*, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

        :root {
            --void: #050403;
            --obsidian: #0d0b09;
            --charcoal: #1a1714;
            --stone: #4a443f;
            --ash: #978a81;
            --dust: #b5a99f;
            --cream: #f0e8d8;
            --gold: #c9a84c;
            --gold-bright: #e8c97a;
            --gold-pale: #f5e8c0;
            --gold-dim: #7a6230;
            --font-display: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
            --font-body: 'Jost', sans-serif;
            --ease-luxury: cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
        }

        html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scrollbar-color: var(--gold-dim) var(--obsidian); }
        ::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 10px; }
        ::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--obsidian); }
        ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--gold-dim); }

        body {
            background: var(--void);
            color: var(--cream);
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-weight: 300;
            overflow-x: hidden;
        }
        /* Fixed near-black walnut backdrop under a void overlay (62% = the locked intensity).
           Content sits on this as soft-edged plates; keep the overlay to preserve legibility. */
        body::before {
            content: '';
            position: fixed;
            inset: 0;
            z-index: -2;
            background:
                linear-gradient(rgba(5,4,3,0.62), rgba(5,4,3,0.62)),
                url("Website Resources/wood-texture.webp") center / cover no-repeat;
        }
        a, button { cursor: pointer; }

        /* Respect users who prefer less motion */
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
            *, *::before, *::after { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
            html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
            .reveal, .hero-label, .hero-title, .hero-sub, .hero-actions { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
        }

        #hero, #stats, #about, #collection, #why, #portfolio, #contact, footer { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

        /* SEO — visually hidden but readable by search engines and screen readers */
        .sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }

        /* HERO IMAGE */
        .hero-img-wrap { position: absolute; right: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 48%; z-index: 1; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
        .hero-img-wrap img { width: auto; height: auto; max-width: 68%; max-height: 62%; object-fit: contain; transform: translate(-7vw, 29%); filter: saturate(1.12) drop-shadow(0 14px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.32)); }
        /* Cutout floats on the void — no photo rectangle to hide, so only a faint bottom fade grounds it. */
        /* No grounding fade — on wood it read as a dark patch that grew on scroll. */
        .hero-img-wrap::before { content: none; }

        /* CORNER TRIM MIXIN */
        .corner-trim { position: relative; }
        .corner-trim::before, .corner-trim::after {
            content: ''; position: absolute; pointer-events: none; z-index: 10;
            background-image:
                linear-gradient(90deg,  rgba(201,168,76,.65), rgba(201,168,76,.65)),
                linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(201,168,76,.65), rgba(201,168,76,.65)),
                linear-gradient(90deg,  rgba(201,168,76,.65), rgba(201,168,76,.65)),
                linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(201,168,76,.65), rgba(201,168,76,.65));
            background-size: 22px 1px, 1px 22px, 22px 1px, 1px 22px;
            background-repeat: no-repeat;
        }
        .corner-trim::before {
            top: 6px; left: 6px; right: 6px; bottom: 50%;
            background-position: top left, top left, top right, top right;
        }
        .corner-trim::after {
            top: 50%; left: 6px; right: 6px; bottom: 6px;
            background-position: bottom left, bottom left, bottom right, bottom right;
        }

        /* NAV */
        nav { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100; padding: 2rem 4rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-start; transition: all .6s var(--ease-luxury); }
        nav.scrolled { padding: 1.2rem 4rem; background: rgba(5,4,3,.88); backdrop-filter: blur(20px); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.1); }
        .nav-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0; text-decoration: none; margin-right: auto; }
        .nav-logo-img { height: 64px; width: auto; display: block; margin-right: 0; }
        .nav-logo-text { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--cream); }
        .nav-links { display: flex; gap: 1.4rem; list-style: none; }
        .nav-links a { font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--dust); text-decoration: none; transition: color .3s; position: relative; }
        .nav-links a::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -4px; left: 0; width: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); transition: width .4s var(--ease-luxury); }
        .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--gold-pale); }
        .nav-links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }
        .nav-cta { font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.35); padding: .6rem 1.5rem; margin-left: 2rem; transition: all .3s; }
        .nav-cta:hover { background: rgba(201,168,76,.1); border-color: var(--gold); }
        .hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; background: none; border: none; padding: 4px; }
        .hamburger span { display: block; width: 24px; height: 1px; background: var(--cream); transition: all .3s; }

        /* MOBILE MENU */
        .mobile-menu { display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(5,4,3,.97); z-index: 99; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 2.5rem; }
        .mobile-menu.open { display: flex; }
        .mobile-menu a { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 300; color: var(--cream); text-decoration: none; transition: color .3s; }
        .mobile-menu a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

        /* SECTION LABEL */
        .section-label { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: .3em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
        .section-label::before { content: ''; display: block; width: 2rem; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }

        /* HERO */
        #hero { position: relative; height: 100vh; min-height: 680px; display: flex; align-items: center; overflow: hidden; }
        .hero-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(5,4,3,0.55) 0%, rgba(5,4,3,0.4) 55%, rgba(5,4,3,0.22) 80%, transparent 100%), radial-gradient(ellipse 66% 58% at 68% 50%, rgba(201,168,76,.08) 0%, transparent 62%); }

        .hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding: 0 4rem; max-width: 860px; }
        .hero-label { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); animation: fadeUp .8s var(--ease-luxury) .3s forwards; }
        .hero-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 7rem); line-height: .95; font-weight: 300; color: var(--cream); margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); animation: fadeUp 1s var(--ease-luxury) .6s forwards; }
        .hero-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-pale); }
        .hero-sub { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--ash); max-width: 400px; line-height: 1.9; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); animation: fadeUp .8s var(--ease-luxury) .9s forwards; }
        .hero-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2.5rem; margin-top: 2.5rem; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); animation: fadeUp .8s var(--ease-luxury) 1.1s forwards; }
        .btn-primary { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: .25em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--obsidian); background: var(--gold); padding: 1rem 2.4rem; text-decoration: none; transition: background .3s; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
        .btn-primary::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: var(--gold-bright); transform: translateX(-100%); transition: transform .4s var(--ease-luxury); }
        .btn-primary:hover::before { transform: translateX(0); }
        .btn-primary span { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
        .btn-ghost { font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--dust); text-decoration: none; transition: color .3s; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .7rem; }
        .btn-ghost::after { content: '→'; transition: transform .3s; }
        .btn-ghost:hover { color: var(--cream); }
        .btn-ghost:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

        .hero-aside { position: absolute; right: 4rem; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem; opacity: 0; animation: fadeIn 1s ease 1.5s forwards; }
        .hero-aside span { font-size: .58rem; letter-spacing: .3em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-dim); writing-mode: vertical-rl; }
        .hero-aside-line { width: 1px; height: 80px; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--gold-dim), transparent); }

        .scroll-hint { position: absolute; bottom: 2.5rem; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: .8rem; opacity: 0; animation: fadeIn 1s ease 1.8s forwards; }
        .scroll-hint span { font-size: .57rem; letter-spacing: .3em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-dim); }
        .scroll-line { width: 1px; height: 50px; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold-dim), transparent); animation: pulse 2s ease infinite; }

        @keyframes fadeUp { to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
        @keyframes fadeIn { to { opacity: 1; } }
        @keyframes pulse { 0%,100% { opacity: .4; } 50% { opacity: 1; } }

        /* REVEAL */
        .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(36px); transition: opacity .9s var(--ease-luxury), transform .9s var(--ease-luxury); }
        .reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        .d1 { transition-delay: .1s; }
        .d2 { transition-delay: .2s; }
        .d3 { transition-delay: .3s; }
        .d4 { transition-delay: .4s; }
        .d5 { transition-delay: .5s; }

        /* STATS */
        #stats { border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.1); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.1); padding: 2.2rem 4rem; display: flex; justify-content: center; }
        .stat-line { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.6rem; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ash); }
        .stat-line span { white-space: nowrap; }
        .stat-div { color: rgba(201,168,76,.4); font-size: .75rem; line-height: 1; }

        /* ABOUT */
        #about { padding: 10rem 4rem; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 8rem; align-items: center; }
        .about-img-wrap { position: relative; max-width: 440px; }
        .about-img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; filter: contrast(1.05) brightness(1.1); -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 18%, black 82%, transparent 100%), linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, black 16%, black 78%, transparent 100%); -webkit-mask-composite: destination-in; mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 18%, black 82%, transparent 100%), linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, black 16%, black 78%, transparent 100%); mask-composite: intersect; }
        .about-caption { position: absolute; bottom: 0; right: -1.5rem; background: var(--void); border-left: 2px solid var(--gold); padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: .88rem; font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-pale); max-width: 200px; line-height: 1.6; box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.55); }
        .about-text h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.8rem); line-height: 1.05; font-weight: 300; color: var(--cream); margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem; }
        .about-text p { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.95; color: var(--ash); margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
        .about-text p strong { color: var(--cream); font-weight: 400; }
        .sig { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.8rem; font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); margin-top: 1.5rem; }

        /* COLLECTION */
        #collection { padding: 10rem 4rem; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, rgba(5,4,3,0.35) 7%, rgba(5,4,3,0.35) 93%, transparent 100%); content-visibility: auto; contain-intrinsic-size: 0 1400px; }
        /* Section intro — centered statement heading */
        .col-intro { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3.5rem; }
        .col-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem); line-height: 1.05; font-weight: 300; }
        .col-desc { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--ash); line-height: 1.9; margin-top: 1rem; letter-spacing: .04em; }
        /* Exhibition chapters — stacked, no tabs */
        .col-chapter { margin-bottom: 8rem; }
        .col-chapter:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
        .chap-head { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 1.6rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.2); padding-bottom: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 1.6rem; }
        .chap-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--gold); font-style: italic; }
        .chap-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); font-weight: 300; color: var(--cream); }
        .pane-note { font-size: .95rem; color: var(--ash); line-height: 1.85; max-width: 560px; margin-bottom: 3.5rem; font-style: italic; }
        /* Featured specimen — image with plaque beside it */
        .feature-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 5rem; }
        .feature-row .card-img { aspect-ratio: auto; display: flex; justify-content: center; }
        .feature-row .card-img img { width: auto; height: auto; max-width: 100%; max-height: 72vh; object-fit: contain; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 18%, black 82%, transparent 100%), linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, black 16%, black 82%, transparent 100%); -webkit-mask-composite: destination-in; mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 18%, black 82%, transparent 100%), linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, black 16%, black 82%, transparent 100%); mask-composite: intersect; }
        .feature-row .card-body { border: none; border-left: 2px solid var(--gold); background: none; padding: .5rem 0 .5rem 2.2rem; margin-top: 0; }
        .feature-row .card-name { font-size: 2.2rem; margin-bottom: .6rem; }
        .feature-row .card-origin { font-size: .8rem; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
        @media (max-width: 900px) { .feature-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; } .feature-row .card-body { padding-left: 1.4rem; } }
        /* Archive plaque — placed pieces make no availability claim */
        .card-placed { color: var(--ash); font-style: italic; }
        /* Cards — museum specimen-label treatment */
        .crystal-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 3rem 2.5rem; }
        .crystal-card { position: relative; }
        .card-img { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 3/4; overflow: hidden; }
        .crystal-card img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .8s var(--ease-luxury), filter .8s; filter: grayscale(10%) brightness(.92); }
        .crystal-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); filter: grayscale(0%) brightness(1); }
        .card-overlay { display: none; }
        .card-sheen { display: none; }
        /* The plaque — typeset like a natural-history specimen label */
        .card-body { margin-top: 1rem; border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.22); border-top: 2px solid rgba(201,168,76,.45); padding: 1.1rem 1.3rem 1.2rem; background: rgba(13,11,9,.6); }
        .card-acc { font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-dim); display: block; margin-bottom: .55rem; }
        .card-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.45rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: .35rem; }
        .card-origin { font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ash); margin-bottom: .8rem; line-height: 1.7; }
        .card-meta { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--dust); }
        .card-enquire { text-decoration: none; display: inline-block; color: var(--gold); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.4); padding-bottom: .15rem; transition: color .3s, border-color .3s; }
        .card-enquire:hover { color: var(--gold-bright); border-color: var(--gold); }
        .card-num { display: none; }

        /* INSTAGRAM FEED STATE */
        .ig-loading { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 1rem; padding: 4rem 0; color: var(--ash); font-size: .75rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; }
        .ig-loading::before { content: ''; display: block; width: 16px; height: 16px; border: 1px solid var(--gold-dim); border-top-color: var(--gold); border-radius: 50%; animation: igSpin .8s linear infinite; }
        @keyframes igSpin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
        .ig-error { padding: 2rem 0; font-size: .78rem; color: var(--ash); }
        .card-sold .card-body::after { content: 'Sold'; position: absolute; top: 1.2rem; left: 1.2rem; font-size: .58rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; background: rgba(5,4,3,.85); color: var(--ash); padding: .3rem .8rem; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
        .card-sold img { filter: grayscale(60%) brightness(.5) !important; }
        .ig-view-link { font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-dim); text-decoration: none; transition: color .3s; }
        .ig-view-link:hover { color: var(--gold); }
        .ig-source-note { margin-top: 2rem; font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--stone); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem; }
        .ig-source-note::before { content: ''; display: block; width: 1.5rem; height: 1px; background: var(--stone); }

        /* FEED TIERS — register-labelled rows, premium ("Gallery Pieces") first */
        .feed-row-label { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: .3em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; margin: 3.5rem 0 1.8rem; }
        .feed-row-label::before { content: ''; display: block; width: 2rem; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }
        .feed-row-label:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
        .feed-premium { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
        .card-priceline { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem; margin: .15rem 0 .6rem; }
        .card-price { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--gold-pale); }
        .card-reserved { font-size: .58rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-dim); border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.3); padding: .2rem .6rem; }

        /* WORKED & POLISHED LINE — category strip; slow drift, pauses on hover,
           static under prefers-reduced-motion (global animation kill covers it) */
        .worked-strip { margin-top: 7rem; padding-top: 3.5rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.12); }
        .worked-head { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 3rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
        .worked-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem); font-weight: 300; color: var(--cream); margin-top: 1rem; }
        .worked-note { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--ash); line-height: 1.85; max-width: 520px; margin-top: .8rem; }
        .worked-link { font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.35); padding-bottom: .25rem; white-space: nowrap; transition: color .3s, border-color .3s; }
        .worked-link:hover { color: var(--gold-bright); border-color: var(--gold); }
        .worked-marquee { overflow: hidden; margin-top: 2.5rem; }
        /* margin-right (not flex gap) so one 4-image set is EXACTLY 1/8 of the track —
           the 12.5% step then loops with no seam and no end-of-track gap */
        .worked-track { display: flex; width: max-content; animation: workedDrift 90s linear infinite; }
        .worked-marquee:hover .worked-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
        .worked-track img { height: 200px; width: auto; display: block; margin-right: 2px; filter: brightness(.85) saturate(.95); transition: filter .4s; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, black 14%, black 86%, transparent 100%); mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, black 14%, black 86%, transparent 100%); }
        /* soften the strip's left/right ends into the wood */
        .worked-marquee { -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 6%, black 94%, transparent 100%); mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 6%, black 94%, transparent 100%); }
        .worked-track img:hover { filter: brightness(1) saturate(1); }
        @keyframes workedDrift { to { transform: translateX(-12.5%); } }

        /* Carousel */
        .acq-carousel { overflow: hidden; }
        .acq-track {
            display: flex;
            gap: 2px;
            transition: transform .75s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94);
            will-change: transform;
        }
        .acq-track { gap: 2rem; }
        .acq-track .crystal-card {
            flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 4rem) / 3);
        }
        .acq-track .card-img { aspect-ratio: 4/5; }
        .acq-controls {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 2rem;
            margin-top: 2.5rem;
        }
        .acq-btn {
            background: none;
            border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.5);
            color: var(--gold);
            width: 3.4rem;
            height: 3.4rem;
            border-radius: 50%;
            cursor: pointer;
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            transition: border-color .3s, background .3s;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }
        .acq-btn:hover { border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(201,168,76,.08); }
        .acq-dots { display: flex; gap: .75rem; align-items: center; }
        .acq-dot {
            width: 2rem;
            height: 1px;
            background: rgba(201,168,76,.3);
            transition: background .4s, width .4s;
            cursor: pointer;
            border: none;
            padding: 0;
        }
        .acq-dot.active { background: var(--gold); width: 3rem; }
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .acq-track .crystal-card { flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 2rem) / 2); }
        }
        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .acq-track .crystal-card { flex: 0 0 100%; }
        }

        /* WHY */
        #why { padding: 10rem 4rem; }
        #why > h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem); line-height: 1.05; font-weight: 300; margin: 1.5rem 0 5rem; max-width: 580px; }
        .why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1px; background: transparent; }
        .why-item { background: transparent; padding: 3.5rem; position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: background .4s; }
        .why-item::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 2px; height: 0; background: var(--gold); transition: height .6s var(--ease-luxury); }
        .why-item:hover::before { height: 100%; }
        .why-item:hover { background: var(--void); }
        .why-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.45rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: .8rem; }
        .why-title::before { content: ''; display: block; width: 1.6rem; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
        .why-text { font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.9; color: var(--ash); }


        /* PORTFOLIO */
        #portfolio { padding: 10rem 4rem; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, rgba(5,4,3,0.35) 7%, rgba(5,4,3,0.35) 93%, transparent 100%); content-visibility: auto; contain-intrinsic-size: 0 2400px; }
        #portfolio > h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem); line-height: 1.05; font-weight: 300; margin: 1.5rem 0 1rem; }
        .portfolio-intro { font-size: .86rem; color: var(--ash); line-height: 1.85; max-width: 560px; margin-bottom: 5rem; }
        .project { border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.1); padding: 4rem; }
        .project-header { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: start; margin-bottom: 4rem; }
        .project-type { font-size: .62rem; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: .28em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); display: block; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
        .project-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem); font-weight: 300; color: var(--cream); line-height: 1.05; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
        .project-brief { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--ash); line-height: 1.85; }
        .project-quote { font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.2vw, 1.7rem); font-weight: 300; color: var(--gold-pale); line-height: 1.5; border-left: 2px solid var(--gold); padding-left: 1.6rem; }
        .project-text { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ash); line-height: 1.95; max-width: 720px; padding-top: 3rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.1); }
        .project-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1px; background: rgba(201,168,76,.08); align-self: center; box-shadow: 0 16px 46px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }
        .pstat { background: var(--obsidian); padding: 2rem 1.5rem; text-align: center; }
        .pstat-n { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 300; color: var(--gold); display: block; line-height: 1; }
        .pstat-l { font-size: .6rem; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ash); display: block; margin-top: .4rem; }
        .project-gallery { margin-bottom: 4rem; width: 70%; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
        .project-hero img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; filter: brightness(.95); box-shadow: 0 14px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }
        .project--bungalow .project-hero img { width: 64%; margin: 0 auto; aspect-ratio: 4/3; object-fit: cover; object-position: top center; }
        .project--bungalow .project-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
        .project--bungalow .project-grid-3 img { aspect-ratio: 4/3; object-fit: cover; width: 100%; }
        .project-grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2px; align-items: start; }
        .project-grid-3 img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; filter: brightness(.9); transition: filter .4s ease; box-shadow: 0 14px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }
        .project-grid-3 img:hover { filter: brightness(1.05); }
        .project-story { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 3rem; padding-top: 3rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.1); }
        .project-story-label { font-size: .6rem; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: .28em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
        .project-story-block p { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--ash); line-height: 1.9; }
        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            #portfolio { padding: 6rem 2rem; }
            .project { padding: 2.5rem; }
            .project-header { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
            .project-hero img { height: auto; }
            .project-grid-3 img { height: auto; }
            .project-story { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
        }

        /* SERVICES */
        #services { padding: 10rem 4rem; content-visibility: auto; contain-intrinsic-size: 0 2000px; }
        #services > h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2.4rem,5vw,4rem); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.05; margin: 1.5rem 0 5rem; }
        .service-block { border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.12); padding: 4rem; }
        .service-tag { font-size: .62rem; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: .28em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); display: block; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
        .service-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2rem,3.5vw,3rem); font-weight: 300; color: var(--cream); line-height: 1.05; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
        .service-desc { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--ash); line-height: 1.9; max-width: 540px; }
        .service-link { display: inline-block; margin-top: 1.2rem; font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.3); padding-bottom: .2rem; transition: border-color .3s, color .3s; }
        .service-link:hover { color: var(--gold-bright); border-color: var(--gold); }
        .service-header { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: start; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
        .service-lab-img img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; filter: brightness(.9); box-shadow: 0 14px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }
        .service-directors { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; margin-bottom: 4rem; align-items: start; }
        .director-card { position: relative; }
        .director-card img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; filter: brightness(.9) grayscale(15%); background: var(--obsidian); -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 68%, transparent 100%), linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 6%, black 94%, transparent 100%); -webkit-mask-composite: destination-in; mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 68%, transparent 100%), linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 6%, black 94%, transparent 100%); mask-composite: intersect; }
        .director-info { padding: 1.2rem 0 0; }
        .director-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--cream); display: block; }
        .director-role { font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-top: .3rem; display: block; }
        .service-cert-img img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; box-shadow: 0 14px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }
        .cert-benefits { padding: 3rem 0 4rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.08); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.08); margin-bottom: 4rem; }
        .cert-benefits-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 3rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
        .cert-benefit-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: .7rem; }
        .cert-benefit-title::before { content: ''; display: block; width: 1.6rem; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); margin-bottom: .9rem; }
        .cert-benefit-desc { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--ash); line-height: 1.85; }
        @media (max-width: 1024px) { .cert-benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
        .cert-levels { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1px; background: transparent; margin-bottom: 4rem; }
        .cert-level { background: transparent; padding: 3rem; position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: background .4s; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
        .cert-level::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 2px; height: 0; background: var(--gold); transition: height .6s var(--ease-luxury); }
        .cert-level:hover::before { height: 100%; }
        .cert-level:hover { background: rgba(5,4,3,.55); }
        .cert-level-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 3.5rem; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(201,168,76,.2); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
        .cert-level-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: .8rem; }
        .cert-level-price { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 300; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
        .cert-level-price span { font-size: .65rem; font-family: var(--font-body); letter-spacing: .15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ash); margin-left: .5rem; vertical-align: middle; }
        .cert-level-desc { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--ash); line-height: 1.9; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
        .cert-card-img { margin-top: auto; }
        .cert-card-img img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; filter: brightness(.95); box-shadow: 0 14px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }
        .service-class-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2px; }
        .service-class-grid img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; filter: brightness(.88); transition: filter .4s; box-shadow: 0 14px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }
        .service-class-grid img:hover { filter: brightness(1); }
        /* 3D base before/after diptych — framed as matched gallery plates */
        .base-showcase { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; margin-bottom: 4rem; }
        .base-figure { margin: 0; background: var(--obsidian); box-shadow: 0 16px 46px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }
        .base-figure .base-img { aspect-ratio: 4/3; overflow: hidden; }
        .base-figure img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; display: block; background: var(--obsidian); filter: brightness(.97) contrast(1.02); transition: transform .8s var(--ease-luxury); }
        .base-figure:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); }
        .base-figure figcaption { padding: 1.1rem 1.3rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.18); }
        .base-cap-label { font-size: .58rem; letter-spacing: .24em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); display: block; margin-bottom: .45rem; }
        .base-cap-text { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--ash); line-height: 1.6; }
        @media (max-width: 768px) { .base-showcase { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; } }
        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            #services { padding: 6rem 2rem; }
            .service-block { padding: 2.5rem; }
            .service-header { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
            .service-directors { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
            .cert-levels { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .service-class-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
        }

        /* FAQ */
        #faq { padding: 10rem 4rem; }
        #faq > h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2.4rem,5vw,4rem); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.05; margin: 1.5rem 0 4rem; }
        .faq-list { max-width: 860px; }
        .faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.12); }
        .faq-item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.12); }
        .faq-q { width: 100%; background: none; border: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 1.6rem 0; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--cream); text-align: left; cursor: pointer; gap: 2rem; transition: color .3s; }
        .faq-q:hover { color: var(--gold-pale); }
        .faq-q[aria-expanded="true"] { color: var(--gold-pale); }
        .faq-icon { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 200; color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform .4s var(--ease-luxury); line-height: 1; }
        .faq-q[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); }
        .faq-a { display: grid; grid-template-rows: 0fr; transition: grid-template-rows .45s var(--ease-luxury); }
        .faq-a > * { overflow: hidden; min-height: 0; }
        .faq-a.open { grid-template-rows: 1fr; }
        .faq-a p { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--ash); line-height: 1.95; }
        .faq-a.open p { padding-bottom: 1.6rem; }
        .faq-a a { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.3); transition: border-color .3s; }
        .faq-a a:hover { border-color: var(--gold); }
        @media (max-width: 1024px) { #faq { padding: 6rem 2rem; } }

        /* CONTACT */
        #contact { padding: 10rem 4rem; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 8rem; align-items: start; }
        #contact h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.8rem); line-height: 1.05; font-weight: 300; margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem; }
        .c-intro { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--ash); line-height: 1.85; max-width: 360px; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
        .c-detail { margin-bottom: 1.8rem; }
        .c-label { font-size: .6rem; letter-spacing: .28em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: .4rem; }
        .c-val { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--dust); line-height: 1.7; }
        .c-val a { color: var(--dust); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.35); transition: color .3s, border-color .3s; }
        .c-val a:hover { color: var(--gold-pale); border-color: var(--gold); }
        .social-wrap { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
        .social-intro { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--ash); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 3rem; max-width: 340px; }
        .social-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
        .social-item { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 1.6rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.1); text-decoration: none; color: var(--cream); transition: all .3s var(--ease-luxury); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
        .social-item::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; width: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); transition: width .4s var(--ease-luxury); }
        .social-item:hover::before { width: 100%; }
        .social-item:hover .social-name { color: var(--gold-pale); }
        .social-item:hover .social-handle { color: var(--gold); }
        .social-platform { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; color: var(--ash); }
        .social-platform svg { flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--gold); transition: transform .3s ease; }
        .social-item:hover .social-platform svg { transform: scale(1.15); }
        .social-name { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--dust); transition: color .3s; }
        .social-handle { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.1rem; font-style: italic; color: var(--ash); transition: color .3s; }

        /* PROVENANCE MAP */
        #provenance-map { padding: 7rem 4rem 6rem; text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
        #provenance-map .section-label { justify-content: center; }
        #provenance-map .section-label::before { display: none; }
        #provenance-map h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem); font-weight: 300; margin: 1.2rem 0 3rem; }
        .prov-svg { width: 100%; max-width: 1000px; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 auto; }
        .prov-note { font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ash); margin-top: 2rem; }

        /* VISIT CARD — split layout, all text on solid background */
        #visit-card { position: relative; z-index: 1; padding: 9rem 4rem; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 5rem; align-items: center; border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.1); }
        .vc-img img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/3; object-fit: cover; display: block; filter: brightness(.85); }
        .vc-map { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/3; overflow: hidden; }
        .vc-map iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; display: block; filter: invert(.92) hue-rotate(180deg) brightness(.92) contrast(.95) saturate(.7); transition: filter .4s; }
        .vc-map:hover iframe { filter: invert(.9) hue-rotate(180deg) brightness(1) contrast(1) saturate(.85); }
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .vc-map iframe { transition: none; } }
        .vc-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.6rem); font-weight: 300; color: var(--cream); margin: 1.2rem 0 1.5rem; }
        .vc-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-pale); }
        .vc-address { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
        .vc-address a { color: var(--cream); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.35); transition: color .3s, border-color .3s; }
        .vc-address a:hover { color: var(--gold-pale); border-color: var(--gold); }
        .vc-hours { width: 100%; max-width: 380px; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; border-collapse: collapse; }
        .vc-hours td { padding: .7rem 0; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--dust); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.12); }
        .vc-hours td:last-child { text-align: right; color: var(--cream); }
        .vc-actions { display: flex; gap: 2rem; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
        @media (max-width: 1024px) { #visit-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; padding: 6rem 2rem; } }

        /* FOOTER */
        footer { padding: 0 4rem 2.8rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.1); }
        .f-statement { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1rem; font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-dim); text-align: center; padding: 2.2rem 0; margin-bottom: 2rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.06); display: block; width: 100%; }
        .f-inner { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; }
        .f-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0; text-decoration: none; }
        .f-logo img { height: 64px; width: auto; display: block; margin-right: 0; }
        .f-logo span { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--cream); }
        .f-copy { font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--stone); }
        .f-links { display: flex; gap: 2rem; list-style: none; }
        .f-links a { font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--stone); text-decoration: none; transition: color .3s; }
        .f-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

        /* Nav collapses to the hamburger a little before the general mobile layout,
           so the 6-item menu never crowds the logo on narrow laptops. */
        @media (max-width: 1120px) {
            .nav-links, .nav-cta { display: none; }
            .hamburger { display: flex; }
        }
        /* RESPONSIVE */
        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            nav { padding: 1.5rem 2rem; }
            nav.scrolled { padding: 1.2rem 2rem; }
            .hero-content { padding: 0 2rem; }
            .hero-aside { display: none; }
            #stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
            .stat { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.08); }
            #about { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 4rem; padding: 6rem 2rem; }
            .about-img-wrap { max-width: 380px; }
            #collection { padding: 6rem 2rem; }
            .col-intro { text-align: center; }
            .col-desc { margin-top: .75rem; }
            .hero-img-wrap { display: none; }
            .crystal-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
            #why { padding: 6rem 2rem; }
            .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            #contact { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 4rem; padding: 6rem 2rem; }
            footer { padding: 0 2rem 2.5rem; }
            .f-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
            .f-links { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
        }
        @media (max-width: 600px) {
            .hero-title { font-size: 3rem; line-height: 1.06; margin: 1.35rem 0 1.85rem; }
            .hero-label { line-height: 1.55; }
            .hero-sub { margin-top: .25rem; }
            .crystal-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1.5rem; }
        }
        @media (hover: none) {
            body { cursor: auto; }
            .cursor, .cursor-ring { display: none; }
        }
    

#wa-button {
    position: fixed; bottom: 2rem; right: 2rem; z-index: 9990;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .65rem;
    background: var(--gold); color: var(--obsidian);
    padding: .85rem 1.4rem .85rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 2rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
    transition: background .3s, transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
}
#wa-button:hover {
    background: var(--gold-bright);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.wa-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: .14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .wa-label { display: none; }
    #wa-button { padding: .9rem; border-radius: 50%; }
}

/* ============================================================================
   SPOKE PAGES  (Phase 3 — /certification/, /worked-pieces/, /collection/)
   Deep hub-and-spoke pages. Reuse the home component classes (service-block,
   cert-*, feature-row…) so they inherit the wood-plate treatment; these rules
   only add the page shell (solid nav over wood, hero band, breadcrumb, CTA).
   ============================================================================ */
body.spoke-page nav { background: rgba(5,4,3,.9); backdrop-filter: blur(20px); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.1); }
/* Active-page marker in the top bar (orientation across the hub + spokes) */
.nav-links a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--gold); }
.nav-links a[aria-current="page"]::after { width: 100%; }
.mobile-menu a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--gold); }
.spoke-main { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.spoke-main section { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.spoke-hero { padding: 11rem 4rem 2.5rem; max-width: 1000px; }
.breadcrumb { font-size: .66rem; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; display: flex; gap: .55rem; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 2.6rem; }
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--ash); text-decoration: none; transition: color .3s; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.breadcrumb .bc-sep { color: var(--stone); }
.breadcrumb .bc-current { color: var(--gold-dim); }
.spoke-hero h1 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 4.6rem); line-height: 1.03; font-weight: 300; margin: 1.3rem 0 1.8rem; }
.spoke-hero h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
.spoke-lede { font-size: 1.02rem; color: var(--dust); line-height: 1.95; max-width: 700px; font-weight: 300; }

.spoke-section { padding: 3rem 4rem; max-width: 1240px; }
.spoke-section-wide { padding: 3rem 4rem; }

/* How-it-works steps (numbered, de-boxed — matches the 01–04 gold-dash treatment) */
.spoke-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 2.5rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.spoke-step-n { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.4rem; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(201,168,76,.35); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: .8rem; }
.spoke-step-n::after { content: ''; display: block; width: 1.6rem; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); margin-top: .9rem; }
.spoke-step-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.spoke-step-desc { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--ash); line-height: 1.85; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .spoke-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 2rem; } }

/* Certification process flow — scroll-triggered line-draw + node pops (one-shot)
   with a REPEATING glint that dwells at each checkpoint (Phase 4 motion language,
   scaled up for desktop presence). Defaults are the FINISHED state: no-JS and
   prefers-reduced-motion both see the static full line + nodes; the .in class
   (added by IntersectionObserver) runs the draw and starts the looping glint. */
.cert-flow { margin-top: 4rem; }
.flow-track { position: relative; height: 18px; margin: 1.5rem 12.5% 4.5rem; }
.flow-line { position: absolute; top: 8px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,168,76,.75), rgba(201,168,76,.28)); transform-origin: left; }
.flow-node { position: absolute; top: 2px; width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold-dim); border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.65); left: calc(var(--i) * 33.333%); transform: translateX(-50%); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201,168,76,.06); }
.flow-dot { position: absolute; top: 1px; width: 16px; height: 16px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold-pale) 0%, var(--gold-bright) 55%, rgba(232,201,122,0) 72%); box-shadow: 0 0 20px 5px rgba(232,201,122,.75); left: 0; opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-50%); z-index: 2; }
.cert-flow .spoke-steps { gap: 3rem; margin-top: 0; }
.cert-flow .spoke-step-n { font-size: 3rem; }

.cert-flow.in .flow-line { animation: flowDraw 1.8s var(--ease-luxury) both; }
.cert-flow.in .flow-node { animation: nodePop .5s var(--ease-luxury) both; animation-delay: calc(.15s + var(--i) * .5s); }
.cert-flow.in .flow-dot { animation: flowGlint 9s var(--ease-luxury) 1s infinite; }
.cert-flow.in .spoke-step { animation: stepRise .8s var(--ease-luxury) both; animation-delay: calc(.3s + var(--i) * .5s); }

@keyframes flowDraw { from { transform: scaleX(0); } }
@keyframes nodePop { from { transform: translateX(-50%) scale(0); opacity: 0; } }
@keyframes stepRise { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); } }
/* Repeating glint: fade in at 01, dwell → glide → dwell across 02/03/04, fade out,
   reset unseen. Dwells (~14–18% of a 9s cycle ≈ 1.3–1.6s) hold the eye at each step. */
@keyframes flowGlint {
    0%   { left: 0%;      opacity: 0; }
    2%   { left: 0%;      opacity: 1; }
    16%  { left: 0%;      opacity: 1; }   /* dwell 01 */
    24%  { left: 33.333%; opacity: 1; }   /* glide → 02 */
    38%  { left: 33.333%; opacity: 1; }   /* dwell 02 */
    46%  { left: 66.666%; opacity: 1; }   /* glide → 03 */
    60%  { left: 66.666%; opacity: 1; }   /* dwell 03 */
    68%  { left: 100%;    opacity: 1; }   /* glide → 04 */
    86%  { left: 100%;    opacity: 1; }   /* dwell 04 */
    90%  { left: 100%;    opacity: 0; }   /* fade out */
    100% { left: 0%;      opacity: 0; }   /* reset unseen */
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .flow-track { display: none; } .cert-flow { margin-top: 2.5rem; } .cert-flow .spoke-steps { gap: 2rem; } }

/* ---- /worked-pieces/ spoke ---------------------------------------------- */
/* Gallery: pieces on a common baseline (shelf), shown whole, as soft plates. */
.worked-gallery { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 2rem; margin-top: 2.5rem; }
.worked-piece-img { height: 340px; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: center; }
.worked-piece-img img { max-height: 340px; max-width: 100%; width: auto; display: block; filter: brightness(.9) saturate(.97) drop-shadow(0 16px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.5)); -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, black 12%, black 92%, transparent 100%); mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, black 12%, black 92%, transparent 100%); transition: filter .4s, transform .4s; }
.worked-piece:hover .worked-piece-img img { filter: brightness(1) saturate(1) drop-shadow(0 18px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.55)); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.worked-piece-cap { text-align: center; margin-top: 1rem; }
.worked-piece-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--cream); }
.worked-piece-cat { font-size: .64rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-dim); margin-top: .3rem; }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .worked-gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; } .worked-piece-img { height: 240px; } .worked-piece-img img { max-height: 240px; } }

/* Channel cards — where the off-site line actually lives */
.channel-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem; max-width: 940px; }
.channel-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .5rem; padding: 1.9rem; border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.18); background: rgba(5,4,3,.28); text-decoration: none; transition: border-color .3s, background .3s, transform .3s; }
.channel-card:hover { border-color: rgba(201,168,76,.5); background: rgba(5,4,3,.5); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.channel-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--cream); }
.channel-desc { font-size: .76rem; color: var(--ash); line-height: 1.7; }
.channel-go { font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-top: auto; padding-top: .6rem; }
.channel-pending { cursor: default; }
.channel-pending:hover { transform: none; background: rgba(5,4,3,.28); border-color: rgba(201,168,76,.18); }
.channel-soon { font-size: .6rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-dim); border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.25); padding: .28rem .7rem; border-radius: 2rem; align-self: flex-start; margin-top: auto; }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .channel-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---- /journal/ — index + article template ------------------------------ */
/* Index grid */
.journal-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2.5rem; margin-top: 2.5rem; }
.journal-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; text-decoration: none; border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.18); padding-top: 1.4rem; transition: border-color .3s; }
.journal-card:hover { border-color: rgba(201,168,76,.5); }
.journal-card:hover .journal-card-title { color: var(--gold-pale); }
.journal-card-thumb { aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,.06), rgba(5,4,3,.4)); border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.1); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; overflow: hidden; }
.journal-card-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.journal-card-thumb .ph-mark { font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.6rem; color: rgba(201,168,76,.35); }
.journal-card-tags { font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-dim); margin-bottom: .7rem; }
.journal-card-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--cream); line-height: 1.15; transition: color .3s; }
.journal-card-dek { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--ash); line-height: 1.7; margin-top: .7rem; }
.journal-card-meta { font-size: .64rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--stone); margin-top: 1rem; display: flex; gap: .8rem; align-items: center; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .journal-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 2rem; } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .journal-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Home "From the Journal" strip */
#journal-strip { padding: 10rem 4rem; max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; }
@media (min-width: 901px) { #journal-strip .journal-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.8rem; } }
.journal-strip-lede { font-size: .95rem; color: var(--ash); max-width: 540px; margin-top: 1rem; line-height: 1.8; }
.journal-strip-more { margin-top: 3rem; }
.journal-strip-more a { font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.3); padding-bottom: .3rem; transition: color .3s; }
.journal-strip-more a:hover { color: var(--gold-pale); }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { #journal-strip { padding: 6rem 2rem; } }

/* Draft marker (pipeline: draft = noindex, excluded from latest.json + sitemap) */
.draft-pill { display: inline-block; font-size: .58rem; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--void); background: var(--gold-dim); padding: .2rem .6rem; border-radius: 2rem; vertical-align: middle; }
.wip-pill { background: var(--stone); color: var(--cream); }
.article-wip { border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.28); background: rgba(5,4,3,.4); color: var(--ash); font-size: .82rem; line-height: 1.6; padding: .85rem 1.15rem; margin: 1.6rem 0; border-radius: 4px; }

/* Article page — narrow reading column */
.article-wrap { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 11rem 2rem 2rem; }
.article-tags { font-size: .64rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-dim); margin-bottom: 1.2rem; display: flex; gap: .8rem; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }
.article-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.06; }
.article-dek { font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.2vw, 1.5rem); color: var(--gold-pale); line-height: 1.5; margin-top: 1.3rem; font-weight: 300; }
.article-byline { font-size: .66rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--stone); margin-top: 1.6rem; display: flex; gap: .8rem; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.article-byline .sep { color: rgba(201,168,76,.3); }
.article-hero { margin: 2.5rem 0; }
.article-hero img { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; box-shadow: 0 14px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }
.article-hero--ph { aspect-ratio: 16 / 8; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,.07), rgba(5,4,3,.45)); border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.12); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.article-hero--ph span { font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; color: rgba(201,168,76,.4); font-size: 1.1rem; letter-spacing: .04em; }

/* Prose */
.prose { font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.95; color: var(--dust); font-weight: 300; }
.prose > p { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.prose h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.7rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--cream); margin: 2.8rem 0 1rem; line-height: 1.2; }
.prose h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--cream); margin: 2rem 0 .8rem; }
.prose strong { color: var(--cream); font-weight: 400; }
.prose em { color: var(--gold-pale); }
.prose a { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.3); transition: border-color .3s; }
.prose a:hover { border-color: var(--gold); }
.prose ul { margin: 0 0 1.5rem 1.2rem; }
.prose li { margin-bottom: .6rem; padding-left: .4rem; }
.prose blockquote { border-left: 2px solid var(--gold); padding: .3rem 0 .3rem 1.6rem; margin: 2rem 0; font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--gold-pale); line-height: 1.5; }
.article-refs { margin-top: 3rem; padding-top: 1.6rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.12); font-size: .78rem; color: var(--ash); }
.article-refs .rl { font-size: .62rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-dim); display: block; margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.article-currency { font-size: .74rem; font-style: italic; color: var(--stone); margin-top: 1.6rem; }
.article-back { display: inline-block; margin-top: 3rem; font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.3); padding-bottom: .2rem; }
.article-back:hover { border-color: var(--gold); }

/* Closing CTA band */
.spoke-cta { text-align: center; padding: 6rem 2rem 5rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.1); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.spoke-cta h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); font-weight: 300; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.spoke-cta h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
.spoke-cta p { color: var(--ash); max-width: 540px; margin: 0 auto 2.4rem; line-height: 1.9; font-size: .92rem; }
.spoke-cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 1.1rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.btn-gold { font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--void); background: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; padding: 1rem 2.4rem; border: 1px solid var(--gold); transition: all .3s; }
.btn-gold:hover { background: var(--gold-bright); border-color: var(--gold-bright); }
.btn-ghost { font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); background: transparent; text-decoration: none; padding: 1rem 2.4rem; border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.4); transition: all .3s; }
.btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(201,168,76,.08); border-color: var(--gold); }

/* Sibling-spoke cross-links (topical-authority interlinking) */
.spoke-crosslinks { display: flex; gap: 1.6rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; padding: 0 2rem 4rem; }
.spoke-crosslinks a { font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ash); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; padding-bottom: .2rem; transition: all .3s; }
.spoke-crosslinks a:hover { color: var(--gold); border-color: rgba(201,168,76,.4); }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .spoke-hero { padding: 9rem 2rem 1.5rem; }
    .spoke-section, .spoke-section-wide { padding: 2.5rem 2rem; }
}