/* ==========================================================================
   DEXON v8 — "Engineered Editorial"
   Premium engineering-documentation aesthetic.
   Palette preserved from v7-alter: Dexon red on warm paper & deep ink.
   ========================================================================== */

:root{
  --red:#CC2128;
  --red-dark:#9E181E;
  --red-deep:#6E1014;
  --red-glow:rgba(204,33,40,.14);
  --amber:#F59E0B;
  --ink:#0B0B0C;
  --ink-2:#121214;
  --ink-3:#1B1B1E;
  --paper:#F7F6F2;
  --paper-2:#FFFFFF;
  --paper-3:#EFEDE6;
  --muted:#6E6E73;
  --muted-2:#A0A0A6;
  --line:#E2E0D8;
  --line-strong:#C9C7BE;
  --line-dark:rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  --mut-dark:rgba(255,255,255,.52);
  --mut-darker:rgba(255,255,255,.34);
  --serif:"Fraunces",Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;
  --sans:"Archivo","Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif;
  --mono:"IBM Plex Mono","Consolas",monospace;
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  --ease-io:cubic-bezier(.65,0,.35,1);
  --nav-h:76px;
}

*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}

html{scroll-behavior:smooth;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;overflow-x: hidden;}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  html{scroll-behavior:auto}
  *,*::before,*::after{animation-duration:.01ms!important;animation-iteration-count:1!important;transition-duration:.01ms!important}
}

body{
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.7;
  color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--paper);
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

::selection{background:var(--red);color:#fff}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:inherit}
button{font:inherit;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;color:inherit}

/* thin engineered scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar{width:10px;height:10px}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track{background:var(--paper-3)}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:var(--line-strong);border-radius:0}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover{background:var(--red)}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   UTILITIES
   ========================================================================== */

.wrap{width:min(1280px,92vw);margin-inline:auto}
.wrap-wide{width:min(1440px,94vw);margin-inline:auto}

/* mono annotation — the drawing-sheet microcopy used everywhere */
.spec{
  font-family:var(--mono);
  font-size:.66rem;
  letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--muted);
  font-weight:500;
}
.spec--red{color:var(--red)}
.spec--light{color:var(--mut-darker)}

/* sheet header: "01 / OUR STORY" + rule */
.sheet{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;
  margin-bottom:34px;
}
.sheet::after{content:"";flex:1;height:1px;background:var(--line)}
.dark .sheet::after{background:var(--line-dark)}
.sheet .spec b{color:var(--red);font-weight:600}
.dark .sheet .spec{color:var(--mut-darker)}

/* display headings */
.h-display{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-weight:560;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 90;
  line-height:1.02;
  letter-spacing:-.022em;
  font-size:clamp(2.9rem,7.2vw,6.3rem);
}
.h-sec{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-weight:560;
  font-variation-settings:"opsz" 72;
  line-height:1.06;
  letter-spacing:-.018em;
  font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4.2vw,3.5rem);
}
.h-sub{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-weight:540;
  line-height:1.15;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  font-size:clamp(1.35rem,2.2vw,1.85rem);
}
.em-red{font-style:italic;color:var(--red);font-weight:480}
.lede{
  color:var(--muted);
  font-size:clamp(1rem,1.25vw,1.13rem);
  line-height:1.8;
  max-width:56ch;
}
.dark .lede{color:var(--mut-dark)}

/* blueprint grid background */
.grid-bg{position:relative}
.grid-bg::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(var(--line) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,var(--line) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:72px 72px;
  opacity:.5;
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 80% at 50% 0%,#000 30%,transparent 75%);
          mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 80% at 50% 0%,#000 30%,transparent 75%);
}

/* registration crosshair (drawing corner marks) */
.reg{position:relative}
.reg::before,.reg::after{
  content:"+";position:absolute;
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.8rem;color:var(--line-strong);
  line-height:1;
}
.reg::before{top:18px;left:20px}
.reg::after{bottom:18px;right:20px}
.dark.reg::before,.dark.reg::after{color:rgba(255,255,255,.18)}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================================================== */

.btn{
  position:relative;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;
  font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;letter-spacing:.01em;
  padding:17px 34px;text-decoration:none;
  color:#fff;background:var(--red);
  overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;
  transition:color .45s var(--ease);
}
.btn::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;
  background:var(--ink);
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:right;
  transition:transform .55s var(--ease);
}
.btn:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1);transform-origin:left}
.btn .arr{transition:transform .45s var(--ease)}
.btn:hover .arr{transform:translateX(5px)}

.btn--ghost{
  background:transparent;color:var(--ink);
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--line-strong);
}
.btn--ghost::before{background:var(--ink)}
.btn--ghost:hover{color:#fff}

.btn--light{background:#fff;color:var(--ink)}
.btn--light::before{background:var(--red)}
.btn--light:hover{color:#fff}

.btn--ghost-light{
  background:transparent;color:#fff;
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.28);
}
.btn--ghost-light::before{background:#fff}
.btn--ghost-light:hover{color:var(--ink)}

/* underline link */
.lnk{
  position:relative;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink);
  padding-bottom:4px;
}
.lnk::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;width:100%;height:1px;
  background:var(--ink);transform:scaleX(1);transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease),background .3s;
}
.lnk:hover::after{background:var(--red)}
.lnk:hover{color:var(--red)}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAV
   ========================================================================== */

.nav{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:1000;
  height:var(--nav-h);
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  padding:0 clamp(20px,4vw,56px);
  background:rgba(247,246,242,.86);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(1.4);
          backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(1.4);
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
  transition:border-color .4s,box-shadow .4s;
}
.nav.is-scrolled{border-bottom-color:var(--line);box-shadow:0 8px 40px rgba(11,11,12,.06)}

.nav__logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;text-decoration:none}
.nav__logo img{height:52px;width:auto}
.nav__logo-fallback{
  font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:800;font-size:1.3rem;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--red);
}
.nav__tag{
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--muted);border-left:1px solid var(--line-strong);padding-left:14px;line-height:1.5;
}

.nav__links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:clamp(20px,2.6vw,40px);list-style:none}
.nav__links a:not(.btn){
  position:relative;text-decoration:none;
  font-size:.85rem;font-weight:550;color:var(--muted);
  letter-spacing:.015em;
  transition:color .3s;
  padding:6px 0;
}
.nav__links a:not(.btn)::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;height:1px;width:100%;
  background:var(--red);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:right;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.nav__links a:not(.btn):hover,
.nav__links a.is-active{color:var(--ink)}
.nav__links a:not(.btn):hover::after,
.nav__links a.is-active::after{transform:scaleX(1);transform-origin:left}
.nav__links .btn{padding:11px 22px;font-size:.82rem}

.nav__burger{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;padding:8px}
.nav__burger span{display:block;width:26px;height:1.5px;background:var(--ink);transition:transform .4s var(--ease),opacity .3s}
.nav__burger.is-open span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg)}
.nav__burger.is-open span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
.nav__burger.is-open span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg)}

.nav__mobile{
  position:fixed;top:var(--nav-h);left:0;right:0;z-index:999;
  background:var(--paper);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:14px clamp(20px,4vw,56px) 28px;
  display:none;flex-direction:column;
  transform:translateY(-8px);opacity:0;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease),opacity .3s;
}
.nav__mobile.is-open{display:flex;transform:none;opacity:1}
.nav__mobile a{
  text-decoration:none;font-weight:550;color:var(--ink);font-size:1.05rem;
  padding:15px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;
}
.nav__mobile a .spec{color:var(--muted-2)}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO (home)
   ========================================================================== */

.hero{
  position:relative;
  min-height:100svh;
  padding:calc(var(--nav-h) + clamp(14px,2.6vh,36px)) 0 0;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
}
/* tighter display size in the hero so the stats row clears the fold */
.hero .h-display{font-size:clamp(2.7rem,6.2vw,5.4rem)}
/* short laptop screens: compress further so stats AND their labels stay above the fold */
@media (max-height:840px){
  .hero{padding-top:calc(var(--nav-h) + 8px)}
  .hero .h-display{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5.4vw,4.5rem)}
  .hero__meta{margin-bottom:14px}
  .hero h1{margin-bottom:16px}
  .hero .lede{margin-bottom:22px;font-size:.98rem}
  .hero__stats{margin-top:16px;padding-top:18px}
  .stat__num{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,2.6vw,2.4rem)}
}
.hero__main{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,58fr) minmax(0,42fr);
  gap:clamp(36px,5vw,84px);
  align-items:center;
  flex:1;
}
.hero__copy{padding-bottom:clamp(28px,4vh,56px)}
.hero__meta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;margin-bottom:22px}
.hero__meta .rule{width:44px;height:1px;background:var(--red)}

.hero h1{margin-bottom:24px}
.hero h1 .line{display:block;overflow:hidden;padding-bottom:.14em;margin-bottom:-.14em}
.hero h1 .line>span{display:inline-block;transform:translateY(110%);animation:riseIn 1.1s var(--ease) forwards}
.hero h1 .line:nth-child(2)>span{animation-delay:.12s}
.hero h1 .line:nth-child(3)>span{animation-delay:.24s}
@keyframes riseIn{to{transform:none}}

.hero .lede{margin-bottom:32px;animation:fadeUp 1s .5s var(--ease) both}
.hero__cta{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;animation:fadeUp 1s .65s var(--ease) both}
@keyframes fadeUp{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}

.hero__stats{
  display:flex;gap:clamp(28px,4vw,64px);
  margin-top:clamp(22px,3.2vh,40px);padding-top:26px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  animation:fadeUp 1s .8s var(--ease) both;
}
.stat__num{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:560;font-size:clamp(2.2rem,3.4vw,3.1rem);
  line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--ink);
}
.stat__num sup{font-size:.5em;color:var(--red);font-style:italic;font-weight:480}
.stat__lbl{margin-top:10px}

/* hero visual panel */
.hero__visual{
  position:relative;align-self:stretch;
  min-height:520px;
  margin-right:calc((100vw - min(1280px,92vw))/-2);
}
.hero__frame{
  position:absolute;inset:0 0 clamp(28px,4vh,56px) 0;
  overflow:hidden;
  /* artwork is a transparent PNG — no mask/blending needed, the building
     floats directly on the page and the blueprint grid shows through */
}
.hero__stack{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  transform:scale(1.04);
  animation:heroZoom 2.4s var(--ease) forwards;
  will-change:transform;
}
@keyframes heroZoom{to{transform:scale(1)}}
/* contain-fit wrapper: centers the full 1122×1402 artwork (no cropping) and
   gives the circuit SVG an exact pixel-space to align with */
.hero__fig{
  position:absolute;inset:0;margin:auto;
  aspect-ratio:1122/1402;
  max-width:100%;max-height:100%;
}
.hero__fig img{width:100%;height:100%;display:block}

/* electric current overlay — v7's circuit animation rebuilt as ~9 SVG paths:
   dash pulses travel the risers/branches, nodes flicker, beacon breathes */
.hero__circuit{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;pointer-events:none;overflow:visible}
.hero__circuit .t{
  fill:none;stroke-width:3.2;stroke-linecap:round;
  stroke-dasharray:55 945;stroke-dashoffset:1000;
  animation:current 4s linear infinite;
}
.hero__circuit .t.amber{stroke:var(--amber);filter:drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(245,158,11,.85))}
.hero__circuit .t.red{stroke:var(--red);filter:drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(204,33,40,.75))}
@keyframes current{to{stroke-dashoffset:0}}
.hero__circuit .node{
  fill:var(--amber);
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(245,158,11,.9));
  animation:nodeFlick 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes nodeFlick{0%,100%{opacity:.12}50%{opacity:.95}}
.hero__circuit .beacon{
  fill:var(--red);
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(204,33,40,.9));
  animation:beacon 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes beacon{0%,100%{opacity:.25;r:5}50%{opacity:1;r:8}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.hero__circuit{display:none}}
.hero__plate{
  position:absolute;left:clamp(-72px,-5vw,-24px);bottom:clamp(180px,20vh,240px);z-index:2;
  background:var(--paper);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow:0 30px 80px rgba(11,11,12,.18);
  padding:26px 32px 22px;
  min-width:240px;
}
.hero__plate .spec{display:block;margin-bottom:10px}
.hero__plate-num{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:560;font-size:2.9rem;line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--red);
}
.hero__plate-sub{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:8px}

.hero__scroll{
  position:absolute;right:clamp(16px,3vw,40px);bottom:clamp(40px,6vh,72px);z-index:2;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:14px;
  color:var(--ink);
}
.hero__scroll .spec{color:var(--muted);writing-mode:vertical-rl}
.hero__scroll .tick{width:1px;height:54px;background:rgba(11,11,12,.22);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.hero__scroll .tick::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:-40%;left:0;width:100%;height:40%;
  background:var(--red);animation:scrollTick 2s var(--ease-io) infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollTick{to{top:110%}}

/* client marquee strip */
.marquee{
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  background:var(--paper-2);
  padding:16px 0;
  overflow:hidden;position:relative;
}
.marquee::before,.marquee::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:120px;z-index:2;pointer-events:none;
}
.marquee::before{left:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--paper-2),transparent)}
.marquee::after{right:0;background:linear-gradient(-90deg,var(--paper-2),transparent)}
.marquee__track{display:flex;gap:clamp(48px,6vw,96px);width:max-content;animation:marquee 46s linear infinite}
.marquee:hover .marquee__track{animation-play-state:paused}
.marquee__track img{
  height:clamp(32px, 3.5vw, 44px);width:auto;object-fit:contain;
  filter:grayscale(1) opacity(.5);
  transition:filter .4s;
}
.marquee__track img:hover{filter:none}
@keyframes marquee{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

.marquee--dark{background:var(--ink);border-top:1px solid var(--line-dark)}
.marquee--dark::before{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--ink),transparent)}
.marquee--dark::after{background:linear-gradient(-90deg,var(--ink),transparent)}
.marquee--dark .marquee__track img{filter:brightness(0) invert(1) opacity(.45)}
.marquee--dark .marquee__track img:hover{filter:brightness(0) invert(1) opacity(.9)}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION SHELL
   ========================================================================== */

.sec{position:relative;padding:clamp(84px,11vh,150px) 0}
.sec--flush-b{padding-bottom:0}
.dark{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}
.dark + .dark{border-top:1px solid var(--line-dark)}
.sec__head{max-width:760px;margin-bottom:clamp(44px,6vh,72px)}
.sec__head .h-sec{margin-bottom:20px}

/* reveal-on-scroll primitives */
[data-reveal]{opacity:0;transform:translateY(34px);transition:opacity .9s var(--ease),transform .9s var(--ease)}
[data-reveal="left"]{transform:translateX(-44px)}




/* stagger children */

[data-stagger].is-in>*{opacity:1;transform:none}
[data-stagger].is-in>*:nth-child(1){transition-delay:.0s}
[data-stagger].is-in>*:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.08s}
[data-stagger].is-in>*:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.16s}
[data-stagger].is-in>*:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.24s}
[data-stagger].is-in>*:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.32s}
[data-stagger].is-in>*:nth-child(6){transition-delay:.4s}
[data-stagger].is-in>*:nth-child(7){transition-delay:.48s}
[data-stagger].is-in>*:nth-child(8){transition-delay:.56s}

/* ==========================================================================
   STORY — timeline
   ========================================================================== */

.story{background:var(--paper-2);border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.story__grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,46fr) minmax(0,54fr);
  gap:clamp(44px,6vw,96px);align-items:start;
}
.story__imgs{position:sticky;top:calc(var(--nav-h) + 40px);display:grid;gap:20px}
.story__imgs figure{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:var(--paper-3)}
.story__imgs img{width:100%;height:340px;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 1.2s var(--ease)}
.story__imgs figure:hover img{transform:scale(1.045)}
.story__imgs figure:nth-child(2){margin-left:clamp(24px,4vw,56px);margin-top:-4px}
.story__imgs figcaption{
  position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;
  background:var(--ink);color:#fff;
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:9px 16px;
}

.tl{position:relative;padding-left:clamp(28px,3vw,44px)}
.tl::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:5px;top:8px;bottom:8px;width:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(var(--line-strong) 60%,transparent);
}
.tl__item{position:relative;padding-bottom:clamp(36px,4.5vh,52px)}
.tl__item:last-child{padding-bottom:0}
.tl__item::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:calc(0px - clamp(28px,3vw,44px));top:5px;
  width:11px;height:11px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--paper-2);border:2.5px solid var(--red);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 0 var(--red-glow);
  transition:box-shadow .6s;
}

[data-reveal="right"]{transform:translateX(44px)}
[data-reveal="scale"]{transform:scale(.94)}
.is-in[data-reveal]{opacity:1;transform:none}
/* stagger children */
[data-stagger]>*{opacity:0;transform:translateY(28px);transition:opacity .8s var(--ease),transform .8s var(--ease)}
[data-stagger].is-in>*{opacity:1;transform:none}
[data-stagger].is-in>*:nth-child(1){transition-delay:.0s}
[data-stagger].is-in>*:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.08s}
[data-stagger].is-in>*:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.16s}
[data-stagger].is-in>*:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.24s}
[data-stagger].is-in>*:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.32s}
[data-stagger].is-in>*:nth-child(6){transition-delay:.4s}
[data-stagger].is-in>*:nth-child(7){transition-delay:.48s}
[data-stagger].is-in>*:nth-child(8){transition-delay:.56s}

.tl__item.is-in::before{box-shadow:0 0 0 9px var(--red-glow)}
.tl__year{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.7rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.2em;color:var(--red);text-transform:uppercase}
.tl__title{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:580;font-size:1.42rem;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin:8px 0 12px}
.tl__desc{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.85;max-width:58ch}

/* ==========================================================================
   PILLARS (Big Picture) — dark
   ========================================================================== */

.pillars{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.35fr 1fr 1fr;border-top:1px solid var(--line-dark)}
.pillar{
  position:relative;padding:clamp(40px,5vh,64px) clamp(28px,3vw,52px) clamp(44px,6vh,72px);
  border-right:1px solid var(--line-dark);
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:background .5s var(--ease);
}
.pillar:last-child{border-right:0}
.pillar::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;width:100%;height:2px;
  background:var(--red);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .7s var(--ease);
}
.pillar:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.025)}
.pillar:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.pillar__no{
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.2em;color:var(--mut-darker);
  display:block;margin-bottom:clamp(28px,5vh,56px);
}
.pillar h3{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:560;font-size:1.65rem;letter-spacing:-.01em;
  margin-bottom:18px;color:#fff;
}
.pillar p{color:var(--mut-dark);font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.9}
.pillar__values{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0;margin-top:6px}
.pillar__values li{
  display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:16px;
  padding:13px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-dark);
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.18rem;font-weight:540;color:#fff;
  transition:padding-left .4s var(--ease),color .3s;
}
.pillar__values li:hover{padding-left:10px;color:var(--red)}
.pillar__values li .spec{color:var(--mut-darker)}

/* ==========================================================================
   COMMITMENT
   ========================================================================== */

.commit{background:var(--paper-2);border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.commit__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:clamp(44px,6vw,96px);align-items:center}
.commit__media{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:var(--paper-3)}
.commit__media img{width:100%;height:clamp(420px,56vh,560px);object-fit:cover;transition:transform 1.2s var(--ease)}
.commit__media:hover img{transform:scale(1.04)}
.commit__media .badge{
  position:absolute;top:0;right:0;background:var(--red);color:#fff;
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:10px 18px;
}
.commit__list{list-style:none;counter-reset:cm;margin-top:34px}
.commit__list li{
  counter-increment:cm;
  display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:12px;
  padding:19px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.5vw,1.3rem);font-weight:540;letter-spacing:-.005em;
  transition:padding-left .4s var(--ease);
}
.commit__initial{
  color:var(--red);
  font-weight:700;
  margin-right:-2px;
}
.commit__list li:first-child{border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.commit__list li::before{
  content:counter(cm,decimal-leading-zero);
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--red);flex-shrink:0;
}
.commit__list li:hover{padding-left:12px}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES — editorial index rows
   ========================================================================== */

.svc{list-style:none;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.svc__row{
  position:relative;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:90px minmax(0,1.1fr) minmax(0,1.4fr) 60px;
  gap:clamp(16px,3vw,44px);align-items:center;
  padding:clamp(26px,3.6vh,40px) 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  text-decoration:none;
  isolation:isolate;
}
.svc__row::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0 -24px;z-index:-1;
  background:var(--ink);
  transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:bottom;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.svc__row:hover::before{transform:scaleY(1);transform-origin:top}
.svc__no{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.16em;color:var(--muted);transition:color .4s}
.svc__title{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:560;letter-spacing:-.012em;
  font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.4vw,2.05rem);line-height:1.1;
  transition:color .4s;
}
.svc__desc{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.8;transition:color .4s}
.svc__arr{
  justify-self:end;
  font-size:1.5rem;line-height:1;color:var(--line-strong);
  transition:color .4s,transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.svc__row:hover .svc__no{color:var(--red)}
.svc__row:hover .svc__title{color:#fff}
.svc__row:hover .svc__desc{color:var(--mut-dark)}
.svc__row:hover .svc__arr{color:var(--red);transform:translateX(8px)}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROJECTS
   ========================================================================== */

.pgrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(12,1fr);gap:clamp(16px,2vw,28px)}
.pcard{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;text-decoration:none;
  background:var(--paper-3);
  grid-column:span 4;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.pcard--lg{grid-column:span 8}
.pcard--half{grid-column:span 6}
.pcard--sm{grid-column:span 3}
.pcard__media{position:relative;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4/3;flex-grow:1;}
.pcard--lg .pcard__media{aspect-ratio:16/9.5}
.pcard__media img{
  width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;
  transition:transform 1.1s var(--ease),filter .8s;
}
.pcard:hover .pcard__media img{transform:scale(1.055)}
.pcard__media::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(8deg,rgba(11,11,12,.62) 0%,rgba(11,11,12,.06) 46%,transparent 70%);
  transition:opacity .5s;
}
.pcard__tag{
  position:absolute;top:16px;left:16px;z-index:2;
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  background:rgba(247,246,242,.92);color:var(--ink);
  padding:7px 13px;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
}
.pcard__tag--feat{background:var(--red);color:#fff}
.pcard__info{
  position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:2;
  padding:22px 22px 20px;
  display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;gap:14px;
}
.pcard__name{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:560;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:#fff;
  font-size:clamp(1.15rem,1.7vw,1.5rem);line-height:1.15;
}
.pcard--lg .pcard__name{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.4vw,2.1rem)}
.pcard--sm .pcard__name{font-size:clamp(0.95rem,1.3vw,1.1rem)}
.pcard__cat{color:rgba(255,255,255,.66);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:7px;display:block}
.pcard__plus{
  flex-shrink:0;width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);color:#fff;
  display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:300;
  transition:background .4s,border-color .4s,transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.pcard:hover .pcard__plus{background:var(--red);border-color:var(--red);transform:rotate(90deg)}

/* filter bar (projects page) */
.filters{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;
  position:sticky;top:var(--nav-h);z-index:100;
  background:rgba(247,246,242,.9);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  padding:18px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.fbtn{
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:10px 18px;
  border:1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background:transparent;color:var(--muted);
  transition:all .35s var(--ease);
}
.fbtn .ct{color:var(--red);margin-left:7px}
.fbtn:hover{border-color:var(--ink);color:var(--ink)}
.fbtn.is-active{background:var(--ink);border-color:var(--ink);color:#fff}
.fbtn.is-active .ct{color:#ff8a8f}

.pcard.is-hidden{display:none}

/* category divider inside projects page */
.cat-head{
  display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:22px;
  margin:clamp(56px,8vh,88px) 0 30px;
}
.cat-head:first-of-type{margin-top:clamp(36px,5vh,56px)}
.cat-head h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:560;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.4rem);letter-spacing:-.015em}
.cat-head .ln{flex:1;height:1px;background:var(--line)}

/* ==========================================================================
   CREDENTIALS STRIP (awards + certs teaser on home)
   ========================================================================== */

.creds{border-top:1px solid var(--line-dark)}
.creds__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);border-left:1px solid var(--line-dark)}
.cred{
  padding:clamp(30px,4vh,46px) clamp(22px,2.4vw,36px);
  border-right:1px solid var(--line-dark);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
}
.cred::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:2px;
  background:var(--red);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .6s var(--ease);
}
.cred:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.cred__big{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:560;font-size:clamp(1.7rem,2.6vw,2.4rem);
  letter-spacing:-.015em;color:#fff;line-height:1.05;
}
.cred__sub{margin-top:10px;color:var(--mut-darker);font-size:.82rem}

/* ==========================================================================
   LEADERS TEASER (home) & LEADERSHIP PAGE
   ========================================================================== */

.leads{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:clamp(18px,2.4vw,32px);max-width:920px}
.lead{position:relative;text-decoration:none;overflow:hidden;background:var(--paper-3)}
.lead img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/5;object-fit:cover;filter:grayscale(.25);transition:transform 1.1s var(--ease),filter .7s}
.lead:hover img{transform:scale(1.04);filter:grayscale(0)}
.lead__bar{
  position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;
  background:linear-gradient(transparent,rgba(11,11,12,.78) 45%);
  padding:64px 24px 22px;color:#fff;
}
.lead__name{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:560;font-size:1.35rem;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.lead__role{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.66);margin-top:7px;display:block}

/* leadership feature blocks */
.feat{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,42fr) minmax(0,58fr);gap:clamp(44px,6vw,100px);align-items:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.feat>div{position:relative}
#founder.sec,
#md.sec{padding:clamp(56px,8vh,92px) 0}
#founder .sheet,
#md .sheet{margin-bottom:24px}
#founder .feat,
#md .feat{gap:clamp(30px,4vw,64px)}
/* faded calligraphy backdrop (v7-alter homage) — 旗开得胜 behind the founder story */
.cn-ghost{
  /* sits ABOVE the content as a translucent watermark stamp — white boxes
     (e.g. the quote card) can no longer mask it */
  position:absolute;top:-2%;right:1%;z-index:2;
  font-family:"Songti SC","Noto Serif CJK SC","SimSun",serif;
  font-size:clamp(2.5rem,8vw,9.5rem);
  line-height:1.05;
  writing-mode:vertical-rl;
  color:rgba(204,33,40,.46);opacity:.32;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  pointer-events:none;user-select:none;
  white-space:nowrap;
  text-shadow:0 0 2px rgba(204,33,40,.1);
}
.cn-ghost--dark{
  display:none;
  top:12%;
  right:6%;
  color:rgba(204,33,40,.32);
  opacity:.34;
  text-shadow:0 0 28px rgba(204,33,40,.12);
}
.feat--flip .feat__media{order:2}
.feat__media{position:relative}
.feat__media img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/5;object-fit:cover;background:var(--paper-3)}
.feat__media .frame{
  position:absolute;inset:clamp(-20px,-2vw,-12px);
  border:1px solid var(--line-strong);
  pointer-events:none;
  transform:translate(14px,14px);
}
.feat__media .seal{
  position:absolute;right:-18px;top:-18px;z-index:2;
  background:var(--ink);color:#fff;
  font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:1rem;
  width:96px;height:96px;border-radius:50%;
  display:grid;place-items:center;text-align:center;line-height:1.3;
  padding:10px;
}
.dark .feat__media .frame{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.18)}
.feat__quote{
  margin-top:30px;
  max-width:30rem;
  padding:24px 28px;
  border-left:2px solid var(--red);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(2px);
          backdrop-filter:blur(2px);
  font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-weight:480;
  font-size:1.12rem;line-height:1.7;color:var(--ink);
}
.dark .feat__quote{background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);color:#fff}
.feat__chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:22px 0 6px}
.chip{
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  border:1px solid var(--line-strong);padding:8px 14px;color:var(--muted);
}
.dark .chip{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.2);color:var(--mut-dark)}

/* code of honour */
.honour{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-left:1px solid var(--line)}
.honour__cell{
  border-right:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:clamp(26px,3.4vh,42px) clamp(18px,2vw,30px) clamp(30px,4vh,48px);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;
}
.honour__cell::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background:var(--ink);
  transform:translateY(101%);transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.honour__cell:hover::before{transform:none}
.honour__cell .spec{display:block;margin-bottom:clamp(24px,4vh,44px);transition:color .4s}
.honour__cell h3{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:560;font-size:clamp(1.25rem,1.8vw,1.6rem);
  letter-spacing:-.01em;margin-bottom:13px;transition:color .4s;
}
.honour__cell p{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.8;transition:color .4s}
.honour__cell:hover .spec{color:var(--red)}
.honour__cell:hover h3{color:#fff}
.honour__cell:hover p{color:var(--mut-dark)}

/* who we serve */
.serve{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:clamp(18px,2.4vw,32px)}
.serve__card{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.035);
  border:1px solid var(--line-dark);
  padding:clamp(30px,4vh,46px) clamp(24px,3vw,40px);
  position:relative;
  transition:background .45s,border-color .45s,transform .6s var(--ease);
}
.serve__card:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.2);transform:translateY(-6px)}
.serve__card .spec{display:block;margin-bottom:22px}
.serve__card h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:560;font-size:1.5rem;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:#fff;margin-bottom:14px}
.serve__card p{color:var(--mut-dark);font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.85}

/* big pull-quote */
.pull{
  text-align:center;max-width:920px;margin-inline:auto;
  padding:clamp(70px,10vh,120px) 24px;
}
.pull blockquote{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:520;font-style:italic;
  font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3.2vw,2.5rem);line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:-.012em;
}
.pull blockquote .mark{color:var(--red)}
.pull cite{display:block;margin-top:30px;font-style:normal}

/* ==========================================================================
   HALL OF FAME
   ========================================================================== */

.showcase{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:var(--ink)}
.showcase img{width:100%;max-height:74vh;object-fit:cover;opacity:.94}
.showcase__cap{
  position:absolute;left:clamp(20px,4vw,56px);bottom:clamp(20px,4vh,40px);
  background:rgba(11,11,12,.72);color:#fff;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  padding:16px 24px;
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.64rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
}

.certs{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:clamp(16px,2vw,28px)}
.cert{
  background:var(--paper-2);border:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:18px 18px 20px;text-align:center;
  transition:transform .6s var(--ease),box-shadow .6s,border-color .4s;
}
.cert:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(11,11,12,.12);border-color:var(--line-strong)}
.cert img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:3/4;object-fit:cover;object-position:top;margin-bottom:16px;background:var(--paper-3)}
.cert figcaption{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.64rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.7}

.awards{border-top:1px solid var(--line-dark)}
.award{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:110px 130px minmax(0,1fr) 60px;
  gap:clamp(20px,3vw,48px);align-items:center;
  padding:clamp(26px,3.4vh,38px) 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-dark);
  transition:background .4s,padding-left .5s var(--ease);
}
.award:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.025);padding-left:18px}
.award__year{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.16em;color:var(--red)}
.award__logo{height:64px;width:auto;max-width:110px;object-fit:contain;background:#fff;border-radius:6px;padding:8px}
.award h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:560;font-size:clamp(1.2rem,2vw,1.7rem);letter-spacing:-.01em;color:#fff;margin-bottom:7px}
.award p{color:var(--mut-dark);font-size:.88rem;line-height:1.75;max-width:64ch}
.award__arr{justify-self:end;color:var(--mut-darker);font-size:1.3rem;transition:color .4s,transform .5s var(--ease)}
.award:hover .award__arr{color:var(--red);transform:translateX(6px)}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE HERO (sub-pages)
   ========================================================================== */

.phero{
  position:relative;
  padding:calc(var(--nav-h) + clamp(64px,11vh,128px)) 0 clamp(56px,8vh,96px);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.phero--dark{background:var(--ink);color:#fff}
.phero--leadership{
  padding:calc(var(--nav-h) + clamp(58px,10vh,104px)) 0 clamp(52px,7vh,84px);
  overflow:visible;
}
.phero__grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.08fr) minmax(300px,.72fr);
  gap:clamp(44px,6vw,110px);
  align-items:center;
}
.phero__copy{min-width:0}
.phero--leadership .phero__grid{
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,40fr) minmax(620px,60fr);
  gap:clamp(20px,2.6vw,36px);
  align-items:center;
}
.phero__meta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;margin-bottom:28px}
.phero__meta .rule{width:44px;height:1px;background:var(--red)}
.phero h1{max-width:14ch}
.phero .lede{margin-top:28px}
.phero--leadership h1{
  max-width:11ch;
  font-size:clamp(3.25rem,6.2vw,6rem);
  line-height:.93;
  letter-spacing:-.03em;
  margin-bottom:0;
}
.phero--leadership .phero__meta{margin-bottom:22px}
.phero--leadership .lede{
  max-width:31rem;
  margin-top:22px;
  font-size:clamp(1rem,1.3vw,1.1rem);
  line-height:1.72;
}
.phero__stats{
  display:flex;gap:clamp(28px,4vw,72px);flex-wrap:wrap;
  margin-top:clamp(40px,6vh,64px);padding-top:34px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.phero--dark .phero__stats{border-top-color:var(--line-dark)}
.phero--dark .stat__num{color:#fff}
.phero__cta{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:40px}
.phero--leadership .phero__stats{
  gap:14px;
  margin-top:34px;
  padding-top:0;
  border-top:0;
}
.phero--leadership .stat{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  min-width:140px;
  padding:16px 22px;
  background:rgba(11,11,12,.025);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:14px;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s var(--ease),background .3s var(--ease);
}
.phero--leadership .stat:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  border-color:rgba(204,33,40,.28);
  background:rgba(204,33,40,.04);
}
.phero--leadership .stat__num{
  font-size:clamp(1.9rem,2.8vw,2.35rem);
  font-style:normal;
}
.phero--leadership .stat__lbl{
  margin-top:6px;
  color:var(--muted);
  letter-spacing:.06em;
}
.phero__leaders{
  position:relative;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:flex-end;
  padding:22px 12px 22px 34px;
}
.phero--leadership .phero__leaders{
  align-self:center;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:0;
  align-items:center;
  padding:0 40px 8px 10px;
}
.phero--leadership .leader-card{
  width:100%;
  max-width:none;
}
.leader-card{
  width:min(100%,340px);
  border-radius:18px;
  overflow:hidden;
  position:relative;
  text-decoration:none;
  box-shadow:0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.24),0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.14);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
  will-change:transform;
}
.leader-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow:0 40px 96px rgba(0,0,0,.26),0 14px 36px rgba(204,33,40,.12);
}
.leader-card:first-child{
  transform:rotate(-1.15deg) translateX(10px) translateY(10px) scale(1.21);
  z-index:1;
}
.leader-card:first-child:hover{
  transform:rotate(-.35deg) translateX(10px) translateY(2px) scale(1.21);
}
.leader-card:last-child{
  transform:rotate(.8deg) translateX(-4px) translateY(-8px) scale(1.21);
  margin-top:0;
  z-index:2;
}
.leader-card:last-child:hover{
  transform:rotate(.1deg) translateX(-4px) translateY(-16px) scale(1.21);
}
.leader-card-img{
  width:100%;
  aspect-ratio:3/4;
  object-fit:cover;
  display:block;
}
.leader-card-tag{
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  right:0;
  bottom:0;
  padding:44px 20px 20px;
  background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(0,0,0,.94) 0%,rgba(0,0,0,.52) 58%,transparent 100%);
}
.leader-card-name{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-weight:560;
  font-size:clamp(1.1rem,1.7vw,1.38rem);
  letter-spacing:-.012em;
  color:#fff;
}
.leader-card-role{
  display:block;
  margin-top:7px;
  font-family:var(--mono);
  font-size:.62rem;
  letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT
   ========================================================================== */

.contact{background:var(--paper-2);border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.contact__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr);gap:clamp(44px,6vw,96px)}
.contact__rows{margin-top:38px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.crow{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:140px minmax(0,1fr);gap:24px;align-items:baseline;
  padding:20px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  text-decoration:none;
  transition:padding-left .4s var(--ease);
}
a.crow:hover{padding-left:10px}
.crow__val{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:540;font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.6vw,1.35rem);letter-spacing:-.005em;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.5}
a.crow:hover .crow__val{color:var(--red)}
.contact__maps{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-top:30px}
.contact__map{
  position:relative;min-height:460px;background:var(--paper-3);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
}
.contact__map iframe{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;filter:grayscale(1) contrast(1.04);transition:filter .6s}
.contact__map:hover iframe{filter:grayscale(0)}
.contact__map .pin{
  position:absolute;top:14px;left:14px;z-index:2;
  background:var(--ink);color:#fff;
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:8px 14px;pointer-events:none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CTA BAND
   ========================================================================== */

.cta{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--red);color:#fff;
}
.cta::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.07) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.07) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:72px 72px;
}
.cta__inner{
  position:relative;
  padding:clamp(80px,12vh,150px) 0;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.4fr) auto;
  gap:clamp(32px,5vw,80px);align-items:center;
}
.cta .spec{color:rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
.cta h2{
  font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:560;letter-spacing:-.018em;line-height:1.06;
  font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.8vw,4rem);margin-top:20px;
}
.cta h2 em{font-style:italic;font-weight:480}
.cta p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);margin-top:22px;max-width:54ch;line-height:1.8}
.cta__btns{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
.cta__btns .btn{justify-content:center}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */

.footer{background:var(--ink);color:var(--mut-darker);position:relative}
.footer__mega{
  position:relative;
  padding:clamp(36px,5vh,56px) 0 clamp(26px,4vh,38px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-dark);
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.footer__mega::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 86% 38%, rgba(204,33,40,.17) 0%, rgba(204,33,40,.09) 16%, rgba(204,33,40,.035) 34%, transparent 58%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 50%, rgba(204,33,40,.02) 82%, transparent 100%);
}
.footer__hero-logo{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
  width:min(100%,420px);
  height:auto;
  display:block;
  opacity:1;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(204,33,40,.22)) drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(255,255,255,.06));
}
.footer__cols{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.6fr) 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap:clamp(28px,4vw,64px);
  padding:clamp(44px,6vh,64px) 0;
}
.footer__brand img{height:48px;margin-bottom:20px;filter:brightness(0) invert(1)}
.footer__brand p{font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.85;color:var(--mut-dark);max-width:30ch}
.footer h5{
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.62rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#fff;margin-bottom:20px;
}
.footer__links{list-style:none}
.footer__links a{
  display:inline-block;text-decoration:none;color:var(--mut-dark);font-size:.88rem;
  padding:5px 0;transition:color .3s,transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.footer__links a:hover{color:#fff;transform:translateX(5px)}
.footer__base{
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding:26px 0;
  font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.62rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--mut-darker);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================================== */

@media(max-width:1080px){
  .pillars{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .pillar{border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-dark)}
  .pillar:last-child{border-bottom:0}
  .honour{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .certs{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .creds__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .cred:nth-child(-n+2){border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-dark)}
  .pcard,.pcard--half,.pcard--sm{grid-column:span 6}
  .pcard--lg{grid-column:span 12}
}

@media(max-width:920px){
  .nav__links{display:none}
  .nav__burger{display:flex}
  .nav__tag{display:none}
  .hero__main{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .hero__visual{min-height:580px;margin-right:calc((100vw - min(1280px,92vw))/-2);margin-left:calc((100vw - min(1280px,92vw))/-2)}
  .hero__fig{margin:24px auto auto auto;max-height:85%;}
  .hero__plate{left:clamp(0px,2vw,16px);right:auto;bottom:auto;top:60%;transform:scale(0.75) translateY(-50%);transform-origin:left center;}
  .story__grid,.commit__grid,.contact__grid,.feat{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .phero__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .phero--leadership{padding:calc(var(--nav-h) + 38px) 0 52px}
  .phero--leadership .phero__grid{gap:30px;grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .phero--leadership h1{
    max-width:12ch;
    font-size:clamp(2.9rem,9vw,4.8rem);
  }
  .phero--leadership .phero__stats{margin-top:28px}
  .phero__leaders{
    max-width:430px;
    margin:0 auto;
    align-items:center;
    padding:12px 10px 0;
  }
  .phero--leadership .phero__leaders{
    max-width:520px;
    padding:8px 18px 12px;
  }
  .phero--leadership .leader-card:first-child{
    transform:rotate(-1.3deg) translateX(4px) translateY(10px) scale(1.06);
  }
  .phero--leadership .leader-card:first-child:hover{
    transform:rotate(-.6deg) translateX(4px) translateY(2px) scale(1.06);
  }
  .phero--leadership .leader-card:last-child{
    transform:rotate(1deg) translateX(-1px) translateY(-4px) scale(1.06);
  }
  .phero--leadership .leader-card:last-child:hover{
    transform:rotate(.25deg) translateX(-1px) translateY(-12px) scale(1.06);
  }
  .feat--flip .feat__media{order:0}
  .cn-ghost{top:2%;right:4%;opacity:0.2;font-size:clamp(3.5rem,10vw,5rem);}
  .story__imgs{position:static}
  .svc__row{grid-template-columns:48px minmax(0,1fr) 40px;grid-template-areas:"no title arr" ". tags ."}
  .svc__no{grid-area:no}.svc__title{grid-area:title}.svc__tags{grid-area:tags;margin-top:12px}.svc__arr{grid-area:arr}
  .cta__inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .cta__btns{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .footer__cols{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .leads{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:480px}
  .serve{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .award{grid-template-columns:70px minmax(0,1fr);grid-template-areas:"year year" "logo title";row-gap:14px}
  .award__year{grid-area:year}
  .award__arr{display:none}
  .feat__media .seal{right:8px}
}

@media(max-width:600px){
  .contact__maps{flex-wrap:wrap}
  .honour{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .certs{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px}
  .cert{padding:10px 10px 14px}
  .pcard,.pcard--half,.pcard--sm{grid-column:span 12}
  .hero__stats{flex-wrap:wrap;gap:24px}
  .phero__leaders{max-width:320px;padding-top:4px}
  .phero--leadership .phero__leaders{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    max-width:320px;
    gap:18px;
  }
  .phero--leadership .leader-card{
    width:min(100%,340px);
  }
  .phero--leadership .phero__stats{gap:12px}
  .phero--leadership .stat{
    min-width:calc(50% - 6px);
    padding:14px 16px;
  }
  .phero--leadership .stat:last-child{
    min-width:100%;
  }
  .leader-card:first-child{transform:none}
  .leader-card:first-child:hover{transform:translateY(-8px)}
  .leader-card:last-child{
    transform:none;
    margin-top:18px;
  }
  .leader-card:last-child:hover{transform:translateY(-8px)}
  .footer__cols{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .crow{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:6px}
  .filters{gap:7px}
  .fbtn{padding:8px 13px;font-size:.6rem}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   v10 MILLION DOLLAR UPGRADES
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- DARK MODE --- */
html.dark-theme {
  --ink: #F7F6F2;
  --ink-2: #E2E0D8;
  --ink-3: #C9C7BE;
  --paper: #0B0B0C;
  --paper-2: #121214;
  --paper-3: #1B1B1E;
  --muted: #A0A0A6;
  --muted-2: #6E6E73;
  --line: rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  --line-strong: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}

/* --- PRELOADER --- */
.preloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: #0B0B0C;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1), visibility 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
}
.preloader.is-hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.preloader__grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
                    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 72px 72px;
  animation: grid-slide 2s linear infinite;
  opacity: 0.5;
}
@keyframes grid-slide {
  from { transform: translateY(0); }
  to { transform: translateY(72px); }
}
.preloader__brand {
  position: relative;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--mono);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 1;
}
.preloader__logo {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}
.preloader__bar {
  width: 140px;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.preloader__bar::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: var(--red);
  animation: load-progress 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1) forwards;
}
@keyframes load-progress {
  0% { width: 0%; }
  50% { width: 70%; }
  100% { width: 100%; }
}

/* --- SMOOTH PAGE TRANSITIONS --- */
.page-transition {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: #0B0B0C;
  z-index: 9998;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
}
.is-leaving .page-transition {
  transform: translateY(0%);
}
.is-entering .page-transition {
  transform: translateY(-100%);
}





/* Mission Grid */
.mission-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 28px 32px; margin-top: 24px; }
.mission-item h4 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.15rem; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.mission-item p { color: var(--mut-dark); font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.7; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .mission-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; } }


/* New Services Tags Layout */
.svc__tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}
.svc__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  background: var(--paper-1);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.svc__row:hover .svc__tag {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: #fff;
}


/* FAQ Section */
.faq__list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }
.faq__item { background: var(--paper-2); border-left: 2px solid var(--red); padding: 24px 32px; }
.faq__q { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.faq__a { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; }

.pcard--tall { grid-column: span 4; grid-row: span 2; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.pcard--tall .pcard__media { aspect-ratio: auto; flex-grow: 1; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .pcard--tall { grid-column: span 6; grid-row: auto; } .pcard--tall .pcard__media { aspect-ratio: 4/3; } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .pcard--tall { grid-column: span 12; } }