/* ==========================================================================
   1. HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    padding: 110px 0 75px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Parallax Background */
.hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: -10%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 120%;
    height: 120%;
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    will-change: transform;
}

/* Dark Cinematic Gradient Overlays */
.hero-bg::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 70%),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 0%, #000000 100%);
    z-index: 1;
    transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.hero-bg img {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.1;
    filter: brightness(0.3) contrast(1.2);
    transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo), filter 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo), transform 1.2s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.hero:hover .hero-bg img {
    opacity: 0.92;
    filter: brightness(0.95) contrast(1.05);
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.hero:hover .hero-bg::before {
    opacity: 0.3;
}

/* Torch Spotlight Effect for Hero */
.hero-torch-mask {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle 360px at var(--torch-x, 50%) var(--torch-y, 50%),
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 50%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 100%
    );
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.hero-torch-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle 340px at var(--torch-x, 50%) var(--torch-y, 50%),
        rgba(217, 138, 43, 0.28) 0%,
        rgba(217, 138, 43, 0.08) 55%,
        transparent 100%
    );
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.hero:hover .hero-torch-mask,
.hero:hover .hero-torch-glow {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Glowing Accent Orb in background */
.hero-bg::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 20%;
    right: 15%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(217, 138, 43, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(50px);
    z-index: 1;
    animation: pulse-glow 8s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    background: rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.8);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-amber);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--accent-amber);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    animation: fadeInTop 1s 0.2s forwards var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 7.5vw, 6.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.02;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.hero-title-line {
    display: inline-block;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.word-anim {
    display: inline-block;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(110%);
    transition: transform 0.9s var(--ease-out-expo), opacity 0.9s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.hero-tagline {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
    color: var(--text-concrete);
    max-width: 750px;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.5;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    animation: fadeInTop 1s 1s forwards var(--ease-out-expo);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-amber);
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    animation: fadeInTop 1s 1.2s forwards var(--ease-out-expo);
}

/* Animated Counters Strip in Hero */
.hero-stats {
    margin-top: 5rem;
    padding-top: 3rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-steel);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    animation: fadeInTop 1s 1.4s forwards var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.stat-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-amber);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-steel-light);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

/* Scroll Down Indicator */
.scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2.5rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 5;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-steel-light);
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInTop 1s 1.6s forwards var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.scroll-indicator span {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
}

.mouse-icon {
    width: 26px;
    height: 44px;
    border: 2px solid var(--text-steel-light);
    border-radius: 20px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.mouse-wheel {
    width: 4px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: var(--accent-amber);
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-top: 8px;
    animation: scroll-wheel 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .hero {
        padding: 8rem 0 4rem;
    }

    .hero-content {
        padding: 0 0.5rem;
    }

    .hero-badge {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    }

    .hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .hero-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-stats {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1.5rem;
        margin-top: 3.5rem;
        padding-top: 2rem;
    }

    .scroll-indicator {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .scroll-indicator {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
    .hero-stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. OUR STORY & GROWTH TIMELINE
   ========================================================================== */
.story-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-charcoal);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.story-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 6rem;
}

.story-image-wrap {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.story-image-wrap::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.4), transparent 50%, rgba(217, 138, 43, 0.3));
    z-index: 2;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.story-image-wrap:hover::before {
    opacity: 0.2;
}

.story-image,
.story-video {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease-out-expo);
    display: block;
}

.story-image-wrap:hover .story-image,
.story-image-wrap:hover .story-video {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.story-badge-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2rem;
    left: 2rem;
    z-index: 3;
    background: rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-amber);
    border-radius: 2px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.story-badge-title {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-amber);
    line-height: 1;
}

.story-badge-sub {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-concrete);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.story-text {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-concrete-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.story-text strong {
    color: var(--text-pure-white);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Progressive Disclosure Accordion Toggle */
.story-expandable-details {
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.story-expandable-details summary {
    cursor: pointer;
    list-style: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    user-select: none;
}

.story-expandable-details summary::-webkit-details-marker {
    display: none;
}

.story-expandable-details summary .toggle-icon {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.story-expandable-details[open] summary .toggle-icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.story-expanded-content {
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    animation: fadeIn 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

/* 4-Stage Growth Timeline */
.timeline-container {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 5rem;
    padding-top: 4rem;
}

/* Connecting Background Line */
.timeline-line-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 75px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--border-steel);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Animated Progress Line */
.timeline-line-progress {
    position: absolute;
    top: 75px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-amber), var(--accent-amber-light));
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--accent-amber);
    z-index: 2;
    transition: width 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.timeline-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.timeline-step {
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.timeline-step:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.timeline-node {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-charcoal) 0%, var(--bg-navy-deep) 100%);
    border: 2px solid var(--border-steel);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: absolute;
    top: -22px;
    left: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-steel-light);
    transition: all 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    z-index: 5;
}

.timeline-step.active .timeline-node,
.timeline-step:hover .timeline-node {
    border-color: var(--accent-amber);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(217, 138, 43, 0.25) 0%, var(--bg-navy-deep) 100%);
    color: var(--accent-amber);
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px var(--accent-amber-glow), inset 0 0 12px rgba(217, 138, 43, 0.3);
    transform: scale(1.15) translateY(-3px);
}

.timeline-step-num {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--accent-amber);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.timeline-step-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-concrete);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.timeline-step:hover .timeline-step-title {
    color: var(--accent-amber);
}

.timeline-step-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-steel-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .story-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .timeline-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .timeline-line-bg,
    .timeline-line-progress {
        top: 0;
        left: 22px;
        width: 2px;
        height: 100%;
    }

    .timeline-line-progress {
        width: 3px;
        height: 0%;
        transition: height 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo);
    }

    .timeline-step {
        padding-top: 0;
        padding-left: 4.5rem;
    }

    .timeline-node {
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .story-badge-overlay {
        bottom: 1rem;
        left: 1rem;
        padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .story-text {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. OUR PRINCIPLES (6 CARDS WITH 3D TILT)
   ========================================================================== */
.principles-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-charcoal) 0%, var(--bg-navy-deep) 100%);
    position: relative;
    padding: 75px 0;
}

.principles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.principle-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-steel);
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.1s ease-out, box-shadow 0.5s ease, border-color 0.5s ease;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    perspective: 1000px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    min-height: 380px;
}

.principle-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(1.15);
    transition: all 0.7s var(--ease-out-expo);
    z-index: 0;
}

.principle-card:nth-child(1)::before {
    background-image: url('../images/principles/principle-01-integrity.jpg');
}

.principle-card:nth-child(2)::before {
    background-image: url('../images/principles/principle-02-precision.jpg');
}

.principle-card:nth-child(3)::before {
    background-image: url('../images/principles/principle-03-safety.jpg');
}

.principle-card:nth-child(4)::before {
    background-image: url('../images/principles/principle-04-accountability.jpg');
}

.principle-card:nth-child(5)::before {
    background-image: url('../images/principles/principle-05-craft.jpg');
}

.principle-card:nth-child(6)::before {
    background-image: url('../images/principles/principle-06-respect.jpg');
}

.principle-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.95), rgba(15, 17, 21, 0.98));
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

.principle-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 0.35;
    transform: scale(1.0);
}

.principle-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.principle-accent-bar {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-amber), var(--accent-amber-light));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo);
    z-index: 3;
}

.principle-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-amber);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(217, 138, 43, 0.15);
}

.principle-card:hover .principle-accent-bar {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.principle-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transform: translateZ(30px);
}

.principle-num {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-amber);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    background: rgba(217, 138, 43, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 138, 43, 0.3);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.principle-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--text-concrete);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.principle-card:hover .principle-title {
    color: var(--accent-amber);
}

.principle-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-steel-light);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .principles-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .principles-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .principle-card {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
    }

    .principle-num {
        margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. WHO WE ARE (LARGE ANIMATED STATEMENT TEXT)
   ========================================================================== */
.who-we-are-section {
    padding: 110px 0;
    background-color: #000000;
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 85vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.relative-z {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

/* Full Width Background Slides Container */
.who-we-are-bg-container {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.who-we-are-bg-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.9s var(--ease-out-expo), visibility 0.9s ease;
}

.who-we-are-bg-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.who-we-are-bg-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transform: scale(1.15);
    transition: transform 2.2s var(--ease-out-expo), filter 0.8s ease;
    filter: brightness(0.35) contrast(1.2);
}

.who-we-are-bg-slide.active .who-we-are-bg-img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    filter: brightness(0.65) contrast(1.1);
}

.who-we-are-bg-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 75%),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 0%, #000000 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.statement-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.statement-word {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 11vw, 9.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 0.9;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo), filter 0.6s ease, text-shadow 0.6s ease;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    background: linear-gradient(110deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FCF6BA 45%, #D98A2B 100%);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    background-position: 100% 0;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Glowing Animated Gold Underline Bar */
.statement-word::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -12px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 0%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #F2A341, #D98A2B, transparent);
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: width 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(242, 163, 65, 0.8);
}

.statement-word:hover,
.statement-word.active-word {
    background-position: 0% 0;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.05);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 30px rgba(217, 138, 43, 0.5));
}

.statement-word:hover::before,
.statement-word.active-word::before {
    width: 85%;
}

.statement-word::after {
    content: attr(data-text);
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    color: var(--accent-amber);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    z-index: -1;
    filter: blur(28px);
}

.statement-word:hover::after,
.statement-word.active-word::after {
    opacity: 0.75;
}

.statement-divider {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--accent-amber);
    opacity: 0.6;
    margin: -0.5rem 0;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .who-we-are-section {
        padding: 4rem 0;
    }

    .statement-wrapper {
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .statement-divider {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. FOUNDATION TO ROOFTOP (7-LAYER ARCHITECTURAL BUILD SEQUENCE)
   ========================================================================== */
.build-sequence-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 700vh;
    background-color: var(--bg-charcoal);
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    overflow: visible !important;
}

.horizontal-sticky-viewport {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    height: 100svh;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    will-change: transform;
    transform: translateZ(0);
}

.horizontal-track {
    display: flex;
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    will-change: transform;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.horizontal-slide {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0 !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
}

.slide-bg-img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 0;
    filter: brightness(0.5) contrast(1.1);
    transform: scale(1.1);
    transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease-out-expo), filter 0.8s ease;
}

.horizontal-slide.layer-active .slide-bg-img,
.horizontal-slide:hover .slide-bg-img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    filter: brightness(0.7) contrast(1.15);
}

.slide-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.88) 0%, rgba(15, 17, 21, 0.35) 50%, rgba(15, 17, 21, 0.88) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.slide-content-wrap {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 5rem;
}

.slide-content {
    background: rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.78);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-amber);
    padding: 3.5rem 4rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 40px rgba(217, 138, 43, 0.15);
    max-width: 500px;
    transform: scale(0.92) translateY(20px);
    opacity: 0.4;
    transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo), opacity 0.6s ease, box-shadow 0.6s ease;
}

.horizontal-slide.layer-active .slide-content {
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 35px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 50px rgba(217, 138, 43, 0.2);
}

.layer-number {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--accent-amber);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.layer-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-concrete);
}

.layer-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-steel-light);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.layer-tech-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--accent-amber);
    background: rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.95);
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-amber);
    border-radius: 2px;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* HUD at bottom of viewport */
.horizontal-hud {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2.5rem;
    left: 5rem;
    right: 5rem;
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(15, 17, 21, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.hud-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-steel-light);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.hud-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.hud-phase-label {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-amber);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.hud-progress-bar {
    width: 200px;
    height: 6px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 3px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.hud-progress-fill {
    width: 14%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-amber), var(--accent-amber-light));
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--accent-amber);
    border-radius: 3px;
    transition: width 0.1s ease-out;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .build-sequence-section {
        height: 500vh;
    }

    .horizontal-sticky-viewport {
        height: 100vh;
        height: 100dvh;
        top: 0;
        margin: 0;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        border-radius: 0;
    }

    .slide-content-wrap {
        padding: 0 1.5rem;
    }

    .slide-content {
        padding: 2rem;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .layer-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .horizontal-hud {
        left: 1.5rem;
        right: 1.5rem;
        bottom: 1.5rem;
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: space-between;
        gap: 1rem;
        padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
        border-radius: 25px;
    }

    .hud-tag {
        display: none;
    }

    .hud-controls {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: space-between;
    }

    .hud-progress-bar {
        width: 140px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .build-sequence-section {
        height: 480vh;
    }

    .horizontal-sticky-viewport {
        height: 100vh;
        height: 100dvh;
        top: 0;
        margin: 0;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        border-radius: 0;
    }

    .slide-content-wrap {
        padding: 0 1.25rem;
        margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    }

    .slide-content {
        padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
        border-radius: 8px;
        background: rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.88);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    }

    .layer-number {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    }

    .layer-title {
        font-size: 1.35rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        line-height: 1.25;
    }

    .layer-desc {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        line-height: 1.45;
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
        color: var(--text-steel-light);
    }

    .layer-tech-badge {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
    }

    .horizontal-hud {
        left: 1rem;
        right: 1rem;
        bottom: 1.25rem;
        padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
        border-radius: 30px;
    }

    .hud-phase-label {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .hud-progress-bar {
        width: 100px;
        height: 5px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .horizontal-sticky-viewport {
        height: 100vh;
        height: 100dvh;
        top: 0;
        margin: 0;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        border-radius: 0;
    }

    .slide-content-wrap {
        padding: 0 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 4rem;
    }

    .slide-content {
        padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .layer-title {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .layer-desc {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. QUALITY & CRAFTSMANSHIP (4 FEATURE BLOCKS)
   ========================================================================== */
.quality-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-charcoal);
    padding: 75px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.quality-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 3rem;
}

.quality-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-card) 0%, rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.4) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-steel);
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.quality-slider-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--bg-charcoal);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-steel);
}

.quality-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    transform: scale(1.04);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
    z-index: 1;
}

.quality-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: scale(1);
    z-index: 2;
}

.quality-slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: filter 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo), transform 1.2s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.quality-card:hover .quality-slide.active img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    filter: none !important;
}

.quality-slider-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 14px;
    right: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    z-index: 5;
    background: rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.65);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    padding: 5px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.quality-slider-dots .dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.quality-slider-dots .dot.active {
    background: var(--accent-amber);
    width: 18px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(217, 138, 43, 0.6);
}

.quality-content {
    padding: 2.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.quality-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-concrete);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.quality-card:hover .quality-title {
    color: var(--accent-amber);
}

.quality-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-steel-light);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.quality-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-amber);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(217, 138, 43, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .quality-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .quality-img-grid {
        aspect-ratio: 21 / 9;
        gap: 4px;
        padding: 4px;
    }

    .quality-content {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS (ALTERNATING ROWS)
   ========================================================================== */
.clients-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-navy-deep);
    padding: 75px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.client-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 6rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 8rem;
    padding-bottom: 6rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-steel);
}

.client-row:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
    border-bottom: none;
}

.client-row:nth-child(even) {
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
}

.client-row:nth-child(even) .client-img-col {
    order: 2;
}

.client-row:nth-child(even) .client-text-col {
    order: 1;
}

.client-img-col {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.client-img-col img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.client-row:hover .client-img-col img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.client-img-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.5) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.client-number {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(217, 138, 43, 0.2);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    transition: color 0.5s ease;
}

.client-row:hover .client-number {
    color: var(--accent-amber);
}

.client-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-concrete);
}

.client-desc {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-steel-light);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {

    .client-row,
    .client-row:nth-child(even) {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
        margin-bottom: 5rem;
        padding-bottom: 4rem;
    }

    .client-row:nth-child(even) .client-img-col {
        order: 1;
    }

    .client-row:nth-child(even) .client-text-col {
        order: 2;
    }

    .client-number {
        font-size: 3.5rem;
    }

    .client-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .client-desc {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. CLIENT SATISFACTION COMMITMENTS (BOLD AMBER BAND)
   ========================================================================== */
.commitments-band {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-amber) 0%, #B8701F 100%);
    padding: 75px 0;
    position: relative;
    color: var(--bg-navy-deep);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.commitments-band::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
        linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 100% 100%, 40px 40px, 40px 40px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.commitments-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 3rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.commitment-item {
    background: rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.08);
    border: 2px solid rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.2);
    padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: all 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo);
    text-align: center;
}

.commitment-item:hover {
    background: rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.95);
    color: var(--text-concrete);
    border-color: rgba(11, 31, 58, 1);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.commitment-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--bg-navy-deep);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.commitment-item:hover .commitment-title {
    color: var(--accent-amber);
}

.commitment-desc {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.85);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.commitment-item:hover .commitment-desc {
    color: var(--text-concrete);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .commitments-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .commitment-item {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .commitment-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SCROLL-SCRUBBED TIME-LAPSE SEQUENCE (CANVAS ENGINE)
   ========================================================================== */
.scrub-sequence-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 400vh;
    background-color: var(--bg-navy-deep);
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    overflow: visible !important;
}

.scrub-sticky-viewport {
    position: -webkit-sticky;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    height: 100dvh;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    will-change: transform;
    transform: translateZ(0);
}

.scrub-canvas {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.scrub-vignette {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.15) 0%, rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.65) 70%, rgba(15, 17, 21, 0.95) 100%);
}

.scrub-loader {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 20;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    background: rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, visibility 0.6s ease;
}

.scrub-loader-spinner {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border: 3px solid rgba(217, 138, 43, 0.2);
    border-top-color: var(--accent-amber);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: scrubSpin 0.9s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes scrubSpin {
    to {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

.scrub-loader-text {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-amber);
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.scrub-overlay-container {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 5;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 0 5rem;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.scrub-checkpoint-card {
    position: absolute;
    left: 5rem;
    max-width: 580px;
    background: rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.82);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-amber);
    padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 40px rgba(217, 138, 43, 0.15);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(25px);
    transition: opacity 0.45s ease-out, transform 0.45s ease-out;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.scrub-checkpoint-card.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.scrub-kicker {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-amber);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.scrub-heading {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-concrete);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.scrub-desc {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: var(--text-steel-light);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.scrub-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--accent-amber);
    background: rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.95);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-amber);
    border-radius: 2px;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Scrub Vertical Progress HUD */
.scrub-hud {
    position: absolute;
    right: 4rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    background: rgba(15, 17, 21, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 40px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.scrub-hud-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

.scrub-hud-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-steel-light);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    writing-mode: vertical-rl;
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.scrub-hud-pct {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent-amber);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.scrub-hud-track {
    width: 4px;
    height: 140px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 2px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.scrub-hud-fill {
    width: 100%;
    height: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent-amber), var(--accent-amber-light));
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--accent-amber);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: height 0.05s ease-out;
}

.scrub-hud-frame-label {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--text-steel-light);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    writing-mode: vertical-rl;
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .scrub-sequence-section {
        height: 350vh;
    }

    .scrub-checkpoint-card {
        left: 2rem;
        right: 2rem;
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
    }

    .scrub-heading {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .scrub-hud {
        right: 1.5rem;
        padding: 1.25rem 0.75rem;
    }

    .scrub-hud-track {
        height: 100px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .scrub-sequence-section {
        height: 320vh;
    }

    .scrub-sticky-viewport {
        height: 100vh;
        height: 100dvh;
        top: 0;
    }

    /* Compact Top-Right HUD Badge - Prevents Overlapping on Mobile */
    .scrub-hud {
        position: absolute;
        top: 1rem;
        right: 1rem;
        left: auto;
        bottom: auto;
        transform: none;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 0.6rem 0.5rem;
        border-radius: 20px;
        gap: 0.35rem;
        background: rgba(15, 17, 21, 0.88);
        backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
        z-index: 15;
    }

    .scrub-hud-tag,
    .scrub-hud-frame-label {
        display: none;
    }

    .scrub-hud-pct {
        margin-top: 0;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        font-weight: 800;
        color: var(--accent-amber);
    }

    .scrub-hud-track {
        width: 4px;
        height: 45px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
        border-radius: 2px;
    }

    /* Clean Bottom Floating Card Overlay - No Overlapping with HUD or Canvas Center */
    .scrub-overlay-container {
        padding: 0;
        inset: 0;
    }

    .scrub-checkpoint-card {
        position: absolute;
        left: 1rem;
        right: 1rem;
        bottom: 1.5rem;
        top: auto;
        max-width: calc(100% - 2rem);
        margin: 0 auto;
        padding: 1.25rem 1.35rem;
        border-radius: 8px;
        background: rgba(11, 31, 58, 0.92);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), 0 0 25px rgba(217, 138, 43, 0.15);
        border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-amber);
        z-index: 10;
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(15px);
        transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
    }

    .scrub-checkpoint-card.active {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    .scrub-kicker {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    }

    .scrub-heading {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
        line-height: 1.25;
    }

    .scrub-desc {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        line-height: 1.4;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        color: var(--text-steel-light);
    }

    .scrub-badge {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
        padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROJECTS SECTION (COMPLETED & ONGOING PORTFOLIO)
   ========================================================================== */
.projects-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-navy-deep);
    position: relative;
}

.projects-filter-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.project-filter-btn {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: var(--text-steel-light);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    border-radius: 40px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.project-filter-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-amber);
    color: var(--text-pure-white);
    background: rgba(217, 138, 43, 0.08);
}

.project-filter-btn.active {
    background: var(--accent-amber);
    color: var(--bg-navy-deep);
    border-color: var(--accent-amber);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(217, 138, 43, 0.35);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.project-filter-btn .filter-count {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    padding: 0.15rem 0.55rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.project-filter-btn.active .filter-count {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    color: var(--bg-navy-deep);
}

.projects-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(360px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.project-card {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo), opacity 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.project-card.hide {
    display: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.95);
}

.project-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(217, 138, 43, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(217, 138, 43, 0.12);
}

.project-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    height: 240px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.project-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.project-card:hover .project-img-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.project-overlay-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    left: 1rem;
    z-index: 2;
}

.status-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.status-badge.completed {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.22);
    color: #10b981;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}

.status-badge.ongoing {
    background: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.22);
    color: #38bdf8;
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
}

.status-badge.ongoing .pulse-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    background-color: #38bdf8;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
    animation: pulseGlow 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.7);
    }

    70% {
        transform: scale(1.1);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(56, 189, 248, 0);
    }
}

.duration-tag-corner {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    background: rgba(15, 17, 21, 0.88);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: var(--accent-amber);
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.project-body {
    padding: 1.75rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.project-category {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--accent-amber);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.project-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-pure-white);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.project-location-duration {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-steel-light);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.project-location {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.project-duration-range {
    color: var(--text-concrete);
}

.project-progress-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.project-progress-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.project-progress-label {
    color: var(--text-steel-light);
}

.project-progress-pct {
    color: #38bdf8;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.project-progress-track {
    width: 100%;
    height: 6px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 3px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.project-progress-fill {
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0284c7, #38bdf8);
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.project-specs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    padding: 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.project-spec-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.spec-val {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-pure-white);
}

.spec-key {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    color: var(--text-steel-light);
}

.project-highlight {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-concrete);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.project-footer-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--accent-amber);
    background: rgba(217, 138, 43, 0.08);
    border: 1px dashed rgba(217, 138, 43, 0.3);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: inline-block;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   7-STEP QUALITY CONTROL PROCESS WORKFLOW
   ========================================================================== */
.quality-workflow-wrap {
    margin-top: 5rem;
    padding-top: 4rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.quality-workflow-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
}

.quality-steps-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.75rem;
    position: relative;
}

.quality-step-card {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--accent-amber);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo), border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.quality-step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--accent-amber);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 25px rgba(217, 138, 43, 0.15);
}

.step-card-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.step-num-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--bg-navy-deep);
    background: var(--accent-amber);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(217, 138, 43, 0.4);
}

.step-signoff-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #10b981;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.step-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-pure-white);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.step-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-steel-light);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.step-protocols-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.protocol-box-title {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--accent-amber);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

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

.protocol-list li {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-concrete);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.protocol-list li:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.protocol-list li::before {
    content: "✓";
    color: var(--accent-amber);
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

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

    .quality-workflow-wrap {
        margin-top: 3.5rem;
        padding-top: 2.5rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Q & A / FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-navy-deep);
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-steel);
}

.faq-container {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto 4rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.faq-item {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-steel);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.faq-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--accent-amber);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(217, 138, 43, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.faq-item.active {
    border-color: var(--accent-amber);
    background: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.98);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(217, 138, 43, 0.12);
}

.faq-item.active::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-concrete);
    text-align: left;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: inherit;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    outline: none;
    transition: background-color 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-question:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.faq-question-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.faq-number {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-amber);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem;
    background: rgba(217, 138, 43, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 138, 43, 0.25);
    border-radius: 4px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.faq-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-concrete);
    line-height: 1.35;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.faq-icon-wrap {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-steel);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-icon {
    position: relative;
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    display: block;
}

.faq-icon::before,
.faq-icon::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    background-color: var(--text-steel);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-icon::before {
    top: 6px;
    left: 0;
    width: 14px;
    height: 2px;
}

.faq-icon::after {
    top: 0;
    left: 6px;
    width: 2px;
    height: 14px;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon-wrap {
    background: var(--accent-amber);
    border-color: var(--accent-amber);
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon::before,
.faq-item.active .faq-icon::after {
    background-color: var(--bg-navy-deep);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon::after {
    transform: scaleY(0);
}

.faq-answer {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-rows: 0fr;
    transition: grid-template-rows 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    grid-template-rows: 1fr;
}

.faq-answer-inner {
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0 2rem 1.75rem 5.25rem;
    color: var(--text-steel);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.faq-link {
    color: var(--accent-amber);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-amber-light);
}

/* Secondary Technical Support Card */
.faq-support-card {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(217, 138, 43, 0.08) 0%, rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.95) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-amber);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.faq-support-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-concrete);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.faq-support-text {
    color: var(--text-steel);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 600px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTIONS 10 & 11 ROW LAYOUT (Q&A + INITIATE DIALOGUE)
   ========================================================================== */
.sections-row-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--bg-navy-deep);
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-steel);
}

.sections-two-col-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.section-col-faq .faq-container {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.dialogue-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(217, 138, 43, 0.08) 0%, rgba(14, 14, 14, 0.98) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-amber);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    position: sticky;
    top: 110px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.dialogue-statement {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.dialogue-desc {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-steel-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.dialogue-info-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.75rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-steel);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-steel);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.dialogue-info-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.dialogue-label {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--accent-amber);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.dialogue-val {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-concrete);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.dialogue-val-link {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--accent-amber);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.dialogue-val-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-amber-light);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.dialogue-pledge {
    background: rgba(217, 138, 43, 0.1);
    border: 1px dashed rgba(217, 138, 43, 0.3);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: center;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .sections-two-col-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3.5rem;
    }
    
    .dialogue-card {
        position: static;
        padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
    }
    
    .dialogue-info-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .faq-question {
        padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem;
    }
    
    .faq-question-left {
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }
    
    .faq-title {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }
    
    .faq-answer-inner {
        padding: 0 1.25rem 1.5rem 1.25rem;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
}