/* ============================================================================
   SCALE ATELIER — Stylesheet
   Palette, type, and spacing follow the brand guidelines.
   You normally won't need to edit this file — content lives in index.html.
   ============================================================================ */

/* ----- Design tokens ----------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  --black:      #0D0D0D;
  --charcoal:   #1A1A1A;
  --charcoal-2: #141414;
  --gold:       #D4AF37;   /* brand base */
  --gold-hi:    #F2E4B3;   /* champagne highlight */
  --gold-soft:  #E6CC74;
  --gold-deep:  #A9822A;   /* antique shadow */
  --gold-shadow:#6E5518;
  --ivory:      #F6F4EF;
  --soft-gray:  #E5E5E5;

  /* Metallic gold gradients (use these instead of flat gold for a premium sheen) */
  --gold-grad:  linear-gradient(135deg, #F2E4B3 0%, #D4AF37 34%, #A9822A 58%, #E6CC74 100%);
  --gold-sheen: linear-gradient(180deg, #F2E4B3 0%, #D4AF37 42%, #A9822A 60%, #E6CC74 100%);

  --text:       #EDEBE6;
  --text-dim:   rgba(237, 235, 230, 0.62);
  --line:       rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
  --line-soft:  rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);

  --serif: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
  --sans:  "Montserrat", -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

  --container: 1200px;
  --gutter: clamp(1.25rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  --section-y: clamp(4.5rem, 11vw, 9rem);

  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

/* ----- Reset / base ------------------------------------------------------ */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
h1, h2, h3 { margin: 0; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; overflow-wrap: break-word; }
p { margin: 0; }
ul, ol { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; }
::selection { background: var(--gold); color: var(--black); }

/* ----- Film-grain texture overlay (premium filmic feel) ------------------ */
body::before {
  content: ""; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9998; pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.05; mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.82' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* ----- Layout helpers ---------------------------------------------------- */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--container); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--gutter); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.narrow { max-width: 820px; }
.section { padding-block: var(--section-y); position: relative; }
.center { text-align: center; }

/* ----- Typography helpers ------------------------------------------------ */
.eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.26em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.eyebrow--center { text-align: center; }
.gold, .gold-italic {
  background: var(--gold-grad); background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.gold-italic { font-style: italic; }
.hero__title .gold-italic, .statement .gold-italic { animation: shimmer 7s linear infinite; }
@keyframes shimmer { to { background-position: 200% center; } }
.muted { color: var(--text-dim); }
.note { display: inline-block; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--gold-deep); letter-spacing: 0.04em; font-style: italic; }

.section-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.lead { max-width: 56ch; color: var(--text-dim); font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.15rem); margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.lead.center { margin-inline: auto; }

.section-head { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); }

/* ----- Buttons ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.6rem; border: 1px solid transparent; border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), background 0.4s var(--ease), color 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn--gold {
  background: var(--gold-grad); background-size: 170% 170%; background-position: 0% 50%;
  color: #1a1204; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.4), 0 10px 26px -14px rgba(212,175,55,0.6);
}
.btn--gold::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 35%, rgba(255,255,255,0.55) 50%, transparent 65%);
  transform: translateX(-130%); transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease);
}
.btn--gold:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); background-position: 100% 50%; box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.5), 0 16px 34px -12px rgba(212,175,55,0.7); }
.btn--gold:hover::after { transform: translateX(130%); }
.btn--ghost { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.22); color: var(--text); }
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn--lg { padding: 1.05rem 2rem; font-size: 0.82rem; }
.btn--sm { padding: 0.65rem 1.2rem; font-size: 0.72rem; }
.btn--block { width: 100%; }

/* ============================================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ============================================================================ */
.nav {
  position: fixed; inset: 0 0 auto 0; z-index: 100;
  padding-block: 1.2rem;
  transition: background 0.4s var(--ease), padding 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ease);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  padding-block: 0.75rem; border-bottom-color: var(--line-soft);
}
.nav__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1.5rem; }
.nav__brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; }
.nav__mark { width: 30px; height: auto; }
.nav__name { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.28em; }
.nav__links { display: flex; gap: 2.2rem; }
.nav__links a { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-dim); transition: color 0.3s var(--ease); position: relative; }
.nav__links a::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -6px; width: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); transition: width 0.35s var(--ease); }
.nav__links a:hover { color: var(--text); }
.nav__links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }

.nav__toggle { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; background: none; border: 0; padding: 6px; }
.nav__toggle span { width: 26px; height: 2px; background: var(--text); transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), opacity 0.35s var(--ease); }
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

.nav__mobile {
  display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; padding: 2rem var(--gutter) 2.5rem;
  background: rgba(13,13,13,0.97); backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}
.nav__mobile a { font-size: 1.1rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text); }
.nav__mobile.open { display: flex; animation: fade 0.4s var(--ease); }

/* ============================================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================================ */
.hero { position: relative; min-height: 100svh; display: flex; align-items: center; overflow: hidden; }
.hero__bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background-image: url("../assets/images/hero.jpg");
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  transform: scale(1.08); filter: blur(4px) brightness(0.7);
}
.hero__bg::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8,8,8,0.96) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.9) 45%, rgba(8,8,8,0.78) 100%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(8,8,8,0.92), transparent 55%);
}
.hero__glow {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(55% 55% at 80% 40%, rgba(212,175,55,0.20), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(50% 60% at 6% 92%, rgba(212,175,55,0.08), transparent 60%);
}
.hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 0.65fr; align-items: center; gap: 2rem; padding-top: 6rem; padding-bottom: 4rem; }
.hero__title { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 7.5vw, 6rem); letter-spacing: -0.015em; margin-bottom: 1.8rem; }
.hero__sub { max-width: 46ch; color: var(--text-dim); font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem); }
.hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 2.6rem; }

/* Hero feature image (framed premium café) */
.hero__figure { position: relative; }
.hero__figure img {
  width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -30px rgba(0,0,0,0.8), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
}
.hero__figure::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -10px; z-index: -1; border-radius: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.35), transparent 55%);
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.hero__figure-tag {
  position: absolute; left: 1rem; bottom: 1rem; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem; font-size: 0.66rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text);
  background: rgba(13,13,13,0.55); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: 2px;
}
.hero__figure-tag img { width: 16px; height: auto; aspect-ratio: auto; border: 0; box-shadow: none; border-radius: 0; }

.hero__scroll { position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 2rem; transform: translateX(-50%); z-index: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 0.3em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-dim); }
.hero__scroll i { width: 1px; height: 40px; background: linear-gradient(var(--gold), transparent); animation: pulse 2s var(--ease) infinite; }
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100% { opacity: 0.3; transform: scaleY(0.6);} 50% { opacity: 1; transform: scaleY(1);} }

/* ============================================================================
   THE GAP (statement)
   ============================================================================ */
.gap { text-align: center; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.statement { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5vw, 3.1rem); line-height: 1.25; letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin-bottom: 2rem; }

/* ============================================================================
   PHILOSOPHY CHAIN
   ============================================================================ */
.philosophy { background: var(--charcoal-2); }
.chain { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 0; margin-top: 1rem; }
.chain__step { position: relative; padding: 2rem 1.5rem 2rem 0; }
.chain__step + .chain__step { padding-left: 1.5rem; border-left: 1px solid var(--line); }
.chain__num { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1rem; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.1em; }
.chain__step h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; margin: 0.8rem 0 0.6rem; }
.chain__step p { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 0.92rem; }
.chain__step--end h3 { color: var(--gold); }

/* ============================================================================
   SERVICES
   ============================================================================ */
.cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1px; background: var(--line-soft); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.card { position: relative; background: var(--black); padding: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.8rem); transition: background 0.4s var(--ease); overflow: hidden; }
.card::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px; background: var(--gold-grad); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform 0.55s var(--ease); }
.card:hover { background: #111; }
.card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.card:hover .card__icon { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212,175,55,0.06); }
.card__icon { display: inline-flex; width: 46px; height: 46px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--gold); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 50%; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.card__icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.7rem; }
.card p { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ============================================================================
   APPROACH — PROCESS (image-driven, alternating)
   ============================================================================ */
.approach { background: var(--charcoal-2); }
.process { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 6rem); }
.process__step { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem); align-items: center; }
.process__step--rev .process__media { order: 2; }
.process__media { position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.process__media img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.9s var(--ease); }
.process__step:hover .process__media img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.process__media::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(8,8,8,0.35), transparent 55%); pointer-events: none; }
.process__n {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; z-index: 1;
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); line-height: 1;
  padding: 1rem 1.4rem; color: #1a1204; background: var(--gold-grad);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -12px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}
.process__label { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.24em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.process__body h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); line-height: 1.18; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.process__body p { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 1.3vw, 1.08rem); max-width: 46ch; }

/* ============================================================================
   VALUES
   ============================================================================ */
.values__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); }
.value { padding: 1.8rem; border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: 3px; transition: border-color 0.4s var(--ease), transform 0.4s var(--ease); }
.value:hover { border-color: var(--line); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.value svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.value h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.value p { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 0.92rem; }

/* ============================================================================
   WORK GALLERY
   ============================================================================ */
.work { background: var(--charcoal-2); }
.gallery { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(0.8rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem); }
.gallery__item { position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 3px; margin: 0; }
.gallery__item img { width: 100%; height: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease); }
.gallery__item:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.gallery__item figcaption {
  position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; right: 0; padding: 1.5rem 1.2rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text);
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0,0,0,0.75)); opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease), transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.gallery__item:hover figcaption { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.work__cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 3rem; }

/* ============================================================================
   PROOF (metrics + quotes)
   ============================================================================ */
.metrics { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem); text-align: center; }
.metric { padding: 1.5rem 0.5rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.metric__num { display: block; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); line-height: 1;
  background: var(--gold-grad); background-size: 200% auto; -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: var(--gold); }
.metric p { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }

.quotes { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 2rem); }
.quote { margin: 0; padding: 2rem; border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: 3px; background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02), transparent); }
.quote p { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.08rem; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--text); }
.quote footer { margin-top: 1.5rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.2rem; }
.quote__name { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.quote__role { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }

/* ============================================================================
   WHO IT'S FOR  (ivory light-break section)
   ============================================================================ */
.who { background: var(--ivory); color: var(--black); }
.who .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.who .section-title { color: var(--black); }
.who .lead { color: rgba(13,13,13,0.66); }
.who__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 6rem); align-items: center; }
.who__list { display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
.who__list li { position: relative; padding-left: 2rem; font-size: 1.05rem; color: #2a2a2a; }
.who__list li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.55em; width: 12px; height: 12px; border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-deep); transform: rotate(45deg); }

/* ============================================================================
   ABOUT / FOUNDERS
   ============================================================================ */
.founders { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem); max-width: 880px; }
.founder__photo { overflow: hidden; border-radius: 3px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.founder__photo img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; object-fit: cover; }
.founder h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.5rem; }
.founder__role { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.82rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0.4rem 0 1rem; }
.founder__bio { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ============================================================================
   CONTACT
   ============================================================================ */
.contact { overflow: hidden; }
.contact__glow { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(55% 60% at 85% 15%, rgba(212,175,55,0.12), transparent 60%); z-index: 0; }
.contact__grid { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 6rem); align-items: start; }
.contact__direct { margin-top: 2.5rem; display: grid; gap: 1rem; }
.contact__direct li { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: baseline; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); padding-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.contact__direct span:first-child { min-width: 90px; font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }
.contact__direct a { transition: color 0.3s var(--ease); }
.contact__direct a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.contact__socials { display: flex; gap: 0.8rem; margin-top: 2rem; }

.contact__form { background: var(--charcoal-2); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: 4px; padding: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem); display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.2rem; }
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.field--half { grid-column: span 1; }
.field label { font-size: 0.74rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-dim); }
.field input, .field textarea {
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text);
  background: var(--black); border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: 2px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem; transition: border-color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(237,235,230,0.3); }
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--gold); }
.field textarea { resize: vertical; }
.contact__form .btn--block { grid-column: 1 / -1; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.form__status { grid-column: 1 / -1; text-align: center; font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 0.3rem; min-height: 1.2em; }
.form__status.ok { color: var(--gold); }
.form__status.err { color: #e6836a; }

/* ============================================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================================ */
.footer { background: #080808; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft); padding-block: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 2rem; }
.footer__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; padding-bottom: 3rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.footer__tag { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.footer__mantra { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.footer__nav, .footer__contact { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.9rem; }
.footer__nav a, .footer__contact a { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 0.88rem; transition: color 0.3s var(--ease); }
.footer__nav a:hover, .footer__contact a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer__base { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; padding-top: 2rem; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-dim); flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ============================================================================
   ATMOSPHERE BAND (full-bleed cinematic image + overlaid statement)
   ============================================================================ */
.atmosphere { position: relative; min-height: 74vh; display: flex; align-items: center; overflow: hidden; }
.atmosphere__bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background-image: url("../assets/images/atmosphere.jpg");
  background-size: cover; background-position: center; background-attachment: fixed;
}
.atmosphere__bg::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(8,8,8,0.92) 0%, rgba(8,8,8,0.72) 45%, rgba(8,8,8,0.4) 100%); }
.atmosphere__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.atmosphere h2 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 500; font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4.6vw, 3.4rem); line-height: 1.2; max-width: 18ch; }
.atmosphere p { color: var(--text-dim); margin-top: 1.4rem; max-width: 46ch; }

/* ----- Decorative ascending-mark watermark ------------------------------- */
.watermark { position: absolute; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0.05; width: min(36vw, 480px); }
.watermark--tr { top: 7%; right: 3%; }
.watermark--bl { bottom: 6%; left: 3%; }

/* ----- Gold divider with center mark ------------------------------------- */
.divider { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 1.1rem; padding-block: 0.5rem; }
.divider::before, .divider::after { content: ""; height: 1px; width: min(26vw, 200px); }
.divider::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-deep)); }
.divider::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-deep), transparent); }
.divider i { width: 9px; height: 9px; border: 1px solid var(--gold); transform: rotate(45deg); display: block; }

/* ============================================================================
   REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================================ */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(34px); transition: opacity 1s var(--ease), transform 1s var(--ease); will-change: opacity, transform; }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal--left { transform: translateX(-46px); }
.reveal--right { transform: translateX(46px); }
.reveal--up { transform: translateY(60px); }
.reveal--left.in, .reveal--right.in, .reveal--up.in { transform: none; }
@keyframes fade { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }

/* Staggered children (grids) */
[data-stagger] > * { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease), transform 0.8s var(--ease); }
[data-stagger].in > * { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
[data-stagger].in > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.00s; }
[data-stagger].in > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.07s; }
[data-stagger].in > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.14s; }
[data-stagger].in > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.21s; }
[data-stagger].in > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.28s; }
[data-stagger].in > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.35s; }
[data-stagger].in > *:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.42s; }
[data-stagger].in > *:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.49s; }

/* Scroll progress bar */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 3px; width: 0; z-index: 200;
  background: var(--gold-grad); box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212,175,55,0.6);
  transition: width 0.1s linear; pointer-events: none;
}
[data-parallax] { will-change: transform; }

/* ============================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero { min-height: auto; }
  .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; padding-top: 8rem; padding-bottom: 4rem; }
  .hero__figure { max-width: 480px; }
  .hero__figure img { aspect-ratio: 16 / 11; }
  .process__step { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.6rem; }
  .process__step--rev .process__media { order: 0; }
  .chain { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .chain__step { border-left: 0 !important; padding-left: 0 !important; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .journey { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); row-gap: 2.5rem; }
  .cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .values__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .metrics { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .quotes { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 640px; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .nav__links, .nav__cta { display: none; }
  .nav__toggle { display: flex; }
  .gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .who__grid, .contact__grid, .founders { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .contact__form { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .field--half { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .atmosphere__bg { background-attachment: scroll; }
  .atmosphere { min-height: 60vh; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  /* Let big headings wrap naturally instead of being forced onto long lines */
  .hero__title br, .statement br, .section-title br { display: none; }
  .hero__title { font-size: clamp(2.05rem, 9vw, 2.9rem); }
  .statement { font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 6.5vw, 2.2rem); }
}
@media (max-width: 460px) {
  .chain { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .journey { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .values__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .metrics { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .gallery { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ----- Reduced motion ---------------------------------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  * { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
  .reveal, .reveal--left, .reveal--right, .reveal--up { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  [data-stagger] > * { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  [data-parallax] { transform: none !important; }
}

/* ============================================================================
   SPLASH / BRAND PRELOADER  (overlay only — does not affect the site below)
   ============================================================================ */
.splash {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 10000;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: #0D0D0D; opacity: 1; will-change: opacity;
  /* hold the finished logo, then fade the whole overlay out (reveals page) */
  animation: splashOut 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 2.3s forwards;
}
.splash__logo {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; padding: 1.5rem;
  animation: splashLift 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 2.3s forwards; /* gentle upward drift on exit */
}
.splash__mark { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; gap: clamp(6px, 1vw, 10px); height: clamp(64px, 11vw, 104px); }
.splash__mark .sbar {
  width: clamp(14px, 2.4vw, 24px); background: var(--gold-grad);
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.splash__mark .sbar-1 { height: 48%;  clip-path: polygon(0 16%, 100% 10%, 100% 100%, 0 100%); animation: splashRise 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1) 0.15s forwards; }
.splash__mark .sbar-2 { height: 72%;  clip-path: polygon(0 10%, 100% 4%, 100% 100%, 0 100%); animation: splashRise 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1) 0.30s forwards; }
.splash__mark .sbar-3 { height: 100%; clip-path: polygon(0 6%, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);   animation: splashRise 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1) 0.45s forwards; }
.splash__word {
  margin-top: 1.6rem; font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 3.4vw, 1.7rem); letter-spacing: 0.3em; text-indent: 0.3em; color: var(--text);
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); will-change: opacity, transform;
  animation: splashRise 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1) 0.95s forwards;
}
.splash__rule {
  display: block; width: 46px; height: 1px; margin-top: 1.1rem; background: var(--gold-deep);
  opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0.4); transform-origin: center;
  animation: splashRule 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1) 1.15s forwards;
}
.splash__tag {
  margin-top: 1rem; font-family: var(--sans); font-size: clamp(0.6rem, 1.6vw, 0.72rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-dim);
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); will-change: opacity, transform;
  animation: splashRise 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1) 1.35s forwards;
}
@keyframes splashRise { to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
@keyframes splashRule { to { opacity: 1; transform: scaleX(1); } }
@keyframes splashLift { to { transform: translateY(-10px); } }
@keyframes splashOut  { to { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; } }

html.splash-lock { overflow: hidden; }

/* Reduced motion: no stagger/drift — show the logo, then a simple fade-out */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .splash { animation: splashOut 0.6s ease 1.4s forwards !important; }
  .splash__logo { animation: none !important; transform: none !important; }
  .splash__mark .sbar, .splash__word, .splash__rule, .splash__tag {
    animation: none !important; opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important;
  }
}