/* ============================================================
   SNELLER & CO — SHARED DESIGN SYSTEM
   Editorial / luxury aesthetic. Updated for multi-page site.
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --cream: #FAF8F4;
  --cream-2: #F4F0E8;
  --ink: #1A1814;
  --ink-soft: #2A2722;
  --muted: #6B6560;
  --muted-2: #918A82;
  --gold: #C9A96E;
  --gold-deep: #A88947;
  --gold-light: #E8D5B0;
  --gold-pale: #F5EDD8;
  --border: rgba(201,169,110,0.25);
  --border-soft: rgba(201,169,110,0.12);
  --serif: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  --sans: 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --script: 'Caveat', 'Brush Script MT', cursive;
  --max: 1280px;
}
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 90px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}
body {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  background-color: var(--cream);
  color: var(--ink);
  overflow-x: hidden; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.65;
  /* Subtle paper grain — SVG noise, ~3KB inlined, no extra request */
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='180' height='180'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0.102  0 0 0 0 0.094  0 0 0 0 0.078  0 0 0 0.06 0'/></filter><rect width='100%' height='100%' filter='url(%23n)'/></svg>");
  background-repeat: repeat;
  background-attachment: fixed;
}
a { color: inherit; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

/* Selection color matches brand — small detail, very visible to anyone who highlights text */
::selection { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }
::-moz-selection { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }

/* Keyboard focus that respects mouse users */
:focus { outline: none; }
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Skip link for keyboard navigation */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute; top: -100px; left: 1rem;
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--cream); padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  z-index: 999; text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: top 0.15s ease;
}
.skip-link:focus { top: 1rem; }

/* ---------------- NAV ---------------- */
nav.site-nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.5rem 4rem;
  background: rgba(250,248,244,0.92); backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  animation: fadeDown 0.8s ease both;
}
.nav-logo {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none;
}
.nav-logo em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
.nav-links {
  display: flex; gap: 2.5rem; list-style: none; align-items: center;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.25s ease;
  position: relative; padding: 0.4rem 0;
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--ink); }
/* Animated underline that draws in from left on hover and stays under .active */
.nav-links a:not(.nav-cta)::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  height: 1px; background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left center;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
}
.nav-links a:not(.nav-cta):hover::after,
.nav-links a.active:not(.nav-cta)::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-cta {
  font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em !important;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--cream) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--ink);
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--ink) !important; }

/* ---------------- PAGE HEADER ---------------- */
.page-head {
  padding: 10rem 6rem 5rem; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.page-head::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -20%; right: -10%;
  width: 60%; height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top right, var(--gold-pale) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-head-inner { max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; position: relative; }
.page-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
}
.page-eyebrow::before {
  content: ''; display: block; width: 2.5rem; height: 1px; background: var(--gold);
}
.page-title {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 5.5vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem; max-width: 18ch;
}
.page-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
.page-intro {
  font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 620px;
}

/* ---------------- SECTIONS ---------------- */
section.block { padding: 6rem 6rem; }
section.block.tight { padding: 4rem 6rem; }
.container { max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; }
.section-header { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 4rem; }
.section-num {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.1;
}
.section-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
.section-lede {
  font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 660px; margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* ---------------- BUTTONS ---------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 1rem 2.25rem; font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.2s, color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.btn svg { transition: transform 0.2s; }
.btn:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }
.btn-ink { background: var(--ink); color: var(--cream); }
.btn-ink:hover { background: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--ink); border: 1px solid var(--ink); }
.btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--ink); color: var(--cream); }
.btn-gold { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }
.btn-gold:hover { background: var(--gold-deep); color: var(--cream); }
.btn-text {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none; padding-bottom: 0.4rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ink); transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, gap 0.2s;
}
.btn-text:hover { color: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); gap: 0.85rem; }

/* ---------------- MARQUEE ---------------- */
.marquee-band {
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--gold-light);
  padding: 1rem 0; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap;
}
.marquee-inner {
  display: inline-block; animation: marquee 30s linear infinite;
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1rem; font-style: italic;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.marquee-inner span { margin: 0 2.5rem; }
@keyframes marquee { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---------------- HOME HERO ---------------- */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  padding-top: 80px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -10%; right: -5%;
  width: 55%; height: 90%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top right, var(--gold-pale) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-left {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  padding: 6rem 4rem 6rem 6rem; animation: fadeUp 1s 0.2s ease both;
}
.hero-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 2rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
}
.hero-eyebrow::before {
  content: ''; display: block; width: 2.5rem; height: 1px; background: var(--gold);
}
.hero-name {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.hero-name em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
.hero-sub {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  margin-top: -0.75rem; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; font-weight: 400;
}
.hero-tagline {
  font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 440px; margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-right {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: center;
  padding: 4rem 4rem 0; animation: fadeUp 1s 0.45s ease both;
}
.photo-frame { position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 420px; }
.photo-frame::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -20px; left: -20px;
  right: 20px; bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
  z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
}
.photo-frame img {
  width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; position: relative; z-index: 1;
  aspect-ratio: 2 / 3; object-fit: cover; object-position: center top;
  filter: contrast(1.02) saturate(0.96);
  transition: filter 0.6s ease;
}
.photo-frame:hover img { filter: contrast(1.05) saturate(1); }
.photo-placeholder {
  width: 100%; min-height: 480px; display: flex;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-pale), var(--gold-light));
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 7rem; font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.photo-tag {
  position: absolute; bottom: -1px; right: -1px; background: var(--gold);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem; z-index: 2;
  font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: white; font-weight: 500;
}

/* ---------------- SERVICE CARDS ---------------- */
.services-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2px; background: var(--border);
}
.services-grid.two-up { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.service-card {
  background: var(--cream); padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  transition: background 0.3s; cursor: default;
}
.service-card:hover { background: var(--gold-pale); }
.service-icon { width: 3rem; height: 3rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; color: var(--gold); }
.service-name {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.45rem; font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 1rem; line-height: 1.2;
}
.service-desc { font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--muted); }
.service-deliverables {
  margin-top: 1.5rem; padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted);
}
.service-deliverables strong {
  display: block; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.service-deliverables ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.service-deliverables li { padding: 0.2rem 0; padding-left: 1rem; position: relative; }
.service-deliverables li::before {
  content: '—'; color: var(--gold); position: absolute; left: 0;
}
.service-tag {
  display: inline-block; margin-top: 1.25rem; font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem; border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--gold);
}
.service-meta {
  margin-top: 1.5rem; padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.service-meta strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }

/* ---------------- CATEGORY BLOCKS ---------------- */
.category-band {
  background: var(--cream-2);
  padding: 3rem 6rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.category-band-inner {
  max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.category-title {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.category-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
.category-desc { color: var(--muted); max-width: 500px; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ---------------- PROCESS ---------------- */
.process-section { padding: 7rem 6rem; background: var(--ink); color: var(--cream); }
.process-section .section-title { color: var(--cream); }
.process-steps {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  margin-top: 4rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.2);
}
.process-step {
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem 2.5rem 0;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.2);
}
.process-step:last-child { border-right: none; padding-right: 0; }
.process-step:not(:first-child) { padding-left: 2rem; }
.step-num {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 3rem; font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(201,169,110,0.3); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; line-height: 1;
}
.step-title {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem; color: var(--gold-light);
}
.step-desc { font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.7; color: rgba(250,248,244,0.55); }

/* ---------------- ABOUT / SPLIT ---------------- */
.about-section { padding: 7rem 6rem; }
.about-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap: 6rem;
  align-items: start; max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto;
}
.about-quote {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.15rem);
  font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.45; font-style: italic;
  color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 2rem;
  position: relative; padding-left: 1.5rem;
}
.about-quote::before {
  content: '"'; font-size: 8rem; font-family: var(--serif);
  color: var(--gold-light); position: absolute; top: -2rem; left: -2rem;
  line-height: 1; pointer-events: none;
}
.about-body { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.85; color: var(--muted); }
.about-body + .about-body { margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.about-body strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }
.about-stats {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px; background: var(--border); margin-top: 3rem;
}
.stat-item { background: var(--cream); padding: 2rem 1.5rem; text-align: center; }
.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 2.75rem; font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.monogram {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(8rem, 15vw, 14rem);
  font-weight: 300; color: var(--gold-pale); line-height: 1;
  user-select: none; text-align: right;
}

/* ---------------- CASE STUDIES ---------------- */
.case-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 2.5rem;
  max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto;
}
.case-card {
  background: var(--cream); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.case-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -30px rgba(26,24,20,0.18); }
.case-image {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; width: 100%; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-pale), var(--gold-light));
  position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.case-image .case-mono {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 5rem; font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.6; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.case-content { padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem 2.5rem; }
.case-meta {
  display: flex; gap: 1.25rem; font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.case-meta strong { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 500; }
.case-title {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.65rem; font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.case-summary { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.case-results {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-soft); margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.case-result { text-align: center; }
.case-result strong {
  display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 400; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.case-result span {
  font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* ---------------- CTA BAND ---------------- */
.cta-band {
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--cream); padding: 6rem 6rem;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-band::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; right: -10%; top: -50%;
  width: 60%; height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(201,169,110,0.18), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-inner {
  max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; position: relative;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: center;
}
.cta-title {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.15; color: var(--cream);
}
.cta-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
.cta-sub { color: rgba(250,248,244,0.6); margin-top: 1rem; max-width: 480px; line-height: 1.7; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.cta-band .btn-ghost { color: var(--cream); border-color: rgba(250,248,244,0.3); }
.cta-band .btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--cream); color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--cream); }
.cta-band .btn-gold { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }
.cta-band .btn-gold:hover { background: var(--cream); color: var(--ink); }

/* ---------------- STACK ---------------- */
.stack-section { padding: 5rem 6rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.stack-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
}
.stack-eyebrow::after {
  content: ''; display: block; flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--border);
}
.stack-pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.75rem; }
.pill {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem; border: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: var(--muted);
  transition: all 0.2s; cursor: default; background: var(--cream);
}
.pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); background: var(--gold-pale);
}

/* ---------------- TIMELINE (About) ---------------- */
.timeline { margin-top: 3rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.timeline-row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
  padding: 2.25rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  gap: 3rem; align-items: start;
}
.timeline-dates {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1rem; font-style: italic; color: var(--gold);
}
.timeline-dates small {
  display: block; margin-top: 0.5rem; font-style: normal;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted);
}
.timeline-role {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.timeline-org {
  font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.timeline-desc { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.75; }

/* ---------------- CONTACT FORM ---------------- */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 5rem;
  max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto;
}
.contact-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; }
.contact-info h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.contact-channels { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; margin-top: 1rem; }
.contact-channel {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 40px 1fr;
  gap: 1rem; align-items: center;
  padding: 1rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  text-decoration: none; color: var(--ink);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.contact-channel:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.contact-channel .ic {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--gold);
}
.contact-channel .label {
  font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
}
.contact-channel .val { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.1rem; }

.contact-form {
  background: var(--cream-2); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 3rem;
}
.contact-form h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.contact-form .form-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.form-group label {
  display: block; font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 0.85rem 1rem; background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--gold);
}
.form-group textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; }
.submit-btn {
  width: 100%; padding: 1.1rem; background: var(--ink); color: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--ink); cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.submit-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }
.form-fineprint {
  margin-top: 1rem; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---------------- FOOTER ---------------- */
footer.site-foot {
  background: var(--ink); color: rgba(250,248,244,0.65);
  padding: 4rem 6rem 2rem;
}
.foot-grid {
  max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem; padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.2);
}
.foot-brand .foot-logo {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--cream); display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 1rem; text-decoration: none;
}
.foot-brand .foot-logo em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
.foot-brand p { color: rgba(250,248,244,0.55); font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 320px; }
.foot-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.foot-col a, .foot-col span {
  display: block; padding: 0.3rem 0; font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(250,248,244,0.6); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s;
}
.foot-col a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.foot-base {
  max-width: var(--max); margin: 2rem auto 0;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(250,248,244,0.5); letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* ---------------- "CURRENTLY" / NOW SECTION ---------------- */
.now-section {
  padding: 5rem 6rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--cream), var(--cream-2));
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.now-grid {
  max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.7fr 1.3fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: start;
}
.now-stamp {
  position: sticky; top: 110px;
}
.now-stamp-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
}
.now-stamp-eyebrow::before {
  content: ''; display: block; width: 2rem; height: 1px; background: var(--gold);
}
.now-stamp h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.now-stamp h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
.now-stamp .now-date {
  font-family: var(--script); font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--muted); transform: rotate(-1deg); display: inline-block;
}
.now-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }
.now-item {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 96px 1fr; gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  align-items: baseline;
}
.now-item:last-of-type { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.now-label {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 400; padding-top: 0.2rem;
}
.now-body { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--ink); }
.now-body strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }
.now-status {
  margin-top: 1.5rem; padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--cream); border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65;
}
.now-status strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .now-section { padding: 4.5rem 2rem; }
  .now-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
  .now-stamp { position: static; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .now-item { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.4rem; }
  .now-label { font-size: 0.68rem; }
}

/* ---------------- SIGNATURE (About page) ---------------- */
.signature {
  font-family: var(--script);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.25rem); font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  margin-top: 3rem; margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  transform: rotate(-2deg); display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
}
.signature::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 5%; right: 8%; bottom: -8px;
  height: 1px; background: var(--gold); opacity: 0.6;
}
.signature-caption {
  display: block; font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted); margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

/* ---------------- REFINED MICRO-INTERACTIONS ---------------- */
.foot-col a {
  position: relative; transition: color 0.2s, padding-left 0.25s;
}
.foot-col a:hover { padding-left: 0.5rem; }
.foot-col a:hover::before {
  content: '·'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--gold);
}

.case-card {
  position: relative;
}
.case-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  height: 2px; background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left center;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
}
.case-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

.service-card {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left center;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
}
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* ---------------- ANIMATIONS ---------------- */
@keyframes fadeDown { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-20px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
@keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease; }
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .marquee-inner { animation: none; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
}

/* ---------------- PRINT ---------------- */
@media print {
  body { background: white; color: black; font-size: 11pt; }
  nav.site-nav, .marquee-band, .cta-band, footer.site-foot,
  .contact-form, .hero-actions, .nav-cta, .skip-link { display: none !important; }
  .hero, section.block, .about-section, .stack-section, .page-head { padding: 1.5rem 0 !important; }
  .hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; min-height: 0; page-break-inside: avoid; }
  .services-grid, .case-grid, .process-steps, .timeline { display: block; }
  .service-card, .case-card, .process-step, .timeline-row {
    page-break-inside: avoid; border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; background: white;
  }
  a { color: black; text-decoration: none; }
  .reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  .photo-frame::before, .case-image, .monogram { display: none; }
}

/* ---------------- RESPONSIVE ---------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  nav.site-nav { padding: 1.25rem 2rem; }
  .nav-links { gap: 1.5rem; }
  .nav-links a { font-size: 0.72rem; }
  .page-head { padding: 8rem 2rem 4rem; }
  section.block, .process-section, .about-section, .stack-section, .cta-band, .category-band { padding: 4.5rem 2rem; }
  footer.site-foot { padding: 3rem 2rem 1.5rem; }
  .hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-left { padding: 5rem 2rem 3rem; }
  .hero-right { padding: 2rem; justify-content: flex-start; }
  .photo-frame { max-width: 320px; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .services-grid.two-up { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .case-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .cta-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .foot-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .timeline-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.75rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nav-links a:not(.nav-cta) { display: none; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-step { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.2); padding: 2rem 0 !important; }
  .process-step:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .foot-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .foot-base { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; text-align: center; }
  .case-results { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.5rem; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-form { padding: 2rem; }
}