/* ============================================================
   HAMILTON DECORATORS — "Shadow & Grain"
   Dark editorial showpiece. Hand-built, no framework.
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  /* Palette */
  --ink:        #061226;   /* card navy, deep */
  --ink-2:      #081729;
  --surface:    #0C1E36;
  --surface-2:  #122440;
  --line:       #1D3049;
  --cream:      #F9F5E8;   /* card cream */
  --cream-dim:  #C2BBA9;   /* secondary text */
  --muted:      #83816F;   /* tertiary */
  --brass:      #D6AC51;   /* card gold */
  --brass-lt:   #E9C878;
  --brass-deep: #A87F35;

  /* Type */
  --display: "Cinzel", Georgia, serif;
  --sans:    "Inter", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --mono:    "Inter", system-ui, sans-serif;

  /* Rhythm */
  --pad: clamp(1.25rem, 5vw, 6rem);
  --maxw: 1500px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*,*::before,*::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { html { scroll-behavior: auto; } }

body {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--cream);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.6;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

/* Topographic line-work — makes negative space read COMPOSED, not blank.
   Fixed, very low opacity, sits above the solid ink but below all content. */
body::before {
  content: "";
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.6;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='1400' height='900' viewBox='0 0 1400 900'%3E%3Cg fill='none' stroke='%23C49A5E' stroke-width='1' opacity='0.09'%3E%3Cpath d='M-50 180 C 250 60, 520 300, 760 200 S 1200 80, 1480 240'/%3E%3Cpath d='M-50 260 C 250 150, 520 380, 760 290 S 1200 170, 1480 320'/%3E%3Cpath d='M-50 360 C 230 270, 540 470, 780 400 S 1200 290, 1480 430'/%3E%3Cpath d='M-50 470 C 260 380, 520 580, 770 520 S 1200 410, 1480 540'/%3E%3Cpath d='M-50 590 C 240 510, 540 700, 780 640 S 1200 540, 1480 660'/%3E%3Cpath d='M-50 720 C 260 640, 520 820, 770 760 S 1200 660, 1480 780'/%3E%3Cpath d='M-50 840 C 240 770, 540 940, 780 880 S 1200 790, 1480 900'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
main, .footer, .nav, .marquee { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

img { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; color: inherit; }
::selection { background: var(--brass); color: var(--ink); }

/* ---------- Atmosphere: grain + cursor ---------- */
.grain {
  position: fixed; inset: -50%; z-index: 9998; pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.045; mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='180' height='180'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='3'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  animation: grain 0.6s steps(2) infinite;
}
@keyframes grain {
  0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0); }
  50% { transform: translate(-3%, 2%); }
}

.cursor {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; z-index: 9999; pointer-events: none;
  width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brass);
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  transition: width .35s var(--ease), height .35s var(--ease),
              background .35s var(--ease), opacity .3s;
  mix-blend-mode: difference;
  display: none;
}
.cursor__label {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 10px; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--ink); opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .3s;
}
.cursor.is-active {
  width: 84px; height: 84px; background: var(--brass-lt);
}
.cursor.is-active .cursor__label { opacity: 1; }
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) { .cursor { display: block; } }

/* ---------- Loader ---------- */
.loader {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 10000;
  background: var(--ink);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  transition: transform 1s var(--ease);
}
.loader.is-done { transform: translateY(-101%); }
.loader__inner {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--display);
}
.loader__mark { height: clamp(48px, 9vw, 76px); width: auto; }
.loader__name {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 6vw, 3.4rem); font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cream);
  line-height: 1;
}
.loader__sub {
  font-size: clamp(0.7rem, 1.6vw, 1rem); font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.5em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brass);
  padding-left: 0.5em; /* optically recentre the tracked text */
}
.loader__count { margin-top: 0.8rem; }
.loader__count { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 1rem; color: var(--brass); }
.loader__count i { font-style: normal; opacity: .5; }
.loader__bar { width: min(60vw, 320px); height: 1px; background: var(--line); overflow: hidden; }
.loader__bar span { display: block; height: 100%; width: 0; background: var(--brass); }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6em;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em; padding: 1.05em 1.8em; border-radius: 100px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
  transition: color .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn i { font-style: normal; transition: transform .4s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }
.btn::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  transform: translateY(101%); transition: transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.btn:hover::before { transform: translateY(0); }

.btn--gold { background: var(--brass); color: var(--ink); }
.btn--gold::before { background: var(--brass-lt); }
.btn--ghost { border: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--cream); }
.btn--ghost::before { background: var(--cream); }
.btn--ghost:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.btn--small { background: var(--brass); color: var(--ink); padding: 0.7em 1.3em; font-size: 0.82rem; }
.btn--small::before { background: var(--brass-lt); }
.btn--full { width: 100%; justify-content: center; padding: 1.2em; }

/* ---------- Header / Nav ---------- */
.nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 200;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.5rem var(--pad);
  transition: background .5s var(--ease), padding .5s var(--ease), border-color .5s;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.nav.is-stuck {
  background: rgba(16,14,10,0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  padding-top: 1rem; padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav__brand, .footer__brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; }
.nav__mark {
  width: 46px; height: 38px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  flex: none;
}
.nav__words { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1; }
.nav__words b { font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 500; font-size: 1.05rem; letter-spacing: .01em; }
.nav__words i {
  font-style: normal; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.34em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brass); margin-top: 3px;
}
.nav__links { display: flex; gap: 2rem; }
.nav__links a {
  font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--cream-dim); position: relative; padding: 4px 0;
  transition: color .3s;
}
.nav__links a::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; height: 1px; width: 0;
  background: var(--brass); transition: width .4s var(--ease);
}
.nav__links a:hover { color: var(--cream); }
.nav__links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }
.nav__cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.4rem; }
.nav__phone { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--cream); }
.nav__phone:hover { color: var(--brass); }

.nav__burger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; width: 30px; padding: 6px 0; z-index: 201; }
.nav__burger span { height: 1.5px; width: 100%; background: var(--cream); transition: transform .4s var(--ease), opacity .3s; }
.nav.menu-open .nav__burger span:first-child { transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav.menu-open .nav__burger span:last-child { transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile menu overlay */
.menu {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 150;
  background: var(--ink-2);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--pad);
  clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0);
  transition: clip-path .7s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.menu.is-open { clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0); pointer-events: auto; }
.menu__links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.3rem; }
.menu__links a {
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 11vw, 4rem); font-weight: 300;
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 1rem; padding: 0.3rem 0;
}
.menu__links a span { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--brass); }
.menu__foot { margin-top: 3rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; color: var(--cream-dim); font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* ---------- Shared section bits ---------- */
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brass);
}
.sec-head { padding: 0 var(--pad); margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); }
.sec-head--center { text-align: center; }
.sec-head--center .eyebrow { display: block; }
.sec-title {
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 7vw, 5.5rem); line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin-top: 0.8rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.08em; /* room for italic descenders so headings never clip */
}
.sec-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--brass); }
/* keep fixed-nav from tucking under headings on in-page anchor jumps */
#top, #work, #services, #about, #process, #contact { scroll-margin-top: 88px; }
.sec-note { color: var(--cream-dim); margin-top: 1rem; font-size: 1rem; }

/* ---------- HERO ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative; min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: var(--pad); padding-bottom: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__media { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2; will-change: transform; }
.hero__media img { width: 100%; height: 120%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center; filter: saturate(1.02) contrast(1.02); }
.hero__media-grad {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16,14,10,.55) 0%, rgba(16,14,10,.15) 35%, rgba(16,14,10,.75) 78%, var(--ink) 100%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(16,14,10,.6), transparent 60%);
}
.hero__inner { max-width: 60rem; position: relative; }
.hero__title {
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 11vw, 9rem); line-height: 0.92;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em; margin: 1.2rem 0 1.5rem;
}
.hero__title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--brass-lt); }
.hero__title .line { display: block; overflow: hidden; }
.hero__title .line > span { display: block; transform: translateY(110%); }
.is-ready .hero__title .line > span { transform: translateY(0); transition: transform 1.1s var(--ease); }
.is-ready .hero__title .line:nth-child(2) > span { transition-delay: .12s; }
.hero__sub { max-width: 36rem; font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem); color: var(--cream-dim); }
.hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.hero__scroll {
  position: absolute; right: var(--pad); bottom: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem;
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream-dim);
}
.hero__scroll i { width: 1px; height: 48px; background: linear-gradient(var(--brass), transparent); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.hero__scroll i::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 40%; background: var(--brass-lt); animation: scrollDrop 1.8s var(--ease) infinite; }
@keyframes scrollDrop { 0% { transform: translateY(-100%); } 100% { transform: translateY(250%); } }
.hero__meta {
  display: flex; gap: 2.5rem; margin-top: 3rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: var(--muted);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: 1.5rem;
}
.hero__meta em { font-style: normal; color: var(--cream); }

/* ---------- Marquee ---------- */
.marquee { overflow: hidden; border-block: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 1.4rem 0; background: var(--ink-2); }
.marquee__track { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2.5rem; width: max-content; animation: marquee 32s linear infinite; }
.marquee__track span { font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic; font-weight: 300; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); color: var(--cream); }
.marquee__track i { color: var(--brass); font-style: normal; font-size: 1rem; }
@keyframes marquee { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---------- Intro ---------- */
.intro { padding: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6rem) var(--pad); max-width: var(--maxw); margin-inline: auto; }
.intro__lead {
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 3.2rem); line-height: 1.25; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  max-width: 32ch;
}
.intro__lead em { font-style: italic; color: var(--brass); }
.intro__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1px; margin-top: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6rem); background: var(--line); border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.trust { background: var(--ink); padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem; }
.trust b { font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; font-size: 2.6rem; color: var(--brass); display: block; line-height: 1; }
.trust span { display: block; margin-top: 0.7rem; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--cream-dim); }

/* ---------- Work / Gallery ---------- */
.work { padding: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 4rem) 0; }
/* Horizontal drag-scroll carousel (powered by motion-kit data-drag) */
.gallery {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: nowrap; gap: clamp(0.8rem, 1.6vw, 1.4rem);
  padding: 0 var(--pad) 0.5rem; max-width: var(--maxw); margin-inline: auto;
  overflow-x: auto; scrollbar-width: none;
}
.gallery::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.g-item {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 4px;
  flex: 0 0 clamp(280px, 34vw, 460px); aspect-ratio: 4/5;
}
.g-item--feat { flex: 0 0 clamp(320px, 42vw, 540px); }
.g-item img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease), filter .8s; filter: grayscale(.15) brightness(.92); }
.g-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); filter: grayscale(0) brightness(1); }
.g-item figcaption {
  position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; right: 0; padding: 1.5rem; z-index: 2;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--cream);
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(16,14,10,.85));
  transform: translateY(8px); opacity: 0; transition: transform .5s var(--ease), opacity .5s;
}
.g-item figcaption span { font-family: var(--mono); color: var(--brass); font-size: 0.78rem; }
.g-item:hover figcaption { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }

/* ---------- Before / After ---------- */
.ba { padding: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 4rem) var(--pad); max-width: 1100px; margin-inline: auto; }
.ba__stage {
  position: relative; --pos: 50%; aspect-ratio: 16/10; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none; touch-action: pan-y; cursor: ew-resize; margin-top: 3rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.ba__img { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.ba__img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
/* before sits on top, clipped to the left of the handle — both layers are always
   exactly stage-sized so they line up at any width */
.ba__img--before { clip-path: inset(0 calc(100% - var(--pos)) 0 0); }
.ba .sec-title em { margin-left: 0.1em; }
.ba__tag {
  position: absolute; top: 1rem; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 0.4em 0.9em; border-radius: 100px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.ba__tag--before { left: 1rem; background: rgba(16,14,10,.6); color: var(--cream); }
.ba__tag--after { right: 1rem; background: var(--brass); color: var(--ink); }
.ba__handle { position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: var(--pos); width: 2px; background: var(--brass); transform: translateX(-1px); pointer-events: none; }
.ba__grip {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--brass);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.ba__grip i { width: 2px; height: 14px; background: var(--ink); border-radius: 2px; }

/* ---------- Reels / In Motion ---------- */
.reels { padding: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 4rem) 0; }
.reels__row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.6rem); padding: 0 var(--pad);
  max-width: 1100px; margin-inline: auto;
}
.reel {
  position: relative; aspect-ratio: 9/16; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--surface);
}
.reel video { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.reel__live {
  position: absolute; top: 0.9rem; left: 0.9rem; z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream); background: rgba(16,14,10,.55); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  padding: 0.35em 0.7em; border-radius: 100px;
}
.reel__live::first-letter { color: #e0563f; }
.reel figcaption {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 2; padding: 1.5rem 1.1rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--cream);
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(16,14,10,.9));
}
.reels__note { text-align: center; margin-top: 2rem; color: var(--cream-dim); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.reels__note a { color: var(--brass); }
.reels__note a:hover { color: var(--brass-lt); }

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  /* before/after: portrait shots crop badly in a wide box — go taller */
  .ba__stage { aspect-ratio: 3/4; }

  /* reels: clean swipeable carousel, next card peeks, no scrollbar */
  .reels__row {
    display: flex; gap: 0.9rem; overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scroll-padding-left: var(--pad); padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }
  .reels__row::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .reel { flex: 0 0 66%; scroll-snap-align: center; }
}

/* ---------- Services ---------- */
.services { padding: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 4rem) 0; max-width: var(--maxw); margin-inline: auto; }
.svc-list { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.svc {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; align-items: center; gap: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  padding: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem) var(--pad); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  position: relative; isolation: isolate; transition: color .4s;
}
.svc::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: var(--surface); transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: bottom; transition: transform .5s var(--ease); }
.svc:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.svc__body h3 { font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 4vw, 3rem); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.svc__body p { max-width: 52ch; color: var(--cream-dim); margin-top: 0.9rem; transition: color .4s; }
.svc__arrow { font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--muted); transition: transform .5s var(--ease), color .4s; }
.svc:hover .svc__arrow { color: var(--brass); transform: translate(6px,-6px); }

/* ---------- About ---------- */
.about {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 6rem); align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 4rem) var(--pad); max-width: var(--maxw); margin-inline: auto;
}
.about__media { position: relative; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 4/5; }
.about__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.about__badge {
  position: absolute; right: 1.2rem; bottom: 1.2rem; background: var(--brass); color: var(--ink);
  border-radius: 4px; padding: 1rem 1.3rem; text-align: center; line-height: 1;
}
.about__badge b { font-family: var(--display); font-style: italic; font-size: 2.2rem; display: block; }
.about__badge span { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.68rem; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.about__text { color: var(--cream-dim); margin-top: 1.4rem; max-width: 46ch; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.about__body .btn { margin-top: 2rem; }

/* ---------- Process — editorial step rows (no numbers) ---------- */
.process { padding: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 4rem) var(--pad); max-width: var(--maxw); margin-inline: auto; }
.steps { margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.step {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem) minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.3fr);
  align-items: center; gap: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  padding: clamp(1.8rem, 3.6vw, 3rem) clamp(0.25rem, 1.5vw, 1.5rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  position: relative; isolation: isolate;
}
/* hairline that wipes brass across the row on hover */
.step::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -1px; height: 1px; width: 0;
  background: var(--brass); transition: width .6s var(--ease); z-index: 2;
}
.step:hover::after { width: 100%; }
/* brass tick marker (echoes the "—" eyebrow motif) instead of a number */
.step__mark {
  height: 1px; width: 100%; background: var(--brass-deep);
  transform-origin: left; transition: background .4s var(--ease), transform .6s var(--ease);
}
.step:hover .step__mark { background: var(--brass); transform: scaleX(1.25); }
.step__title {
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.6vw, 3rem); line-height: 1.02; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  transition: transform .6s var(--ease);
}
.step__title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--brass); }
.step:hover .step__title { transform: translateX(8px); }
.step__desc { color: var(--cream-dim); max-width: 46ch; }

/* ---------- CTA ---------- */
.cta { padding: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 4rem) var(--pad); }
.cta__inner {
  max-width: var(--maxw); margin-inline: auto; text-align: center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 120% at 50% 0%, rgba(196,154,94,.12), transparent 60%),
    var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 10px;
  padding: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 7rem) clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}
.cta__title { font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 300; font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 7vw, 6rem); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin: 1rem 0; }
.cta__title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--brass); }
.cta__sub { color: var(--cream-dim); max-width: 40ch; margin-inline: auto; }
.cta__actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 2.2rem; }

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 6rem);
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 4rem) var(--pad) clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  max-width: var(--maxw); margin-inline: auto; align-items: start;
}
.contact__lead { color: var(--cream-dim); margin-top: 1.4rem; max-width: 40ch; }
.contact__assure {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem 1.6rem; margin-top: 1.8rem;
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted);
}
.contact__assure span::before { content: "✦ "; color: var(--brass); }
.contact__list { margin-top: 2.5rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.contact__list li { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; padding: 1.1rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.contact__k { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.contact__list a:hover { color: var(--brass); }

.form { background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 10px; padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.5rem); align-self: start; }
.field { position: relative; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.field input, .field textarea {
  width: 100%; background: var(--ink); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 6px;
  color: var(--cream); font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 1rem; padding: 1.4rem 1rem 0.6rem;
  transition: border-color .3s; resize: vertical;
}
.field textarea { padding-top: 1.6rem; }
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--brass); }
.field label {
  position: absolute; left: 1rem; top: 1rem; color: var(--muted); font-size: 1rem;
  pointer-events: none; transition: transform .25s var(--ease), color .25s, font-size .25s;
}
.field label i { font-style: normal; opacity: .7; font-size: 0.8em; }
.field input:focus + label, .field input:not(:placeholder-shown) + label,
.field textarea:focus + label, .field textarea:not(:placeholder-shown) + label {
  transform: translateY(-0.75rem); font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--brass);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.form__status { margin-top: 1rem; font-size: 0.9rem; min-height: 1.2em; }
.form__status.is-ok { color: var(--brass-lt); }
.form__status.is-err { color: #d98a6a; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.footer { padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) var(--pad) 2rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--ink-2); }
.footer__top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 2.5rem clamp(2rem, 6vw, 5rem); flex-wrap: wrap; max-width: var(--maxw); margin-inline: auto; }
.footer__brandwrap { max-width: 24rem; }
.footer__tag { color: var(--cream-dim); margin-top: 1.1rem; font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.5; max-width: 30ch; }
.footer__cols { display: flex; gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 5rem); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer__cols h4 { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brass); margin-bottom: 1rem; font-weight: 500; }
.footer__cols a { display: block; color: var(--cream-dim); padding: 0.3rem 0; transition: color .3s; }
.footer__cols a:hover { color: var(--cream); }
.footer__bottom {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
  max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 3rem auto 0; padding-top: 1.5rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted);
}
.footer__sig { color: var(--brass); }

/* ---------- Reveal animations ---------- */
.reveal-up, .reveal-img { opacity: 0; }
.reveal-up { transform: translateY(34px); }
.reveal-up.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: opacity 1s var(--ease), transform 1s var(--ease); }
.reveal-img { clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0); }
.reveal-img.in { opacity: 1; clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0); transition: clip-path 1.1s var(--ease), opacity .8s; }
.reveal-words span.word { display: inline-block; opacity: 0.12; transition: opacity .5s var(--ease); }
.reveal-words span.word.lit { opacity: 1; }

/* ---------- Foundation kits (split-text / magnetic / scramble) ---------- */
/* split-text's .st defaults to inline-block for line-grouping; our headings
   use words mode + <br>, so keep them block-level at full width. The brass
   <em> survives because this copy of the kit splits child nodes in place. */
.sec-title.st, .cta__title.st { display: block; }
.sec-title .st-word, .cta__title .st-word { will-change: transform, opacity; }
/* Magnetic buttons: the kit writes transform inline each frame, so make sure
   the button itself never transitions transform (would fight the lerp). The
   ::before fill + inner arrow keep their own transitions untouched. */
.btn.magnetic { transition: color .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s var(--ease); }
/* Mono nav labels: reserve width so the glyph churn never nudges layout. */
.nav__links a[data-scramble] { display: inline-block; }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .nav__links, .nav__cta { display: none; }
  .nav__burger { display: flex; }
  .about, .contact { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .intro__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .step {
    grid-template-columns: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 3rem) 1fr;
    grid-template-areas: "mark title" ".    desc";
    gap: 0.6rem clamp(1rem, 4vw, 1.6rem); align-items: center;
  }
  .step__mark { grid-area: mark; }
  .step__title { grid-area: title; }
  .step__desc { grid-area: desc; }
  .gallery { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-auto-rows: auto; }
  .g-item, .g-item--feat { flex: 0 0 78%; aspect-ratio: 4/5; }
  .svc { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .svc__arrow { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .hero__scroll { display: none; }
  .hero__meta { gap: 1.2rem; }
  .step {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-areas: "mark" "title" "desc";
    gap: 0.7rem; align-items: start;
  }
  .step__mark { width: 2.5rem; }
}

/* No-JS / reduced-motion safety: ensure content is visible */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal-up, .reveal-img { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; clip-path: none !important; }
  .reveal-words span.word { opacity: 1 !important; }
  .is-ready .hero__title .line > span { transform: none; }
  .grain, .marquee__track { animation: none; }
}
.no-js .reveal-up, .no-js .reveal-img { opacity: 1; transform: none; clip-path: none; }


/* --- Cinzel (card serif) has no italic: gold accents stay upright --- */
.hero__title em, .sec-title em, .intro__lead em, .step__title em,
.marquee__track span, .trust b, .about__badge b, .loader__name {
  font-style: normal;
}


/* --- anchor jumps clear the sticky nav --- */
section[id] { scroll-margin-top: 96px; }

/* --- phone chooser popover (call / WhatsApp) --- */
.phonepop {
  position: absolute; z-index: 10001;
  background: var(--surface-2); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px; padding: 0.5rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.25rem;
  min-width: 220px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.phonepop a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 0.9rem; border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--cream); font-size: 0.95rem; text-decoration: none;
}
.phonepop a:hover { background: var(--surface); color: var(--brass-lt); }
.phonepop a b { font-weight: 600; }
.phonepop svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex: none; }


/* ============ PROJECTS - case studies, not tiles ============ */
.projects { padding-bottom: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
.project {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.25fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem); align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem) var(--pad);
}
.project--flip .project__body { order: 2; }
.project--flip .project__media { order: 1; }
.project__index {
  display: block; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brass);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.project__title {
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.4vw, 2.7rem); line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.project__title em { font-style: normal; color: var(--brass); }
.project__desc { color: var(--cream-dim); line-height: 1.75; max-width: 46ch; }
.project__media--pair {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(0.8rem, 1.6vw, 1.4rem);
}
.project__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 10px; display: block; }
.project__media img.tall { aspect-ratio: 3 / 4; }
.project .ba__stage { width: 100%; max-width: none; margin: 0; }

/* ============ SERVICES - one honest line ============ */
.svcline {
  padding: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem) var(--pad);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  text-align: center;
}
.svcline p {
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.6vw, 1.9rem);
  color: var(--cream); letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.svcline i { font-style: normal; color: var(--brass); padding: 0 0.55em; font-size: 0.8em; }
.svcline small { display: block; margin-top: 1rem; color: var(--cream-dim); font-size: 0.92rem; }
.svcline small a { color: var(--brass); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .project { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .project--flip .project__body { order: 1; }
  .project--flip .project__media { order: 2; }
}


/* ============ CLOSER - one ending, one ask ============ */
.closer {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 6rem); align-items: start;
  padding: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 8rem) var(--pad);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.closer__lead { color: var(--cream-dim); line-height: 1.8; max-width: 52ch; margin: 1.2rem 0 2rem; }
.closer__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.closer__path {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cream-dim); line-height: 2;
  max-width: 48ch; margin-bottom: 2.4rem;
}
.closer__path i { font-style: normal; color: var(--brass); padding: 0 0.3em; }
.closer__details { margin-bottom: 1.6rem; }
.closer__assure {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted);
}
.closer__formhead {
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .closer { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ============ SPEC SHEET - services as a decorator's quote itemises ============ */
.spec { padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem); }
.spec__sheet { border-top: 1px solid var(--brass-deep); margin: 0 var(--pad); }
.spec__row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1.3fr 0.8fr;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 4rem); align-items: start;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.spec__title {
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.4vw, 1.8rem); line-height: 1.25;
}
.spec__desc { color: var(--cream-dim); line-height: 1.75; max-width: 44ch; }
.spec__scope { list-style: none; }
.spec__scope li {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brass);
  padding: 0.45rem 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--line);
}
.spec__scope li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.spec__brands {
  margin: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem) var(--pad) 0;
  color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.spec__brands span { color: var(--cream-dim); }
.spec__brands i { font-style: normal; color: var(--brass); padding: 0 0.5em; font-size: 0.8em; }

/* ============ PATH - three stops on one gold line ============ */
.path { padding: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6rem) var(--pad) clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
.path__line {
  list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 4rem); position: relative;
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); padding-top: 2.2rem;
}
.path__line::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px; background: var(--brass-deep);
}
.path__stop { position: relative; }
.path__dot {
  position: absolute; top: -2.2rem; left: 0;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 14px; height: 7px; background: var(--brass);
}
.path__stop h3 {
  font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.4rem); margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
}
.path__stop p { color: var(--cream-dim); line-height: 1.7; font-size: 0.95rem; max-width: 34ch; }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .spec__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.1rem; }
  .path__line { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.4rem; padding-top: 0; }
  .path__line::before { display: none; }
  .path__dot { display: none; }
}