/* ============================================
   MERIDIAN — Construction Group
   Premium Brand Stylesheet
   ============================================ */

/* --- CSS Custom Properties --- */
:root {
    /* Colors */
    --color-dark: #0d0d0d;
    --color-dark-alt: #1a1a1a;
    --color-dark-mid: #141414;
    --color-light: #f7f4ef;
    --color-light-alt: #e8e3da;
    --color-light-mid: #efe9df;
    --color-accent: #c49a6c;
    --color-accent-light: #d4ad84;
    --color-accent-dark: #a67c52;
    --color-gray: #6b6b6b;
    --color-gray-light: #999;
    --color-gray-dark: #3a3a3a;
    --color-white: #ffffff;

    /* Typography */
    --font-display: 'Segoe UI', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Segoe UI', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

    /* Spacing */
    --space-xs: 0.5rem;
    --space-sm: 1rem;
    --space-md: 1.5rem;
    --space-lg: 2.5rem;
    --space-xl: 4rem;
    --space-2xl: 6rem;
    --space-3xl: 10rem;

    /* Layout */
    --container-max: 1400px;
    --container-pad: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);

    /* Transitions */
    --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --ease-in-out: cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
    --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    --duration-fast: 0.3s;
    --duration-med: 0.6s;
    --duration-slow: 1s;

    /* Border Radius */
    --radius-sm: 4px;
    --radius-md: 8px;
    --radius-lg: 16px;
}

/* --- Reset & Base --- */
*, *::before, *::after {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    font-size: 16px;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    background: var(--color-dark);
    color: var(--color-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    cursor: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    body { cursor: auto; }
}

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    a { cursor: pointer; }
}

img, svg {
    display: block;
    max-width: 100%;
}

button {
    font: inherit;
    color: inherit;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    button { cursor: pointer; }
}

input, textarea, select {
    font: inherit;
    color: inherit;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    cursor: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    input, textarea, select { cursor: auto; }
}

ul, ol {
    list-style: none;
}

::selection {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-dark);
}

/* --- Preloader --- */
.preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 10000;
    background: var(--color-dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease-out), visibility 0.8s;
}

.preloader--hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.preloader__inner {
    text-align: center;
}

.preloader__logo {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.4em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: preloaderFade 0.6s var(--ease-out) 0.2s forwards;
}

.preloader__line {
    width: 120px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--color-gray-dark);
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.preloader__line::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    animation: preloaderLine 1.5s var(--ease-in-out) 0.4s forwards;
}

@keyframes preloaderFade {
    to { opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes preloaderLine {
    to { width: 100%; }
}

/* --- Custom Cursor --- */
.cursor {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9999;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: width 0.3s var(--ease-spring), height 0.3s var(--ease-spring), background 0.3s;
    mix-blend-mode: difference;
}

.cursor--hover {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--color-accent-light);
}

.cursor-follower {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9998;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: width 0.4s var(--ease-spring), height 0.4s var(--ease-spring), border-color 0.3s, opacity 0.3s;
}

.cursor-follower--hover {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-color: rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.15);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cursor, .cursor-follower {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* --- Section Label --- */
.section-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.section-label__num {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.section-label__line {
    width: 40px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
}

.section-label__text {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gray-light);
}

/* --- Buttons --- */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn--primary {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-dark);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.15);
}

.btn--primary::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--color-accent-light);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: right;
    transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
}

.btn--primary:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    transform-origin: left;
}

.btn--primary:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 30px rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn--primary span,
.btn--primary svg {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.btn--secondary {
    border: 1px solid rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.3);
    color: var(--color-light);
}

.btn--secondary:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.btn--full {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* --- Navigation --- */
.nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
}

.nav--scrolled {
    background: rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    padding: 1rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.08);
}

.nav__inner {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-pad);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.nav__logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    z-index: 10;
}

.nav__logo-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
}

.nav__logo-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    color: var(--color-light);
}

.nav__links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.nav__link {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gray-light);
    position: relative;
    transition: color var(--duration-fast);
}

.nav__link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    transition: width var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
}

.nav__link:hover {
    color: var(--color-light);
}

.nav__link:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.nav__cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
}

.nav__cta:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    background: rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.08);
}

.nav__hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    width: 28px;
    padding: 4px 0;
    z-index: 10;
}

.nav__hamburger span {
    display: block;
    height: 1.5px;
    background: var(--color-light);
    transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
    transform-origin: center;
}

.nav__hamburger span:first-child {
    width: 100%;
}

.nav__hamburger span:last-child {
    width: 70%;
    margin-left: auto;
}

.nav__hamburger--active span:first-child {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translate(2px, 3px);
}

.nav__hamburger--active span:last-child {
    width: 100%;
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(2px, -3px);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .nav__links,
    .nav__cta {
        display: none;
    }
    .nav__hamburger {
        display: flex;
    }
}

/* --- Mobile Menu --- */
.mobile-menu {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 999;
    background: var(--color-dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all var(--duration-med) var(--ease-out);
}

.mobile-menu--active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-menu__inner {
    text-align: center;
}

.mobile-menu__links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.mobile-menu__link {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--color-light);
    transition: color var(--duration-fast);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
}

.mobile-menu--active .mobile-menu__link {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease-out), transform 0.5s var(--ease-out), color 0.3s;
}

.mobile-menu--active .mobile-menu__link:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.mobile-menu--active .mobile-menu__link:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.mobile-menu--active .mobile-menu__link:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.mobile-menu--active .mobile-menu__link:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.25s; }

.mobile-menu__link:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.mobile-menu__footer {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all 0.5s var(--ease-out) 0.3s;
}

.mobile-menu--active .mobile-menu__footer {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.mobile-menu__footer p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-light);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* --- Hero Section --- */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero__bg-image {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 30%;
    opacity: 0.25;
    filter: saturate(0.6) contrast(1.1);
}

.hero__grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 80px 80px;
    animation: heroGridPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes heroGridPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.5; }
}

.hero__grain {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0.03;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.65' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-size: 200px 200px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Hero structural accent line */
.hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 12%;
    width: 1px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.06) 20%,
        rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.12) 50%,
        rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.06) 80%,
        transparent 100%
    );
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20%;
    right: 10%;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.06);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    z-index: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero::before,
    .hero::after {
        display: none;
    }
}

.hero__content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    padding: 0 var(--container-pad);
    width: 100%;
}

.hero__eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.hero__line-accent {
    display: block;
    width: 40px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
}

.hero__title {
    font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 8.5vw, 8.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 0.95;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.hero__title-line {
    display: block;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero__title-line span {
    display: block;
}

.hero__title-line--accent {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.hero__subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.2vw, 1.15rem);
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-gray-light);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.hero__actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero__scroll {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2.5rem;
    left: var(--container-pad);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gray);
}

.hero__scroll-line {
    width: 1px;
    height: 48px;
    background: var(--color-gray-dark);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero__scroll-line::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    animation: scrollLine 2s var(--ease-in-out) infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollLine {
    0% { top: -100%; }
    50% { top: 100%; }
    100% { top: 100%; }
}

.hero__deco {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2.5rem;
    right: var(--container-pad);
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero__scroll,
    .hero__deco {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* --- About Section --- */
.about {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
    background: var(--color-dark-alt);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative large accent number */
.about::before {
    content: '37';
    position: absolute;
    top: -2%;
    right: -3%;
    font-size: clamp(10rem, 20vw, 28rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.015);
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about__inner {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-pad);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
    align-items: start;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.about__title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.about__title em {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-style: normal;
}

.about__visual {
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.about__image {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 460px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    object-fit: cover;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    opacity: 0.85;
    filter: saturate(0.5) contrast(1.1) brightness(0.8);
    border: 1px solid rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.08);
    transition: opacity var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out), filter var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
}

.about__image:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    filter: saturate(0.7) contrast(1.05) brightness(0.85);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .about__visual {
        display: none;
    }
}

.about__text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-gray-light);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about__values {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding-top: 3rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-dark);
}

.about__value-icon {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about__value-icon svg {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
}

.about__value h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.about__value p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-gray);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .about__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-xl);
    }
    .about__values {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* --- Services Section --- */
.services {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
    background: var(--color-dark);
}

.services__inner {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-pad);
}

.services__header {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.services__title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.services__title em {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-style: normal;
}

.services__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.service-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    background: var(--color-dark-alt);
    border: 1px solid rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.06);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card__bg-image {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0;
    filter: saturate(0.3) contrast(1.2) brightness(0.4);
    transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease-out);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__bg-image {
    opacity: 1;
}

.service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.04) 0%, transparent 50%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
}

.service-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.service-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.service-card__num {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.service-card__icon {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.service-card__icon svg {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
}

.service-card__title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.service-card__desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-gray);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.service-card__arrow {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-8px);
    transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__arrow {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .services__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

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

/* --- Process Section --- */
.process {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
    background: var(--color-dark-alt);
}

.process__inner {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-pad);
}

.process__header {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.process__title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.process__title em {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-style: normal;
}

.process__steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    position: relative;
}

.process__step {
    position: relative;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.1);
    padding-left: 2rem;
}

.process__step-num {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.08);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.process__step-connector {
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

.process__step-connector::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -3px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-accent);
    background: var(--color-dark-alt);
}

.process__step-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.process__step-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-gray);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .process__steps {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

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

/* --- Marquee Strip --- */
.marquee {
    padding: 1.2rem 0;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.marquee__track {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    animation: marqueeScroll 30s linear infinite;
}

.marquee__item {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-dark);
}

.marquee__dot {
    font-size: 0.5rem;
    color: rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.4);
}

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

/* --- Stats Section --- */
.stats {
    padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
    background: var(--color-dark-mid);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.06);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.06);
}

.stats__inner {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-pad);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.stat {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.stat__number {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat__suffix {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.stat__label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gray);
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.stats__bg-text {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    font-size: clamp(6rem, 15vw, 18rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -0.05em;
    color: rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.02);
    white-space: nowrap;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .stats__inner {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 3rem;
    }
}

/* --- Projects Section --- */
.projects {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
    background: var(--color-dark);
}

.projects__inner {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-pad);
}

.projects__header {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.projects__title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.projects__title em {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-style: normal;
}

.projects__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.project-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
}

.project-card--large {
    grid-column: span 2;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
}

.project-card__visual {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
}

/* Project card real images */
.project-card__image {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease-out), filter 0.8s var(--ease-out);
    filter: saturate(0.4) contrast(1.15) brightness(0.55);
}

.project-card:hover .project-card__image {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    filter: saturate(0.6) contrast(1.1) brightness(0.65);
}

/* Project Pattern Backgrounds — kept as fallbacks, hidden when image loads */
.project-card__pattern {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease-out);
}

.project-card:hover .project-card__pattern {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Project 1: Spree Plaza — Tower skyline */
.project-card__pattern--1 {
    background: linear-gradient(170deg, #1a1612 0%, #2a2318 40%, #1a1612 100%);
}

.project-card__pattern--1::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(196,154,108,0.035) 0px, rgba(196,154,108,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 50px),
        repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(196,154,108,0.025) 0px, rgba(196,154,108,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 50px);
}

.project-card__pattern--1::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 85%;
    background:
        linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(196,154,108,0.06) 0%, transparent 30%),
        linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(196,154,108,0.1) 0%, transparent 15%);
    clip-path: polygon(30% 100%, 30% 35%, 38% 20%, 42% 8%, 46% 3%, 50% 0%, 54% 3%, 58% 8%, 62% 20%, 70% 35%, 70% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 55%, 92% 55%, 92% 100%, 0% 100%, 0% 45%, 8% 45%, 8% 100%);
}

/* Project 2: Alte Villa — Residential */
.project-card__pattern--2 {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1c1814 0%, #241e16 100%);
}

.project-card__pattern--2::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(196,154,108,0.025) 0px, rgba(196,154,108,0.025) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 28px),
        repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(196,154,108,0.015) 0px, rgba(196,154,108,0.015) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 28px);
}

.project-card__pattern--2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 70%;
    background:
        linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(196,154,108,0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
    clip-path: polygon(5% 100%, 5% 40%, 15% 30%, 15% 40%, 25% 25%, 50% 10%, 75% 25%, 85% 40%, 85% 30%, 95% 40%, 95% 100%);
}

/* Project 3: König Halle — Heritage arch */
.project-card__pattern--3 {
    background: linear-gradient(225deg, #18150f 0%, #201a12 100%);
}

.project-card__pattern--3::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(196,154,108,0.02) 0px, rgba(196,154,108,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 20px),
        repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(196,154,108,0.02) 0px, rgba(196,154,108,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 20px);
}

.project-card__pattern--3::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 80%;
    background:
        linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(196,154,108,0.07) 0%, transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 30% at 50% 35%, rgba(196,154,108,0.08) 0%, transparent 100%);
    clip-path: polygon(0% 100%, 0% 50%, 10% 35%, 20% 25%, 35% 18%, 50% 15%, 65% 18%, 80% 25%, 90% 35%, 100% 50%, 100% 100%);
}

/* Project 4: Nord Logistik — Industrial warehouse */
.project-card__pattern--4 {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #141210 0%, #1e1a14 50%, #141210 100%);
}

.project-card__pattern--4::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(196,154,108,0.02) 0px, rgba(196,154,108,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 70px),
        repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(196,154,108,0.02) 0px, rgba(196,154,108,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 35px);
}

.project-card__pattern--4::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 55%;
    background:
        linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(196,154,108,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
    clip-path: polygon(0% 100%, 0% 40%, 3% 38%, 8% 36%, 15% 35%, 25% 34%, 50% 33%, 75% 34%, 85% 35%, 92% 36%, 97% 38%, 100% 40%, 100% 100%);
}

/* Project 5: Grün Turm — Sustainable tower */
.project-card__pattern--5 {
    background: linear-gradient(200deg, #0f1610 0%, #162014 50%, #0f1610 100%);
}

.project-card__pattern--5::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(120,190,140,0.02) 0px, rgba(120,190,140,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 40px),
        repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(120,190,140,0.02) 0px, rgba(120,190,140,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 40px);
}

.project-card__pattern--5::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 25%;
    right: 25%;
    height: 80%;
    background:
        linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(120,190,140,0.08) 0%, transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 20% at 50% 60%, rgba(120,190,140,0.06) 0%, transparent 100%);
    clip-path: polygon(30% 100%, 30% 50%, 35% 30%, 40% 15%, 45% 5%, 50% 0%, 55% 5%, 60% 15%, 65% 30%, 70% 50%, 70% 100%);
}

/* Project 6: Rhine Complex — Mixed-use */
.project-card__pattern--6 {
    background: linear-gradient(315deg, #161412 0%, #1e1a16 50%, #161412 100%);
}

.project-card__pattern--6::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        repeating-linear-gradient(60deg, rgba(196,154,108,0.02) 0px, rgba(196,154,108,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 30px),
        repeating-linear-gradient(-30deg, rgba(196,154,108,0.015) 0px, rgba(196,154,108,0.015) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 30px);
}

.project-card__pattern--6::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 75%;
    background:
        linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(196,154,108,0.07) 0%, transparent 40%);
    clip-path: polygon(0% 100%, 0% 45%, 10% 45%, 10% 30%, 20% 30%, 20% 20%, 30% 20%, 30% 30%, 40% 30%, 40% 15%, 50% 15%, 50% 30%, 60% 30%, 60% 40%, 70% 40%, 70% 50%, 80% 50%, 80% 40%, 90% 40%, 90% 55%, 100% 55%, 100% 100%);
}

.project-card__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg,
        rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.95) 0%,
        rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.4) 40%,
        rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.1) 70%,
        rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.3) 100%
    );
    transition: background var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
}

.project-card:hover .project-card__overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(0deg,
        rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.98) 0%,
        rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.5) 40%,
        rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.2) 70%,
        rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.4) 100%
    );
}

.project-card__content {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 2rem;
    z-index: 1;
}

.project-card__cat {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    display: block;
}

.project-card__name {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
}

.project-card:hover .project-card__name {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.project-card__meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-gray);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(8px);
    transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
}

.project-card:hover .project-card__meta {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .projects__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    .project-card--large {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .projects__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .project-card--large {
        grid-column: span 1;
        aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    }
    .project-card {
        aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    }
}

/* --- Testimonials Section --- */
.testimonials {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
    background: var(--color-dark-alt);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials::before {
    content: '"';
    position: absolute;
    top: -5%;
    left: 5%;
    font-size: clamp(8rem, 15vw, 20rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.02);
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
}

.testimonials__inner {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-pad);
}

.testimonials__header {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.testimonials__title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.testimonials__title em {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-style: normal;
}

.testimonials__slider {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.testimonial {
    padding: 2.5rem;
    background: var(--color-dark);
    border: 1px solid rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.06);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial__quote {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.testimonial__mark {
    width: 36px;
    height: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.testimonial__quote p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--color-gray-light);
}

.testimonial__author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.08);
}

.testimonial__avatar svg {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
}

.testimonial__author strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.testimonial__author span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-gray);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

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

/* --- Contact Section --- */
.contact {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
    background: var(--color-dark);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.15) 20%,
        rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.3) 50%,
        rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.15) 80%,
        transparent 100%
    );
}

.contact__inner {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-pad);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
}

.contact__title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.contact__title em {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-style: normal;
}

.contact__subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-gray-light);
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

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

.form-group {
    position: relative;
}

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

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gray-light);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-light);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-dark);
    transition: border-color var(--duration-fast);
    background: transparent;
}

.form-group select {
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8' fill='none' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1L6 6L11 1' stroke='%23999' stroke-width='1.5' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 4px center;
    padding-right: 24px;
}

.form-group select option {
    background: var(--color-dark);
    color: var(--color-light);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.form-group__line {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    transition: width var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
}

.form-group input:focus ~ .form-group__line,
.form-group textarea:focus ~ .form-group__line,
.form-group select:focus ~ .form-group__line {
    width: 100%;
}

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
    color: transparent;
}

.form-group input:not(:placeholder-shown) + label,
.form-group textarea:not(:placeholder-shown) + label {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.contact__info {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.06);
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.contact__info-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gray);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.contact__info-item a,
.contact__info-item span {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-gray-light);
    transition: color var(--duration-fast);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact__info-item a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .contact__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-xl);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .contact__form {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .form-group--full {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }
    .contact__info {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        grid-column: span 1;
    }
}

/* --- Footer --- */
.footer {
    padding: var(--space-2xl) 0 var(--space-lg);
    background: var(--color-dark-alt);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.06);
}

.footer__inner {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-pad);
}

.footer__top {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 2fr;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.06);
}

.footer__brand p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-gray);
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 360px;
}

.footer__links {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.footer__col h4 {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-light);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer__col a {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-gray);
    padding: 0.3rem 0;
    transition: color var(--duration-fast);
}

.footer__col a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.footer__bottom {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-gray);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.footer__bottom-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.footer__bottom-links a {
    color: var(--color-gray);
    transition: color var(--duration-fast);
}

.footer__bottom-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .footer__top {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-xl);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .footer__links {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    .footer__bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* --- Reveal Animations --- */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out),
                transform var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out);
}

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

/* Staggered delays */
.reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.reveal:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

/* --- Smooth Scroll Offset --- */
[id] {
    scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}

/* --- Section Divider --- */
.about::after,
.services::after,
.process::after,
.projects::after,
.testimonials::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 60px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.2), transparent);
}

/* --- Enhanced Form Focus States --- */
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.form-group input:invalid:not(:placeholder-shown):not(:focus),
.form-group textarea:invalid:not(:placeholder-shown):not(:focus),
.form-group select:invalid:not(:focus) {
    border-bottom-color: rgba(220, 80, 60, 0.4);
}

/* Form success state */
.contact__form--success .btn--primary {
    background: #2d8a4e;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(45, 138, 78, 0.2);
}

/* --- Textarea resize handle --- */
.form-group textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 100px;
}

/* --- Selection color for form elements --- */
input::selection,
textarea::selection {
    background: rgba(196, 154, 108, 0.3);
    color: var(--color-light);
}

/* --- Footer brand logo hover --- */
.footer__brand .nav__logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.footer__brand .nav__logo:hover .nav__logo-text {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.footer__brand .nav__logo-text {
    transition: color var(--duration-fast);
}

/* --- Print Styles --- */
@media print {
    .nav, .cursor, .cursor-follower, .preloader, .hero__scroll, .hero__deco {
        display: none !important;
    }
    body {
        background: white;
        color: black;
    }
}