/* ==========================================================================
       01. DESIGN TOKENS & RESET
       ========================================================================== */
    :root {
      --color-navy: #14233B;
      --color-midnight: #0E192C;
      --color-royal: #C99A3B;
      --color-bright: #C99A3B;
      --color-white: #FFFFFF;
      --color-offwhite: #F8F8F6;
      --color-coolgray: #F1F0EA;
      --color-steel: #7A8492;
      --color-border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
      --color-border-light: rgba(20, 35, 59, 0.12);

      --font-display: 'DM Serif Display', Georgia, serif;
      --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

      --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
      --ease-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
      --transition-fast: 250ms var(--ease-out);
      --transition-base: 450ms var(--ease-out);
      --transition-slow: 750ms var(--ease-out);

      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 20px rgba(20, 35, 59, 0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 12px 36px rgba(20, 35, 59, 0.10);
      --shadow-lg: 0 24px 60px rgba(20, 35, 59, 0.14);
      --shadow-glow: 0 10px 30px rgba(201, 154, 59, 0.28);
    }

    *, *::before, *::after {
      box-sizing: border-box;
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
      -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    }

    html {
      scroll-behavior: smooth;
      font-size: 16px;
      overflow-x: hidden;
      background-color: var(--color-offwhite);
      color: var(--color-navy);
      font-family: var(--font-sans);
    }

    body {
      overflow-x: hidden;
      line-height: 1.6;
      position: relative;
    }

    a {
      text-decoration: none;
      color: inherit;
      transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    }

    button {
      font-family: inherit;
      border: none;
      background: transparent;
      cursor: pointer;
      outline: none;
    }

    img {
      max-width: 100%;
      height: auto;
      display: block;
      object-fit: cover;
    }

    ul, ol {
      list-style: none;
    }

    .container {
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 1320px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 24px;
    }

    .container-wide {
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 1540px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 24px;
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       02. PAGE LOADER TRANSITION
       ========================================================================== */
    #page-loader {
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      background-color: var(--color-navy);
      z-index: 99999;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      transition: opacity 700ms var(--ease-out), visibility 700ms var(--ease-out);
    }

    .loader-content {
      text-align: center;
      position: relative;
    }

    .loader-svg {
      width: 160px;
      height: 70px;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .loader-svg path {
      stroke: var(--color-bright);
      stroke-width: 2;
      fill: none;
      stroke-dasharray: 400;
      stroke-dashoffset: 400;
      animation: drawRoof 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
    }

    .loader-brand {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.15em;
      color: var(--color-white);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(10px);
      animation: loaderFade 0.6s 0.4s var(--ease-out) forwards;
    }

    .loader-sub {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.3em;
      color: var(--color-steel);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-top: 6px;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: loaderFade 0.6s 0.6s var(--ease-out) forwards;
    }

    @keyframes drawRoof {
      to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
    }

    @keyframes loaderFade {
      to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }

    body.loaded #page-loader {
      opacity: 0;
      visibility: hidden;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       03. TOP UTILITY BAR
       ========================================================================== */
    .top-utility-bar {
      height: 38px;
      background-color: var(--color-navy);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(22, 131, 255, 0.18);
      font-size: 12.5px;
      color: var(--color-coolgray);
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1002;
    }

    .utility-container {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      height: 100%;
    }

    .utility-left a,
    .utility-right a {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 7px;
      color: var(--color-coolgray);
      font-weight: 500;
      transition: color var(--transition-fast);
    }

    .utility-left a:hover,
    .utility-right a:hover {
      color: var(--color-bright);
    }

    .utility-center {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: rgba(233, 238, 245, 0.85);
    }

    .utility-center .pulse-dot {
      width: 6px;
      height: 6px;
      background-color: var(--color-bright);
      border-radius: 50%;
      box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-bright);
    }

    .utility-right {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 20px;
    }

    .social-icons {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
      padding-left: 14px;
      border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    }

    .social-icons a {
      opacity: 0.75;
      transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
    }

    .social-icons a:hover {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(-1px);
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       04. MAIN STICKY HEADER
       ========================================================================== */
    .main-header {
      position: sticky;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 92px;
      background-color: var(--color-white);
      z-index: 1000;
      transition: height 500ms var(--ease-out), background-color 500ms var(--ease-out), box-shadow 500ms var(--ease-out), backdrop-filter 500ms var(--ease-out);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    }

    .main-header.is-scrolled {
      height: 74px;
      background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
      backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(6, 26, 58, 0.07);
    }

    .header-container {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      height: 100%;
    }

    /* Brand Logo */
    .brand-logo {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
      text-decoration: none;
    }

    .logo-mark {
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-midnight) 0%, var(--color-royal) 100%);
      border-radius: 4px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      color: var(--color-white);
      transition: transform var(--transition-base);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(7, 95, 232, 0.25);
    }

    .brand-logo:hover .logo-mark {
      transform: scale(1.04) rotate(1deg);
    }

    .logo-mark svg {
      width: 26px;
      height: 26px;
      stroke: currentColor;
    }

    .logo-text {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }

    .logo-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      line-height: 1;
      color: var(--color-navy);
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }

    .logo-tagline {
      font-family: var(--font-sans);
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.24em;
      color: var(--color-royal);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-top: 3px;
    }

    /* Main Navigation */
    .nav-menu {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 36px;
    }

    .nav-link {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--color-navy);
      position: relative;
      padding: 6px 0;
    }

    .nav-link::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 0;
      height: 2px;
      background-color: var(--color-royal);
      transition: width var(--transition-fast);
    }

    .nav-link:hover {
      color: var(--color-royal);
    }

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

    /* Header CTA */
    .btn-header-cta {
      position: relative;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: linear-gradient(110deg, var(--color-royal) 0%, #e2bd6d 48%, var(--color-royal) 100%);
      background-size: 220% 100%;
      background-position: 0% center;
      color: var(--color-white);
      padding: 13px 26px;
      border-radius: 4px;
      font-size: 0.84rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(201, 154, 59, 0.25);
      transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background-position 550ms ease, box-shadow 300ms ease;
    }

    .btn-header-cta::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 24%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.34) 50%, transparent 76%);
      transform: translateX(-130%);
      transition: transform 650ms ease;
    }

    .btn-header-cta:hover {
      background-position: 100% center;
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(201, 154, 59, 0.38);
    }

    .btn-header-cta:hover::before {
      transform: translateX(130%);
    }

    .btn-header-cta svg {
      transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
    }

    .btn-header-cta:hover svg {
      transform: translateX(4px);
    }

    /* Mobile Hamburger */
    .mobile-menu-btn {
      display: none;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 6px;
      width: 32px;
      height: 32px;
      cursor: pointer;
      z-index: 1001;
    }

    .mobile-menu-btn span {
      width: 100%;
      height: 2px;
      background-color: var(--color-navy);
      transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    }

    .mobile-menu-btn.active span:nth-child(1) {
      transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
    }
    .mobile-menu-btn.active span:nth-child(2) {
      opacity: 0;
    }
    .mobile-menu-btn.active span:nth-child(3) {
      transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
    }

    .mobile-nav-drawer {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      right: -100%;
      width: 85%;
      max-width: 400px;
      height: 100vh;
      background-color: var(--color-navy);
      color: var(--color-white);
      z-index: 1000;
      padding: 110px 40px 40px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      transition: right 450ms var(--ease-out);
      box-shadow: -10px 0 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    }

    .mobile-nav-drawer.open {
      right: 0;
    }

    .mobile-nav-links {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 22px;
    }

    .mobile-nav-links a {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.65rem;
      color: var(--color-white);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      padding-bottom: 12px;
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       05. CINEMATIC ARCHITECTURAL HERO SECTION
       ========================================================================== */
    .hero-section {
      position: relative;
      min-height: 840px;
      height: calc(100vh - 130px);
      max-height: 1080px;
      background-color: var(--color-navy);
      overflow: hidden;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
    }

    /* Hero Parallax Layers */
    .hero-layer {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      will-change: transform;
    }

    /* Background Photography: High-End Modern West Coast Architecture */
    .hero-bg-photo {
      position: absolute;
      inset: -5%;
      width: 110%;
      height: 110%;
      background-image: url('/attached_assets/image_1789103540603.png');
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center right;
      transform: scale(1.05);
      transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease-smooth);
    }

    /* Cinematic Gradient Overlays: House remains crisp while ensuring text contrast */
    .hero-overlay-cinematic {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        rgba(6, 26, 58, 0.94) 0%,
        rgba(6, 26, 58, 0.88) 32%,
        rgba(6, 26, 58, 0.58) 60%,
        rgba(6, 26, 58, 0.22) 85%,
        rgba(6, 26, 58, 0.45) 100%
      );
    }

    .hero-vignette {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      box-shadow: inset 0 0 160px rgba(6, 26, 58, 0.8);
    }

    /* Atmospheric Glow */
    .hero-atmospheric-glow {
      position: absolute;
      width: 800px;
      height: 800px;
      top: -200px;
      left: 10%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(7, 95, 232, 0.16) 0%, rgba(22, 131, 255, 0.05) 45%, transparent 70%);
      filter: blur(80px);
      animation: atmosphericFloat 24s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    }

    @keyframes atmosphericFloat {
      0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
      50% { transform: translate(60px, 40px) scale(1.1); }
      100% { transform: translate(-30px, 80px) scale(0.95); }
    }

    /* Large Orbital Rings System */
    .orbital-rings-system {
      position: absolute;
      right: 5%;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      width: 1200px;
      height: 1200px;
      pointer-events: none;
      opacity: 0.65;
    }

    .orbital-ring {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid rgba(22, 131, 255, 0.12);
    }

    .ring-1 {
      width: 420px;
      height: 420px;
      animation: rotateClockwise 22s linear infinite;
    }

    .ring-2 {
      width: 680px;
      height: 680px;
      border-style: dashed;
      border-color: rgba(7, 95, 232, 0.18);
      animation: rotateCounterClockwise 34s linear infinite;
    }

    .ring-3 {
      width: 940px;
      height: 940px;
      animation: rotateClockwise 48s linear infinite;
    }

    .ring-4 {
      width: 1240px;
      height: 1240px;
      border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      animation: rotateCounterClockwise 65s linear infinite;
    }

    /* Glowing Node Points along Orbital Rings */
    .orbital-node {
      position: absolute;
      width: 6px;
      height: 6px;
      background-color: var(--color-bright);
      border-radius: 50%;
      box-shadow: 0 0 14px 2px var(--color-bright);
      top: -3px;
      left: 50%;
    }

    .node-secondary {
      top: auto;
      bottom: -3px;
      background-color: #79b5ff;
      box-shadow: 0 0 12px #79b5ff;
    }

    @keyframes rotateClockwise {
      from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); }
      to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); }
    }

    @keyframes rotateCounterClockwise {
      from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); }
      to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); }
    }

    /* Architectural Roof Geometry SVG Line Drawings */
    .hero-blueprint-lines {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      opacity: 0.18;
    }

    .architectural-path {
      stroke: var(--color-bright);
      stroke-width: 1.2;
      stroke-dasharray: 800;
      stroke-dashoffset: 800;
      animation: drawBlueprint 28s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    }

    @keyframes drawBlueprint {
      0% { stroke-dashoffset: 800; }
      100% { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
    }

    /* Hero Typography and Content Grid */
    .hero-container {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 10;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
      align-items: center;
      width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-content {
      max-width: 680px;
    }

    .hero-eyebrow {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.28em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--color-bright);
      margin-bottom: 22px;
    }

    .hero-eyebrow::before {
      content: '';
      display: inline-block;
      width: 32px;
      height: 2px;
      background-color: var(--color-bright);
    }

    .hero-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 4.4vw, 4.3rem);
      line-height: 1.1;
      font-weight: 400;
      color: var(--color-white);
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }

    .hero-title .text-royal {
      color: var(--color-bright);
      background: linear-gradient(110deg, #c99a3b 0%, #f1d58f 24%, #c99a3b 48%, #f4dea7 72%, #c99a3b 100%);
      background-size: 260% auto;
      background-position: 0% center;
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      font-style: italic;
      animation: heroGoldSlide 4.8s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    @keyframes heroGoldSlide {
      0%, 100% { background-position: 0% center; }
      50% { background-position: 100% center; }
    }

    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
      .hero-title .text-royal {
        animation: none;
        background: none;
        -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--color-bright);
      }
    }

    .hero-description {
      font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.15vw, 1.18rem);
      line-height: 1.65;
      color: #cfd8e6;
      max-width: 540px;
      margin-bottom: 38px;
      font-weight: 400;
    }

    /* Hero Action Buttons */
    .hero-actions {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 20px;
      margin-bottom: 54px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .btn-primary-hero {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
      background-color: var(--color-royal);
      color: var(--color-white);
      padding: 17px 34px;
      border-radius: 4px;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
      transition: all var(--transition-fast);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .btn-primary-hero:hover {
      background-color: var(--color-bright);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(22, 131, 255, 0.4);
    }

    .btn-secondary-hero {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
      background-color: transparent;
      color: var(--color-white);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
      padding: 16px 32px;
      border-radius: 4px;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
      transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    }

    .btn-secondary-hero:hover {
      border-color: var(--color-white);
      background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
    }

    .btn-primary-hero svg,
    .btn-secondary-hero svg {
      transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
    }

    .btn-primary-hero:hover svg,
    .btn-secondary-hero:hover svg {
      transform: translateX(5px);
    }

    /* Hero Trust Row */
    .hero-trust-row {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
      gap: 16px;
      padding-top: 28px;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
      max-width: 620px;
    }

    .trust-item {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      color: var(--color-coolgray);
      font-size: 0.66rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .trust-item svg {
      width: 16px;
      height: 16px;
      stroke: var(--color-bright);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    /* Hero Floating Glass Card */
    .hero-floating-card {
      justify-self: end;
      position: relative;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
      backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
      border-radius: 8px;
      padding: 32px 36px;
      max-width: 380px;
      box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
      animation: cardFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
      will-change: transform;
    }

    @keyframes cardFloat {
      0% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
      100% { transform: translateY(-16px) rotate(0.6deg); }
    }

    .floating-card-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      background: rgba(201, 154, 59, 0.24);
      border: 1px solid rgba(201, 154, 59, 0.52);
      color: #e3bd68;
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.16em;
      padding: 5px 12px;
      border-radius: 30px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .floating-card-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.7rem;
      line-height: 1.15;
      color: #ffffff;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .floating-card-sub {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
      margin-bottom: 22px;
    }

    .floating-card-footer {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      padding-top: 16px;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    }

    .floating-card-footer .verified-icon {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      color: #e3bd68;
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    /* Hero Scroll Indicator */
    .hero-scroll-indicator {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 28px;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      z-index: 10;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
      font-size: 0.66rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.25em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      cursor: pointer;
    }

    .scroll-line-container {
      width: 1px;
      height: 38px;
      background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .scroll-line-animated {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--color-bright), transparent);
      animation: scrollDown 2s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1) infinite;
    }

    @keyframes scrollDown {
      0% { transform: translateY(-100%); }
      100% { transform: translateY(100%); }
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       06. SIX-TAG TICKER / MARQUEE
       ========================================================================== */
    .brand-marquee-section {
      background-color: var(--color-navy);
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      height: 78px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      overflow: hidden;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 20;
    }

    .marquee-track {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      white-space: nowrap;
      will-change: transform;
      animation: marqueeLoop 32s linear infinite;
    }

    .brand-marquee-section:hover .marquee-track {
      animation-play-state: paused;
    }

    .marquee-item {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 36px;
      padding: 0 18px;
    }

    .marquee-text {
      font-family: var(--font-sans);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--color-white);
      transition: color var(--transition-fast);
    }

    .marquee-item:hover .marquee-text {
      color: var(--color-bright);
    }

    .marquee-diamond {
      color: var(--color-bright);
      font-size: 0.7rem;
    }

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

    /* ==========================================================================
       07. EDITORIAL SERVICES SECTION
       ========================================================================== */
    .services-section {
      background-color: var(--color-white);
      padding: 130px 0 120px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* Architectural blueprint pattern */
    .services-bg-decor {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      opacity: 0.04;
      background-image: 
        linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-navy) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-navy) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 60px 60px;
    }

    .section-header-editorial {
      margin-bottom: 74px;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
    }

    .section-eyebrow {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.28em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--color-royal);
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .section-eyebrow::before {
      content: '';
      display: inline-block;
      width: 24px;
      height: 2px;
      background-color: var(--color-royal);
    }

    .section-heading-editorial {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 3.35rem);
      font-weight: 400;
      line-height: 1.08;
      color: var(--color-navy);
      max-width: none;
      width: 100%;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      letter-spacing: -.012em;
      text-wrap: balance;
    }

    .section-subtext {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      color: var(--color-steel);
      max-width: 620px;
      line-height: 1.7;
    }

    /* Services Grid: 6 Premium Cards */
    .services-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 32px;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
    }

    .service-card {
      position: relative;
      background-color: var(--color-white);
      border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
      border-radius: 6px;
      overflow: hidden;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      color: inherit;
      text-decoration: none;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      transition: transform 450ms var(--ease-out), box-shadow 450ms var(--ease-out), border-color 450ms var(--ease-out);
      transform-style: preserve-3d;
      perspective: 1000px;
    }

    .service-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      border-color: rgba(7, 95, 232, 0.28);
    }

    .service-card-image-wrap {
      position: relative;
      width: 100%;
      height: 240px;
      overflow: hidden;
      background-color: var(--color-navy);
    }

    .service-card-image-wrap img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 700ms var(--ease-smooth);
    }

    .service-card:hover .service-card-image-wrap img {
      transform: scale(1.06);
    }

    .service-card-badge-num {
      position: absolute;
      top: 18px;
      left: 18px;
      background: rgba(6, 26, 58, 0.85);
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      color: var(--color-bright);
      font-family: var(--font-sans);
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      padding: 4px 10px;
      border-radius: 3px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    }

    .service-card-body {
      padding: 32px 30px 28px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      flex-grow: 1;
      position: relative;
    }

    .service-card-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.65rem;
      color: var(--color-navy);
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      transition: color var(--transition-fast);
    }

    .service-card:hover .service-card-title {
      color: var(--color-royal);
    }

    .service-card-desc {
      font-size: 0.94rem;
      color: var(--color-steel);
      line-height: 1.65;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }

    .service-card-footer {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--color-coolgray);
      padding-top: 18px;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--color-navy);
    }

    .service-card-footer .arrow-icon {
      color: var(--color-royal);
      transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
    }

    .service-card:hover .service-card-footer .arrow-icon {
      transform: translateX(6px);
    }

    .service-card-accent-bar {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 0;
      height: 3px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-royal), var(--color-bright));
      transition: width 400ms var(--ease-out);
    }

    .service-card:hover .service-card-accent-bar {
      width: 100%;
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       08. WHY SUPERLATIVE / SPLIT-SCREEN + STATS
       ========================================================================== */
    .why-superlative-section {
      background-color: var(--color-offwhite);
      padding: 130px 0;
      position: relative;
    }

    .why-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
      gap: 70px;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .why-content {
      padding-right: 20px;
    }

    .why-heading {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.1vw, 3.15rem);
      font-weight: 400;
      line-height: 1.08;
      color: var(--color-navy);
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      letter-spacing: -.012em;
    }

    .why-lead {
      font-size: 1.08rem;
      color: var(--color-navy);
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin-bottom: 34px;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    .why-checklist {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 18px 24px;
      margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .checklist-item {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
      font-size: 0.94rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--color-navy);
    }

    .checklist-check {
      width: 22px;
      height: 22px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background-color: rgba(7, 95, 232, 0.1);
      color: var(--color-royal);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    /* Right Media with Floating Glass Statistics */
    .why-media-wrapper {
      position: relative;
    }

    .why-image-card {
      position: relative;
      border-radius: 8px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      height: 560px;
    }

    .why-image-card img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
    }

    /* Floating Stats Glass Panel */
    .floating-stats-panel {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -32px;
      left: -40px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
      border-radius: 8px;
      padding: 30px 34px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 28px;
      z-index: 10;
    }

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

    .stat-number {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 2.2rem;
      line-height: 1;
      color: var(--color-royal);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    .stat-label {
      font-size: 0.74rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--color-navy);
      line-height: 1.3;
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       09. ASYMMETRICAL EDITORIAL PROJECT SHOWCASE
       ========================================================================== */
    .showcase-section {
      background-color: var(--color-white);
      padding: 140px 0 120px;
    }

    .showcase-grid-asymmetrical {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.9fr;
      grid-template-rows: 320px 320px;
      gap: 26px;
      margin-top: 50px;
    }

    .gallery-item {
      position: relative;
      border-radius: 6px;
      overflow: hidden;
      cursor: pointer;
      background-color: var(--color-navy);
    }

    .gallery-item-1 {
      grid-column: 1 / 2;
      grid-row: 1 / 3;
    }

    .gallery-item-2 {
      grid-column: 2 / 3;
      grid-row: 1 / 2;
    }

    .gallery-item-3 {
      grid-column: 2 / 3;
      grid-row: 2 / 3;
    }

    .gallery-item img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 800ms var(--ease-smooth);
    }

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

    .gallery-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(6, 26, 58, 0.92) 0%, rgba(6, 26, 58, 0.2) 60%, transparent 100%);
      opacity: 0.85;
      transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: flex-end;
      padding: 34px;
    }

    .gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay {
      opacity: 0.95;
    }

    .gallery-tag {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--color-bright);
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .gallery-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.6rem;
      color: var(--color-white);
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .gallery-link {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--color-white);
    }

    .gallery-link svg {
      transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
    }

    .gallery-item:hover .gallery-link svg {
      transform: translateX(5px);
    }

    /* Floating View Project Badge Cursor */
    #custom-cursor-view {
      position: fixed;
      width: 80px;
      height: 80px;
      background-color: var(--color-royal);
      color: var(--color-white);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 9999;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0);
      transition: transform 250ms var(--ease-out), opacity 250ms;
      opacity: 0;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(7, 95, 232, 0.4);
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       10. BEFORE / AFTER INTERACTIVE SLIDER
       ========================================================================== */
    .comparison-section {
      background-color: var(--color-offwhite);
      padding: 130px 0;
    }

    .comparison-container {
      max-width: 1100px;
      margin: 50px auto 0;
      position: relative;
      border-radius: 8px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      user-select: none;
    }

    .comparison-slider-wrap {
      position: relative;
      width: 100%;
      height: 560px;
      overflow: hidden;
      cursor: ew-resize;
    }

    .comparison-img {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
    }

    .comparison-before {
      z-index: 1;
      filter: contrast(0.92) brightness(0.95);
    }

    .comparison-after-wrapper {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 50%;
      height: 100%;
      overflow: hidden;
      z-index: 2;
    }

    .comparison-after {
      width: 1100px;
      max-width: none;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
    }

    .comparison-divider {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 50%;
      width: 3px;
      background-color: var(--color-white);
      z-index: 10;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    }

    .comparison-handle {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      left: 50%;
      width: 46px;
      height: 46px;
      background-color: var(--color-royal);
      color: var(--color-white);
      border: 3px solid var(--color-white);
      border-radius: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    }

    .comparison-tag {
      position: absolute;
      top: 24px;
      padding: 6px 14px;
      background: rgba(6, 26, 58, 0.85);
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      color: var(--color-white);
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.16em;
      border-radius: 3px;
      z-index: 15;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    }

    .tag-after {
      left: 24px;
    }

    .tag-before {
      right: 24px;
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       11. HORIZONTAL PROCESS TIMELINE + SVG DRAWING
       ========================================================================== */
    .process-section {
      background-color: var(--color-white);
      padding: 140px 0;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .process-timeline {
      position: relative;
      margin-top: 80px;
      padding: 20px 0;
    }

    /* SVG Connecting Roof-Line geometry */
    .process-line-svg {
      position: absolute;
      top: 48px;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 40px;
      z-index: 1;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .process-line-path {
      stroke: var(--color-royal);
      stroke-width: 2;
      stroke-dasharray: 1200;
      stroke-dashoffset: 1200;
      fill: none;
      transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.8s var(--ease-smooth);
    }

    .process-section.in-view .process-line-path {
      stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }

    .process-steps-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
      gap: 24px;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
    }

    .process-step-item {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(24px);
      transition: opacity 600ms var(--ease-out), transform 600ms var(--ease-out);
    }

    .process-section.in-view .process-step-item:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 100ms; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .process-section.in-view .process-step-item:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 300ms; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .process-section.in-view .process-step-item:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 500ms; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .process-section.in-view .process-step-item:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 700ms; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .process-section.in-view .process-step-item:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 900ms; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

    .step-circle {
      width: 56px;
      height: 56px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background-color: var(--color-white);
      border: 2px solid var(--color-royal);
      color: var(--color-royal);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-weight: 800;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--color-white), var(--shadow-sm);
      transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    }

    .process-step-item:hover .step-circle {
      background-color: var(--color-royal);
      color: var(--color-white);
      transform: scale(1.08);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--color-white), var(--shadow-glow);
    }

    .step-title {
      font-family: var(--font-sans);
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--color-navy);
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .step-desc {
      font-size: 0.86rem;
      color: var(--color-steel);
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       12. TESTIMONIALS SECTION
       ========================================================================== */
    .testimonials-section {
      background-color: var(--color-offwhite);
      padding: 130px 0;
    }

    .testimonials-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 30px;
      margin-top: 60px;
    }

    .testimonial-card {
      background: var(--color-white);
      border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
      border-radius: 6px;
      padding: 38px 34px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
    }

    .testimonial-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    }

    .testimonial-rating {
      display: flex;
      gap: 4px;
      color: #F5A623;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .testimonial-quote {
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      color: var(--color-navy);
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
      font-style: italic;
    }

    .testimonial-author {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--color-coolgray);
      padding-top: 18px;
    }

    .author-avatar {
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background-color: var(--color-coolgray);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--color-royal);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .author-info {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }

    .author-name {
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      color: var(--color-navy);
    }

    .author-location {
      font-size: 0.76rem;
      color: var(--color-steel);
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       13. SERVICE AREA (DARK NAVY ARCHITECTURAL RADAR)
       ========================================================================== */
    .service-area-section {
      background-color: var(--color-navy);
      color: var(--color-white);
      padding: 140px 0 78px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .area-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
      gap: 70px;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .area-heading {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.1vw, 3.15rem);
      font-weight: 400;
      line-height: 1.08;
      color: var(--color-white);
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      letter-spacing: -.012em;
    }

    .area-cities-list {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 0 20px;
      margin-top: 36px;
    }

    .area-city-item {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      min-height: 52px;
      padding: 12px 0;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--color-coolgray);
    }

    .area-city-item svg {
      color: var(--color-bright);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    /* Abstract Architectural Blueprint Map Graphic */
    .architectural-map-canvas {
      position: relative;
      height: 480px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(7, 95, 232, 0.15) 0%, rgba(6, 26, 58, 0.8) 70%);
      border: 1px solid rgba(22, 131, 255, 0.2);
      border-radius: 8px;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .radar-circle {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid rgba(22, 131, 255, 0.15);
    }

    .radar-c1 { width: 140px; height: 140px; }
    .radar-c2 { width: 280px; height: 280px; border-style: dashed; }
    .radar-c3 { width: 420px; height: 420px; }

    /* Pulsing location markers */
    .map-node {
      position: absolute;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      cursor: pointer;
    }

    .map-node-dot {
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
      background-color: var(--color-bright);
      border-radius: 50%;
      box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--color-bright);
      position: relative;
    }

    .map-node-dot::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: -6px;
      border: 1px solid var(--color-bright);
      border-radius: 50%;
      animation: pulseRadar 2.2s infinite;
    }

    @keyframes pulseRadar {
      0% { transform: scale(0.6); opacity: 1; }
      100% { transform: scale(2.2); opacity: 0; }
    }

    .map-node-label {
      margin-top: 6px;
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--color-white);
      background: rgba(6, 26, 58, 0.8);
      padding: 2px 8px;
      border-radius: 3px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      white-space: nowrap;
    }

    /* Node Locations */
    .node-van { top: 48%; left: 45%; }
    .node-northvan { top: 32%; left: 46%; }
    .node-westvan { top: 30%; left: 34%; }
    .node-burnaby { top: 49%; left: 60%; }
    .node-richmond { top: 66%; left: 44%; }
    .node-surrey { top: 70%; left: 68%; }
    .node-coquitlam { top: 40%; left: 74%; }

    /* ==========================================================================
       14. CINEMATIC FINAL CTA SECTION
       ========================================================================== */
    .final-cta-section {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-navy) 0%, var(--color-midnight) 100%);
      padding: 130px 0 120px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .final-cta-rings {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      width: 1400px;
      height: 1400px;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .cta-ring {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid rgba(22, 131, 255, 0.09);
    }

    .cta-ring-1 { width: 600px; height: 600px; animation: rotateClockwise 45s linear infinite; }
    .cta-ring-2 { width: 1000px; height: 1000px; animation: rotateCounterClockwise 70s linear infinite; }
    .cta-ring-3 { width: 1400px; height: 1400px; }

    .final-cta-content {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 5;
      max-width: 800px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .final-cta-heading {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.6vw, 3.6rem);
      font-weight: 400;
      line-height: 1.06;
      color: var(--color-white);
      margin-bottom: 22px;
      letter-spacing: -.012em;
    }

    .final-cta-sub {
      font-size: 1.12rem;
      color: #c4d3e8;
      max-width: 600px;
      margin: 0 auto 42px;
      line-height: 1.7;
    }

    .final-cta-buttons {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 20px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       15. LARGE ARCHITECTURAL FOOTER
       ========================================================================== */
    .premium-footer {
      background-color: var(--color-navy);
      color: var(--color-white);
      padding: 0 0 40px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(22, 131, 255, 0.15);
    }

    /* Giant Background Orbital Rings in Footer */
    .footer-ambient-rings {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -400px;
      right: -200px;
      width: 1400px;
      height: 1400px;
      pointer-events: none;
      opacity: 0.35;
    }

    .footer-ring {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid rgba(22, 131, 255, 0.12);
    }

    .f-ring-1 { width: 700px; height: 700px; animation: rotateClockwise 55s linear infinite; }
    .f-ring-2 { width: 1100px; height: 1100px; animation: rotateCounterClockwise 85s linear infinite; }

    /* Footer Top CTA Banner */
    .footer-top-banner {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      padding: 60px 0;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 5;
    }

    .footer-banner-flex {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 30px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .footer-banner-heading {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 2rem;
      color: var(--color-white);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    .footer-banner-sub {
      color: var(--color-steel);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    /* Main Footer 4 Columns */
    .footer-main-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
      gap: 60px;
      padding: 90px 0 70px;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 5;
    }

    .footer-col-brand .logo-title {
      color: var(--color-white);
    }

    .footer-brand-desc {
      color: var(--color-steel);
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin: 22px 0 28px;
      max-width: 320px;
    }

    .footer-col-title {
      font-family: var(--font-sans);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--color-bright);
      margin-bottom: 24px;
    }

    .footer-links {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 14px;
    }

    .footer-links a {
      color: var(--color-coolgray);
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
      display: inline-block;
    }

    .footer-links a:hover {
      color: var(--color-bright);
      transform: translateX(4px);
    }

    .footer-contact-items {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 18px;
    }

    .contact-item-row {
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-start;
      gap: 12px;
      color: var(--color-coolgray);
      font-size: 0.92rem;
    }

    .contact-item-row svg {
      color: var(--color-bright);
      margin-top: 3px;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    /* Footer Bottom Bar */
    .footer-bottom-bar {
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      padding-top: 32px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      color: var(--color-steel);
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 5;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 16px;
    }

    .footer-legal-links {
      display: flex;
      gap: 24px;
    }

    .footer-legal-links a:hover {
      color: var(--color-white);
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       16. QUOTE MODAL DIALOG
       ========================================================================== */
    .modal-overlay {
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      background: rgba(6, 26, 58, 0.85);
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      z-index: 99999;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 24px;
      opacity: 0;
      visibility: hidden;
      transition: all 400ms var(--ease-out);
    }

    .modal-overlay.active {
      opacity: 1;
      visibility: visible;
    }

    .modal-card {
      background: var(--color-white);
      border-radius: 8px;
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 580px;
      padding: 44px;
      position: relative;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.97);
      transition: all 400ms var(--ease-out);
    }

    .modal-overlay.active .modal-card {
      transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    }

    .modal-close-btn {
      position: absolute;
      top: 24px;
      right: 24px;
      width: 36px;
      height: 36px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--color-offwhite);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      color: var(--color-navy);
      transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    }

    .modal-close-btn:hover {
      background: var(--color-navy);
      color: var(--color-white);
    }

    .modal-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 2rem;
      color: var(--color-navy);
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .modal-sub {
      color: var(--color-steel);
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      margin-bottom: 26px;
    }

    .modal-form-message {
      margin-bottom: 18px;
      padding: 12px 14px;
      border-radius: 4px;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    .modal-form-message.success {
      color: #166534;
      background: #dcfce7;
    }

    .modal-form-message.error {
      color: #991b1b;
      background: #fee2e2;
    }

    .modal-form-message ul {
      margin: 6px 0 0 18px;
      padding: 0;
    }

    .modal-form-group {
      margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .modal-label {
      display: block;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--color-navy);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    .modal-input,
    .modal-select {
      width: 100%;
      padding: 13px 16px;
      border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
      border-radius: 4px;
      font-family: inherit;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--color-navy);
      background-color: var(--color-offwhite);
      transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
    }

    .modal-input:focus,
    .modal-select:focus {
      border-color: var(--color-royal);
      background-color: var(--color-white);
      outline: none;
    }

    .modal-submit-btn {
      width: 100%;
      padding: 16px;
      background-color: var(--color-royal);
      color: var(--color-white);
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      border-radius: 4px;
      margin-top: 10px;
      transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
    }

    .modal-submit-btn:hover {
      background-color: var(--color-bright);
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       17. GLOBAL SCROLL ANIMATION SYSTEM
       ========================================================================== */
    .reveal-fade-up {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(32px);
      transition: opacity 800ms var(--ease-out), transform 800ms var(--ease-out);
    }

    .reveal-fade-up.in-view {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       18. RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
       ========================================================================== */
    @media (max-width: 1200px) {
      .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      }
      .footer-main-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
      }
      .process-steps-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      }
      .process-line-svg {
        display: none;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 992px) {
      .top-utility-bar {
        display: none;
      }
      .nav-menu,
      .btn-header-cta {
        display: none;
      }
      .mobile-menu-btn {
        display: flex;
      }
      .hero-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
      .hero-floating-card {
        display: none;
      }
      .hero-trust-row {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      }
      .why-grid,
      .area-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
      .service-area-section {
        padding: 100px 0 62px;
      }
      .floating-stats-panel {
        position: relative;
        left: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        margin-top: -40px;
        margin-left: 20px;
        margin-right: 20px;
      }
      .showcase-grid-asymmetrical {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        grid-template-rows: auto;
      }
      .gallery-item-1,
      .gallery-item-2,
      .gallery-item-3 {
        grid-column: auto;
        grid-row: auto;
        height: 340px;
      }
      .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
      .process-steps-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
      .comparison-slider-wrap {
        height: 420px;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 640px) {
      .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
      .hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
      }
      .btn-primary-hero,
      .btn-secondary-hero {
        justify-content: center;
      }
      .why-checklist {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
      .floating-stats-panel {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        margin: 20px 0 0;
      }
      .footer-main-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
      .footer-banner-flex {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
      }
      .comparison-slider-wrap {
        height: 320px;
      }
      .service-area-section {
        padding: 82px 0 48px;
      }
    }

    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
      *, *::before, *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.001s !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.001s !important;
      }
      .hero-bg-photo,
      .orbital-ring,
      .hero-atmospheric-glow,
      .marquee-track {
        animation: none !important;
        transform: none !important;
      }
    }

    .hero-trust-row {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(1, minmax(0, 1fr));
        gap: 16px;
        padding-top: 28px;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
        max-width: 620px;
    }