/* ==========================================================================
   HETAL OSWAL — MINIMAL PREMIUM PORTFOLIO
   Palette: Pure White · Warm Gold · Charcoal
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;1,400;1,500&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Palette */
  --white:       #FFFFFF;
  --off-white:   #FAFAF8;
  --surface:     #F4F3F0;
  --gold:        #C5A260;
  --gold-light:  #D4B87A;
  --gold-pale:   #EDE0C4;
  --charcoal:    #141414;
  --ink:         #1C1C1C;
  --muted:       #6B6B6B;
  --faint:       #A0A0A0;
  --line:        #E8E4DC;
  --dark-bg:     #111111;
  --dark-mid:    #1A1A1A;
  --dark-line:   #2A2A2A;
  --dark-text:   #F0EDE6;
  --dark-muted:  #888888;

  --serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --sans:  'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --nav-h: 68px;
  --ease:  cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; perspective: 1200px; }
body {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.container { width: min(88%, 1200px); margin-inline: auto; }

/* ── Scroll Progress Bar ── */
#scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; z-index: 9999;
  height: 2.5px; width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: shimmerProgress 2s linear infinite;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes shimmerProgress {
  0%   { background-position: 200% center; }
  100% { background-position: -200% center; }
}


/* ── Scroll Animations ── */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(36px);
  transition: opacity 0.9s var(--ease), transform 0.9s var(--ease);
}
.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-40px);
  transition: opacity 0.9s var(--ease), transform 0.9s var(--ease);
}
.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateX(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.9s var(--ease), transform 0.9s var(--ease);
}
.reveal-scale {
  opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.94);
  transition: opacity 0.9s var(--ease), transform 0.9s var(--ease);
}
.reveal-skew {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px) skewY(2deg);
  transition: opacity 0.9s var(--ease), transform 0.9s var(--ease);
}
.reveal-clip {
  clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0);
  transition: clip-path 0.9s var(--ease);
}
.reveal-flip {
  opacity: 0; transform: rotateX(-12deg) translateY(24px);
  transform-origin: top center;
  transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease), transform 0.8s var(--ease);
}
.reveal.visible, .reveal-left.visible, .reveal-right.visible, .reveal-scale.visible {
  opacity: 1; transform: none;
}
.reveal-skew.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal-clip.visible { clip-path: inset(0 0 0% 0); }
.reveal-flip.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

.d1 { transition-delay: 0.06s; }
.d2 { transition-delay: 0.14s; }
.d3 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.d4 { transition-delay: 0.34s; }
.d5 { transition-delay: 0.46s; }
.d6 { transition-delay: 0.58s; }

/* ── Split Text Headline ── */
.split-text .char {
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(60%) rotateX(-40deg);
  transform-origin: bottom center;
  transition: opacity 0.55s var(--ease), transform 0.55s var(--ease);
}
.split-text.visible .char { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ── Section Divider Lines ── */
.animated-line {
  height: 1px; background: var(--gold-pale);
  width: 0; transition: width 1.1s var(--ease);
}
.animated-line.visible { width: 100%; }

/* ── Floating Orbs (decorative) ── */
.orb {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  animation: orbDrift 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes orbDrift {
  0%   { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  100% { transform: translate(20px, -30px) scale(1.08); }
}



/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   NAVBAR
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.navbar {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%;
  height: var(--nav-h);
  z-index: 900;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(1.3);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(1.3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232, 228, 220, 0.6);
  transition: background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}
.nav-container {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 100%;
}
.brand-logo { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.brand-logo-name {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1;
}
.brand-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.58rem; font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--faint); margin-top: 4px;
}
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 2.4rem; list-style: none; }
.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em; color: var(--muted);
  position: relative; padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: color 0.25s;
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: width 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active { color: var(--charcoal); }
.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after { width: 100%; }

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px;
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 4px;
}
.mobile-toggle span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--charcoal); transition: 0.3s; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   HERO
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero-section {
  padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 5rem);
  padding-bottom: 6rem;
  min-height: 92vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.67rem; font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.hero-eyebrow::before {
  content: ''; display: block;
  width: 26px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold);
}

.hero-headline {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.2vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: 1rem; color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.82;
  max-width: 460px; margin-bottom: 2.4rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.hero-cta-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Portrait */
.arch-frame-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%; max-width: 390px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.arch-ring {
  position: absolute; top: -16px; right: -16px;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  border-radius: 200px 200px 0 0;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-pale);
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
}
.arch-backdrop {
  position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: var(--charcoal);
  border-radius: 200px 200px 0 0;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
}
.arch-frame {
  position: relative; width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4.1;
  border-radius: 200px 200px 0 0;
  overflow: hidden; z-index: 3;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
}
.arch-frame img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: center top;
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease);
}
.arch-frame-wrapper:hover .arch-frame { transform: translate(4px, 4px); }
.arch-frame-wrapper:hover .arch-backdrop { transform: translate(-4px, -4px); }
.arch-frame-wrapper:hover .arch-ring { transform: translate(4px, -4px); }
.arch-frame-wrapper:hover .arch-frame img { transform: scale(1.04); }

/* Floating label */
.arch-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: 2.5rem; left: -1.5rem;
  z-index: 4;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 9px 18px;
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(197, 162, 96, 0.28);
  animation: floatBadge 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes floatBadge {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}

/* ── Buttons ── */
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  background: var(--charcoal); color: var(--white);
  border: none; border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.btn-primary svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: #2A2A2A;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
}
.btn-primary:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

.btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  background: transparent; color: var(--charcoal);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--charcoal); border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--charcoal); color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   HORIZONTAL DIVIDER
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.gold-divider {
  width: 100%; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--gold-pale) 30%, var(--gold-pale) 70%, transparent 100%);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   BIO SECTION
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.bio-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.bio-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -120px; right: -120px;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197,162,96,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: orbDrift 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.editorial-rows { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3.5rem; }
.editorial-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 190px 1fr;
  gap: 4rem; align-items: start;
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.editorial-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
.row-label {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 400;
  font-style: italic; color: var(--charcoal);
  padding-top: 4px;
  position: relative;
}
.row-label::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: -8px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--gold);
  transition: width 0.8s var(--ease) 0.3s;
}
.reveal-left.visible ~ .reveal .row-label::after,
.editorial-row:has(.visible) .row-label::after { width: 40px; }
.row-content {
  font-size: 1.03rem; color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.82; font-weight: 300;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.row-content p + p { margin-top: 1rem; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICES — DARK
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.services-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  background: var(--dark-bg);
}
.services-section .section-title  { color: var(--dark-text); }
.services-section .section-desc   { color: var(--dark-muted); }

.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.64rem; font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}
.section-eyebrow::before {
  content: ''; display: block;
  width: 22px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold);
}
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.6vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--charcoal); line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}
.section-desc {
  font-size: 0.97rem; font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.78; color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 500px; letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.section-header { margin-bottom: 3.5rem; }

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--dark-line);
  border: 1px solid var(--dark-line);
}
.service-card {
  background: var(--dark-mid);
  padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; width: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: width 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.service-card:hover { background: #222; }
.service-card:hover::before { width: 100%; }

.service-number {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--gold);
  font-style: italic; font-weight: 400;
}
.service-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--dark-text); line-height: 1.3;
}
.service-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--dark-muted);
  line-height: 1.72; font-weight: 300;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   WRITINGS
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.writings-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.writings-section .section-title { color: var(--charcoal); }
.writings-section .section-desc  { color: var(--muted); }

.writings-header {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.filter-bar { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.filter-btn {
  background: transparent; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 7px 18px; border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.76rem; font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em; color: var(--muted);
  cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.filter-btn:hover { border-color: var(--charcoal); color: var(--charcoal); }
.filter-btn.active { background: var(--charcoal); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--charcoal); }

.writings-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.6rem;
}

.writing-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  cursor: pointer; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.25s;
  position: relative;
}
.writing-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(197,162,96,0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.writing-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.writing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.012);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 56px -14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.card-image-wrap {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; overflow: hidden;
  position: relative; background: var(--surface);
}
.card-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.65s var(--ease);
}
.writing-card:hover .card-image-wrap img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.card-tag {
  position: absolute; bottom: 12px; left: 12px;
  background: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.88);
  color: rgba(240, 237, 230, 0.92);
  padding: 4px 11px; font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.card-body {
  padding: 1.6rem 1.7rem 1.8rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1;
}
.card-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--charcoal); line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}
.card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.72; font-weight: 300;
  flex-grow: 1; margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.card-cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.71rem; font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--gold);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: 1rem;
  transition: gap 0.25s ease;
}
.card-cta::after { content: '→'; transition: transform 0.25s ease; }
.writing-card:hover .card-cta { gap: 10px; }
.writing-card:hover .card-cta::after { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   BRANDS
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.brands-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  background: var(--surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.brands-section .section-title { color: var(--charcoal); }
.brands-section .section-desc  { color: var(--muted); }

.brand-showcase-container {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
}
.brand-showcase-container img {
  width: 100%; max-width: 1040px; margin: 0 auto; display: block;
}

.brands-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1px; background: var(--line);
  border: 1px solid var(--line); margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
.brand-card {
  background: var(--surface); padding: 1.7rem 1.2rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; text-align: center; gap: 0.3rem;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.brand-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: bottom;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
  z-index: 0;
}
.brand-card:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.brand-card:hover { background: var(--white); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }
.brand-card:hover .brand-name { color: var(--white); }
.brand-card:hover .brand-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 400; color: var(--charcoal);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.brand-sub {
  font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; color: var(--faint);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT — DARK
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-section {
  padding: 7rem 0 5rem;
  background: var(--dark-bg);
}
.contact-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.64rem; font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.contact-eyebrow::before {
  content: ''; display: block; width: 22px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold);
}
.contact-headline {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3rem); font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--dark-text); letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.contact-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 5rem; align-items: start;
}
.contact-lead {
  font-size: 0.97rem; color: var(--dark-muted);
  font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.8;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em; margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.contact-methods { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.contact-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--dark-muted);
  transition: color 0.2s ease; letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.contact-item:hover { color: var(--dark-text); }
.contact-item svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--gold); }

.contact-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.1rem; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; }
.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: rgba(136, 136, 136, 0.7);
}
.form-input, .form-textarea {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid #252525;
  border-radius: 0; padding: 12px 15px;
  color: var(--dark-text); font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 300; outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.form-input::placeholder, .form-textarea::placeholder {
  color: rgba(136, 136, 136, 0.4);
}
.form-input:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(197, 162, 96, 0.04);
}
.form-textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 115px; line-height: 1.6; }
.btn-submit {
  background: var(--gold); border: none; padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 100px; font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.76rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--charcoal); cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease); margin-top: 0.4rem;
}
.btn-submit:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(197, 162, 96, 0.25);
}

.site-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--dark-line); margin-top: 5rem;
  padding-top: 1.8rem; display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center; font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: rgba(136, 136, 136, 0.45); letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   MODAL
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  z-index: 2000; display: flex;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease; padding: 2rem 1rem;
}
.modal-backdrop.active { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.modal-container {
  background: var(--white); width: 100%; max-width: 740px;
  max-height: 86vh; overflow-y: auto; padding: 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: transform 0.38s var(--ease);
}
.modal-backdrop.active .modal-container { transform: translateY(0); }
.modal-close {
  position: absolute; top: 1.6rem; right: 1.6rem;
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  width: 32px; height: 32px; display: flex;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--charcoal);
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.modal-close:hover { background: var(--charcoal); color: var(--white); }
.modal-tag {
  display: block; font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.modal-title {
  font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.85rem; font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: var(--charcoal);
  line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.modal-meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--faint);
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem; padding-bottom: 1.4rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.modal-body { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.82; font-weight: 300; }
.modal-body p + p { margin-top: 1.1rem; }
.modal-body strong { font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); }

.toast-notification {
  position: fixed; bottom: 2rem; right: 2rem;
  background: var(--charcoal); color: var(--white);
  padding: 11px 20px; font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  z-index: 3000; transform: translateY(80px); opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.toast-notification.show { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .brands-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .stats-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3.5rem; text-align: center; }
  .hero-lead { margin-inline: auto; }
  .hero-cta-row { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
  .arch-frame-wrapper { max-width: 320px; }
  .arch-badge { left: -0.5rem; }
  .editorial-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.7rem; }
  .writings-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .stats-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: none; position: absolute;
    top: var(--nav-h); left: 0; width: 100%;
    background: var(--white); flex-direction: column;
    padding: 2rem; gap: 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  }
  .nav-links.active { display: flex; }
  .mobile-toggle { display: flex; }
  .writings-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .brands-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .modal-container { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
  .stats-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  #cursor-dot, #cursor-ring { display: none; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   SECTION TRANSITION OVERLAYS
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.section-wipe {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.section-wipe::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: var(--gold-pale);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  animation: wipeReveal 0.9s var(--ease) forwards;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes wipeReveal {
  0%   { transform: translateX(-100%); }
  50%  { transform: translateX(0%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(100%); }
}

/* ── Service card number hover glow ── */
.service-card:hover .service-number {
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(197,162,96,0.5);
}

/* ── Scroll-triggered line draw ── */
.line-draw {
  position: relative;
}
.line-draw::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px; left: 0;
  height: 1px;
  width: 0;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: width 1.2s var(--ease);
}
.line-draw.visible::after { width: 100%; }