
:root{
  --bg:#FAF6EF;
  --bg-alt:#FFFFFF;
  --bg-dark:#3B2314;
  --bg-espresso:#3B2314;
  --text:#2C2C2C;
  --text-sec:rgba(59,35,20,0.72);
  --accent:#9B5A1F;
  --sage:#6B7F5E;
  --oak:#C4913A;
  --white:#FFFFFF;
  --border:rgba(59,35,20,0.14);
  --font-heading:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;
  --font-body:'Inter',system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif;
  --radius-sm:6px;
  --radius-md:12px;
  --radius-lg:20px;
  --radius-full:9999px;
}
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0;}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
body{font-family:var(--font-body);color:var(--text);background:var(--bg);line-height:1.65;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;}
img{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;}

/* Typography */
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:500;color:var(--bg-dark);line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-0.01em;}
h1{font-size:clamp(44px,6vw,80px);line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-0.014em;}
h2{font-size:clamp(32px,4.2vw,52px);line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-0.012em;}
h3{font-size:clamp(24px,2.6vw,32px);line-height:1.15;}
h4{font-size:1.5rem;line-height:1.2;}
p{font-size:17px;line-height:1.7;color:var(--text);}
p em, .testimonial-quote em, .faq-a-inner em{font-style:italic;color:var(--accent);}

.container{max-width:1240px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 32px;}
section{padding:96px 0;}
@media(max-width:820px){section{padding:72px 0;}.container{padding:0 24px;}}

/* === NAV — Modivana expand/contract pattern === */
.nav-wrap{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:100;padding:20px 0;transition:padding .5s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);}
.nav{max-width:100%;margin:0 36px;padding:14px 24px 14px 28px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px;background:transparent;border-radius:9999px;transition:max-width .6s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), margin .6s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), padding .5s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), background .5s ease, box-shadow .5s ease, border-color .5s ease;border:1px solid transparent;}
.nav-wrap.scrolled{padding:14px 0;}
.nav-wrap.scrolled .nav{max-width:1160px;margin:0 auto;background:rgba(250,246,239,0.94);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);box-shadow:0 10px 32px rgba(59,35,20,0.10);border-color:rgba(59,35,20,0.08);padding:10px 14px 10px 24px;}
.nav-logo img{height:56px;width:auto;transition:filter .4s ease;}
.nav-wrap:not(.scrolled) .nav-logo img{filter:brightness(0) invert(1);}
.nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:36px;list-style:none;}
.nav-links a{font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:var(--bg);transition:color .35s ease;letter-spacing:0.1px;}
.nav-wrap.scrolled .nav-links a{color:var(--bg-dark);}
.nav-links a:hover{color:var(--accent);}
.nav-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;}
.nav-call{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--bg);color:var(--bg-dark);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:all .35s;border:1.5px solid var(--bg);}
.nav-call .material-symbols-outlined{font-size:20px;}
.nav-call:hover{background:var(--accent);border-color:var(--accent);color:var(--bg);transform:translateY(-1px);}
.nav-wrap:not(.scrolled) .nav-call{background:transparent;border-color:rgba(250,246,239,0.42);color:var(--bg);}
.nav-wrap:not(.scrolled) .nav-call:hover{background:var(--accent);border-color:var(--accent);}
/* Mobile nav — hamburger + full-screen overlay */
.nav-hamburger{display:none;width:48px;height:48px;border:none;background:transparent;cursor:pointer;position:relative;z-index:110;padding:0;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;}
.nav-hamburger span{display:block;width:24px;height:2px;background:var(--bg);margin:0 auto;border-radius:2px;transition:all .35s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);}
.nav-hamburger span + span{margin-top:7px;}
.nav-wrap.scrolled .nav-hamburger span{background:var(--bg-dark);}
.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(4.5px) rotate(45deg);background:var(--bg);}
.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(2){transform:translateY(-4.5px) rotate(-45deg);background:var(--bg);}
.mobile-menu{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:105;background:var(--bg-dark);display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:20px;opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .4s ease;padding:100px 32px 60px;}
.mobile-menu.open{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto;}
.mobile-menu a{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-size:clamp(28px,6vw,40px);font-weight:500;color:var(--bg);text-decoration:none;opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px);transition:opacity .5s ease, transform .5s ease, color .25s;}
.mobile-menu.open a{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(1){transition-delay:.08s;}
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.14s;}
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.20s;}
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.26s;}
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.32s;}
.mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(6){transition-delay:.38s;}
.mobile-menu a:hover{color:var(--accent);}
.mobile-menu .mobile-cta{margin-top:24px;opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px);transition:opacity .5s ease .44s, transform .5s ease .44s;}
.mobile-menu.open .mobile-cta{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}

@media(max-width:980px){
  .nav-links,.nav-call{display:none;}
  .nav{margin:0 16px;padding:12px 20px 12px 16px;}
  .nav-hamburger{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}
  .nav-logo img{height:44px;}
  .nav-actions .btn-arrow{display:none;}
  .nav-wrap.scrolled .nav{padding:8px 16px 8px 14px;}
}

/* === BUTTON — Modivana arrow-circle === */
.btn-arrow{position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;padding:6px 66px 6px 30px;min-height:60px;border-radius:var(--radius-full);border:2px solid var(--accent);background:var(--accent);color:var(--bg);font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:15px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.1px;cursor:pointer;text-decoration:none;transition:color .5s ease .18s, transform .25s ease;}
.btn-arrow .bg-fill{position:absolute;top:4px;bottom:4px;right:4px;left:calc(100% - 52px);background:var(--bg);border-radius:9999px;transition:left .75s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);z-index:1;pointer-events:none;}
.btn-arrow .label{position:relative;z-index:3;white-space:nowrap;}
.btn-arrow .arrow-wrap{position:absolute;right:4px;top:50%;margin-top:-24px;width:48px;height:48px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;z-index:4;pointer-events:none;}
.btn-arrow .arrow-wrap .arrow{position:relative;z-index:1;color:var(--accent);font-size:22px;font-weight:500;transition:transform .4s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);}
.btn-arrow:hover{color:var(--accent);transform:translateY(-1.5px);}
.btn-arrow:hover .bg-fill{left:4px;}
.btn-arrow:hover .arrow-wrap .arrow{transform:translateX(3px);}
.btn-arrow.secondary{background:var(--bg);color:var(--accent);}
.btn-arrow.secondary .bg-fill{background:var(--accent);}
.btn-arrow.secondary .arrow-wrap .arrow{color:var(--bg);}
.btn-arrow.secondary:hover{color:var(--bg);}
.btn-arrow.dark{background:var(--bg-dark);border-color:var(--bg-dark);}
.btn-arrow.dark .arrow-wrap .arrow{color:var(--bg-dark);}
.btn-arrow.dark:hover{color:var(--bg-dark);}
.btn-arrow.sm{padding:5px 48px 5px 22px;font-size:13px;min-height:46px;border-width:1.5px;}
.btn-arrow.sm .bg-fill{top:3px;bottom:3px;right:3px;left:calc(100% - 39px);}
.btn-arrow.sm:hover .bg-fill{left:3px;}
.btn-arrow.sm .arrow-wrap{width:36px;height:36px;margin-top:-18px;right:3px;}
.btn-arrow.sm .arrow-wrap .arrow{font-size:18px;}

/* === SECTION BADGE === */
.section-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:6px 20px 6px 6px;background:var(--bg);border:1px solid rgba(59,35,20,0.08);border-radius:var(--radius-full);font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:13px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0.2px;color:var(--bg-dark);margin-bottom:22px;box-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(59,35,20,0.05);}
.section-badge .ic{width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent);color:var(--bg);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;}
.section-badge .ic .material-symbols-outlined{font-size:17px;font-weight:500;}
.section-badge.solid{background:var(--bg-dark);color:var(--bg);border-color:var(--bg-dark);}
.section-badge.solid .ic{background:var(--bg);color:var(--bg-dark);}

/* === HERO — full-bleed with subtle zoom on load === */
.hero{position:relative;min-height:100vh;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:0 0 72px;overflow:hidden;color:var(--bg);margin-top:0;}
.hero-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;overflow:hidden;}
.hero-bg img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transform:scale(1.12);animation:heroZoom 14s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1) forwards;}
@keyframes heroZoom{from{transform:scale(1.12);}to{transform:scale(1);}}
.hero-bg::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(20,17,13,0.56) 0%,rgba(20,17,13,0.38) 35%,rgba(20,17,13,0.78) 100%);}
.hero .container{position:relative;z-index:2;width:100%;}
.hero h1{color:var(--bg);margin-bottom:28px;max-width:18ch;opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);animation:heroFadeUp .9s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1) .35s forwards;}

.hero p.hero-sub{font-size:19px;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(250,246,239,0.88);max-width:560px;margin-bottom:36px;opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);animation:heroFadeUp .9s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1) .55s forwards;}
.hero .section-badge{background:rgba(250,246,239,0.12);color:var(--bg);border:1px solid rgba(250,246,239,0.22);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);animation:heroFadeUp .9s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1) .2s forwards;}
.hero .section-badge .ic{background:var(--accent);color:var(--bg);}
.hero-meta{display:flex;gap:28px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:40px;opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);animation:heroFadeUp .9s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1) .75s forwards;}
.hero-meta span{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(250,246,239,0.88);}
.hero-meta span::before{content:"";width:8px;height:8px;background:var(--accent);border-radius:50%;}
.hero-cta-row{display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);animation:heroFadeUp .9s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1) .95s forwards;}
.hero .btn-arrow.secondary{background:transparent;color:var(--bg);border-color:var(--bg);}
.hero .btn-arrow.secondary .bg-fill{background:var(--bg);}
.hero .btn-arrow.secondary .arrow-wrap .arrow{color:var(--bg-dark);}
.hero .btn-arrow.secondary:hover{color:var(--bg-dark);}
.hero-scroll-cue{position:absolute;bottom:32px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);color:rgba(250,246,239,0.72);z-index:2;font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:10px;animation:heroFadeUp 1s ease 1.4s both;}
.hero-scroll-cue::after{content:"";width:1px;height:42px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(250,246,239,0.72),transparent);animation:scrollCue 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;}
@keyframes heroFadeUp{to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}}
@keyframes scrollCue{0%,100%{opacity:.4;transform:scaleY(.6);transform-origin:top;}50%{opacity:1;transform:scaleY(1);transform-origin:top;}}
@media(max-width:820px){.hero{min-height:88vh;padding-bottom:56px;}}

/* === TRUST BAR === */
.trust-bar{background:var(--bg-dark);color:var(--bg);padding:32px 0;}
.trust-bar .container{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:32px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.trust-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;font-size:13px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0.5px;color:rgba(250,246,239,0.88);}
.trust-item .material-symbols-outlined{font-size:22px;color:var(--accent);}
.trust-bbb{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:10px 20px;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06);border:1px solid rgba(250,246,239,0.14);border-radius:var(--radius-full);}
.trust-bbb-mark{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent);color:var(--bg-dark);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:700;font-size:16px;letter-spacing:-0.5px;}
.trust-bbb-text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px;}
.trust-bbb-text strong{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:600;font-size:14px;color:var(--bg);}
.trust-bbb-text span{font-size:10px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1.4px;color:rgba(250,246,239,0.62);}

/* === ABOUT INTRO === */
.about-intro{background:var(--bg);}
.about-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:0.9fr 1.1fr;gap:72px;align-items:center;}
@media(max-width:980px){.about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:48px;}}
.about-image{aspect-ratio:4/5;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(59,35,20,0.10);}
.about-image img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;}
.about-intro h2{margin-bottom:24px;max-width:16ch;}

.about-intro p{font-size:18px;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:20px;color:var(--text);max-width:540px;}
.about-intro .btn-arrow{margin-top:14px;}

/* === STATS BAND === */
.stats-band{background:var(--bg-dark);color:var(--bg);padding:96px 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.stats-band::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:4px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent) 0%,var(--oak) 50%,var(--accent) 100%);}
.stats-band .section-badge{background:transparent;color:var(--bg);border-color:rgba(250,246,239,0.25);}
.stats-band .section-badge .ic{background:var(--accent);color:var(--bg-dark);}
.stats-band h2{color:var(--bg);max-width:18ch;margin-bottom:64px;}

.stats-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:40px;border-top:1px solid rgba(250,246,239,0.18);padding-top:48px;}
.stat{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;position:relative;padding-right:24px;}
.stat + .stat::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:-20px;top:6px;bottom:6px;width:1px;background:rgba(250,246,239,0.14);}
.stat-num{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(54px,6.4vw,96px);line-height:0.95;letter-spacing:-0.02em;color:var(--bg);display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:2px;}
.stat-num .suffix{font-size:0.45em;color:var(--accent);font-style:italic;font-weight:500;}
.stat-label{font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:12px;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1.8px;color:rgba(250,246,239,0.68);margin-top:14px;}
@media(max-width:820px){.stats-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:40px;}.stat + .stat::before{display:none;}}

/* === SERVICES GRID — Modivana photo carousel cards === */
.services{background:var(--bg);}
.services-head{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;gap:32px;margin-bottom:56px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.services-head h2{max-width:18ch;}
.services-head p{max-width:420px;color:var(--text-sec);font-size:17px;}
.services-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;}
@media(max-width:980px){.services-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
@media(max-width:640px){.services-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.service-card{background:var(--bg-alt);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;}
.service-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 24px 50px rgba(59,35,20,0.10);border-color:rgba(155,90,31,0.28);}
.service-slider{position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/3;overflow:hidden;}
.service-slider::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 55%,rgba(59,35,20,0.28) 100%);pointer-events:none;z-index:1;}
.service-slides{position:absolute;inset:0;}
.service-slides img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;opacity:0;transform:scale(1.05);transition:opacity .9s ease, transform 6s ease;}
.service-slides img.active{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.02);}
.service-dots{position:absolute;bottom:18px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);display:flex;gap:8px;z-index:3;}
.service-dots .dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(250,246,239,0.42);border:none;cursor:pointer;padding:0;transition:all .35s ease;}
.service-dots .dot.active{background:var(--bg);width:26px;border-radius:4px;}
.service-dots .dot:hover{background:rgba(250,246,239,0.75);}
.service-nav{position:absolute;top:50%;margin-top:-22px;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(250,246,239,0.94);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);border:none;color:var(--bg-dark);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;cursor:pointer;z-index:3;opacity:0;padding:0;transform:scale(.88);transition:opacity .35s ease, background .25s ease, transform .3s ease, color .25s ease;box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(20,17,13,0.25);}
.service-nav .material-symbols-outlined{font-size:20px;font-weight:600;}
.service-nav-prev{left:14px;}
.service-nav-next{right:14px;}
.service-card:hover .service-nav{opacity:1;transform:scale(1);}
.service-nav:hover{background:var(--accent);color:var(--bg);transform:scale(1.08);}
.service-body{padding:28px 30px 32px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;}
.service-num{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-style:italic;font-size:13px;color:var(--accent);letter-spacing:0.5px;}
.service-card h3{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:500;font-size:24px;line-height:1.15;color:var(--bg-dark);margin:0;}
.service-card p{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--text-sec);margin:4px 0 10px;}
.service-card .link-arrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:var(--accent);transition:gap .35s;margin-top:auto;}
.service-card .link-arrow .material-symbols-outlined{font-size:17px;}
.service-card:hover .link-arrow{gap:14px;}

/* === FEATURED PROJECTS — compact 2×2 grid === */
.projects{background:var(--bg);border-top:1px solid var(--border);}
.projects-head{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;gap:32px;margin-bottom:48px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.projects-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:24px;}
@media(max-width:640px){.projects-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.project-card-compact{background:var(--bg-alt);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:transform .4s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), box-shadow .4s ease, border-color .4s ease;}
.project-card-compact:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 24px 52px rgba(59,35,20,0.12);border-color:rgba(155,90,31,0.28);}
.pcc-img{aspect-ratio:4/3;overflow:hidden;position:relative;}
.pcc-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .7s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);}
.project-card-compact:hover .pcc-img img{transform:scale(1.04);}
.pcc-body{padding:26px 28px 30px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;}
.pcc-cat{font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);}
.pcc-body h3{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(22px,2.4vw,28px);line-height:1.15;color:var(--bg-dark);margin:0;}
.pcc-body p{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--text-sec);margin:2px 0 8px;}
.pcc-meta{display:flex;gap:16px;font-size:12px;color:var(--text-sec);font-weight:500;}
.pcc-meta span{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;}
.projects-footer{display:flex;justify-content:center;margin-top:48px;}

/* === PROCESS — cream header, hard black bg on steps (no gradient, no transition) === */
.process{
  position:relative;overflow:visible;padding:140px 0 0;
  background:var(--bg);color:var(--bg-dark);
}
.process > .container{position:relative;z-index:2;}
.process-header{text-align:center;max-width:760px;margin:0 auto 96px;}
.process .section-badge{background:var(--bg);color:var(--bg-dark);border:1px solid rgba(59,35,20,0.08);margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}
.process .section-badge .ic{background:var(--accent);color:var(--bg);}
.process h2{max-width:18ch;margin:0 auto 22px;}
.process-lede{max-width:620px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.65;margin:0 auto;color:var(--text-sec);}

/* Steps + CTA sit on a full-bleed black background */
.process-steps-wrap{position:relative;color:var(--bg);padding:80px 0 160px;}
.process-steps-wrap::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;
  left:50%;width:100vw;transform:translateX(-50%);
  background:#000000;z-index:0;
}

/* Steps container — sits above the full-bleed black ::before */
.process-steps{position:relative;max-width:1120px;margin:0 auto;z-index:1;}
/* Dynamic scroll-linked line (height set by JS) */
.process-line{position:absolute;left:50%;top:60px;width:1.5px;height:0;background:rgba(155,90,31,0.50);transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:0;will-change:height;}

/* Big faded number separator between steps */
.process-step-num{
  font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:500;
  font-size:clamp(88px,10vw,140px);line-height:0.9;letter-spacing:-0.02em;
  color:rgba(250,246,239,0.14);
  text-align:center;position:relative;z-index:2;
  padding:48px 0 32px;
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px);
  transition:opacity .9s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), transform .9s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), color .9s ease;
}
.process-step-num.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);color:rgba(250,246,239,0.22);}
/* Black backdrop behind number to mask the vertical line */
.process-step-num::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;top:8px;bottom:8px;width:160px;
  transform:translateX(-50%);background:#000000;z-index:-1;
}

/* Each step — simple 2-col grid, alternating with .reverse */
.process-step{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;align-items:center;gap:80px;
  padding:20px 0 72px;position:relative;z-index:1;
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(48px);
  transition:opacity 1s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), transform 1s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.process-step.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}
.process-step.reverse{direction:rtl;}
.process-step.reverse > *{direction:ltr;}

.process-step-image{
  aspect-ratio:5/4;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 28px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.50);
}
.process-step-image img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;}

.process-step-body{padding:0 8px;}
.process-step-icon{
  width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  background:rgba(155,90,31,0.14);color:var(--accent);
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  margin-bottom:22px;border:1px solid rgba(155,90,31,0.32);
}
.process-step-icon .material-symbols-outlined{font-size:28px;}
.process-step h4{
  font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:500;
  font-size:clamp(26px,2.6vw,36px);line-height:1.12;letter-spacing:-0.01em;
  color:var(--bg);margin:0 0 16px;
}
.process-step p{
  font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;
  color:rgba(250,246,239,0.68);
  max-width:44ch;margin:0;
}

.process-cta{display:flex;justify-content:center;margin-top:72px;position:relative;z-index:1;}

@media(max-width:900px){
  .process{padding:100px 0 120px;}
  .process-header{margin-bottom:72px;}
  .process-steps::before{display:none;}
  .process-step-num{font-size:72px;padding:32px 0 20px;}
  .process-step{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px;padding:12px 0 56px;}
  .process-step.reverse{direction:ltr;}
  .process-step.reverse .process-step-image{order:-1;}
}

/* === TESTIMONIALS === */
.testimonials{background:var(--bg);}
.testimonials-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;}
@media(max-width:980px){.testimonials-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.testimonial-card{background:var(--bg-alt);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:36px 32px;position:relative;}
.testimonial-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:32px;right:32px;height:3px;background:var(--accent);}
.testimonial-stars{display:inline-flex;gap:4px;margin-bottom:20px;color:var(--oak);font-size:18px;}
.testimonial-quote{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-style:italic;font-weight:500;font-size:19px;line-height:1.45;color:var(--bg-dark);margin-bottom:24px;}
.testimonial-author{font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--bg-dark);}
.testimonial-meta{font-size:12px;color:var(--text-sec);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;margin-top:3px;}

/* === SERVICE AREAS === */
.service-areas{background:var(--bg);border-top:1px solid var(--border);}
.service-areas-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.2fr;gap:64px;align-items:center;}
@media(max-width:980px){.service-areas-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.service-areas h2{max-width:14ch;margin-bottom:24px;}
.service-areas p{color:var(--text-sec);font-size:17px;max-width:480px;margin-bottom:32px;}
.areas-list{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:14px 32px;background:var(--bg-alt);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:40px;}
.area-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;font-size:15px;color:var(--bg-dark);font-weight:500;}
.area-item::before{content:"";width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--accent);flex-shrink:0;}

/* === FAQ === */
.faq{background:var(--bg);}
.faq h2{max-width:16ch;margin-bottom:24px;}
.faq-lede{color:var(--text-sec);font-size:17px;max-width:560px;margin-bottom:56px;}
.faq-list{max-width:900px;}
.faq-item{border-top:1px solid var(--border);padding:24px 0;}
.faq-item:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);}
.faq-q{width:100%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:24px;background:transparent;border:none;cursor:pointer;padding:0;text-align:left;font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(20px,2.2vw,26px);color:var(--bg-dark);line-height:1.3;transition:color .25s;}
.faq-q:hover{color:var(--accent);}
.faq-q .toggle{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--bg);border:1.5px solid var(--border);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0;transition:all .35s;}
.faq-q .toggle .material-symbols-outlined{font-size:20px;color:var(--accent);transition:transform .35s;}
.faq-item.open .faq-q .toggle{background:var(--accent);border-color:var(--accent);}
.faq-item.open .faq-q .toggle .material-symbols-outlined{color:var(--bg);transform:rotate(45deg);}
.faq-a{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .5s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);}
.faq-item.open .faq-a{max-height:400px;}
.faq-a-inner{padding:20px 72px 4px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:var(--text-sec);}

/* === CTA BAND === */
.cta-band{background:var(--bg-dark);color:var(--bg);padding:112px 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.cta-band::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:4px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent) 0%,var(--oak) 50%,var(--accent) 100%);}
.cta-band .container{text-align:center;}
.cta-band .section-badge{background:transparent;color:var(--bg);border-color:rgba(250,246,239,0.25);margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}
.cta-band .section-badge .ic{background:var(--accent);color:var(--bg-dark);}
.cta-band h2{color:var(--bg);max-width:22ch;margin:0 auto 24px;font-size:clamp(36px,5vw,64px);}

.cta-band p{color:rgba(250,246,239,0.78);font-size:18px;max-width:560px;margin:0 auto 40px;}
.cta-actions{display:flex;gap:16px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;}

/* === FOOTER === */
footer{background:var(--bg-espresso);color:rgba(250,246,239,0.72);padding:72px 0 40px;}
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.3fr 0.8fr 0.8fr 1fr;gap:48px;margin-bottom:56px;}
@media(max-width:980px){.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:40px;}}
@media(max-width:640px){.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.footer-brand img{height:64px;width:auto;margin-bottom:20px;filter:brightness(0) invert(1);}
.footer-brand p{font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(250,246,239,0.58);max-width:260px;}
.footer-col h5{font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:11px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1.6px;color:var(--bg);margin-bottom:18px;}
.footer-col ul{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;}
.footer-col li a{font-size:14px;color:rgba(250,246,239,0.66);transition:color .25s;}
.footer-col li a:hover{color:var(--accent);}
.footer-contact a{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:14px;color:rgba(250,246,239,0.78);margin-bottom:10px;}
.footer-contact a .material-symbols-outlined{font-size:18px;color:var(--accent);}
.footer-social{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-top:20px;}
.social-circle{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid rgba(250,246,239,0.22);color:rgba(250,246,239,0.78);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:all .3s;}
.social-circle:hover{background:var(--accent);border-color:var(--accent);color:var(--bg);}
.social-circle svg{width:16px;height:16px;fill:currentColor;}
.footer-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(250,246,239,0.08);padding-top:28px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap;font-size:12px;color:rgba(250,246,239,0.42);}
.footer-bottom a{color:rgba(250,246,239,0.58);}

/* === STUB PAGE — walnut hero band (non-homepage) === */
.page-hero{background:var(--bg-dark);color:var(--bg);padding:200px 0 96px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.page-hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:4px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent) 0%,var(--oak) 50%,var(--accent) 100%);}
.page-hero .section-badge{background:rgba(250,246,239,0.12);color:var(--bg);border:1px solid rgba(250,246,239,0.22);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);}
.page-hero .section-badge .ic{background:var(--accent);color:var(--bg-dark);}
.page-hero h1{color:var(--bg);max-width:18ch;margin-bottom:20px;font-size:clamp(40px,5.4vw,72px);}

.page-hero p{color:rgba(250,246,239,0.78);font-size:19px;line-height:1.6;max-width:640px;}

/* === STUB PAGE — content section === */
.page-content{background:var(--bg);padding:96px 0;}
.page-content .coming-soon{background:var(--bg-alt);border:1px solid var(--border);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:56px;text-align:center;max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;}
.page-content .coming-soon h2{margin-bottom:16px;}
.page-content .coming-soon p{max-width:520px;margin:0 auto 28px;color:var(--text-sec);font-size:17px;}

/* ============================================================
   IMPACT GRID — 4 stats × 4 photos in 4-col alternating layout
   Social proof section right after the hero. Stat cards hold
   a copper pill badge + heading + description; photo cards
   show real project shots for visual rhythm.
   ============================================================ */
.impact{background:var(--bg);padding:104px 0;}
.impact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:24px;}
.impact-card{border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:1/1;}
.impact-card.stat{background:var(--bg-alt);border:1px solid var(--border);padding:44px 30px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-align:center;transition:transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;}
.impact-card.stat:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 20px 48px rgba(59,35,20,0.10);border-color:rgba(155,90,31,0.28);}
.impact-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:14px 30px;background:var(--accent);color:var(--bg);border-radius:9999px;font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:500;font-size:52px;line-height:1;margin-bottom:24px;letter-spacing:-0.01em;}
.impact-badge .material-symbols-outlined{font-size:28px;font-weight:500;}
.impact-card.stat h3{font-family:var(--font-heading);font-weight:500;font-size:22px;line-height:1.2;color:var(--bg-dark);margin-bottom:12px;max-width:16ch;}
.impact-card.stat p{font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;color:var(--text-sec);max-width:26ch;margin:0;}
.impact-card.photo{position:relative;}
.impact-card.photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .8s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);}
.impact-card.photo:hover img{transform:scale(1.05);}
@media(max-width:1100px){
  .impact-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .impact-badge{font-size:44px;padding:12px 26px;}
}
@media(max-width:540px){
  .impact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
}

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE RESPONSIVE FIXES — 375px–480px
   ============================================================ */
@media(max-width:480px){
  /* Hero adjustments */
  .hero{min-height:92vh;padding-bottom:40px;}
  .hero h1{font-size:clamp(36px,10vw,52px);max-width:12ch;}
  .hero p.hero-sub{font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;}
  .hero-meta{gap:16px 24px;}
  .hero-meta span{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:1.2px;}
  .hero-cta-row{flex-direction:column;gap:14px;}
  .hero-cta-row .btn-arrow{width:100%;justify-content:center;}
  .hero-scroll-cue{display:none;}

  /* Impact grid */
  .impact{padding:72px 0;}
  .impact-grid{gap:16px;}
  .impact-badge{font-size:38px;padding:12px 24px;}
  .impact-card.stat h3{font-size:18px;}
  .impact-card.stat p{font-size:13px;}

  /* Services */
  .services-head{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;}
  .service-body{padding:22px 24px 28px;}

  /* Projects */
  .project-body{padding:24px 20px 20px;}
  .project-title{font-size:22px;}
  .project-tags{gap:8px;}
  .project-tag{padding:6px 12px 6px 10px;font-size:11px;}
  .project-details-link{padding-top:12px;}
  .project-compare{aspect-ratio:4/3;}

  /* Process */
  .process-header{margin-bottom:56px;}
  .process-step h4{font-size:24px;}
  .process-step p{font-size:15px;}

  /* Testimonials */
  .testimonial-card{padding:28px 24px;}
  .testimonial-quote{font-size:17px;}

  /* Footer */
  .footer-grid{gap:32px;}
  .footer-brand p{font-size:13px;}

  /* Buttons */
  .btn-arrow{padding:6px 58px 6px 24px;min-height:54px;font-size:14px;}
  .btn-arrow.sm{padding:5px 44px 5px 18px;min-height:42px;font-size:12px;}

  /* Section badge */
  .section-badge{font-size:12px;padding:5px 16px 5px 5px;}
  .section-badge .ic{width:28px;height:28px;}
  .section-badge .ic .material-symbols-outlined{font-size:15px;}
}
