@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;1,300;1,400;1,500;1,600&display=swap');

/* ==========================================================================
   Decoire Contemporary Hero - Styling System
   ========================================================================== */

/* Modern CSS Reset & Variable Definitions */
:root {
    /* Color Palette */
    --bg-page: #fbfbf9;             /* Premium off-white gallery background */
    --color-text-dark: #121212;      /* Rich dark obsidian for headers */
    --color-text-light: #ffffff;     /* Crisp high-contrast white */
    --color-text-muted: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); /* Soft white for descriptions */
    
    /* Typography */
    --font-title: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    
    /* Premium Glassmorphism Properties */
    --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    --glass-bg-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    --glass-border-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    --glass-blur: 24px;
    --glass-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    
    /* Custom Timings */
    --transition-premium: cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    --transition-duration: 0.6s;
}

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

html, body {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--bg-page);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Page Frame Layout
   ========================================================================== */
.page-frame {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.8rem 3rem 1.8rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    gap: 2.2rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem 0 1rem;
    margin-bottom: -0.6rem;
    z-index: 10;
    position: relative; /* Set to relative so absolute children are centered correctly */
}

.logo {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-premium);
    z-index: 11;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.logo-img {
    height: 2rem; /* Slightly larger than text line height for premium presence */
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-premium);
}

.logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.logo:hover .logo-img {
    transform: scale(1.05) rotate(-3deg);
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.2rem;
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
}

.nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    z-index: 11;
}

.nav-item {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    opacity: 0.85;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.2rem 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-item:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Premium sliding underline animation on hover */
.nav-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 1.5px;
    background-color: var(--color-text-dark);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: right;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--transition-premium);
}

.nav-item:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    transform-origin: left;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Showcase Container
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-showcase {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    width: calc(100% + 3.6rem); /* Breaks out of page-frame's 1.8rem side padding */
    margin-left: -1.8rem;
    margin-right: -1.8rem;
    height: 82vh; /* Slightly taller for highly immersive cinematic full-width scale */
    max-height: 850px;
    min-height: 640px;
    border-radius: 0; /* Flat edges to merge seamlessly with screen boundaries */
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Hero Background and Overlay */
.hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 65%;
    transform: scale(1.02);
    transition: transform 1.2s var(--transition-premium);
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-showcase:hover .hero-bg {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 0%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 50%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65) 100%
    ); /* Richer dark overlay to make white text pop like a cinematic subtitle */
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Luxury Brand Quote Hero Slider Redesign
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-bg-underlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 65%;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.hero-quote-slider {
    position: absolute;
    top: 38%; /* Restored original placement */
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 85%;
    max-width: 1000px;
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    height: 200px; /* Reduced height to pull up attribution and avoid indicator overlap */
}

.hero-quote-slide {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: 
        opacity 0.6s ease-out,
        transform 0.6s ease-out,
        visibility 0.6s;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

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

.hero-slide-quote {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 2.6rem; /* ~42px */
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    line-height: 1.45;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin: 0 0 1.2rem 0;
    text-wrap: balance;
    text-shadow: 
        0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 
        0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
        0 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3); /* Strong double-shadow overlay to prevent blending */
}

.hero-slide-quote .highlight {
    color: #b86b45; /* Signature brand warm rust-clay color instead of gold */
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-slide-attribution {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.1rem; /* ~18px */
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-style: normal;
    text-shadow: 
        0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7),
        0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); /* Strong drop shadows */
}

/* Subtle CTA Button for Slide 4 */
.cta-wrapper {
    margin-top: 1.8rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: 
        opacity 0.6s ease-out 0.4s, 
        transform 0.6s ease-out 0.4s;
}

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

.hero-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: #b86b45;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    padding: 0.8rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.3);
    transition: 
        background-color 0.3s ease, 
        transform 0.3s var(--transition-premium), 
        box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-cta-btn:hover {
    background-color: #a05c3b;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.45);
}

/* Slider Indicators Navigation */
.slider-indicators {
    position: absolute;
    top: 58%; /* Restored original indicator placement */
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    z-index: 4;
}

.indicator {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: 
        background-color 0.3s ease, 
        transform 0.3s var(--transition-premium), 
        width 0.3s ease;
}

.indicator:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

.indicator.active {
    width: 22px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background-color: #b86b45;
}

/* Bottom elements layout helper */
.bottom-left-spacer {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 280px;
    max-width: 340px;
}

@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-quote-slider {
        top: 38%;
        width: 85%;
        height: 200px;
    }
    .hero-slide-quote {
        font-size: 2.1rem;
    }
    .slider-indicators {
        top: 58%;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-quote-slider {
        top: 34%;
        width: 90%;
        height: 180px;
    }
    
    .hero-slide-quote {
        font-size: 1.6rem; /* ~26px */
        line-height: 1.45;
        margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    }
    
    .hero-slide-attribution {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    }
    
    .slider-indicators {
        top: 55%;
    }
    
    .hero-cta-btn {
        padding: 0.7rem 1.6rem;
        font-size: 0.78rem;
    }
    
    .bottom-left-spacer {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Bottom Elements Layout & Row
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-bottom-row {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: auto;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.8rem;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(280px, 340px) minmax(180px, 220px) 1fr;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    align-items: flex-end;
    z-index: 4;
}

/* Glassmorphic Base Styles */
.glass-card {
    background-color: var(--glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(140%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur)) saturate(140%);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
    transition: 
        transform 0.5s var(--transition-premium), 
        border-color 0.5s var(--transition-premium),
        background-color 0.5s var(--transition-premium),
        box-shadow 0.5s var(--transition-premium);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Left Card: Information Content
   ========================================================================== */
.info-card {
    border-radius: 1.4rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    cursor: default;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.info-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--glass-border-hover);
    background-color: var(--glass-bg-hover);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.info-text {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* Premium Black Pill Button */
.btn-view-more {
    align-self: flex-start;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background-color: var(--color-text-dark);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.3rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transition: 
        background-color 0.3s ease, 
        transform 0.3s var(--transition-premium), 
        box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-view-more span {
    margin-top: 1px;
}

.btn-view-more:hover {
    background-color: #1f1f1f;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.arrow-icon {
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--transition-premium);
}

.btn-view-more:hover .arrow-icon {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Center Card: Video Preview Showcase
   ========================================================================== */
.video-card {
    border-radius: 1.4rem;
    padding: 0.5rem; /* Creates the outer glass border frame */
    cursor: pointer;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.video-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--glass-border-hover);
    background-color: var(--glass-bg-hover);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.video-thumb-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 98px;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.video-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transform: scale(1.01);
    transition: transform 0.8s var(--transition-premium);
}

.video-card:hover .video-thumb {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.video-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: background-color 0.4s ease;
}

.video-card:hover .video-overlay {
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

/* Premium Pulsing Play Button overlay */
.play-button {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    width: 2.6rem;
    height: 2.6rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding-left: 0.15rem; /* visually aligns play triangle */
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: 
        transform 0.4s var(--transition-premium), 
        background-color 0.4s ease, 
        border-color 0.4s ease,
        box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 5;
}

/* Pulsing aura ring */
.play-button::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    animation: ripplePulse 2s infinite ease-out;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.video-card:hover .play-button {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.12);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Right Element: Circular Animated Badge
   ========================================================================== */
.circular-badge-container {
    justify-self: flex-end;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-right: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    user-select: none;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.circular-text {
    animation: rotateSlow 28s linear infinite;
    transform-origin: center center;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15));
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Video Player Modal System
   ========================================================================== */
.video-modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.video-modal.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.video-modal-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.78);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.video-modal-content {
    position: relative;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 900px;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    background-color: #121212;
    border-radius: 2rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1002;
    transform: scale(0.9) translateY(20px);
    transition: transform 0.6s var(--transition-premium);
}

.video-modal.active .video-modal-content {
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    width: 3rem;
    height: 3rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1005;
    transition: 
        background-color 0.3s ease, 
        transform 0.3s var(--transition-premium);
}

.modal-close:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    transform: scale(1.05) rotate(90deg);
}

.video-player-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

/* Premium Custom Video Mock Player */
.video-placeholder-player {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.player-bg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: brightness(0.6) blur(2px);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.player-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(163, 122, 92, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: glowFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.player-controls-mock {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2.2rem;
    left: 2.5rem;
    right: 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 1rem 1.8rem;
    border-radius: 1.2rem;
    z-index: 5;
}

.play-indicator-pulsing {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    width: 2.2rem;
    height: 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-left: 0.1rem;
}

.mock-progress-bar {
    flex: 1;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.progress-filled {
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--color-text-light);
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.mock-time {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Animations Keyframes
   ========================================================================== */
@keyframes titleEntrance {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translate(-50%, -40%) scale(0.97);
        letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
        letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    }
}

@keyframes rotateSlow {
    0% {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }
    100% {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

@keyframes ripplePulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(1.6);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

@keyframes glowFloat {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0);
        opacity: 0.6;
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(1.3) translate(10px, -10px);
        opacity: 0.9;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Luxury Brand Philosophy Quote Section Redesign
   ========================================================================== */
.brand-philosophy-quote {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #faf7f2 0%, #fbfbf9 100%);
    padding: 6rem 2.5rem; /* Clean edge-to-edge padding */
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.philosophy-inner-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; /* Splendid asymmetric split grid */
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: center; /* Vertically center the elements relative to each other */
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Scroll Reveal System */
.scroll-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: 
        opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.215, 0.61, 0.355, 1), 
        transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.215, 0.61, 0.355, 1);
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.scroll-reveal.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Philosophy Support Paragraphs Styling */
.philosophy-support-paragraphs {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start; /* Left-aligned copy inside the right column block */
    gap: 1.8rem;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 550px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.philosophy-support-p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.06rem; /* Exactly 17px */
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: #444444; /* Clean premium grey color requested by designer */
    max-width: 550px;
    text-align: left; /* Align text to the left */
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.quote-bg-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 30%; /* Position glow on the left column */
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 500px;
    height: 180px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.03) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(30px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.quote-container {
    max-width: 600px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 0 1rem 0 3.5rem; /* Clean left spacing for quote mark */
}

.quote-content-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start; /* Align children of quote container to the left */
}

.philosophy-text {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 2.2rem; /* Enhanced size for split-column editorial presence */
    line-height: 1.45;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    font-style: italic;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0; /* Premium margin */
    text-wrap: balance;
    text-align: left; /* Left align the quote itself */
}

.quote-mark {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 6.5rem; /* More compact quote symbols */
    font-weight: 300;
    color: #b86b45;
    opacity: 0.12;
    position: absolute;
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
}

.mark-left {
    top: -2.5rem;
    left: 0rem;
}

.mark-right {
    bottom: -3.5rem;
    right: 0rem;
}

.quote-author-divider {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start; /* Align divider to the left */
    gap: 0.8rem;
    width: 120px;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem; /* Extremely tight divider gap */
}

.quote-author-divider .divider-line {
    height: 1px;
    flex: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.3), rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.3));
}

.quote-author-divider .divider-dot {
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: #b86b45;
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.philosophy-author {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: #b86b45;
    font-style: normal;
    transition: letter-spacing 0.4s ease;
    text-align: left;
}

.philosophy-author:hover {
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
}

@media screen and (max-width: 900px) {
    .philosophy-inner-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* Collapse to single column on tablet/mobile */
        gap: 3.5rem;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .quote-container {
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: 0 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .quote-content-wrapper {
        align-items: center; /* Center layout on mobile */
    }
    
    .philosophy-text {
        text-align: center; /* Centered quote on mobile */
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .quote-author-divider {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .philosophy-author {
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .philosophy-support-paragraphs {
        align-items: center;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    
    .philosophy-support-p {
        text-align: center; /* Centered text on mobile */
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

/* Subtle separator lines to frame it elegantly */
.brand-philosophy-quote::before,
.brand-philosophy-quote::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 120px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.08), transparent);
}

.brand-philosophy-quote::before {
    top: 0;
}

.brand-philosophy-quote::after {
    bottom: 0;
}

@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .philosophy-text {
        font-size: 1.9rem;
    }
    .quote-mark {
        font-size: 5.5rem;
    }
    .mark-left {
        top: -2rem;
    }
    .mark-right {
        bottom: -2.8rem;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .brand-philosophy-quote {
        padding: 3.5rem 1.5rem;
    }
    .quote-container {
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }
    .philosophy-text {
        font-size: 1.55rem;
        line-height: 1.45;
        margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }
    .quote-mark {
        display: none;
    }
    .philosophy-author {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 2: Gallery & Showcase Grid
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-section {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.76fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.6rem;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    min-height: 440px;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem; /* Minimized bottom margin to zero out the gap before Section 3 */
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Left Card: Large Showcase */
.gallery-large-card {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 440px; /* Force exact 440px height on desktop */
    border-radius: 2.2rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery-img-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transform: scale(1.01);
    transition: transform 1.2s var(--transition-premium);
}

.gallery-large-card:hover .gallery-img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Cutout System (Inverted Rounded Corners)
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-title-box {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 20.5rem;
    height: 12.0rem;
    z-index: 5;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--transition-premium);
}

.gallery-title-content {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding-left: 1.8rem;
    padding-bottom: 1.4rem;
    z-index: 10;
}

.title-row {
    display: flex;
}

.title-row-top {
    height: auto;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.title-row-top .badge-outline {
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.title-row-middle {
    height: auto;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.title-row-bottom {
    height: auto;
}

/* 3-Step Staircase Cutout Backgrounds */
.cutout-step-1 {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 12.0rem;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--bg-page);
    border-top-right-radius: 2.2rem;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cutout-step-2 {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 16.0rem;
    height: 7.5rem;
    background-color: var(--bg-page);
    border-top-right-radius: 2.2rem;
    z-index: 2;
}

.cutout-step-3 {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 20.0rem;
    height: 4.0rem;
    background-color: var(--bg-page);
    border-top-right-radius: 2.2rem;
    z-index: 3;
}

/* Stepped Cutout Inverted Rounded Joints */

/* Joint 1 (Step 1 to Left Card Edge) */
.cutout-step-1::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -2.2rem;
    left: 0;
    width: 2.2rem;
    height: 2.2rem;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, transparent 2.2rem, var(--bg-page) calc(2.2rem + 0.5px));
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Joint 2 (Step 1 to Step 2) */
.cutout-step-1::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 7.5rem;
    left: 12.0rem;
    width: 2.2rem;
    height: 2.2rem;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, transparent 2.2rem, var(--bg-page) calc(2.2rem + 0.5px));
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Joint 3 (Step 2 to Step 3) */
.cutout-step-2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 4.0rem;
    left: 16.0rem;
    width: 2.2rem;
    height: 2.2rem;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, transparent 2.2rem, var(--bg-page) calc(2.2rem + 0.5px));
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Joint 4 (Step 3 to Bottom Card Edge) */
.cutout-step-3::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 20.0rem;
    width: 2.2rem;
    height: 2.2rem;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, transparent 2.2rem, var(--bg-page) calc(2.2rem + 0.5px));
    pointer-events: none;
}

.gallery-title-text {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.0;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Badges Systems
   ========================================================================== */
.badge-outline {
    align-self: flex-start;
    border: 1px solid rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.25);
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.75);
    padding: 0.18rem 0.55rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.52rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.badge-solid {
    align-self: flex-start;
    background-color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.06);
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.75);
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.badge-outline-light {
    align-self: flex-start;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Sidebar Column Layout
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-sidebar {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-rows: 1fr 1.4fr; /* Balanced rows for a sleeker compact height */
    gap: 1.6rem;
    height: 440px; /* Force exact 440px height on desktop */
}

/* Top Sidebar Card: Warm Clay Text */
.gallery-text-card {
    background-color: #f2ede6; /* Custom premium warm beige/clay */
    border-radius: 1.8rem;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.3rem; /* Slightly reduced padding to guarantee no height overflow */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--transition-premium), box-shadow 0.5s var(--transition-premium);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery-text-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.text-card-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    margin-top: 1.2rem;
}

.sidebar-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.55);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.sidebar-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 1.45rem; /* Reduced slightly to prevent overflow on sleek desktop scale */
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* Bottom Sidebar Card: Image Card with Overlay */
.gallery-image-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 1.8rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.sidebar-img-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sidebar-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transform: scale(1.01);
    transition: transform 1.2s var(--transition-premium);
}

.gallery-image-card:hover .sidebar-img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.sidebar-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) 0%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 45%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 100%
    );
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Overlay Content Layout */
.sidebar-card-content {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    padding: 1.6rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    z-index: 3;
}

.sidebar-image-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    max-width: 65%; /* Constrained to prevent overlap with bottom-right button cutout */
    align-self: flex-start;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

/* Inverted-corner button cutout container for bottom card */
.sidebar-btn-box {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 4rem;
    height: 4rem;
    background-color: var(--bg-page);
    border-top-left-radius: 1.8rem;
    z-index: 5;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--transition-premium);
}

/* Left and Top Inverted Rounded Joints for Bottom Card Button Box */
.sidebar-btn-box::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -1.8rem;
    right: 0;
    width: 1.8rem;
    height: 1.8rem;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, transparent 1.8rem, var(--bg-page) calc(1.8rem + 0.5px));
    pointer-events: none;
}

.sidebar-btn-box::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: -1.8rem;
    width: 1.8rem;
    height: 1.8rem;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, transparent 1.8rem, var(--bg-page) calc(1.8rem + 0.5px));
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Circular Arrow Button (↗) Centered in Cutout Box */
.circular-arrow-btn {
    width: 2.6rem;
    height: 2.6rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-text-dark);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: 
        transform 0.4s var(--transition-premium), 
        background-color 0.3s ease, 
        color 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.circular-arrow-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(45deg);
    background-color: #333333;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 3: Statistics Showcase
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-section {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.4rem 0rem; /* Minimalist ultra-tight padding */
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    background-color: transparent; /* Borderless, transparent, seamless showcase background */
    border-radius: 0;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.stat-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center; /* Horizontally centered to match the uploaded reference */
    text-align: center; /* Center labels and numbers perfectly */
    flex: 1;
    padding: 0 1rem;
}

.stat-num-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-baseline;
    justify-content: center; /* Center the flex content horizontally */
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    font-weight: 400; /* Minimalist elegant regular weight matching the user mockup */
    color: var(--color-text-dark); /* Sleek solid black obsidian typography */
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.stat-plus {
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-left: 1px;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.stat-suffix {
    font-size: 0.4em; /* Smaller size */
    font-weight: 400;
    vertical-align: super;
    position: relative;
    top: -0.7em; /* Elevated superscript */
    margin-left: 2px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.stat-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem; /* Soft refined label size */
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.45); /* Elegant, soft premium grey descriptive labels */
    margin-top: 0.7rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 4: Modern Style & Timeless Charm
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
    gap: 4.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.2rem 1rem 3rem 1rem; /* Compressed top padding to push content closer to Section 3 */
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.about-image-card {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 480px;
    border-radius: 2.2rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    cursor: pointer;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: box-shadow 0.5s var(--transition-premium);
}

.about-image-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 35px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.about-img-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transform: scale(1.01);
    transition: transform 1.2s var(--transition-premium);
}

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

.about-content-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
}

.about-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.5);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.about-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 3.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}

.about-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.65);
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
    max-width: 90%;
}

/* Sleek Pill Button */
.btn-about {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background-color: var(--color-text-dark);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.6rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: 
        background-color 0.3s ease, 
        transform 0.3s var(--transition-premium), 
        box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-about span {
    margin-top: 1px;
}

.btn-about:hover {
    background-color: #222222;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.about-arrow {
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--transition-premium);
}

.btn-about:hover .about-arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Section 5: Explore Our Proudly Collection Grid
   ========================================================================== */
.collections-section {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3rem;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem 3rem 1rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.collections-header {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: flex-end;
    width: 100%;
}

.collections-title {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 3.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.collections-desc-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    text-align: right;
}

.btn-view-all {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background-color: var(--color-text-dark);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.4rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    transition: 
        background-color 0.3s ease, 
        transform 0.3s var(--transition-premium), 
        box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-view-all span {
    margin-top: 1px;
}

.btn-view-all:hover {
    background-color: #222222;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.btn-arrow {
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--transition-premium);
}

.btn-view-all:hover .btn-arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.collections-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.6);
    font-weight: 400;
    max-width: 90%;
}

/* collections masonry grid */
.collections-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.6rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.grid-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.6rem;
}

.collection-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 1.8rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: box-shadow 0.5s var(--transition-premium);
}

.collection-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* card backdrop shadow overlay for visual contrast */
.collection-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 62%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.5s var(--transition-premium);
}

.collection-card:hover::after {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55) 100%);
}

.card-img-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transform: scale(1.01);
    transition: transform 1.2s var(--transition-premium);
}

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

/* card height ratios */
.card-mondrian {
    height: 240px;
}

.card-brera {
    height: 380px;
}

.card-nirnia-kitchen {
    height: 380px;
}

.card-alea-pro {
    height: 240px;
}

.card-artex {
    height: 280px;
}

.card-nirnia-study {
    height: 340px;
}

/* card labels and interactive buttons */
.card-content {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 3;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--transition-premium);
}

.card-name {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.card-arrow-btn {
    width: 2.1rem;
    height: 2.1rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-text-light);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: 
        transform 0.4s var(--transition-premium), 
        background-color 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.collection-card:hover .card-arrow-btn {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(45deg);
    background-color: #f5f5f5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Testimonial Section
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonial-section {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.8rem 4rem 1.8rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    background-color: var(--bg-page);
}

.testimonial-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.testimonial-section {
    padding: 4rem 0 6rem 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-page);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}

.testimonial-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.testimonial-marquee-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

.testimonial-marquee-wrapper::before,
.testimonial-marquee-wrapper::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 150px;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 5;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonial-marquee-wrapper::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--bg-page) 20%, transparent);
}

.testimonial-marquee-wrapper::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--bg-page) 20%, transparent);
}

.testimonial-marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3rem;
    animation: marquee-scroll 45s linear infinite;
    width: max-content;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.testimonial-marquee-wrapper:hover .testimonial-marquee-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes marquee-scroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(calc(-50% - 1.5rem));
    }
}

.testimonial-card {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 1.8rem;
    padding: 4.5rem 2.2rem 2.8rem;
    text-align: center;
    width: 380px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.02);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 55px rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.15);
}

.testimonial-avatar {
    position: absolute;
    top: -45px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 4px solid var(--bg-page);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.testimonial-name {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.testimonial-location {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #b86b45;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.7);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: italic;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Services Accordion Page
   ========================================================================== */
.services-accordion-section {
    padding: 4rem 1.8rem 6rem 1.8rem;
    background-color: var(--bg-page);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 100vh;
}

.accordion-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.accordion-title {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.accordion-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.6);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.accordion-container {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1500px;
    height: 650px;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.accordion-panel {
    position: relative;
    flex: 1; /* Collapsed state */
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: flex 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.accordion-panel::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 100%);
    transition: background 0.4s ease;
}

.accordion-panel:hover {
    flex: 6; /* Expanded state */
}

.accordion-panel:hover::before {
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.95) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 100%);
}

.panel-content {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2.5rem;
    left: 2.5rem;
    right: 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.panel-icon {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #fff;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.accordion-panel:hover .panel-icon {
    background-color: #fff;
    color: #000;
}

.panel-text {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 0; /* Ensures content doesn't break flex layout when collapsed */
}

.accordion-panel:hover .panel-text {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    width: auto;
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.panel-title {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: #fff;
}

.panel-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    white-space: normal;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Us Page
   ========================================================================== */
.section-spacing {
    padding: 8rem 4rem;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Hero */* ==========================================================================
   Phase 17: High-Fashion Editorial (Concept A) Redesign
   ========================================================================== */

/* Editorial Typography & Accents */
.italic-editorial {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.serif-number {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-weight: 300;
    letter-spacing: -0.05em;
}

/* Editorial Hero Layout */
.editorial-hero {
    padding: 4rem 1rem 3rem 1rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.editorial-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.editorial-hero-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.editorial-hero-kicker {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.35em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.4);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.editorial-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 5.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 0.95;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.editorial-hero-title span {
    display: block;
}

.editorial-hero-title .light-span {
    font-weight: 300;
    font-style: italic;
}

.editorial-hero-desc {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.7);
    max-width: 540px;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--color-text-dark);
    padding-left: 2rem;
}

.editorial-hero-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    background-color: #eaeae6;
    transition: transform var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-premium);
}

.editorial-hero-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.editorial-hero-img-wrap:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Staggered Story Section */
.editorial-story {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 7rem 1rem;
}

.editorial-story-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.92fr 1.08fr;
    gap: 7rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.editorial-story-img-column {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.editorial-story-img-wrap {
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 3/4;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 65px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.editorial-story-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.editorial-story-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2.5rem;
    right: -2.5rem;
    background-color: var(--color-text-dark);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 250px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    z-index: 3;
}

.editorial-story-badge .badge-year {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.editorial-story-badge .badge-text {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    opacity: 0.8;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.editorial-story-text-column {
    padding-left: 2rem;
}

.editorial-story-kicker {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.35em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.4);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: block;
}

.editorial-story-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 3.8rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.editorial-story-heading span {
    font-weight: 300;
    font-style: italic;
}

.editorial-story-paragraphs p {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.72);
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}

.editorial-story-paragraphs p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Editorial Vision & Mission Section */
.editorial-vision-mission {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 8rem 1rem;
}

.editorial-vision-mission-header {
    margin-bottom: 5.5rem;
    max-width: 900px;
}

.editorial-vision-mission-kicker {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.35em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.4);
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: block;
}

.editorial-vision-mission-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 3.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.editorial-vision-mission-intro {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.7);
    border-left: 2px solid var(--color-text-dark);
    padding-left: 2rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.editorial-vision-mission-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 6rem;
}

.editorial-vision-mission-card {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.12);
    padding-top: 3.5rem;
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--transition-premium);
    position: relative;
}

.editorial-vision-mission-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.editorial-vision-mission-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -1px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--color-text-dark);
    transition: width 0.5s var(--transition-premium);
}

.editorial-vision-mission-card:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.vision-mission-num {
    font-size: 6rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 0.9;
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.08);
    margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
    display: block;
    letter-spacing: -0.05em;
    transition: color 0.5s ease;
}

.editorial-vision-mission-card:hover .vision-mission-num {
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.vision-mission-title {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.vision-mission-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.65);
}

/* Editorial Why Choose Us Section */
.editorial-why-choose-us {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 8rem 1rem 12rem 1rem;
}

.why-choose-us-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
    gap: 7rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.why-choose-us-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 6rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.why-choose-us-kicker {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.35em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.4);
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: block;
}

.why-choose-us-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.why-choose-us-desc {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.65);
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.why-choose-us-large-num {
    font-size: 12rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 0.8;
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.04);
    user-select: none;
    letter-spacing: -0.08em;
}

.why-choose-us-content-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 4.5rem 3.5rem;
}

.why-choose-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 3.5rem 2.8rem;
    border-radius: 1.8rem;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.5s var(--transition-premium);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.why-choose-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
    border-color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.08);
}

.why-choose-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--color-text-dark);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--transition-premium);
}

.why-choose-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.why-choose-icon-wrap {
    width: 3.8rem;
    height: 3.8rem;
    background-color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.03);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    transition: all 0.5s var(--transition-premium);
}

.why-choose-card:hover .why-choose-icon-wrap {
    background-color: var(--color-text-dark);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    transform: rotate(15deg);
}

.why-choose-title {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.why-choose-text {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.6);
    transition: color 0.5s ease;
}

.why-choose-card:hover .why-choose-text {
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.85);
}

.serif-number {
    font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 6: Elegant Footer Showcase
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
    background-color: #000000;
    padding: 4.5rem 5rem 3.5rem 5rem;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4.5rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    margin-left: -1.8rem;
    margin-right: -1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: -3rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.footer-top-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.footer-headline-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
}

.footer-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 3.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.footer-subtext {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    max-width: 85%;
}

.footer-image-col {
    width: 100%;
}

.footer-img-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 320px;
    border-radius: 1.8rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.footer-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transform: scale(1.01);
    transition: transform 1.2s var(--transition-premium);
}

.footer-img-container:hover .footer-img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.footer-bottom-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    width: 100%;
}

.footer-links-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 4rem;
}

.footer-links-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.links-title {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.links-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.links-list a {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, padding-left 0.3s ease;
}

.links-list a:hover {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-logo-col {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.footer-logo {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 6.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    line-height: 0.8;
    pointer-events: none;
    margin-right: -0.3rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Media Queries & Responsiveness
   ========================================================================== */

/* Tablet Viewports */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .page-frame {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .logo {
        font-size: 2.1rem;
    }
    
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 11vw;
    }
    
    .hero-bottom-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr;
        padding: 2rem;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .circular-badge-container {
        display: none; /* Hide badge on smaller screens to keep layout clean */
    }

    /* Section 2 responsive grid mapping */
    .gallery-section {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        height: auto;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .gallery-large-card {
        height: 420px;
    }

    .gallery-sidebar {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        grid-template-rows: 1fr;
        height: 260px;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    /* Section 3 Tablet overrides */
    .stats-section {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 1.5rem 1rem;
        padding: 0.6rem 0rem;
        margin-top: 0.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .stat-item {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 0.75rem);
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    /* Section 4 Tablet overrides */
    .about-section {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
        padding: 2.5rem 0.5rem;
    }

    .about-image-card {
        height: 380px;
    }

    .about-desc {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    /* Section 5 Tablet Overrides */
    .collections-section {
        gap: 2.2rem;
        padding: 1.5rem 0.5rem;
    }

    .collections-title {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }

    .collections-header {
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .collections-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .grid-col {
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .grid-col:nth-child(3) {
        grid-column: span 2;
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .grid-col:nth-child(3) .collection-card {
        height: 280px; /* balanced heights on wrapping */
    }

    /* Section 6 Tablet Overrides */
    .site-footer {
        padding: 3rem 3rem 2.5rem 3rem;
        gap: 3.5rem;
        margin-left: -1.5rem;
        margin-right: -1.5rem;
        margin-bottom: -1.5rem;
    }

    .footer-top-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .footer-heading {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }

    .footer-subtext {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .footer-img-container {
        height: 280px;
    }

    .footer-bottom-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 3.5rem;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .footer-links-container {
        width: 100%;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .footer-logo-col {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: flex-end;
    }

    .footer-logo {
        font-size: 5rem;
    }
}

/* Mobile Viewports */
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .page-frame {
        padding: 1rem 1rem 2.5rem 1rem;
        min-height: 100vh;
    }
    
    .site-header {
        padding: 0.5rem 0.5rem 1.2rem 0.5rem;
    }
    
    .logo {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .nav-menu {
        gap: 1.2rem;
    }
    
    .nav-item {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    
    .hero-showcase {
        border-radius: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 13vw;
        top: 38%;
    }
    
    .hero-bottom-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 1.5rem;
        gap: 1.2rem;
    }
    
    .info-card {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .info-text {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    .video-card {
        padding: 0.5rem;
    }
    
    .video-thumb-container {
        height: 120px;
    }
    
    .play-button {
        width: 3rem;
        height: 3rem;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    
    .player-controls-mock {
        bottom: 1.2rem;
        left: 1.2rem;
        right: 1.2rem;
        padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    /* Section 2 responsive grid mapping */
    .gallery-sidebar {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        grid-template-rows: auto;
        height: auto;
        gap: 1.2rem;
    }

    .gallery-large-card {
        height: 320px;
    }

    .gallery-title-text {
        font-size: 2.1rem;
    }

    .gallery-title-box {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: auto;
        height: auto;
        background-color: var(--bg-page);
        border-top-right-radius: 1.8rem;
        z-index: 5;
    }

    .gallery-title-content {
        position: relative;
        top: auto;
        left: auto;
        width: auto;
        height: auto;
        padding: 1.2rem 1.6rem 1rem 1.2rem;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.6rem;
    }

    .title-row-top,
    .title-row-middle,
    .title-row-bottom {
        height: auto !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .cutout-step-1,
    .cutout-step-2,
    .cutout-step-3 {
        display: none; /* Hide stepped layers on mobile */
    }

    /* Left and Top Inverted Rounded Joints for Mobile Cutout */
    .gallery-title-box::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: -1.8rem;
        left: 0;
        width: 1.8rem;
        height: 1.8rem;
        background-color: transparent;
        border-bottom-left-radius: 1.8rem;
        box-shadow: 0 1.8rem 0 0 var(--bg-page);
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    .gallery-title-box::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        right: -1.8rem;
        width: 1.8rem;
        height: 1.8rem;
        background-color: transparent;
        border-bottom-left-radius: 1.8rem;
        box-shadow: 0 1.8rem 0 0 var(--bg-page);
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    .sidebar-heading {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .gallery-image-card {
        height: 200px;
    }

    /* Mobile overrides for bottom-right cutout */
    .sidebar-btn-box {
        width: 3.2rem;
        height: 3.2rem;
        border-top-left-radius: 1.4rem;
    }

    .sidebar-btn-box::before {
        top: -1.4rem;
        width: 1.4rem;
        height: 1.4rem;
        border-bottom-right-radius: 1.4rem;
        box-shadow: 0 1.4rem 0 0 var(--bg-page);
    }

    .sidebar-btn-box::after {
        left: -1.4rem;
        width: 1.4rem;
        height: 1.4rem;
        border-bottom-right-radius: 1.4rem;
        box-shadow: 0 1.4rem 0 0 var(--bg-page);
    }

    .sidebar-btn-box .circular-arrow-btn {
        width: 2.1rem;
        height: 2.1rem;
    }

    /* Section 3 Mobile overrides */
    .stats-section {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 1.2rem;
        padding: 0.6rem 0rem;
        margin-top: 0.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .stat-item {
        flex: 1 1 auto;
        width: 100%;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .stat-num-box {
        font-size: 3.6rem;
    }

    /* Section 4 Mobile overrides */
    .about-section {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.2rem;
        padding: 2rem 0.2rem;
        margin-top: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }

    .about-image-card {
        height: 280px;
    }

    .about-heading {
        font-size: 2.6rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }

    .about-desc {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    }

    /* Section 5 Mobile Overrides */
    .collections-section {
        gap: 1.8rem;
        padding: 1.5rem 0.2rem;
        margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }

    .collections-header {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.4rem;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .collections-title {
        font-size: 2.4rem;
    }

    .collections-desc-col {
        align-items: flex-start;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .collections-desc {
        max-width: 100%;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .collections-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.2rem;
    }

    .grid-col {
        gap: 1.2rem;
    }

    .grid-col:nth-child(3) {
        grid-column: auto;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1.2rem;
    }

    .collection-card {
        height: 260px !important; /* Standarized elegant ratio for mobile screens */
    }

    .card-name {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    /* Section 6 Mobile Overrides */
    .site-footer {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem 2rem 1.5rem;
        gap: 3rem;
        margin-left: -1rem;
        margin-right: -1rem;
        margin-bottom: -2.5rem;
    }

    .footer-heading {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .footer-subtext {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .footer-img-container {
        height: 200px;
    }

    .footer-bottom-row {
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .footer-links-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.2rem;
    }

    .footer-logo-col {
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }

    .footer-logo {
        font-size: 4rem;
    }
}

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

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .testimonial-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .testimonial-heading {
        font-size: 2.4rem;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
    .nav-menu {
        display: none; /* Hide nav menu items entirely on small phone screens for pure aesthetics, or we could add a hamburger but as this is a hero section replication, a clean layout is preferred */
    }
}

/* Services Accordion Mobile Overrides */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .accordion-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        height: 1200px;
    }
    .accordion-panel:hover {
        flex: 3;
    }
    .accordion-title {
        font-size: 3.5rem;
    }
}

/* About Us High-Fashion Editorial Mobile Overrides */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .editorial-hero {
        padding: 2rem 1rem;
    }
    .editorial-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3.5rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .editorial-hero-desc {
        max-width: 100%;
        border-left: none;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.15);
        padding-left: 0;
        padding-top: 2rem;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .editorial-hero-title {
        font-size: 4rem;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
    .editorial-hero-img-wrap {
        max-width: 480px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .editorial-story {
        padding: 5rem 1rem;
    }
    .editorial-story-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4.5rem;
    }
    .editorial-story-text-column {
        padding-left: 0;
    }
    .editorial-story-heading {
        font-size: 3rem;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
    .editorial-story-img-wrap {
        max-width: 480px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .editorial-story-badge {
        right: 1rem;
        bottom: -2rem;
        padding: 1.8rem;
    }
    .editorial-vision-mission {
        padding: 5rem 1rem;
    }
    .editorial-vision-mission-heading {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
    .editorial-vision-mission-intro {
        font-size: 1.08rem;
        padding-left: 1.5rem;
    }
    .editorial-vision-mission-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 4rem;
    }
    .vision-mission-num {
        font-size: 4.8rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .editorial-why-choose-us {
        padding: 5rem 1rem 8rem 1rem;
    }
    .why-choose-us-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4.5rem;
    }
    .why-choose-us-sidebar {
        position: relative;
        top: 0;
    }
    .why-choose-us-heading {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
    .why-choose-us-desc {
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
        max-width: 700px;
    }
    .why-choose-us-large-num {
        display: none;
    }
    .why-choose-us-content-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 3rem;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .editorial-hero-title {
        font-size: 3.2rem;
    }
    .editorial-hero-desc {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }
    .editorial-story-heading,
    .editorial-vision-mission-heading,
    .why-choose-us-heading {
        font-size: 2.4rem;
    }
    .editorial-story-paragraphs p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    .editorial-vision-mission-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    .why-choose-us-content-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.2rem;
    }
    .why-choose-card {
        padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    }
    .editorial-story-badge {
        position: relative;
        right: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        margin: 2rem auto 0 auto;
        max-width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Modern Vision & Mission Section
   ========================================================================== */
.modern-vm-section {
    padding: 5rem 2rem;
    background-color: var(--bg-page);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.modern-vm-container {
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

.vm-bg-circle {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
}

.vm-bg-circle-1 {
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    top: -150px;
    right: -100px;
}

.vm-bg-circle-2 {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background-color: #f2ede6;
    bottom: -100px;
    left: 10%;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.vm-bg-circle-3 {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    background-color: #f2ede6;
    top: 5%;
    right: 5%;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.modern-vm-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
    gap: 6rem;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.modern-vm-col {
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.modern-vm-icon-wrapper {
    width: 110px;
    height: 110px;
    background-color: #000;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.modern-vm-col:hover .modern-vm-icon-wrapper {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.modern-vm-icon {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 2.8rem;
}

.modern-vm-title {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.modern-vm-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.65);
    max-width: 380px;
}

.modern-vm-center {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.modern-vm-pill {
    width: 280px;
    height: 750px;
    border-radius: 140px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    position: relative;
}

.modern-vm-pill img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 1.5s ease;
}

.modern-vm-pill:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .modern-vm-grid {
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    .modern-vm-pill {
        width: 240px;
        height: 500px;
    }
    .vm-bg-circle-1 {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .modern-vm-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4rem;
    }
    .modern-vm-pill {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 320px;
        height: 400px;
        border-radius: 200px;
        order: -1;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
    .modern-vm-section {
        padding: 4rem 1rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Modern Why Choose Us Section
   ========================================================================== */
.modern-wcu-section {
    padding: 5rem 2rem;
    background-color: var(--bg-page);
}

.modern-wcu-container {
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Header */
.modern-wcu-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.wcu-header-left {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.wcu-kicker {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.45);
    font-weight: 700;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.wcu-main-title {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.wcu-header-right {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    padding: 1.2rem 3rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.1);
    border-radius: 100px;
    background-color: #fafbfc;
    align-items: center;
}

.wcu-stat-item {
    text-align: center;
}

.wcu-stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 400; 
    color: #b86b45; 
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.wcu-stat-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Content Grid */
.modern-wcu-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.wcu-image-col {
    height: 100%;
}

.wcu-main-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    min-height: 500px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.wcu-cards-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.wcu-cards-grid-top {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.wcu-card {
    border-radius: 1.2rem;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.wcu-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.wcu-card-blue {
    background-color: #f2ede6; 
}

.wcu-card-blue .wcu-card-desc {
    color: rgba(135, 71, 38, 0.95);
    font-weight: 450;
}

.wcu-card-gray {
    background-color: #f7f7f8; 
}

.wcu-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.wcu-card-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.65);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    flex-grow: 1;
    font-weight: 450;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.wcu-card-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.15);
    border-radius: 2rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    background-color: transparent;
}

.wcu-card-btn i {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.wcu-card-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-text-dark);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.wcu-card-btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .modern-wcu-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    .modern-wcu-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .wcu-main-img {
        max-height: 450px;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .modern-wcu-section {
        padding: 4rem 1rem;
    }
    .wcu-cards-grid-top {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .wcu-header-right {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 2rem;
        padding: 1.2rem 1.8rem;
        border-radius: 2rem;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .wcu-main-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    .wcu-card {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Modern About Us Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.modern-about-hero {
    height: calc(100vh - 70px);
    min-height: 580px;
    max-height: 780px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    background-color: var(--bg-page);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.modern-about-hero-container {
    max-width: 1300px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.about-hero-text-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.about-hero-badge {
    background-color: #f2ede6;
    color: #b86b45;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 2rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.about-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.about-hero-title span.highlight {
    color: #b86b45;
}

.about-hero-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.65);
    max-width: 540px;
    border-left: 3px solid #b86b45;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.about-hero-features {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.8rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.about-hero-feat-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.about-hero-feat-item i {
    color: #b86b45;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Overlapping Layout */
.about-hero-image-col {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.about-hero-img-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 340px;
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
    border-radius: 2rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.about-hero-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.about-hero-image-col:hover .about-hero-img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Floating values card */
.about-hero-floating-card {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1rem;
    left: -1.5rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    max-width: 210px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    z-index: 3;
}

.floating-card-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #b86b45;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.floating-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.floating-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.6);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Decorative circles */
.about-hero-circle-1 {
    position: absolute;
    top: -5%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.04) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.about-hero-circle-2 {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 5%;
    left: -5%;
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.03) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .modern-about-hero {
        padding: 4rem 1rem;
        height: auto;
        min-height: auto;
        max-height: auto;
        display: block;
    }
    .modern-about-hero-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .about-hero-text-col {
        align-items: center;
    }
    .about-hero-desc {
        border-left: none;
        border-top: 2px solid #b86b45;
        padding-left: 0;
        padding-top: 1.5rem;
        margin: 0 auto 2.5rem auto;
    }
    .about-hero-features {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .about-hero-img-container {
        max-width: 400px;
    }
    .about-hero-floating-card {
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        bottom: -2rem;
        width: 90%;
        max-width: 280px;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-hero-title {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
    .about-hero-features {
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Modern Our Story Section
   ========================================================================== */
.modern-story-section {
    padding: 5rem 2rem;
    background-color: var(--bg-page); 
}

.modern-story-container {
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 6rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.story-image-col {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.story-img-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 440px;
    aspect-ratio: 3/4;
    border-radius: 2rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 65px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.story-main-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.story-image-col:hover .story-main-img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.modern-story-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2rem;
    right: -1rem;
    background-color: var(--color-text-dark);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.modern-story-badge .badge-accent {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    opacity: 0.75;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.modern-story-badge .badge-title {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
}

.story-text-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.story-kicker {
    background-color: #f2ede6;
    color: #b86b45;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 2rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.story-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.story-heading span.highlight {
    color: #b86b45;
}

.story-quote-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-left: 4px solid #b86b45;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 0 1.2rem 1.2rem 0;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.story-quote-card .quote-icon {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.15);
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    left: 2rem;
}

.story-quote-card .quote-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-style: italic;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.story-paragraphs p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.6);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.story-paragraphs p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .modern-story-section {
        padding: 4rem 1rem;
    }
    .modern-story-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 5rem;
    }
    .story-image-col {
        max-width: 400px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .modern-story-badge {
        right: -2rem;
    }
    .story-text-col {
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .story-heading {
        font-size: 2.6rem;
    }
    .story-quote-card {
        border-left: none;
        border-top: 4px solid #b86b45;
        border-radius: 0 0 1.2rem 1.2rem;
        padding-top: 2.5rem;
    }
    .story-quote-card .quote-icon {
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        top: 0.8rem;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .story-heading {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    .modern-story-badge {
        padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
        bottom: -1.5rem;
        right: -1rem;
    }
    .modern-story-badge .badge-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Modern Contact Us Page & Forms
   ========================================================================== */
.modern-contact-section {
    height: calc(100vh - 70px);
    min-height: 580px;
    max-height: 800px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    background-color: var(--bg-page);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.modern-contact-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.contact-info-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 3.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.contact-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.contact-detail-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.detail-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.45);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.detail-value {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.detail-value:hover {
    color: #b86b45;
}

.detail-value.text-paragraph {
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-social-section {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.2rem;
}

.social-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.45);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.social-icons-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.social-icon-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-text-dark);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.social-icon-btn:hover {
    background-color: #b86b45;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Form Styles */
.contact-form-col {
    width: 100%;
}

.premium-contact-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.form-row-two {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.form-field-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.premium-input, .premium-select, .premium-textarea {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.2rem;
    background-color: #f2ede6;
    border: 1px solid rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.05);
    border-radius: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.premium-select {
    cursor: pointer;
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=UTF-8,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23b86b45' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3e%3cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3e%3c/polyline%3e%3c/svg%3e");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 1.2rem center;
    background-size: 0.85rem;
    padding-right: 2.5rem;
}

.premium-input::placeholder, .premium-textarea::placeholder {
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.4);
}

.premium-input:focus, .premium-select:focus, .premium-textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #b86b45;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.1);
}

.premium-textarea {
    resize: none;
    height: 100px;
    min-height: 100px;
}

.premium-submit-btn {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    background-color: var(--color-text-dark);
    padding: 1.2rem;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.premium-submit-btn:hover {
    background-color: #b86b45;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.15);
}

/* Responsive Rules */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .modern-contact-section {
        padding: 4rem 1rem;
        height: auto;
        min-height: auto;
        max-height: auto;
        display: block;
    }
    .modern-contact-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4rem;
    }
    .contact-heading {
        font-size: 3rem;
        margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .form-row-two {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.2rem;
    }
    .contact-heading {
        font-size: 2.6rem;
    }
}

/* Success Toast Notification */
.contact-toast {
    position: fixed;
    top: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    background-color: var(--color-text-dark);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 1.2rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    z-index: 9999;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transform: translateY(-20px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-toast.active {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
}

.contact-toast i {
    color: #b86b45;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Interactive Contact Map Section */
.contact-map-section {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1rem 6rem 1rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.map-container {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 1.8rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.04);
    background-color: #eaeae6;
    height: 480px;
    position: relative;
}

.map-iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    filter: grayscale(0.6) contrast(1.1) brightness(0.95);
    transition: filter 0.5s ease;
}

.map-container:hover .map-iframe {
    filter: grayscale(0) contrast(1) brightness(1);
}

@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .contact-map-section {
        padding: 0 1rem 4rem 1rem;
    }
    .map-container {
        height: 380px;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .map-container {
        height: 300px;
        border-radius: 1.2rem;
    }
}

/* Kitchen Layout Modal Styles */
.kitchen-modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 10000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.kitchen-modal.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.kitchen-modal-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.kitchen-modal-content {
    position: relative;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 950px;
    background-color: var(--bg-page);
    border: 1px solid rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.05);
    border-radius: 2rem;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    z-index: 1;
    transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.95);
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    max-height: 95vh;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.kitchen-modal.active .kitchen-modal-content {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.kitchen-modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    cursor: pointer;
    line-height: 1;
    opacity: 0.6;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 5;
}

.kitchen-modal-close:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* 2-Column Inner Layout */
.kitchen-modal-inner-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.kitchen-modal-image-col {
    position: relative;
    height: 400px;
    border-radius: 1.2rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.kitchen-modal-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.kitchen-modal-img-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.2), transparent);
}

.kitchen-modal-info-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.kitchen-modal-header-minimal {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.kitchen-modal-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #b86b45;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.kitchen-modal-title-minimal {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.kitchen-modal-subtitle-minimal {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.6);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Compact Grid Styles */
.kitchen-compact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
}

.kitchen-compact-card {
    background-color: #f2ede6;
    border: 1px solid rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.02);
    border-radius: 1rem;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.kitchen-compact-card:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-text-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.compact-number {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #b86b45;
    line-height: 1;
}

.compact-name {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    line-height: 1.2;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.kitchen-compact-card:hover .compact-name {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Responsive Modal Styling */
@media screen and (max-width: 900px) {
    .kitchen-modal-content {
        max-height: 95vh;
        overflow-y: auto;
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
        width: 95%;
    }
    .kitchen-modal-inner-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .kitchen-modal-image-col {
        height: 200px;
    }
    .kitchen-modal-title-minimal {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    .kitchen-compact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0.8rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header Phone & Consultation button
   ========================================================================== */
.nav-phone {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    opacity: 0.85;
    transition: opacity 0.3s, color 0.3s;
    margin-left: 0.6rem;
}

.nav-phone:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    color: #b86b45;
}

.nav-phone i {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.btn-consultation {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    background-color: var(--color-text-dark);
    padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-text-dark);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-consultation:hover {
    background-color: #b86b45;
    border-color: #b86b45;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.2);
}

/* Navigation Responsiveness for phone & button */
@media screen and (max-width: 1200px) {
    .nav-phone {
        display: none; /* Hide phone in nav bar on tablet/smaller laptops to keep menu clean */
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-item {
        display: none; /* Hide standard menu items on mobile header */
    }
    .nav-menu {
        gap: 0.8rem;
    }
    .btn-consultation {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
    .nav-menu {
        display: flex !important; /* Keep consultation button visible on mobile for high conversions */
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: The Decoire Design Journey (Timeline)
   ========================================================================== */
.design-journey-section {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 8rem 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.journey-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 5rem auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.journey-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    color: #b86b45;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: inline-block;
}

.journey-title {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.journey-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #555555;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Split Layout Container */
.journey-split-container {
    display: flex;
    gap: 5rem;
    position: relative;
    max-width: 100%; /* Make this part full width instead of boxed */
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 2rem 4%; /* Beautiful fluid side padding */
    height: 650px; /* Locked frame height for desktop screen viewport focused design */
    overflow: hidden; /* Hide overflow to lock window scroll and force local scrolling */
    box-sizing: border-box; /* Ensure padding is included in width */
}

/* Sticky Left Panel (Desktop only) */
.journey-sticky-panel {
    flex: 0 0 350px;
    height: 100%; /* Spans the full height of the locked split container */
    display: flex;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    z-index: 10;
    position: relative; /* Anchor for absolutely-positioned arrow buttons */
}

/* Vertical Progress Bar track */
.sticky-progress-track {
    position: relative;
    width: 3px;
    height: 85%;
    background: rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.1);
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sticky-progress-bar {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #b86b45, #e0a382);
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: height 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

/* Sticky Content Area */
.sticky-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    height: 85%;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.sticky-num-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 0.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sticky-num {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 5.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #b86b45;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.sticky-total {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.25);
}

.sticky-title {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.sticky-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.4);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.sticky-decorative-text {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2rem;
    left: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 5.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    opacity: 0.03;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    pointer-events: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

/* Journey Step Navigation Arrows */
.journey-nav-arrows {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    position: absolute;   /* Pin to bottom of sticky panel — never shifts with step content */
    bottom: 2.5rem;
    left: 0;
    z-index: 20;
}

.journey-arrow-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.25);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    color: var(--color-accent, #b86b45);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.08);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.journey-arrow-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.12), rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.04));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.journey-arrow-btn:hover {
    border-color: rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.65);
    background: rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.06);
    transform: scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.18);
}

.journey-arrow-btn:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.journey-arrow-btn:active {
    transform: scale(0.96);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.15);
}

.journey-arrow-btn:disabled {
    opacity: 0.3;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.journey-arrow-btn svg {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.journey-arrow-btn:hover svg {
    transform: translateY(-1.5px);
}

#journey-next-btn:hover svg {
    transform: translateY(1.5px);
}

/* Scrolling Right Panel */
.journey-scroll-panel {
    flex: 1;
    height: 100%; /* Spans the full height of the locked split container */
    overflow: hidden; /* Hard clip — no adjacent step can bleed in from any direction */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding-right: 0;
    gap: 0 !important; /* Critical: Remove gaps between snap points so centering is exact */
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}

/* Hide Webkit Scrollbar for cleaner UI */
.journey-scroll-panel::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.journey-scroll-step {
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0; /* Prevent steps from compressing — each must be full height */
}

/* Step Card Design */
.journey-card {
    width: 100%; /* Fully flexible grid container */
    background: #faf8f5;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.08);
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    padding: 3rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.journey-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.25);
}

/* Premium Desktop Split Layout & Frame Snapping (Min-width 992px) */
@media screen and (min-width: 992px) {
    .journey-scroll-panel {
        scroll-snap-type: none !important;
        overflow: hidden !important; /* Hard clip on all sides — GSAP controls scrollTop, nothing peeks in */
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }
    .journey-scroll-step {
        height: 100%;       /* Exactly fill the panel viewport */
        min-height: 100%;   /* Never allow shrinking below full panel height */
        flex-shrink: 0;     /* Critical: prevent step from collapsing under flexbox */
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        box-sizing: border-box;
        padding: 1.5rem 0;
    }

    .journey-card.step-1-split {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1.25fr;
        gap: 3.5rem;
        align-items: center;
        height: 100%;
        max-height: 580px; /* Constrain card height perfectly to fit within the 650px frame with plenty of breathing room */
        padding: 2.2rem 2.8rem;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }
    
    .journey-card.step-1-split .card-left-info {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        height: 100%;
        overflow: hidden; /* Ensure absolute containment */
    }

    /* Tighten typography margins/paddings on desktop to eliminate bottom overflow */
    .journey-card.step-1-split .step-num-badge {
        margin-bottom: 0.8rem !important;
        padding: 0.25rem 0.8rem !important;
        font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    }
    
    .journey-card.step-1-split .step-card-title {
        font-size: 1.45rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.8rem !important;
        line-height: 1.2 !important;
    }
    
    .journey-card.step-1-split .step-card-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.85rem !important;
        display: inline !important; /* Keep inline with parent title to save vertical height */
    }
    
    .journey-card.step-1-split .journey-desc {
        font-size: 0.88rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
        line-height: 1.45 !important;
    }
    
    .journey-card.step-1-split .step-bullet-list {
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
        gap: 0.5rem !important;
    }
    
    .journey-card.step-1-split .step-bullet-list li {
        font-size: 0.85rem !important;
        line-height: 1.4 !important;
        padding-left: 1.2rem !important;
    }
    
    .journey-card.step-1-split .step-bullet-list li::before {
        font-size: 1.1rem !important;
        top: -0.15rem !important;
    }
    
    /* Specific interactive widget fine-tuning for desktop */
    .journey-card.step-1-split .journey-booking-widget {
        margin-top: 0 !important;
        padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem !important;
        gap: 0.8rem !important;
        width: 100%;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }
    .journey-card.step-1-split .booking-calendar-mock {
        gap: 0.6rem !important;
    }
    .journey-card.step-1-split .calendar-days-row {
        gap: 0.5rem !important;
    }
    .journey-card.step-1-split .calendar-day-btn {
        padding: 0.5rem 0.3rem !important;
    }
    
    .journey-card.step-1-split .journey-slider-widget {
        margin-top: 0 !important;
        height: 320px !important;
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .journey-card.step-1-split .journey-blueprint-widget {
        margin-top: 0 !important;
        height: 320px !important;
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .journey-card.step-1-split .journey-carousel-widget {
        margin-top: 0 !important;
        height: 320px !important;
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .journey-card.step-1-split .journey-milestone-widget {
        margin-top: 0 !important;
        padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem !important;
        width: 100%;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }
    
    .journey-card.step-1-split .journey-live-widget {
        margin-top: 0 !important;
        padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem !important;
        width: 100%;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }
    .journey-card.step-1-split .live-gallery-grid {
        gap: 0.6rem !important;
    }
    .journey-card.step-1-split .live-gallery-card {
        height: 85px !important; /* Larger, more premium images on desktop */
    }
    
    .journey-card.step-1-split .journey-climax-image {
        margin-top: 0 !important;
        height: 320px !important;
        width: 100%;
        border-radius: 1rem;
        overflow: hidden;
    }
    .journey-card.step-1-split .journey-climax-image img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        object-fit: cover;
    }

    .journey-card.step-1-split .journey-inline-form {
        margin-top: 0;
        padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    /* Make form elements tighter for the compact view */
    .journey-card.step-1-split .form-row {
        gap: 0.8rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    }
    
    .journey-card.step-1-split .form-group input,
    .journey-card.step-1-split .form-group select {
        padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    
    .journey-card.step-1-split .form-cta-container {
        margin-top: 1rem;
        gap: 0.6rem;
    }
    
    .journey-card.step-1-split .btn-journey-submit {
        padding: 0.7rem 1.4rem;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}

/* Card Step Elements */
.step-num-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #b86b45;
    background-color: rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.08);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.step-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.step-card-subtitle {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.5);
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
}

.step-bullet-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.9rem;
}

.step-bullet-list li {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #444444;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.step-bullet-list li::before {
    content: '›';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: -0.1rem;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #b86b45;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* Interactive Components inside Cards */

/* Form Styling - Step 1 */
.journey-inline-form {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.05);
    border-radius: 1rem;
    padding: 1.8rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.form-group.full-width {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.form-group label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.7);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.1);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    outline: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    background-color: #fbfbf9;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
    border-color: #b86b45;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.08);
}

.form-cta-container {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.btn-journey-submit {
    width: 100%;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    background-color: var(--color-text-dark);
    border: none;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-journey-submit:hover {
    background-color: #b86b45;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.25);
}

.form-response-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #2e7d32;
    background-color: #e8f5e9;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.form-response-badge::before {
    content: '●';
    font-size: 0.55rem;
    animation: flash 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes flash {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; }
    50% { opacity: 1; }
}

/* Booking Widget - Step 2 */
.journey-booking-widget {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.05);
    border-radius: 1rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.2rem;
}

.booking-header-stat {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.08);
    padding-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.booking-stat-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #b86b45;
    background-color: rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.06);
    padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.booking-calendar-mock {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.calendar-days-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.calendar-day-btn {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.4rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.08);
    border-radius: 0.6rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    background-color: #fbfbf9;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.calendar-day-btn:hover {
    border-color: #b86b45;
    background-color: rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.02);
}

.calendar-day-btn.selected {
    background-color: var(--color-text-dark);
    border-color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.calendar-day-btn.selected span {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.calendar-day-btn span.day-name {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.5);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.calendar-day-btn span.day-date {
    font-family: var(--font-title);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.time-slots-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.time-slot-btn {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    border: 1px solid rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.08);
    border-radius: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.2rem;
    text-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.time-slot-btn:hover {
    border-color: #b86b45;
    background-color: rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.02);
}

.time-slot-btn.selected {
    background-color: #b86b45;
    border-color: #b86b45;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-book-site-visit {
    width: 100%;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    background-color: var(--color-text-dark);
    border: none;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-book-site-visit:hover {
    background-color: #b86b45;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.25);
}

/* Before / After Slider Widget - Step 3 */
.journey-slider-widget {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 250px;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.slider-img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.slider-before {
    z-index: 1;
}

.slider-after {
    z-index: 2;
    clip-path: inset(0 0 0 50%); /* Start at 50% split */
}

/* Floating Badges */
.slider-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    z-index: 5;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.slider-badge.before-badge {
    left: 1rem;
    background-color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.75);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.slider-badge.after-badge {
    right: 1rem;
    background-color: #b86b45;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.slider-handle {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    width: 2px;
    background-color: #b86b45;
    z-index: 10;
    cursor: ew-resize;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.slider-handle-button {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 2.2rem;
    height: 2.2rem;
    background-color: #b86b45;
    border: 3px solid #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: ew-resize;
    pointer-events: none; /* Let handle click drag pass through */
}

.slider-handle-button svg {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Floor Plan Interactive Grid - Step 4 */
.journey-blueprint-widget {
    background-color: #0b111e; /* Blueprint deep blue background */
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 204, 0.25);
    border-radius: 1rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Grid drawing background */
.blueprint-grid-canvas {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 15px 15px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.blueprint-layout-drawing {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.blueprint-layout-drawing svg {
    width: 90%;
    height: 90%;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.blueprint-drawing-lines {
    stroke-dasharray: 1000;
    stroke-dashoffset: 1000;
    animation: drawBlueprint 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes drawBlueprint {
    0% { stroke-dashoffset: 1000; opacity: 0; }
    30% { opacity: 0.9; }
    70% { stroke-dashoffset: 0; opacity: 0.9; }
    100% { stroke-dashoffset: 0; opacity: 0; }
}

.blueprint-overlay-text {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1rem;
    left: 1rem;
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #00a8cc;
    z-index: 3;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    background-color: rgba(11, 17, 30, 0.85);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 204, 0.15);
}

/* 3D Mini Carousel - Step 5 */
.journey-carousel-widget {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 250px;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.carousel-slide-img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

.carousel-slide-img.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
    z-index: 2;
}

.carousel-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    left: 1rem;
    background-color: rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.9);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    z-index: 5;
}

.carousel-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    z-index: 5;
}

.carousel-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.carousel-dot.active {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Milestone Progress Tracker - Step 6 */
.journey-milestone-widget {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.05);
    border-radius: 1rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.milestone-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    background-color: #2e7d32;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.milestone-steps-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.9rem;
}

.milestone-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.milestone-icon-check {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.12);
    color: #2e7d32;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.milestone-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #333333;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.milestone-item.active .milestone-icon-check {
    background-color: rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.12);
    color: #b86b45;
    animation: heartbeat 1.5s infinite alternate;
}

.milestone-item.active .milestone-label {
    color: #b86b45;
    font-weight: 600;
}

@keyframes heartbeat {
    from { transform: scale(1); }
    to { transform: scale(1.15); }
}

/* Site Operations Live Tracker - Step 7 */
.journey-live-widget {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.05);
    border-radius: 1rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.live-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.05);
    padding-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.live-indicator {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #b86b45;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.live-indicator::before {
    content: '';
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #b86b45;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #b86b45;
    animation: flash 1s infinite;
}

.live-manager {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.manager-avatar {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

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

.manager-name {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.manager-title {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.5);
}

.live-gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.live-gallery-card {
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 0.4rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.live-gallery-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.live-gallery-card span {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0.2rem;
    right: 0.3rem;
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 0.55rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    padding: 0.1rem 0.25rem;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Full Width Image - Step 8 */
.journey-climax-image {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    height: 180px;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.journey-climax-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.journey-card:hover .journey-climax-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Global Call To Action at very end of timeline */
.journey-cta-wrapper {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 6rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.btn-journey-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    background-color: var(--color-text-dark);
    padding: 1.1rem 2.8rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-text-dark);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.btn-journey-cta:hover {
    background-color: #b86b45;
    border-color: #b86b45;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(184, 107, 69, 0.25);
}

.btn-journey-cta svg {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

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

/* Animations Scroll Reveal entries */
.scroll-reveal-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-40px);
    transition: 
        opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.215, 0.61, 0.355, 1), 
        transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.215, 0.61, 0.355, 1);
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.scroll-reveal-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(40px);
    transition: 
        opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.215, 0.61, 0.355, 1), 
        transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.215, 0.61, 0.355, 1);
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.scroll-reveal-left.active,
.scroll-reveal-right.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Responsiveness */
@media screen and (max-width: 991px) {
    .design-journey-section {
        padding: 5rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .journey-split-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 3rem;
        padding: 1rem 0;
        height: auto !important; /* Restore auto height on mobile */
        overflow: visible !important; /* Restore normal overflow on mobile */
    }
    
    .journey-sticky-panel {
        display: none !important; /* Hide sticky panel on tablet and mobile */
    }
    
    .journey-scroll-panel {
        width: 100%;
        height: auto !important; /* Restore auto height on mobile */
        overflow-y: visible !important; /* Restore normal overflow on mobile */
        padding-right: 0 !important; /* Remove custom scrollbar padding */
        gap: 3.5rem;
    }
    
    .journey-scroll-step {
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .journey-card {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem;
    }
    
    /* Mobile scroll reveal is all from bottom */
    .scroll-reveal-left {
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }
    .scroll-reveal-right {
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }
    
    .journey-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    
    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .form-group.full-width {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }
    
    .journey-slider-widget,
    .journey-carousel-widget {
        height: 200px;
    }
}