/* Design System CSS Variables (Use These Exact Variables) */

:root {
  /* Colors - Base */
  --color-primary: #1A1A1A;
  --color-secondary: #808080;
  --color-accent: #6E5C52;
  --color-neutral-light: #F5F5F5;
  --color-neutral-dark: #2D2D2D;
  --color-background: #F5F5F5;
  --color-text: #2D2D2D;

  /* Colors - Variations (for sophistication) */
  --color-primary-light: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.1);
  --color-primary-dark: #1A1A1A;
  --color-overlay-light: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.05);
  --color-overlay-dark: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.15);

  /* Typography - Fonts */
  --font-heading: Cormorant Garamond, serif;
  --font-body: Lato, sans-serif;

  /* Typography - Weights (use variety!) */
  --font-weight-light: 300;
  --font-weight-normal: 400;
  --font-weight-semibold: 600;
  --font-weight-bold: 700;

  /* Typography - Letter Spacing */
  --letter-spacing-tight: -0.02em;
  --letter-spacing-normal: 0;
  --letter-spacing-wide: 0.05em;
  --letter-spacing-wider: 0.1em;

  /* Typography - Line Height */
  --line-height-tight: 1.2;
  --line-height-normal: 1.5;
  --line-height-relaxed: 1.8;

  /* Shadows - Layered for depth (use multiple!) */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.24);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07), 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), 0 10px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --shadow-2xl: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);

  /* Spacing Scale (for rhythm) */
  --space-xs: 0.25rem;    /* 4px */
  --space-sm: 0.5rem;     /* 8px */
  --space-md: 1rem;       /* 16px */
  --space-lg: 2rem;       /* 32px */
  --space-xl: 4rem;       /* 64px */
  --space-2xl: 6rem;      /* 96px */
  --space-3xl: 8rem;      /* 128px */

  /* Container */
  --container-width: 1200px;
  --container-padding: var(--space-lg);

  /* Border Radius (vary for visual interest) */
  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius-md: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-2xl: 32px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Transitions (use appropriate timing) */
  --transition-fast: 150ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-base: 300ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-slow: 500ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-bounce: 500ms cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.265, 1.55);

  /* Z-index Scale (for layering) */
  --z-base: 1;
  --z-dropdown: 100;
  --z-sticky: 200;
  --z-overlay: 300;
  --z-modal: 400;
  --z-tooltip: 500;
}

/* Reset and Base Styles */
* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-background);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

.container {
  max-width: var(--container-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
}

/* Accessibility */
.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-width: 0;
}

/* Form Styles */
.form-message {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: none;
}

.form-message.success {
  background: #d1fae5;
  color: #065f46;
  border: 1px solid #10b981;
}

.form-message.error {
  background: #fee2e2;
  color: #991b1b;
  border: 1px solid #ef4444;
}


/* navigation Section */
/* AWARD-WINNING NAVIGATION STYLE - CHIC & REFINED */
:root {
  --nav-height: 90px;
  --nav-height-scrolled: 70px;
  --nav-bg: rgba(245, 245, 245, 0.92);
  --nav-text: #1A1A1A;
  --nav-accent: #6E5C52;
  --ease-elegant: cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
}

.navigation {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--nav-height);
  z-index: 1000;
  background: transparent;
  transition: all 0.5s var(--ease-elegant);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}

/* Scrolled State */
.navigation.is-scrolled {
  height: var(--nav-height-scrolled);
  background: var(--nav-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.05);
}

.navigation__container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-width, 1400px);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--container-padding, 2rem);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

/* BRAND IDENTITY */
.navigation__brand {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--nav-text);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1;
  z-index: 1002;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-elegant);
}

.navigation__logo-text {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--nav-text);
}

.navigation__logo-sub {
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--nav-accent);
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.navigation__brand:hover .navigation__logo-sub,
.navigation.is-scrolled .navigation__brand:hover .navigation__logo-sub {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* DESKTOP MENU */
.navigation__desktop {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .navigation__desktop {
    display: block;
  }
}

.navigation__list {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  align-items: center;
}

.navigation__link {
  position: relative;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--nav-text);
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Elegant Hover Effect - The "Strikethrough" Reveal */
.navigation__link::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--nav-accent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-elegant);
}

.navigation__link:hover {
  color: var(--nav-accent);
}

.navigation__link:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transform-origin: left;
}

/* Highlight Style for Contact (Subtle) */
.navigation__link--highlight {
  padding-left: 2px;
}

/* MOBILE TOGGLE */
.navigation__toggle {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  z-index: 1002;
  padding: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .navigation__toggle {
    display: none;
  }
}

.navigation__toggle-text {
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--nav-text);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.navigation__hamburger {
  width: 32px;
  height: 12px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.navigation__bar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--nav-text);
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-elegant);
}

/* Hamburger Animation State */
.navigation__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .navigation__toggle-text {
  color: #F5F5F5; /* Light color on dark menu bg */
}

.navigation__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .navigation__bar {
  background-color: #F5F5F5;
}

.navigation__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .navigation__bar:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(5.5px) rotate(45deg);
}

.navigation__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .navigation__bar:nth-child(2) {
  transform: translateY(-5.5px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* MOBILE OVERLAY - Chic & Immersive */
.navigation__mobile {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: #1A1A1A;
  z-index: 1001;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease-elegant), visibility 0.5s;
  /* Creative clip-path reveal */
  -webkit-clip-path: circle(0% at 100% 0%);
  clip-path: circle(0% at 100% 0%);
  transition: -webkit-clip-path 0.8s var(--ease-elegant), clip-path 0.8s var(--ease-elegant), opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.navigation__mobile.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  -webkit-clip-path: circle(150% at 100% 0%);
  clip-path: circle(150% at 100% 0%);
}

.navigation__mobile-content {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-width);
  padding: 0 2rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  position: relative;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .navigation__mobile-content {
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    align-items: end;
  }
}

.navigation__mobile-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.navigation__mobile-item {
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.navigation__mobile-link {
  display: inline-block;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #F5F5F5;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 3rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-weight: 300;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-elegant), color 0.3s ease;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

@media (min-width: 500px) {
  .navigation__mobile-link {
    font-size: 4rem;
  }
}

.navigation__mobile-num {
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--nav-accent);
  margin-right: 1.5rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.navigation__mobile-link:hover {
  color: var(--nav-accent);
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(20px) !important;
}

/* Staggered Animation for Mobile Menu Items */
.navigation__mobile.is-open .navigation__mobile-link {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.navigation__mobile.is-open .navigation__mobile-item:nth-child(1) .navigation__mobile-link { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.navigation__mobile.is-open .navigation__mobile-item:nth-child(2) .navigation__mobile-link { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.navigation__mobile.is-open .navigation__mobile-item:nth-child(3) .navigation__mobile-link { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.navigation__mobile.is-open .navigation__mobile-item:nth-child(4) .navigation__mobile-link { transition-delay: 0.25s; }
.navigation__mobile.is-open .navigation__mobile-item:nth-child(5) .navigation__mobile-link { transition-delay: 0.3s; }

.navigation__mobile-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: all 0.6s ease 0.4s;
}

.navigation__mobile.is-open .navigation__mobile-footer {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.navigation__mobile-contact {
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--nav-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.navigation__mobile-email {
  color: #F5F5F5;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ACCESSIBILITY: Reduced Motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .navigation__mobile {
    transition: visibility 0.1s, opacity 0.1s;
    -webkit-clip-path: none;
    clip-path: none;
  }
  .navigation__mobile-link,
  .navigation__mobile-footer,
  .navigation__logo-sub,
  .navigation__link::before {
    transition: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
  }
}

/* hero Section */
/* REFINED BOLD - Hero Section */
:root {
  --hero-bg: #F5F5F5;
  --hero-text: #1A1A1A;
  --hero-accent: #6E5C52;
  --hero-line-height: 1.1;
  --ease-out-expo: cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
}

.hero {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--hero-bg);
  color: var(--hero-text);
  min-height: 95vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 120px 0 80px;
}

/* Subtle grain texture overlay for premium feel */
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noiseFilter'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.65' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noiseFilter)' opacity='0.03'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero__container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-width, 1400px);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--container-padding, 2rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .hero__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 6rem;
  }
}

/* TYPOGRAPHY */
.hero__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--hero-accent);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.hero__separator {
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.hero__headline {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
  line-height: var(--hero-line-height);
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--hero-text);
}

.hero__line {
  display: block;
}

.hero__line--indent {
  margin-left: 1.5rem;
  color: #333;
  font-style: italic;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hero__line--indent {
    margin-left: 3rem;
  }
}

.hero__body {
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
}

.hero__description {
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #4A4A4A;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* ACTIONS */
.hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.hero__btn {
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
}

.hero__btn--primary {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--hero-text);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  border: 1px solid var(--hero-text);
}

.hero__btn--primary:hover {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--hero-text);
}

.hero__btn--text {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--hero-text);
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}

.hero__btn--text:hover {
  border-bottom-color: var(--hero-accent);
  color: var(--hero-accent);
}

.hero__arrow {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.hero__btn--text:hover .hero__arrow {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* TRUST INDICATORS */
.hero__trust {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  padding-top: 2rem;
}

.hero__trust-label {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--hero-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.hero__trust-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.hero__trust-item {
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #666;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  position: relative;
}

.hero__trust-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '/';
  position: absolute;
  right: -1rem;
  color: #ccc;
}

/* VISUAL / IMAGE */
.hero__visual {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  perspective: 1000px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .hero__visual {
    margin-top: 0;
    padding-left: 2rem;
  }
}

.hero__image-reveal {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* Asymmetric shape */
  -webkit-clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 90%, 0 100%);
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 90%, 0 100%);
  transition: clip-path 1.2s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.hero__image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  background-color: #E5E5E5;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero__image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  /* Filter to upscale the stock image */
  filter: grayscale(20%) sepia(10%) contrast(105%);
  transition: transform 1.5s ease-out;
}

/* Decorative Frame - "Quiet Luxury" Detail */
.hero__frame {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--hero-accent);
  opacity: 0.3;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 1s ease-out 0.2s;
}

/* Photo Credits */
.hero__credits {
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: #999;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  text-align: right;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.hero__credits a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ANIMATIONS */
.hero__fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

/* Staggered delays */
.hero__meta.hero__fade-in { transition-delay: 100ms; }
.hero__line.hero__fade-in:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 200ms; }
.hero__line.hero__fade-in:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 350ms; }
.hero__body.hero__fade-in { transition-delay: 500ms; }
.hero__trust.hero__fade-in { transition-delay: 650ms; }

.hero.is-loaded .hero__fade-in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.hero.is-loaded .hero__image-reveal {
  -webkit-clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}

.hero.is-loaded .hero__image {
  transform: scale(1.0);
}

.hero__image {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Responsive Tweaks */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero {
    padding: 100px 0 60px;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  
  .hero__headline {
    font-size: 3rem;
  }
  
  .hero__line--indent {
    margin-left: 0;
  }

  .hero__frame {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .hero__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .hero__trust-list {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  
  .hero__trust-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* about Section */
/* SECTION: ABOUT - Refined Editorial Layout */
.about {
  position: relative;
  padding: 120px 0;
  background-color: #F5F5F5; /* Mandatory warm neutral background */
  color: #1A1A1A; /* Primary Charcoal */
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about__container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1400px; /* Wider container for editorial feel */
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

/* --- HEADER --- */
.about__header {
  margin-bottom: 80px;
  max-width: 900px;
}

.about__label {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #6E5C52; /* Accent Deep Taupe */
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.about__title {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: #1A1A1A;
}

.about__title-italic {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #6E5C52; /* Subtle accent in headline */
}

/* --- MAIN CONTENT SPLIT --- */
.about__content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 6rem);
  margin-bottom: 100px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about__content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
  }
}

/* Left Column: Narrative */
.about__narrative {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.about__lead {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.about__text-block p {
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #4A4A4A;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about__text-block p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Quote Styling */
.about__quote {
  position: relative;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  padding: 2rem 0;
  margin: 1rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.1);
}

.about__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: fit-content;
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #1A1A1A;
  padding-bottom: 0.3rem;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.about__cta:hover {
  color: #6E5C52;
  border-color: #6E5C52;
}

/* Right Column: Visual */
.about__visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.about__image-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* No border-radius for cleaner, sharper chic look */
}

.about__image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.about__visual:hover .about__image {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.about__caption {
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #666;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  max-width: 90%;
}

.about__credit {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #999;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.about__credit a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: underline;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.about__credit a:hover {
  color: #1A1A1A;
}

/* Trust Grid - Minimalist */
.about__trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #E0E0E0;
}

.about__trust-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.about__trust-number {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #6E5C52;
  font-style: italic;
}

.about__trust-text {
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* --- VALUES SECTION --- */
.about__values {
  position: relative;
}

.about__values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #D1D1D1;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about__values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.about__value-card {
  padding: 3rem 2rem 0 2rem;
  border-left: 1px solid #D1D1D1;
}

.about__value-card:first-child {
  border-left: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about__value-card {
    padding: 2rem 0;
    border-left: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E0E0E0;
  }
  .about__value-card:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
}

.about__value-title {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about__value-desc {
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #555;
}

/* --- ANIMATIONS --- */
.about__fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease-out, transform 0.8s ease-out;
}

.about__fade-in.about__is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Animation Staggering */
.about__fade-in:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 100ms; }
.about__fade-in:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 200ms; }
.about__fade-in:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 300ms; }

/* Accessibility */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .about__fade-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }
  .about__image {
    transition: none;
  }
}

/* gallery Section */
/* AWARD-WINNING GALLERY SECTION */
.gallery {
  position: relative;
  padding: 120px 0;
  background-color: #F5F5F5; /* Soft gallery canvas */
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery__container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 5%;
}

/* --- Header --- */
.gallery__header {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-bottom: 100px;
}

.gallery__label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: #6E5C52; /* Deep Taupe Accent */
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 3rem;
}

.gallery__label::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  width: 2rem;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: #6E5C52;
}

.gallery__title {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.gallery__subtitle {
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #666;
  max-width: 600px;
}

/* --- The Editorial Grid (Masonry Feel) --- */
.gallery__grid {
  display: grid;
  /* STRICTLY 2 columns for 4 items */
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  column-gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  row-gap: 6rem;
  margin-bottom: 150px;
}

/* Item Staggering for Editorial Look */
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .gallery__card--offset {
    margin-top: 6rem;
  }
}

.gallery__card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.gallery__card-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5; /* Portrait editorial ratio */
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery__card-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.2, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gallery__card-image-wrapper:hover .gallery__card-image {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Lightbox Trigger Overlay */
.gallery__card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.2);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2;
}

.gallery__card-image-wrapper:hover .gallery__card-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.gallery__lightbox-trigger {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease 0.1s;
}

.gallery__lightbox-trigger::before, .gallery__lightbox-trigger::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  background: #1A1A1A;
}

.gallery__lightbox-trigger::before {
  width: 20px;
  height: 1px;
}
.gallery__lightbox-trigger::after {
  width: 1px;
  height: 20px;
}

.gallery__card-image-wrapper:hover .gallery__lightbox-trigger {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.gallery__card-content {
  position: relative;
  padding-right: 2rem;
}

.gallery__card-category {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #808080;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.gallery__card-title {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.gallery__card-desc {
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #555;
}

/* --- Featured Story --- */
.gallery__featured {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  background-color: #1A1A1A; /* Contrast section */
  color: #F5F5F5;
}

.gallery__featured-content {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 6rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.gallery__label--light {
  color: #E0E0E0;
  border-color: #E0E0E0;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.gallery__label--light::before {
  display: none;
}

.gallery__featured-title {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.gallery__featured-text {
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: #D4D4D4;
}

.gallery__quote {
  border-left: 1px solid #6E5C52;
  padding-left: 2rem;
  margin: 1rem 0 3rem 0;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #E0E0E0;
}

.gallery__button {
  align-self: flex-start;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid #F5F5F5;
  color: #F5F5F5;
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery__button:hover {
  background: #F5F5F5;
  color: #1A1A1A;
}

.gallery__featured-image-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 500px;
}

.gallery__featured-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.gallery__footer {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    text-align: right;
}
.gallery__photo-credits {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #999;
    font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
}
.gallery__photo-credits a {
    color: #666;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.gallery__photo-credits a:hover {
    border-bottom-color: #666;
}

/* --- Animation Classes --- */
.gallery__fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

.gallery__fade-in.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* --- Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .gallery__grid {
    column-gap: 2rem;
    row-gap: 4rem;
  }
  
  .gallery__card-image-wrapper {
    aspect-ratio: 1/1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .gallery__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* Stack on mobile */
    gap: 4rem;
  }

  .gallery__card--offset {
    margin-top: 0;
  }

  .gallery__featured {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .gallery__featured-image-container {
    order: -1;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    min-height: 300px;
  }
}

/* services Section */
/* AWARD-WINNING SERVICES SECTION - Refined Minimalist Grid */
.services {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #F5F5F5;
  padding: 120px 0;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.services__container {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
}

/* --- Header --- */
.services__header {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-bottom: 100px;
}

.services__label {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: #6E5C52;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.services__title {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: #1A1A1A;
}

.services__subtitle {
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #555;
  max-width: 600px;
}

/* --- Grid Layout --- */
.services__grid {
  display: grid;
  /* MANDATORY: Explicit 2-column grid for 4 items */
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.1);
}

/* --- Service Item Card --- */
.services__item {
  position: relative;
  padding: 60px 40px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.1);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.1);
  transition: background-color 0.4s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

/* Remove right border on even items for cleaner look */
.services__item:nth-child(2n) {
  border-right: none;
}

/* Remove right border on mobile/tablet when stacked */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .services__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .services__item {
    border-right: none;
    padding: 40px 0;
  }
}

.services__item:hover {
  background-color: #F0F0F0;
}

/* --- Item Header --- */
.services__item-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.services__number {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #6E5C52;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.services__item-title {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: right;
}

/* --- Image --- */
.services__image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: #E5E5E5;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  /* Grayscale by default for sophistication */
  filter: grayscale(100%);
  transition: filter 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}

.services__item:hover .services__image-wrapper {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
}

.services__image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.services__item:hover .services__image {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* --- Content --- */
.services__content {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.services__tagline {
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #1A1A1A;
}

.services__description {
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.services__benefits {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.services__benefits li {
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #6E5C52;
  background: rgba(110, 92, 82, 0.08);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
}

.services__link {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.services__link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: #6E5C52;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.services__item:hover .services__link::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transform-origin: left;
}

/* --- Impact & Footer --- */
.services__impact {
  margin-top: 100px;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.services__impact-text {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.services__cta-button {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: #1A1A1A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 1.25rem 2.5rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.services__cta-button:hover {
  background-color: #6E5C52;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.services__credits {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #999;
  text-align: center;
}

.services__credits a {
  color: #777;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;
}

/* --- Animations --- */
.services__fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

.services__fade-in.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.services__item:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.services__item:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.services__item:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.services__item:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

/* --- Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .services {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }
  
  .services__container {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }

  .services__title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }

  .services__item {
    padding: 40px 0;
  }
  
  .services__image-wrapper {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  
  .services__item-header {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

/* testimonials Section */
/* 
   SECTION: TESTIMONIALS
   Style: Editorial Feature + Grid
   Tone: Chic, Neutral, Upscale
*/

.testimonials {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #F5F5F5; /* Mandatory light neutral */
  padding: 120px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials__container {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}

/* --- HEADER --- */
.testimonials__header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 80px auto;
}

.testimonials__label {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: #6E5C52; /* Accent Taupe */
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.testimonials__title {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #1A1A1A; /* Primary Charcoal */
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.testimonials__subtitle {
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #555;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* --- FEATURED STORY (JAMES) --- */
.testimonials__feature {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  /* High-end distinctiveness */
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

.testimonials__feature-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 500px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials__feature-image {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.testimonials__feature:hover .testimonials__feature-image {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.testimonials__feature-content {
  position: relative;
  padding: 80px 60px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  border-left: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
}

.testimonials__feature-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.testimonials__feature-tag {
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #999;
}

.testimonials__feature-result {
  text-align: right;
}

.testimonials__stat {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #6E5C52;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.testimonials__stat-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #999;
}

.testimonials__feature-quote {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonials__feature-story {
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  max-width: 90%;
}

.testimonials__author-name {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.testimonials__author-role {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #888;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* --- GRID (3 ITEMS) --- */
.testimonials__grid {
  display: grid;
  /* MANDATORY: Explicit 3 columns */
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.testimonials__card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 40px 30px;
  background-color: transparent;
  border-top: 1px solid #dcdcdc;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonials__card:hover {
  border-color: #6E5C52;
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.testimonials__card-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: #6E5C52;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.testimonials__card-quote {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #333;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonials__card-author {
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #808080;
}

/* --- CTA --- */
.testimonials__cta {
  text-align: center;
}

.testimonials__button {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 1.2rem 2.5rem;
  background-color: #1A1A1A;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.testimonials__button:hover {
  background-color: #6E5C52;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.photo-credits {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #aaa;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
}
.photo-credits a { color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; }

/* --- ANIMATION --- */
.testimonials__fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

.testimonials__fade-in.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.testimonials__grid .testimonials__fade-in:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.testimonials__grid .testimonials__fade-in:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }

/* --- RESPONSIVE --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .testimonials__feature {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .testimonials__feature-image-wrapper {
    min-height: 400px;
  }
  .testimonials__feature-content {
    padding: 40px;
    border-left: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonials__grid {
    /* Tablet: 2 columns if 3 items looks crowded, but typically stick to grid or scroll */
    /* Let's use horizontal scroll for mobile-feel on tablet, or 1 column stack */
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .testimonials__card {
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
    padding: 30px 0;
  }
  .testimonials__title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .testimonials__fade-in {
    transition: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* contact Section */
/* 
   SECTION: Contact
   THEME: Chic, Neutral, Upscale, Refined
   PATTERN: Asymmetric Split with Architectural Typography
*/

.contact {
  position: relative;
  padding: 120px 0;
  background-color: #F5F5F5; /* Mandatory Base */
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact__container {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}

/* GRID LAYOUT */
.contact__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 6rem;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .contact__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
  }
}

/* LEFT COLUMN: INFO */
.contact__info {
  padding-right: 2rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.2);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .contact__info {
    padding-right: 0;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.2);
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
  }
}

.contact__title {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.contact__promise {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #6E5C52; /* Accent */
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  max-width: 90%;
}

.contact__description {
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  max-width: 90%;
}

/* CONTACT METHODS */
.contact__methods {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .contact__methods {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.contact__method {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.contact__method-label {
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #808080;
}

.contact__method-link {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  width: fit-content;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.contact__method-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: #6E5C52;
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.contact__method-link:hover {
  color: #6E5C52;
}

.contact__method-link:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.contact__method-note {
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #808080;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* TRUST SIGNALS */
.contact__trust {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  padding: 2rem;
  border-left: 2px solid #6E5C52;
}

.contact__trust-heading {
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact__trust-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.contact__trust-item {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #555;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.contact__trust-item::before {
  content: '';
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: #6E5C52;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* RIGHT COLUMN: FORM */
.contact__form-wrapper {
  padding-top: 1rem;
  position: relative;
}

.contact__form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.contact__field-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.contact__label {
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: block;
}

.contact__required {
  color: #6E5C52;
}

.contact__input,
.contact__select,
.contact__textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #D1D1D1;
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
  border-radius: 0;
}

.contact__input::placeholder,
.contact__select::placeholder,
.contact__textarea::placeholder {
  color: #999;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.contact__input:focus,
.contact__select:focus,
.contact__textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-bottom-color: #6E5C52;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.contact__select-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.contact__select-wrapper::after {
  content: '↓';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: #6E5C52;
  pointer-events: none;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.contact__select {
  appearance: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.contact__textarea {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.contact__helper {
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #808080;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

.contact__error-message {
  color: #C14F4F;
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Form Validation States */
.contact__field-group.has-error .contact__input,
.contact__field-group.has-error .contact__textarea {
  border-bottom-color: #C14F4F;
}

.contact__field-group.has-error .contact__error-message {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  height: auto;
  padding-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* SUBMIT BUTTON */
.contact__submit {
  background-color: #1A1A1A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  padding: 1.25rem 2.5rem;
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
  width: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .contact__submit {
    width: auto;
    align-self: flex-start;
    min-width: 250px;
  }
}

.contact__submit:hover {
  background-color: #6E5C52;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.contact__submit-icon {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.contact__submit:hover .contact__submit-icon {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.contact__feedback {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  min-height: 1.5em;
}

/* ANIMATION CLASSES */
.contact__fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

.contact__fade-in.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.contact__info.contact__fade-in {
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.contact__form-wrapper.contact__fade-in {
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

/* footer Section */
/* SOPHISTICATED FOOTER - Dark Architectural */
.footer {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #1A1A1A;
  color: #F5F5F5;
  padding: 120px 0 40px;
  overflow: hidden;
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
}

/* WATERMARK - Massive Background Text */
.footer__watermark {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2vw;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(6rem, 25vw, 24rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  user-select: none;
}

.footer__container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: var(--container-width, 1400px);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--container-padding, 2rem);
}

/* TOP SECTION: Brand & Newsletter */
.footer__top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 4rem;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.footer__brand-area {
  max-width: 400px;
}

.footer__logo {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer__description {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #999999;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.footer__newsletter {
  max-width: 400px;
  width: 100%;
}

.footer__heading {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer__subtext {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #808080;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* FORM STYLING - Minimalist Line */
.footer__form {
  width: 100%;
}

.footer__input-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer__input-wrapper:focus-within {
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer__input {
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  outline: none;
}

.footer__input::placeholder {
  color: #666666;
}

.footer__submit {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.footer__submit:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* DIVIDER */
.footer__divider {
  border: none;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  margin: 0 0 4rem 0;
}

/* GRID SECTION */
.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 6rem;
}

.footer__col-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: #6E5C52; /* Accent color */
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.footer__nav {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer__nav li {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer__link {
  color: #CCCCCC;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.footer__link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Subtle underline animation */
.footer__link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -4px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: #6E5C52;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.footer__link:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transform-origin: left;
}

.footer__social-icon {
  width: 1.2em;
  height: 1.2em;
  margin-right: 0.6rem;
  vertical-align: text-bottom;
}

.footer__address {
  font-style: normal;
  color: #999999;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.footer__hours {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  color: #666666;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* BOTTOM SECTION */
.footer__bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #666666;
}

.footer__back-to-top {
  color: #999999;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer__back-to-top:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 4rem 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer {
    padding: 80px 0 30px;
  }

  .footer__top {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  
  .footer__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  
  .footer__bottom {
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .footer__watermark {
    font-size: 28vw;
    bottom: 2rem;
  }
}