/* ---------- Design tokens ---------- */
  :root {
    --white:  #ffffff;
    --bone:   #faf8f3;
    --cream:  #eae6d0;
    --cream-soft: #f3f0e0;
    --navy:   #22538e;
    --navy-deep: #163963;
    --ink:    #0e1a2b;
    --mute:   #6b7480;
    --rule:   rgba(14, 26, 43, 0.10);
    --rule-strong: rgba(14, 26, 43, 0.22);

    --serif: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Times New Roman', serif;
    --sans:  'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;

    --maxw: 1320px;
    --gutter: clamp(20px, 4vw, 56px);

    --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1);
  }

  /* ---------- Reset / base ---------- */
  *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; }
  body {
    margin: 0;
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--ink);
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 16px;
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }
  img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
  a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
  button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: 0; background: transparent; color: inherit; }

  /* ---------- Typography ---------- */
  .serif { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: 0.005em; }
  .display {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.04;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--ink);
  }
  .display.italic { font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; }

  .eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--navy);
  }
  .eyebrow.muted { color: var(--mute); }
  .eyebrow.cream { color: var(--cream); }

  /* ---------- Layout helpers ---------- */
  .container {
    max-width: var(--maxw);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-left: var(--gutter);
    padding-right: var(--gutter);
  }
  .rule { width: 32px; height: 1px; background: currentColor; opacity: 0.6; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle; }

  /* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
  .btn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
    padding: 16px 28px;
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.24em; text-transform: uppercase;
    border: 1px solid currentColor;
    transition: all 280ms var(--ease);
    background: transparent;
  }
  .btn .arrow { width: 22px; height: 1px; background: currentColor; position: relative; transition: width 280ms var(--ease); }
  .btn .arrow::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; right: -1px; top: -3px;
    width: 7px; height: 7px;
    border-top: 1px solid currentColor; border-right: 1px solid currentColor;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
  }
  .btn:hover { background: var(--ink); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--ink); }
  .btn:hover .arrow { width: 30px; }

  .btn--ink   { color: var(--ink); }
  .btn--white { color: var(--white); }
  .btn--white:hover { background: var(--white); color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--white); }
  .btn--navy  { color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); }
  .btn--navy:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--navy); }
  .btn--solid { background: var(--ink); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--ink); }
  .btn--solid:hover { background: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); }

  /* ---------- Top utility bar ---------- */
  .util {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    z-index: 60;
    background: rgba(14, 26, 43, 0.55);
    backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(8px);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .util__inner {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    padding: 10px 0;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .util__left { display: flex; gap: 28px; }
  .util__left a:hover { color: var(--white); }
  .util__right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 22px; }
  .util__right a:hover { color: var(--white); }
  .util__loc {
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    font-weight: 400;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .util__phone {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    color: var(--cream);
    font-weight: 600;
  }
  @media (max-width: 760px) {
    .util__left { display: none; }
    .util__loc { display: none; }
    .util__inner { justify-content: center; }
  }

  /* ---------- Header / Nav ---------- */
  .header {
    position: fixed; top: 36px; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 50;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.0);
    backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(8px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.0);
    transition: background 320ms var(--ease), border-color 320ms var(--ease), padding 320ms var(--ease), top 320ms var(--ease);
  }
  .header.is-scrolled {
    top: 0;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  .header__inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 22px 0;
    gap: 24px;
    transition: padding 320ms var(--ease);
  }
  .header.is-scrolled .header__inner { padding: 14px 0; }

  .nav { display: flex; gap: 34px; align-items: center; }
  .nav a {
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--white);
    position: relative;
    transition: color 320ms var(--ease);
  }
  .header.is-scrolled .nav a { color: var(--ink); }
  .nav a::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -6px;
    width: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--cream);
    transition: width 280ms var(--ease);
  }
  .header.is-scrolled .nav a::after { background: var(--navy); }
  .nav a:hover::after, .nav a.is-active::after { width: 100%; }
  .nav--right { justify-content: flex-end; }

  /* Dropdown menu */
  .nav__item {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .nav__item--has-menu > a::after {
    /* keep underline behavior consistent for the trigger */
  }
  .nav__menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 14px);
    left: -20px;
    min-width: 260px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 8px 0;
    list-style: none;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(14,26,43,0.14);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    transition: opacity 220ms var(--ease), visibility 220ms var(--ease), transform 220ms var(--ease);
    z-index: 80;
  }
  .nav__item--has-menu::before {
    /* hover bridge so the gap between trigger and menu doesn't close it */
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -8px; right: -8px;
    top: 100%;
    height: 18px;
  }
  .nav__item--has-menu:hover .nav__menu,
  .nav__item--has-menu:focus-within .nav__menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  .nav__menu li { margin: 0; }
  .nav__menu a {
    display: block;
    padding: 12px 22px;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ink) !important;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: background 200ms var(--ease), color 200ms var(--ease);
  }
  .nav__menu a::after { display: none !important; }
  .nav__menu a:hover {
    background: var(--cream-soft);
    color: var(--navy) !important;
  }
  @media (max-width: 980px) {
    .nav__menu { display: none; }
  }

  .brand {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    text-align: center; line-height: 1; color: var(--white);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: opacity 320ms var(--ease);
  }
  .brand__img {
    display: block;
    width: clamp(200px, 19vw, 280px);
    height: auto;
    transition: width 320ms var(--ease);
  }
  .header.is-stuck .brand__img { width: clamp(160px, 15vw, 230px); }

  .nav__toggle { display: none; }
  @media (max-width: 980px) {
    .nav { display: none; }
    .nav__toggle {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink);
    }
    .nav__toggle .lines { display: inline-block; width: 22px; height: 10px; position: relative; }
    .nav__toggle .lines::before, .nav__toggle .lines::after {
      content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px; background: currentColor;
    }
    .nav__toggle .lines::before { top: 2px; }
    .nav__toggle .lines::after { bottom: 2px; }
    .header__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr; }
    .nav--right { display: flex; }
    .nav--right .btn { display: none; }
  }

  /* ---------- Hero ---------- */
  .hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: grid;
    place-items: end center;
    background: var(--bone);
    padding: 80px var(--gutter) 64px;
    isolation: isolate; /* contain the fixed video to this section's stacking context */
  }
  .hero__media {
    position: fixed; /* video is locked to viewport; foreground scrolls over it */
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100vw; height: 100vh;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--bone);
    z-index: 0;
  }
  .hero__media video {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
  }
  .hero__media::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.0) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.0) 45%, rgba(246,243,234,0.55) 80%, rgba(234,230,208,0.85) 100%),
      linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(14,26,43,0.10), rgba(14,26,43,0.0));
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .hero__inner {
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    padding-bottom: 28px;
  }
  .hero__inner::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: min(1100px, 96%); height: 130%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(255,255,255,0.75) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.55) 35%, rgba(255,255,255,0.0) 75%);
    z-index: -1; pointer-events: none;
  }
  .hero__title {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(40px, 6.4vw, 92px);
    line-height: 1.02; letter-spacing: -0.012em;
    color: var(--ink);
    max-width: 18ch; margin: 0 auto 14px;
  }
  .hero__title em { font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; color: var(--navy); }
  .hero__sub {
    font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin: 0 auto 36px;
  }
  .hero__cta { display: inline-flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }

  .hero__scroll {
    position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 22px; transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.3em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink);
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .hero__scroll .line {
    width: 1px; height: 44px; background: var(--ink); opacity: 0.45;
    animation: drop 2.4s var(--ease) infinite;
    transform-origin: top;
  }
  @keyframes drop {
    0% { transform: scaleY(0.2); opacity: 0.1; }
    50% { transform: scaleY(1); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scaleY(0.2); opacity: 0.1; transform-origin: bottom; }
  }

  /* ---------- Brand intro (quiet-luxury statement) ---------- */
  .intro {
    background: var(--bone);
    padding: clamp(96px, 11vw, 160px) 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .intro::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: -1px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 72px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--navy);
    opacity: 0.5;
    z-index: 3;
  }
  /* Optional photo background behind the intro */
  .intro__bg {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .intro__bg img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 30%;
    display: block;
    filter: blur(3px);
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }
  .intro--has-bg::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.82) 0%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.76) 40%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.70) 100%
    );
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .intro__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
  .intro__inner {
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  }
  .intro__rule {
    display: block;
    width: 56px; height: 1px;
    background: var(--navy);
    opacity: 0.6;
    margin: 0 auto 26px;
  }
  .intro__eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.36em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }
  .intro__title {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4.2vw, 56px);
    line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin: 0 0 32px;
  }
  .intro__title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 400; }
  .intro__copy p {
    color: var(--mute);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin: 0 0 22px;
  }
  .intro__copy p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
  .intro__signoff {
    font-family: var(--serif);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 17px;
    margin-top: 36px;
  }

  /* ---------- Patient imagery notice ---------- */
  .imagery-notice {
    background: var(--bone);
    padding: 14px 0 18px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .imagery-notice__inner {
    max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center;
  }
  .imagery-notice__text {
    font-size: 10.5px; line-height: 1.6;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin: 0;
  }

  /* ---------- Section primitives ---------- */
  section { padding: clamp(72px, 9vw, 140px) 0; position: relative; }
  .section-head { display: grid; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 5vw, 72px); }
  .section-head .title {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(34px, 4.4vw, 60px); line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }
  .section-head .title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--navy); }
  .section-head .lede {
    max-width: 62ch; color: var(--mute); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7;
  }
  .section-head--center { justify-items: center; text-align: center; }
  .section-head--center .lede { margin: 0 auto; }

  /* Services three-discipline subhead — single centered line */
  .services__head {
    font-size: clamp(18px, 2.1vw, 30px) !important;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--ink);
    max-width: none;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .services__head .dot {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin: 0 0.5em;
    transform: translateY(-0.05em);
  }
  @media (max-width: 760px) {
    .services__head {
      white-space: normal;
      font-size: clamp(20px, 4.6vw, 28px) !important;
    }
  }

  /* ---------- Service triad ---------- */
  .services { background: var(--white); }
  .services__grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 4px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) { .services__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  .service {
    position: relative;
    padding: 56px 36px 44px;
    background: var(--white);
    transition: background 380ms var(--ease);
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
  }
  .service + .service { border-left: 1px solid var(--rule); }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .service + .service { border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); }
  }
  .service__media {
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cream-soft), var(--cream));
    margin-bottom: 28px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 600ms var(--ease);
  }
  .service__media img {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 900ms var(--ease);
  }
  .service:hover .service__media img { transform: scale(1.04); }
  .service__media::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14,26,43,0) 55%, rgba(14,26,43,0.32) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .service__media .pl-tag {
    position: absolute; left: 14px; bottom: 14px; z-index: 2;
    font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 0.3em; text-transform: uppercase;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); color: var(--ink); padding: 5px 8px;
  }
  .service__title {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 28px; line-height: 1.15; margin: 0 0 12px;
  }
  .service__copy { color: var(--mute); margin: 0 0 22px; }
  .service__more {
    font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.24em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  }
  .service__more .arrow { width: 22px; height: 1px; background: currentColor; position: relative; transition: width 280ms var(--ease); }
  .service__more .arrow::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; right: -1px; top: -3px;
    width: 7px; height: 7px;
    border-top: 1px solid currentColor; border-right: 1px solid currentColor;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
  }
  .service:hover .service__more .arrow { width: 30px; }
  .service:hover .service__media { transform: scale(1.02); }

  /* ---------- Welcome statement ---------- */
  .welcome {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--bone);
    color: var(--ink);
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    min-height: clamp(560px, 70vh, 820px);
    display: flex; align-items: center;
  }
  .welcome__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8% 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .welcome__bg img {
    display: block;
    width: 104%; height: 104%;
    margin: -2% -2%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 30%;
    will-change: transform, filter;
    transform: translate3d(0, var(--parallax-y, 0px), 0);
    transition: transform 0.04s linear;
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .welcome__bg img { object-position: 52% 30%; }
  }
  /* light right-side veil for readability over the brighter side of the photo */
  .welcome::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background:
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,253,248,0.0) 35%, rgba(255,253,248,0.55) 78%, rgba(255,253,248,0.78) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .welcome > .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; width: 100%; }
  .welcome__inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; gap: clamp(28px, 6vw, 96px); align-items: center; }
  @media (max-width: 900px) { .welcome__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  .welcome__title {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(34px, 4.2vw, 58px); line-height: 1.06; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--ink);
  }
  .welcome__title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--navy); }
  .welcome__body { max-width: 90%; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; transform: translateY(clamp(48px, 8vw, 140px)); }
  .welcome__body p {
    color: var(--ink); font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0 0 18px;
  }
  .welcome__body p:first-child::first-letter {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-style: italic;
    font-size: 64px; line-height: 0.9; float: left;
    margin: 6px 12px 0 0; color: var(--navy);
  }
  .welcome__body p:last-of-type { text-align: center; }
  .welcome__cta { text-align: center; }
  .welcome__cta .btn { line-height: 1.9; }
  .welcome__cta .btn--navy { background: var(--white); }
  .welcome__cta .btn--navy:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--navy); }

  /* ---------- Bio ---------- */
  .bio { background: var(--white); }
  .bio__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr; gap: clamp(48px, 9vw, 140px); align-items: stretch; }
  @media (max-width: 900px) { .bio__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; } }
  .bio__portrait {
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
    margin-top: -64px;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    background-image: url('../media/bio-portrait.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 35%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    background-color: var(--cream-soft);
  }
  .bio__portrait .pl-tag {
    position: absolute; left: 16px; bottom: 16px; z-index: 2;
    font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.3em; text-transform: uppercase;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); color: var(--ink); padding: 6px 10px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .bio__portrait { background-attachment: scroll; margin-top: 0; }
  }

  .bio__title {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 54px); line-height: 1.05;
    margin: 14px 0 0;
  }
  .bio__credentials {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--sans);
    font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.32em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--navy); font-weight: 500;
    margin: 14px 0 28px;
    text-align: right;
    padding-right: 4px;
  }
  .bio__copy p { color: var(--ink); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0 0 16px; }
  .bio__creds {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 0;
    margin: 32px 0 32px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
    padding: 0 28px;
  }
  .bio__creds dl { margin: 0; padding: 22px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }
  .bio__creds dl:nth-last-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: 0; }
  .bio__creds dl:nth-child(even) { padding-left: 32px; border-left: 1px solid var(--rule); }
  .bio__creds dt {
    font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.3em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--mute); margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .bio__creds dd {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 400; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--ink); margin: 0;
  }
  .bio__cta { display: flex; justify-content: center; margin-top: 8px; }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .bio__creds { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .bio__creds dl + dl { padding-left: 0; border-left: 0; }
  }

  /* ---------- Philosophy triad ---------- */
  .philosophy {
    background: var(--ink); color: var(--white);
    overflow: hidden; position: relative;
  }
  .philosophy::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(800px 500px at 80% 10%, rgba(34,83,142,0.45), transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .philosophy .section-head .title { color: var(--white); }
  .philosophy .section-head .title em { color: var(--cream); }
  .philosophy .section-head .lede { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); }
  .philosophy .eyebrow { color: var(--cream); }

  .triad { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
  @media (max-width: 800px) { .triad { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  .triad__cell { background: var(--ink); padding: 44px 32px; text-align: center; }
  .triad__num { font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 18px; color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .triad__title { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 300; font-size: 28px; line-height: 1.1; margin: 0 0 12px; }
  .triad__copy { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.74); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }
  .triad__copy em { font-style: italic; color: var(--cream); font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 15px; }
  .triad__copy strong { font-weight: 500; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95); }


  /* ---------- Process ---------- */
  .process {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--bone);
    background-image: url('../media/process-bg.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center right;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    isolation: isolate;
  }
  .process::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94) 0%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.90) 45%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78) 70%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.70) 100%
    );
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .process > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .process__steps {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 56px);
    counter-reset: step;
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) { .process__steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  .step { padding-top: 28px; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule-strong); position: relative; }
  .step::before {
    counter-increment: step;
    content: "0" counter(step);
    position: absolute; top: -14px; left: 0;
    background: transparent; padding-right: 14px;
    font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--navy);
  }
  .step__title { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 300; font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.1; margin: 0 0 14px; }
  .step__copy { color: var(--mute); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0; }
  .process__cta {
    display: flex; justify-content: center;
    margin-top: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px);
  }

  /* ---------- Pillars ---------- */
  .pillars { background: var(--white); }
  .pillars__head { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; align-items: end; gap: 24px; margin-bottom: clamp(36px, 5vw, 72px); }
  @media (max-width: 720px) { .pillars__head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  .pillars__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 4px; }
  @media (max-width: 900px) { .pillars__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  .pillar {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0;
    background: var(--white);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--rule);
    transition: transform 480ms var(--ease), box-shadow 480ms var(--ease);
  }
  .pillar:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(14,26,43,0.18); }
  .pillar__media {
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-deep) 100%);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .pillar__media video, .pillar__media img {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 30%;
  }
  .pillar__media::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14,26,43,0) 50%, rgba(14,26,43,0.45) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .pillar__media .pl-tag {
    position: absolute; left: 14px; bottom: 14px; z-index: 2;
    font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 0.3em; text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5); padding: 5px 8px;
    background: rgba(14,26,43,0.18);
    backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  }
  .pillar__body { padding: 30px 30px 36px; }
  .pillar__kicker { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .pillar__title { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 300; font-size: 32px; line-height: 1.1; margin: 0 0 12px; }
  .pillar__copy { color: var(--mute); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 0 20px; }
  .pillar__more { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.24em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
  .pillar__more .arrow { width: 22px; height: 1px; background: currentColor; position: relative; transition: width 280ms var(--ease); }
  .pillar__more .arrow::after { content: ''; position: absolute; right: -1px; top: -3px; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-top: 1px solid currentColor; border-right: 1px solid currentColor; transform: rotate(45deg); }
  .pillar:hover .pillar__more .arrow { width: 32px; }

  /* ---------- Quote / artistry ---------- */
  .artistry { background: var(--cream); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .artistry::before, .artistry::after {
    content: '"';
    position: absolute; font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 300; font-style: italic;
    color: rgba(34,83,142,0.18); font-size: 320px; line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .artistry::before { top: 20px; left: 24px; }
  .artistry::after { bottom: -120px; right: 24px; }
  .artistry__inner { max-width: 980px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .artistry__quote {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 300; font-style: italic;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 48px); line-height: 1.25; letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    color: var(--ink); margin: 0 0 30px;
  }
  .artistry__quote em { font-style: normal; color: var(--navy); }
  .artistry__attr { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy); }

  /* ---------- Featured work / gallery ---------- */
  .gallery { background: var(--white); }
  .gallery__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: 180px;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .gallery__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 140px; }
  }
  .tile {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cream-soft), var(--cream));
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 520ms var(--ease);
  }
  .tile:hover { transform: scale(1.01); }
  .tile img {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 900ms var(--ease), filter 600ms var(--ease);
  }
  .tile:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
  .tile::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14,26,43,0.0) 50%, rgba(14,26,43,0.42) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .tile .pl-tag {
    position: absolute; left: 12px; bottom: 12px; z-index: 2;
    font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92); color: var(--ink); padding: 5px 8px;
  }
  .tile .pl-num {
    position: absolute; right: 16px; top: 14px; z-index: 2;
    font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--white); font-size: 26px;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(14,26,43,0.45);
  }
  .gallery__cta { display: flex; justify-content: center; margin-top: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px); }
  .tile--A { grid-column: span 7; grid-row: span 3; }
  .tile--B { grid-column: span 5; grid-row: span 2; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1c4577, var(--navy)); }
  .tile--B .pl-tag, .tile--B .pl-num { color: var(--cream); }
  .tile--B .pl-tag { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.25); color: var(--cream); }
  .tile--C { grid-column: span 5; grid-row: span 1; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ece9d6, #d6cfa9); }
  .tile--D { grid-column: span 4; grid-row: span 2; }
  .tile--E { grid-column: span 4; grid-row: span 2; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-deep), #0c2647); }
  .tile--E .pl-tag { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.25); color: var(--cream); }
  .tile--E .pl-num { color: var(--cream); }
  .tile--F { grid-column: span 4; grid-row: span 2; }
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .tile--A { grid-column: span 6; grid-row: span 2; }
    .tile--B { grid-column: span 6; grid-row: span 2; }
    .tile--C { grid-column: span 3; grid-row: span 1; }
    .tile--D { grid-column: span 3; grid-row: span 1; }
    .tile--E { grid-column: span 6; grid-row: span 2; }
    .tile--F { grid-column: span 6; grid-row: span 2; }
  }

  /* ---------- Testimonial ---------- */
  .testimonial { background: var(--bone); }
  .testimonial__inner { max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
  .stars { color: var(--navy); letter-spacing: 6px; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .testimonial__quote {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 300; font-style: italic;
    font-size: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 32px); line-height: 1.4; color: var(--ink);
    margin: 0 0 24px;
  }
  .testimonial__attr { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--mute); }

  /* ---------- CTA banner ---------- */
  .cta {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--white);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .cta::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background:
      radial-gradient(900px 500px at 10% 0%, rgba(234,230,208,0.18), transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(700px 500px at 100% 100%, rgba(255,255,255,0.06), transparent 60%);
  }
  .cta__inner {
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; gap: clamp(28px, 5vw, 80px);
    align-items: center;
    padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 110px) 0;
  }
  @media (max-width: 900px) { .cta__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: left; } }
  .cta__title {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(36px, 4.6vw, 64px); line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--white); margin: 12px 0 0;
  }
  .cta__title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--cream); }
  .cta__body p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 0 24px; }
  .cta__list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 28px; }
  .cta__list li {
    display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.86); font-size: 14px; padding: 12px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  }
  .cta__list li:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14); }
  .cta__list .ix {
    font-family: var(--serif); font-style: italic; color: var(--cream);
    font-size: 14px; min-width: 28px;
  }

  /* ---------- Footer ---------- */
  .foot { background: var(--ink); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); padding: 80px 0 32px; }
  .foot__top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; padding-bottom: 56px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
  @media (max-width: 900px) { .foot__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
  @media (max-width: 560px) { .foot__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  .foot__brand-img { width: 220px; height: auto; display: block; }
  .foot__brand p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 36ch; margin: 18px 0 0; }
  .foot__title { color: var(--white); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.3em; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 18px; }
  .foot__list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
  .foot__list a { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
  .foot__list a:hover { color: var(--white); }
  .foot__bottom { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding-top: 28px; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.12em; }
  .foot__bottom a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
  .foot__bottom a:hover { color: var(--white); }

  /* ---------- Reveal on scroll ---------- */
  .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); transition: opacity 900ms var(--ease), transform 900ms var(--ease); }
  .reveal.is-in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

  /* ---------- Selection ---------- */
  ::selection { background: var(--cream); color: var(--ink); }