:root {
    --cream:       #FBFAF5;
    --cream-warm:  #F6F1E6;
    --sand:        #EDE2CD;
    --sky:         #D4E3EB;
    --sky-deep:    #7FA2BA;
    --blue:        #4A6F8A;
    --navy:        #1E3A52;
    --navy-soft:   #2F4E68;
    --mist:        #93A9B9;
    --warm:        #C9A670;
    --sage:        #B5C3AE;
    --rule:        rgba(30, 58, 82, 0.12);
    --rule-soft:   rgba(30, 58, 82, 0.06);

    --f-display: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Times New Roman', serif;
    --f-body:    'DM Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius:    16px;
    --radius-lg: 28px;
  }

  * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

  body {
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-family: var(--f-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 400;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }

  ::selection { background: var(--sky-deep); color: var(--cream); }
  img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
  a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

  .display {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.02;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--navy);
  }
  .display em { font-style: italic; font-weight: 300; color: var(--blue); }

  .eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--f-body);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--sky-deep);
  }

  .wrap { max-width: 1360px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 48px; }
  @media (max-width: 780px) { .wrap { padding: 0 22px; } }

  /* ───── NAVIGATION ───── */
  nav {
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 60;
    padding: 14px 48px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    transition: all .4s ease;
  }
  nav.on-photo { color: var(--cream); }
  nav.scrolled {
    padding: 10px 48px;
    background: rgba(251, 250, 245, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    color: var(--navy);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--rule-soft);
  }
  @media (max-width: 780px) { nav, nav.scrolled { padding-left: 22px; padding-right: 22px; } }

  .mark {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 22px;
    letter-spacing: 0.005em;
    line-height: 1;
  }
  .mark .mark-icon {
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: currentColor;
  }
  .mark .mark-icon svg { width: 38px; height: 38px; }
  .mark .mark-icon svg path { fill: currentColor; }

  .mark-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1px; }
  .mark-text .name { font-size: 19px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0; }
  .mark-text .tag {
    font-family: var(--f-body); font-size: 9px; font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.24em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.7;
  }

  .nav-links { display: flex; gap: 36px; align-items: center; }
  .nav-links a:not(.nav-cta) {
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    position: relative; padding: 6px 0;
    opacity: 0.85;
    transition: opacity .3s ease;
  }
  .nav-links a:not(.nav-cta):hover { opacity: 1; }

  .btn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 22px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    transition: all .3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
  }
  .btn-primary {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--cream);
  }
  .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--blue); transform: translateY(-1px); }

  .btn-outline-light {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--cream);
    border-color: rgba(251,250,245,0.4);
  }
  .btn-outline-light:hover { background: var(--cream); color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--cream); }

  /* ───── DEDICATED NAV CTA ─────
     A confident, premium-feeling pill button. Solid navy on photo,
     inverted to cream-on-navy when scrolled.  */
  .nav-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 14px 12px 22px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--cream) !important;
    font-family: var(--f-body);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    border: none;
    box-shadow:
      0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.08) inset,
      0 8px 24px rgba(15,28,42,0.28),
      0 2px 8px rgba(15,28,42,0.18);
    transition: all .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
    opacity: 1 !important;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }

  .nav-cta .arrow {
    width: 24px; height: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--navy);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1), background .35s ease;
  }
  .nav-cta .arrow svg {
    width: 12px; height: 12px;
    transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
  }

  .nav-cta:hover {
    background: var(--blue);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow:
      0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.12) inset,
      0 12px 32px rgba(30,58,82,0.35),
      0 4px 12px rgba(30,58,82,0.22);
  }
  .nav-cta:hover .arrow { background: var(--warm); }
  .nav-cta:hover .arrow svg { transform: translateX(2px); }

  /* When scrolled (cream nav background), button stays navy — already high contrast */
  nav.scrolled .nav-cta {
    box-shadow:
      0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.08) inset,
      0 6px 18px rgba(15,28,42,0.18),
      0 1px 4px rgba(15,28,42,0.12);
  }

  /* Slightly tighten on mobile */
  @media (max-width: 880px) {
    .nav-cta { padding: 10px 12px 10px 18px; font-size: 12px; }
    .nav-cta .arrow { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
  }

  @media (max-width: 880px) { .nav-links a:not(.btn) { display: none; } }

  /* ───── HERO ───── */
  .hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--cream);
  }
  .hero-image {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1558904541-efa843a96f01?w=2400&q=90&auto=format&fit=crop');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    animation: slowZoom 30s ease-out infinite alternate;
  }
  @keyframes slowZoom { from { transform: scale(1); } to { transform: scale(1.08); } }

  .hero-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(30,58,82,0.55) 0%, rgba(30,58,82,0.45) 40%, rgba(30,58,82,0.65) 80%, rgba(30,58,82,0.85) 100%),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(30,58,82,0.5) 0%, rgba(30,58,82,0.15) 50%, rgba(30,58,82,0.3) 100%);
  }

  /* Hero anchored to top, tight spacing */
  .hero-content {
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    min-height: 100vh;
    min-height: 100dvh;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding-top: 10px;
    padding-bottom: clamp(20px, 4vh, 50px);
  }
  @media (max-width: 880px) {
    .hero-content { padding-top: 10px; }
  }

  .hero-layout {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(8px, 1.5vh, 18px);
  }
  .hero-text {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-text .hero-title { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .hero-text .hero-sub { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .hero-text .hero-ctas { justify-content: center; }

  .hero-mark {
    display: block;
    width: clamp(90px, 14vh, 160px);
    height: clamp(90px, 14vh, 160px);
    color: var(--cream);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    opacity: 0.97;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.35));
    animation: fadeUp 1.4s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1) both .1s;
  }
  .hero-mark svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }

  @media (max-width: 880px) {
    .hero-sub { font-size: 16px; }
  }

  .hero-eyebrow {
    color: rgba(251,250,245,0.85);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
    animation: fadeUp 1.2s ease both .2s;
  }
  .hero-eyebrow .dot { width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--warm); }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(38px, 5.5vw, 80px);
    max-width: 14ch;
    margin-bottom: clamp(8px, 1.2vh, 14px);
    color: var(--cream);
    text-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
    animation: fadeUp 1.2s ease both .4s;
  }
  .hero-title em { color: var(--cream); font-style: italic; }
  .hero-title em::after {
    content: "";
    display: inline-block;
    width: 10px; height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--warm);
    margin-left: 4px;
    vertical-align: 0.2em;
  }

  .hero-sub {
    font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.55;
    max-width: 44ch;
    color: var(--cream);
    margin-bottom: clamp(14px, 2.5vh, 26px);
    text-shadow: 0 1px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    animation: fadeUp 1.2s ease both .6s;
  }

  .hero-ctas {
    display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap;
    animation: fadeUp 1.2s ease both .8s;
  }

  .hero-scroll {
    position: absolute; bottom: 30px; right: 48px;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    color: var(--cream);
    font-size: 10px; font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase;
    opacity: 0.7;
    animation: fadeUp 1.2s ease both 1s;
  }
  .hero-scroll .line {
    width: 1px; height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--cream));
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .hero-scroll .line::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; top: -20px; left: 0;
    width: 1px; height: 20px; background: var(--warm);
    animation: scrollDrop 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  @keyframes scrollDrop { 0% { top: -20px; } 100% { top: 100%; } }
  @media (max-width: 780px) { .hero-scroll { right: 22px; } }
  @media (max-height: 760px) { .hero-scroll { display: none; } }

  @keyframes fadeUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  /* ───── TRUST STRIP — bold band ───── */
  .trust {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--cream);
    padding: 48px 0 !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .trust::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
      radial-gradient(circle at 15% 50%, rgba(127,162,186,0.18), transparent 50%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 85% 50%, rgba(201,166,112,0.10), transparent 55%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .trust .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .trust-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .trust-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 8px 24px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(251,250,245,0.14);
    position: relative;
  }
  .trust-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
  .trust-item .num {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 56px;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--cream);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .trust-item .num em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--warm);
    font-weight: 400;
  }
  .trust-item .label {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.24em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(251,250,245,0.65);
  }
  @media (max-width: 780px) {
    .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .trust-item { padding: 24px 16px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(251,250,245,0.14); }
    .trust-item:nth-child(2n) { border-right: none; }
    .trust-item:nth-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(251,250,245,0.14); }
    .trust-item .num { font-size: 42px; }
  }

  /* ───── SECTIONS ───── */
  section { padding: 140px 0; position: relative; }
  @media (max-width: 780px) { section { padding: 90px 0; } }

  .section-head {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 70px;
  }
  .section-head .eyebrow {
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .section-head .eyebrow::before,
  .section-head .eyebrow::after {
    content: "";
    width: 22px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--warm);
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
  .section-head .title {
    font-size: clamp(36px, 4.8vw, 68px);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .section-head .subtitle {
    font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--navy-soft);
    max-width: 58ch; margin: 0 auto;
  }

  /* ───── ABOUT / INTRO ───── */
  .about { background: var(--cream); }
  .about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) { .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 50px; } }

  .about-image-wrap {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(30,58,82,0.18);
  }
  .about-image-wrap::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(30,58,82,0.35) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .about-image-wrap img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 2s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
  }
  .about-image-wrap:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }

  .about-image-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 24px; left: 24px;
    background: rgba(251,250,245,0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    padding: 12px 20px 12px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-family: var(--f-body);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--navy);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(30,58,82,0.18);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .about-image-badge .pin {
    width: 7px; height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--warm);
    margin: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201,166,112,0.18);
  }

  /* Decorative number marker on the image */
  .about-image-wrap::after {
    content: "01";
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    right: 28px;
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 64px;
    line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(251,250,245,0.85);
    text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(30,58,82,0.5);
    z-index: 2;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }

  .about-content .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 20px; }
  .about-content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(34px, 4.4vw, 58px);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    max-width: 14ch;
  }
  .about-content p {
    font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--navy-soft);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    max-width: 52ch;
  }
  .about-content p:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 36px; }

  .signature {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px;
    padding-top: 28px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  .signature-mark {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1;
  }
  .signature-info { font-size: 13px; color: var(--mist); }
  .signature-info strong { display: block; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 2px; }

  /* ───── SERVICES ───── */
  .services { background: var(--cream-warm); }
  .services-category {
    margin-top: 80px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .services-category:first-of-type { margin-top: 0; }
  .services-category h3 {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 38px;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--navy);
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    position: relative;
  }
  .services-category h3::before {
    content: "";
    width: 36px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--warm);
    border-radius: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .services-category h3 em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--blue);
  }
  .services-category .cat-line {
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--rule), transparent);
    min-width: 30px;
  }
  .services-category .cat-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--cream);
    background: var(--navy);
    padding: 9px 18px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(30,58,82,0.18);
  }
  .services-category .cat-tag::before {
    content: "";
    width: 6px; height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--warm);
  }
  .services-category .cat-tag.muted {
    color: var(--navy);
    background: var(--sand);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(201,184,150,0.35);
  }
  .services-category .cat-tag.muted::before {
    background: var(--blue);
  }
  @media (max-width: 780px) {
    .services-category { margin-top: 60px; margin-bottom: 28px; gap: 16px; }
    .services-category h3 { font-size: 28px; }
    .services-category h3::before { width: 28px; height: 3px; }
    .services-category .cat-line { display: none; }
  }

  .services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 1000px) { .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
  @media (max-width: 560px) { .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

  .service {
    background: var(--cream);
    padding: 36px 30px 32px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: all .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
    border: 1px solid var(--rule-soft);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  /* Top accent bar — appears on hover, sweeps from left in warm gold */
  .service::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--warm), var(--sky-deep));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
  }
  /* Subtle warm wash that fades in on hover */
  .service::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; right: 0;
    width: 140px; height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(201,166,112,0.10), transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .5s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .service:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow:
      0 24px 56px rgba(30,58,82,0.12),
      0 4px 12px rgba(30,58,82,0.05);
    border-color: var(--sky);
  }
  .service:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
  .service:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

  .service-icon {
    width: 56px; height: 56px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sky) 0%, var(--cream-warm) 100%);
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: var(--navy);
    position: relative;
    transition: all .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.6) inset, 0 4px 12px rgba(30,58,82,0.08);
  }
  .service-icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; stroke-width: 1.4; }
  .service:hover .service-icon {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--cream);
    transform: rotate(-4deg) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.08) inset, 0 8px 20px rgba(30,58,82,0.25);
  }

  .service h3 {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 26px;
    line-height: 1.12;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--navy);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .service p {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--navy-soft);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  /* Home Care tier — sand background uses warmer tone for icon */
  .services-grid + .services-category + .services-grid .service-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sand) 0%, var(--cream-warm) 100%);
  }
  .services-grid + .services-category + .services-grid .service:hover .service-icon {
    background: var(--navy);
  }

  /* ───── PROCESS — editorial layout ───── */
  .process { background: var(--cream); }

  .process-stack {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .process-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr 80px;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: start;
    padding: 56px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
    position: relative;
  }
  .process-row:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }
  .process-row::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -1px;
    left: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--warm);
    transition: width .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
  }
  .process-row:hover::before { width: 120px; }

  .process-num {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 92px;
    line-height: 0.85;
    color: var(--sky-deep);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    position: relative;
  }
  .process-num::after {
    content: attr(data-step);
    position: absolute;
    top: 18px;
    left: 0;
    font-family: var(--f-body);
    font-style: normal;
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--warm);
    transform: translateX(120px);
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .process-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 38px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    max-width: 18ch;
  }
  .process-content h3 em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--blue);
  }
  .process-content p {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--navy-soft);
    max-width: 52ch;
  }

  .process-icon {
    width: 60px; height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--cream-warm);
    color: var(--blue);
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    margin-left: auto;
    transition: all .4s ease;
  }
  .process-icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; stroke-width: 1.3; }
  .process-row:hover .process-icon {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--cream);
    transform: scale(1.05) rotate(-4deg);
  }

  @media (max-width: 880px) {
    .process-row {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 18px;
      padding: 40px 0;
    }
    .process-num { font-size: 64px; }
    .process-num::after { display: none; }
    .process-content h3 { font-size: 28px; }
    .process-icon { display: none; }
  }

  /* ───── TEAM — feature spread ───── */
  .team {
    background: var(--cream);
    position: relative;
  }
  .team::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--rule);
  }

  .team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  @media (max-width: 880px) { .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; } }

  .member {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--cream-warm);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 56px 48px 48px;
    transition: all .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
  }
  .member::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--warm), var(--sky-deep));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
  }
  .member:hover {
    background: var(--cream);
    border-color: var(--rule);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(30,58,82,0.10);
  }
  .member:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

  .member-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    padding-bottom: 28px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  .member-portrait {
    width: 88px; height: 88px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--blue);
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 44px;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--rule), 0 4px 12px rgba(30,58,82,0.08);
    transition: all .4s ease;
  }
  .member-portrait em { font-style: italic; }
  .member:hover .member-portrait {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--cream);
    transform: rotate(-4deg);
  }

  .member-id { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
  .member h4 {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 38px;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  }
  .member .role {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--sky-deep);
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  .member-pull {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  }
  .member-pull::before {
    content: "“";
    color: var(--warm);
    font-size: 32px;
    line-height: 0;
    vertical-align: -0.15em;
    margin-right: 4px;
  }

  .member .bio {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--navy-soft);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
  }

  .member-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    padding-top: 28px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  .member-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 7px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--navy-soft);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    transition: all .3s ease;
  }
  .member-tag .tag-dot {
    width: 5px; height: 5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--warm);
  }
  .member:hover .member-tag {
    background: var(--cream-warm);
    border-color: var(--sky);
  }

  @media (max-width: 880px) {
    .member { padding: 40px 28px 32px; }
    .member-header { gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 28px; padding-bottom: 24px; }
    .member-portrait { width: 68px; height: 68px; font-size: 34px; }
    .member h4 { font-size: 30px; }
    .member-pull { font-size: 19px; }
  }

  /* ───── PROMISE — confident card stack ───── */
  .testimonials {
    background: var(--cream);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  .testimonial-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) { .testimonial-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

  .testimonial {
    background: var(--cream);
    padding: 56px 40px 44px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    position: relative;
    transition: all .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .testimonial::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cream-warm) 0%, transparent 60%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .5s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .testimonial:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(30,58,82,0.10);
    border-color: var(--sky);
  }
  .testimonial:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

  .testimonial > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

  .testimonial-mark {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 84px;
    line-height: 0.7;
    color: var(--warm);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    display: block;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }

  .testimonial-text {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  }
  .testimonial-text em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--blue);
  }

  .testimonial-who {
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .testimonial-who-icon {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--sky);
    color: var(--navy);
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .testimonial-who-icon svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; stroke-width: 1.5; }
  .testimonial-who strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--f-body);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
  }
  .testimonial-who span {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--mist);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  /* ───── CTA BAND ───── */
  .cta-band {
    position: relative;
    padding: 140px 0;
    color: var(--cream);
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .cta-band-bg {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1594672352351-ef69ef04527f?w=2400&q=85&auto=format&fit=crop');
    background-size: cover; background-position: center;
    filter: brightness(0.5) saturate(0.95);
    transform: scale(1.02);
    transition: transform 8s ease-out;
  }
  .cta-band:hover .cta-band-bg { transform: scale(1.06); }
  .cta-band::after {
    content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(30,58,82,0.4) 0%, rgba(30,58,82,0.85) 100%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(30,58,82,0.4), rgba(30,58,82,0.6));
  }
  .cta-band .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

  .cta-band-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--warm);
  }
  .cta-band-eyebrow::before,
  .cta-band-eyebrow::after {
    content: "";
    width: 30px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--warm);
    opacity: 0.6;
  }

  .cta-band h2 {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(40px, 5.5vw, 72px);
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    max-width: 20ch;
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
    color: var(--cream);
    text-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  }
  .cta-band h2 em {
    color: var(--warm);
    font-style: italic;
  }
  .cta-band p {
    font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.5;
    color: rgba(251,250,245,0.88);
    max-width: 44ch;
    margin: 0 auto 44px;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  }
  .cta-band .btn-primary {
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--navy);
    padding: 18px 32px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3), 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.4) inset;
    border-radius: 999px;
    transition: all .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
  }
  .cta-band .btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--warm);
    color: var(--navy);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(201,166,112,0.4), 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.4) inset;
  }

  /* ───── INQUIRE ───── */
  .inquire { background: var(--cream); }
  .inquire-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: start;
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) { .inquire-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 50px; } }

  .inquire-info .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 20px; }
  .inquire-info h2 {
    font-size: clamp(36px, 4.8vw, 58px);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    max-width: 12ch;
  }
  .inquire-info p {
    font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--navy-soft);
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    max-width: 42ch;
  }

  .contact-card {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--cream);
    padding: 32px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(30,58,82,0.18);
  }
  .contact-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; right: 0;
    width: 220px; height: 220px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(201,166,112,0.16), transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .contact-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .contact-row {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
    padding: 18px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(251,250,245,0.10);
  }
  .contact-row:first-child { padding-top: 0; }
  .contact-row:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; border-bottom: none; }
  .contact-row .c-ico {
    width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(251,250,245,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(251,250,245,0.12);
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    color: var(--warm);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all .3s ease;
  }
  .contact-row:hover .c-ico {
    background: var(--warm);
    color: var(--navy);
    border-color: var(--warm);
  }
  .contact-row .c-ico svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; stroke-width: 1.6; }
  .contact-row .c-info .label {
    font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.24em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--sand); margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .contact-row .c-info .value {
    font-family: var(--f-display); font-size: 19px;
    color: var(--cream); font-weight: 400;
  }

  .form-card {
    background: var(--cream);
    padding: 44px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(30,58,82,0.08), 0 4px 16px rgba(30,58,82,0.04);
    position: relative;
  }
  .form-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -1px; left: 24px; right: 24px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--warm), var(--sky-deep), transparent);
    border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 560px) { .form-card { padding: 30px 24px; } }

  .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
  @media (max-width: 560px) { .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

  .field-group { margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .field-group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--mist); margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .field-group input, .field-group textarea, .field-group select {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--cream-warm);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-family: var(--f-body);
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--navy);
    transition: all .3s ease;
    outline: none;
    resize: vertical;
  }
  .field-group input:focus, .field-group textarea:focus, .field-group select:focus {
    background: var(--cream);
    border-color: var(--sky-deep);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(127,162,186,0.15);
  }
  .field-group input::placeholder, .field-group textarea::placeholder {
    color: var(--mist);
  }
  .field-group textarea { min-height: 110px; line-height: 1.55; }

  .form-submit {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--cream);
    border: none;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-family: var(--f-body);
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
    margin-top: 12px;
    box-shadow:
      0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.08) inset,
      0 12px 28px rgba(15,28,42,0.22),
      0 4px 10px rgba(15,28,42,0.12);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .form-submit::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue), var(--navy));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .35s ease;
  }
  .form-submit > * { position: relative; }
  .form-submit:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow:
      0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.12) inset,
      0 16px 36px rgba(30,58,82,0.32),
      0 6px 14px rgba(30,58,82,0.18);
  }
  .form-submit:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

  /* ───── FOOTER ───── */
  footer {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--cream);
    padding: 100px 0 32px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  footer::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--warm), transparent);
  }
  footer::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
      radial-gradient(circle at 90% 0%, rgba(201,166,112,0.10), transparent 50%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 0% 100%, rgba(127,162,186,0.10), transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  footer .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .footer-top {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(251,250,245,0.1);
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) { .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; } }
  @media (max-width: 520px) { .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

  .footer-brand .mark-icon {
    width: 56px; height: 56px;
    display: inline-grid; place-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    color: var(--cream);
  }
  .footer-brand .mark-icon svg { width: 56px; height: 56px; }
  .footer-brand .mark-icon svg path { fill: currentColor; }

  .footer-brand .brand-name {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 36px;
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  }
  .footer-brand .brand-name em { font-style: italic; color: var(--warm); }
  .footer-brand p {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(251,250,245,0.72);
    max-width: 34ch;
  }

  .footer-col h5 {
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.24em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--warm);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .footer-col h5::before {
    content: "";
    width: 14px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--warm);
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
  .footer-col ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
  .footer-col a {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: rgba(251,250,245,0.72);
    transition: all .3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  .footer-col a:hover {
    color: var(--cream);
    transform: translateX(3px);
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: rgba(251,250,245,0.5);
  }
  .footer-bottom a { color: inherit; transition: color .3s ease; }
  .footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--cream); }
  @media (max-width: 620px) { .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; } }

  /* ───── REVEAL ───── */
  .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1), transform 1s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1); }
  .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  .reveal.d1 { transition-delay: .08s; }
  .reveal.d2 { transition-delay: .16s; }
  .reveal.d3 { transition-delay: .24s; }
  .reveal.d4 { transition-delay: .32s; }

  /* ───── INNER PAGE STYLES ───── */

  /* Skip link for accessibility */
  .skip-link {
    position: absolute;
    left: -9999px;
    top: auto;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .skip-link:focus {
    position: fixed;
    left: 20px;
    top: 20px;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    z-index: 100;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--cream);
    border-radius: 8px;
  }

  /* Page hero — used on About, Services, Contact, etc. */
  .page-hero {
    padding: 180px 0 80px;
    background: var(--cream-warm);
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  .page-hero .eyebrow { display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 24px; color: var(--sky-deep); }
  .page-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(40px, 5.6vw, 80px);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    max-width: 18ch;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .page-hero .page-subtitle {
    font-size: 19px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--navy-soft);
    max-width: 56ch;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .page-body { padding: 100px 0; }
  .page-content {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--navy-soft);
  }
  .page-content h2 {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 38px;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin: 48px 0 20px;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  }
  .page-content p { margin-bottom: 20px; }

  /* Portfolio archive */
  .portfolio-archive { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--cream); }
  .portfolio-filters {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .filter-chip {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--cream-warm);
    color: var(--navy-soft);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    transition: all .3s ease;
  }
  .filter-chip:hover { background: var(--cream); border-color: var(--sky-deep); }
  .filter-chip.active {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--cream);
    border-color: var(--navy);
  }

  .portfolio-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) { .portfolio-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
  @media (max-width: 560px) { .portfolio-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

  .pf-tile {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    display: block;
    transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
  }
  .pf-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
  .pf-tile img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 1.6s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
  }
  .pf-tile:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
  .pf-tile-placeholder {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sky), var(--sky-deep));
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 18px;
  }
  .pf-cap {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    padding: 24px 22px 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(30,58,82,0.85), transparent);
    color: var(--cream);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: end;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .pf-cap .name {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 20px;
  }
  .pf-cap .town {
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--sand);
  }

  /* Project hero */
  .project-hero {
    min-height: 60vh;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-color: var(--navy);
    position: relative;
    color: var(--cream);
    padding: 200px 0 80px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: end;
  }
  .project-hero-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(30,58,82,0.4) 0%, rgba(30,58,82,0.85) 100%);
  }
  .project-hero .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .project-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(40px, 6vw, 88px);
    color: var(--cream);
    margin: 16px 0;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  }
  .project-hero .eyebrow { color: var(--warm); }
  .project-location {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: rgba(251,250,245,0.85);
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-style: italic;
  }
  .back-link {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--cream);
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: opacity .3s;
  }
  .back-link:hover { opacity: 1; }

  .project-meta {
    background: var(--cream-warm);
    padding: 50px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  .meta-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 780px) { .meta-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; } }
  .meta-item .label {
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.24em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--mist);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .meta-item .value {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  }

  .project-body { padding: 100px 0; }
  .project-content { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--navy-soft); }
  .project-content p { margin-bottom: 20px; }
  .project-content h2, .project-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    color: var(--navy);
    margin: 40px 0 16px;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .project-gallery { padding: 60px 0 100px; background: var(--cream-warm); }
  .gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 780px) { .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
  .gallery-item {
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
  }
  .gallery-item img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

  .related-projects { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--cream); border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); }

  /* Town archive */
  .towns-grid-section { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--cream); }
  .towns-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) { .towns-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
  @media (max-width: 560px) { .towns-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

  .town-card {
    background: var(--cream-warm);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--rule-soft);
    transition: all .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
    display: block;
  }
  .town-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(30,58,82,0.10);
    border-color: var(--sky);
  }
  .town-card-image {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-color: var(--sky);
  }
  .town-card-body { padding: 28px; }
  .town-card-coord {
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--mist);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .town-card h3 {
    font-size: 32px;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-weight: 400;
  }
  .town-card p {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--navy-soft);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .town-card-arrow {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--blue);
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .town-card.placeholder { opacity: 0.7; }
  .town-card.placeholder .empty-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--sand);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  /* Town single */
  .town-hero {
    min-height: 50vh;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-color: var(--navy);
    position: relative;
    color: var(--cream);
    padding: 200px 0 80px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: end;
  }
  .town-hero-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(30,58,82,0.5) 0%, rgba(30,58,82,0.85) 100%);
  }
  .town-hero .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .town-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(40px, 6vw, 88px);
    color: var(--cream);
    margin: 16px 0 0;
  }
  .town-hero .eyebrow { color: var(--warm); }

  .town-body { padding: 100px 0; }
  .town-content { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--navy-soft); }
  .town-content h2 {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 38px;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin: 48px 0 20px;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  }
  .town-service-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 24px 0 32px;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 600px) { .town-service-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  .town-service-list li {
    padding: 10px 0 10px 24px;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule-soft);
  }
  .town-service-list li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 18px;
    width: 8px; height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--warm);
  }

  .town-projects { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--cream-warm); border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); }

  /* Empty state */
  .empty-state {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 80px 20px;
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .empty-state h2 { font-size: 38px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .empty-state p { font-size: 17px; color: var(--navy-soft); margin-bottom: 32px; }

  /* Pagination */
  .nav-links.pagination,
  nav.pagination,
  .pagination {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 60px;
  }
  .pagination .page-numbers {
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: var(--cream-warm);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all .3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  .pagination .page-numbers.current { background: var(--navy); color: var(--cream); }
  .pagination .page-numbers:hover:not(.current) { background: var(--sky); }

  /* Form flash messages */
  .vhs-flash {
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    border: 1px solid;
  }
  .vhs-flash-success {
    background: rgba(127, 162, 186, 0.10);
    border-color: var(--sky-deep);
    color: var(--navy);
  }
  .vhs-flash-error {
    background: rgba(201, 166, 112, 0.10);
    border-color: var(--warm);
    color: var(--navy);
  }

  /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
     THANK YOU PAGE
     ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

  .thanks-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 200px 0 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cream-warm) 0%, var(--cream) 100%);
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .thanks-hero-bg {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .thanks-blob {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    opacity: 0.45;
  }
  .thanks-blob-1 {
    top: -100px; right: -120px;
    width: 480px; height: 480px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--warm), transparent 70%);
    animation: thanks-drift 14s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .thanks-blob-2 {
    bottom: -180px; left: -80px;
    width: 540px; height: 540px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--sky-deep), transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0.3;
    animation: thanks-drift 18s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
  }
  @keyframes thanks-drift {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
    50%      { transform: translate(40px, -30px); }
  }

  .thanks-content {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  /* Animated checkmark — the moment of confirmation */
  .thanks-check {
    width: 96px; height: 96px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    color: var(--blue);
    background: var(--cream);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow:
      0 0 0 8px rgba(127,162,186,0.12),
      0 12px 32px rgba(30,58,82,0.10);
    padding: 8px;
    animation: thanks-check-in 0.8s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) both 0.1s;
  }
  .thanks-check svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }

  /* Stroke-drawing animation for the circle and check */
  .thanks-check-circle {
    stroke-dasharray: 226;
    stroke-dashoffset: 226;
    animation: thanks-draw 0.7s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) forwards 0.4s;
  }
  .thanks-check-mark {
    stroke-dasharray: 60;
    stroke-dashoffset: 60;
    animation: thanks-draw 0.4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) forwards 0.9s;
  }
  @keyframes thanks-draw {
    to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
  }
  @keyframes thanks-check-in {
    0%   { transform: scale(0.4); opacity: 0; }
    60%  { transform: scale(1.1); opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  }

  .thanks-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--sky-deep);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    animation: thanks-fade-up 0.8s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) both 1.0s;
  }
  .thanks-eyebrow::before,
  .thanks-eyebrow::after {
    content: "";
    width: 24px; height: 1px;
    background: var(--warm);
  }

  .thanks-headline {
    font-size: clamp(40px, 5.6vw, 76px);
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    color: var(--navy);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    animation: thanks-fade-up 1s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) both 1.2s;
  }
  .thanks-headline em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--blue);
  }

  .thanks-subhead {
    font-size: 19px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--navy-soft);
    max-width: 56ch;
    margin: 0 auto;
    animation: thanks-fade-up 1s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) both 1.4s;
  }
  .thanks-subhead em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  @keyframes thanks-fade-up {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  /* What's next steps */
  .thanks-next {
    background: var(--cream);
    padding: 100px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  }

  .thanks-steps {
    max-width: 880px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
    position: relative;
  }
  /* Connecting vertical line behind the numbers */
  .thanks-steps::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 36px;
    top: 60px;
    bottom: 60px;
    width: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--warm) 0%, var(--rule) 50%, var(--rule) 100%);
    opacity: 0.5;
  }

  .thanks-step {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 88px 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    align-items: start;
    position: relative;
  }

  .thanks-step-num {
    width: 72px; height: 72px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--cream-warm);
    color: var(--blue);
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 1;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(30,58,82,0.06);
    transition: all .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
  }
  .thanks-step:hover .thanks-step-num {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--cream);
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }

  .thanks-step-content {
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px 36px;
    transition: all .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
  }
  .thanks-step:hover .thanks-step-content {
    border-color: var(--sky);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(30,58,82,0.08);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }

  .thanks-step-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 26px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  }
  .thanks-step-content p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--navy-soft);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .thanks-step-content p em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .thanks-step-meta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--cream-warm);
    color: var(--sky-deep);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }
  .thanks-step-meta svg { color: var(--warm); }

  @media (max-width: 700px) {
    .thanks-steps::before { display: none; }
    .thanks-step { grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr; gap: 16px; }
    .thanks-step-num { width: 56px; height: 56px; font-size: 22px; }
    .thanks-step-content { padding: 24px 22px; }
    .thanks-step-content h3 { font-size: 22px; }
  }

  /* While you wait cards */
  .thanks-while-you-wait {
    background: var(--cream-warm);
    padding: 100px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  }

  .thanks-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  @media (max-width: 880px) { .thanks-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

  .thanks-card {
    background: var(--cream);
    padding: 36px 32px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--rule-soft);
    display: block;
    transition: all .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .thanks-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--warm), var(--sky-deep));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
  }
  .thanks-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(30,58,82,0.12);
    border-color: var(--sky);
  }
  .thanks-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

  .thanks-card-icon {
    width: 56px; height: 56px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sky) 0%, var(--cream-warm) 100%);
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.6) inset, 0 4px 12px rgba(30,58,82,0.08);
    transition: all .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
  }
  .thanks-card-icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
  .thanks-card:hover .thanks-card-icon {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--cream);
    transform: rotate(-4deg) scale(1.05);
  }

  .thanks-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .thanks-card p {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--navy-soft);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .thanks-card-arrow {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--blue);
    transition: all .3s ease;
  }
  .thanks-card:hover .thanks-card-arrow {
    color: var(--warm);
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  }

  /* Direct contact card */
  .thanks-direct {
    background: var(--cream);
    padding: 100px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  }

  .thanks-direct-card {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--cream);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 56px 64px;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(30,58,82,0.18);
  }
  .thanks-direct-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; right: 0;
    width: 320px; height: 320px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(201,166,112,0.20), transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .thanks-direct-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .thanks-direct-content .eyebrow {
    color: var(--warm);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .thanks-direct-content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 44px);
    color: var(--cream);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  }
  .thanks-direct-content h2 em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--warm);
  }
  .thanks-direct-content p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: rgba(251,250,245,0.8);
  }

  .thanks-direct-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .thanks-contact-tile {
    background: rgba(251,250,245,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(251,250,245,0.12);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 18px 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    transition: all .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
    color: var(--cream);
  }
  .thanks-contact-tile:hover {
    background: rgba(251,250,245,0.1);
    border-color: var(--warm);
    transform: translateX(4px);
  }
  .thanks-contact-icon {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(251,250,245,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(251,250,245,0.14);
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    color: var(--warm);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all .3s ease;
  }
  .thanks-contact-tile:hover .thanks-contact-icon {
    background: var(--warm);
    color: var(--navy);
    border-color: var(--warm);
  }
  .thanks-contact-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
  .thanks-contact-info .label {
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.24em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--sand);
  }
  .thanks-contact-info .value {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-size: 19px;
    color: var(--cream);
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  @media (max-width: 880px) {
    .thanks-direct-card {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      padding: 40px 32px;
      gap: 32px;
    }
  }

  /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
     CONTACT PAGE — polished build
     ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

  .contact-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 200px 0 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cream-warm) 0%, var(--cream) 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .contact-hero-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
      radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%, rgba(201,166,112,0.10), transparent 40%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 5% 100%, rgba(127,162,186,0.10), transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .contact-hero .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

  .contact-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
  }
  @media (max-width: 980px) {
    .contact-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 56px; }
  }

  .contact-hero-content .eyebrow {
    color: var(--sky-deep);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  .contact-hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(40px, 5.6vw, 80px);
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    color: var(--navy);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  .contact-hero-lede {
    font-size: 19px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--navy-soft);
    max-width: 50ch;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
  }

  .contact-hero-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
    padding-top: 32px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .contact-hero-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  }
  .contact-stat .contact-stat-value {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 38px;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  }
  .contact-stat .contact-stat-value em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--warm);
  }
  .contact-stat .contact-stat-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--mist);
  }

  /* Direct contact card on the side */
  .contact-direct {
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(30,58,82,0.08);
  }
  .contact-direct-header {
    padding: 16px 20px 8px;
  }
  .contact-direct-header .eyebrow {
    color: var(--sky-deep);
  }

  .contact-direct-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: all .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
    color: var(--navy);
  }
  .contact-direct-row:not(.contact-direct-static):hover {
    background: var(--cream-warm);
    transform: translateX(2px);
  }
  .contact-direct-row + .contact-direct-row { border-top: 1px solid var(--rule-soft); margin-top: 2px; }

  .contact-direct-icon {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sky) 0%, var(--cream-warm) 100%);
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    color: var(--navy);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.5) inset, 0 4px 10px rgba(30,58,82,0.06);
    transition: all .3s ease;
  }
  .contact-direct-row:hover .contact-direct-icon {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--warm);
  }
  .contact-direct-info { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
  .contact-direct-info .label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.24em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--mist);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .contact-direct-info .value {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-size: 19px;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-weight: 400;
  }
  .contact-direct-arrow {
    color: var(--mist);
    transition: all .3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .contact-direct-row:hover .contact-direct-arrow {
    color: var(--warm);
    transform: translateX(3px);
  }

  /* FAQ section */
  .contact-faq {
    background: var(--cream-warm);
    padding: 100px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  .faq-list {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .faq-item {
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
  }
  .faq-item:hover { border-color: var(--sky); }
  .faq-item[open] {
    border-color: var(--sky-deep);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(30,58,82,0.08);
  }

  .faq-item summary {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 24px;
    padding: 24px 28px;
    cursor: pointer;
    list-style: none;
    transition: all .3s ease;
    user-select: none;
  }
  .faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
  .faq-item summary:hover { background: var(--cream-warm); }
  .faq-item[open] summary { padding-bottom: 12px; }

  .faq-question {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--navy);
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  }

  .faq-toggle {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--cream-warm);
    color: var(--blue);
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
  }
  .faq-toggle svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1); }
  .faq-item[open] .faq-toggle {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--cream);
  }
  .faq-item[open] .faq-toggle svg {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
  }

  .faq-answer {
    padding: 0 28px 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule-soft);
    padding-top: 20px;
    margin-top: 0;
  }
  .faq-answer p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--navy-soft);
    margin: 0;
  }
  .faq-answer p + p { margin-top: 12px; }
  .faq-answer a {
    color: var(--blue);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sky);
    transition: all .3s ease;
  }
  .faq-answer a:hover { color: var(--warm); border-color: var(--warm); }

  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .faq-item summary { padding: 20px 22px; gap: 16px; }
    .faq-question { font-size: 18px; }
    .faq-answer { padding: 16px 22px 20px; }
  }

  /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
     SERVICES PAGE
     ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

  .services-page-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 200px 0 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cream-warm) 0%, var(--cream) 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .services-page-hero-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
      radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%, rgba(201,166,112,0.10), transparent 40%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 5% 100%, rgba(127,162,186,0.08), transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .services-page-hero .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .services-page-hero-content {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .services-page-hero-content .eyebrow {
    color: var(--sky-deep);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  .services-page-hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(40px, 5.6vw, 80px);
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    color: var(--navy);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  .services-page-lede {
    font-size: 19px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--navy-soft);
    max-width: 56ch;
    margin: 0 auto 36px;
  }
  .services-page-chips {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .services-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  }
  .services-chip-dot {
    width: 6px; height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--warm);
  }

  /* SEASONALITY CALENDAR */
  .services-calendar {
    background: var(--cream-warm);
    padding: 100px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  .calendar-wrap { max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .calendar-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 980px) { .calendar-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
  @media (max-width: 540px) { .calendar-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

  .calendar-season {
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px 28px;
    transition: all .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .calendar-season::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--season-color, var(--warm));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
  }
  .calendar-season:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(30,58,82,0.10);
    border-color: var(--season-color, var(--sky));
  }
  .calendar-season:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

  .calendar-spring { --season-color: #8FB87E; }
  .calendar-summer { --season-color: var(--warm); }
  .calendar-fall   { --season-color: #C97D45; }
  .calendar-winter { --season-color: var(--sky-deep); }

  .calendar-season-header {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule-soft);
  }
  .calendar-season-icon {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--cream-warm);
    color: var(--season-color, var(--navy));
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    transition: all .4s ease;
  }
  .calendar-season-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
  .calendar-season:hover .calendar-season-icon {
    background: var(--season-color, var(--navy));
    color: var(--cream);
    transform: rotate(-6deg);
  }
  .calendar-season-name {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  }
  .calendar-season-months {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--mist);
  }
  .calendar-tasks {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .calendar-tasks li {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--navy-soft);
    padding: 9px 0 9px 22px;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule-soft);
  }
  .calendar-tasks li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .calendar-tasks li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 16px;
    width: 8px; height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--season-color, var(--warm));
    opacity: 0.65;
  }
  .calendar-footnote {
    margin-top: 32px;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--mist);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .calendar-footnote svg { color: var(--warm); }

  /* SERVICES FAQ — reuses .faq-list / .faq-item from contact page */
  .services-faq {
    background: var(--cream);
    padding: 100px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  }


  /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
     ABOUT PAGE
     ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

  .about-page-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 200px 0 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cream-warm) 0%, var(--cream) 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .about-page-hero-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
      radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%, rgba(127,162,186,0.10), transparent 40%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 5% 100%, rgba(201,166,112,0.10), transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .about-page-hero .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .about-page-hero-content {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .about-page-hero-content .eyebrow {
    color: var(--sky-deep);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  .about-page-hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(40px, 5.6vw, 80px);
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    color: var(--navy);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  .about-page-lede {
    font-size: 19px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--navy-soft);
    max-width: 56ch;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  /* WHY US — comparison table */
  .about-why {
    background: var(--cream-warm);
    padding: 100px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  .why-table {
    background: var(--cream);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(30,58,82,0.08);
    overflow: hidden;
    max-width: 1080px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .why-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr 1.1fr;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .why-row + .why-row { border-top: 1px solid var(--rule-soft); }
  .why-row-header { background: var(--cream-warm); }
  .why-cell {
    padding: 22px 28px;
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--navy-soft);
  }
  .why-cell-label {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--navy);
    background: var(--cream-warm);
    border-right: 1px solid var(--rule-soft);
  }
  .why-cell-them {
    color: var(--mist);
    text-decoration: line-through;
    text-decoration-color: rgba(149,158,173,0.4);
    text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--rule-soft);
  }
  .why-cell-us {
    color: var(--navy);
    background: rgba(127,162,186,0.06);
  }
  .why-cell-us strong {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--navy);
  }

  .why-col-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--mist);
    border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  .why-col-tag-us {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--cream);
    border-color: var(--navy);
  }
  .why-col-tag-us svg { color: var(--warm); }

  @media (max-width: 880px) {
    .why-row {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      padding: 8px 0;
    }
    .why-cell {
      padding: 12px 22px;
      border: none !important;
    }
    .why-cell-label {
      background: var(--cream-warm);
      padding-top: 22px;
      font-size: 16px;
    }
    .why-cell-them::before {
      content: "Most companies: ";
      display: block;
      font-size: 10px;
      letter-spacing: 0.22em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--mist);
      margin-bottom: 4px;
      text-decoration: none;
    }
    .why-cell-us::before {
      content: "Vineyard Home Services: ";
      display: block;
      font-size: 10px;
      letter-spacing: 0.22em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--warm);
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .why-row-header { display: none; }
  }

  /* TESTIMONIALS PLACEHOLDERS */
  .about-testimonials {
    background: var(--cream);
    padding: 100px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  .testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    max-width: 1180px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  @media (max-width: 980px) { .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 640px; } }

  .quote-card {
    background: var(--cream-warm);
    border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 36px 32px 28px;
    position: relative;
    transition: all .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
  }
  .quote-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(30,58,82,0.10);
    border-color: var(--sky);
  }
  .quote-mark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px; left: 24px;
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-size: 96px;
    line-height: 0.8;
    color: var(--warm);
    opacity: 0.35;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .quote-body {
    position: relative;
    margin: 32px 0 32px;
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 19px;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: var(--navy);
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  }
  .quote-cite {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  .quote-cite-portrait {
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--cream);
    color: var(--mist);
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 300;
    border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  .quote-cite-portrait em { font-style: italic; }
  .quote-cite-name {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
  }
  .quote-cite-loc {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--mist);
  }
  .quote-status {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px; right: 18px;
    font-size: 9.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--cream);
    background: var(--mist);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    opacity: 0.85;
  }
  .testimonials-disclaimer {
    margin-top: 40px;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--mist);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .testimonials-disclaimer svg { color: var(--warm); }

  /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
     CONTACT PAGE — embedded map
     ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

  .contact-map-section {
    background: var(--cream);
    padding: 100px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  .contact-map-wrap {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    max-width: 1180px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  @media (max-width: 880px) {
    .contact-map-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  }

  .contact-map-frame {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--cream-warm);
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(30,58,82,0.10);
    border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  .contact-map-frame iframe {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    border: 0;
    display: block;
    filter: saturate(0.85);
  }

  .contact-map-card {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--cream);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 40px 36px;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(30,58,82,0.16);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .contact-map-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; right: 0;
    width: 200px; height: 200px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(201,166,112,0.18), transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .contact-map-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .contact-map-card .eyebrow {
    color: var(--warm);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  .contact-map-card h3 {
    font-size: 32px;
    color: var(--cream);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  }
  .contact-map-address,
  .contact-map-hours {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 18px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(251,250,245,0.12);
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: rgba(251,250,245,0.85);
  }
  .contact-map-address svg,
  .contact-map-hours svg {
    color: var(--warm);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
  }
  .contact-map-directions {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 24px;
    padding: 12px 22px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--warm);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    transition: all .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
  }
  .contact-map-directions:hover {
    background: var(--cream);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  }

  /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
     SERVICE AREAS — Island map
     ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

  .areas-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 200px 0 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cream-warm) 0%, var(--cream) 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .areas-hero-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
      radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%, rgba(127,162,186,0.10), transparent 40%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 5% 100%, rgba(201,166,112,0.08), transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .areas-hero .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .areas-hero-content { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .areas-hero-content .eyebrow {
    color: var(--sky-deep);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  .areas-hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(40px, 5.6vw, 80px);
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    color: var(--navy);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  .areas-hero-lede {
    font-size: 19px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--navy-soft);
    max-width: 56ch;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  /* MAP SECTION */
  .areas-map-section {
    background: var(--cream);
    padding: 80px 0 60px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  .areas-map-wrap {
    max-width: 980px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .island-map {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    background: var(--cream-warm);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(30,58,82,0.08);
    display: block;
  }

  /* SVG map text styles */
  .island-map .map-sea-label {
    font-family: var(--f-display);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 14px;
    fill: var(--sky-deep);
    opacity: 0.5;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  }
  .island-map .pin-label {
    font-family: var(--f-body);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    fill: var(--navy);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
  }
  .island-map .pin-dot {
    fill: var(--navy);
    transition: all .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  .island-map .pin-halo {
    fill: var(--warm);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
    transform-origin: center;
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  .island-map .island-pin {
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.6,.2,1);
  }
  .island-map .island-pin:hover .pin-halo,
  .island-map .island-pin:focus .pin-halo {
    opacity: 0.4;
    transform: scale(1.4);
    transform-box: fill-box;
  }
  .island-map .island-pin:hover .pin-dot,
  .island-map .island-pin:focus .pin-dot {
    fill: var(--warm);
    r: 10;
  }
  .island-map .island-pin:hover .pin-label,
  .island-map .island-pin:focus .pin-label {
    fill: var(--warm);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .island-map .map-compass {
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .island-map .map-compass-label {
    font-family: var(--f-body);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    fill: var(--navy);
    opacity: 0.5;
  }

  /* Subtle pulse on the dot at idle, so it draws the eye */
  @keyframes pin-pulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1); }
    50%      { opacity: 0.25; transform: scale(1.3); }
  }
  .island-map .island-pin:not(:hover):not(:focus) .pin-halo {
    animation: pin-pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    transform-origin: center;
    transform-box: fill-box;
  }
  .island-map .island-pin:nth-of-type(2) .pin-halo { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
  .island-map .island-pin:nth-of-type(3) .pin-halo { animation-delay: 0.8s; }
  .island-map .island-pin:nth-of-type(4) .pin-halo { animation-delay: 1.2s; }
  .island-map .island-pin:nth-of-type(5) .pin-halo { animation-delay: 1.6s; }
  .island-map .island-pin:nth-of-type(6) .pin-halo { animation-delay: 2.0s; }

  .island-map-legend {
    margin-top: 28px;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 560px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .island-map-legend p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--navy-soft);
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  .areas-grid-section {
    background: var(--cream-warm);
    padding: 100px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  }