/* =========================================
   VARIABLES & SETUP
   ========================================= */
:root {
    /* Colors */
    --clr-primary: #814649; /* Luxurious Burgundy */
    --clr-primary-light: #9c585c;
    --clr-primary-dark: #4d2e30; /* Deeper and premium */
    
    --clr-secondary: #C5A880; /* Antique Bronze/Champagne Gold */
    --clr-secondary-light: #d8c3a5;
    
    --clr-accent: #FDFBF7; /* Soft Linen Off-White */
    --clr-accent-light: #F7F4EF; /* Creamy light overlay */
    
    --clr-dark: #121315; /* Deep Ink Slate / Luxury Charcoal */
    --clr-dark-light: #1c1d1f; /* Slightly lighter charcoal */
    --clr-gray: #6b6863; /* Refined warm gray */
    --clr-light-gray: #e4e2de; /* Warm light gray */
    --clr-white: #ffffff;
    
    /* Typography */
    --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    --font-body: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    
    /* Transitions */
    --transition-fast: 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    --transition-medium: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    --transition-slow: 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    
    /* Z-index */
    --z-back: -1;
    --z-normal: 1;
    --z-tooltip: 10;
    --z-fixed: 100;
    --z-modal: 1000;
}

* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--clr-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
    background-color: var(--clr-accent); /* Soft Linen Off-White */
    overflow-x: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

/* Custom Magic Cursor */
@media (pointer: fine) {
    body {
        cursor: none;
    }
    a, button, .btn, .filter-btn, .project-item, .nav-link, .dot, .slider-prev, .slider-next, .client-avatar {
        cursor: none !important;
    }
}

.magic-cursor, .magic-cursor-outer {
    display: none;
}

@media (pointer: fine) {
    .magic-cursor {
        display: block;
        position: fixed;
        width: 8px;
        height: 8px;
        background-color: var(--clr-primary);
        border-radius: 50%;
        pointer-events: none;
        z-index: 9999;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
        transition: width 0.3s ease, height 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
    }
    
    .magic-cursor-outer {
        display: block;
        position: fixed;
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        border: 1px solid rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.4);
        border-radius: 50%;
        pointer-events: none;
        z-index: 9998;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
        transition: width 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), 
                    height 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), 
                    background-color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
                    border-color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    }
    
    .magic-cursor.hover {
        width: 12px;
        height: 12px;
        background-color: var(--clr-secondary);
    }
    
    .magic-cursor-outer.hover {
        width: 52px;
        height: 52px;
        border-color: var(--clr-secondary);
        background-color: rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.1);
    }
    
    .magic-cursor.view-hover {
        width: 0;
        height: 0;
        opacity: 0;
    }
    
    .magic-cursor-outer.view-hover {
        width: 70px;
        height: 70px;
        background-color: var(--clr-primary);
        border-color: var(--clr-primary);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .magic-cursor-outer.view-hover::after {
        content: 'VIEW';
        color: var(--clr-white);
        font-family: var(--font-body);
        font-weight: 700;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
    }
}

/* Architectural Grid Background */
.grid-background {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.grid-line {
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.05);
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
}

.grid-line:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

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

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

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

/* =========================================
   UTILITIES
   ========================================= */
.container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.section-padding {
    padding: 6rem 0;
}

.bg-light { background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4); } /* Soft white overlay on beige */
.bg-dark { background-color: var(--clr-dark); }
.bg-accent { background-color: var(--clr-accent-light); }

.text-white { color: var(--clr-white); }
.text-primary { color: var(--clr-primary); }
.text-accent { color: var(--clr-accent); }
.text-light-gray { color: #cccccc; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }

.d-flex { display: flex; }
.justify-between { justify-content: space-between; }
.align-center { align-items: center; }
.mt-4 { margin-top: 2rem; }

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    min-height: 52px;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    border-radius: 999px;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
    isolation: isolate;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(18, 19, 21, 0.14);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
                box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
                border-color 0.4s ease,
                color 0.4s ease,
                background-color 0.4s ease;
}

.btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) 45%, transparent 72%);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: right;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    z-index: -1;
}

.btn:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    transform-origin: left;
}

.btn::after {
    content: '\2192';
    display: inline-block;
    transform: translateX(0);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    margin-left: 4px;
}

.btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 46px rgba(18, 19, 21, 0.2);
}

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

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary) 0%, var(--clr-primary-dark) 100%);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.35);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary-light) 0%, var(--clr-primary) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.72);
    color: var(--clr-white);
}

.btn-outline {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58);
    border: 1px solid rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.28);
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.13);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--clr-accent-light);
    border-color: rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.85);
    color: var(--clr-dark);
}

.btn-outline-light {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.btn-outline-light:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
    border-color: var(--clr-secondary);
    color: var(--clr-primary-dark);
}


/* Glassmorphism */
.glassmorphism {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* =========================================
   HEADER & NAVBAR
   ========================================= */
.header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    z-index: var(--z-fixed);
    background: transparent;
    backdrop-filter: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.header.scrolled {
    background: rgba(238, 229, 214, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    padding: 0.55rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.14);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.08);
}

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

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--clr-white);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.logo-icon {
    color: var(--clr-accent);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.logo-img {
    display: block;
    height: 74px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.nav-list {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.nav-link {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 5px;
}

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

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--clr-white);
}

.header.scrolled .nav-link {
    color: var(--clr-primary-dark);
}

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

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

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

.header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.header-actions .btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary) 0%, var(--clr-primary-dark) 100%);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.65rem;
    min-height: 46px;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.35);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Pill button: override the slide-fill ::before with a subtle shimmer */
.header-actions .btn-primary::before {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    border-radius: inherit;
}

.header-actions .btn-primary:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    transform-origin: left;
}

.header-actions .btn-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary-light) 0%, var(--clr-primary) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.45);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

.mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.header.scrolled .mobile-toggle {
    color: var(--clr-primary-dark);
    border-color: rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.16);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.mobile-toggle-lines {
    width: 18px;
    height: 14px;
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.mobile-toggle-lines span {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: currentColor;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease, width 0.3s ease;
    transform-origin: center;
}

.header:not(.scrolled) .mobile-toggle {
    color: var(--clr-white);
}

.mobile-toggle.open .mobile-toggle-lines span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-toggle.open .mobile-toggle-lines span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-toggle.open .mobile-toggle-lines span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* =========================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================= */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    height: 100vh;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--clr-dark);
}

.hero-slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1), visibility 0s linear 0.9s;
    z-index: 0;
}

.slide.active {
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(0);
    transition: transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1);
    z-index: 2;
}

.slide.leaving {
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(-100%);
    transition: transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1);
    z-index: 1;
}

.slide-img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: left center;
    transform: scale(1.1);
    transition: transform 6s ease-out;
}

.slide.active .slide-img {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.slide::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0,0,0,0.8) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 100%);
}

.slide-content {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 2;
}

.content-wrapper {
    max-width: 800px;
    padding-top: 80px;
}

.subheading {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--clr-accent);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
}

.headline {
    color: var(--clr-white);
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
}

.hero-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
}

.hero-btns .btn-outline {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    color: var(--clr-primary-dark);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.hero-btns .btn-outline::before {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.12), transparent 48%, rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.08));
}

.hero-btns .btn-outline::after {
    color: var(--clr-primary-dark);
}

.hero-btns .btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--clr-accent-light);
    border-color: var(--clr-accent);
    color: var(--clr-primary-dark);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 52px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Slider Controls */
.slider-controls {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 3rem;
    right: 5%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    z-index: 5;
}

.slider-prev, .slider-next {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.slider-prev:hover, .slider-next:hover {
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    border-color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.slider-pagination {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.dot.active {
    background: var(--clr-accent);
    transform: scale(1.3);
}

.scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2rem;
    left: 5%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    color: var(--clr-white);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    z-index: 5;
}

.mouse {
    width: 26px;
    height: 40px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-top: 5px;
}

.wheel {
    width: 4px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--clr-accent);
    border-radius: 2px;
    animation: scroll 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes scroll {
    0% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: translateY(15px); opacity: 0; }
}

/* =========================================
   SECTION SHARED
   ========================================= */
.section-subtitle {
    display: block;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--clr-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.section-text {
    color: var(--clr-gray);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    max-width: 700px;
}

/* =========================================
   ABOUT SECTION
   ========================================= */
.about {
    position: relative;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 12% 18%, rgba(136, 118, 89, 0.12), transparent 28%),
        linear-gradient(120deg, #f3eadb 0%, var(--clr-accent) 48%, #eadcc8 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 3rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.08);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about::after,
.services::before,
.projects::before,
.legacy-approach::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url('../assets/images/construction-grid.svg');
    background-size: 160px 160px;
    opacity: 0.03;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.92fr 1.08fr;
    gap: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    perspective: 1200px;
}

.about-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: min(100%, 560px);
    max-width: 560px;
    justify-self: center;
    padding: 2.1rem 0 0 2.1rem;
}

.about-corner-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 2.1rem;
    width: 49%;
    height: 78px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.42);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.42);
    border-top-right-radius: 28px;
}

.about-dot-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    top: 7.4rem;
    left: -0.6rem;
    width: 70px;
    height: 160px;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.38) 1.4px, transparent 1.4px);
    background-size: 12px 12px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.about-image {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    border-radius: 0 34px 0 34px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 26px 70px rgba(70, 45, 36, 0.16);
}

.about-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

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

.about-image-quote {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
    background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(58, 32, 34, 0.9), rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.86)),
        radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(221, 209, 190, 0.28), transparent 34%);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: opacity 0.45s ease, transform 0.45s ease;
    z-index: 3;
}

.about-image:hover .about-image-quote {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.about-image-quote p {
    max-width: 460px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: var(--clr-white);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.3vw, 2.35rem);
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-align: center;
    text-wrap: balance;
}

.about-content {
    max-width: 670px;
}

.about-content .subtitle-line {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.4rem;
    color: #735d4e;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    letter-spacing: 2.8px;
}

.about-content .subtitle-line::after {
    content: '';
    width: 82px;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.42);
}

.about-content .section-title {
    max-width: 650px;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3.15rem);
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
    color: #2a1f1d;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-content .section-text {
    max-width: 610px;
    color: #6b625b;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
}

.about-story {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
    max-width: 660px;
}

.about-story p {
    color: #6b625b;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.55rem 2.4rem;
    margin: 2.35rem 0 1.8rem;
    padding-top: 2.15rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.26);
}

.stat-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.stat-icon {
    flex: 0 0 48px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.45);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
}

.stat-item .stat-number {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    color: #4b3832;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.stat-location {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #4b3832;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.stat-item .stat-label {
    display: block;
    color: #6d625c;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.7px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.about-content .btn {
    min-height: 56px;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.9rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 22% 20%, rgba(221, 209, 190, 0.34), transparent 30%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, #814649, #3a2022 92%);
    border-color: rgba(221, 209, 190, 0.28);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.28);
}

.about-content .btn::after {
    display: grid;
}

/* =========================================
   LEGACY QUOTE SECTION
   ========================================= */
/* =========================================
   LEGACY APPROACH SECTION
   ========================================= */
.legacy-approach {
    position: relative;
    background:
        linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(42, 26, 22, 0.5) 0%, rgba(42, 26, 22, 0.22) 48%, rgba(42, 26, 22, 0.38) 100%),
        url('../assets/images/luxury_villa.png') center / cover no-repeat;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.legacy-approach::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 4rem;
    bottom: 4rem;
    left: 50%;
    width: 1px;
    background: rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.14);
}

.approach-grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.78fr 1.22fr;
    gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    align-items: start;
}

.approach-intro {
    position: relative;
    top: 0;
    padding-top: 1rem;
}

.approach-intro .section-subtitle {
    color: #e4c38c;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.42);
}

.approach-intro .section-title {
    max-width: 470px;
    color: #fff7eb;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.8rem);
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -1.1px;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.approach-quote {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem 1.15rem 1.6rem;
    color: #fff3e6;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.45rem);
    line-height: 1.35;
    background: rgba(58, 32, 34, 0.36);
    border-left: 3px solid #d9b986;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.approach-cards {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
    width: min(100%, 660px);
    justify-self: end;
}

.approach-card {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    column-gap: 1rem;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 150px;
    padding: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.55rem);
    background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 248, 238, 0.6), rgba(255, 248, 238, 0.3)),
        radial-gradient(circle at 90% 15%, rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.14), transparent 32%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 248, 238, 0.42);
    border-radius: 26px;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(20, 12, 10, 0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-medium);
}

.approach-card:nth-child(2) {
    margin-left: 2rem;
}

.approach-card:nth-child(3) {
    margin-left: 4rem;
}

.approach-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.2rem;
    right: 1.2rem;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.3);
}

.approach-card:hover {
    transform: translateX(-12px);
    background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 248, 238, 0.72), rgba(255, 248, 238, 0.42)),
        radial-gradient(circle at 90% 15%, rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.18), transparent 32%);
}

.approach-number {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    color: var(--clr-accent);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.approach-card h3 {
    color: #201513;
    font-size: clamp(1.12rem, 1.5vw, 1.28rem);
    text-shadow: 0 1px 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.approach-card p {
    grid-column: 2;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin-top: 0.55rem;
    color: #3f302c;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

/* =========================================
   SERVICES SECTION
   ========================================= */
.services {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.service-card {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 285px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    padding: 2rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.13);
    border-radius: 26px;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.service-card:nth-child(1),
.service-card:nth-child(4) {
    transform: none;
}

.service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0 0 auto 0;
    height: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-secondary), var(--clr-accent));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.service-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -44px;
    bottom: -44px;
    width: 132px;
    height: 132px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(221, 209, 190, 0.26), transparent 34%),
        rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.service-card:nth-child(2)::after {
    right: auto;
    left: -42px;
    bottom: 1.6rem;
}

.service-card:nth-child(2),
.service-card:nth-child(4) {
    padding-bottom: 5.4rem;
}

.service-card:nth-child(3)::after {
    right: -36px;
    bottom: auto;
    top: 1.4rem;
}

.service-card:nth-child(4)::after {
    right: auto;
    left: -40px;
    bottom: -36px;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.28);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
}

.service-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.service-card:hover::after {
    transform: scale(1.18);
}

.service-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.35rem;
    right: 1.35rem;
    z-index: 1;
    display: inline-grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 62px;
    height: 62px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background:
        linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.95), rgba(76, 40, 43, 0.9));
    box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(76, 40, 43, 0.2);
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--clr-accent);
}

.service-card:nth-child(2) .service-icon {
    top: auto;
    right: 1.35rem;
    bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.service-card:nth-child(3) .service-icon {
    top: 1.35rem;
    right: auto;
    left: 1.35rem;
}

.service-card:nth-child(4) .service-icon {
    top: auto;
    right: auto;
    left: 1.35rem;
    bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.service-title {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    max-width: calc(100% - 4.6rem);
}

.service-card:nth-child(2) .service-title,
.service-card:nth-child(4) .service-title {
    max-width: 100%;
}

.service-card:nth-child(3) .service-title {
    margin-left: 4.7rem;
    min-height: 62px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.service-text {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    color: var(--clr-gray);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* =========================================
   INNOVATION LAB SECTION
   ========================================= */
.innovation-lab {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%, rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.16), transparent 30%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-accent-light), var(--clr-accent));
}

.innovation-lab::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 3rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.12);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.innovation-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
}

.innovation-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.innovation-pills span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58);
    border: 1px solid rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.14);
    border-radius: 999px;
    color: var(--clr-primary-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.lab-console {
    background: rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.92);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    border-radius: 28px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 35px 80px rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.22);
}

.console-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.console-top span {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--clr-primary-light);
}

.console-top span:nth-child(2) { background: var(--clr-secondary-light); }
.console-top span:nth-child(3) { background: var(--clr-accent); }

.console-top strong {
    margin-left: auto;
    color: var(--clr-accent);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.console-visual {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 390px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 34px 34px;
}

.blueprint-card {
    width: min(62%, 320px);
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    border-radius: 34px;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.9), rgba(136, 118, 89, 0.65));
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 45px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.blueprint-card i {
    font-size: 5rem;
    color: var(--clr-accent);
}

.blueprint-card span {
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.scan-ring {
    position: absolute;
    width: 66%;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(221, 209, 190, 0.62);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: rotateRing 18s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes rotateRing {
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.metric-chip {
    position: absolute;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    color: var(--clr-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.chip-one { top: 20%; left: 9%; }
.chip-two { right: 9%; top: 34%; }
.chip-three { left: 16%; bottom: 18%; }

.console-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.console-stats div {
    padding: 1.4rem;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.console-stats div:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.console-stats strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--clr-white);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.console-stats span {
    color: #bbbbbb;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
}

/* =========================================
   PROJECTS SECTION
   ========================================= */
.projects {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

.project-filters {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.filter-btn {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.52);
    border: 1px solid rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.16);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--clr-gray);
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.35rem;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.filter-btn.active, .filter-btn:hover {
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    border-color: rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.72);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.14);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.filter-btn::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: auto 18px 8px;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-secondary));
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-btn.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.projects-masonry {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.project-item {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 360px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.08);
    background: #151515;
}

.project-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 360px;
}

.project-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.project-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: auto 0 0;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 58%;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(18, 18, 18, 0), rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.94) 24%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(92, 48, 34, 0.88), rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.92));
    display: block;
    padding: 5rem 1.5rem 1.4rem;
    transform: translateY(100%);
    transition: var(--transition-medium);
}

.project-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    filter: brightness(0.75);
}

.project-item:hover .project-overlay {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.project-info {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: var(--transition-medium);
}

.project-item:hover .project-info {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.project-category {
    color: var(--clr-accent);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
    display: block;
}

.project-title {
    color: var(--clr-white);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.project-location {
    display: block;
    color: var(--clr-white);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.project-meta {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--clr-white);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.project-link {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: fit-content;
    height: auto;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--clr-white);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    border-radius: 0;
    transform: none;
    transition: var(--transition-medium);
}

.project-item:hover .project-link {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.project-link:hover {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--clr-accent);
}

.projects-page {
    padding-top: 9rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #efe2cf 0%, #ded0ba 100%);
}

.projects-page .section-text {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0.8rem auto 0;
}

.projects-page-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.project-detail-card {
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: var(--clr-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.12);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.project-detail-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--clr-secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(18, 19, 21, 0.08);
}

.project-detail-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 280px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.project-detail-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.project-detail-card div {
    padding: 2rem;
}

.project-detail-card span {
    display: block;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.project-detail-card h2 {
    margin: 0 0 0.8rem;
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--clr-dark);
}

.project-detail-card p {
    color: var(--clr-gray);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* =========================================
   WHY US SECTION
   ========================================= */
.why-us-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.why-us-features {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.feature-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.feature-box:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-color: var(--clr-secondary);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.feature-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-box:hover .feature-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.feature-title {
    color: var(--clr-white);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.feature-text {
    color: #a5a29e;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* =========================================
   SIGNATURE SYSTEMS SECTION
   ========================================= */
.signature {
    background: var(--clr-accent-light);
}

.signature-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.signature-card {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 340px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    background: var(--clr-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.1);
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.signature-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--clr-secondary);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: right;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.signature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--clr-secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(18, 19, 21, 0.06);
}

.signature-card:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    transform-origin: left;
}

.signature-number {
    color: rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.15);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3rem;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.signature-card:hover .signature-number {
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.signature-card i {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: inline-flex;
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.05);
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.signature-card:hover i {
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    color: var(--clr-white);
}

.signature-card h3 {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.signature-card p {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    color: var(--clr-gray);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* =========================================
   TIMELINE SECTION
   ========================================= */
.timeline-container {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 4.5rem auto 0;
    --timeline-progress: 0%;
}

.timeline-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 45px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--clr-secondary) 15%, var(--clr-secondary) 85%, transparent);
    opacity: 0.25;
    z-index: 1;
    transform-origin: left center;
}

.timeline-line::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: var(--timeline-progress);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-secondary), var(--clr-primary-light));
    box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.45);
    transition: width 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.timeline-items {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-item {
    width: 18%;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 75px;
    perspective: 900px;
}

.timeline-dot {
    position: absolute;
    top: 40px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.08);
}

.timeline-dot::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -10px;
    border-radius: inherit;
    background: rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.18);
    transform: scale(0);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 0.45s ease, opacity 0.45s ease;
}

.timeline-dot::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.6);
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-secondary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-dot,
.timeline-item.is-active .timeline-dot {
    background: var(--clr-secondary);
    transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.25);
    box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.5);
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-dot::before,
.timeline-item.is-active .timeline-dot::before {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-dot::after,
.timeline-item.is-active .timeline-dot::after {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
}

.timeline-step {
    display: block;
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.timeline-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--clr-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.timeline-content {
    background: var(--clr-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.07);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 42px rgba(18, 19, 21, 0.04);
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-content,
.timeline-item.is-active .timeline-content {
    border-color: var(--clr-secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 52px rgba(18, 19, 21, 0.09);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.timeline-content p {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: var(--clr-gray);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* =========================================
   TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ========================================= */
.testimonial-slider {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
}

.testimonial-slider::-webkit-scrollbar {
    height: 6px;
}

.testimonial-slider::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background-color: var(--clr-light-gray);
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.testimonial-card {
    min-width: 350px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    background: var(--clr-white);
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    scroll-snap-align: start;
}

.stars {
    color: #e5b814;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--clr-dark-light);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.client-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.client-avatar {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: var(--clr-accent);
    color: var(--clr-primary-dark);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.client-name {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.client-role {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--clr-gray);
}

/* =========================================
   BLOG SECTION
   ========================================= */
.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.blog-card {
    background: var(--clr-white);
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    transition: var(--transition-medium);
}

.blog-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.blog-img {
    height: 250px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

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

.featured .blog-img {
    height: 400px;
}

.blog-content {
    padding: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    background: var(--clr-white);
}

.blog-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--clr-gray);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.blog-meta span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
}

.blog-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.featured .blog-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.blog-title a:hover {
    color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.blog-excerpt {
    color: var(--clr-gray);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.read-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.read-more i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.read-more:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.blog-secondary {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
}

/* =========================================
   CTA SECTION
   ========================================= */
.cta-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 8rem 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    text-align: center;
}

.cta-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.85);
}

.cta-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-content h2 {
    color: var(--clr-white);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-content p {
    color: var(--clr-light-gray);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.cta-btns {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* =========================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================= */
.footer {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.18), transparent 34%), #0a0a0a;
    color: #aaaaaa;
    padding-top: 5rem;
}

.footer-top {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-logo img {
    width: 150px;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25));
}

.footer-desc {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.social-links a {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--clr-white);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-icon {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    display: block;
}

.social-links a:hover {
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-title {
    color: var(--clr-white);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--clr-primary);
}

.footer-links ul li {
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-links ul li a {
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-links ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--clr-accent);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.contact-info li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-info i {
    color: var(--clr-accent);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.footer-contact-icon {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 3px;
    color: var(--clr-accent);
}

.footer-bottom {
    padding: 2rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-credit-link {
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-credit-link:hover {
    color: var(--clr-white);
}

/* =========================================
   FLOATING ACTION BUTTONS
   ========================================= */
.floating-actions {
    position: fixed;
    right: 1.5rem;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    z-index: 99;
}

.fab-btn {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.2);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.fab-icon {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    display: block;
}

.fab-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.26);
}

.fab-scroll-top {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary) 0%, var(--clr-primary-dark) 100%);
    color: var(--clr-white);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(8px);
}

.fab-scroll-top.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.fab-scroll-top.visible:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .fab-scroll-top {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        pointer-events: auto;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.fab-whatsapp {
    background: #25d366;
    color: var(--clr-white);
}

.fab-whatsapp:hover {
    background: #1ebe57;
    color: var(--clr-white);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .floating-actions {
        right: 1rem;
        bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .fab-btn {
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .section-title { font-size: 2.5rem; }
    .headline { font-size: 3.5rem; }
    .about-grid { gap: 3rem; }
    .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .service-card:nth-child(1),
    .service-card:nth-child(4) { transform: none; }
    .projects-masonry {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        grid-auto-rows: 260px;
    }
    .project-item:nth-child(4) { grid-column: span 1; }
    .approach-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .legacy-approach { background-attachment: scroll; }
    .legacy-approach::before { display: none; }
    .approach-intro { position: relative; top: 0; }
    .approach-intro .section-title {
        max-width: 620px;
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 3rem);
    }
    .approach-quote {
        max-width: 620px;
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }
    .approach-card:nth-child(2),
    .approach-card:nth-child(3) { margin-left: 0; }
    .innovation-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .signature-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .timeline-items { flex-direction: column; gap: 2rem; }
    .timeline-item { width: 100%; text-align: left; padding-top: 0; padding-left: 60px; }
    .timeline-line { top: 0; left: 29px; width: 1px; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--clr-secondary) 15%, var(--clr-secondary) 85%, transparent); opacity: 0.25; }
    .timeline-line::after { width: 100%; height: var(--timeline-progress); background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-secondary), var(--clr-primary-light)); }
    .timeline-dot { top: 8px; left: 29px; transform: translate(-50%, 0); }
    .timeline-dot::after { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.6); }
    .timeline-item:hover .timeline-dot { transform: translate(-50%, 0) scale(1.25); }
    .timeline-item:hover .timeline-dot::after { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); }
    .timeline-content { margin-top: 0.5rem; }
    .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .navbar {
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 1rem;
        right: 1rem;
        padding: 1rem;
        background: rgba(238, 229, 214, 0.98);
        border: 1px solid rgba(129, 70, 73, 0.12);
        box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.14);
        transform: translateY(-12px);
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transition: var(--transition-fast);
    }
    .navbar.open {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
    }
    .nav-list {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .nav-link {
        display: block;
        padding: 0.8rem 0.6rem;
        color: var(--clr-primary-dark);
    }
    .mobile-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
    .header-actions .btn { display: none; }
    .headline { font-size: 2.8rem; }
    .about-grid, .why-us-grid, .blog-grid, .signature-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .about::before { inset: 1rem; }
    .about-image-wrapper { padding: 1.4rem 0 0 1.4rem; }
    .about-corner-line { left: 1.4rem; height: 58px; }
    .about-dot-pattern { left: -0.2rem; top: 5.4rem; height: 120px; }
    .about-content .section-title { font-size: 2.35rem; }
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .approach-intro .section-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 9vw, 2.6rem);
        letter-spacing: -0.7px;
    }
    .approach-quote {
        padding: 1rem 1rem 1rem 1.2rem;
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }
    .approach-card {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 1.25rem;
        border-radius: 26px;
    }
    .approach-card h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
    .approach-card p {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        font-size: 0.92rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
    }
    .approach-card::after { width: 52px; height: 52px; }
    .approach-number {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        margin-bottom: 0;
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }
    .about-image-wrapper { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
    .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .container { padding: 0 1.25rem; }
    .logo-img { height: 56px; }

    /* Projects mobile layout */
    .projects .section-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }
    .projects .section-header .section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }
    .project-filters {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 0.6rem;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .filter-btn {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
    }
    .projects-masonry {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        grid-auto-rows: auto;
        gap: 1.25rem;
        margin-top: 2rem;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .projects-page-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .project-item:nth-child(1),
    .project-item:nth-child(2),
    .project-item:nth-child(3),
    .project-item:nth-child(4) { grid-column: auto; grid-row: auto; }
    .project-item {
        width: 100%;
        min-height: auto;
    }
    .project-img-wrapper {
        min-height: 0;
        height: auto;
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    }
    .why-us-features { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .innovation-lab::before { inset: 1rem; }
    .console-visual { min-height: 320px; }
    .console-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .console-stats div { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); }
    .console-stats div:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .cta-content h2 { font-size: 2.5rem; }
    .cta-btns { flex-direction: column; }
    .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
    .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; text-align: center; }

    /* Hero Mobile Fixes */
    .slide-content {
        align-items: flex-start;
        justify-content: center;
        padding-top: clamp(5.5rem, 16vw, 6.5rem);
        padding-bottom: 6.5rem;
    }
    .content-wrapper {
        padding-top: 0;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    .subheading {
        text-align: center;
    }
    .headline {
        margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .hero-btns {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 1.25rem;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .hero-btns .btn {
        width: auto;
        min-width: 220px;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .scroll-indicator {
        display: none;
    }
    .slider-controls {
        right: auto;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        bottom: 2rem;
        gap: 2rem;
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .slider-prev, .slider-next {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
}