/* ============================================================
   LUXE DEVELOPMENT — Shared Brand System
   Used by all 5 homepage comps so they read as one company.
   A2Z MKTG · prospect pitch comps · 2026-06
   ============================================================ */

:root{
  /* Core palette ----------------------------------------- */
  --ink:#14130F;          /* warm near-black     */
  --charcoal:#232019;     /* panels on dark      */
  --espresso:#2c2820;
  --ivory:#F6F1E7;        /* primary light bg    */
  --paper:#FBF8F2;        /* lighter surface     */
  --bone:#EDE6D7;         /* card / hairline bg  */
  --brass:#B08D4C;        /* primary accent      */
  --brass-lt:#C9A86A;
  --brass-dk:#8a6d38;
  --stone:#8A8170;        /* muted taupe text    */
  --stone-lt:#A8A091;
  --line:rgba(20,19,15,.14);
  --line-dk:rgba(246,241,231,.16);

  /* Type ------------------------------------------------- */
  --serif:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;
  --sans:'Inter',system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,sans-serif;

  /* Rhythm ----------------------------------------------- */
  --pad:clamp(1.25rem,5vw,7rem);
  --maxw:1280px;
  --r:2px;                /* sharp, architectural corners */
}

*{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;text-rendering:optimizeLegibility}
body{font-family:var(--sans);color:var(--ink);background:var(--ivory);font-weight:400;line-height:1.65;font-size:16.5px}
img{display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
::selection{background:var(--brass);color:#fff}

/* Typography ---------------------------------------------- */
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;line-height:1.04;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.display{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,7vw,6rem)}
.h1{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5.4vw,4.6rem)}
.h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.8vw,3.1rem)}
.h3{font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.4vw,2rem)}
.lede{font-size:clamp(1.1rem,1.5vw,1.35rem);line-height:1.7;color:#4a463c}
.serif-it{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic}

/* Eyebrow / label ---------------------------------------- */
.eyebrow{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.34em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--brass-dk);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.8rem}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:34px;height:1px;background:var(--brass);display:inline-block}
.eyebrow.center::after{content:"";width:34px;height:1px;background:var(--brass);display:inline-block}
.eyebrow.center{justify-content:center}
.on-dark .eyebrow,.eyebrow.on-dark{color:var(--brass-lt)}

/* Buttons ------------------------------------------------- */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.8rem;
  font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:1.05rem 2.1rem;
  border:1px solid var(--ink);background:var(--ink);color:var(--ivory);cursor:pointer;
  transition:.35s ease;border-radius:var(--r)}
.btn:hover{background:var(--brass);border-color:var(--brass);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn--ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--ink)}
.btn--ghost:hover{background:var(--ink);color:var(--ivory);border-color:var(--ink)}
.btn--brass{background:var(--brass);border-color:var(--brass);color:#fff}
.btn--brass:hover{background:var(--brass-dk);border-color:var(--brass-dk)}
.btn--on-dark{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);background:transparent;color:#fff}
.btn--on-dark:hover{background:var(--brass);border-color:var(--brass)}
.link-arrow{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:500;color:var(--brass-dk);display:inline-flex;gap:.5rem;align-items:center}
.link-arrow span{transition:.3s}.link-arrow:hover span{transform:translateX(6px)}

/* Layout -------------------------------------------------- */
.container{max-width:var(--maxw);margin:0 auto;padding-left:var(--pad);padding-right:var(--pad)}
.section{padding-block:clamp(4rem,9vw,8.5rem)}
.bg-ink{background:var(--ink);color:var(--ivory)}
.bg-paper{background:var(--paper)}
.bg-bone{background:var(--bone)}
.hr{height:1px;background:var(--line);border:0}
.on-dark .hr,.hr.on-dark{background:var(--line-dk)}

/* Stars --------------------------------------------------- */
.stars{color:var(--brass);letter-spacing:.18em;font-size:.95rem}
.google-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.04em;color:inherit}
.google-badge b{font-weight:600}

/* Shared nav --------------------------------------------- */
.nav{position:fixed;inset:0 0 auto 0;z-index:60;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.5rem;
  padding-block:1rem;
  padding-inline:max(var(--pad), calc((100% - var(--maxw))/2 + var(--pad)));
  transition:.4s ease}
.nav>*{flex-shrink:0}
.nav__brand{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.02em;margin-right:auto;white-space:nowrap}
.nav__brand small{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.56rem;letter-spacing:.4em;text-transform:uppercase;
  display:block;margin-top:-2px;font-weight:500;opacity:.7}
.nav__links{display:flex;gap:1.7rem;align-items:center;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.11em;
  text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:500;white-space:nowrap}
.nav__links a{opacity:.82;transition:.25s;white-space:nowrap}.nav__links a:hover{opacity:1;color:var(--brass)}
.nav__links a[href="/contact/"]{display:none}/* redundant with the CTA button, which links to /contact/ */
.nav__cta{font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;
  border:1px solid currentColor;padding:.65rem 1.1rem;border-radius:var(--r);transition:.3s}
.nav__cta:hover{background:var(--brass);border-color:var(--brass);color:#fff}
.la-nav .btn{padding:.72rem 1.35rem;white-space:nowrap}
@media(max-width:1024px){.nav__cta{display:none}}/* phone hides where the bar gets tight; hero + footer + sticky call bar cover it */
@media(max-width:880px){.nav__links{display:none}.la-nav>.btn{display:none}}

/* --- Mobile nav toggle + slide-in drawer (QA G1) --- */
.nav__toggle{display:none;background:none;border:0;color:inherit;cursor:pointer;padding:.5rem;line-height:0;margin-left:.2rem}
.nav__toggle svg{width:28px;height:28px;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:1.7;fill:none}
@media(max-width:880px){.nav__toggle{display:inline-flex}}
.navmenu{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:130;background:var(--ink);color:var(--ivory);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:.3rem;padding:clamp(2rem,10vw,4rem);
  transform:translateX(100%);transition:transform .42s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);visibility:hidden}
.navmenu.open{transform:none;visibility:visible}
.navmenu__close{position:absolute;top:1.35rem;right:clamp(1.25rem,5vw,3rem);background:none;border:0;color:var(--ivory);cursor:pointer;padding:.5rem;line-height:0}
.navmenu__close svg{width:28px;height:28px;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:1.7;fill:none}
.navmenu__links{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.1rem}
.navmenu__links a{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.9rem,7vw,2.5rem);font-weight:500;line-height:1.25;padding:.4rem 0;transition:color .2s}
.navmenu__links a:hover{color:var(--brass-lt)}
.navmenu__meta{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.3rem;margin-top:1.6rem;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:1.05rem;opacity:.85;letter-spacing:.02em}
.navmenu__meta a{padding:.35rem 0}
.navmenu>.btn{align-self:flex-start;margin-top:1.7rem}
@media(min-width:881px){.navmenu,.navmenu.open{display:none}}
/* Bigger mobile tap targets (QA M3) */
@media(max-width:760px){.foot ul a{display:inline-block;padding-block:.25rem}}

/* Footer -------------------------------------------------- */
.foot{background:var(--ink);color:var(--ivory);padding-top:clamp(3.5rem,7vw,6rem)}
.foot a{opacity:.7;transition:.25s}.foot a:hover{opacity:1;color:var(--brass-lt)}
.foot__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;gap:3rem;padding-bottom:3.5rem}
.foot__brand{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:2rem;font-weight:600}
.foot h5,.foot h2{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--brass-lt);margin-bottom:1.3rem;font-weight:600}
.foot ul{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:.7rem;font-size:.92rem}
.foot__bar{border-top:1px solid var(--line-dk);padding:1.6rem 0;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;
  flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1rem;font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.05em;opacity:.6}
@media(max-width:760px){.foot__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:2rem}}

/* Reveal animation --------------------------------------- */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);transition:.9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.reveal{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}}

/* Concept switcher bar (shared across all pages) ---------- */
.compbar{position:fixed;bottom:1rem;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:200;max-width:calc(100vw - 1.4rem);
  background:rgba(20,19,15,.93);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border:1px solid var(--line-dk);
  border-radius:100px;padding:.42rem .5rem;display:flex;gap:.18rem;align-items:center;overflow-x:auto;
  box-shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.4);scrollbar-width:none}
.compbar::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
.compbar a{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.74rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.04em;color:#cfc7b6;
  padding:.5rem .72rem;border-radius:100px;transition:.25s;white-space:nowrap}
.compbar a:hover{color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08)}
.compbar a.active{background:var(--brass);color:#fff}
.compbar__home{color:#fff !important;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:.98rem;font-weight:600;padding-right:.5rem !important}
.compbar__pill{color:var(--brass-lt) !important;border:1px solid var(--line-dk)}
.compbar__pill.active{color:#fff !important;border-color:var(--brass)}
@media(max-width:680px){.compbar{left:.7rem;right:.7rem;transform:none;max-width:none}}

/* Shared content components (work on light + dark via .on-dark) ---- */
.svc-area__list{columns:4;column-gap:1.4rem;font-size:.92rem}
.svc-area__list a{display:block;padding:.42rem 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);color:#4a463c;transition:.25s}
.svc-area__list a:hover{color:var(--brass-dk);padding-left:.3rem}
.on-dark .svc-area__list a{color:var(--stone-lt);border-color:var(--line-dk)}
.on-dark .svc-area__list a:hover{color:var(--brass-lt)}
@media(max-width:820px){.svc-area__list{columns:2}}

.faq2{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto}
.faq2 details{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);padding:1.2rem 0}
.on-dark .faq2 details{border-color:var(--line-dk)}
.faq2 summary{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.3rem;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;align-items:center}
.faq2 summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq2 summary::after{content:"+";color:var(--brass);font-size:1.5rem;transition:.3s;line-height:1}
.faq2 details[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(45deg)}
.faq2 p{color:var(--stone);margin-top:.8rem;max-width:74ch}
.on-dark .faq2 p{color:var(--stone-lt)}

.rev3{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.2rem}
.rev3__c{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r);padding:1.5rem;background:var(--paper)}
.on-dark .rev3__c{border-color:var(--line-dk);background:var(--charcoal)}
.rev3__c .stars{font-size:.8rem;margin-bottom:.7rem}
.rev3__c p{font-size:.92rem;color:#4a463c;line-height:1.6}
.on-dark .rev3__c p{color:rgba(246,241,231,.82)}
.rev3__c .who{margin-top:1rem;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--stone)}
.on-dark .rev3__c .who{color:var(--stone-lt)}
@media(max-width:820px){.rev3{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* SEO project gallery (works on light + dark — cards self-theme) --- */
.gallery{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1rem}
.gallery__c{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:var(--r);margin:0;aspect-ratio:3/2;background:var(--bone)}
.gallery__c img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:1s ease}
.gallery__c:hover img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.gallery__c::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(transparent 42%,rgba(20,19,15,.85));transition:.3s}
.gallery__c:hover::after{background:linear-gradient(transparent 30%,rgba(20,19,15,.9))}
.gallery__c figcaption{position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;z-index:2;padding:1.1rem 1.2rem;color:#fff;transition:.35s}
.gallery__c:hover figcaption{transform:translateY(-4px)}
.gallery__c .svc{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.3rem;font-weight:500;line-height:1.08}
.gallery__c .loc{display:block;font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--brass-lt);margin-top:.35rem}
.gallery__c .tag{position:absolute;top:.9rem;left:.9rem;z-index:2;font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  background:rgba(20,19,15,.6);backdrop-filter:blur(4px);color:#fff;padding:.35rem .6rem;border-radius:100px}
@media(max-width:820px){.gallery{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media(max-width:520px){.gallery{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ===== moved from homepage inline: page components (hero, quiz, altrows, vtl, tstrip, gwidget, contact, fcta, la-nav, stickycall) ===== */
  /* ============================================================
     V5 · LOCAL AUTHORITY · production homepage
     Photo-first · WCAG 2.2 AA · page-scoped (shared system untouched)
     ============================================================ */

  /* --- Accessibility foundations ------------------------------ */
  .skip{position:absolute;left:1rem;top:-3.5rem;z-index:300;background:var(--ink);color:#fff;
    padding:.75rem 1.2rem;border-radius:4px;font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.04em;transition:top .2s}
  .skip:focus{top:1rem}
  /* Visible keyboard focus: the shared system removed it; restore it everywhere */
  a:focus-visible,button:focus-visible,input:focus-visible,select:focus-visible,
  textarea:focus-visible,summary:focus-visible,[tabindex]:focus-visible{
    outline:3px solid var(--brass-dk);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:2px}
  .is-dark a:focus-visible,.is-dark button:focus-visible,.is-dark input:focus-visible,
  .is-dark select:focus-visible,.is-dark summary:focus-visible{outline-color:var(--brass-lt)}
  /* Reveal: content is visible by default; only hidden once JS is confirmed (no JS = no loss) */
  .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none}
  .js .reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);transition:.85s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
  .js .reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.js .reveal{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important;transition:none}}

  /* --- AA-safe accent colors (override sub-contrast defaults on light) --- */
  .eyebrow{color:#6c5420}
  .is-dark .eyebrow,.eyebrow.on-dark{color:var(--brass-lt)}

  /* --- Nav ---------------------------------------------------- */
  .la-nav{color:#fff}
  .la-nav.scrolled{background:rgba(20,19,15,.93);backdrop-filter:blur(12px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-dk)}
  .la-nav .nav__links a{padding:.5rem 0}

  /* --- Buttons with guaranteed contrast ----------------------- */
  .btn-solid{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.8rem;
    font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:1.05rem 2.2rem;border:1px solid var(--ivory);
    background:var(--ivory);color:var(--ink);border-radius:2px;transition:.3s ease;cursor:pointer}
  .btn-solid:hover{background:var(--brass-lt);border-color:var(--brass-lt);color:var(--ink);transform:translateY(-2px)}
  /* Darken the shared brass button so white label text clears WCAG AA (was ~3.3:1) */
  .btn--brass{background:var(--brass-dk);border-color:var(--brass-dk)}
  .btn--brass:hover{background:#6f561c;border-color:#6f561c}

  /* --- HERO (full-bleed, split: copy + quiz) ------------------ */
  .hero{position:relative;min-height:92vh;display:flex;align-items:center;color:#fff;overflow:hidden}
  .hero__bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0}
  .hero__bg img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 60%}
  .hero__scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(20,19,15,.5) 0%,rgba(20,19,15,.18) 42%,rgba(20,19,15,.8) 100%),
    linear-gradient(78deg,rgba(20,19,15,.82),rgba(20,19,15,.28) 70%)}
  .hero__in{position:relative;z-index:2;width:100%;padding-block:clamp(6.5rem,12vh,8.5rem) clamp(3rem,7vw,5rem)}
  .hero__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,4.5rem);align-items:center}
  .hero__rating{display:inline-flex;gap:.55rem;align-items:center;font-size:.84rem;letter-spacing:.03em;margin-bottom:1.3rem}
  .hero__rating .stars{color:var(--brass-lt);font-size:.92rem;letter-spacing:.12em}
  .hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5vw,4.4rem);color:#fff;max-width:16ch;margin-bottom:1.1rem;line-height:1.02}
  .hero__sub{font-size:clamp(1.04rem,1.5vw,1.25rem);color:rgba(246,241,231,.94);max-width:46ch;margin-bottom:1.7rem;line-height:1.6}
  .hero__calllabel{font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--stone-lt);display:block;margin-bottom:.4rem}
  .hero__call{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.4rem;color:#fff}
  .hero__call svg{width:20px;height:20px;flex:none}
  @media(max-width:880px){.hero{min-height:0}.hero__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2.2rem}.hero__in{padding-block:6.5rem 3rem}}
  .hero__bg,.hero__in{will-change:transform}                 /* JS parallax + scroll-away fade */
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){.hero__copy{animation:heroup 1s .05s both cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}}
  @keyframes heroup{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}

  /* --- Hero quiz card ----------------------------------------- */
  .hero__form{width:100%}
  .quiz{background:#fbf8f2;color:var(--ink);border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.42);
    padding:clamp(1.5rem,2.4vw,2rem);max-width:440px;margin-left:auto;width:100%}
  .quiz__head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;gap:1rem}
  .quiz__title{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.1}
  .quiz__count{font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6b6555;white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600}
  .quiz__bar{height:4px;background:var(--bone);border-radius:100px;overflow:hidden;margin:.9rem 0 1.4rem}
  .quiz__bar span{display:block;height:100%;width:33%;background:var(--brass-dk);border-radius:100px;transition:width .35s ease}
  .quiz__step{border:0;padding:0;margin:0;min-width:0}
  .quiz__step:not([hidden]){animation:qin .3s ease}
  @keyframes qin{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(6px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.quiz__step:not([hidden]){animation:none}}
  .quiz__q{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.2rem;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:1rem;line-height:1.2;padding:0;float:none}
  .quiz__opts{display:grid;gap:.55rem}
  .quiz__opt{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:.6rem;width:100%;text-align:left;
    padding:.85rem 1rem;border:1px solid #cfc6b2;border-radius:4px;background:#fff;color:var(--ink);cursor:pointer;
    font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.95rem;transition:.18s ease}
  .quiz__opt:hover{border-color:var(--brass-dk);background:#fffdf9}
  .quiz__opt[aria-pressed="true"]{border-color:var(--brass-dk);background:rgba(176,141,76,.14);font-weight:600}
  .quiz__opt::after{content:"→";color:var(--brass-dk);opacity:0;transition:.18s}
  .quiz__opt:hover::after{opacity:1}
  .quiz__chosen{font-size:.74rem;color:#6b6555;margin:-.2rem 0 1rem}
  .quiz__chosen b{color:var(--brass-dk)}
  .quiz__field{margin-bottom:.85rem}
  .quiz__field label{display:block;font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;color:#3a352b;margin-bottom:.35rem}
  .quiz__field label .rq{color:#9a3b30}
  .quiz__field input{width:100%;padding:.8rem .9rem;border:1px solid #7e7868;border-radius:3px;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:1rem;background:#fff;color:var(--ink)}
  .quiz__field input::placeholder{color:#6f6a5c}
  .quiz__field input:focus{border-color:var(--brass-dk)}
  .quiz__row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:.7rem}
  .quiz__nav{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1rem;margin-top:1.2rem}
  .quiz__back{background:none;border:0;color:#6b6555;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.8rem;cursor:pointer;padding:.4rem .2rem;text-decoration:underline}
  .quiz__back:hover{color:var(--ink)}
  .quiz__submit{flex:1;justify-content:center;margin:0}
  .quiz__done{text-align:center;padding:1.6rem .5rem}
  .quiz__done svg{width:46px;height:46px;stroke:var(--brass-dk);fill:none;stroke-width:1.7;margin-bottom:.7rem}
  .quiz__done h3{font-size:1.5rem;margin-bottom:.5rem}
  .quiz__done p{color:#46413a;font-size:.95rem}
  .hp{position:absolute;left:-9999px;top:-9999px;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden}
  @media(max-width:880px){.quiz{margin:0 auto;max-width:500px}}

  /* --- Trust strip (elegant) ---------------------------------- */
  .tstrip{background:var(--ink);border-top:1px solid var(--line-dk);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-dk)}
  .tstrip__in{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:1rem 3rem;padding:1.7rem var(--pad)}
  .tstrip__i{display:inline-flex;align-items:baseline;gap:.55rem;font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.16em;
    text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--stone-lt);white-space:nowrap}
  .tstrip__i b{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.5rem;letter-spacing:0;text-transform:none;color:var(--brass-lt);font-weight:600;line-height:1}
  .tstrip__i .stars{color:var(--brass-lt);letter-spacing:.1em;font-size:.92rem;align-self:center}

  /* --- Intro / about ------------------------------------------ */
  .intro{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:clamp(2.2rem,5.5vw,5rem);align-items:center}
  .intro__media{position:relative;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4/5;background:var(--bone)}
  .intro__media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
  .intro__lead{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.7vw,2.1rem);line-height:1.32;color:#2b271f;margin:1.1rem 0 1.2rem}
  .intro p{color:#46413a}
  .intro p+p{margin-top:1rem}
  .sig{margin-top:1.7rem;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:1.3rem;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1rem}
  .sig .mk{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:1.9rem;color:#6c5420;line-height:1}
  .sig .name{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.3rem;line-height:1.05}
  .sig .role{font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6b6555}
  @media(max-width:860px){.intro{grid-template-columns:1fr}.intro__media{aspect-ratio:3/2;max-height:460px}}

  /* --- Stat row (hairlines, not boxes) ------------------------ */
  .stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);border-top:1px solid var(--line);margin-top:clamp(2.6rem,5vw,4.2rem)}
  .stats__c{padding:1.7rem 1rem;text-align:center;border-right:1px solid var(--line)}
  .stats__c:last-child{border-right:0}
  .stats__c b{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(2rem,3.6vw,2.9rem);color:var(--ink);display:block;line-height:1;font-weight:600}
  .stats__c span{font-size:.71rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6b6555;margin-top:.55rem;display:block;line-height:1.4}
  @media(max-width:640px){.stats{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.stats__c:nth-child(2){border-right:0}
    .stats__c:nth-child(1),.stats__c:nth-child(2){border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}}

  /* --- What We Build (alternating editorial rows) ------------- */
  .altrows{display:grid;gap:clamp(3rem,6vw,5.5rem);counter-reset:svc}
  .altrow{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(1.8rem,5vw,4rem);align-items:center;counter-increment:svc}
  .altrow:nth-child(even) .altrow__media{order:2}
  .altrow__media{position:relative;overflow:hidden;border-radius:6px;aspect-ratio:4/3;background:var(--bone);margin:0;
    box-shadow:0 24px 56px rgba(20,19,15,.13)}
  .altrow__media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 1.3s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
  .altrow:hover .altrow__media img{transform:scale(1.05)}
  /* parallel service/feature rows are a SET, not a sequence: no numbered markers (the Luxe Method .vtl keeps its numbers) */
  .altrow__num{display:none}
  .altrow__n{display:block;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6c5420;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:.6rem}
  .altrow__tag{display:inline-block;margin-left:.6rem;font-size:.56rem;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;
    font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);background:var(--brass-lt);padding:.22rem .55rem;border-radius:100px;vertical-align:middle}
  .altrow h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3vw,2.6rem);line-height:1.04;margin:0 0 .8rem}
  .altrow h3::after{content:"";display:block;width:48px;height:2px;background:var(--brass);margin-top:.9rem}
  .altrow p{color:#46413a;font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.65;max-width:48ch}
  .altrow__cta{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.55rem;margin-top:1.4rem;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:.72rem;
    font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink);border:1px solid var(--ink);
    padding:.7rem 1.3rem;border-radius:2px;transition:.25s}
  .altrow__cta:hover{background:var(--ink);color:var(--ivory)}
  .altrow__cta span{transition:.25s}.altrow__cta:hover span{transform:translateX(4px)}
  @media(max-width:760px){.altrow{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:1.3rem}.altrow:nth-child(even) .altrow__media{order:0}
    .altrow__media{aspect-ratio:16/10}.altrow__num{font-size:2.4rem}}

  /* --- Featured testimonial band (full-bleed) ----------------- */
  .feat{position:relative;color:#fff;overflow:hidden}
  .feat__bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0}
  .feat__bg img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
  .feat__scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(20,19,15,.9),rgba(20,19,15,.55) 66%,rgba(20,19,15,.32))}
  .feat__in{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:60ch;padding-block:clamp(4.5rem,10vw,8rem)}
  .feat__q{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3.4vw,2.7rem);line-height:1.32;margin:1.1rem 0 0}
  .feat__who{margin-top:1.7rem;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--stone-lt)}
  .feat__who b{color:#fff;font-weight:600}
  .feat__who .stars{color:var(--brass-lt);letter-spacing:.1em;margin-left:.6rem}

  /* --- The Luxe Method (vertical alternating timeline) -------- */
  .vtl{position:relative;max-width:1000px;margin:0 auto}
  .vtl::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;top:10px;bottom:10px;width:2px;background:var(--line-dk);transform:translateX(-50%)}
  .vtl__step{position:relative;margin-bottom:clamp(2.6rem,5vw,4.5rem)}
  .vtl__step:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
  .vtl__node{position:absolute;left:50%;top:1.5rem;transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:2;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--brass-dk);border:4px solid var(--ink);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;
    font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:600}
  .vtl__card{position:relative;width:calc(50% - 3rem);background:var(--charcoal);border:1px solid var(--line-dk);
    border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.3)}
  .vtl__step:nth-child(odd) .vtl__card{margin-right:auto}
  .vtl__step:nth-child(even) .vtl__card{margin-left:auto}
  .vtl__img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9;object-fit:cover}
  .vtl__c{padding:1.3rem 1.5rem 1.6rem}
  .vtl__kick{font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--brass-lt);font-weight:600}
  .vtl__card h3{color:#fff;font-size:1.45rem;font-weight:500;margin:.4rem 0 .55rem}
  .vtl__card p{color:var(--stone-lt);font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.6}
  /* scale-on-approach (JS sets transform/opacity by distance from viewport centre) */
  .vtl__card{transform-origin:center;transition:transform .15s ease-out,opacity .15s ease-out;will-change:transform,opacity;backface-visibility:hidden}
  @media(max-width:720px){
    .vtl::before{left:21px}
    .vtl__node{left:21px;width:42px;height:42px;font-size:.95rem}
    .vtl__step:nth-child(odd) .vtl__card,.vtl__step:nth-child(even) .vtl__card{width:auto;margin:0 0 0 56px}
  }
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.vtl__card{transform:none!important;opacity:1!important;transition:none}}

  /* --- Reviews (Google-style widget) -------------------------- */
  .gwidget{max-width:980px;margin:0 auto;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3ddcf;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 16px 44px rgba(20,19,15,.06)}
  .gwidget__head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1rem;padding:1.3rem 1.6rem;border-bottom:1px solid #ece7da;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .g-logo{width:40px;height:40px;flex:none}
  .gwidget__rate .num{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.55rem;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.55rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);line-height:1}
  .gstars{color:#f5a623;letter-spacing:.05em}
  .gwidget__rate .sub{font-size:.82rem;color:#5a564b;margin-top:.25rem}
  .gwidget__link{margin-left:auto;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;color:#1a6fd6;border:1px solid #dadce0;border-radius:100px;padding:.55rem 1.15rem;transition:.2s}
  .gwidget__link:hover{background:#f4f8fd;border-color:#1a6fd6}
  .greviews{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .greview{padding:1.4rem 1.5rem;border-right:1px solid #ece7da}
  .greview:last-child{border-right:0}
  .greview__top{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;margin-bottom:.7rem}
  .greview__av{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;font-weight:600;font-size:1.05rem;flex:none}
  .greview__top b{display:block;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}
  .greview__meta{font-size:.76rem;color:#73706a}
  .greview__g{margin-left:auto;width:18px;height:18px;flex:none}
  .greview .gstars{font-size:.86rem;margin-bottom:.5rem;display:block}
  .greview p{font-size:.9rem;color:#3a352b;line-height:1.6}
  @media(max-width:760px){.greviews{grid-template-columns:1fr}.greview{border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid #ece7da}.greview:last-child{border-bottom:0}}
  .greviews--honest{display:block;text-align:center;padding:2.2rem 1.8rem 2.4rem}
  .greviews--honest p{font-size:1.02rem;color:#3a352b;line-height:1.6;max-width:52ch;margin:0 auto 1.3rem}
  .greviews--honest .btn{display:inline-flex}

  /* --- Service area (standout dark band) ---------------------- */
  .areastats{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:clamp(1.6rem,5vw,3.8rem);flex-wrap:wrap;margin:1.7rem 0 0}
  .areastats div{text-align:center}
  .areastats b{font-family:var(--serif);color:var(--brass-lt);font-size:1.8rem;font-weight:600;display:block;line-height:1}
  .areastats span{font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--stone-lt);display:block;margin-top:.4rem}
  .chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:.6rem;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto}
  .chip{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;border:1px solid var(--line-dk);border-radius:100px;
    padding:.5rem 1.05rem;font-size:.88rem;color:var(--ivory);background:rgba(255,255,255,.02);transition:.2s}
  .chip:hover{border-color:var(--brass);background:rgba(176,141,76,.14);transform:translateY(-2px)}
  .chip svg{width:13px;height:13px;stroke:var(--brass-lt);fill:none;stroke-width:1.8;flex:none}
  .chip--hq{background:var(--brass);border-color:var(--brass);color:#fff;font-weight:600}
  .chip--hq svg{stroke:#fff}
  .chips--sub{margin-top:1.2rem;max-width:840px}
  .chips--sub .chip{font-size:.8rem;padding:.42rem .9rem;color:var(--stone-lt);border-color:rgba(246,241,231,.1)}
  .chips--sub .chip:hover{color:var(--ivory);border-color:var(--brass)}
  .area__more{text-align:center;margin-top:2rem;color:var(--stone-lt);font-size:.92rem}
  .area__more a{color:var(--brass-lt);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}

  /* --- Contact ------------------------------------------------ */
  .contact{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.05fr;gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,4rem);align-items:start}
  .contact__info p{color:#46413a}
  .contact__pts{list-style:none;margin-top:1.5rem;display:grid;gap:1.1rem}
  .contact__pts li{display:flex;gap:.85rem;align-items:flex-start;font-size:1rem;color:#2b271f}
  .contact__pts a{color:#2b271f}
  .contact__pts a:hover{color:#6c5420}
  .contact__pts svg{width:21px;height:21px;stroke:#6c5420;fill:none;stroke-width:1.7;flex:none;margin-top:.15rem}
  .lead{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;padding:clamp(1.6rem,2.6vw,2.4rem)}
  .lead h3{font-size:1.65rem;margin-bottom:.3rem}
  .lead__req{color:#46413a;font-size:.86rem;margin-bottom:1.4rem}
  .lead label{display:block;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;color:#3a352b;margin:0 0 .45rem}
  .lead label .rq{color:#9a3b30}
  .lead input,.lead select,.lead textarea{width:100%;padding:.9rem 1rem;border:1px solid #7e7868;border-radius:2px;
    font-family:var(--sans);font-size:1rem;margin-bottom:1.05rem;background:#fff;color:var(--ink)}
  .lead input::placeholder,.lead textarea::placeholder{color:#6f6a5c}
  .lead input:focus,.lead select:focus,.lead textarea:focus{border-color:var(--brass-dk)}
  .lead .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center;margin-top:.3rem}
  .lead small{display:block;text-align:center;color:#6b6555;margin-top:.9rem;font-size:.78rem}
  @media(max-width:820px){.contact{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

  /* --- Final CTA (full-bleed dark) ---------------------------- */
  .fcta{position:relative;color:#fff;overflow:hidden;text-align:center}
  .fcta__bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0}
  .fcta__bg img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
  .fcta__scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;background:rgba(20,19,15,.76)}
  .fcta__in{position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding-block:clamp(4.5rem,10vw,8rem)}
  .fcta h2{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5vw,4rem);margin-bottom:1.2rem}
  .fcta p{color:rgba(246,241,231,.9);font-size:1.12rem;margin-bottom:2rem}
  .fcta__btns{display:flex;gap:1rem;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap}

  /* --- Overflow safety: let footer columns shrink so the long email wraps
         instead of forcing horizontal scroll on mobile (page-scoped) --- */
  .foot__grid>div,.foot ul{min-width:0}
  .foot a,.foot li,.foot p,.contact__pts a{overflow-wrap:anywhere}
  @media(max-width:480px){.foot__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:1.8rem}}

  /* --- Sticky mobile call ------------------------------------- */
  .stickycall{position:fixed;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:120;display:none;
    background:var(--brass-dk);color:#fff;text-align:center;padding:.95rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.05em}
  @media(max-width:760px){.stickycall{display:block}.compbar{bottom:4rem}}


/* ============================================================
   PAGE-TYPE COMPONENTS - distinct body vocabulary per type.
   Share the pitch tokens + shell (nav/footer/hero/faq2/tstrip).
   ============================================================ */

/* --- COST GUIDE: direct-answer callout (top of article) --- */
.answer-box{border-left:3px solid var(--brass);background:var(--paper);border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;
  padding:1.6rem 1.8rem;max-width:74ch}
.answer-box .lbl{font-size:.64rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;color:var(--brass-dk);display:block;margin-bottom:.6rem}
.answer-box p{font-size:1.15rem;line-height:1.6;color:var(--ink)}
.answer-box p b{font-weight:600}

/* --- COST GUIDE: price tiers --- */
.price-tiers{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.3rem}
.tier{display:flex;flex-direction:column;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;background:var(--paper);padding:2rem 1.7rem}
.tier.is-feature{border-color:var(--brass);box-shadow:0 26px 60px rgba(20,19,15,.12)}
.tier__tag{align-self:flex-start;font-size:.56rem;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;
  color:var(--ink);background:var(--brass-lt);padding:.28rem .62rem;border-radius:100px;margin-bottom:1rem}
.tier__name{font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;color:var(--brass-dk)}
.tier__price{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3vw,2.5rem);font-weight:600;line-height:1;margin:.5rem 0 .5rem;color:var(--ink)}
.tier__price small{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--stone);font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:400}
.tier__desc{color:#4a463c;font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.55;margin-bottom:1.3rem}
.tier__list{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:.6rem;margin-top:auto}
.tier__list li{display:flex;gap:.55rem;font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.4;color:#3a352b}
.tier__list svg{width:16px;height:16px;color:var(--brass);flex:none;margin-top:.15rem}
@media(max-width:820px){.price-tiers{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* --- COST GUIDE: cost-factor breakdown --- */
.factors{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden}
.factor{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto;gap:.4rem 1.4rem;align-items:baseline;padding:1.3rem 1.5rem;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--paper)}
.factor:first-child{border-top:0}
.factor__k{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.25rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--ink)}
.factor p{grid-column:1;color:#4a463c;font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.5;margin-top:.25rem;max-width:62ch}
.factor__impact{grid-row:1;grid-column:2;font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;
  padding:.35rem .7rem;border-radius:100px;white-space:nowrap}
.impact-high{background:var(--brass-dk);color:#fff}
.impact-med{background:var(--brass-lt);color:var(--ink)}
.impact-low{background:var(--bone);color:var(--stone)}

/* --- COST GUIDE / SERVICE: two-column compare (traditional vs Luxe) --- */
.compare{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.3rem}
.compare__col{border-radius:10px;padding:2rem 1.8rem}
.compare__col--them{background:var(--bone);border:1px solid var(--line)}
.compare__col--us{background:var(--ink);color:var(--ivory)}
.compare__h{font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:1.3rem}
.compare__col--them .compare__h{color:var(--stone)}
.compare__col--us .compare__h{color:var(--brass-lt)}
.compare__col ul{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:.9rem}
.compare__col li{display:flex;gap:.6rem;font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.45}
.compare__col--them li{color:#5a554a}
.compare__col--us li{color:rgba(246,241,231,.92)}
.compare__col svg{width:17px;height:17px;flex:none;margin-top:.12rem}
.compare__col--them svg{color:var(--stone-lt)}
.compare__col--us svg{color:var(--brass-lt)}
@media(max-width:760px){.compare{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* --- PROJECT: at-a-glance spec sheet --- */
.proj-specs{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(150px,1fr));
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--paper)}
.spec{padding:1.5rem 1.4rem;border-left:1px solid var(--line)}
.spec:first-child{border-left:0}
.spec__k{font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;color:var(--brass-dk);margin-bottom:.55rem}
.spec__v{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.3rem;font-weight:500;line-height:1.12;color:var(--ink)}
@media(max-width:640px){.proj-specs{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.spec:nth-child(odd){border-left:0}}

/* --- PROJECT: result pull-quote --- */
.pullquote{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.4rem);font-weight:500;line-height:1.25;
  color:var(--ink);max-width:26ch;margin:0 auto;text-align:center}
.pullquote .gold{color:var(--brass-dk)}
.is-dark .pullquote{color:#fff}.is-dark .pullquote .gold{color:var(--brass-lt)}

/* --- PROJECT: challenge / approach / result narrative --- */
.case-steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.4rem}
.case-step{border-top:2px solid var(--brass);padding-top:1.2rem}
.case-step .lbl{font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;color:var(--brass-dk);display:block;margin-bottom:.7rem}
.case-step h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.4rem;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:.6rem;line-height:1.15}
.case-step p{color:#4a463c;font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.6}
@media(max-width:760px){.case-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:1.8rem}}

/* --- TOWN: local area module --- */
.town-local{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:clamp(1.6rem,4vw,3.2rem);align-items:start}
.local-panel{background:var(--bone);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;padding:1.9rem}
.local-panel h4{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.3rem;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.hood-list{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5rem}
.hood{font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.02em;color:#3a352b;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:100px;padding:.42rem .9rem}
.local-facts{list-style:none;display:grid;gap:.75rem;margin-top:1.4rem}
.local-facts li{display:flex;gap:.55rem;font-size:.9rem;line-height:1.45;color:#4a463c}
.local-facts svg{width:16px;height:16px;color:var(--brass);flex:none;margin-top:.15rem}
@media(max-width:820px){.town-local{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* --- SERVICE: scope checklist grid --- */
.scope{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.5rem 2.6rem}
.scope__item{display:flex;gap:.85rem}
.scope__item svg{width:22px;height:22px;color:var(--brass);flex:none;margin-top:.15rem}
.scope__item h4,.scope__item h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.25rem;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:.35rem;line-height:1.15}
.scope__item p{color:#4a463c;font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.55}
@media(max-width:680px){.scope{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:1.5rem}}

/* --- SERVICE: materials / finishes strip --- */
.materials{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(130px,1fr));gap:.85rem}
.material{position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/5;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--bone);margin:0}
.material img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.material:hover img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.material figcaption{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;padding:.9rem;color:#fff;font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.06em;
  background:linear-gradient(transparent,rgba(20,19,15,.82))}

/* Checklist with brass check icons (about page). Rule was missing from the system;
   unsized inline SVGs rendered at container width (503px). */
.checks{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;display:grid;gap:1rem}
.checks li{display:flex;gap:.75rem;align-items:flex-start;line-height:1.55}
.checks svg{flex:none;width:20px;height:20px;stroke:var(--brass);stroke-width:2;margin-top:.2rem}

/* .chip was tuned for dark bands; every remaining .chip now sits on a light section
   (remodeling index service chips, project-page spec chips). Ivory-on-paper was invisible. */
.chip{color:var(--espresso);border-color:rgba(20,19,15,.22);background:rgba(20,19,15,.03)}
.chip:hover{color:var(--ink)}
.chip svg{stroke:var(--brass-dk)}
.chips--sub .chip{color:var(--stone);border-color:rgba(20,19,15,.14)}
.chips--sub .chip:hover{color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--brass)}