/* ─── CSS RESET & VARIABLES ─────────────────────────── */
    *, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

    :root {
      --cream:    #FFFFFF;
      --ivory:    #F8F8F8;
      --sand:     #EFEFEF;
      --warm:     #E0E0E0;
      --gold:     #C9A96E;
      --gold-lt:  #E2C48D;
      --bronze:   #A07840;
      --charcoal: #222222;
      --ink:      #111111;
      --muted:    #888888;
      --light-muted: #BBBBBB;

      --serif:    'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
      --serif2:   'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
      --sans:     'DM Sans', sans-serif;

      --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
      --ease-in-out: cubic-bezier(0.76, 0, 0.24, 1);
    }

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

    body {
      background: #fff;
      color: #111;
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-weight: 300;
      line-height: 1.7;
      overflow-x: hidden;
      cursor: none;
    }

    /* ─── CUSTOM CURSOR ──────────────────────────────────── */
    .cursor {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0; left: 0;
      width: 10px; height: 10px;
      background: var(--gold);
      border-radius: 50%;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 9999;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      transition: width 0.3s var(--ease-out), height 0.3s var(--ease-out), background 0.3s;
      mix-blend-mode: multiply;
    }
    .cursor-ring {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0; left: 0;
      width: 36px; height: 36px;
      border: 1px solid var(--gold);
      border-radius: 50%;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 9998;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      transition: transform 0.15s var(--ease-out), width 0.3s var(--ease-out), height 0.3s var(--ease-out);
      opacity: 0.6;
    }
    .cursor-hover { width: 50px; height: 50px; }
    .cursor-ring-hover { width: 60px; height: 60px; opacity: 0.3; }

    @media (max-width: 768px) { .cursor, .cursor-ring { display: none; } body { cursor: auto; } }

    /* ─── SCROLLBAR ──────────────────────────────────────── */
    ::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 4px; }
    ::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--ivory); }
    ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--gold); border-radius: 2px; }

    /* ─── UTILITIES ──────────────────────────────────────── */
    .container { max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 40px; }
    @media (max-width: 768px) { .container { padding: 0 20px; } }

    .label {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.25em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
    }

    .section-title {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
      font-weight: 400;
      line-height: 1.2;
      color: var(--ink);
    }

    .section-title em {
      font-style: italic;
      color: var(--gold);
    }

    /* ─── BUTTONS ────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .btn {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
      padding: 0 0;
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 11.5px;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      text-decoration: none;
      border: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.45s var(--ease-out);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }

    /* Arrow icon circle */
    .btn .btn-arrow {
      width: 44px; height: 44px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      font-size: 13px;
      transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-out), background 0.45s;
    }

    .btn .btn-label {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
    }

    /* ── Primary: filled gold pill ───────────────────────── */
    .btn-primary {
      background: var(--gold);
      color: var(--cream);
      padding: 5px 5px 5px 28px;
      border-radius: 100px;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(184,154,106,0.3);
    }
    .btn-primary .btn-arrow {
      background: var(--bronze);
      color: var(--cream);
    }
    .btn-primary:hover {
      background: var(--bronze);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 36px rgba(140,109,66,0.45);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }
    .btn-primary:hover .btn-arrow {
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
      transform: rotate(45deg);
    }

    /* ── Outline: border pill ────────────────────────────── */
    .btn-outline {
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--ink);
      padding: 5px 28px 5px 5px;
      border-radius: 100px;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--warm);
    }
    .btn-outline .btn-arrow {
      background: var(--sand);
      color: var(--charcoal);
      order: -1;
    }
    .btn-outline:hover {
      border-color: var(--gold);
      color: var(--gold);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }
    .btn-outline:hover .btn-arrow {
      background: var(--gold);
      color: var(--cream);
      transform: rotate(45deg);
    }

    /* ── Ghost: for dark backgrounds ────────────────────── */
    .btn-ghost {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
      color: var(--cream);
      padding: 5px 28px 5px 5px;
      border-radius: 100px;
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    }
    .btn-ghost .btn-arrow {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      color: var(--cream);
      order: -1;
    }
    .btn-ghost:hover {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
      border-color: var(--gold-lt);
      color: var(--gold-lt);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }
    .btn-ghost:hover .btn-arrow {
      background: var(--gold);
      color: var(--cream);
      transform: rotate(45deg);
    }

    /* ── Dark solid ──────────────────────────────────────── */
    .btn-dark {
      background: var(--ink);
      color: var(--cream);
      padding: 5px 5px 5px 28px;
      border-radius: 100px;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
    }
    .btn-dark .btn-arrow {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      color: var(--cream);
    }
    .btn-dark:hover {
      background: var(--charcoal);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }
    .btn-dark:hover .btn-arrow {
      background: var(--gold);
      transform: rotate(45deg);
    }

    .divider {
      width: 60px; height: 1px;
      background: var(--gold);
      display: block;
    }

    /* ─── REVEAL ANIMATIONS ──────────────────────────────── */
    .reveal {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(40px);
      transition: opacity 0.9s var(--ease-out), transform 0.9s var(--ease-out);
    }
    .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .reveal-left {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateX(-40px);
      transition: opacity 0.9s var(--ease-out), transform 0.9s var(--ease-out);
    }
    .reveal-left.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
    .reveal-right {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateX(40px);
      transition: opacity 0.9s var(--ease-out), transform 0.9s var(--ease-out);
    }
    .reveal-right.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

    .delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
    .delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
    .delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
    .delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
    .delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }
    .delay-6 { transition-delay: 0.6s; }

    /* ─── NAVBAR ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .navbar {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      z-index: 1000;
      padding: 0;
      transition: all 0.5s var(--ease-out);
    }

    /* Top thin gold accent line */
    .navbar::before {
      content: '';
      display: block;
      height: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--gold) 30%, var(--gold-lt) 50%, var(--gold) 70%, transparent 100%);
    }

    .navbar-bar {
      padding: 22px 0;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,1);
      transition: padding 0.5s var(--ease-out), background 0.5s, box-shadow 0.5s;
    }

    .navbar.scrolled .navbar-bar {
      padding: 12px 0;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
      backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
      box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(201,169,110,0.2), 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
    }

    .navbar-inner {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
    }

    /* ── Logo ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .logo {
      text-decoration: none;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      background: transparent !important;
    }

    .logo img {
      height: 54px;
      width: auto;
      max-width: 180px;
      object-fit: contain;
      display: block;
      background: transparent;
      mix-blend-mode: multiply;
    }

    .logo-emblem {
      width: 38px; height: 38px;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      position: relative;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
    }

    .logo-emblem::before {
      content: 'N';
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: 18px;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--gold);
      line-height: 1;
    }

    .logo-emblem::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 3px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(184,154,106,0.3);
    }

    .logo:hover .logo-emblem { transform: rotate(5deg); }

    .logo-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1; }

    .logo-name {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: 20px;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--ink);
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    }

    .logo-tag {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 8.5px;
      font-weight: 400;
      letter-spacing: 0.35em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-top: 3px;
    }

    /* ── Nav Links ────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .nav-links {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      list-style: none;
    }

    .nav-links > li { position: relative; }

    .nav-links a {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 11.5px;
      font-weight: 400;
      letter-spacing: 0.13em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      text-decoration: none;
      color: var(--charcoal);
      padding: 9px 16px;
      display: block;
      position: relative;
      transition: color 0.3s;
      border-radius: 100px;
    }

    /* Animated pill background on hover */
    .nav-links a::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      border-radius: 100px;
      background: var(--sand);
      transform: scale(0.7);
      opacity: 0;
      transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out), opacity 0.35s;
    }

    .nav-links a:hover::before { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
    .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

    /* Dot indicator below active */
    .nav-links a::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 6px; left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%) scale(0);
      width: 4px; height: 4px;
      background: var(--gold);
      border-radius: 50%;
      transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out);
      z-index: 2;
    }
    .nav-links a:hover::after { transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1); }

    .nav-links a span { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

    /* ── Nav CTA ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .nav-cta-wrap {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      margin-left: 10px;
    }

    .nav-cta {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0;
      text-decoration: none;
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.16em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      background: var(--gold);
      color: var(--cream);
      padding: 4px 20px 4px 4px;
      border-radius: 100px;
      transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-out);
      box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(184,154,106,0.3);
      white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .nav-cta-dot {
      width: 32px; height: 32px;
      background: var(--bronze);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 11px;
      color: var(--cream);
      flex-shrink: 0;
      margin-right: 12px;
      transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out), background 0.4s;
    }

    .nav-cta:hover {
      background: var(--bronze);
      box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(140,109,66,0.4);
      transform: translateY(-1px);
    }
    .nav-cta:hover .nav-cta-dot {
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
      transform: rotate(45deg);
    }

    /* ── Hamburger ────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .hamburger {
      display: none;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      width: 44px; height: 44px;
      cursor: pointer;
      background: var(--ivory);
      border: 1.5px solid var(--sand);
      border-radius: 50%;
      position: relative;
      transition: all 0.3s;
    }

    .hamburger:hover { background: var(--sand); border-color: var(--warm); }

    .hamburger-lines {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 4.5px;
      width: 18px;
    }

    .hamburger-lines span {
      display: block;
      height: 1.5px;
      background: var(--ink);
      border-radius: 2px;
      transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-out);
      transform-origin: center;
    }

    .hamburger-lines span:nth-child(3) { width: 12px; }

    .hamburger.open .hamburger-lines span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
    .hamburger.open .hamburger-lines span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
    .hamburger.open .hamburger-lines span:nth-child(3) { width: 18px; transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }

    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .nav-links { display: none; }
      .nav-cta-wrap { display: none; }
      .hamburger { display: flex; }
    }

    /* ── Mobile Menu ──────────────────────────────────────── */
    .mobile-menu {
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      background: var(--ink);
      z-index: 999;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 0;
      opacity: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease-out);
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .mobile-menu::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: -200px; right: -200px;
      width: 600px; height: 600px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(184,154,106,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
    }

    .mobile-menu.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }

    .mob-link {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 3rem);
      font-weight: 400;
      color: rgba(250,248,245,0.5);
      text-decoration: none;
      letter-spacing: 0.03em;
      padding: 14px 0;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 20px;
      transition: color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
      position: relative;
    }

    .mob-link .mob-num {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 300;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      color: var(--gold);
      opacity: 0.6;
      width: 28px;
      text-align: right;
    }

    .mob-link:hover { color: var(--cream); transform: translateX(8px); }
    .mob-link:hover .mob-num { opacity: 1; }

    .mob-contact-strip {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 40px;
      left: 0; right: 0;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 32px;
    }

    .mob-contact-strip a {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 300;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(250,248,245,0.3);
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.3s;
    }
    .mob-contact-strip a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

    .mob-divider {
      width: 1px; height: 1px;
      background: none;
    }

    /* ─── HERO ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .hero {
      position: relative;
      height: 100vh;
      min-height: 700px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-end;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .hero-bg {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
      background-repeat: no-repeat;
      z-index: 0;
    }

    /* Dark gradient overlay for text legibility over the photo */
    .hero-bg::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 0%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.25) 45%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.60) 100%
      );
      z-index: 1;
    }

    /* Visual accent elements to suggest luxury space */
    .hero-accent-line {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0; left: 50%;
      width: 1px; height: 120px;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--gold));
      z-index: 5;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
    }

    .hero-content {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 10;
      width: 100%;
      padding-bottom: 100px;
    }

    .hero-inner {
      max-width: 1280px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 40px;
    }

    .hero-label {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 400;
      letter-spacing: 0.35em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 28px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 16px;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: fadeUp 1s var(--ease-out) 0.3s forwards;
    }

    .hero-label::before {
      content: '';
      display: block;
      width: 40px; height: 1px;
      background: var(--gold);
    }

    .hero-headline {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: clamp(3rem, 7.5vw, 7rem);
      font-weight: 400;
      line-height: 1.05;
      color: #fff;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
      max-width: 820px;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: fadeUp 1s var(--ease-out) 0.5s forwards;
    }

    .hero-headline em {
      font-style: italic;
      color: var(--gold-lt);
      display: block;
    }

    .hero-sub {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 16px;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
      max-width: 440px;
      margin-bottom: 48px;
      line-height: 1.8;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: fadeUp 1s var(--ease-out) 0.7s forwards;
    }

    .hero-ctas {
      display: flex;
      gap: 16px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: fadeUp 1s var(--ease-out) 0.9s forwards;
    }

    .hero-scroll {
      position: absolute;
      right: 40px;
      bottom: 40px;
      z-index: 10;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: fadeIn 1s var(--ease-out) 1.4s forwards;
    }

    .hero-scroll span {
      font-size: 10px;
      font-weight: 400;
      letter-spacing: 0.25em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(250,248,245,0.5);
      writing-mode: vertical-rl;
    }

    .scroll-line {
      width: 1px; height: 60px;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold), transparent);
      animation: scrollPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    @keyframes scrollPulse {
      0%, 100% { opacity: 1; height: 60px; }
      50% { opacity: 0.4; height: 40px; }
    }

    /* Stats bar at hero bottom */
    .hero-stats {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      z-index: 10;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.25);
    }

    .hero-stats-inner {
      max-width: 1280px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 40px;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      divide: var(--charcoal);
    }

    .stat-item {
      padding: 22px 0;
      text-align: center;
      border-right: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.18);
      opacity: 0;
      animation: fadeUp 0.8s var(--ease-out) 1.2s forwards;
    }
    .stat-item:first-child { border-left: none; }
    .stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }

    .stat-num {
      font-family: var(--serif2);
      font-size: 2.2rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--gold-lt);
      line-height: 1;
      display: block;
    }

    .stat-label {
      font-size: 10px;
      font-weight: 400;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: #333;
      margin-top: 4px;
      display: block;
    }

    @keyframes fadeUp {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
      to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }
    @keyframes fadeIn {
      from { opacity: 0; }
      to   { opacity: 1; }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .hero-inner { padding: 0 20px; }
      .hero-stats-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
      .stat-item:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
      .hero-scroll { display: none; }
    }

    /* ─── MARQUEE ────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .marquee-section {
      background: var(--cream);
      padding: 18px 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--sand);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sand);
    }

    .marquee-track {
      display: flex;
      gap: 0;
      animation: marqueeScroll 22s linear infinite;
      width: max-content;
    }

    .marquee-item {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 24px;
      padding: 0 40px;
      white-space: nowrap;
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.22em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--muted);
    }

    .marquee-dot {
      width: 4px; height: 4px;
      background: var(--gold);
      border-radius: 50%;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

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

    /* ─── ABOUT ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .about { padding: 140px 0; background: var(--cream); }

    .about-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 100px;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .about-img-wrap {
      position: relative;
    }

    .about-img {
      width: 100%;
      aspect-ratio: 4/5;
      background: var(--sand);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .about-img-inner {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
    }

    .about-badge {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -24px;
      right: -24px;
      width: 120px; height: 120px;
      background: var(--gold);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      z-index: 2;
      box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(184,154,106,0.35);
    }

    .about-badge-num {
      font-family: var(--serif2);
      font-size: 2.4rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--cream);
      line-height: 1;
    }

    .about-badge-text {
      font-size: 9px;
      font-weight: 400;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      color: rgba(250,248,245,0.8);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-top: 2px;
      text-align: center;
      padding: 0 10px;
    }

    .about-img-frame {
      position: absolute;
      top: 20px; left: 20px;
      right: -20px; bottom: -20px;
      border: 1px solid var(--warm);
      z-index: -1;
    }

    .about-content { padding-top: 20px; }

    .about-content .label { margin-bottom: 20px; }
    .about-content .section-title { margin-bottom: 24px; }

    .about-text {
      font-size: 15px;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--muted);
      line-height: 1.9;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .about-pills {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 10px;
      margin: 36px 0;
    }

    .pill {
      padding: 9px 20px;
      border: 1px solid var(--sand);
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 400;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      color: var(--charcoal);
      background: #FFFFFF;
      transition: all 0.3s;
    }
    .pill:hover {
      background: var(--gold);
      color: #fff;
      border-color: var(--gold);
    }

    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 60px; }
      .about-img-frame { display: none; }
      .about-badge { right: 10px; bottom: -16px; }
    }

    .services { padding: 140px 0; background: var(--ivory); }

    .section-header {
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 80px;
    }

    .section-header .label { margin-bottom: 16px; }
    .section-header .section-title { margin-bottom: 20px; }

    .section-header p {
      font-size: 15px;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--muted);
      max-width: 480px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .services-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 1px;
      background: var(--sand);
    }

    .service-card {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      padding: 50px 40px;
      transition: background 0.4s var(--ease-out), transform 0.4s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.4s;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .service-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      height: 3px;
      background: var(--gold);
      transform: scaleX(0);
      transform-origin: left;
      transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
    }

    .service-card:hover { background: #FFFFFF; transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); }
    .service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

    .service-icon {
      width: 56px; height: 56px;
      background: var(--ivory);
      border: 1px solid var(--sand);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
      transition: background 0.4s, border-color 0.4s;
      font-size: 22px;
      color: var(--gold);
    }

    .service-card:hover .service-icon { background: var(--gold); color: #fff; border-color: var(--gold); }

    .service-num {
      font-family: var(--serif2);
      font-size: 3rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--sand);
      position: absolute;
      top: 20px; right: 30px;
      line-height: 1;
      transition: color 0.4s;
    }

    .service-card:hover .service-num { color: var(--warm); }

    .service-name {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      color: var(--ink);
      margin-bottom: 14px;
      line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .service-desc {
      font-size: 13.5px;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--muted);
      line-height: 1.8;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
    }

    .service-link {
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      text-decoration: none;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      transition: gap 0.3s;
    }
    .service-link:hover { gap: 14px; }

    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }

    /* ─── PORTFOLIO ──────────────────────────────────────── */
    .portfolio { padding: 140px 0; background: var(--cream); }

    .portfolio-filter {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 0;
      margin-bottom: 60px;
      border: 1px solid var(--sand);
      width: fit-content;
      margin-left: auto;
      margin-right: auto;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .filter-btn {
      padding: 13px 28px;
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      border: none;
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--muted);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.3s;
      border-right: 1px solid var(--sand);
    }
    .filter-btn:last-child { border-right: none; }
    .filter-btn.active, .filter-btn:hover {
      background: var(--gold);
      color: var(--cream);
    }

    .portfolio-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
      grid-auto-rows: 280px;
      gap: 12px;
    }

    .p-item {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      cursor: pointer;
    }

    .p-item:nth-child(1) { grid-column: span 7; grid-row: span 2; }
    .p-item:nth-child(2) { grid-column: span 5; }
    .p-item:nth-child(3) { grid-column: span 5; }
    .p-item:nth-child(4) { grid-column: span 4; }
    .p-item:nth-child(5) { grid-column: span 4; }
    .p-item:nth-child(6) { grid-column: span 4; }

    .p-bg {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
      transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease-out);
    }

    /* Real photo inside p-item */
    .p-item img {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      object-position: center;
      transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease-out);
      display: block;
    }
    .p-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }

    .p-bg-1 { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #C4A882 0%, #8C6D42 40%, #5C4428 100%); }
    .p-bg-2 { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #D4C5B0 0%, #B89A6A 60%, #8C6D42 100%); }
    .p-bg-3 { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #A89070 0%, #6C5040 60%, #3C2820 100%); }
    .p-bg-4 { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #E0D0BC 0%, #C4A882 60%, #A08060 100%); }
    .p-bg-5 { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #B8A090 0%, #907060 60%, #604040 100%); }
    .p-bg-6 { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #D8C8B0 0%, #B49878 60%, #907858 100%); }

    .p-item:hover .p-bg { transform: scale(1.06); }

    .p-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(20,18,15,0.85) 0%, transparent 60%);
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.4s;
    }
    .p-item:hover .p-overlay { opacity: 1; }

    .p-info {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 28px; left: 28px; right: 28px;
      transform: translateY(12px);
      opacity: 0;
      transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-out);
    }
    .p-item:hover .p-info { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }

    .p-cat {
      font-size: 10px;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.22em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold-lt);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    .p-name {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      color: var(--cream);
    }

    .p-placeholder {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      font-size: 10px;
      letter-spacing: 0.25em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(250,248,245,0.3);
      text-align: center;
      font-family: var(--sans);
      line-height: 2;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .portfolio-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        grid-auto-rows: 220px;
      }
      .p-item:nth-child(n) { grid-column: span 1; grid-row: span 1; }
      .p-info { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
      .p-overlay { opacity: 1; }
    }

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

    /* ─── WHY US ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .why-us { padding: 140px 0; background: var(--ivory); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }

    .why-us::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: -200px; left: -200px;
      width: 700px; height: 700px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,169,110,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .why-us .section-header .section-title { color: var(--ink); }
    .why-us .section-header p { color: var(--muted); }

    .why-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 1px;
      background: var(--sand);
      margin-top: 80px;
    }

    .why-item {
      background: #FFFFFF;
      padding: 50px 36px;
      text-align: center;
      transition: background 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s, transform 0.4s;
    }
    .why-item:hover { background: #FFFFFF; box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); transform: translateY(-4px); }

    .why-icon {
      width: 64px; height: 64px;
      border: 1px solid var(--sand);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      margin: 0 auto 28px;
      font-size: 24px;
      color: var(--gold);
      transition: all 0.4s;
    }
    .why-item:hover .why-icon {
      background: var(--gold);
      color: #fff;
      border-color: var(--gold);
    }

    .why-title {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      color: var(--ink);
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .why-desc {
      font-size: 13.5px;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--muted);
      line-height: 1.8;
    }

    @media (max-width: 900px) { .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
    @media (max-width: 600px) { .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

    /* ─── TESTIMONIALS ───────────────────────────────────── */
    .testimonials { padding: 140px 0; background: #FFFFFF; }

    .testi-slider { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }

    .testi-track {
      display: flex;
      transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-in-out);
    }

    .testi-slide {
      min-width: 100%;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 60px;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .testi-quote-mark {
      font-family: var(--serif2);
      font-size: 8rem;
      line-height: 0.7;
      color: var(--sand);
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      display: block;
    }

    .testi-text {
      font-family: var(--serif2);
      font-size: 1.45rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      font-style: italic;
      color: var(--charcoal);
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin-bottom: 36px;
    }

    .testi-author {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 16px;
    }

    .testi-avatar {
      width: 52px; height: 52px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--sand);
      overflow: hidden;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      position: relative;
    }
    .testi-avatar::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--warm), var(--gold));
    }

    .testi-author-info .name {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      color: var(--ink);
    }
    .testi-author-info .role {
      font-size: 12px;
      color: var(--muted);
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }

    .testi-stars {
      display: flex;
      gap: 4px;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .testi-stars i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 13px; }

    .testi-img-side {
      aspect-ratio: 4/5;
      background: var(--sand);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .testi-img-inner {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C4A882 0%, #8C6D42 100%);
    }

    .testi-controls {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 16px;
      margin-top: 50px;
    }

    .testi-btn {
      width: 44px; height: 44px;
      border: 1px solid var(--sand);
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--charcoal);
      font-size: 14px;
      cursor: pointer;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      transition: all 0.3s;
    }
    .testi-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--cream); }

    .testi-dots {
      display: flex;
      gap: 8px;
    }
    .dot {
      width: 20px; height: 2px;
      background: var(--warm);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.3s;
    }
    .dot.active { background: var(--gold); width: 40px; }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .testi-slide { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .testi-img-side { display: none; }
    }

    /* ─── PROCESS ────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .process { padding: 140px 0; background: var(--cream); }

    .process-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 0;
      margin-top: 80px;
      position: relative;
    }

    .process-grid::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 34px;
      left: 12.5%;
      right: 12.5%;
      height: 1px;
      background: var(--sand);
      z-index: 0;
    }

    .process-item {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 0 20px;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .process-num-wrap {
      width: 68px; height: 68px;
      border: 1px solid var(--warm);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      margin: 0 auto 32px;
      background: var(--cream);
      transition: all 0.4s;
      position: relative;
    }

    .process-item:hover .process-num-wrap {
      background: var(--gold);
      border-color: var(--gold);
    }

    .process-num {
      font-family: var(--serif2);
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--gold);
      transition: color 0.4s;
    }

    .process-item:hover .process-num { color: var(--cream); }

    .process-title {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      color: var(--ink);
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .process-desc {
      font-size: 13px;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--muted);
      line-height: 1.8;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
      .process-grid::before { display: none; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }

    /* ─── CTA BANNER ─────────────────────────────────────── */
    .cta-banner {
      position: relative;
      padding: 140px 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--sand);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sand);
    }

    .cta-bg {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .cta-bg::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(to right, rgba(201,169,110,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(201,169,110,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 60px 60px;
    }

    .cta-bg::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%; left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      width: 600px; height: 600px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,169,110,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
    }

    .cta-content {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .cta-content .label { color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 24px; }

    .cta-title {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.5vw, 5rem);
      font-weight: 400;
      color: var(--ink);
      line-height: 1.1;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
    }
    .cta-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }

    .cta-sub {
      font-size: 15px;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--muted);
      max-width: 420px;
      margin: 0 auto 50px;
      line-height: 1.8;
    }

    .cta-btns { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

    /* ─── CONTACT ────────────────────────────────────────── */
    .contact { padding: 140px 0; background: var(--cream); }

    .contact-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
      gap: 100px;
    }

    .contact-info .label { margin-bottom: 20px; }
    .contact-info .section-title { margin-bottom: 24px; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.8rem); }

    .contact-text {
      font-size: 15px;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--muted);
      line-height: 1.9;
      margin-bottom: 48px;
    }

    .contact-details { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 28px; }

    .detail-item { display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; }

    .detail-icon {
      width: 44px; height: 44px;
      background: var(--sand);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 16px;
      color: var(--gold);
      flex-shrink: 0;
      transition: all 0.3s;
    }
    .detail-item:hover .detail-icon { background: var(--gold); color: var(--cream); }

    .detail-text .dt-label {
      font-size: 10px;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--muted);
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .detail-text .dt-val {
      font-size: 14.5px;
      color: var(--charcoal);
      font-weight: 300;
      line-height: 1.5;
    }

    /* Map Placeholder */
    .map-placeholder {
      margin-top: 40px;
      height: 200px;
      background: var(--sand);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .map-placeholder::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4C5B0 0%, #E8DDD0 100%);
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 24px 24px;
    }
    .map-placeholder::after {
      content: 'MAP PLACEHOLDER';
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%; left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      font-size: 10px;
      letter-spacing: 0.3em;
      color: var(--muted);
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-weight: 400;
    }
    .map-pin {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%; left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -100%);
      width: 24px; height: 24px;
      background: var(--gold);
      clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 38%, 82% 100%, 18% 100%, 0% 38%);
      z-index: 2;
    }

    /* Form */
    .contact-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }

    .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }

    .form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }

    .form-group label {
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--muted);
    }

    .form-group input,
    .form-group textarea,
    .form-group select {
      width: 100%;
      padding: 16px 20px;
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border: 1px solid var(--sand);
      border-radius: 0;
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 14px;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--charcoal);
      transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
      outline: none;
      appearance: none;
    }
    .form-group input:focus,
    .form-group textarea:focus,
    .form-group select:focus {
      border-color: var(--gold);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201,169,110,0.08);
      background: #FFFFFF;
    }

    .form-group textarea { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }

    .form-submit {
      margin-top: 8px;
    }

    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 60px; }
      .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }

    /* ─── FOOTER ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
    footer {
      background: var(--ivory);
      padding: 90px 0 0;
      position: relative;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--sand);
    }

    footer::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      height: 3px;
      background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    }

    .footer-top {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
      gap: 70px;
      padding-bottom: 70px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sand);
    }

    .footer-logo .logo-name { color: var(--ink); font-size: 20px; }
    .footer-logo .logo-tag { margin-top: 3px; }
    .footer-logo .logo-emblem { border-color: var(--gold); }
    .footer-logo .logo-emblem::before { color: var(--gold); }

    .footer-logo img {
      height: 80px;
      width: auto;
      max-width: 220px;
      object-fit: contain;
      display: block;
      background: transparent;
      mix-blend-mode: multiply;
    }

    .footer-about {
      font-size: 13.5px;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--muted);
      line-height: 1.9;
      margin-top: 20px;
      max-width: 300px;
    }

    .footer-social {
      display: flex;
      gap: 12px;
      margin-top: 30px;
    }

    .social-btn {
      width: 38px; height: 38px;
      border: 1px solid var(--sand);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      color: var(--muted);
      font-size: 14px;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: all 0.3s;
    }
    .social-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: #fff; }

    .footer-col-title {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.22em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--charcoal);
      margin-bottom: 24px;
    }

    .footer-links { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
    .footer-links a {
      font-size: 13.5px;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--muted);
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.3s;
    }
    .footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

    .footer-newsletter input {
      width: 100%;
      padding: 14px 18px;
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border: 1px solid var(--sand);
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 13px;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--charcoal);
      outline: none;
      border-radius: 0;
      transition: border-color 0.3s;
    }
    .footer-newsletter input:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
    .footer-newsletter input::placeholder { color: var(--light-muted); }

    .footer-newsletter button {
      width: 100%;
      margin-top: 10px;
      padding: 14px;
      background: var(--gold);
      border: none;
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: #fff;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: background 0.3s;
    }
    .footer-newsletter button:hover { background: var(--bronze); }

    .footer-bottom {
      padding: 28px 0;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--sand);
    }

    .footer-copy {
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--muted);
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    }

    .footer-legal {
      display: flex;
      gap: 28px;
    }
    .footer-legal a {
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--muted);
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.3s;
    }
    .footer-legal a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; text-align: center; }
    }

    /* ─── BACK TO TOP ────────────────────────────────────── */
    .back-top {
      position: fixed;
      bottom: 36px; right: 36px;
      width: 48px; height: 48px;
      background: var(--gold);
      color: var(--cream);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 14px;
      cursor: pointer;
      z-index: 500;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(20px);
      transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-out);
      text-decoration: none;
      border: none;
    }
    .back-top.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .back-top:hover { background: var(--bronze); }

    /* ─── LOADING SCREEN ─────────────────────────────────── */
    .loader {
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      background: var(--ink);
      z-index: 9999;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease-out), visibility 0.8s;
    }
    .loader.gone { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }

    .loader-logo {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: 2rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      color: var(--cream);
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      margin-bottom: 40px;
    }
    .loader-logo span { color: var(--gold); font-style: italic; }

    .loader-bar-wrap {
      width: 200px; height: 1px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .loader-bar {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; left: 0;
      height: 100%;
      background: var(--gold);
      width: 0;
      animation: loadBar 1.8s var(--ease-out) forwards;
    }
    .loader-pct {
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 300;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      color: rgba(250,248,245,0.4);
      margin-top: 16px;
    }

    @keyframes loadBar {
      0%   { width: 0; }
      100% { width: 100%; }
    }