:root {
    /* PALETTE — Primary "navy" now uses the moodier charcoal slate (#2E3440)
       to match the footer and give a more cinematic Elyse-like atmosphere.
       Original brand-book navy was #112F63 — kept available in --navy-original if needed. */
    --navy: #2E3440;
    --navy-original: #112F63;
    --ivory: #F7F4EE;
    --stone: #D9D0C3;
    --grey: #B7B4AE;
    --gold: #C6A56B;
    --charcoal: #2E3440;
    --serif: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Times New Roman', serif;
    --serif-display: 'DM Serif Display', 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Times New Roman', serif;
    --sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, sans-serif;

    /* ===========================================================
       HERO MEDIA — Custom Mayfair/Belgravia golden hour aerial (user-supplied)
       Classic London architecture at sunset, brand-aligned warm tones.
       Embedded as base64 data URL so the HTML is self-contained — no separate file needed.
       To swap later, replace the data URL with either another base64 string or a URL.
       =========================================================== */
    --img-hero: url('hero.jpg');
    /* ===== Other section images ===== */
    /* Strategy — refined interior (Roberto Nickson) */
    --img-strategy: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1564078516393-cf04bd966897?w=1000&q=85&auto=format&fit=crop');
    /* Property 1 — Mayfair brick townhouse with black door (Samuel Regan-Asante) */
    --img-prop-1: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1656161653385-43423cc7d009?w=900&q=88&auto=format&fit=crop');
    /* Property 2 — Belgravia white stucco terrace (Thomas Willmott) */
    --img-prop-2: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1550647512-8b8a24d4f646?w=900&q=88&auto=format&fit=crop');
    /* Property 3 — Notting Hill pastel terrace (Lee Jeffs) */
    --img-prop-3: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1550603345-fb16b3096b28?w=900&q=88&auto=format&fit=crop');
    /* Divider 1 — Atmospheric London street, classic architecture (between Pillars & Strategy) */
    --img-divider-1: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1502139214982-d0ad755818d8?w=2200&q=88&auto=format&fit=crop');
    /* Divider 2 — Luxury interior with marble + light (between Properties & Insights) */
    --img-divider-2: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1600210492486-724fe5c67fb0?w=2200&q=88&auto=format&fit=crop');
    /* Menu image — vertical luxury moment (Mayfair interior / lobby) */
    --img-menu: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1600585154340-be6161a56a0c?w=900&q=88&auto=format&fit=crop');
  }
  *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  }
  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
  body {
    background: var(--ivory);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }

  /* Decorative arch background lines */
  .arch-bg {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.35;
  }
  .arch-bg svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
  .arch-bg path, .arch-bg line { stroke: var(--gold); stroke-width: 0.5; fill: none; opacity: 0.5; }

  /* ===== PAGE LOADER — Elegant intro animation ===== */
  .page-loader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
    background: var(--ivory);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1) 0.4s, visibility 0.9s ease 0.4s;
  }
  .page-loader.gone {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
  }

  /* Subtle decorative arch behind the logo */
  .page-loader::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 520px;
    height: 520px;
    transform: translate(-50%, -45%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(198, 165, 107, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50% 50% 0 0 / 30% 30% 0 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: loaderArch 1.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.3s forwards;
  }
  @keyframes loaderArch { to { opacity: 1; } }

  .loader-logo {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
  }
  .loader-sparks,
  .loader-ventures {
    font-family: var(--serif-display);
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--navy);
    display: block;
    opacity: 0;
  }
  .loader-sparks {
    font-size: clamp(40px, 6vw, 68px);
    letter-spacing: 0.32em;
    padding-left: 0.32em;
    animation: loaderTextIn 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.2s forwards;
  }
  .loader-divider {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin: 18px 0;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: loaderTextIn 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.6s forwards;
  }
  .loader-line {
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
    width: 0;
    animation: loaderLine 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1) 0.8s forwards;
  }
  @keyframes loaderLine { to { width: 60px; } }
  .loader-spark {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 16px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0) rotate(-45deg);
    animation: loaderSpark 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 1.1s forwards;
  }
  @keyframes loaderSpark {
    to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg); }
  }
  .loader-ventures {
    font-size: clamp(14px, 1.5vw, 18px);
    letter-spacing: 0.38em;
    padding-left: 0.38em;
    animation: loaderTextIn 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.85s forwards;
  }
  @keyframes loaderTextIn {
    0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
    100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }
  .loader-tagline {
    margin-top: 28px;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 9px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0;
    animation: loaderTextIn 1s ease 1.35s forwards;
  }
  body.loading { overflow: hidden; }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .page-loader,
    .page-loader::before,
    .loader-sparks,
    .loader-divider,
    .loader-line,
    .loader-spark,
    .loader-ventures,
    .loader-tagline {
      animation: none !important;
      opacity: 1;
      transform: none;
    }
    .loader-line { width: 60px; }
  }

  /* ===== NAV ===== */
  nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    padding: 22px 60px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(247, 244, 238, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
  }
  nav.scrolled {
    padding: 14px 60px;
    border-bottom-color: rgba(46, 52, 64, 0.08);
  }
  .nav-logo {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 18px;
    letter-spacing: 0.32em;
    color: var(--navy);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    line-height: 1;
  }
  .nav-logo .sparks { font-size: 19px; }
  .nav-logo .divider {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    margin: 4px 0;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .nav-logo .divider::before, .nav-logo .divider::after {
    content: '';
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
  }
  .nav-logo .spark { color: var(--gold); font-size: 8px; }
  .nav-logo .ventures { font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 0.5em; padding-left: 0.5em; }

  .nav-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .lang-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2px;
  }
  .lang-toggle button {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    color: var(--grey);
    padding: 4px 8px;
    transition: color 0.3s;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .lang-toggle button.active { color: var(--navy); }
  .lang-toggle button:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .lang-sep { color: var(--grey); font-size: 10px; }

  .nav-cta {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.26em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--navy);
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 11px 22px;
    border: 1px solid var(--navy);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--ivory);
  }

  .menu-toggle {
    width: 34px;
    height: 24px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 110;
  }
  .menu-toggle span {
    display: block;
    height: 1.5px;
    background: var(--navy);
    transition: all 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
    transform-origin: center;
  }
  .menu-toggle span:nth-child(1) { width: 100%; }
  .menu-toggle span:nth-child(2) { width: 68%; }
  .menu-toggle span:nth-child(3) { width: 100%; }
  .menu-toggle:hover span:nth-child(2) { width: 100%; }

  .menu-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(11px) rotate(45deg);
    width: 100%;
  }
  .menu-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scaleX(0);
  }
  .menu-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-11px) rotate(-45deg);
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* ===== FULL-SCREEN OVERLAY MENU ===== */
  body.menu-open { overflow: hidden; }

  .menu-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 99;
    background: var(--ivory);
    visibility: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.55s ease, visibility 0.55s ease;
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
  .menu-overlay.open {
    visibility: visible;
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* Decorative arches behind the menu */
  .menu-overlay::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 100% 100%, rgba(198, 165, 107, 0.08), transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 0% 0%, rgba(46, 52, 64, 0.04), transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .menu-overlay-inner {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.7fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    padding: 110px 60px 80px;
    max-width: 1600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .menu-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .menu-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(46, 52, 64, 0.1);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
  }
  .menu-overlay.open .menu-item { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  .menu-overlay.open .menu-item:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
  .menu-overlay.open .menu-item:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
  .menu-overlay.open .menu-item:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.18s; }
  .menu-overlay.open .menu-item:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.21s; }
  .menu-overlay.open .menu-item:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
  .menu-overlay.open .menu-item:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.27s; }
  .menu-overlay.open .menu-item:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.30s; }
  .menu-overlay.open .menu-item:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.33s; }
  .menu-overlay.open .menu-item:nth-child(9) { transition-delay: 0.36s; }
  .menu-overlay.open .menu-item:nth-child(10) { transition-delay: 0.39s; }
  .menu-overlay.open .menu-item:nth-child(11) { transition-delay: 0.42s; }
  .menu-overlay.open .menu-item:nth-child(12) { transition-delay: 0.45s; }
  .menu-overlay.open .menu-item:nth-child(13) { transition-delay: 0.48s; }
  .menu-overlay.open .menu-item:nth-child(14) { transition-delay: 0.51s; }

  .menu-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
    padding: 18px 4px 18px 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--serif);
    color: var(--navy);
    text-align: left;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: padding 0.35s ease, color 0.35s ease;
  }
  .menu-link:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
    padding-left: 14px;
  }
  .menu-num {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    color: var(--gold);
    min-width: 28px;
    font-weight: 500;
    align-self: flex-start;
    padding-top: 14px;
  }
  .menu-text {
    font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 30px);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.15;
    flex: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .menu-icon {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 200;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
  }
  .menu-item.expanded .menu-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); }

  .menu-sub {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0 0 0 56px;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.5s ease, padding 0.5s ease;
  }
  .menu-item.expanded .menu-sub {
    max-height: 500px;
    padding-top: 4px;
    padding-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .menu-sub li { padding: 7px 0; }
  .menu-sub a {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s, padding 0.3s;
    display: inline-block;
  }
  .menu-sub a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
    padding-left: 8px;
  }

  /* Menu aside (right column) */
  .menu-aside {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 36px;
    padding-top: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s ease 0.55s, transform 0.7s ease 0.55s;
  }
  .menu-overlay.open .menu-aside { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

  /* Vertical luxury image at top of right column */
  .menu-image {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
    background-image: var(--img-menu);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  }
  .menu-image::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(46, 52, 64, 0.55) 100%);
  }
  .menu-image::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(247, 244, 238, 0.18);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .menu-image-tag {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 28px;
    left: 28px;
    z-index: 2;
    color: var(--ivory);
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.32em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  }
  .menu-image-spark {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 0;
  }

  .menu-aside-label {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .menu-aside-label::after {
    content: '';
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.4;
  }
  .menu-aside-block p,
  .menu-aside-block a {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    display: block;
  }
  .menu-aside-block a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .menu-aside-byappt {
    margin-top: 14px !important;
    font-size: 10px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.26em !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-style: normal !important;
    color: var(--grey) !important;
  }
  .menu-aside-tagline {
    font-style: normal !important;
    font-family: var(--serif) !important;
    font-size: 20px !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    color: var(--navy) !important;
  }

  /* ===== HERO — editorial photo-dominant ===== */
  .hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding: 110px 60px 50px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
  }

  /* Full-bleed photo/video (sits behind everything in hero) */
  .hero-photo-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 70px 0 0 0;
    background-color: #1a1e26;
    background-image: var(--img-hero);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    z-index: -2;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
  }
  .hero-media {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: var(--img-hero);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1.4s ease;
    /* Cinematic color grade — slight desaturation + lifted shadows + warmer tone */
    filter: saturate(0.88) contrast(1.06) brightness(0.96);
    will-change: transform, opacity;
  }
  .hero-media.loaded { opacity: 1; }

  /* Ken Burns slow zoom — subtle scale + drift over 40s, loops imperceptibly */
  @keyframes kenburns {
    0%   { transform: scale(1.0)  translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
    50%  { transform: scale(1.08) translate3d(-1%, -1%, 0); }
    100% { transform: scale(1.0)  translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  }
  .hero-kenburns.loaded {
    animation: kenburns 40s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .hero-kenburns.loaded { animation: none; }
  }

  /* Cinematic letterbox bars — top + bottom thin dark gradients, instant film feel */
  .hero-letterbox {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 70px 0 0 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .hero-letterbox::before,
  .hero-letterbox::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(8, 10, 16, 0.85), transparent);
  }
  .hero-letterbox::before { top: 0; }
  .hero-letterbox::after {
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8, 10, 16, 0.55), transparent);
  }

  /* Cinematic dark vignette — heavier in lower-left where text sits, lighter top-right so video reads */
  .hero-photo-bg::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    background:
      linear-gradient(135deg,
        rgba(15, 18, 24, 0.62) 0%,
        rgba(25, 28, 36, 0.45) 22%,
        rgba(46, 52, 64, 0.22) 48%,
        rgba(46, 52, 64, 0.08) 75%,
        rgba(46, 52, 64, 0.02) 100%);
  }
  .hero-photo-bg::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    background:
      linear-gradient(to bottom,
        transparent 0%,
        transparent 55%,
        rgba(15, 18, 24, 0.15) 78%,
        rgba(15, 18, 24, 0.42) 100%);
  }

  /* Decorative arch outline on the right side */
  .hero-arch-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 70px 0 0 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: stretch;
    z-index: -1;
  }
  .hero-arch-overlay svg {
    width: 55%;
    max-width: 720px;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0.22;
  }

  /* TOP — headline + sub-tagline */
  .hero-top {
    flex: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    padding-top: 60px;
    padding-bottom: 50px;
    align-items: stretch;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .hero-headline {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeUp 1.2s 0.3s forwards;
    align-self: start;
  }
  .hero h1 {
    font-family: var(--serif-display);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: clamp(58px, 9.4vw, 138px);
    line-height: 0.98;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-bottom: 44px;
    color: var(--ivory);
    text-shadow:
      0 2px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
      0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
      0 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  }
  .hero h1 em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 400;
    text-shadow:
      0 2px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6),
      0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  }
  .hero-headline .btn-primary {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeUp 1.2s 0.7s forwards;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid rgba(247, 244, 238, 0.7);
    color: var(--ivory);
    backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  }
  .hero-headline .btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--ivory);
    color: var(--navy);
    border-color: var(--ivory);
  }
  .hero-headline .btn-primary:hover::after { color: var(--navy); }

  .hero-tagline-right {
    align-self: end;
    text-align: right;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeUp 1.2s 0.9s forwards;
  }
  .hero-tagline-right p {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--ivory);
    max-width: 320px;
    margin-left: auto;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  }
  .hero-tagline-right p::before {
    content: '✦';
    display: block;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-style: normal;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    text-shadow: none;
  }

  /* BOTTOM — trust card (left) + impact stats (right) */
  .hero-bottom {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(260px, 340px) 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: end;
    padding-top: 50px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeUp 1.2s 1.1s forwards;
  }

  .hero-trust {
    background: var(--ivory);
    padding: 26px 30px 24px;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
    position: relative;
  }
  .hero-trust::before {
    content: '✦';
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    left: 22px;
    background: var(--ivory);
    padding: 0 6px;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .hero-trust-quote {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .hero-trust-attr {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.24em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    opacity: 0.65;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .hero-impact {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .hero-impact-label {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.32em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  }
  .hero-impact-label::before {
    content: '';
    width: 32px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
  }
  .hero-impact-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 56px;
  }
  .hero-stat-num {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(36px, 4vw, 54px);
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--ivory);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  }
  .hero-stat-label {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.24em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(247, 244, 238, 0.9);
    line-height: 1.5;
    max-width: 130px;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    font-weight: 400;
  }
  .btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--ivory);
    padding: 18px 36px;
    border: none;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .btn-primary::after {
    content: '→';
    transition: transform 0.4s;
  }
  .btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
  }
  .btn-primary:hover::after { transform: translateX(6px); }

  .btn-text {
    color: var(--navy);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold);
    padding-bottom: 4px;
    transition: color 0.3s;
  }
  .btn-text:hover { color: var(--gold); }

  /* ===== SECTION COMMON ===== */
  section { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
  .section-padding { padding: 140px 60px; }

  .section-eyebrow {
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.34em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .section-eyebrow::before, .section-eyebrow::after {
    content: '';
    width: 50px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
  }
  .section-title {
    font-family: var(--serif-display);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: clamp(38px, 5vw, 62px);
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  }
  .section-sub {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 18px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 80px;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  .divider-spark {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px;
    max-width: 120px;
  }
  .divider-spark::before, .divider-spark::after {
    content: '';
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
  }
  .divider-spark span { color: var(--gold); font-size: 10px; }

  /* ===== BRAND PILLARS ===== */
  .pillars {
    background: var(--ivory);
    position: relative;
  }
  .pillars-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    max-width: 1360px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(46, 52, 64, 0.1);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(46, 52, 64, 0.1);
  }
  /* Below 900px there's no clean way to arrange 5 items in a grid
     without leaving an orphan cell. Go straight to a single column
     stack — cleaner visually and gives each pillar room to breathe. */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .pillars-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .pillar {
      border-right: none !important;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(46, 52, 64, 0.1);
    }
    .pillar:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  }
  .pillar {
    padding: 54px 22px;
    text-align: center;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(46, 52, 64, 0.1);
    transition: background 0.5s ease;
    cursor: default;
  }
  .pillar:last-child { border-right: none; }
  .pillar:hover { background: rgba(198, 165, 107, 0.05); }

  .pillar-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    margin: 0 auto 28px;
    color: var(--gold);
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  }
  .pillar:hover .pillar-icon { transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-3deg); }
  .pillar-icon svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }

  .pillar-title {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .pillar-spark {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 9px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: block;
  }
  .pillar-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 300;
  }

  /* ===== STRATEGY / APPROACH ===== */
  .strategy {
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 50% at 100% 0%, rgba(198, 165, 107, 0.06), transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 0% 100%, rgba(198, 165, 107, 0.04), transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, #2E3440 0%, #252a33 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--ivory);
  }
  .strategy::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 80px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 1px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(198, 165, 107, 0.4));
  }
  .strategy-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 100px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
  }
  .strategy-image {
    aspect-ratio: 3/4;
    background-color: #0a1e42;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(55, 62, 75, 0.55) 0%, rgba(46, 52, 64, 0.62) 50%, rgba(20, 24, 30, 0.75) 100%),
      var(--img-strategy);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  }
  .strategy-image::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 40px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(198, 165, 107, 0.5);
    border-radius: 50% 50% 0 0 / 30% 30% 0 0;
  }
  .strategy-image::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 70px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(198, 165, 107, 0.25);
    border-radius: 50% 50% 0 0 / 30% 30% 0 0;
  }
  .strategy-image-content {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--ivory);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 60px;
  }
  .strategy-image-content .num {
    font-family: var(--serif-display);
    font-size: 120px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--gold);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .strategy-image-content .label {
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    opacity: 0.75;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .strategy-image-content .val {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .strategy-text .section-eyebrow { justify-content: flex-start; text-align: left; color: var(--gold); }
  .strategy-text .section-eyebrow::after { display: none; }
  .strategy-text .section-title { text-align: left; color: var(--ivory); }
  .strategy-text h2 { text-align: left; }
  .strategy-body {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: rgba(247, 244, 238, 0.78);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
  }
  .strategy-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }
  .strategy-list li {
    padding: 18px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(247, 244, 238, 0.12);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--ivory);
  }
  .strategy-list li .num-small {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 18px;
    min-width: 28px;
  }

  /* ===== PROPERTIES ===== */
  .properties { background: var(--ivory); }
  .properties-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .property-card {
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  }
  .property-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); }
  .property-img {
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    background: var(--charcoal);
  }
  .property-img-inner {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.2, 1);
  }
  .property-card:hover .property-img-inner { transform: scale(1.08); }

  .property-1 .property-img-inner {
    background-color: #1a2a45;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(46, 52, 64, 0.08) 0%, rgba(46, 52, 64, 0.28) 100%),
      var(--img-prop-1);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
  }
  .property-2 .property-img-inner {
    background-color: #4a3a25;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(46, 52, 64, 0.08) 0%, rgba(46, 52, 64, 0.28) 100%),
      var(--img-prop-2);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
  }
  .property-3 .property-img-inner {
    background-color: #2a4a55;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(46, 52, 64, 0.08) 0%, rgba(46, 52, 64, 0.28) 100%),
      var(--img-prop-3);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
  }
  .property-img-inner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 30% 25% 30% 25%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(247, 244, 238, 0.18);
    border-radius: 50% 50% 0 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .property-card:hover .property-img-inner::before { opacity: 1; }

  .property-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    background: rgba(247, 244, 238, 0.92);
    color: var(--navy);
    padding: 8px 14px;
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.24em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .property-location {
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .property-name {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .property-meta {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--charcoal);
  }

  .properties-cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 80px;
  }

  /* ===== INSIGHTS ===== */
  .insights {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--ivory);
  }
  .insights .section-title { color: var(--ivory); }
  .insights .section-sub { color: rgba(247, 244, 238, 0.7); }
  .insights .section-eyebrow { color: var(--gold); }

  .insights-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(198, 165, 107, 0.2);
  }
  .insight-card {
    padding: 44px 36px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(198, 165, 107, 0.2);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(198, 165, 107, 0.2);
    transition: background 0.4s;
  }
  /* Remove right border for every 3rd card (end of row) */
  .insight-card:nth-child(3n) { border-right: none; }
  /* Remove bottom border for the last row */
  .insight-card:nth-last-child(-n+3) { border-bottom: none; }
  .insight-card:hover { background: rgba(198, 165, 107, 0.06); }

  .insight-num {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 15px;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .insight-num::before {
    content: '';
    width: 24px; height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
  }
  .insight-title {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    color: var(--ivory);
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  }
  .insight-excerpt {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: rgba(247, 244, 238, 0.7);
    line-height: 1.65;
  }

  /* ===== CONTACT CTA ===== */
  .contact-cta {
    background: var(--ivory);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 160px 60px;
    position: relative;
  }
  .contact-cta::before, .contact-cta::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 200px;
    height: 400px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(198, 165, 107, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50% 50% 0 0 / 30% 30% 0 0;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .contact-cta::before { left: 8%; }
  .contact-cta::after { right: 8%; }

  .contact-cta h2 {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(44px, 6vw, 72px);
    line-height: 1.1;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .contact-cta h2 em { color: var(--gold); font-style: italic; }
  .contact-cta p {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto 48px;
  }

  /* Services list — private client services in the contact section */
  .services-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 8px auto 56px;
    max-width: 560px;
    text-align: left;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(46, 52, 64, 0.12);
  }
  .services-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 22px;
    padding: 17px 4px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(46, 52, 64, 0.12);
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    transition: color 0.3s ease, padding-left 0.3s ease;
  }
  .services-list li:hover {
    color: var(--navy);
    padding-left: 8px;
  }
  .services-list .num {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    min-width: 24px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .contact-closing-note {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: rgba(46, 52, 64, 0.65);
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto 32px;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  /* ===== FOOTER ===== */
  footer {
    background: var(--charcoal);
    color: var(--ivory);
    padding: 80px 60px 40px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px;
  }
  .footer-logo {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 28px;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .footer-tagline {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(247, 244, 238, 0.6);
    max-width: 280px;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
  .footer-col h4 {
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .footer-col ul { list-style: none; }
  .footer-col li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(247, 244, 238, 0.7);
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
  .footer-col a {
    color: rgba(247, 244, 238, 0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s;
  }
  .footer-col a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

  .footer-bottom {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-top: 30px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 244, 238, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    color: rgba(247, 244, 238, 0.5);
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .footer-tag {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.4em;
    color: var(--gold);
  }

  /* ===== ANIMATIONS ===== */
  @keyframes fadeUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }
  @keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; }
    to { opacity: 1; }
  }

  /* ===== CINEMATIC SECTION DIVIDERS — Full-bleed atmospheric breathers ===== */
  .divider-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 60vh;
    min-height: 380px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
  }
  .divider-section.divider-1 { background-image: var(--img-divider-1); }
  .divider-section.divider-2 { background-image: var(--img-divider-2); }
  .divider-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
      linear-gradient(135deg,
        rgba(15, 18, 24, 0.55) 0%,
        rgba(46, 52, 64, 0.45) 50%,
        rgba(20, 24, 30, 0.55) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .divider-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
      linear-gradient(to bottom,
        rgba(46, 52, 64, 0.35) 0%,
        transparent 30%,
        transparent 70%,
        rgba(46, 52, 64, 0.45) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .divider-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    padding: 0 40px;
  }
  .divider-spark {
    display: block;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5em;
  }
  .divider-quote {
    font-family: var(--serif-display);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 44px);
    color: var(--ivory);
    line-height: 1.3;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    letter-spacing: 0.005em;
  }
  .divider-attr {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 24px;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.32em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(247, 244, 238, 0.7);
    text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  }
  .reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(50px);
    transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
  }
  .reveal.in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  /* Staggered grid children — cards/columns appear one after another */
  .reveal-stagger > * {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
  }
  .reveal-stagger.in > * { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
  .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.20s; }
  .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
  .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.44s; }
  .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.56s; }
  .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.68s; }

  /* Cinematic image curtain — clip-path reveals image from top to bottom */
  .reveal-image {
    clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0);
    transition: clip-path 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
    will-change: clip-path;
  }
  .reveal-image.in { clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0); }

  /* Slow lift — for big text/headlines */
  .reveal-lift {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(70px) scale(0.985);
    transition: opacity 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
  }
  .reveal-lift.in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }

  /* Respect reduced-motion preference */
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .reveal, .reveal-stagger > *, .reveal-image, .reveal-lift {
      opacity: 1 !important;
      transform: none !important;
      clip-path: none !important;
      transition: none !important;
    }
  }

  /* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
  @media (max-width: 1024px) {
    nav { padding: 18px 30px; }
    nav.scrolled { padding: 12px 30px; }
    .nav-right { gap: 18px; }
    .menu-overlay-inner {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 40px;
      padding: 100px 30px 60px;
    }
    .menu-aside { padding-top: 0; }
    .hero { padding: 100px 30px 40px; }
    .hero-photo-bg { inset: 60px 0 0 0; }
    .hero-photo-bg::before {
      background: linear-gradient(to right,
        rgba(247, 244, 238, 0.95) 0%,
        rgba(247, 244, 238, 0.78) 22%,
        rgba(247, 244, 238, 0.35) 50%,
        rgba(247, 244, 238, 0.08) 75%,
        transparent 100%);
    }
    .hero-arch-overlay { inset: 60px 0 0 0; }
    .hero-top {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 24px;
      padding-top: 40px;
    }
    .hero-tagline-right {
      text-align: left;
      align-self: start;
    }
    .hero-tagline-right p {
      margin-left: 0;
      color: var(--charcoal);
      text-shadow: none;
      max-width: 100%;
    }
    .hero-tagline-right p::before { display: none; }
    .hero-bottom {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 28px;
      padding-top: 30px;
    }
    .hero-impact { align-items: flex-start; }
    .hero-impact-stats { gap: 36px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .section-padding { padding: 100px 30px; }
    .strategy-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 60px; }
    .properties-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .insight-card { border-right: none; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .contact-cta::before, .contact-cta::after { display: none; }
    .divider-section { height: 50vh; min-height: 340px; }
    .menu-image { max-width: 360px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    nav { padding: 16px 20px; }
    .nav-right { gap: 14px; }
    .nav-cta { display: none; }
    .hero-photo-bg { background-position: center right; }
    .hero-letterbox::before,
    .hero-letterbox::after { height: 40px; }
    .menu-overlay-inner { padding: 90px 20px 50px; gap: 30px; }
    .menu-image { aspect-ratio: 16/10; }
    .menu-link { gap: 18px; padding: 14px 0; }
    .menu-num { font-size: 10px; min-width: 20px; padding-top: 10px; }
    .menu-text { font-size: 20px; }
    .menu-icon { font-size: 18px; }
    .menu-sub { padding-left: 38px; }
    .menu-aside { gap: 28px; }
    .divider-section { height: 45vh; min-height: 280px; }
    .divider-content { padding: 0 24px; }

    /* ===== MOBILE HERO — quieter, more legible ===== */
    .hero { padding: 90px 20px 50px; min-height: auto; }

    /* Replace diagonal overlay with stronger, uniform vertical dim
       so the text always has a solid dark backdrop on mobile. */
    .hero-photo-bg::before {
      background:
        linear-gradient(to bottom,
          rgba(15, 18, 24, 0.55) 0%,
          rgba(15, 18, 24, 0.45) 35%,
          rgba(15, 18, 24, 0.50) 65%,
          rgba(15, 18, 24, 0.70) 100%) !important;
    }
    .hero-photo-bg::after { display: none; }

    /* Hide the decorative right-side arch SVG — adds visual noise on small screens */
    .hero-arch-overlay { display: none; }

    /* Stack hero-top vertically and hide the redundant right-column tagline.
       The trust quote below already conveys positioning. */
    .hero-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; padding-top: 40px; padding-bottom: 36px; }
    .hero-tagline-right { display: none; }

    /* Headline — more breathable, stronger shadow for legibility */
    .hero h1 {
      font-size: clamp(46px, 13.5vw, 72px);
      line-height: 1.02;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
      text-shadow:
        0 2px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7),
        0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
        0 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    }
    .hero h1 em {
      text-shadow:
        0 2px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8),
        0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
    }

    /* CTA — full-width, more presence */
    .hero-headline .btn-primary {
      display: block;
      text-align: center;
      padding: 18px 24px;
      font-size: 11.5px;
      letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    }

    /* Trust quote card */
    .hero-trust { max-width: 100%; padding: 22px 24px; margin-top: 8px; }

    /* Impact stats — tighter, no horizontal scroll */
    .hero-bottom { gap: 28px; padding-bottom: 0; }
    .hero-impact-stats { gap: 20px; }
    .hero-stat-num { font-size: 28px; }
    .hero-stat-label { font-size: 9px; max-width: 86px; line-height: 1.3; }
    /* ===== END MOBILE HERO ===== */

    .section-padding { padding: 80px 20px; }
    .pillars-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .pillar { border-right: none !important; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(46, 52, 64, 0.1); }
    .properties-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; text-align: center; }
    .contact-cta { padding: 100px 20px; }
  }

/* ============================================================
   SUB-PAGE STYLES — page hero + content section variants
   ============================================================ */

/* Sub-page hero — smaller, cleaner than homepage cinematic hero */
.page-hero {
  background: var(--ivory);
  padding: 180px 60px 100px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(46,52,64,0.08);
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% -20%, rgba(198,165,107,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(217,208,195,0.18) 0%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero-inner {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.page-hero .section-eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  justify-content: center;
}
.page-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--serif-display);
  font-size: clamp(46px, 6.4vw, 84px);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 22px;
}
.page-hero-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 400;
}
.page-hero-rule {
  width: 60px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin: 34px auto 30px;
}
.page-hero-sub {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: rgba(46,52,64,0.72);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Prose section — narrative paragraphs */
.prose-section {
  background: var(--ivory);
}
.prose-inner {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.prose-lead {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin: 0 0 32px;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.prose-body {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(46,52,64,0.82);
  margin: 0 0 22px;
}
.prose-body:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.prose-italic {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  line-height: 1.5;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px 0;
}

/* Stack section — numbered list of items (Values, Approach steps) */
.stack-section {
  background: var(--ivory);
}
.stack-inner {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.stack-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 90px 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  padding: 44px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(46,52,64,0.1);
  align-items: baseline;
}
.stack-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.stack-num {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.stack-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.stack-body {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(46,52,64,0.82);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Criteria list — evaluation criteria (Why page) */
.criteria-section {
  background: var(--ivory);
  padding-top: 40px;
}
.criteria-inner {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.criteria-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 40px 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(46,52,64,0.12);
}
.criteria-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 28px;
  padding: 24px 4px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(46,52,64,0.12);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: color 0.3s ease, padding-left 0.3s ease;
}
.criteria-list li:hover {
  padding-left: 8px;
}
.criteria-num {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 15px;
  min-width: 30px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Partners grid — 9 categories (3x3) */
.partners-grid-section {
  background: var(--charcoal);
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.partners-inner {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.partners-inner .section-eyebrow { color: var(--gold); }
.partners-inner .section-title { color: var(--ivory); }
.partners-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(198,165,107,0.2);
}
.partner-card {
  padding: 34px 30px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(198,165,107,0.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(198,165,107,0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 18px;
  transition: background 0.4s;
}
.partner-card:hover { background: rgba(198,165,107,0.06); }
.partner-card:nth-child(3n) { border-right: none; }
.partner-card:nth-last-child(-n+3) { border-bottom: none; }
.partner-num {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--gold);
  min-width: 24px;
}
.partner-name {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--ivory);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Guide grid — 6 topic cards (3x2) */
.guide-grid-section {
  background: var(--ivory);
}
.guide-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.guide-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(46,52,64,0.12);
}
.guide-card {
  padding: 48px 36px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(46,52,64,0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(46,52,64,0.12);
  transition: background 0.4s;
}
.guide-card:hover { background: rgba(198,165,107,0.05); }
.guide-card:nth-child(3n) { border-right: none; }
.guide-card:nth-last-child(-n+3) { border-bottom: none; }
.guide-num {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.guide-num::before {
  content: '';
  width: 24px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
}
.guide-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.guide-body {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(46,52,64,0.72);
  margin: 0;
}
.guide-note {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 17px;
  text-align: center;
  color: rgba(46,52,64,0.68);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 60px auto 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Contact page — info grid + services */
.contact-grid-section {
  background: var(--ivory);
}
.contact-inner {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.contact-info-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 60px;
  padding: 0 0 40px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(46,52,64,0.12);
  text-align: center;
}
.contact-info-col {
  padding: 0 20px;
}
.contact-info-label {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.contact-info-col p {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin: 0;
}
.contact-info-col a {
  color: var(--charcoal);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(198,165,107,0.4);
  transition: color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}
.contact-info-col a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.services-block {
  text-align: center;
}

/* Page CTA — bottom of every sub-page */
.page-cta {
  background: var(--charcoal);
  color: var(--ivory);
  text-align: center;
}
.page-cta .section-eyebrow { color: var(--gold); justify-content: center; }
.page-cta .section-title { color: var(--ivory); }
.page-cta-sub {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 17px;
  color: rgba(247,244,238,0.72);
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 20px auto 40px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.page-cta .btn-primary {
  border-color: rgba(247,244,238,0.5);
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.page-cta .btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* Sub-page responsive */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .partners-grid, .guide-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .partner-card:nth-child(3n) { border-right: 1px solid rgba(198,165,107,0.2); }
  .partner-card:nth-child(2n) { border-right: none; }
  .partner-card:nth-last-child(-n+3) { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(198,165,107,0.2); }
  .partner-card:nth-last-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: none; }
  .guide-card:nth-child(3n) { border-right: 1px solid rgba(46,52,64,0.12); }
  .guide-card:nth-child(2n) { border-right: none; }
  .guide-card:nth-last-child(-n+3) { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(46,52,64,0.12); }
  .guide-card:nth-last-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: none; }
  .contact-info-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; padding-bottom: 30px; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .page-hero { padding: 110px 20px 60px; }
  .page-hero-title { font-size: clamp(38px, 10vw, 60px); }
  .page-hero-sub { font-size: 17px; }
  .stack-item { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 8px; padding: 32px 0; }
  .stack-num { font-size: 26px; }
  .stack-title { font-size: 22px; }
  .criteria-list li { font-size: 18px; gap: 16px; }
  .partners-grid, .guide-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .partner-card, .guide-card {
    border-right: none !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(198,165,107,0.2) !important;
  }
  .partner-card:last-child, .guide-card:last-child { border-bottom: none !important; }
  .prose-lead { font-size: 19px; }
  .prose-body { font-size: 15.5px; }
}