:root{
  --bg:#0c0c0e;            /* page near-black */
  --surface:#141416;       /* raised section */
  --surface-2:#1b1b1e;     /* cards */
  --line:rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  --line-strong:rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  --cream:#f3eee4;         /* primary text */
  --muted:#a7a39a;         /* secondary text */
  --muted-2:#7c7972;       /* tertiary */
  --gold:#d8a85b;          /* accent */
  --gold-soft:#e7c489;
  --gold-deep:#bd8e44;
  --btn-gold-text:#1a130a; /* text on accent buttons */
  --accent-rgb:216,168,91; /* accent as rgb for translucent tints */
  --ink:#0c0c0e;
  /* themeable chrome */
  --toolbar-bg:#070708;
  --header-bg:rgba(12,12,14,.82);
  --footer-bg:#070708;
  --input-bg:#101012;
  --btn-dark-bg:#161616;
  --menu-bg:rgba(16,16,19,.98);
  --overlay-bg:rgba(6,6,8,.45);
  --photo-fill:#0a0a0c;
  --logo-filter:brightness(0) invert(1) opacity(.92);
  --logo-filter-foot:brightness(0) invert(1) opacity(.9);
  --cta-band-bg:linear-gradient(120deg,#15110b,#1d160d 60%,#120f0a);
  --hero-text:#f3eee4;         /* headline color over hero photo */
  --hero-body:rgba(243,238,228,.8);
  --hero-scrim:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(8,8,10,.95) 0%,rgba(8,8,10,.7) 38%,rgba(8,8,10,.15) 72%,rgba(8,8,10,.45) 100%),linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(8,8,10,.65),rgba(8,8,10,0) 55%);
  --r-lg:22px; --r-md:16px; --r-sm:12px; --r-pill:999px;
  --maxw:1180px;
  --shadow:0 24px 60px -24px rgba(0,0,0,.7);
}
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{
  margin:0; background:var(--bg); color:var(--cream);
  font-family:"Inter",system-ui,-apple-system,"Segoe UI",sans-serif;
  font-size:16px; line-height:1.6; -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:"Playfair Display",Georgia,serif; line-height:1.06; color:var(--cream); margin:0; font-weight:600;}
.amp{font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-size:.86em;padding:0 .02em}
p{margin:0}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
img{display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto}
::selection{background:rgba(var(--accent-rgb),.3);color:#fff}
.wrap{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding:0 28px}
.eyebrow{font-family:"Inter";font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);font-weight:600}
.lead{color:var(--muted);font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.75;max-width:60ch}
.rule{width:54px;height:2px;background:var(--gold);border:0;margin:18px 0 0}

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.55rem;font-family:"Inter";font-weight:600;
  font-size:.9rem;letter-spacing:.02em;padding:.85rem 1.6rem;border-radius:var(--r-pill);
  border:1px solid transparent;cursor:pointer;transition:transform .2s ease,background .2s ease,border-color .2s ease,color .2s ease;}
.btn:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:3px}
.btn-gold{background:var(--gold);color:var(--btn-gold-text);}
.btn-gold:hover{background:var(--gold-soft);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn-ghost{background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);color:var(--cream);border-color:var(--line-strong);}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--gold-soft);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn-dark{background:var(--btn-dark-bg);color:var(--cream);border-color:var(--line-strong)}
.btn-dark:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);border-color:var(--btn-dark-bg);background:var(--gold-deep)}

/* ---------- top toolbar (preview chrome) ---------- */
.vw-toolbar{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:9999;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px;align-items:center;
  padding:9px 18px;background:var(--toolbar-bg);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.vw-toolbar .vw-brand{color:var(--gold);font-weight:700;font-size:12px;margin-right:10px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase}
.vw-tab{font:inherit;font-size:12px;cursor:pointer;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background:transparent;color:var(--muted);transition:all .15s;font-weight:500}
.vw-tab:hover{border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--cream)}
.vw-tab.active{background:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold);color:#1a130a}
.vw-note{margin-left:auto;color:var(--muted-2);font-size:11px}
.vw-page{display:none}
.vw-page.active{display:block;animation:vwfade .35s ease-out}
@keyframes vwfade{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}

/* ---------- site header ---------- */
.site-head{position:sticky;top:43px;z-index:60;background:var(--header-bg);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.site-head .bar{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;height:74px}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.brand img{height:36px;width:auto;filter:var(--logo-filter)}
.head-cta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;flex-shrink:0}

/* hamburger toggle (all screen sizes) */
.menu-toggle{display:inline-flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:5px;width:46px;height:46px;
  padding:0 11px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);border:1px solid var(--line-strong);border-radius:12px;cursor:pointer;
  transition:border-color .2s ease,background .2s ease}
.menu-toggle:hover{border-color:var(--gold)}
.menu-toggle:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:3px}
.menu-toggle .mt-bar{display:block;height:2px;width:100%;background:var(--cream);border-radius:2px;
  transition:transform .3s ease,opacity .2s ease}
.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .mt-bar:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg)}
.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .mt-bar:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .mt-bar:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg)}

/* dropdown menu — compact, right-aligned card */
.menu-overlay{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:55;background:var(--overlay-bg);backdrop-filter:blur(2px);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .25s ease}
.menu-overlay.open{opacity:1}
.menu-panel{position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 10px);right:max(24px,calc((100% - var(--maxw))/2 + 28px));left:auto;
  z-index:58;width:min(300px,calc(100vw - 32px));overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--menu-bg);backdrop-filter:blur(18px);border:1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius:var(--r-md);box-shadow:0 24px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.8);
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(-8px) scale(.98);transform-origin:top right;pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .22s ease,transform .22s ease}
.menu-panel.open{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0) scale(1);pointer-events:auto}
.menu-panel-inner{padding:10px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1px}
.menu-link{font-family:"Inter",sans-serif;font-size:.98rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--cream);
  padding:11px 14px;border-radius:9px;transition:color .15s,background .15s;letter-spacing:.01em}
.menu-link:hover{color:var(--gold-soft);background:rgba(255,255,255,.04)}
.menu-link.is-active{color:var(--gold);background:rgba(var(--accent-rgb),.1)}
.menu-cta{align-self:stretch;justify-content:center;margin-top:10px}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .site-head .bar{height:64px}
  .brand img{height:32px}
  .menu-panel{right:16px;width:min(300px,calc(100vw - 32px))}
}

/* ---------- hero ---------- */
.hero{position:relative;min-height:560px;display:flex;align-items:center;overflow:hidden;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.hero-bg{position:absolute;inset:0}
.hero-bg img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.hero-scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;background:
  var(--hero-scrim)}
.hero .wrap{position:relative;z-index:2;width:100%;padding-top:84px;padding-bottom:84px;text-align:left}
.hero-inner{max-width:620px;margin:0;text-align:left}
.hero .eyebrow{margin-bottom:20px;display:block;color:#fff;opacity:.92}
.hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,6vw,4.6rem);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.01em;max-width:13ch;margin-left:0;text-align:left;color:var(--hero-text)}
.hero p{margin-top:24px;max-width:46ch;margin-left:0;color:var(--hero-body);font-size:1.08rem;line-height:1.7;text-align:left}
.hero-cta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;margin-top:36px;justify-content:flex-start}
.hero-stats{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:28px;margin-top:46px;padding-top:26px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);justify-content:flex-start}
.hero-stats div{max-width:200px}
.hero-stats .k{font-family:"Playfair Display",serif;color:var(--gold-soft);font-size:1.2rem}
.hero-stats .l{color:var(--muted);font-size:.82rem;margin-top:2px;line-height:1.4}

/* ---------- sections ---------- */
.section{padding:88px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.section.alt{background:var(--surface)}
.section.tight{padding:64px 0}
.sec-head{max-width:760px;margin-bottom:46px}
.sec-head h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.6vw,2.9rem);margin-top:14px}
.sec-head p{margin-top:16px}

/* service / feature cards */
.cards{display:grid;gap:20px}
.cards.c3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
.cards.c4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
.cards.c2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
.card{background:var(--surface-2);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:30px;
  transition:transform .25s ease,border-color .25s ease;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:rgba(var(--accent-rgb),.4)}
.card .ic{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:11px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:rgba(var(--accent-rgb),.12);
  color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:18px}
.card h3{font-size:1.28rem;margin-bottom:10px}
.card p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.65;flex:1}
.card .more{margin-top:18px;color:var(--gold);font-size:.84rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.04em;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
.card .more svg{transition:transform .2s}
.card:hover .more svg{transform:translateX(4px)}

/* google reviews */
.goog-head{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin-bottom:34px}
.goog-eyebrow{font-family:"Inter";font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c1440e;font-weight:700}
.goog-rating-row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-top:10px}
.goog-rating-num{font-family:"Playfair Display",serif;font-size:2.6rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--cream)}
.goog-rating-row .goog-stars svg{color:var(--cream)}
.goog-rating-sub{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;margin-top:8px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem}
.goog-rating-sub .goog-stars svg{width:15px;height:15px}
.goog-stars{display:inline-flex;gap:2px;color:var(--gold)}
.goog-cta-link{font-size:.92rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--cream);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-strong);padding-bottom:2px}
.goog-cta-link:hover{color:var(--gold)}
.goog-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;align-items:start}
.goog-card{position:relative;background:var(--surface-2);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:26px}
.goog-card-g{position:absolute;top:22px;right:22px;width:20px;height:20px}
.goog-card-top{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:14px}
.goog-avatar{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;flex-shrink:0;
  font-family:"Inter";font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;color:#fff}
.goog-who{min-width:0}
.goog-name{font-weight:600;color:var(--cream);font-size:.95rem;white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-overflow:ellipsis}
.goog-when{color:var(--muted-2);font-size:.78rem;margin-top:1px}
.goog-card .goog-stars{margin-bottom:12px}
.goog-card .goog-stars svg{width:15px;height:15px}
.goog-text{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.65}
.goog-more{color:#c1440e;font-weight:600}
.goog-more:hover{text-decoration:underline}
.goog-foot{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:14px;margin-top:38px}
.goog-foot-label{color:var(--cream);font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem}
@media(max-width:980px){ .goog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}; .goog-head{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start} }

/* reviews */
.rv-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}
.rv-card{background:var(--surface-2);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:28px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.rv-stars{display:flex;gap:3px;color:var(--gold)}
.rv-text{margin:0;color:var(--cream);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;flex:1}
.rv-text::before{content:"\201C"}
.rv-text::after{content:"\201D"}
.rv-who{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-top:2px;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.rv-avatar{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;flex-shrink:0;
  background:var(--gold);color:var(--btn-gold-text);font-family:"Playfair Display",serif;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:600}
.rv-name{font-weight:600;color:var(--cream);font-size:.98rem}
@media(max-width:980px){ .rv-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr} }

/* numbered process */
.process{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.proc{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:28px;background:var(--surface-2)}
.proc .n{font-family:"Playfair Display",serif;font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:12px}
.proc h3{font-size:1.15rem;margin-bottom:8px}
.proc p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem}

/* gallery preview grid */
.gal{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px}
.gal-item{position:relative;border-radius:var(--r-md);overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:3/4;border:1px solid var(--line);
  background:var(--surface-2)}
/* full projects gallery — every tile identical for a clean, aligned grid */
.gal-projects{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px}
.gal-projects .gal-item{aspect-ratio:4/3}
.gal-item img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s ease}
.gal-item:hover img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.gal-item .cap{position:absolute;inset:auto 0 0 0;padding:16px 16px 18px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px;background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(0,0,0,.9) 10%,rgba(0,0,0,.4) 60%,transparent)}
.gal-item .cap .loc{color:#fff;font-family:"Playfair Display",serif;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.25;display:block}
.gal-item .cap .typ{color:#fff;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;display:block;font-weight:600;opacity:.9}
/* gallery item as button + zoom affordance */
.gal-item{padding:0;cursor:pointer;font:inherit;color:inherit;display:block}
.gal-open .gal-zoom{position:absolute;top:12px;right:12px;width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;
  display:grid;place-items:center;background:rgba(12,12,14,.55);color:#fff;backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
  opacity:0;transform:scale(.85);transition:opacity .25s ease,transform .25s ease;z-index:2}
.gal-open:hover .gal-zoom,.gal-open:focus-visible .gal-zoom{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}
.gal-open:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:3px}

/* lightbox */
.lightbox{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:9998;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:32px;
  background:rgba(6,6,8,.88);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .3s ease}
.lightbox.open{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto}
.lb-figure{position:relative;max-width:min(1100px,92vw);max-height:88vh;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;
  transform:scale(.9);opacity:0;transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),opacity .3s ease}
.lightbox.open .lb-figure{transform:scale(1);opacity:1}
.lb-img{max-width:100%;max-height:82vh;border-radius:var(--r-md);box-shadow:0 30px 80px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.8);object-fit:contain;background:#0a0a0c}
.lb-close{position:fixed;top:20px;right:24px;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);color:#fff;font-size:1.4rem;cursor:pointer;display:grid;place-items:center;
  transition:background .2s ease,transform .2s ease;z-index:9999}
.lb-close:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.18);transform:scale(1.05)}
.lb-nav{position:fixed;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);color:#fff;cursor:pointer;
  display:grid;place-items:center;transition:background .2s ease;z-index:9999}
.lb-nav:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.18)}
.lb-prev{left:20px}.lb-next{right:20px}
.lb-close:focus-visible,.lb-nav:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:2px}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .lightbox{padding:16px}
  .lb-nav{width:42px;height:42px}.lb-prev{left:8px}.lb-next{right:8px}
  .lb-close{top:12px;right:12px}
}

/* split feature */
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:48px;align-items:center}
.split.rev{grid-template-columns:.95fr 1.05fr}
/* top-aligned, equal-balance two-column (no-hero pages like Service & Maintenance) */
.split.split-top{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;align-items:start;gap:44px}
.split .media{border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);aspect-ratio:4/3;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.split .media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.split h2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.2vw,2.5rem);margin-bottom:18px}
.split p{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.75}

/* in-flow page heading (used where there is no image hero) */
.page-h1{font-size:clamp(2rem,3.6vw,3rem);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin-top:14px;max-width:18ch}

/* coverage card wrapper to mirror the original's bordered card */
.coverage-card{margin-top:30px;background:var(--surface-2);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:28px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px}
.coverage-card h2{font-size:1.5rem}

/* CTA band — left-aligned editorial */
.cta-band{background:var(--cta-band-bg);border:1px solid rgba(var(--accent-rgb),.25);
  border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:48px 54px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  gap:36px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cta-band .cta-copy{max-width:60ch}
.cta-band h2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.4vw,2.5rem);margin-bottom:10px}
.cta-band p{color:var(--muted);margin:0}
.cta-band .btn{flex-shrink:0}

/* coverage list */
.coverage{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:14px;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.coverage.coverage-stack{grid-template-columns:1fr}
.coverage.coverage-narrow{max-width:680px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.coverage li{display:flex;gap:12px;padding:16px 18px;background:var(--surface-2);border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--r-sm);color:var(--cream);font-size:.95rem;align-items:flex-start}
.coverage li svg{color:var(--gold);flex-shrink:0;margin-top:2px}

/* forms */
.form-card{background:var(--surface-2);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:34px}
.field{margin-bottom:18px}
.field label{display:block;font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:7px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600}
.field input,.field textarea,.field select{width:100%;background:var(--input-bg);border:1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius:var(--r-sm);padding:.8rem .95rem;color:var(--cream);font:inherit;font-size:.95rem;transition:border-color .15s}
.field input::placeholder,.field textarea::placeholder{color:#6b6862}
.field input:focus,.field textarea:focus,.field select:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--gold)}
.field textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:120px}
.checks{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:10px}
.chk{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;background:var(--input-bg);border:1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius:var(--r-sm);padding:.7rem .8rem;font-size:.88rem;color:var(--cream);cursor:pointer}
.chk input{accent-color:var(--gold);width:16px;height:16px}
.filehint{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted-2);margin-top:6px}

/* FAQ */
.faq{border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.faq-q{width:100%;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;text-align:left;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;
  align-items:center;gap:20px;padding:24px 4px;color:var(--cream);font-family:"Playfair Display",serif;
  font-size:1.18rem;font-weight:600}
.faq-q svg{flex-shrink:0;color:var(--gold);transition:transform .25s}
.faq-q[aria-expanded="true"] svg{transform:rotate(180deg)}
.faq-panel{display:grid;grid-template-rows:0fr;transition:grid-template-rows .3s ease,opacity .3s ease;opacity:0}
.faq-panel.open{grid-template-rows:1fr;opacity:1}
.faq-panel>div{overflow:hidden}
.faq-panel p{color:var(--muted);line-height:1.75;padding:0 4px 26px;max-width:78ch}

/* team spotlight showcase */
.showcase{margin-top:8px}
.showcase-photo{position:relative;width:100%;aspect-ratio:7/6;overflow:hidden;border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow);background:var(--photo-fill)}
.showcase-photo>img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 18%}
/* spotlight dim panels — animate left/right/opacity to slide the lit zone */
.sc-dim{position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;transition:left 1s ease-in-out,right 1s ease-in-out,opacity 1s ease-in-out;will-change:left,right,opacity}
.sc-dim-left{left:0;background:linear-gradient(to right,rgba(0,0,0,.66),rgba(0,0,0,.52))}
.sc-dim-right{right:0;background:linear-gradient(to left,rgba(0,0,0,.66),rgba(0,0,0,.52))}
.sc-feather{position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;pointer-events:none;transition:left 1s ease-in-out,right 1s ease-in-out;
  background:linear-gradient(to right,rgba(0,0,0,.45) 0%,transparent 18%,transparent 82%,rgba(0,0,0,.45) 100%)}
.sc-bottomgrad{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:46%;pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(0,0,0,.85),rgba(0,0,0,.4) 45%,transparent)}
.sc-zone{position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;border:0;background:transparent;cursor:pointer;padding:0;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;outline:none}
.sc-zone:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:-3px}
/* a soft white brightening highlight that follows the active zone on hover */
.sc-zone:hover{background:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(255,255,255,.05),rgba(255,255,255,.12))}
.sc-info{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;padding:22px 26px 24px;pointer-events:none}
.sc-role{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);margin:0}
.sc-name{font-family:"Playfair Display",serif;color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.4rem);margin:6px 0 0;font-weight:600}
.sc-desc{color:rgba(255,255,255,.88);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.65;margin:10px 0 0;max-width:60ch}
/* fade-up re-trigger on change (matches original animate-fade-up 0.6s ease-out) */
.sc-anim{animation:sc-fade-up .6s ease-out both}
@keyframes sc-fade-up{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(12px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
/* indicator dots / nav */
.sc-dots{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:center;gap:26px;margin-top:22px}
.sc-dotbtn{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;
  padding:6px 4px;font:inherit}
.sc-dot{display:block;height:8px;width:8px;border-radius:999px;background:rgba(var(--accent-rgb),.32);transition:all .5s ease}
.sc-dotbtn:hover .sc-dot{background:rgba(var(--accent-rgb),.6)}
.sc-dotbtn.active .sc-dot{width:40px;background:var(--gold)}
.sc-dotlabel{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.02em;color:rgba(var(--accent-rgb),.42);transition:color .3s}
.sc-dotbtn:hover .sc-dotlabel{color:rgba(var(--accent-rgb),.7)}
.sc-dotbtn.active .sc-dotlabel{color:var(--gold)}

/* dot pager */
.pager{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:12px;margin-top:48px}
.pager .dot{width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.18);transition:all .2s}
.pager .dot.on{background:var(--gold);width:26px;border-radius:6px}

/* footer */
.foot{background:var(--footer-bg);padding:64px 0 30px}
.foot-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr;gap:40px}
.foot h4{font-family:"Inter";font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:18px;font-weight:600}
.foot p,.foot li,.foot a{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.9}
.foot a:hover{color:var(--cream)}
.foot .brand-blk img{height:30px;filter:var(--logo-filter-foot);margin-bottom:14px}
.foot .csl{display:inline-block;margin-top:10px;font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted-2);border:1px solid var(--line);padding:4px 10px;border-radius:6px}
.foot-bottom{margin-top:46px;padding-top:22px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;
  flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;color:var(--muted-2);font-size:.8rem}

@media(max-width:980px){
  .cards.c2,.cards.c3,.cards.c4,.process{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .gal,.gal-projects{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .split,.split.rev,.split.split-top{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px}
  .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px}
  .coverage,.checks{grid-template-columns:1fr}

  /* ---- centered look on tablet & phone ---- */
  /* section headers, page intros, and standalone text blocks */
  .sec-head{text-align:center;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
  .split-top>div{text-align:center}
  .page-h1{max-width:none;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
  .lead{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
  /* hero stays LEFT-aligned so eyebrow lines up with heading & intro */
  .hero .wrap,.hero-inner{text-align:left}
  .hero h1,.hero p{max-width:none;margin-left:0;margin-right:0}
  .hero .eyebrow{display:block;text-align:left}
  .hero .hero-cta{justify-content:flex-start}
  /* center button rows inside stacked two-column sections (About, etc.) */
  .split-top .hero-cta{justify-content:center}
  /* CTA band centered and stacked */
  .cta-band{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;text-align:center}
  .cta-band .cta-copy{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
  /* cards: center their inner content */
  .card{align-items:center;text-align:center}
  .card .ic{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
  .proc{text-align:center}
  /* reviews centered */
  .reviews-section .sec-head{text-align:center}
  .rv-card{align-items:center;text-align:center}
  .rv-who{justify-content:center}
  /* about leadership highlights */
  .about-highlights{text-align:center}
  .about-highlights .coverage{max-width:520px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
  /* service coverage card centered heading, list rows readable */
  .coverage-card{text-align:center}
  .coverage-card .coverage{max-width:520px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
  /* keep list rows and review text left-aligned inside their centered containers for readability */
  .coverage li{text-align:left}
  .rv-text{text-align:left}
  /* keep forms left-aligned (centered labels/inputs read poorly) */
  .form-card,.form-card .field,.form-card label{text-align:left}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .wrap{padding:0 20px}
  .cards.c2,.cards.c3,.cards.c4,.gal,.gal-projects{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .section{padding:60px 0}
  .cta-band,.form-card{padding:28px}
  .hero{min-height:480px}
  .hero-stats{gap:18px}
  .showcase-photo{aspect-ratio:3/4}
  .sc-info{padding:18px 18px 20px}
  .sc-dots{gap:16px}
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *{animation:none!important;transition:none!important;scroll-behavior:auto!important}
}

:root{
  --bg:#faf7f0;            /* warm white page */
  --surface:#f2ece0;       /* tan raised section */
  --surface-2:#ffffff;     /* cards */
  --line:rgba(30,24,16,.12);
  --line-strong:rgba(30,24,16,.20);
  --cream:#1c1811;         /* primary text (near-black) */
  --muted:#5c564b;         /* secondary text */
  --muted-2:#8a8375;       /* tertiary */
  --gold:#082050;          /* accent — matches the logo navy */
  --gold-soft:#123a7a;     /* lighter navy for hover */
  --gold-deep:#05163a;     /* deeper navy */
  --btn-gold-text:#ffffff; /* white text on navy buttons */
  --accent-rgb:8,32,80;    /* navy as rgb for translucent tints */
  --ink:#1c1811;
  --toolbar-bg:#efe8da;
  --header-bg:rgba(250,247,240,.85);
  --footer-bg:#efe8da;
  --input-bg:#ffffff;
  --btn-dark-bg:#1c1811;
  --menu-bg:rgba(255,255,255,.98);
  --overlay-bg:rgba(30,24,16,.28);
  --photo-fill:#e7ded0;
  --logo-filter:none;
  --logo-filter-foot:none;
  --cta-band-bg:linear-gradient(120deg,#f6efe0,#efe6d4 60%,#f3ecdd);
  --hero-text:#ffffff;
  --hero-body:rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  --shadow:0 20px 50px -26px rgba(60,45,20,.35);
}
/* keep the CTA band readable on light: navy border, dark heading/body */
.cta-band{border-color:rgba(8,32,80,.28)}
.btn-dark{color:#faf7f0}
.btn-dark:hover{color:#faf7f0}
/* gallery caption gradient stays dark for legibility over photos (unchanged) */