
    .f-input::placeholder, .f-textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(249,247,244,.2); }
    .f-input:focus, .f-select:focus, .f-textarea:focus { border-color: var(--warm); }
    .f-select option { color: #18181e; background: #fff; }
    .f-textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 110px; }
    .f-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }

    /* ─── INLINE CALENDAR ────────────────────────────────────── */
    .cal-wrap {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
      border-radius: 8px;
      padding: 0.8rem;
      font-family: var(--sans);
    }
    .cal-header {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    }
    .cal-month {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: rgba(249,247,244,.85);
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    }
    .cal-nav {
      background: none;
      border: none;
      color: rgba(249,247,244,.5);
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
      border-radius: 4px;
      transition: color .2s, background .2s;
    }
    .cal-nav:hover { color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
    .cal-weekdays {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
      text-align: center;
      font-size: 0.6rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(249,247,244,.3);
      margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    }
    .cal-days {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
      gap: 2px;
    }
    .cal-day {
      aspect-ratio: 1;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: rgba(249,247,244,.7);
      border-radius: 6px;
      cursor: pointer;
      position: relative;
      transition: background .2s, color .2s;
    }
    .cal-day:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); color: #fff; }
    .cal-day.cal-empty { cursor: default; }
    .cal-day.cal-empty:hover { background: none; }
    .cal-day.cal-past {
      color: rgba(249,247,244,.2);
      cursor: default;
    }
    .cal-day.cal-past:hover { background: none; }
    .cal-day.cal-selected {
      background: var(--warm);
      color: #fff;
      font-weight: 500;
    }
    .cal-day.cal-booked {
      color: rgba(249,247,244,.25);
      cursor: not-allowed;
      text-decoration: line-through;
    }
    .cal-day.cal-booked:hover { background: none; }
    .cal-day::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 3px;
      width: 5px; height: 5px;
      border-radius: 50%;
    }
    .cal-day.cal-day--booked::after { background: #c44; }
    .cal-day.cal-day--limited::after { background: #c8a050; }
    .cal-day.cal-day--open::after { background: #5a9a6a; }
    .cal-day.cal-past::after { opacity: 0.3; }

    /* Legend */
    .cal-legend {
      display: flex;
      gap: 1rem;
      margin-top: 0.6rem;
      padding-top: 0.5rem;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    }
    .cal-legend-item {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.35rem;
      font-size: 0.62rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      color: rgba(249,247,244,.4);
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }
    .cal-dot {
      width: 6px; height: 6px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .cal-dot--booked { background: #c44; }
    .cal-dot--limited { background: #c8a050; }
    .cal-dot--open { background: #5a9a6a; }

    .f-submit {
      font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      background: var(--warm); color: var(--ink);
      border: none; padding: 1.1rem 2.5rem;
      cursor: pointer; align-self: flex-start;
      transition: background .25s, transform .2s;
    }
    .f-submit:hover { background: #c8a070; transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .f-submit:disabled { opacity: .5; cursor: not-allowed; transform: none; }

    .f-input.f-error, .f-select.f-error, .f-textarea.f-error { border-color: #c44; }
    .f-status {
      font-size: .85rem; padding: .6rem 0; min-height: 1.6rem;
    }
    .f-status.f-success { color: #6abf6a; }
    .f-status.f-fail { color: #c44; }

    /* ─── FOOTER ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    footer {
      background: var(--bg-dark);
      padding: 2.5rem 5rem;
      display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    }
    .foot-logo { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: .9rem; letter-spacing: .06em; color: rgba(249,247,244,.5); }
    .foot-logo span { color: var(--warm); }
    .foot-copy { font-size: .6rem; letter-spacing: .15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.2); }
    .foot-links { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; }
    .foot-links a { font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); transition: color .25s; }
    .foot-links a:hover { color: var(--warm); }

    /* ─── STONE TEXTURE OVERLAY ──────────────────────────────── */
    .texture-overlay {
      position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9990;
      pointer-events: none;
      background-image: url("images/texture-overlay.jpg");
      background-size: 600px 600px;
      background-repeat: repeat;
      opacity: .06;
      mix-blend-mode: multiply;
    }

    /* ─── ANIMATIONS ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
    @keyframes up {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); }
      to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }
    @keyframes fadeIn {
      from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; }
    }
    @keyframes pulse {
      0%,100% { opacity: .4; } 50% { opacity: 1; }
    }

    .reveal {
      opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px);
      transition: opacity .85s var(--slow), transform .85s var(--slow);
    }
    .reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

    /* ─── RESPONSIVE ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
      .texture-overlay { display: none; }
      nav { padding: 1.2rem 2rem; }
      nav.scrolled { padding: .9rem 2rem; }
      .hero-tag { display: none; }
      .nav-links { display: none; }
      .nav-mobile-btn { display: flex; }
      .mobile-menu:not([hidden]) { display: flex; }

      .hero-left { padding: 5rem 2.5rem 3rem; }
      .hero-num { display: none; }

      #intro { flex-direction: column; padding: 3rem 2.5rem; gap: 1.5rem; }
      .intro-right { display: none; }

      #portfolio { padding: 5rem 0; }
      .portfolio-head { padding: 0 2rem; }

      #services { padding: 5rem 2.5rem; }
      .services-intro { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
      .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

      #why { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 5rem 2.5rem; gap: 3rem; }
      .why-pillars { align-items: center; }

      #process { padding: 5rem 2.5rem; }


      #about { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 5rem 2.5rem; gap: 3rem; }
      .about-img-wrap { aspect-ratio: 3/2; max-height: 380px; }

      #faq { padding: 5rem 2.5rem; }
      .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }

      #contact { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 5rem 2.5rem; gap: 3.5rem; }

      footer { flex-direction: column; gap: 1.2rem; text-align: center; padding: 2rem; }
    }

    @media (max-width: 640px) {
      .hero-h1 { font-size: 2.4rem; }
      .hero-btns { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
      .step-expand { max-width: 280px; }
      .why-pillars { align-items: center; }
      .f-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }
  
    /* ─── HERO CAROUSEL ──────────────────────────────────────── */

    .hero-carousel {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .hc-track {
      display: flex;
      height: 100%;
      transition: transform .7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
      will-change: transform;
    }

    .hc-slide {
      min-width: 100%; height: 100%;
      position: relative; flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .hc-bg {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #28283a 0%, #1a1a26 100%);
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hc-bg img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform .7s var(--slow);
    }
    .hc-slide:hover .hc-bg img { transform: scale(1.03); }


    .hc-label {
      position: absolute; bottom: 2rem; left: 2rem;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .3rem;
      opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s;
    }
    .hc-slide:hover .hc-label { opacity: 1; }
    .hc-title {
      font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic;
      font-size: 1.1rem; color: rgba(249,247,244,.9);
    }
    .hc-cat {
      font-size: .55rem; letter-spacing: .2em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--warm);
    }

    .hc-arrow {
      position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
      width: 44px; height: 44px;
      background: none; border: none;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); font-size: 2rem;
      cursor: pointer; z-index: 10;
      transition: color .25s;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    }
    .hc-arrow:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
    .hc-prev { left: 1.2rem; }
    .hc-next { right: 1.2rem; }

    .hc-dots {
      position: absolute; bottom: 1.4rem; left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      display: flex; gap: .5rem; z-index: 10;
    }
    .hc-dot {
      width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
      transition: background .3s, transform .3s;
      cursor: pointer;
      border: none; padding: 0;
    }
    .hc-dot.active { background: rgba(255,255,255,.9); transform: scale(1.4); }

    /* ─── PORTFOLIO CAROUSEL ─────────────────────────────────── */
    #portfolio { padding: 5rem 0; background: var(--light); overflow: hidden; }

    .portfolio-head {
      padding: 0 5rem;
      margin-top: -1rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      text-align: center;
    }
.port-carousel-wrap {
      /* overflow visible so left card peeks/bleeds */
      overflow: visible;
      cursor: grab;
      /* clip only top/bottom, not sides */
      clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0);
      position: relative;
    }
    .port-carousel-wrap:active { cursor: grabbing; }

    .port-carousel {
      display: flex;
      gap: 1.2rem;
      transition: transform .55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
      will-change: transform;
      /* start offset so first card is partially off-screen left, implying scroll */
      padding-left: calc(5rem - 80px);
      padding-right: 5rem;
      user-select: none;
    }

    .pc-item {
      flex-shrink: 0;
      /* wider cards, more cinematic */
      width: clamp(320px, 38vw, 520px);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column;
      gap: .8rem;
    }

    .pc-bg {
      width: 100%; height: clamp(380px, 55vh, 560px);
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a2a30 0%, #1c1c22 100%);
    }
    .pc-bg img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform .6s var(--slow);
    }
    .pc-item:hover .pc-bg img { transform: scale(1.04); }

    /* "View More" overlay on category cover cards */
    .pc-category-overlay::after {
      content: 'View More';
      display: block;
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: .75rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: #fff;
      margin-top: 1rem;
      opacity: 0; transition: opacity .45s var(--ease);
    }
    .pc-item.category-cover:hover .pc-category-overlay::after,
    .pc-category-overlay.show-view-more::after { opacity: 1; }


    .pc-info { padding: 0 .2rem; }
    .pc-title {
      font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic;
      font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ink);
    }
    .pc-cat {
      font-size: .58rem; letter-spacing: .18em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--warm);
      margin-top: .2rem;
    }


    /* ─── CATEGORY CARDS ──────────────────────────────────────── */
    .port-tabs { display: flex !important; }
    .pc-item.category-cover { position: relative; cursor: pointer; }

    .pc-category-overlay {
      position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      padding: 2.5rem 1.8rem;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.75) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.2) 60%, transparent 100%);
      z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
    }
    .pc-category-name {
      font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.5rem;
      font-style: italic; color: #fff; line-height: 1.2;
    }
    .pc-category-count {
      font-size: .58rem; letter-spacing: .22em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
      margin-top: .5rem;
    }
    .pc-item.category-cover .pc-info { display: none; }

    /* ─── GALLERY VIEW ────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .gallery-view { display: none; padding: 0 5rem; }
    .gallery-view.enter { animation: galleryIn .5s ease forwards; }
    .gallery-view.exit  { animation: galleryOut .4s ease forwards; }
    @keyframes galleryIn {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
      to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }
    @keyframes galleryOut {
      from { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
      to   { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
    }
    .gallery-header {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }
    .gallery-back {
      font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--ink-soft); background: none;
      border: 1px solid var(--stone); padding: .55rem 1.3rem;
      cursor: pointer; transition: all .25s;
    }
    .gallery-back:hover {
      background: var(--ink); color: var(--light); border-color: var(--ink);
    }
    .gallery-title {
      font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic;
      font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--ink);
    }
    .gallery-grid {
      padding: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: max-height 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    }
    .gallery-cols {
      display: flex;
      gap: 8px;
      align-items: flex-start;
    }
    .gallery-col {
      flex: 1;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 8px;
      min-width: 0;
    }
    .gallery-grid .g-item {
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a2a30 0%, #1c1c22 100%);
      border-radius: 4px;
    }
    .gallery-grid .g-item img {
      width: 100%; height: auto; object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
      transition: transform .6s var(--slow);
    }
    .gallery-grid .g-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }

    /* ─── VIEW MORE ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .gallery-view-more {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 5;
      margin-top: -100px;
      padding-top: 100px;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .gallery-view-more.hidden {
      opacity: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    }
    .view-more-fade {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      height: 100px;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, #f8f7f5);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .view-more-btn {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 0.7rem 2rem;
      background: none;
      border: 1px solid var(--stone);
      color: var(--ink-soft);
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.62rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.25s;
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }
    .view-more-btn:hover {
      background: var(--ink);
      color: var(--light);
      border-color: var(--ink);
    }

    /* ─── LIGHTBOX ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .lightbox-overlay {
      position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999;
      background: rgba(0,0,0,.92);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
      transition: opacity .3s ease;
    }
    .lightbox-overlay.active { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
    .lightbox-overlay img {
      max-width: 92vw; max-height: 90vh;
      object-fit: contain;
      border-radius: 3px;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: scale(0.95);
      transition: opacity .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
    }
    .lightbox-overlay.active img.lb-loaded {
      opacity: 1; transform: scale(1);
    }
    .lightbox-close {
      position: absolute; top: 1.2rem; right: 1.5rem;
      background: none; border: none;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); font-size: 1.8rem;
      cursor: pointer; line-height: 1;
      width: 44px; height: 44px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      transition: color .2s;
    }
    .lightbox-close:hover { color: #fff; }
    .lightbox-nav {
      position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
      background: none; border: none;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: 2rem;
      cursor: pointer; padding: 1rem;
      transition: color .2s;
    }
    .lightbox-nav:hover { color: #fff; }
    .lightbox-nav.lb-prev { left: 0.5rem; }
    .lightbox-nav.lb-next { right: 0.5rem; }
    .lightbox-counter {
      position: absolute; bottom: 1.2rem; left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
      font-family: var(--sans); font-size: .65rem;
      letter-spacing: .15em;
    }

    /* ─── CAROUSEL ARROWS ─────────────────────────────────────── */
    .carousel-arrow {
      position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
      z-index: 10;
      width: 44px; height: 44px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12);
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
      backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
      color: var(--ink);
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all .25s;
      opacity: .7;
    }
    .carousel-arrow:hover { opacity: 1; background: #fff; border-color: rgba(0,0,0,.2); }
    .carousel-arrow.arrow-left { left: 2rem; }
    .carousel-arrow.arrow-right { right: 2rem; }
    .port-carousel-wrap.hiding { animation: carouselOut .4s ease forwards; }
    .portfolio-head.hiding { animation: carouselOut .4s ease forwards; }
    @keyframes carouselOut {
      from { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
      to   { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-20px); }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .gallery-view { padding: 0 1.5rem; }
      .gallery-cols { gap: 6px; }
      .gallery-col { gap: 6px; }
      .gallery-view-more { margin-top: -80px; padding-top: 80px; }
      .view-more-fade { height: 80px; }
      .carousel-arrow { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: .9rem; }
      .carousel-arrow.arrow-left { left: .8rem; }
      .carousel-arrow.arrow-right { right: .8rem; }
      .lightbox-nav { font-size: 1.5rem; padding: 0.6rem; }
      .lightbox-overlay img { max-width: 96vw; max-height: 88vh; }
    }

    .port-tabs { margin-top: 1rem; justify-content: center; }