/* Obsidian United Developments — Site Stylesheet */
:root{
  --obsidian:#0B0B0D;
  --charcoal:#1B1A1E;
  --charcoal-2:#242226;
  --ash:#F3F1EC;
  --ash-dim:#D8D5CC;
  --gold:#C6A35C;
  --gold-light:#E3CE9A;
  --fracture:#4A4A4E;
  --line: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
*{box-sizing:border-box; margin:0; padding:0;}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
body{
  background:var(--obsidian);
  color:var(--ash);
  font-family:'Manrope', sans-serif;
  font-weight:400;
  line-height:1.65;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
h1,h2,h3,.display{
  font-family:'Big Shoulders Display', sans-serif;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:0.02em;
  font-weight:700;
  line-height:0.98;
}
.eyebrow{
  font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;
  font-size:0.72rem;
  letter-spacing:0.2em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);
  display:inline-block;
}
a{color:inherit; text-decoration:none;}
img{max-width:100%; display:block;}
ul{list-style:none;}
.wrap{max-width:1180px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 32px;}
@media(max-width:640px){.wrap{padding:0 20px;}}

/* NAV */
header.site-header{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:200;
  background:rgba(11,11,13,0.92);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
nav.main-nav{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  padding:16px 32px; max-width:1280px; margin:0 auto;
}
.brand{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;}
.brand img{width:40px; height:40px; object-fit:contain; filter:drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(198,163,92,0.35));}
.brand-name{font-family:'Big Shoulders Display'; font-weight:700; font-size:1.02rem; letter-spacing:0.05em; text-transform:uppercase;}
.brand-name span{display:block; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:0.52rem; letter-spacing:0.18em; color:var(--gold); font-weight:400; text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:2px;}
.nav-links{display:flex; gap:26px; font-size:0.82rem; letter-spacing:0.02em; align-items:center;}
.nav-links > a{opacity:0.75; transition:opacity 0.2s; padding:6px 0;}
.nav-links > a:hover, .nav-links > a.active{opacity:1; color:var(--gold);}
.has-dropdown{position:relative;}
.dropdown{
  position:absolute; top:100%; left:-16px; margin-top:14px; width:260px;
  background:var(--charcoal); border:1px solid var(--line); padding:10px;
  opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transform:translateY(6px); transition:all 0.2s;
  max-height:70vh; overflow-y:auto;
}
.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown{opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:translateY(0);}
.dropdown a{display:block; padding:9px 12px; font-size:0.82rem; opacity:0.85;}
.dropdown a:hover{opacity:1; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04); color:var(--gold);}
.nav-cta{
  font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:0.72rem; letter-spacing:0.08em;
  border:1px solid var(--gold); color:var(--gold); padding:10px 20px;
  text-transform:uppercase; transition:all 0.25s; white-space:nowrap;
}
.nav-cta:hover{background:var(--gold); color:var(--obsidian);}
.menu-toggle{display:none; background:none; border:none; color:var(--ash); font-size:1.6rem; cursor:pointer;}
@media(max-width:980px){
  .nav-links{display:none;}
  .menu-toggle{display:block;}
  .nav-cta{display:none;}
  .nav-links.mobile-open{
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; position:fixed; top:66px; left:0; right:0; bottom:0;
    background:var(--obsidian); padding:30px; gap:4px; overflow-y:auto;
  }
  .nav-links.mobile-open > a{font-size:1.1rem; padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
  .dropdown{position:static; opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:none; display:none; width:100%; margin-top:6px; border:none; background:transparent; max-height:none; overflow-y:visible;}
  .has-dropdown.open .dropdown{display:block;}
}

/* PAGE HERO (interior pages) */
.page-hero{
  position:relative; padding:170px 0 90px; overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0B0B0D 0%, #131215 100%);
}
.page-hero::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 80% 10%, rgba(198,163,92,0.14), transparent 60%);
}
.page-hero .wrap{position:relative;}
.page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5vw,4rem); margin-top:14px; max-width:760px;}
.page-hero p.lead{color:var(--ash-dim); max-width:600px; margin-top:20px; font-size:1.05rem;}
.breadcrumb{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:0.72rem; color:var(--fracture); letter-spacing:0.06em; margin-bottom:6px;}
.breadcrumb a{color:var(--ash-dim);}
.breadcrumb a:hover{color:var(--gold);}

/* HOME HERO */
.hero{
  position:relative; min-height:96vh; display:flex; align-items:center; padding-top:90px;
}
.hero-bg{position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0;}
.hero-bg img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; opacity:0.55;}
.hero-bg::after{content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(11,11,13,0.96) 20%, rgba(11,11,13,0.55) 65%, rgba(11,11,13,0.85) 100%), linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(11,11,13,0.9), transparent 40%);}
.hero-bg-abstract{
  background:
    linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 40%, rgba(198,163,92,0.09) 41%, rgba(198,163,92,0.09) 42%, transparent 43%),
    linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 60%, rgba(198,163,92,0.06) 61%, rgba(198,163,92,0.06) 62%, transparent 63%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 75% 30%, rgba(198,163,92,0.10), transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #0B0B0D 0%, #17161a 55%, #0B0B0D 100%);
}
.hero-bg-abstract::after{content:none;}
.hero-content{position:relative; z-index:1; max-width:640px; padding:0 32px; margin:0 auto; width:100%;}
@media(min-width:640px){.hero-content{margin:0; margin-left:max(32px, calc((100% - 1180px)/2));}}
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 4.6rem); margin:14px 0 10px;}
.hero h1 em{font-style:normal; color:var(--gold);}
.hero p.lead{font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--ash-dim); max-width:480px; margin:14px 0 32px;}
.btn-row{display:flex; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
.btn{
  display:inline-block; padding:15px 30px; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono';
  font-size:0.76rem; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
  transition:all 0.25s; border:1px solid transparent; cursor:pointer;
}
.btn-primary{background:var(--gold); color:var(--obsidian);}
.btn-primary:hover{background:var(--ash);}
.btn-ghost{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.3); color:var(--ash);}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--gold);}

.license-badges{display:flex; gap:26px; margin:30px 0 34px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
.license-badge{display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;}
.license-badge .ic{width:38px; height:38px; border:1px solid var(--gold); border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--gold); font-size:0.9rem;}
.license-badge span{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:0.68rem; letter-spacing:0.08em; color:var(--ash-dim); text-transform:uppercase;}

.fracture{width:100%; height:56px; display:block; margin-top:-1px;}

/* TRUST BAR */
.trust-bar{background:var(--obsidian); border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); padding:32px 0;}
.trust-grid{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:22px;}
.trust-item{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; flex:1; min-width:190px;}
.trust-item .ic{width:42px; height:42px; border:1px solid var(--gold); border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-shrink:0; color:var(--gold);}
.trust-item span{font-size:0.85rem; letter-spacing:0.02em; color:var(--ash-dim); line-height:1.3;}
.trust-item strong{display:block; color:var(--ash); font-size:0.9rem; font-weight:600;}

/* SECTIONS */
section{position:relative; padding:100px 0;}
.section-sm{padding:70px 0;}
.section-head{max-width:640px; margin-bottom:56px;}
.section-head h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem); margin-top:10px;}
.section-head p{color:var(--ash-dim); margin-top:16px; font-size:1rem;}
.section-head.center{margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:center;}
.bg-charcoal{background:var(--charcoal);}
.bg-obsidian{background:var(--obsidian);}

/* SERVICES GRID */
.service-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:1px; background:var(--line);}
@media(max-width:860px){.service-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
@media(max-width:560px){.service-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.service-card{background:var(--charcoal); padding:36px 30px; transition:background 0.25s;}
.service-card:hover{background:var(--charcoal-2);}
.service-card .num{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:0.72rem; color:var(--gold); letter-spacing:0.1em;}
.service-card h3{font-size:1.4rem; margin:14px 0 10px; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0;}
.service-card p{color:var(--ash-dim); font-size:0.92rem;}
.service-card a.more{display:inline-block; margin-top:14px; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:0.72rem; color:var(--gold); letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase;}

/* SERVICE CATEGORY CARDS (image based, home + services hub) */
.cat-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:14px;}
@media(max-width:900px){.cat-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
.cat-card{position:relative; aspect-ratio:4/5; overflow:hidden; clip-path:polygon(0 0,100% 0,100% 96%,94% 100%,0 100%);}
.cat-card img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1), filter 0.5s;}
.cat-card:hover img{transform:scale(1.08); filter:brightness(0.55);}
.cat-card::after{content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 45%, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 100%);}
.cat-label{position:absolute; left:16px; bottom:16px; right:16px; z-index:2;}
.cat-label strong{display:block; font-family:'Big Shoulders Display'; text-transform:uppercase; font-size:1.15rem; letter-spacing:0.02em;}
.cat-label span{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:0.66rem; color:var(--gold-light); letter-spacing:0.05em;}

/* WORK / PORTFOLIO */
.work-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:14px;}
@media(max-width:900px){.work-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
.work-item{position:relative; overflow:hidden; aspect-ratio:1/1; cursor:pointer; clip-path:polygon(0 0,100% 0,100% 96%,94% 100%,0 100%);}
.work-item img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1), filter 0.5s;}
.work-item:hover img{transform:scale(1.08); filter:brightness(0.55);}
.work-tag{position:absolute; left:16px; bottom:16px; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:0.7rem; letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase; opacity:0; transform:translateY(10px); transition:all 0.35s;}
.work-item:hover .work-tag{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}
.work-item::after{content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 100%); opacity:0; transition:opacity 0.35s;}
.work-item:hover::after{opacity:1;}
.filter-row{display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:40px;}
.filter-btn{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:0.72rem; letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase; padding:9px 16px; border:1px solid var(--line); color:var(--ash-dim); cursor:pointer; background:none; transition:all 0.2s;}
.filter-btn:hover, .filter-btn.active{border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--gold);}

/* BEFORE / AFTER */
.ba-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:24px;}
@media(max-width:760px){.ba-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.ba-card{position:relative; aspect-ratio:16/11; overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--line);}
.ba-card img{position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;}
.ba-card .after-img{opacity:0; transition:opacity 0.5s ease;}
.ba-card:hover .after-img{opacity:1;}
.ba-card .tag{position:absolute; top:14px; left:14px; z-index:2; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:0.68rem; letter-spacing:0.08em; padding:6px 12px; background:rgba(11,11,13,0.8); border:1px solid var(--gold);}
.ba-card .tag.after-tag{opacity:0; transition:opacity 0.5s ease;}
.ba-card:hover .tag.before-tag{opacity:0;}
.ba-card:hover .tag.after-tag{opacity:1;}
.ba-card .hint{position:absolute; bottom:14px; right:14px; z-index:2; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:0.62rem; letter-spacing:0.06em; color:var(--ash-dim); background:rgba(11,11,13,0.7); padding:5px 10px;}
.ba-caption{margin-top:14px; font-size:0.95rem; color:var(--ash-dim);}
.ba-caption strong{color:var(--ash); font-family:'Manrope'; font-weight:600;}

/* PROCESS */
.process-list{display:flex; flex-direction:column;}
.process-row{display:grid; grid-template-columns:100px 1fr; gap:28px; align-items:start; padding:30px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
.process-row:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.process-row .num{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:1rem; color:var(--gold);}
.process-row h3{font-size:1.4rem; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0; margin-bottom:6px;}
.process-row p{color:var(--ash-dim); max-width:560px; font-size:0.94rem;}

.hero-logo-badge{
  position:absolute; bottom:60px; right:60px; z-index:2;
  width:230px; height:230px; border:1px solid var(--gold);
  overflow:hidden; background:#000; display:none;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(198,163,92,0.15), 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 0 80px rgba(198,163,92,0.12);
}
.hero-logo-badge video{
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;
}
.hero-logo-badge .sound-toggle{
  position:absolute; bottom:10px; right:10px; z-index:3;
  width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--gold);
  background:rgba(11,11,13,0.75); color:var(--gold); font-size:0.9rem;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; cursor:pointer;
  backdrop-filter:blur(4px); transition:background 0.2s;
}
.hero-logo-badge .sound-toggle:hover{background:var(--gold); color:var(--obsidian);}
@media(min-width:860px){.hero-logo-badge{display:block;}}
@media(max-width:1200px){.hero-logo-badge{width:170px; height:170px; bottom:40px; right:40px;}}

/* BRAND VIDEO (animated logo embed) */
.brand-video-frame{
  position:relative; width:100%; aspect-ratio:16/9; overflow:hidden;
  clip-path:polygon(0 0,100% 0,100% 94%,92% 100%,0 100%);
  border:1px solid var(--line); background:#000;
}
.brand-video-frame video{
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;
}

/* MASONRY PHOTO SHOWCASE */
.masonry-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); grid-auto-rows:140px; gap:14px;
}
.masonry-grid .m-item{position:relative; overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--line);}
.masonry-grid .m-item img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1);}
.masonry-grid .m-item:hover img{transform:scale(1.06);}
.masonry-grid .m-item .m-tag{
  position:absolute; left:12px; bottom:12px; z-index:2; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:0.65rem;
  letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ash); opacity:0; transition:opacity 0.3s;
}
.masonry-grid .m-item::after{content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(0,0,0,0.8) 100%); opacity:0; transition:opacity 0.3s;}
.masonry-grid .m-item:hover::after, .masonry-grid .m-item:hover .m-tag{opacity:1;}
.masonry-grid .m-tall{grid-row:span 2;}
.masonry-grid .m-wide{grid-column:span 2;}
@media(max-width:860px){
  .masonry-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); grid-auto-rows:150px;}
  .masonry-grid .m-wide{grid-column:span 2;}
}

/* PHILOSOPHY PULL-QUOTE */
.philosophy-quote{
  text-align:center; max-width:760px; margin:0 auto; padding:20px 0;
}
.philosophy-quote p{font-family:'Big Shoulders Display'; font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.2rem); text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0.01em; line-height:1.3; color:var(--ash);}
.philosophy-quote p em{font-style:normal; color:var(--gold);}
.philosophy-quote .sub{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:0.78rem; letter-spacing:0.05em; color:var(--ash-dim); margin-top:18px; text-transform:uppercase;}

/* LOGO WATERMARK (subtle brand accent behind hero content) */
.logo-watermark{
  position:absolute; top:50%; right:-60px; transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:520px; opacity:0.09; pointer-events:none; z-index:0;
}
@media(max-width:900px){.logo-watermark{display:none;}}

/* STORY VIDEO (real player, not autoplay background loop) */
.story-video-wrap{
  position:relative; width:100%; max-width:900px; margin:0 auto;
  aspect-ratio:16/9; overflow:hidden;
  clip-path:polygon(0 0,100% 0,100% 95%,93% 100%,0 100%);
  border:1px solid var(--line); background:#000;
  box-shadow:0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.story-video-wrap iframe{position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%;}

/* LOGO AURA (prominent brand emblem moment) */
.logo-aura-section{
  padding:80px 0; text-align:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 50% 50%, rgba(198,163,92,0.10), transparent 70%), var(--obsidian);
}
.logo-aura{
  position:relative; display:inline-block; padding:20px;
}
.logo-aura::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:-40px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(198,163,92,0.28) 0%, rgba(198,163,92,0.08) 45%, transparent 72%);
  filter:blur(6px); z-index:0;
  animation:auraPulse 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes auraPulse{
  0%, 100%{ opacity:0.75; transform:scale(1); }
  50%{ opacity:1; transform:scale(1.06); }
}
.logo-aura img{position:relative; z-index:1; width:180px; height:auto;}
@media(max-width:640px){.logo-aura img{width:130px;}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .logo-aura::before{animation:none;} }

/* PORTRAIT FRAME (portrait-oriented, replaces 16:9 for founder photo) */
.portrait-frame{
  position:relative; width:100%; aspect-ratio:4/5; overflow:hidden;
  clip-path:polygon(0 0,100% 0,100% 94%,92% 100%,0 100%);
  border:1px solid var(--line); background:#000;
}
.portrait-frame img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;}

/* SIGNATURE SECTION */
.signature-block{
  border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:44px 0; margin:10px 0; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:34px; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.signature-block .sig-name{font-family:'Parisienne', cursive; font-size:2.8rem; color:var(--gold); line-height:1;}
.signature-block .sig-meta strong{display:block; font-family:'Big Shoulders Display'; text-transform:uppercase; font-size:1.05rem; letter-spacing:0.02em; margin-top:6px;}
.signature-block .sig-meta span{display:block; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:0.7rem; letter-spacing:0.05em; color:var(--ash-dim); text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:4px;}
.signature-block .sig-quote{font-style:italic; color:var(--ash-dim); font-size:1.02rem; max-width:420px; border-left:2px solid var(--gold); padding-left:20px; margin-left:auto;}
@media(max-width:760px){.signature-block .sig-quote{border-left:none; padding-left:0; margin-left:0; margin-top:10px;}}

/* TIMELINE */
.timeline-row{display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:0; overflow-x:auto; padding-bottom:10px;}
.timeline-item{flex:1; min-width:200px; position:relative; padding:0 18px; text-align:center;}
.timeline-item::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; top:9px; left:0; right:0; height:1px; background:var(--line);
}
.timeline-item:first-child::before{left:50%;}
.timeline-item:last-child::before{right:50%;}
.timeline-dot{width:18px; height:18px; border:2px solid var(--gold); border-radius:50%; background:var(--obsidian); margin:0 auto 18px; position:relative; z-index:1;}
.timeline-item .year{font-family:'Big Shoulders Display'; font-size:1.6rem; color:var(--gold); text-transform:uppercase;}
.timeline-item h4{font-family:'Manrope'; font-size:1rem; margin:8px 0 8px; font-weight:600;}
.timeline-item p{color:var(--ash-dim); font-size:0.86rem; line-height:1.5;}
@media(max-width:760px){
  .timeline-row{flex-direction:column; gap:36px;}
  .timeline-item::before{display:none;}
  .timeline-item{text-align:left; padding-left:34px;}
  .timeline-dot{margin:0 0 12px 0; position:absolute; left:0; top:2px;}
}

/* VIDEO PLACEHOLDER (play icon variant of photo-placeholder) */
.video-placeholder{
  position:relative; width:100%; aspect-ratio:16/9;
  background:repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, var(--charcoal) 0px, var(--charcoal) 2px, var(--charcoal-2) 2px, var(--charcoal-2) 40px);
  border:1px solid var(--line); display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:14px; text-align:center;
  clip-path:polygon(0 0,100% 0,100% 94%,92% 100%,0 100%);
}
.video-placeholder .play-ic{width:64px; height:64px; border:1px solid var(--gold); border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--gold); font-size:1.4rem;}
.video-placeholder span{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:0.7rem; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ash-dim); max-width:220px;}

/* BRAND PANEL (elegant abstract panel used where a photo isn't yet available — no apology text) */
.photo-placeholder{
  position:relative; width:100%; height:100%; min-height:220px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 48%, rgba(198,163,92,0.16) 49%, rgba(198,163,92,0.16) 51%, transparent 52%),
    linear-gradient(45deg, var(--charcoal) 0%, var(--charcoal-2) 100%);
  border:1px solid var(--line); display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:14px; text-align:center; padding:20px;
}
.photo-placeholder img{width:40px; height:auto; opacity:0.85;}
.photo-placeholder span{font-family:'Big Shoulders Display'; font-size:1.1rem; letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ash-dim); max-width:220px; line-height:1.4;}
.cat-card.is-placeholder .photo-placeholder{aspect-ratio:4/5; clip-path:polygon(0 0,100% 0,100% 96%,94% 100%,0 100%);}
.work-item .photo-placeholder, .about-grid .photo-placeholder{clip-path:polygon(0 0,100% 0,100% 94%,92% 100%,0 100%);}

/* STICKY CONSULTATION CTA */
.sticky-cta{
  position:fixed; bottom:22px; right:22px; z-index:150;
  font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
  background:var(--gold); color:var(--obsidian); padding:15px 24px; border:1px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.sticky-cta:hover{background:var(--gold-light);}
@media(max-width:640px){.sticky-cta{bottom:14px; right:14px; left:14px; text-align:center;}}

/* LIVE CHAT PLACEHOLDER */
.chat-placeholder{
  position:fixed; bottom:22px; left:22px; z-index:150;
  width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--charcoal); border:1px solid var(--gold);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--gold); font-size:1.2rem; cursor:pointer;
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
@media(max-width:640px){.chat-placeholder{display:none;}}

/* GEO / MARKET CARDS (Service Areas) */
.market-primary{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:24px; margin-bottom:20px;}
@media(max-width:860px){.market-primary{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.market-card{border:1px solid var(--gold); background:var(--charcoal); padding:38px;}
.market-card .eyebrow{color:var(--gold);}
.market-card h3{font-size:2rem; margin:12px 0 14px;}
.market-card p{color:var(--ash-dim); font-size:0.95rem; margin-bottom:18px;}
.market-card .city-list{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-bottom:24px;}
.market-card .city-list span{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:0.7rem; letter-spacing:0.04em; border:1px solid var(--line); padding:6px 12px; color:var(--ash-dim);}
.market-card .geo-links{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; margin-bottom:22px;}
.market-card .geo-links a{font-size:0.88rem; color:var(--ash-dim); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); padding-bottom:8px;}
.market-card .geo-links a:hover{color:var(--gold);}
.market-secondary{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:1px; background:var(--line); margin-top:10px;}
@media(max-width:760px){.market-secondary{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.market-secondary .area-card{background:var(--charcoal); padding:26px;}

/* FINANCING SECTION */
.financing-box{border:1px solid var(--gold); padding:34px; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:24px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
.financing-box h3{font-size:1.5rem; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0; margin-bottom:8px;}
.financing-box p{color:var(--ash-dim); font-size:0.92rem; max-width:480px;}

/* GOOGLE REVIEWS SNIPPET (homepage) */
.reviews-snippet{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:20px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
.reviews-snippet .score{font-family:'Big Shoulders Display'; font-size:2.6rem; color:var(--gold);}

/* DOWNLOAD GUIDE */
.guide-box{border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--charcoal); padding:34px; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:24px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
.guide-box h3{font-size:1.3rem; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0; margin-bottom:8px;}
.guide-box p{color:var(--ash-dim); font-size:0.9rem; max-width:440px;}

/* SPECIALTIES LIST (home) */
.specialty-row{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px; margin-top:26px;}
.specialty-row span{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:0.72rem; letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase; border:1px solid var(--line); padding:10px 16px; color:var(--ash-dim);}

/* CASE STUDY (portfolio) */
.case-study{border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--charcoal); margin-bottom:28px;}
.case-study-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:0;}
@media(max-width:860px){.case-study-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.case-study-img{aspect-ratio:4/3; overflow:hidden;}
.case-study-img img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;}
.case-study-body{padding:34px;}
.case-study-body h3{font-size:1.5rem; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0; margin-bottom:14px;}
.case-meta{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:14px; margin:18px 0;}
.case-meta div{border-top:1px solid var(--line); padding-top:10px;}
.case-meta strong{display:block; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:0.66rem; letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:4px;}
.case-meta span{font-size:0.86rem; color:var(--ash-dim);}

.process-row.with-photo{grid-template-columns:80px 96px 1fr; align-items:center;}
.process-thumb{width:96px; height:96px; overflow:hidden; clip-path:polygon(0 0,100% 0,100% 88%,88% 100%,0 100%); border:1px solid var(--line); flex-shrink:0;}
.process-thumb img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;}
@media(max-width:640px){.process-row.with-photo{grid-template-columns:56px 1fr;} .process-thumb{display:none;}}

/* ABOUT / ROLE CARDS */
.about-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:50px;}
@media(max-width:860px){.about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.role-card{padding:30px; border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--charcoal);}
.role-card h3{font-size:1.5rem; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0; margin:10px 0 10px;}
.role-card p{color:var(--ash-dim); font-size:0.94rem;}
.stat-row{display:flex; gap:44px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:20px;}
.stat{}
.stat strong{display:block; font-family:'Big Shoulders Display'; font-size:2.4rem; color:var(--gold);}
.stat span{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:0.7rem; letter-spacing:0.06em; color:var(--ash-dim); text-transform:uppercase;}

/* REVIEWS */
.review-summary{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:26px; margin-bottom:50px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
.review-score{font-family:'Big Shoulders Display'; font-size:4rem; color:var(--gold); line-height:1;}
.stars{color:var(--gold); letter-spacing:3px; font-size:1.2rem;}
.review-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px;}
@media(max-width:900px){.review-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.review-card{border:1px solid var(--line); padding:28px; background:var(--charcoal);}
.review-card .stars{margin-bottom:14px; display:block;}
.review-card p{color:var(--ash-dim); font-size:0.92rem; font-style:italic;}
.review-card .who{margin-top:16px; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:0.72rem; color:var(--ash); letter-spacing:0.04em;}
.review-cta{margin-top:50px; padding:34px; border:1px solid var(--gold); text-align:center;}

/* SERVICE AREAS */
.area-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:1px; background:var(--line); margin-top:10px;}
@media(max-width:760px){.area-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
.area-card{background:var(--charcoal); padding:24px; font-size:0.95rem;}
.area-card strong{display:block; font-family:'Big Shoulders Display'; text-transform:uppercase; font-size:1.05rem; margin-bottom:4px;}
.area-card span{color:var(--ash-dim); font-size:0.85rem;}
.map-embed{border:1px solid var(--line); width:100%; height:420px; margin-top:50px;}
.map-embed iframe{width:100%; height:100%; border:0; filter:grayscale(0.4) invert(0.92) contrast(0.9);}

/* FAQ */
.faq-list{max-width:820px;}
.faq-item{border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
.faq-item:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.faq-q{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; padding:24px 0; cursor:pointer; font-size:1.05rem; font-weight:600;}
.faq-q .plus{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; color:var(--gold); font-size:1.2rem; transition:transform 0.3s;}
.faq-item.open .plus{transform:rotate(45deg);}
.faq-a{max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height 0.35s ease;}
.faq-a p{color:var(--ash-dim); padding-bottom:22px; font-size:0.95rem; max-width:680px;}

/* CAREERS */
.job-card{border:1px solid var(--line); padding:28px; margin-bottom:16px; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:20px; flex-wrap:wrap; background:var(--charcoal);}
.job-card h3{font-size:1.2rem; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0;}
.job-card span{color:var(--ash-dim); font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:0.78rem;}
.perk-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px; margin-top:20px;}
@media(max-width:760px){.perk-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.perk{padding:22px; border:1px solid var(--line);}
.perk h4{font-family:'Manrope'; font-size:1.02rem; margin-bottom:8px;}
.perk p{color:var(--ash-dim); font-size:0.88rem;}
.perk.icon-perk{text-align:center; padding:30px 20px;}
.perk.icon-perk .ic{width:46px; height:46px; margin:0 auto 16px; border:1px solid var(--gold); border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--gold); font-size:1.1rem;}
.perk.icon-perk h4{font-family:'Big Shoulders Display'; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.02em; font-size:1rem;}

/* HIDDEN FUTURE REVIEWS SECTION (unhide once real reviews exist) */
.future-reviews{display:none;}

/* BLOG */
.blog-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:28px;}
@media(max-width:760px){.blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.blog-card{border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--charcoal);}
.blog-card .thumb{aspect-ratio:16/10; overflow:hidden;}
.blog-card .thumb img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;}
.blog-card .body{padding:22px;}
.blog-card .eyebrow{margin-bottom:10px;}
.blog-card h3{font-size:1.15rem; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0; margin-bottom:10px;}
.blog-card p{color:var(--ash-dim); font-size:0.88rem;}
.blog-card .readmore{margin-top:14px; display:inline-block; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:0.7rem; color:var(--gold); text-transform:uppercase;}

/* CONTACT FORM */
.contact-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr 0.9fr; gap:60px;}
@media(max-width:900px){.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.form-row{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; margin-bottom:16px;}
@media(max-width:560px){.form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.field{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; margin-bottom:16px;}
.field label{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:0.7rem; letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ash-dim);}
.field input, .field select, .field textarea{
  background:var(--charcoal); border:1px solid var(--line); color:var(--ash);
  padding:13px 14px; font-family:'Manrope'; font-size:0.92rem;
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus{outline:none; border-color:var(--gold);}
.field textarea{resize:vertical; min-height:110px;}
.contact-info-card{padding:30px; border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--charcoal); margin-bottom:20px;}
.contact-info-card .eyebrow{display:block; margin-bottom:10px;}
.contact-info-card p, .contact-info-card a{color:var(--ash-dim); font-size:0.94rem; display:block; margin-top:6px;}
.contact-info-card a:hover{color:var(--gold);}
.form-note{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:0.72rem; color:var(--fracture); margin-top:10px;}
.form-success{display:none; padding:18px; border:1px solid var(--gold); color:var(--gold); font-size:0.9rem; margin-top:16px;}

/* CONTACT TABS */
.contact-tabs{display:flex; gap:10px; margin-bottom:34px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
.contact-tab{
  font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:0.76rem; letter-spacing:0.05em; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:13px 20px; border:1px solid var(--line); color:var(--ash-dim); cursor:pointer; background:none;
  transition:all 0.2s;
}
.contact-tab:hover{border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--gold);}
.contact-tab.active{border-color:var(--gold); background:var(--gold); color:var(--obsidian);}
.contact-panel{display:none;}
.contact-panel.active{display:block;}
.contact-panel-note{color:var(--ash-dim); font-size:0.88rem; margin-bottom:22px; line-height:1.6;}

/* CTA banner (reused across pages) */
.cta{background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--charcoal) 0%, #17161a 100%); text-align:center;}
.cta h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,5vw,3.4rem); max-width:760px; margin:16px auto 26px;}
.cta p{color:var(--ash-dim); max-width:520px; margin:0 auto 32px;}
.cta .btn-row{justify-content:center;}

footer.site-footer{padding:60px 0 30px; border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
.footer-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:40px; margin-bottom:40px;}
@media(max-width:860px){.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}}
@media(max-width:560px){.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
.footer-col h4{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:0.72rem; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:16px;}
.footer-col a, .footer-col p{display:block; color:var(--ash-dim); font-size:0.88rem; margin-bottom:10px;}
.footer-col a:hover{color:var(--gold);}
.footer-bottom{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px; padding-top:26px; border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
.foot-note{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono'; font-size:0.72rem; color:var(--fracture); letter-spacing:0.04em;}

.reveal{opacity:0; transform:translateY(24px); transition:opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;}
.reveal.in{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .reveal{opacity:1; transform:none; transition:none;}
  .work-item img, .cat-card img{transition:none;}
}