/* =========================================================
   C. Santhosh Kumar — Valuer & Civil Engineer, Coimbatore
   Design system: "survey sheet meets Chettinad lacquer"
   ========================================================= */

:root{
  /* Ground */
  --ink:        #0B2523;
  --lacquer:    #103330;
  --lacquer-2:  #16443F;
  --limewash:   #F4EFE4;
  --limewash-2: #E9E1D0;

  /* Accents */
  --brass:      #D9A93C;
  --brass-deep: #A87C1C;
  --kumkum:     #A83218;
  --kumkum-lit: #C6421F;
  --sage:       #9BBCB0;

  /* Text */
  --on-dark:     #F4EFE4;
  --on-dark-mid: #A9C6BB;
  --on-light:     #12302C;
  --on-light-mid: #4E655F;

  /* Type */
  --display: "Instrument Serif", "Iowan Old Style", Georgia, serif;
  --body:    "Karla", "Segoe UI", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --mono:    "DM Mono", ui-monospace, "SFMono-Regular", Menlo, monospace;

  /* Rhythm */
  --shell:  1200px;
  --gutter: clamp(20px, 5vw, 56px);
  --s-1: 8px;  --s-2: 16px; --s-3: 24px; --s-4: 32px;
  --s-5: 48px; --s-6: 64px; --s-7: 96px; --s-8: 128px;
  --section-y: clamp(72px, 11vw, 136px);

  --radius: 2px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ -webkit-text-size-adjust:100%; scroll-behavior:smooth; }
body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--limewash);
  color:var(--on-light);
  font-family:var(--body);
  font-size:17px;
  line-height:1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
img{ max-width:100%; height:auto; display:block; }
h1,h2,h3,h4{ margin:0; font-weight:400; line-height:1.05; }
p{ margin:0 0 1em; }
ul,ol{ margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none; }
a{ color:inherit; }
button,input,select,textarea{ font:inherit; color:inherit; }

:focus-visible{
  outline:3px solid var(--brass);
  outline-offset:3px;
  border-radius:2px;
}

.skip-link{
  position:absolute; left:var(--s-2); top:-100px; z-index:200;
  background:var(--brass); color:var(--ink);
  padding:12px 20px; font-weight:700; text-decoration:none;
  transition:top .2s var(--ease);
}
.skip-link:focus{ top:var(--s-2); }

/* ---------- Layout primitives ---------- */
.shell{
  width:100%; max-width:var(--shell);
  margin-inline:auto;
  padding-inline:var(--gutter);
}
.shell--narrow{ max-width:840px; }

.section{ padding-block:var(--section-y); position:relative; }
/* Keep anchor jumps clear of the fixed header */
.section,
.hero{ scroll-margin-top:92px; }
.section--limewash{ background:var(--limewash); color:var(--on-light); }
.section--ink{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--on-dark); }
.section--lacquer{ background:var(--lacquer); color:var(--on-dark); }
.section--brass{ background:var(--brass); color:var(--ink); }

.section__title{
  font-family:var(--display);
  font-size:clamp(2.1rem, 5.2vw, 3.6rem);
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  max-width:20ch;
  margin-bottom:var(--s-3);
}
.section__title--onDark{ color:var(--on-dark); }
.section__lede{
  max-width:56ch; font-size:1.075rem;
  color:var(--on-light-mid); margin-bottom:var(--s-6);
}

/* ---------- Signature device: the dimension rule ---------- */
.rule{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px;
  margin-bottom:var(--s-5);
  color:var(--brass-deep);
}
.rule--onDark{ color:var(--brass); }
.rule__line{
  flex:1 1 auto; height:1px;
  background:currentColor; opacity:.45;
}
.rule__cap{
  flex:0 0 auto; width:1px; height:13px;
  background:currentColor; opacity:.7;
}
.rule__label{
  flex:0 0 auto;
  font-family:var(--mono);
  font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  white-space:nowrap;
}

.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.74rem;
  letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--brass-deep); margin-bottom:var(--s-3);
}
.eyebrow--onDark{ color:var(--brass); }
.eyebrow__tick{
  width:22px; height:1px; background:currentColor;
  position:relative;
}
.eyebrow__tick::before,
.eyebrow__tick::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:-4px; width:1px; height:9px; background:currentColor;
}
.eyebrow__tick::before{ left:0; }
.eyebrow__tick::after{ right:0; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:10px;
  min-height:52px; padding:0 26px;
  border:1px solid transparent; border-radius:var(--radius);
  font-weight:700; font-size:.98rem; letter-spacing:.01em;
  text-decoration:none; cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform .18s var(--ease), background-color .18s var(--ease),
             color .18s var(--ease), border-color .18s var(--ease), box-shadow .18s var(--ease);
}
.btn:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); }
.btn:active{ transform:translateY(0); }
.btn--sm{ min-height:42px; padding:0 18px; font-size:.88rem; }
.btn--block{ width:100%; }

.btn--brass{ background:var(--brass); color:#231703; box-shadow:0 6px 0 -2px var(--brass-deep); }
.btn--brass:hover{ background:#E7BA51; box-shadow:0 10px 0 -3px var(--brass-deep); }

.btn--ghost{ background:transparent; color:var(--on-dark); border-color:rgba(244,239,228,.35); }
.btn--ghost:hover{ background:rgba(244,239,228,.09); border-color:rgba(244,239,228,.6); }

.btn--ink{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--limewash); }
.btn--ink:hover{ background:#051413; }

.ico{ width:20px; height:20px; flex:0 0 auto; }

.link-arrow{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.78rem;
  letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
  text-decoration:none;
  border-bottom:1px solid currentColor;
  padding-bottom:3px;
  transition:gap .18s var(--ease), opacity .18s var(--ease);
}
.link-arrow:hover{ gap:14px; opacity:.75; }

/* ---------- Entry gate ---------- */
.gate{ display:none; }
.is-gated{ overflow:hidden; }
.is-gated body{ overflow:hidden; }
.is-gated .gate{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:300;
  background:var(--ink);
  padding:var(--gutter);
  overflow-y:auto;
}
.gate.is-leaving{
  opacity:0; visibility:hidden;
  transition:opacity .45s var(--ease), visibility .45s;
}
.gate__field{
  position:absolute; inset:0; color:var(--brass); opacity:.14; pointer-events:none;
}
.gate__field svg{ width:100%; height:100%; }
.gate__inner{
  position:relative; z-index:1;
  width:100%; max-width:940px;
  text-align:center;
  margin-block:auto;
}
.gate__title{
  font-family:var(--display);
  font-size:clamp(2.4rem, 7vw, 4.4rem);
  line-height:1; letter-spacing:-.018em;
  color:var(--on-dark);
  margin-bottom:var(--s-2);
}
.gate__lede{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.8rem;
  letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--on-dark-mid);
  margin-bottom:var(--s-5);
}
.gate .eyebrow{ justify-content:center; }

.gate__choices{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px,1fr));
  gap:var(--s-3);
  margin-bottom:var(--s-4);
}
.gate__choice{
  display:grid; gap:8px; align-content:start;
  text-align:left; cursor:pointer;
  padding:var(--s-4);
  min-height:230px;
  background:transparent;
  border:1px solid rgba(217,169,60,.35);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  transition:background-color .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease), transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.gate__choice:hover{
  background:rgba(217,169,60,.09);
  border-color:var(--brass);
  transform:translateY(-3px);
}
.gate__choice--warm{ border-color:rgba(198,66,31,.45); }
.gate__choice--warm:hover{ background:rgba(198,66,31,.12); border-color:var(--kumkum-lit); }

.gate__firm{
  font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.9rem; line-height:1.1;
  color:var(--on-dark);
}
.gate__discipline{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.7rem;
  letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--brass);
}
.gate__choice--warm .gate__discipline{ color:var(--kumkum-lit); }
.gate__desc{
  font-size:.94rem; color:var(--on-dark-mid);
  margin-top:6px;
}
.gate__go{
  margin-top:auto; padding-top:var(--s-3);
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.74rem;
  letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--on-dark);
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
}
.gate__go i{ font-style:normal; transition:transform .2s var(--ease); }
.gate__choice:hover .gate__go i{ transform:translateX(5px); }

.gate__skip{
  background:none; border:0; cursor:pointer;
  padding:12px 8px; min-height:44px;
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.74rem;
  letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--on-dark-mid);
  border-bottom:1px solid currentColor;
  transition:color .18s var(--ease);
}
.gate__skip:hover{ color:var(--brass); }

/* ---------- Practice switcher ---------- */
.modeswitch{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center;
  border:1px solid rgba(217,169,60,.4);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.modeswitch button{
  background:transparent; border:0; cursor:pointer;
  min-height:36px; padding:0 13px;
  font-size:.82rem; font-weight:500;
  color:var(--on-dark); opacity:.7;
  white-space:nowrap;
  transition:background-color .2s var(--ease), color .2s var(--ease), opacity .2s var(--ease);
}
.modeswitch button:hover{ opacity:1; background:rgba(217,169,60,.12); }
.modeswitch button[aria-pressed="true"]{
  background:var(--brass); color:#231703; opacity:1; font-weight:700;
}
.modeswitch button[data-mode-btn="construction"][aria-pressed="true"]{
  background:var(--kumkum-lit); color:#FFF3EE;
}

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header{
  position:fixed; inset:0 0 auto 0; z-index:100;
  transition:background-color .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), backdrop-filter .3s var(--ease);
}
.site-header__inner{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:var(--s-3);
  min-height:76px;
}
.site-header.is-stuck{
  background:rgba(11,37,35,.94);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(217,169,60,.28);
}

.wordmark{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
  text-decoration:none; color:var(--on-dark);
  margin-right:auto;
}
.wordmark__mark{ width:34px; height:34px; color:var(--brass); flex:0 0 auto; }
.wordmark__mark svg{ width:100%; height:100%; }
.wordmark__text{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; line-height:1.15; }
.wordmark__text b{ font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.16rem; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:.01em; }
.wordmark__text i{
  font-style:normal; font-family:var(--mono);
  font-size:.6rem; letter-spacing:.13em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--on-dark-mid);
}

.site-nav{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:var(--s-3); }
.site-nav a{
  text-decoration:none; font-size:.92rem; font-weight:500;
  color:var(--on-dark); opacity:.82;
  padding:8px 2px; position:relative;
  transition:opacity .18s var(--ease);
}
.site-nav a::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:2px;
  width:100%; height:1px; background:var(--brass);
  transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .22s var(--ease);
}
.site-nav a:hover{ opacity:1; }
.site-nav a:hover::after,
.site-nav a.is-active::after{ transform:scaleX(1); }
.site-nav a.is-active{ opacity:1; color:var(--brass); }

.nav-toggle{
  display:none;
  width:46px; height:46px;
  background:transparent; border:1px solid rgba(244,239,228,.3);
  border-radius:var(--radius); cursor:pointer;
  padding:0; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:5px;
}
.nav-toggle span{
  display:block; width:20px; height:1.5px; background:var(--on-dark);
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease), opacity .2s var(--ease);
}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1){ transform:translateY(6.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2){ opacity:0; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3){ transform:translateY(-6.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero{
  position:relative;
  background:var(--ink);
  color:var(--on-dark);
  padding-top:clamp(120px, 16vh, 168px);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.hero__field{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  color:var(--brass);
  opacity:.16;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.contours{ width:100%; height:100%; }
.hero__field::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(70% 55% at 22% 30%, transparent 0%, var(--ink) 88%);
}

.hero__inner{
  position:relative; z-index:1;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.35fr) minmax(0,.85fr);
  gap:clamp(32px, 6vw, 80px);
  align-items:center;
  padding-bottom:clamp(56px, 8vw, 96px);
}

.hero__title{
  font-family:var(--display);
  font-size:clamp(2.7rem, 7.6vw, 5.4rem);
  line-height:.99;
  letter-spacing:-.018em;
  margin-bottom:var(--s-3);
}
.hero__title em{
  font-style:italic;
  color:var(--brass);
  position:relative;
}
.hero__lede{
  max-width:48ch; font-size:1.09rem;
  color:var(--on-dark-mid);
  margin-bottom:var(--s-4);
}
.hero__actions{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:var(--s-2); margin-bottom:var(--s-4); }

.hero__chips{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px 26px;
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.76rem;
  letter-spacing:.07em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--on-dark-mid);
}
.hero__chips li{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; }
.hero__chips li::before{
  content:""; width:5px; height:5px;
  background:var(--brass); transform:rotate(45deg);
}
.hero__chips b{ color:var(--on-dark); font-weight:500; }

/* --- The emblem: an elevation that draws itself once --- */
.hero__emblem{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:var(--s-3); }
.elevation{ width:min(420px, 72vw); }
.elevation svg{ width:100%; height:auto; overflow:visible; }

.elev path,
.elev circle{
  fill:none;
  stroke:var(--brass);
  stroke-width:1.6;
  stroke-linecap:square;
  stroke-linejoin:miter;
  vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke;
}
.elev .elev__dim{ stroke-width:1; opacity:.45; }
.elev .elev__finial{ fill:var(--brass); }

.elevation__caption{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.74rem; line-height:1.6;
  letter-spacing:.03em; text-align:center;
  color:var(--on-dark-mid); max-width:30ch; margin:0;
}

/* --- Bank ticker --- */
.hero__ledger{
  position:relative; z-index:1;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(217,169,60,.28);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(217,169,60,.28);
  background:rgba(0,0,0,.2);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.hero__ledger-inner{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:var(--s-3); min-height:60px; }
.hero__ledger-inner > span{
  flex:0 0 auto;
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.68rem;
  letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--brass);
}
.ticker{ flex:1 1 auto; overflow:hidden; mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent); }
.ticker__track{
  display:flex; gap:var(--s-5); width:max-content;
  animation:tick 48s linear infinite;
}
.ticker__track span{
  font-size:.85rem; color:var(--on-dark-mid); white-space:nowrap;
}
@keyframes tick{ to{ transform:translateX(-50%); } }
.ticker:hover .ticker__track{ animation-play-state:paused; }

/* ---------- Practices ---------- */
.practices{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px,1fr));
  gap:1px; background:rgba(18,48,44,.18);
  border:1px solid rgba(18,48,44,.18);
}
.practice{
  background:var(--limewash);
  padding:var(--s-5) var(--s-4) var(--s-4);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  transition:background-color .25s var(--ease);
}
.practice:hover{ background:#FBF8F1; }
.practice__brand{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.68rem;
  letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--brass-deep); margin-bottom:var(--s-2);
}
.practice--construction .practice__brand{ color:var(--kumkum); }
.practice--consulting .practice__brand{ color:var(--on-light-mid); }
.practice__title{
  font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.95rem;
  margin-bottom:var(--s-2);
}
.practice__body{ color:var(--on-light-mid); font-size:.97rem; }
.practice__list{
  margin:0 0 var(--s-4);
  border-top:1px solid rgba(18,48,44,.14);
}
.practice__list li{
  padding:9px 0 9px 20px; position:relative;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(18,48,44,.09);
  font-size:.93rem;
}
.practice__list li::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:19px;
  width:9px; height:1px; background:var(--brass-deep);
}
.practice .link-arrow{ margin-top:auto; align-self:flex-start; color:var(--on-light); }

/* ---------- Brand blocks ---------- */
.brand-head{ margin-bottom:var(--s-6); }
.brand-head__kicker{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.7rem;
  letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--brass); margin-bottom:var(--s-2);
}
.brand-head__name{
  font-family:var(--display);
  font-size:clamp(3rem, 10vw, 6.6rem);
  line-height:.86; letter-spacing:-.02em;
  color:var(--on-dark);
}
.brand-head__role{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.8rem;
  letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--on-dark-mid);
  margin-top:var(--s-3); margin-bottom:0;
}
.brand-head--warm .brand-head__kicker{ color:var(--kumkum); }
.brand-head--warm .brand-head__name{ color:var(--on-light); }
.brand-head--warm .brand-head__role{ color:var(--on-light-mid); }

/* warm accent while staying on a dark ground */
.brand-head--warmOnDark .brand-head__kicker{ color:var(--kumkum-lit); }

/* for headings that are a phrase rather than a name */
.brand-head__name--sm{ font-size:clamp(2.4rem, 6.4vw, 4.3rem); line-height:.96; }

.split{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.05fr) minmax(0,.95fr);
  gap:clamp(32px, 6vw, 80px); align-items:start;
}
.split--reverse .split__copy{ order:2; }
.split--reverse .split__media{ order:1; }

.split__title{
  font-family:var(--display);
  font-size:clamp(1.7rem, 3.4vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-bottom:var(--s-3);
  max-width:22ch;
}
.section--ink .split__copy p{ color:var(--on-dark-mid); }
.section--limewash .split__copy p{ color:var(--on-light-mid); }

.specs{
  margin:var(--s-4) 0 0;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(217,169,60,.3);
}
.specs > div{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(120px,.5fr) 1fr;
  gap:var(--s-3);
  padding:14px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(217,169,60,.18);
}
.specs dt{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.7rem;
  letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--brass);
}
.specs dd{ margin:0; font-size:.95rem; }
.specs--warm{ border-top-color:rgba(168,50,24,.35); }
.specs--warm > div{ border-bottom-color:rgba(168,50,24,.16); }
.specs--warm dt{ color:var(--kumkum); }

.split__media{ margin:0; }
.split__media img{
  width:100%; aspect-ratio:9/11; object-fit:cover;
  border-radius:var(--radius);
}
.split__media figcaption{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.72rem; line-height:1.6;
  letter-spacing:.04em; margin-top:12px;
  color:var(--on-dark-mid);
}
.section--limewash .split__media figcaption{ color:var(--on-light-mid); }

/* ---------- Process ---------- */
.process{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px,1fr));
  gap:var(--s-4);
  counter-reset:step;
}
.process__step{
  padding-top:var(--s-3);
  border-top:2px solid var(--brass);
  position:relative;
}
.process__num{
  display:block;
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.78rem;
  letter-spacing:.2em; color:var(--brass);
  margin-bottom:var(--s-2);
}
.process__step h3{
  font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.6rem;
  color:var(--on-dark); margin-bottom:10px;
}
.process__step p{ color:var(--on-dark-mid); font-size:.94rem; margin:0; }
.process__foot{
  margin-top:var(--s-5); margin-bottom:0;
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.8rem;
  letter-spacing:.06em; color:var(--brass);
}

/* ---------- Gallery ---------- */
.gallery{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(210px,1fr));
  gap:var(--s-3);
  margin-top:var(--s-6);
}
.gallery figure{ margin:0; }
.gallery img{
  width:100%; aspect-ratio:4/3; object-fit:cover;
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.gallery figure:hover img{ transform:scale(1.03); }
.gallery figure{ overflow:hidden; }
.gallery figcaption{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.7rem;
  letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--on-light-mid); margin-top:10px;
}

/* ---------- Consulting bridge ---------- */
.bridge__inner{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr);
  gap:clamp(32px, 6vw, 72px); align-items:center;
}
.bridge__kicker{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.7rem;
  letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(11,37,35,.65); margin-bottom:var(--s-2);
}
.bridge__title{
  font-family:var(--display);
  font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 5.4vw, 3.6rem);
  margin-bottom:var(--s-3);
}
.bridge__body{ max-width:46ch; margin-bottom:var(--s-4); color:rgba(11,37,35,.8); }
.bridge__points{ display:grid; gap:var(--s-2); }
.bridge__points li{
  display:grid; gap:4px;
  padding:var(--s-3) var(--s-3) var(--s-3) var(--s-4);
  background:rgba(11,37,35,.07);
  border-left:2px solid var(--ink);
}
.bridge__points b{ font-size:1.02rem; }
.bridge__points span{ font-size:.93rem; color:rgba(11,37,35,.72); }

/* ---------- About ---------- */
.about{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.8fr) minmax(0,1.2fr);
  gap:clamp(32px, 6vw, 80px); align-items:start;
}
.about__portrait{ margin:0; }
.about__portrait img{
  width:100%; aspect-ratio:4/5; object-fit:cover;
  border-radius:var(--radius);
}
.about__name{
  font-family:var(--display);
  font-size:clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4rem);
  color:var(--on-dark); margin-bottom:10px;
}
.about__role{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.78rem;
  letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--brass); margin-bottom:var(--s-4);
}
.about__copy p{ color:var(--on-dark-mid); max-width:58ch; }
.creds{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px,1fr));
  gap:1px; margin-top:var(--s-4);
  background:rgba(217,169,60,.22);
  border:1px solid rgba(217,169,60,.22);
}
.creds li{
  background:var(--ink); padding:var(--s-3);
  display:grid; gap:6px;
}
.creds b{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.66rem;
  letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--brass); font-weight:400;
}
.creds span{ font-size:.95rem; color:var(--on-dark); }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq{ border-top:1px solid rgba(18,48,44,.2); }
.faq__item{ border-bottom:1px solid rgba(18,48,44,.2); }
.faq__item summary{
  list-style:none; cursor:pointer;
  padding:var(--s-3) 44px var(--s-3) 0;
  position:relative;
  font-family:var(--display); font-size:clamp(1.15rem, 2.4vw, 1.45rem);
  line-height:1.3;
  transition:color .18s var(--ease);
}
.faq__item summary::-webkit-details-marker{ display:none; }
.faq__item summary:hover{ color:var(--brass-deep); }
.faq__item summary::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; right:6px; top:50%;
  width:13px; height:13px; margin-top:-7px;
  border-right:1.5px solid var(--brass-deep);
  border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--brass-deep);
  transform:rotate(45deg); transform-origin:center;
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.faq__item[open] summary::after{ transform:rotate(225deg); margin-top:-3px; }
.faq__body{ padding:0 8ch var(--s-3) 0; }
.faq__body p{ margin:0; color:var(--on-light-mid); font-size:.97rem; }

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,.9fr);
  gap:clamp(32px, 6vw, 72px); align-items:start;
}
.contact__title{
  font-family:var(--display);
  font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 5.4vw, 3.4rem);
  color:var(--on-dark); margin-bottom:var(--s-2);
}
.contact__lede{ color:var(--on-dark-mid); max-width:42ch; margin-bottom:var(--s-4); }

.contact__phone{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:14px;
  text-decoration:none; color:var(--brass);
  font-family:var(--display);
  font-size:clamp(1.9rem, 5vw, 2.7rem);
  letter-spacing:.01em;
  margin-bottom:var(--s-4);
  transition:opacity .18s var(--ease);
}
.contact__phone:hover{ opacity:.8; }
.contact__phone .ico{ width:28px; height:28px; }

.contact__block{
  font-style:normal;
  padding:var(--s-3) 0;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(217,169,60,.22);
  color:var(--on-dark-mid); font-size:.95rem; line-height:1.75;
}
.contact__block b{
  display:block;
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.66rem; font-weight:400;
  letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--brass); margin-bottom:8px;
}
.contact__links{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:var(--s-3);
  margin-top:var(--s-3); color:var(--on-dark);
}

/* --- Form --- */
.enquiry{
  background:var(--lacquer);
  border:1px solid rgba(217,169,60,.24);
  padding:var(--s-4);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
}
.enquiry__head{
  font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.7rem;
  color:var(--on-dark); margin-bottom:6px;
}
.enquiry__note{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.72rem; line-height:1.6;
  letter-spacing:.03em; color:var(--on-dark-mid);
  margin-bottom:var(--s-3);
}
.field{ margin-bottom:var(--s-3); }
.field label{
  display:block; margin-bottom:7px;
  font-size:.86rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--on-dark);
}
.req{ color:var(--brass); }
.field input,
.field select,
.field textarea{
  width:100%; min-height:48px;
  padding:12px 14px;
  background:rgba(0,0,0,.24);
  border:1px solid rgba(244,239,228,.22);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  color:var(--on-dark);
  transition:border-color .18s var(--ease), background-color .18s var(--ease);
}
.field textarea{ min-height:96px; resize:vertical; }
.field input::placeholder,
.field textarea::placeholder{ color:rgba(169,198,187,.55); }
.field input:hover,
.field select:hover,
.field textarea:hover{ border-color:rgba(244,239,228,.4); }
.field input:focus,
.field select:focus,
.field textarea:focus{ background:rgba(0,0,0,.34); }
.field select{ appearance:none;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1.5 6 6.5 11 1.5' fill='none' stroke='%23D9A93C' stroke-width='1.6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat:no-repeat; background-position:right 14px center; background-size:12px;
  padding-right:38px;
}
.field select option{ background:var(--lacquer); color:var(--on-dark); }
.field__help{
  margin:6px 0 0; font-size:.78rem; color:var(--on-dark-mid);
}
.field__error{
  margin:6px 0 0; font-size:.8rem; font-weight:600;
  color:#FFB0A0;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:7px;
}
.field__error::before{ content:"!"; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  width:16px; height:16px; border-radius:50%; background:#FFB0A0; color:var(--ink);
  font-size:.7rem; font-weight:700; flex:0 0 auto; }
.field.is-invalid input,
.field.is-invalid select,
.field.is-invalid textarea{ border-color:#FFB0A0; }

.enquiry__status{
  margin:var(--s-2) 0 0; min-height:1.2em;
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.76rem; color:var(--brass);
}

.map{
  margin-top:var(--s-6);
  border:1px solid rgba(217,169,60,.24);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  overflow:hidden;
  line-height:0;
}
.map iframe{ width:100%; height:clamp(280px, 42vw, 420px); border:0; filter:grayscale(.35) contrast(1.05); }

/* FAQ on a dark section */
.faq--onDark .faq__item{ border-bottom-color:rgba(244,239,228,.16); }
.faq--onDark .faq__item summary{ color:var(--on-dark); }
.faq--onDark .faq__item summary:hover{ color:var(--brass); }
.faq--onDark .faq__item summary::after{ border-color:var(--brass); }
.faq--onDark .faq__body p{ color:var(--on-dark-mid); }

/* ---------- Properties valued ---------- */
.valued{
  background:var(--lacquer, #0F2E2B);
  border-top:1px solid rgba(217,169,60,.22);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(217,169,60,.22);
  padding-block:clamp(28px, 5vw, 48px);
}
.valued__inner{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center;
  gap:var(--s-3) clamp(32px, 6vw, 72px);
}
.valued__label,
.valued__kicker{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.68rem;
  letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--brass); margin:0 0 6px;
}
.valued__kicker{ color:var(--on-dark-mid); }

.valued__num{
  display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:2px;
  font-family:var(--display); line-height:.9;
  font-size:clamp(2.8rem, 7vw, 4.4rem);
  color:var(--on-dark); margin:0;
  font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;
}
.valued__num i{ font-style:normal; color:var(--brass); }

.valued__names{ flex:1 1 260px; min-width:0; }

/* one name at a time, sliding up */
.rotator{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  height:2.1em;
  font-family:var(--display);
  font-size:clamp(1.5rem, 3.4vw, 2.2rem);
  line-height:2.1;
  color:var(--on-dark);
}
.rotator__item{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  white-space:nowrap; overflow:hidden; text-overflow:ellipsis;
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(70%);
  transition:opacity .5s var(--ease), transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.rotator__item.is-in{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
.rotator__item.is-out{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(-70%); }

/* no motion: list them all instead of cycling */
.rotator--static{
  height:auto; overflow:visible;
  line-height:1.35;
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:0 .5em;
}
.rotator--static .rotator__item{
  position:static; opacity:1; transform:none;
  white-space:normal;
}
.rotator--static .rotator__item:not(:last-child)::after{
  content:" ·"; color:var(--brass);
}

@media (max-width:640px){
  .valued__inner{ gap:var(--s-3); }
  .valued__names{ flex-basis:100%; }
}

/* link out to a deeper page */
.deeper{ margin-top:var(--s-4); margin-bottom:0; }
.deeper--center{ text-align:center; margin-top:var(--s-5); }
.deeper--stack{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:var(--s-2); }

/* wider gallery for the projects page */
.gallery--wide{ grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px,1fr)); }
.gallery--wide figcaption b{ display:block; font-size:1rem; color:inherit; margin-bottom:2px; }

/* ---------- Build process ----------
   One house per block, stages running left to right. The number carries the
   sequence, so it still reads when the grid wraps on a narrow screen or when a
   house has no photo of some stage. Written for the ink section it sits in. */
.build{ margin-top:var(--s-6); }
.build + .build{ margin-top:var(--s-7); }
.build__head{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:baseline; gap:var(--s-1) var(--s-3);
  padding-bottom:var(--s-2);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(217,169,60,.28);
}
.build__title{
  font-family:var(--display); font-size:clamp(1.5rem, 3.2vw, 2.1rem);
  color:var(--on-dark); margin:0;
}
.build__meta{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.72rem;
  letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--brass); margin:0 0 0 auto;
}
.build__stages{
  list-style:none; margin:var(--s-4) 0 0; padding:0;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(210px,1fr));
  gap:var(--s-4) var(--s-3);
  counter-reset:stage;
}
.build__stage{ margin:0; counter-increment:stage; }
.build__stage figure{ margin:0; }
/* number on a hairline - the dimension-line motif from the rest of the site */
.build__step{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.12em;
  color:var(--brass); margin-bottom:10px;
}
.build__step::before{ content:counter(stage, decimal-leading-zero); }
.build__step::after{ content:""; flex:1; height:1px; background:rgba(217,169,60,.3); }
.build__stage img{
  width:100%; aspect-ratio:4/3; object-fit:cover;
  border-radius:var(--radius);
}
.build__stage figcaption{ margin-top:10px; }
.build__stageName{
  display:block; font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.72rem;
  letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--on-dark); margin-bottom:6px;
}
.build__note{
  display:block; font-size:.88rem; line-height:1.6;
  color:var(--on-dark-mid); max-width:34ch;
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .build__meta{ margin-left:0; }
}

/* ---------- Click-to-load map ---------- */
.map__load{
  width:100%; min-height:220px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  gap:10px; padding:var(--s-5) var(--s-3);
  cursor:pointer; text-align:center;
  background:rgba(18,48,44,.04);
  border:1px dashed rgba(18,48,44,.3);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  color:var(--on-light);
  transition:background-color .2s var(--ease), border-color .2s var(--ease);
}
.map__load:hover{ background:rgba(217,169,60,.12); border-color:var(--brass-deep); }
.map__load .ico{ width:30px; height:30px; color:var(--brass-deep); }
.map__load b{ font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.4rem; font-weight:400; }
.map__load span{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.7rem;
  letter-spacing:.08em; color:var(--on-light-mid);
}

/* map card on a dark section */
.map__load--onDark{
  background:rgba(244,239,228,.04);
  border-color:rgba(217,169,60,.35);
  color:var(--on-dark);
}
.map__load--onDark:hover{ background:rgba(217,169,60,.1); border-color:var(--brass); }
.map__load--onDark .ico{ color:var(--brass); }
.map__load--onDark span{ color:var(--on-dark-mid); }

/* ---------- Branches ---------- */
.section__lede--onDark{ color:var(--on-dark-mid); }

.branchlist{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(190px,1fr));
  gap:var(--s-3); list-style:none; margin-top:var(--s-5);
}
.branchlist__item{
  padding:var(--s-4);
  border:1px solid rgba(217,169,60,.26);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  display:grid; gap:6px; align-content:start;
}
.branchlist__item b{
  font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.6rem; line-height:1.1;
  font-weight:400; color:var(--on-dark);
}
.branchlist__item span{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.66rem;
  letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--on-dark-mid);
}
.branchlist__item--head{
  border-color:rgba(217,169,60,.7);
  background:rgba(217,169,60,.07);
}
.branchlist__item--head span{ color:var(--brass); }

/* ---------- Reviews page ---------- */
.pagehead{ padding-top:clamp(130px, 17vh, 190px); }
.pagehead__title{
  font-family:var(--display);
  font-size:clamp(2.6rem, 7vw, 4.6rem);
  letter-spacing:-.018em;
  color:var(--on-dark);
  margin-bottom:var(--s-3);
}
.pagehead__lede{
  max-width:52ch; font-size:1.06rem;
  color:var(--on-dark-mid);
  margin-bottom:var(--s-5);
}

.ratingband{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center;
  gap:var(--s-2) var(--s-4);
  padding-top:var(--s-4);
  border-top:1px solid rgba(217,169,60,.3);
}
.ratingband__score{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; }
.ratingband__score b{
  font-family:var(--display); font-size:3rem; line-height:1;
  color:var(--brass); font-weight:400;
}
.stars{ display:inline-flex; gap:3px; }
.stars svg{ width:19px; height:19px; fill:var(--brass); }
.ratingband__note{
  margin:0; flex:1 1 220px;
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.74rem; line-height:1.6;
  letter-spacing:.03em; color:var(--on-dark-mid);
}
.ratingband .link-arrow{ color:var(--on-dark); }

.reviews{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px,1fr));
  gap:var(--s-3);
}
.review{
  margin:0; padding:var(--s-4);
  background:#FBF8F1;
  border:1px solid rgba(18,48,44,.14);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:var(--s-3);
}
.review__quote{
  margin:0; flex:1 1 auto;
  font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.3rem; line-height:1.35;
  color:var(--on-light);
}
.review__quote::before{ content:"\201C"; }
.review__quote::after{ content:"\201D"; }
.review__meta{
  display:grid; gap:3px;
  padding-top:var(--s-3);
  border-top:1px solid rgba(18,48,44,.12);
}
.review__meta b{ font-size:.95rem; }
.review__meta span{
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.68rem;
  letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--on-light-mid);
}
.review__source{ color:var(--brass-deep); }

.empty-state{
  max-width:52ch; margin-inline:auto; text-align:center;
  padding:var(--s-6) var(--s-3);
  border:1px dashed rgba(18,48,44,.28);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
}
.empty-state__title{
  font-family:var(--display);
  font-size:clamp(1.7rem, 4vw, 2.4rem);
  margin-bottom:var(--s-2);
}
.empty-state__body{
  color:var(--on-light-mid); font-size:.99rem;
  margin-bottom:var(--s-4);
}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer{
  background:#071B1A; color:var(--on-dark);
  padding-block:var(--s-6);
  border-top:1px solid rgba(217,169,60,.2);
}
.site-footer__inner{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px,1fr));
  gap:var(--s-4);
}
.site-footer__brand{ display:grid; gap:6px; }
.site-footer__brand b{ font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.5rem; font-weight:400; }
.site-footer__brand span{ font-size:.88rem; color:var(--on-dark-mid); }
.site-footer__nav{ display:grid; gap:9px; align-content:start; }
.site-footer__nav a{ text-decoration:none; font-size:.9rem; color:var(--on-dark-mid); transition:color .18s var(--ease); }
.site-footer__nav a:hover{ color:var(--brass); }
.site-footer__meta{ display:grid; gap:9px; align-content:start; font-size:.88rem; color:var(--on-dark-mid); }
.site-footer__meta a{ color:var(--brass); text-decoration:none; font-family:var(--mono); }
.site-footer__meta small{ font-size:.76rem; opacity:.7; }

/* ---------- Sticky mobile call bar ---------- */
.callbar{
  position:fixed; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; z-index:120;
  display:none;
  padding:10px var(--s-2) calc(10px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
  gap:10px;
  background:rgba(7,27,26,.96);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  border-top:1px solid rgba(217,169,60,.3);
}
.callbar a{
  flex:1 1 0; min-height:50px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:9px;
  text-decoration:none; font-weight:700; font-size:.95rem;
  border-radius:var(--radius);
}
.callbar__call{ background:var(--brass); color:#231703; }
.callbar__wa{ background:transparent; color:var(--on-dark); border:1px solid rgba(244,239,228,.35); }

/* ---------- Image placeholders (until real photos are added) ---------- */
img.is-missing{
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(217,169,60,.13) 0 10px, transparent 10px 20px),
    var(--lacquer-2);
  border:1px dashed rgba(217,169,60,.5);
  position:relative;
  min-height:200px;
}
.img-slot{
  position:relative;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  text-align:center; padding:var(--s-3);
  font-family:var(--mono); font-size:.7rem; line-height:1.7;
  letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--brass);
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(217,169,60,.1) 0 10px, transparent 10px 20px),
    var(--lacquer-2);
  border:1px dashed rgba(217,169,60,.5);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
}

/* ---------- Reveal ---------- */
.reveal{
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(20px);
  transition:opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease);
}
.reveal.is-in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width:1000px){
  .hero__inner{ grid-template-columns:1fr; text-align:left; }
  .hero__emblem{ order:-1; align-items:flex-start; }
  .elevation{ width:min(280px, 56vw); }
  .elevation__caption{ text-align:left; }
  .split,
  .about,
  .contact,
  .bridge__inner{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .split--reverse .split__copy{ order:1; }
  .split--reverse .split__media{ order:2; }
  .about__portrait{ max-width:380px; }
}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .site-header__cta{ display:none; }
  .nav-toggle{ display:flex; }
  .site-nav{
    position:fixed; inset:76px 0 auto 0;
    flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; gap:0;
    background:rgba(11,37,35,.985);
    backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(217,169,60,.3);
    padding:var(--s-2) var(--gutter) var(--s-4);
    transform:translateY(-12px);
    opacity:0; visibility:hidden; pointer-events:none;
    transition:opacity .25s var(--ease), transform .25s var(--ease), visibility .25s;
  }
  .site-nav.is-open{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; pointer-events:auto; transform:none; }
  .site-nav a{
    padding:15px 0; font-size:1.05rem;
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(244,239,228,.1);
  }
  .site-nav a::after{ display:none; }
  .modeswitch{ display:flex; margin-block:var(--s-2) var(--s-2); }
  .modeswitch button{ flex:1 1 0; min-height:46px; font-size:.92rem; }
  .callbar{ display:flex; }
  body{ padding-bottom:76px; }
  .site-header.is-stuck{ background:rgba(11,37,35,.97); }
}

@media (max-width:560px){
  body{ font-size:16px; }
  .hero__actions .btn{ width:100%; }
  .specs > div{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:4px; }
  .faq__body{ padding-right:0; }
  .hero__ledger-inner{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap:6px; padding-block:12px; }
  .hero__ledger-inner > span{ font-size:.62rem; }
}

/* ---------- Motion & contrast preferences ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
  *,*::before,*::after{
    animation-duration:.001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count:1 !important;
    transition-duration:.001ms !important;
  }
  .reveal{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
  .ticker__track{ animation:none; }
  .elev path,
  .elev circle{ stroke-dashoffset:0 !important; }
}

@media print{
  .site-header,.callbar,.hero__field,.map,.enquiry{ display:none !important; }
  body{ background:#fff; color:#000; }
}