/* ============================================================
   NORTHGATE PAINTING CO. - Portfolio Demo Site by PELORA
   Design system: navy + cobalt on warm paper, expanded grotesque
   display type with editorial serif accents.
   ============================================================ */

:root{
  --ink:        #0E1B3E;   /* deep brand navy */
  --ink-2:      #16264F;   /* lifted navy */
  --cobalt:     #2B50C8;   /* action blue */
  --cobalt-dk:  #2343AC;
  --sky:        #E9EDF6;   /* cool wash */
  --paper:      #F7F6F2;   /* warm site background */
  --white:      #FFFFFF;
  --line:       rgba(14,27,62,.12);
  --line-dk:    rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  --text:       #232838;
  --muted:      #626879;
  --muted-inv:  #A9B2CC;

  --font-sans:  "Archivo", ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-serif: "Instrument Serif", Georgia, serif;

  --w-max: 1240px;
  --pad: clamp(20px, 4.5vw, 56px);
  --r-sm: 10px;
  --r-md: 16px;
  --r-lg: 22px;

  --shadow-1: 0 1px 2px rgba(14,27,62,.06), 0 8px 28px rgba(14,27,62,.08);
  --shadow-2: 0 2px 6px rgba(14,27,62,.08), 0 22px 60px rgba(14,27,62,.16);

  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.24,1);
}

*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; margin:0; padding:0; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust:100%; }
body{
  font-family:var(--font-sans);
  font-variation-settings:"wdth" 100;
  color:var(--text);
  background:var(--paper);
  line-height:1.6;
  font-size:16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
ul{ list-style:none; }
button{ font:inherit; cursor:pointer; border:none; background:none; }
::selection{ background:var(--cobalt); color:#fff; }

.wrap{ max-width:var(--w-max); margin-inline:auto; padding-inline:var(--pad); }

/* ---------- Focus & skip link ---------- */
:focus-visible{
  outline:3px solid var(--cobalt);
  outline-offset:3px;
  border-radius:4px;
}
.bg-ink :focus-visible, .on-dark :focus-visible, .mobile-menu :focus-visible,
.footer :focus-visible, .topbar :focus-visible, .hero :focus-visible{
  outline-color:#fff;
}
.skip-link{
  position:absolute; left:16px; top:-60px; z-index:200;
  background:var(--ink); color:#fff;
  padding:12px 20px; border-radius:0 0 10px 10px;
  font-weight:700; font-size:.9rem;
  transition:top .2s;
}
.skip-link:focus{ top:0; }

/* ---------- Type ---------- */
.display{
  font-weight:800;
  font-variation-settings:"wdth" 115;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:-.015em;
  line-height:.96;
  color:var(--ink);
}
.display .serif{
  font-family:var(--font-serif);
  font-style:italic;
  font-weight:400;
  text-transform:none;
  letter-spacing:0;
  font-size:1.04em;
}
.h-xl{ font-size:clamp(2.6rem, 7.2vw, 5.6rem); }
.h-lg{ font-size:clamp(2.1rem, 5vw, 3.9rem); }
.h-md{ font-size:clamp(1.55rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem); }
.h-sm{ font-size:clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.5rem); }

.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase;
  font-variation-settings:"wdth" 110;
  color:var(--cobalt);
}
.eyebrow::before{
  content:""; width:26px; height:2px; background:var(--cobalt);
}
.on-dark .eyebrow{ color:#8FA5E8; }
.on-dark .eyebrow::before{ background:#8FA5E8; }

.lede{ font-size:clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem); color:var(--muted); max-width:56ch; }
.on-dark .lede{ color:var(--muted-inv); }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:10px;
  padding:16px 28px;
  border-radius:999px;
  font-weight:700; font-size:.95rem;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), background .25s var(--ease), color .25s var(--ease);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn svg{ transition:transform .25s var(--ease); }
.btn:hover svg{ transform:translateX(4px); }
.btn-solid{ background:var(--cobalt); color:#fff; box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(43,80,200,.32); }
.btn-solid:hover{ background:var(--cobalt-dk); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.btn-ink{ background:var(--ink); color:#fff; }
.btn-ink:hover{ background:var(--ink-2); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.btn-ghost{ background:transparent; color:var(--ink); box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1.5px var(--line); }
.btn-ghost:hover{ box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1.5px var(--ink); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.btn-ghost-inv{ background:transparent; color:#fff; box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(255,255,255,.35); }
.btn-ghost-inv:hover{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.1); box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1.5px #fff; }
.btn-white{ background:#fff; color:var(--ink); }
.btn-white:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.25); }

/* ---------- Top bar ---------- */
.topbar{
  background:var(--ink); color:#C7D0E8;
  font-size:.8rem; letter-spacing:.06em;
  position:relative; z-index:60;
}
.topbar .wrap{
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;
  padding-block:9px; gap:16px;
}
.topbar strong{ color:#fff; font-weight:600; }
.topbar a{
  color:#fff; font-weight:700; display:inline-flex; gap:8px; align-items:center;
  padding:10px 8px; margin-block:-9px; /* expanded hit area without changing bar height */
}
.topbar a:hover{ color:#9DB4F5; }
.topbar .tb-loc{ display:flex; gap:8px; align-items:center; }
@media (max-width:640px){
  .topbar .tb-loc{ display:none; }
  .topbar .wrap{ justify-content:center; }
  .topbar a{ padding:15px 16px; margin-block:-9px; } /* ~44px tap height for the lone phone link */
}

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header{
  position:sticky; top:0; z-index:50;
  background:rgba(247,246,242,.86);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
  transition:border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s;
}
.site-header.scrolled{ border-bottom-color:var(--line); box-shadow:0 6px 24px rgba(14,27,62,.06); }
.nav{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  padding-block:16px; gap:24px;
}
.brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; min-width:0; }
.brand .mark{ flex:0 0 auto; }
.brand-name{
  font-weight:800; color:var(--ink);
  font-variation-settings:"wdth" 112;
  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.01em;
  font-size:1.06rem; line-height:1.05;
}
.brand-name small{
  display:block; font-weight:600; font-size:.7rem;
  letter-spacing:.2em; color:var(--muted);
  font-variation-settings:"wdth" 105;
}
.nav-links{ display:flex; gap:34px; align-items:center; }
.nav-links a{
  font-weight:600; font-size:.95rem; color:var(--ink);
  position:relative; padding-block:6px;
}
.nav-links a::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0;
  width:100%; height:2px; background:var(--cobalt);
  transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:right;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:hover::after, .nav-links a.active::after{ transform:scaleX(1); transform-origin:left; }
.nav-cta{ display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:center; }
.nav-cta .btn{ padding:12px 22px; font-size:.88rem; }
.nav-phone{ font-weight:800; color:var(--ink); font-size:.95rem; }
.nav-phone:hover{ color:var(--cobalt); }

.menu-btn{ display:none; width:44px; height:44px; position:relative; z-index:70; }
.menu-btn span{
  position:absolute; left:10px; right:10px; height:2px;
  background:var(--ink); transition:.3s var(--ease);
}
.menu-btn span:nth-child(1){ top:16px; }
.menu-btn span:nth-child(2){ top:22px; }
.menu-btn span:nth-child(3){ top:28px; }
body.menu-open .site-header{ z-index:80; background:transparent; border-bottom-color:transparent !important; box-shadow:none !important; }
body.menu-open .site-header .brand-name, body.menu-open .site-header .brand-name small{ color:#fff; }
body.menu-open .site-header .mark rect{ stroke:#fff; }
body.menu-open .menu-btn span{ background:#fff; }
body.menu-open .menu-btn span:nth-child(1){ top:22px; transform:rotate(45deg); }
body.menu-open .menu-btn span:nth-child(2){ opacity:0; }
body.menu-open .menu-btn span:nth-child(3){ top:22px; transform:rotate(-45deg); }

.mobile-menu{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:60;
  background:var(--ink); color:#fff;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center;
  padding:var(--pad);
  opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transition:.35s var(--ease);
}
body.menu-open .mobile-menu{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; }
.mobile-menu a.mm-link{
  font-size:clamp(2rem, 9vw, 3rem); font-weight:800;
  font-variation-settings:"wdth" 115; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding-block:10px; color:#fff; display:block;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-dk);
}
.mobile-menu a.mm-link:hover{ color:#9DB4F5; }
.mm-foot{ margin-top:34px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; color:var(--muted-inv); }
.mm-foot a{ color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size:1.2rem; }

@media (max-width:960px){
  .nav-links, .nav-cta .btn-ghost, .nav-phone{ display:none; }
  .menu-btn{ display:block; }
}
@media (max-width:520px){
  .nav-cta .btn{ display:none; }
  .brand-name{ font-size:.98rem; }
  .brand-name small{ letter-spacing:.18em; white-space:nowrap; }
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero{
  position:relative; min-height:min(92vh, 880px);
  display:flex; align-items:flex-end;
  color:#fff; overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--ink);
}
.hero-bg{ position:absolute; inset:0; }
.hero-bg img{
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:center 40%;
  animation:heroZoom 12s var(--ease) forwards;
}
@keyframes heroZoom{ from{ transform:scale(1.08); } to{ transform:scale(1); } }
.hero-bg::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14,27,62,.34) 0%, rgba(14,27,62,.10) 34%, rgba(10,19,46,.82) 100%),
    linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(10,19,46,.55) 0%, rgba(10,19,46,0) 55%);
}
.hero-inner{
  position:relative; width:100%;
  padding-block:clamp(56px, 9vh, 110px) clamp(44px, 7vh, 88px);
}
.hero .eyebrow{ color:#B9C8F2; }
.hero .eyebrow::before{ background:#B9C8F2; }
.hero h1{ color:#fff; margin-top:18px; }
.hero h1 .serif{ color:#C9D6FA; }
.hero p{
  margin-top:22px; max-width:52ch;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-size:clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem);
}
.hero-ctas{ display:flex; gap:14px; margin-top:34px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.hero-meta{
  margin-top:clamp(36px, 6vh, 64px);
  padding-top:26px;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  display:flex; gap:clamp(24px, 5vw, 72px); flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.hero-meta .hm{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:2px; }
.hero-meta .hm b{
  font-size:clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem); font-weight:800;
  font-variation-settings:"wdth" 112; line-height:1; color:#fff;
}
.hero-meta .hm span{
  font-size:.78rem; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.82); font-weight:600;
}

/* ---------- Hero video ---------- */
.hero-bg video{
  position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%;
  object-fit:cover; object-position:center 40%;
  opacity:0; transition:opacity 1.2s var(--ease);
}
.hero-bg video.playing{ opacity:1; }
.motion-toggle{
  position:absolute; right:22px; bottom:22px; z-index:5;
  width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(10,19,46,.62); color:#fff;
  border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  display:none; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  cursor:pointer; transition:background .25s, transform .25s;
}
.motion-toggle:hover{ background:rgba(10,19,46,.85); transform:scale(1.06); }
.motion-toggle.visible{ display:flex; }
.motion-toggle .i-pause{ display:block; }
.motion-toggle .i-play{ display:none; }
body.motion-paused .motion-toggle .i-pause{ display:none; }
body.motion-paused .motion-toggle .i-play{ display:block; }
body.motion-paused .ticker-track{ animation-play-state:paused; }
.ticker:hover .ticker-track{ animation-play-state:paused; }

.hero-chip{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  color:#fff; font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:9px 16px; border-radius:999px;
  margin-bottom:20px;
}
.hero-chip .dot{
  width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%;
  background:#5EE38B; flex:0 0 auto;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(94,227,139,.6);
  animation:pulse 2.2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse{
  0%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(94,227,139,.55); }
  70%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 9px rgba(94,227,139,0); }
  100%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(94,227,139,0); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){ .hero-chip .dot{ animation:none; } }
@media (max-width:430px){
  .hero-chip{ font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.06em; padding:8px 13px; gap:8px; white-space:nowrap; }
}
@media (max-width:360px){
  .hero-chip{ white-space:normal; line-height:1.5; max-width:100%; }
}

/* ---------- Ticker ---------- */
.ticker{
  background:var(--cobalt); color:#fff;
  overflow:hidden; white-space:nowrap;
  padding-block:14px;
  border-block:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.ticker-track{ display:inline-flex; animation:tick 30s linear infinite; }
.ticker span{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:26px;
  padding-inline:13px;
  font-weight:700; font-size:.92rem;
  letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase;
  font-variation-settings:"wdth" 110;
}
.ticker .dia{ font-size:.7rem; opacity:.7; }
@keyframes tick{ to{ transform:translateX(-50%); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .ticker-track{ animation:none; }
  .hero-bg img{ animation:none; }
}

/* ---------- Sections ---------- */
.section{ padding-block:clamp(72px, 11vw, 130px); }
.section-head{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px; margin-bottom:clamp(38px, 6vw, 64px); }
.section-head.split{
  flex-direction:row; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-end; gap:32px; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.section-head h2{ max-width:20ch; text-wrap:balance; }

.bg-white{ background:var(--white); }
.bg-sky{ background:var(--sky); }
.bg-ink{ background:var(--ink); color:#fff; }
.bg-ink .display{ color:#fff; }

/* ---------- Intro (story) ---------- */
.story-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;
  gap:clamp(36px, 6vw, 84px); align-items:center;
}
.story-copy p+p{ margin-top:16px; }
.story-copy .lede{ margin-top:22px; }
.story-copy .body{ margin-top:16px; color:var(--muted); }
.story-figure{ position:relative; }
.story-figure .ph-main{
  border-radius:var(--r-lg); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow-2);
  aspect-ratio:4/4.6;
}
.story-figure .ph-main img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.story-badge{
  position:absolute; left:-26px; bottom:34px;
  background:var(--ink); color:#fff;
  border-radius:var(--r-md);
  padding:20px 24px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-2);
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px;
}
.story-badge b{
  font-size:2.4rem; font-weight:800; line-height:1;
  font-variation-settings:"wdth" 112;
}
.story-badge span{ font-size:.75rem; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted-inv); line-height:1.4; }
.story-stats{
  margin-top:34px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:18px;
}
.story-stats .st{ border-top:2px solid var(--ink); padding-top:14px; }
.story-stats b{
  display:block; font-size:clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight:800; color:var(--ink); font-variation-settings:"wdth" 112; line-height:1.1;
}
.story-stats span{ font-size:.8rem; color:var(--muted); letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:600; }
@media (max-width:900px){
  .story-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .story-figure{ order:-1; margin-bottom:26px; }
  .story-figure .ph-main{ aspect-ratio:16/11; }
  .story-badge{ left:16px; bottom:-18px; }
}

/* ---------- Services grid ---------- */
.svc-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:18px;
}
.svc-card{
  position:relative;
  background:var(--white);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--r-md);
  padding:30px 28px 28px;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px;
  min-height:260px;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.svc-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-2); border-color:transparent; }
.svc-card::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0 auto 0 0; width:4px;
  background:var(--cobalt); transform:scaleY(0);
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease); transform-origin:bottom;
}
.svc-card:hover::before{ transform:scaleY(1); }
.svc-num{
  font-size:.8rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.18em;
  color:var(--muted);
}
.svc-card h3{
  font-size:1.3rem; font-weight:800; color:var(--ink);
  font-variation-settings:"wdth" 110; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.01em;
  line-height:1.15;
}
.svc-card p{ color:var(--muted); font-size:.95rem; flex:1; }
.svc-link{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-weight:700; font-size:.88rem; color:var(--ink);
  letter-spacing:.04em;
}
.svc-card:hover .svc-link{ color:var(--cobalt); }
.svc-link svg{ transition:transform .3s var(--ease); }
.svc-card:hover .svc-link svg{ transform:translateX(4px); }
.badge-new{
  position:absolute; top:20px; right:20px;
  background:var(--cobalt); color:#fff;
  font-size:.74rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.14em;
  padding:6px 13px; border-radius:999px; text-transform:uppercase;
}
@media (max-width:960px){ .svc-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:600px){ .svc-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .svc-card{ min-height:0; } }

/* ---------- Before / After ---------- */
.ba-shell{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.6fr;
  gap:clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px); align-items:center;
}
.ba-copy p{ margin-top:16px; color:var(--muted-inv); }
.ba-copy .btn{ margin-top:28px; }
.ba-note{ margin-top:18px; font-size:.78rem; letter-spacing:.05em; }
.ba{
  position:relative; border-radius:var(--r-lg); overflow:hidden;
  aspect-ratio:3/2; box-shadow:var(--shadow-2);
  user-select:none; touch-action:pan-y;
  background:#0a132e;
}
.ba img{
  position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.ba .ba-after-img{ z-index:1; }
.ba .ba-before-wrap{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:2; overflow:hidden;
  width:var(--ba-pos, 50%);
}
.ba .ba-before-wrap img{ width:auto; height:100%; max-width:none; }
.ba-handle{
  position:absolute; top:0; bottom:0; z-index:4;
  left:var(--ba-pos, 50%); width:0;
}
.ba-handle::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:0; bottom:0; left:-1.5px; width:3px;
  background:#fff; box-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}
.ba-grip{
  position:absolute; top:50%; left:0; transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:50%;
  background:#fff; color:var(--ink);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  box-shadow:0 6px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}
.ba-tag{
  position:absolute; top:18px; z-index:3;
  font-size:.76rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:8px 15px; border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(10,19,46,.78); color:#fff;
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
}
.ba-tag.before{ left:18px; }
.ba-tag.after{ right:18px; background:rgba(43,80,200,.86); }
@media (max-width:900px){ .ba-shell{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ---------- Work gallery ---------- */
.work-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(12,1fr);
  gap:18px;
}
.work-item{ position:relative; border-radius:var(--r-md); overflow:hidden; background:var(--sky); }
.work-item img{
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;
  transition:transform .8s var(--ease);
}
.work-item:hover img{ transform:scale(1.045); }
.work-item .cap{
  position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0;
  padding:44px 20px 16px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(10,19,46,.78));
  color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size:.9rem; letter-spacing:.04em;
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:baseline; gap:10px;
}
.work-item .cap small{ font-weight:600; font-size:.76rem; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(255,255,255,.88); }
.w-7{ grid-column:span 7; aspect-ratio:16/10.5; }
.w-5{ grid-column:span 5; aspect-ratio:4/3.35; }
.w-4{ grid-column:span 4; aspect-ratio:1/1.02; }
@media (max-width:760px){
  .work-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .w-7,.w-5{ grid-column:span 2; aspect-ratio:16/10; }
  .w-4{ grid-column:span 1; aspect-ratio:1/1.15; }
}

/* ---------- Pillars ---------- */
.pillars{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:0;
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--r-md);
  overflow:hidden; background:var(--white);
}
.pillar{
  padding:34px 28px;
  border-right:1px solid var(--line);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px;
  transition:background .3s;
}
.pillar:last-child{ border-right:none; }
.pillar:hover{ background:var(--sky); }
.pillar .ico{
  width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:12px;
  background:var(--ink); color:#fff;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.pillar h3{
  font-size:1.02rem; font-weight:800; color:var(--ink);
  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.03em; font-variation-settings:"wdth" 110;
}
.pillar p{ font-size:.9rem; color:var(--muted); }
@media (max-width:960px){
  .pillars{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .pillar:nth-child(2n){ border-right:none; }
  .pillar:nth-child(-n+2){ border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .pillars{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .pillar{ border-right:none !important; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
  .pillar:last-child{ border-bottom:none; }
}

/* ---------- Process ---------- */
.steps{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:clamp(18px, 3vw, 34px); counter-reset:step; }
.step{ position:relative; padding-top:22px; }
.step::before{
  counter-increment:step; content:"0" counter(step);
  position:absolute; top:-14px; left:0;
  font-size:clamp(3.4rem, 6vw, 5rem); font-weight:800; line-height:1;
  font-variation-settings:"wdth" 115;
  color:transparent; -webkit-text-stroke:1.5px rgba(255,255,255,.28);
}
.step-body{ position:relative; border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.24); padding-top:18px; margin-top:52px; }
.step h3{
  font-size:1.06rem; font-weight:800; text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.04em; font-variation-settings:"wdth" 110; color:#fff;
}
.step p{ margin-top:10px; font-size:.92rem; color:var(--muted-inv); }
@media (max-width:900px){ .steps{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:540px){ .steps{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ---------- Service area ---------- */
.area-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1.3fr;
  gap:clamp(36px, 6vw, 80px); align-items:start;
}
.area-cities{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:6px 24px;
}
.area-cities li{
  padding:11px 2px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  font-weight:600; font-size:.98rem; color:var(--ink);
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
}
.area-cities li::before{
  content:""; width:6px; height:6px; background:var(--cobalt);
  transform:rotate(45deg); flex:0 0 auto;
}
.area-note{ margin-top:22px; color:var(--muted); font-size:.95rem; }
@media (max-width:860px){
  .area-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .area-cities{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
}

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.cta-band{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.cta-band .diamond-bg{
  position:absolute; right:-120px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg);
  width:480px; height:480px;
  border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07); border-radius:48px;
}
.cta-band .diamond-bg::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:60px;
  border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07); border-radius:32px;
}
.cta-inner{
  position:relative;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  gap:36px; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.cta-inner h2{ max-width:16ch; }
.cta-actions{ display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; }
.cta-phone{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:2px; margin-right:8px; }
.cta-phone small{ font-size:.78rem; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted-inv); font-weight:700; }
.cta-phone a{ font-size:1.5rem; font-weight:800; color:#fff; font-variation-settings:"wdth" 108; }
.cta-phone a:hover{ color:#9DB4F5; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.footer{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--muted-inv); position:relative; overflow:hidden; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16); }
.footer-top{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap:clamp(28px, 4vw, 60px);
  padding-block:clamp(56px, 8vw, 88px) 48px;
  position:relative;
}
.footer h4{
  color:#fff; font-size:.8rem; font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:18px;
}
.footer a:hover{ color:#fff; }
.footer li{ padding-block:2px; font-size:.95rem; }
.footer li a{ display:inline-block; padding-block:6px; } /* >=29px hit areas */
.f-contact .big{ display:inline-block; padding-block:6px; }
.f-brand p{ margin-top:16px; font-size:.95rem; max-width:34ch; }
.f-tagline{
  margin-top:20px; font-family:var(--font-serif); font-style:italic;
  color:#C9D6FA; font-size:1.15rem;
}
.f-contact li{ display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:flex-start; }
.f-contact b{ color:#fff; font-weight:700; }
.f-contact .big{ font-size:1.3rem; font-weight:800; color:#fff; }
.footer-word{
  font-weight:800; text-transform:uppercase;
  font-variation-settings:"wdth" 120;
  /* word "Northgate" measures ~7.4em wide at these settings:
     12.5vw × 7.4 = 92.5vw, so it always fits with margin */
  font-size:min(12.5vw, 10.5rem);
  line-height:.9; letter-spacing:-.01em;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  text-align:center; white-space:nowrap;
  padding-bottom:10px;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.footer-bottom{
  border-top:1px solid var(--line-dk);
  padding-block:20px;
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  font-size:.8rem;
}
@media (max-width:960px){ .footer-top{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .footer-top{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ---------- Page hero (inner pages) ---------- */
.page-hero{
  background:var(--ink); color:#fff;
  padding-block:clamp(64px, 9vw, 110px) clamp(48px, 7vw, 84px);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.page-hero .display{ color:#fff; margin-top:18px; }
.page-hero .lede{ margin-top:20px; }
.page-hero .diamond-bg{
  position:absolute; right:-160px; top:-160px; transform:rotate(45deg);
  width:440px; height:440px;
  border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); border-radius:44px;
}
.page-hero .diamond-bg::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:56px;
  border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); border-radius:30px;
}

/* ---------- Services page ---------- */
.subnav{
  position:sticky; top:76px; z-index:40;
  background:rgba(247,246,242,.9); backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
}
.subnav .wrap{ display:flex; gap:6px; overflow-x:auto; padding-block:12px; scrollbar-width:none; }
.subnav .wrap::-webkit-scrollbar{ display:none; }
.subnav a{
  flex:0 0 auto; padding:12px 18px; border-radius:999px;
  font-size:.85rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--ink);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  transition:.25s;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.subnav a:hover, .subnav a.active{ background:var(--ink); color:#fff; border-color:var(--ink); }

.svc-detail{ padding-block:clamp(64px, 9vw, 110px); scroll-margin-top:140px; }
.svc-detail-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:clamp(36px, 6vw, 84px); align-items:center;
}
.svc-detail-grid.flip .svc-media{ order:2; }
.svc-media{ position:relative; }
.svc-media .ph{
  border-radius:var(--r-lg); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow-2);
  aspect-ratio:4/3.4;
}
.svc-media .ph img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.svc-media .num{
  position:absolute; top:-30px; left:-10px; z-index:2;
  font-size:clamp(4.4rem, 8vw, 6.8rem); font-weight:800; line-height:1;
  font-variation-settings:"wdth" 118;
  color:transparent; -webkit-text-stroke:1.5px rgba(14,27,62,.25);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.svc-detail h2{ margin-top:16px; }
.svc-detail .body{ margin-top:18px; color:var(--muted); }
.svc-detail .body+.body{ margin-top:12px; }
.inc-list{ margin-top:26px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:10px 22px; }
.inc-list li{
  display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:flex-start;
  font-size:.93rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink);
}
.inc-list li svg{ flex:0 0 auto; margin-top:3px; color:var(--cobalt); }
.svc-detail .btn{ margin-top:30px; }
@media (max-width:880px){
  .svc-detail-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .svc-detail-grid.flip .svc-media{ order:0; }
  .inc-list{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

/* ---------- Contact page ---------- */
.contact-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.35fr .9fr;
  gap:clamp(36px, 5vw, 72px);
  align-items:start;
}
/* Grid children default to min-width:auto — intrinsic content (file inputs,
   long words) can blow out narrow viewports. Clamp all content grids. */
.contact-grid > *, .story-grid > *, .svc-detail-grid > *,
.ba-shell > *, .area-grid > *, .faq-grid > *, .form-row > *{ min-width:0; }
.form-card{
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--r-lg); padding:clamp(26px, 4vw, 44px);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-1);
}
.form-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:18px; }
.field{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; margin-bottom:18px; }
.field label{
  font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink);
}
.field input, .field select, .field textarea{
  font:inherit; color:var(--text);
  background:var(--paper);
  border:1.5px solid rgba(14,27,62,.5);
  border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  padding:14px 16px;
  transition:border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s;
  width:100%;
}
.field ::placeholder{ color:var(--muted); opacity:1; }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus{
  outline:none; border-color:var(--cobalt);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(43,80,200,.12);
}
.field textarea{ min-height:130px; resize:vertical; }
.field input[type="file"]{
  padding:11px 12px; cursor:pointer;
  border-style:dashed;
  max-width:100%; min-width:0;
}
.field input[type="file"]::file-selector-button{
  font:inherit; font-weight:700; font-size:.82rem;
  color:var(--ink); background:var(--sky);
  border:none; border-radius:999px;
  padding:8px 16px; margin-right:12px;
  cursor:pointer; transition:background .25s;
}
.field input[type="file"]::file-selector-button:hover{ background:#dbe2f2; }
.chips{ display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.chip{
  padding:12px 22px; border-radius:999px;
  border:1.5px solid rgba(14,27,62,.5);
  font-weight:700; font-size:.9rem; color:var(--ink);
  transition:.25s; background:var(--paper);
}
.chip:hover{ border-color:var(--ink); }
.chip.selected{ background:var(--ink); color:#fff; border-color:var(--ink); }
.form-note{ font-size:.8rem; color:var(--muted); margin-top:14px; }
.form-card .btn{ width:100%; margin-top:8px; }
@media (max-width:560px){ .form-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.contact-aside{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px; }
.aside-card{
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--r-md); padding:28px;
}
.aside-card.ink{ background:var(--ink); border-color:var(--ink); color:var(--muted-inv); }
.aside-card h3{
  font-size:.8rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); margin-bottom:14px;
}
.aside-card.ink h3{ color:var(--muted-inv); }
.aside-card .big-phone{
  font-size:clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2rem); font-weight:800; color:var(--ink);
  font-variation-settings:"wdth" 110; display:block; line-height:1.15;
}
.aside-card.ink .big-phone{ color:#fff; }
.aside-card.ink .big-phone:hover{ color:#9DB4F5; }
.aside-card p{ font-size:.92rem; margin-top:8px; }
.next-steps li{
  display:flex; gap:14px; padding-block:12px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); font-size:.93rem;
}
.next-steps li:last-child{ border-bottom:none; }
.next-steps b{ color:var(--ink); display:block; font-size:.95rem; }
.next-steps .n{
  flex:0 0 30px; height:30px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--sky); color:var(--ink);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-weight:800; font-size:.8rem;
}
@media (max-width:880px){ .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.4fr;
  gap:clamp(36px, 6vw, 80px); align-items:start;
}
.faq-list details{
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.faq-list summary{
  list-style:none; cursor:pointer;
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:18px;
  padding:22px 2px;
  font-weight:700; font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--ink);
  transition:color .25s;
}
.faq-list summary::-webkit-details-marker{ display:none; }
.faq-list summary:hover{ color:var(--cobalt); }
.faq-list summary .fx{
  flex:0 0 34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%;
  border:1.5px solid var(--line);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease), background .3s, border-color .3s;
}
.faq-list details[open] summary .fx{
  transform:rotate(45deg);
  background:var(--ink); border-color:var(--ink); color:#fff;
}
.faq-list .faq-a{
  padding:0 44px 22px 2px;
  color:var(--muted); font-size:.97rem; max-width:62ch;
}
@media (max-width:860px){ .faq-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ---------- Sticky mobile action bar ---------- */
.action-bar{
  position:fixed; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; z-index:45;
  display:none;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap:1px; background:var(--line);
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  transform:translateY(105%);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease);
  padding-bottom:env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0);
  box-shadow:0 -8px 30px rgba(14,27,62,.14);
}
.action-bar.show{ transform:translateY(0); }
.action-bar a{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:6px;
  padding:15px 6px;
  background:var(--white); color:var(--ink);
  font-weight:800; font-size:.84rem; letter-spacing:.01em;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.action-bar a svg{ flex:0 0 auto; }
.action-bar a.ab-cta{ background:var(--cobalt); color:#fff; }
@media (max-width:760px){
  .action-bar{ display:grid; }
  body.has-action-bar .footer-bottom{ padding-bottom:84px; }
}

/* ---------- Reveal ---------- */
.reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(26px); transition:opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease); }
.reveal.in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
.reveal[data-delay="1"]{ transition-delay:.08s; }
.reveal[data-delay="2"]{ transition-delay:.16s; }
.reveal[data-delay="3"]{ transition-delay:.24s; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .reveal{ opacity:1; transform:none; transition:none; }
}


/* ---------- Color swatch board (consultation) ---------- */
.swatch-board{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:14px;
  background:var(--sky); border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  padding:clamp(18px, 3vw, 30px);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-2);
}
.swatch{
  background:var(--white); border-radius:12px;
  padding:10px 10px 12px;
  box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(14,27,62,.08);
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.swatch:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px) rotate(-1deg); box-shadow:var(--shadow-2); }
.swatch .sw{
  display:block; height:64px; border-radius:8px;
  background:var(--c, #ccc);
  border:1px solid rgba(14,27,62,.08);
  margin-bottom:9px;
}
.swatch b{ display:block; font-size:.86rem; color:var(--ink); font-weight:700; }
.swatch small{ font-size:.7rem; color:var(--muted); letter-spacing:.08em; }
@media (max-width:880px){ .swatch-board{ grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:640px){ .swatch-board{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }