/* ===================================================================
   MSINTERIORS — LUXURY ARCHITECTURAL & INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO
   THEME: LUXURY ARCHITECTURAL MIDNIGHT SLATE & METALLIC GOLD
   =================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Manrope:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@500;600;700;800&display=swap');

:root {
  /* ================= Architectural Midnight Navy & Slate Canvas (Softened Dark Shade) ================= */
  --color-black-pure: #090D15;
  --color-bg-base: #0E131F;         /* Rich architectural slate navy, not pitch black */
  --color-bg-surface: #141B2B;      /* Section alternate backdrop */
  --color-bg-card: #192236;         /* Elevated card container */
  --color-bg-card-hover: #202B44;   /* Card hover state */
  --color-bg-elevated: #263350;     /* Elevated UI & modals */
  --color-bg-navy-brand: #213D75;   /* Dedicated Section 13 MSInteriors Navy */
  --color-bg-footer: #0A0F1A;       /* Deep navy footer */
  --color-bg-input: #121724;        /* Input fields */
  --color-bg-glass: rgba(20, 27, 43, 0.85);

  /* ================= Metallic Gold Scale ================= */
  --color-gold-50: #FFFDF5;
  --color-gold-100: #FDF7DC;
  --color-gold-200: #F9EBAB;
  --color-gold-300: #F3DC73;
  --color-gold-400: #ECCB44;
  --color-gold: #D4AF37;            /* Signature Metallic Gold */
  --color-gold-light: #F7E7A9;      /* Luminous gold reflection */
  --color-gold-dark: #B38728;       /* Burnished deep gold */
  --color-gold-deep: #7D5D13;       /* Shadow gold */
  --color-gold-subtle: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  --color-gold-subtle-hover: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.20);
  --color-gold-glow: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  --color-gold-border: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
  --color-gold-border-bright: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);

  /* ================= Typography & Contrast ================= */
  --color-text-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-text-primary: #F8FAFC;    /* High contrast crisp white */
  --color-text-secondary: #E2E8F0;  /* Crisp legible off-white */
  --color-text-muted: #94A3B8;      /* Highly readable slate muted */
  --color-border-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  --color-border-subtle: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.20);

  /* ================= Premium Luxury Gradients ================= */
  --grad-gold: linear-gradient(135deg, #F7E7A9 0%, #D4AF37 50%, #B38728 100%);
  --grad-gold-hover: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F7E7A9 35%, #D4AF37 100%);
  --grad-gold-dark: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4AF37 0%, #8A6605 100%);
  --grad-gold-subtle: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.16) 0%, rgba(25, 34, 54, 0.5) 100%);
  --grad-card: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(25, 34, 54, 0.95) 0%, rgba(19, 27, 43, 0.98) 100%);
  --grad-card-hover: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(32, 43, 68, 0.95) 0%, rgba(24, 32, 51, 0.98) 100%);
  --grad-hero-overlay: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(14, 19, 31, 0.45) 0%,
    rgba(14, 19, 31, 0.65) 45%,
    rgba(14, 19, 31, 0.88) 80%,
    rgba(14, 19, 31, 0.98) 100%
  );
  --grad-gold-text: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF5D0 0%, #D4AF37 50%, #AA820A 100%);

  /* ================= Fonts ================= */
  --font-heading: 'Manrope', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* ================= Transitions & Elevation ================= */
  --transition-smooth: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-card: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  --shadow-subtle: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  --shadow-elevated: 0 16px 40px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  --shadow-gold: 0 6px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  --shadow-gold-lg: 0 12px 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius-md: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 12px;
}

/* ================= Base Styles & Global Resets ================= */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-base);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, .font-display {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

a {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Strict Image Alignment & No Distortion */
img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.img-cover {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
}

/* Selection Color */
::selection {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-black-pure);
}

/* Gold Gradient Text Utility */
.text-gold-gradient {
  background: var(--grad-gold-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.text-gold {
  color: var(--color-gold) !important;
}

.bg-gold {
  background-color: var(--color-gold) !important;
}

/* ================= Custom Architectural Cursor ================= */
#cursor-dot {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 999999;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: transform 0.08s ease-out;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-gold);
}

#cursor-circle {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 999998;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: width 0.25s ease, height 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

#cursor-circle.active {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
}

@media (pointer: coarse) {
  #cursor-dot, #cursor-circle {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* ================= Scroll Progress Indicator ================= */
#scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  width: 0%;
  z-index: 99999;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
}

/* ================= Preloader ================= */
#preloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-base);
  z-index: 999999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.5s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: preloaderDismissFallback 1s 0.8s forwards;
}

#preloader.loaded {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
}

@keyframes preloaderDismissFallback {
  to {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
  }
}

.preloader-content {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.preloader-brand-short {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  animation: preloaderPulse 1.8s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.preloader-brand-full {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.preloader-line {
  width: 140px;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.preloader-line-inner {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 40%;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  animation: preloaderSlide 1.2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.preloader-monogram {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  animation: preloaderPulse 1.8s infinite ease-in-out;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.preloader-monogram span {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.preloader-bar {
  width: 140px;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.preloader-bar::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 40%;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  animation: preloaderSlide 1.2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes preloaderPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.85; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.06); opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes preloaderSlide {
  0% { left: -40%; width: 40%; }
  50% { left: 30%; width: 60%; }
  100% { left: 100%; width: 40%; }
}

/* ================= Compact Section Spacing & Layout ================= */
.section-py {
  padding-top: 4.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 4.25rem;
}

.section-py-sm {
  padding-top: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}

.bg-surface-dark {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-surface);
}

.bg-base-dark {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-base);
}

/* Compact Section Tag & Headers */
.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.85rem;
  background: var(--color-gold-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.section-tag::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--color-gold);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.section-lead {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

/* ================= Header & Sticky Navigation ================= */
#main-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 1.1rem 0;
  transition: padding 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  background-color: transparent;
}

#main-header.scrolled {
  padding: 0.7rem 0;
  background-color: rgba(11, 12, 16, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
}

/* Inner page default top header */
body.inner-page-header #main-header:not(.scrolled) {
  background-color: rgba(14, 19, 31, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

#main-header .navbar-brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

#main-header .navbar-brand .logo-dark,
.logo-dark {
  display: none !important;
}

#main-header .navbar-brand img,
.site-logo {
  height: 40px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

.desktop-nav .navbar-nav {
  gap: 2rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82) !important;
  padding: 0.4rem 0 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-gold) !important;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  transition: width 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Navigation Call to Action Button */
.btn-nav-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  color: var(--color-black-pure) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--grad-gold-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
}

/* Hamburger button */
.btn-hamburger {
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: rgba(20, 23, 32, 0.6);
}

.btn-hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Mobile Nav Overlay */
#mobile-nav-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(11, 12, 16, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  z-index: 10000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
}

#mobile-nav-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-nav-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.btn-close-menu {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.mobile-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 2rem 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.mobile-nav-link .nav-num {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover,
.mobile-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* ================= 5. Full-Screen Premium Hero Slider ================= */
.hero-slider-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  min-height: 680px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-black-pure);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.hero-slider-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), visibility 1s ease;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding-top: 100px;
  padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
}

.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Ken Burns Subtle Cinematic Zoom */
.hero-slide-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  transform: scale(1);
  transition: transform 7.5s cubic-bezier(0.15, 0.5, 0.3, 1);
  filter: brightness(0.85) contrast(1.05);
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-slide-bg {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Subtle Architectural Dark Overlay — High contrast, not muddy */
.hero-slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(14, 19, 31, 0.35) 0%,
    rgba(14, 19, 31, 0.55) 40%,
    rgba(14, 19, 31, 0.85) 75%,
    rgba(14, 19, 31, 0.98) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slide-overlay::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 30%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-slide-overlay::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 120px rgba(9, 13, 21, 0.65);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Hero Content Box — Positioned Bottom-Left */
.hero-content-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-content-box {
  max-width: 780px;
}

.hero-slide .hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(20, 27, 43, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(20px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.15s, opacity 0.6s ease 0.15s;
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-eyebrow {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

.hero-slide .hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.8vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  transform: translateY(25px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.25s, opacity 0.7s ease 0.25s;
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-title {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

.hero-slide .hero-desc {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.35vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.88);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 620px;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.35s, opacity 0.8s ease 0.35s;
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-desc {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

.hero-slide .hero-action-buttons {
  transform: translateY(25px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.45s, opacity 0.8s ease 0.45s;
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-action-buttons {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ================= 6. Floating Hero Details Panel ================= */
.hero-floating-glass-panel {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 5.5rem;
  right: 5%;
  z-index: 4;
  background: rgba(20, 27, 43, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 1.6rem;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  animation: heroPanelFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes heroPanelFloat {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }
}

.floating-badge-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.floating-badge-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.floating-badge-num span {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.floating-badge-label {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.floating-badge-sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 32px;
  background: var(--color-gold-border);
}

.floating-badge-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.floating-badge-sub {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-floating-glass-panel {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ================= Hero Bottom Navigation Bar ================= */
.hero-bottom-bar {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 5;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(14, 19, 31, 0.95) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.hero-bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.hero-bottom-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-slide-counter {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.hero-slide-counter .current-num {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.hero-progress-track {
  width: 130px;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.hero-progress-fill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.hero-nav-arrows {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.hero-arrow-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(25, 34, 54, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.hero-arrow-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-black-pure);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

/* Bottom-Right Category Selectors */
.hero-category-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.hero-cat-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero-cat-btn:hover {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.hero-cat-btn.active {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-category-nav {
    display: none;
  }
  .hero-slider-section {
    min-height: 580px;
  }
  .hero-content-container {
    padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
  }
}

/* ================= Buttons & Action Micro-Interactions ================= */
.btn-primary-custom {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  color: var(--color-black-pure) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-primary-custom:hover {
  background: var(--grad-gold-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.btn-outline-custom {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: rgba(20, 23, 32, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-outline-custom:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-gold-subtle);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.btn-link-custom {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  position: relative;
}

.btn-link-custom::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-link-custom:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

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

/* ================= Editorial Services Component ================= */
.editorial-services-list {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.editorial-service-item {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 60px 1.4fr 2.4fr 50px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.65rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  background: transparent;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.editorial-service-item:hover {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  padding-left: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-gold-border);
}

.editorial-service-item::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  transition: width 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm) 0 0 var(--radius-sm);
}

.editorial-service-item:hover::before {
  width: 3.5px;
}

.service-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.service-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.editorial-service-item:hover .service-title {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.service-summary {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.service-arrow {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  text-align: right;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.editorial-service-item:hover .service-arrow {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Floating service hover preview */
.service-hover-preview {
  position: fixed;
  width: 260px;
  height: 165px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1000;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.9) translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.service-hover-preview.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1) translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.service-hover-preview img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* ================= Project Cards & Grid ================= */
.project-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.btn-filter {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  border-radius: 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-filter:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  background: var(--color-gold-subtle);
}

.btn-filter.active {
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-black-pure);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

/* Project Card - Strict Fixed Dimensions & Alignment */
.project-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-card);
}

.project-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-border);
}

/* Fixed Consistent Image Containers */
.project-img-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 260px; /* Consistent uniform height */
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #0A0C10;
}

.project-card.featured-card .project-img-box {
  height: 340px; /* Controlled featured height */
}

.project-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.project-card:hover .project-img-box img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Subtle Dark & Gold Card Overlay */
.project-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.1) 0%,
    rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.75) 55%,
    rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.98) 100%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.project-card:hover .project-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.project-card-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  background: rgba(14, 16, 22, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.project-card-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.project-card-loc {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.project-card-loc i {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.project-card-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(20, 23, 32, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.project-card:hover .project-card-arrow {
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  color: var(--color-black-pure);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px var(--color-gold-glow);
}

/* Static bottom bar on standard cards */
.project-card-footer {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-card);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.project-card-footer-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  max-width: 220px;
}

.project-card-footer-meta {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.project-card-footer-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* ================= Interactive Capabilities Explorer ================= */
.capability-tab-item {
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.capability-tab-item:hover {
  background: var(--color-bg-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-border);
}

.capability-tab-item.active {
  background: var(--color-bg-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), inset 3px 0 0 var(--color-gold);
}

.capability-tab-item.active .cap-title {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.cap-icon {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.cap-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.cap-meta {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Fixed Uniform Preview Image */
.capability-preview-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px; /* Fixed consistent height */
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

.capability-preview-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.capability-preview-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(14, 19, 31, 0.95) 0%, transparent 100%);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ================= 10. Project Feature Slider Section ================= */
.project-feature-section {
  background: var(--color-bg-surface);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-dark);
}

.project-feature-slide {
  display: none;
  animation: fadeInFeature 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.project-feature-slide.active {
  display: block;
}

@keyframes fadeInFeature {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.project-feature-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated), 0 0 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .project-feature-card {
    flex-direction: row;
    min-height: 480px;
  }
  .project-feature-img-col {
    flex: 1.25;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 480px;
  }
  .project-feature-info-col {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 3.5rem 3.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(25, 34, 54, 0.98) 0%, rgba(20, 27, 43, 0.95) 100%);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .project-feature-img-col {
    height: 320px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .project-feature-info-col {
    padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  }
}

.project-feature-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.project-feature-card:hover .project-feature-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.feature-counter {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.feature-counter span {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.feature-project-category {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.feature-project-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 2.5vw, 2.35rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.feature-project-loc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.feature-project-loc i {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.feature-project-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.feature-slider-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.btn-feature-nav {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(20, 27, 43, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-feature-nav:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-black-pure);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

/* ================= 5-Step Process Section ================= */
.process-track,
.process-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.process-track-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 27px;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) 0%, var(--color-gold) 50%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) 100%);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.process-step {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 0.5rem;
}

.process-step-num {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold-border);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.process-step:hover .process-step-num,
.process-step.active .process-step-num {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  color: var(--color-black-pure);
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.process-step-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.process-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ================= 13. Why MSInteriors (#213D75 Dark Navy) ================= */
.why-section {
  background: #213D75 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #182C54 0%, #213D75 60%, #15274A 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
}

.why-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 36px 36px;
  opacity: 0.6;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Subtle moving decorative architectural circles */
.why-shape-circle-1 {
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: rotateWhyCircle 45s linear infinite;
}

.why-shape-circle-2 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -80px;
  left: -80px;
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes rotateWhyCircle {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.why-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.why-stat-box {
  padding: 1.85rem 1.65rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
  background: rgba(15, 27, 53, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.why-stat-box:hover {
  background: rgba(15, 27, 53, 0.9);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.why-stat-box h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.why-stat-box p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.why-principles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.why-principle-card {
  padding: 2rem 1.65rem;
  background: rgba(15, 27, 53, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  height: 100%;
}

.why-principle-card:hover {
  background: rgba(15, 27, 53, 0.95);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.why-principle-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.why-principle-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.why-principle-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ================= Metrics / Stats Strip ================= */
.stats-strip {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  padding: 2.75rem 0;
}

.stat-metric-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ================= 14. Client Logo Infinite Marquee ================= */
.clients-section {
  padding: 3.5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-base);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.clients-marquee-wrap,
.marquee-container {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 12%, black 88%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 12%, black 88%, transparent 100%);
}

.clients-track,
.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  width: max-content;
  animation: logoMarqueeScroll 28s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

.clients-marquee-wrap:hover .clients-track,
.marquee-container:hover .marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes logoMarqueeScroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.client-logo-item {
  height: 56px;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.65rem;
  background: rgba(25, 34, 54, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.client-logo-item:hover {
  background: rgba(25, 34, 54, 0.9);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.client-logo-item img {
  height: 32px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 130px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(100%) opacity(0.55) brightness(1.2);
  transition: filter 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

.client-logo-item:hover img {
  filter: grayscale(0%) opacity(1) brightness(1);
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* ================= Testimonials Carousel ================= */
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem 1.85rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold-border);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

.testimonial-quote-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-author-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
}

.testimonial-author-role {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ================= Contact & Lead Forms ================= */
.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

.form-group-custom {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.form-label-custom {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.form-control-custom,
.form-select-custom {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-input);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.form-control-custom:focus,
.form-select-custom:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  background-color: #12151D;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  color: #fff;
}

.form-control-custom::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.form-select-custom option {
  background: #141720;
  color: #fff;
}

/* AJAX Form Notification Alerts */
.ajax-alert {
  display: none;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.ajax-alert-success {
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.4);
  color: #4ade80;
}

.ajax-alert-error {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4);
  color: #f87171;
}

/* ================= Inner Page Common Hero Banner ================= */
.inner-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--color-bg-surface);
  padding: 7.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.inner-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.25;
  filter: brightness(0.6) contrast(1.1);
}

.inner-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 12, 16, 0.85) 0%, var(--color-bg-base) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.inner-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 760px;
}

.breadcrumb-custom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.breadcrumb-custom a {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.breadcrumb-custom li.active {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ================= About Page Specific Components ================= */
.about-hero-img-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px; /* Uniform height */
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

.about-hero-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.about-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(14, 16, 22, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1rem 1.35rem;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

/* ================= Services Page Detail Cards ================= */
.service-detail-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.service-detail-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

.service-detail-img-box {
  width: 100%;
  height: 340px; /* Fixed consistent height */
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #0A0C10;
}

.service-detail-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.service-detail-card:hover .service-detail-img-box img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.service-detail-content {
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
}

.service-scope-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 1.25rem 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.service-scope-list li {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.service-scope-list li i {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ================= Project Details Page Hero & Gallery ================= */
.project-details-hero-img-box {
  width: 100%;
  height: 440px; /* Uniform height */
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  background-color: #0A0C10;
}

.project-details-hero-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.project-spec-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.project-spec-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.project-spec-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.project-spec-label {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.project-spec-value {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
}

.gallery-grid-box {
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px; /* Fixed consistent height */
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.gallery-grid-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.gallery-grid-box:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ================= Contact Page Quick Action Cards ================= */
.contact-quick-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.contact-quick-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold-border);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

/* ================= Footer ================= */
#main-footer {
  background-color: #07080A;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  padding-top: 4rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
}

#main-footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
}

.footer-brand img {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-col-title::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
}

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

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.footer-contact-item i {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-contact-item a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.footer-contact-item a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ================= Floating Contact Widgets ================= */
.desktop-floating-contact {
  position: fixed;
  right: 1.5rem;
  bottom: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  z-index: 999;
}

.floating-btn-item {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-black-pure);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-light);
}

.floating-btn-item:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  color: var(--color-black-pure);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

.floating-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  right: 52px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: #141720;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
}

.floating-btn-item:hover .floating-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Mobile Bottom Action Bar */
.mobile-bottom-bar {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(11, 12, 16, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
  z-index: 999;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
}

.mobile-bottom-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.mobile-bottom-btn {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #fff;
  background: #141720;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.mobile-bottom-btn.btn-m-enquire {
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  color: var(--color-black-pure);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

/* Back to Top Button */
#back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 6rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: #141720;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  z-index: 998;
}

#back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

#back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  color: var(--color-black-pure);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

/* ================= Text Contrast Overrides for Dark Background ================= */
.text-dark {
  color: var(--color-text-white) !important;
}

.text-muted {
  color: var(--color-text-muted) !important;
}

.text-primary {
  color: var(--color-gold) !important;
}

.lead {
  color: var(--color-text-primary) !important;
}

.project-card-bottom {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-card);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.project-card-bottom h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.project-card-bottom span {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.project-card-bottom i {
  color: var(--color-gold) !important;
}

/* ================= Reveal Animation Classes ================= */
.reveal, .reveal-left, .reveal-right, .fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-left {
  transform: translateX(-24px);
}

.reveal-right {
  transform: translateX(24px);
}

.reveal.in-view, .reveal.active, .reveal.visible,
.reveal-left.in-view, .reveal-left.active, .reveal-left.visible,
.reveal-right.in-view, .reveal-right.active, .reveal-right.visible,
.fade-up.in-view, .fade-up.active, .fade-up.visible {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translate(0, 0) !important;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal, .reveal-left, .reveal-right, .fade-up {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}