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   Novum Building Consultancy — Premium Commercial Consultancy Site
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:root {
  /* Light, warm professional palette + corporate blue accent */
  --bg: #f6f3ed;
  --bg-elevated: #ffffff;
  --bg-soft: #efebe3;
  --bg-card: #ffffff;
  --surface: #ebe6dc;
  --surface-2: #e4dfd4;
  --ink: #1a1d21;
  --ink-muted: #5a6169;
  --cream: #1a1d21;
  --cream-dim: #3d434a;
  --text: #2c3138;
  --text-muted: #5f676f;
  --text-faint: #8a9199;
  /* Accent: corporate blue (trust / advisory / commercial) */
  --accent: #1a4f8c;
  --accent-soft: #2d6db5;
  --accent-muted: rgba(26, 79, 140, 0.12);
  --accent-glow: rgba(26, 79, 140, 0.18);
  --copper: #b08968;
  /* Legacy tokens map to accent so existing CSS picks up colour */
  --brass: #1a4f8c;
  --brass-light: #2d6db5;
  --brass-dim: #133a6a;
  --line: rgba(26, 29, 33, 0.08);
  --line-strong: rgba(26, 29, 33, 0.13);
  --line-dark: rgba(26, 29, 33, 0.1);
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 20px rgba(26, 29, 33, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 12px 40px rgba(26, 29, 33, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 56px rgba(26, 29, 33, 0.1);
  --radius: 2px;
  --radius-lg: 8px;
  --font-serif: "Syne", "Outfit", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-sans: "Outfit", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-display: "Syne", "Outfit", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --nav-h: 80px;
  --container: 1180px;
  --section-y: clamp(5rem, 10vw, 8.5rem);
}

/* ── Reset ── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: auto; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale; }
html.lenis, html.lenis body { height: auto; }
.lenis.lenis-smooth { scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button, input, select, textarea { font: inherit; color: inherit; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }
em { font-style: italic; }
strong { font-weight: 600; }
::selection { background: rgba(26, 79, 140, 0.22); color: var(--ink); }

/* ── Layout ── */
.container {
  width: min(100% - 2.5rem, var(--container));
  margin-inline: auto;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .container { width: min(100% - 4rem, var(--container)); }
}

/* ── Grain ── */
.grain {
  pointer-events: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9000;
  opacity: 0.028;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* ── Scroll progress ── */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  z-index: 10000;
  background: transparent;
}
.scroll-progress__bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--copper));
  transform-origin: left;
}

/* ── Loader ── */
#loader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 10001;
  background: var(--bg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease), visibility 0.7s;
}
#loader.is-done {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.loader-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.loader-inner .brand {
  animation: loader-pulse 1.4s var(--ease) infinite;
}
.loader-bar {
  width: 72px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--line-strong);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}
.loader-bar span {
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  width: 40%;
  background: var(--accent);
  animation: loader-bar 1.1s var(--ease) infinite;
}
@keyframes loader-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.55; transform: scale(0.985); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

/* ── Brand lockup (original NOVUM wordmark + CONSULTANCY) ── */
.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.brand__img {
  display: block;
  width: auto;
  height: 36px;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.brand--nav .brand__img {
  height: 36px;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .brand--nav .brand__img { height: 40px; }
}
.brand--loader {
  justify-content: center;
}
.brand--loader .brand__img {
  height: 56px;
}
.footer .brand--nav .brand__img {
  height: 38px;
}
@keyframes loader-bar {
  0% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(350%); }
}

/* ── Buttons ── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: background 0.35s var(--ease), color 0.35s var(--ease), border-color 0.35s var(--ease), transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.btn--primary {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #f7f4ee;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  background: var(--accent-soft);
  border-color: var(--accent-soft);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(26, 79, 140, 0.28);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text);
  border-color: var(--line-strong);
}
.btn--ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  background: var(--accent-muted);
}
.btn--lg {
  padding: 1rem 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}
.btn--full { width: 100%; }

/* ── Navigation ── */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  height: var(--nav-h);
  /* Always slightly frosted so Enquire stays clear over the hero photo */
  background: rgba(246, 243, 237, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(1.15);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(1.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(26, 29, 33, 0.06);
  transition: background 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ease), backdrop-filter 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.nav.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(246, 243, 237, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.2);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.2);
  border-bottom-color: var(--line);
}
.nav__inner {
  width: min(100% - 2.5rem, var(--container));
  margin-inline: auto;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .nav__inner { width: min(100% - 4rem, var(--container)); }
}

.nav__links {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .nav__links { display: flex; }
}
.nav__link {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 450;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.nav__link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--brass);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.nav__link:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.nav__link:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transform-origin: left;
}
.nav__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}
.nav__cta-ghost { display: none; }
.nav__cta { display: none; }
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .nav__cta { display: inline-flex; padding: 0.7rem 1.15rem; font-size: 0.75rem; }
}
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .nav__cta-ghost { display: inline-flex; padding: 0.7rem 1.15rem; font-size: 0.75rem; }
}
.nav__burger {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.nav__burger:hover { border-color: var(--brass); }
.nav__burger span {
  display: block;
  width: 16px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--cream);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), opacity 0.35s;
}
.nav__burger.is-open span:first-child { transform: translateY(3.75px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav__burger.is-open span:last-child { transform: translateY(-3.75px) rotate(-45deg); }
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .nav__burger { display: none; }
}

/* ── Mobile menu ── */
.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 999;
  background: rgba(246, 243, 237, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease), visibility 0.4s;
}
.mobile-menu.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}
.mobile-menu[hidden] { display: flex !important; }
.mobile-menu:not(.is-open)[hidden] { display: none !important; }
.mobile-menu.is-open[hidden] { display: flex !important; }
.mobile-menu__nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  padding: 2rem;
}
.mobile-menu__link {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.mobile-menu__link:hover { color: var(--brass); }
.mobile-menu__cta { margin-top: 1.75rem; }

/* ── Hero — full-bleed photo as the home section ── */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100svh;
  min-height: 100dvh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 2.5rem) 0 6.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .hero {
    min-height: 100svh;
    padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 3.5rem) 0 5.5rem;
  }
}
.hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* Favourite shot — full height, pinned to the right; cream shows on the left (no black bars) */
.hero__photo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: var(--bg); /* same cream as the site — never black */
  background-image: url("../images/photos/london/img_4019.jpg");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right center;
  background-size: auto 100%; /* full image height, flush to the right edge */
  filter: contrast(1.04) brightness(0.94);
}
/* Soft fade: solid cream over the text → clear photo on the right */
.hero__wash {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      var(--bg) 0%,
      rgba(246, 243, 237, 0.98) 18%,
      rgba(246, 243, 237, 0.88) 32%,
      rgba(246, 243, 237, 0.55) 48%,
      rgba(246, 243, 237, 0.2) 62%,
      transparent 78%
    ),
    linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(246, 243, 237, 0.75) 0%,
      transparent 16%,
      transparent 78%,
      rgba(246, 243, 237, 0.45) 100%
    );
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .hero__wash {
    background:
      linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        var(--bg) 0%,
        rgba(246, 243, 237, 0.97) 16%,
        rgba(246, 243, 237, 0.85) 28%,
        rgba(246, 243, 237, 0.45) 44%,
        rgba(246, 243, 237, 0.12) 58%,
        transparent 72%
      ),
      linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(246, 243, 237, 0.7) 0%,
        transparent 14%,
        transparent 80%,
        rgba(246, 243, 237, 0.4) 100%
      );
  }
}
/* Edge depth so the photo feels set into the page */
.hero__vignette {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(26, 29, 33, 0.04),
    inset 0 -80px 100px -40px rgba(246, 243, 237, 0.65);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: min(100% - 2.5rem, var(--container));
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.hero__panel {
  max-width: 36rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.35rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) + 2px);
  background: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    rgba(246, 243, 237, 0.72) 0%,
    rgba(246, 243, 237, 0.48) 100%
  );
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 50px rgba(26, 29, 33, 0.08),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(1.05);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(1.05);
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .hero__panel {
    padding: 1.85rem 1.85rem 1.9rem;
  }
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .hero__panel {
    max-width: 38rem;
    padding: 2.1rem 2.15rem 2rem;
    /* Slightly more transparent on large screens — photo shows through */
    background: linear-gradient(
      145deg,
      rgba(246, 243, 237, 0.62) 0%,
      rgba(246, 243, 237, 0.38) 100%
    );
  }
}
.hero__eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brass);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.eyebrow-line {
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--brass);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(2.45rem, 6.2vw, 4.5rem);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}
.hero__title-line {
  display: block;
}
.hero__title em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.hero__lead {
  max-width: 32rem;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.1rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}
/* Ghost button needs a bit more presence on photo */
.hero .btn--ghost {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border-color: rgba(26, 29, 33, 0.14);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.hero .btn--ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}
.hero__stats {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.5rem 0;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(26, 29, 33, 0.1);
}
.hero__stat {
  flex: 1 1 110px;
  min-width: 90px;
}
.hero__stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.8vw, 1.95rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cream);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.hero__stat-suffix {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--brass-light);
  margin-left: 1px;
}
.hero__stat-label {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.hero__stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 44px;
  background: rgba(26, 29, 33, 0.12);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  align-self: center;
  display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .hero__stat-divider { display: block; }
  .hero__stats { gap: 0 1.75rem; }
}
/* Credit sits on the photo itself */
.hero__credit {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  right: 1.25rem;
  bottom: 5.5rem;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 16rem;
  text-align: right;
  color: #f4f1eb;
  text-shadow: none;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .hero__credit {
    right: 2rem;
    bottom: 4.5rem;
    max-width: 18rem;
  }
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .hero__credit {
    right: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    bottom: 3.5rem;
  }
}
.hero__credit-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(244, 241, 235, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.hero__credit-text {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.4vw, 1.15rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: #f4f1eb;
}
.hero__scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.75rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  z-index: 2;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .hero__scroll {
    left: auto;
    right: auto;
    /* Sit under the copy column rather than centre over the photo */
    left: max(1.25rem, calc((100% - var(--container)) / 2 + 1.5rem));
    transform: none;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}
.hero__scroll:hover { color: var(--brass); }
.hero__scroll-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--brass), transparent);
  animation: scroll-line 1.8s var(--ease) infinite;
}
@keyframes scroll-line {
  0% { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top; opacity: 0; }
  40% { transform: scaleY(1); transform-origin: top; opacity: 1; }
  60% { transform: scaleY(1); transform-origin: bottom; opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: bottom; opacity: 0; }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero__scroll { left: min(4rem, calc((100vw - var(--container)) / 2 + 1rem)); transform: none; }
}

/* ── Visual strip (architecture gallery) ── */
.visual-strip {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #f4f1eb;
  padding: 0;
}
.visual-strip__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 0;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .visual-strip__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    min-height: 380px;
  }
}
.visual-strip__item {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 240px;
}
.visual-strip__item--tall {
  min-height: 280px;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .visual-strip__item,
  .visual-strip__item--tall {
    min-height: 380px;
  }
}
.visual-strip__item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 1s var(--ease), filter 0.6s;
  filter: saturate(0.9) contrast(1.05);
}
.visual-strip__item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.05);
}
.visual-strip__item figcaption {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1.15rem;
  bottom: 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.visual-strip__item::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: none;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.visual-strip__banner {
  padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.visual-strip__banner p {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  max-width: 40rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ── Trust strip ── */
.trust-strip {
  border-block: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  padding: 1.35rem 0;
}
.trust-strip__inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem 2rem;
}
.trust-strip__label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brass);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.trust-strip__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.trust-strip__list li {
  position: relative;
}
.trust-strip__list li:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -0.95rem;
  top: 50%;
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brass-dim);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* ── Sections common ── */
.section {
  padding-block: var(--section-y);
  position: relative;
}
.section__header {
  max-width: 40rem;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}
.section__header--center {
  text-align: center;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
.section__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brass);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.section__eyebrow .num {
  color: var(--text-faint);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.section__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 3.1rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}
.section__lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 300;
  max-width: 36rem;
}
.section__header--center .section__lead {
  margin-inline: auto;
}

/* Reveal helpers (JS sets final state) */
.reveal-up,
.reveal-fade {
  opacity: 0;
}
.reveal-up {
  transform: translateY(36px);
}

/* ── Services ── */
.services {
  background: var(--bg);
}
.services__grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .services__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
}
.services__grid--equal {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 720px) {
  .services__grid--equal {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .services__grid--equal {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.35rem;
  }
}
.services__stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.service-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: border-color 0.4s var(--ease), transform 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.service-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(26, 79, 140, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.service-card--featured {
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem 2rem;
  background:
    linear-gradient(165deg, var(--accent-muted), transparent 50%),
    var(--bg-elevated);
  border-color: rgba(26, 79, 140, 0.28);
  min-height: 100%;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.service-card--featured:hover {
  border-color: rgba(26, 79, 140, 0.5);
}
.service-card__index {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.service-card__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #f7f4ee;
  background: var(--accent);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.service-card__badge--muted {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.service-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.1vw, 1.7rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cream);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.service-card--featured .service-card__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
}
.services__grid--equal .service-card {
  min-height: 100%;
}
.service-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.service-card__points {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  flex: 1;
}
.service-card__points li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.service-card__points li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.55em;
  width: 5px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--brass);
}
.service-card__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brass);
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: gap 0.3s var(--ease), color 0.3s;
}
.service-card__link:hover {
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--brass-light);
}

/* ── Why RCA ── */
.why-rca {
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.why-rca__grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 3rem;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .why-rca__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: start;
  }
}
.why-rca__content .section__header { margin-bottom: 0; }
.why-rca__cards {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
}
@media (min-width: 560px) {
  .why-rca__cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
.insight-card {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.insight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(14, 17, 20, 0.08);
}
.insight-card__icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.insight-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.insight-card p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink-muted);
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* ── Process ── */
.process {
  background: var(--bg);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.process__track {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  gap: 2rem;
}
@media (min-width: 800px) {
  .process__track {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}
.process__line {
  display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 800px) {
  .process__line {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.15rem;
    left: 8%;
    right: 8%;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--line-strong);
    z-index: 0;
  }
  .process__line-fill {
    display: block;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brass-dim), var(--brass));
  }
}
.process-step {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding-top: 0.25rem;
}
.process-step__num {
  width: 2.3rem;
  height: 2.3rem;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--brass);
  background: var(--bg);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--brass);
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}
.process-step__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.process-step__desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* ── Approach ── */
.approach {
  background: var(--surface);
  border-block: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.approach__grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .approach__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
    gap: 4.5rem;
  }
}
.approach__visual {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.approach__photo {
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.approach__photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  filter: saturate(0.92);
}
.approach-frame {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(26, 79, 140, 0.55), transparent 50%, rgba(176, 137, 104, 0.25));
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) + 2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.approach-frame__inner {
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
}
.approach-frame__label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brass);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.approach-frame__value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.approach-frame__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--line-strong);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.af-cell {
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  padding: 1.1rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}
.af-cell span {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-faint);
}
.af-cell strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--cream);
}
.approach-frame__ornament {
  position: absolute;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(154, 120, 72, 0.3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  top: -18px;
  right: -18px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.approach-frame__ornament::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(154, 120, 72, 0.18);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.approach__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
}
.approach__list li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.approach__list-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--brass);
  padding-top: 0.15rem;
}
.approach__list strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.approach__list p {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* ── About ── */
.about {
  background: var(--bg);
}
.about__grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 3rem;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .about__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
  }
}
.about__quote {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding: 1.75rem 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.about__quote blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--cream-dim);
  max-width: 28rem;
}
.about__facts {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.fact-block {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 100px 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.fact-block:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.fact-block:hover { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.fact-block__label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brass);
  padding-top: 0.3rem;
}
.fact-block__value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--cream);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* ── Enquiry ── */
.enquiry {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 80% 20%, var(--accent-glow), transparent),
    var(--surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.enquiry__grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 3rem;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .enquiry__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: start;
  }
}
.enquiry__contact {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.35rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.enquiry__contact-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.enquiry__contact-item a,
.enquiry__contact-item span:not(.enquiry__contact-label) {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--cream-dim);
}
.enquiry__contact-item a {
  transition: color 0.3s;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.enquiry__contact-item a:hover {
  color: var(--brass);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(154, 120, 72, 0.45);
}
.enquiry__form-wrap {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.enquiry-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}
.form-row {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}
@media (min-width: 560px) {
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
.form-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}
.form-field label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.form-field label span { color: var(--brass); }
.form-field input,
.form-field select,
.form-field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: #faf8f4;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: border-color 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
  outline: none;
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}
.form-field input::placeholder,
.form-field textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-faint);
}
.form-field input:hover,
.form-field select:hover,
.form-field textarea:hover {
  border-color: rgba(26, 79, 140, 0.4);
}
.form-field input:focus,
.form-field select:focus,
.form-field textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(26, 79, 140, 0.14);
}
.form-field textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 110px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.select-wrap {
  position: relative;
}
.select-wrap::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: 1rem;
  top: 50%;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-right: 1.5px solid var(--text-muted);
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--text-muted);
  transform: translateY(-60%) rotate(45deg);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.select-wrap select {
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.select-wrap select option {
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  color: var(--cream);
}
.form-field--check { margin-top: 0.25rem; }
.checkbox {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.checkbox input {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
}
.checkbox__box {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s;
}
.checkbox input:checked + .checkbox__box {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.checkbox input:checked + .checkbox__box::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 5px;
  top: 2px;
  width: 5px;
  height: 9px;
  border: solid #f7f4ee;
  border-width: 0 1.5px 1.5px 0;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.checkbox input:focus-visible + .checkbox__box {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(154, 120, 72, 0.2);
}
.checkbox__text {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.form-error {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #d08070;
  min-height: 0;
  display: none;
}
.form-field.is-invalid .form-error { display: block; }
.form-field.is-invalid input,
.form-field.is-invalid select,
.form-field.is-invalid textarea {
  border-color: rgba(208, 128, 112, 0.6);
}
.form-field.is-invalid .checkbox__box {
  border-color: rgba(208, 128, 112, 0.6);
}
.form-note {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}
.form-note a {
  color: var(--brass);
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.form-note a:hover { color: var(--brass-light); }

/* Honeypot — invisible to people, present in DOM for bots */
.hp-field {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.form-status {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin: 0;
}
.form-status--error {
  color: #8b3a2f;
  background: rgba(208, 128, 112, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(208, 128, 112, 0.35);
}

.checkbox__text a {
  color: var(--brass);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
}
.checkbox__text a:hover { color: var(--brass-light); }

.form-success {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem 1rem;
}
.form-success__icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  color: var(--brass);
}
.form-success h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.form-success p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 28rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* ── Footer ── */
.footer {
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 4rem 0 2rem;
}
.footer .brand--nav {
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.footer__top {
  display: grid;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
@media (min-width: 800px) {
  .footer__top {
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1.8fr;
    gap: 4rem;
  }
}
.footer__tagline {
  margin-top: 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 18rem;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.footer__cols {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .footer__cols { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
.footer__col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}
.footer__col h4 {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brass);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.footer__col a,
.footer__col span {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color 0.3s;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.footer__col a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.footer__muted {
  color: var(--text-faint) !important;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.8125rem !important;
}
.footer__bottom {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-faint);
}
.footer__bottom a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.footer__bottom a:hover { color: var(--brass); }

/* Legal / privacy / complaints pages */
.legal-page {
  padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 3rem) 0 var(--section-y);
}
.legal-page h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.legal-kicker {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brass);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.legal-page .legal-meta {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-faint);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.legal-page h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 2rem 0 0.75rem;
}
.legal-page p,
.legal-page li {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 42rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.legal-page ul {
  list-style: disc;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  max-width: 42rem;
}
.legal-page a {
  color: var(--brass);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
}
.legal-callout {
  max-width: 42rem;
  margin: 2rem 0 2.25rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem 1.35rem;
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.legal-callout__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
}
.legal-callout p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.legal-address {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0.85rem 0 1rem;
  max-width: 42rem;
}
.legal-note {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.legal-doc-meta {
  max-width: 42rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-faint);
}
.legal-doc-meta p { margin-bottom: 0.35rem; color: var(--text-faint); }
.legal-back {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .footer__bottom {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
  }
}
.footer__disclaimer {
  opacity: 0.7;
  max-width: 28rem;
}

/* RICS regulated firm mark — official artwork, secondary to Novum brand */
.footer__rics {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 0.5rem;
  max-width: 12rem;
}
.footer__rics-logo {
  display: block;
  width: auto;
  height: 42px;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.footer__rics p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Eyebrow: short label on phones, full on larger screens */
.hero__eyebrow-short { display: none; }
.hero__eyebrow-full { display: inline; }
.hero__eyebrow-text {
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   Mobile-first polish (phones & small tablets)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  :root {
    --nav-h: 64px;
    --section-y: clamp(3.25rem, 12vw, 5rem);
  }

  /* Safe areas (notched iPhones) */
  body {
    padding-left: env(safe-area-inset-left);
    padding-right: env(safe-area-inset-right);
  }

  .container {
    width: min(100% - 1.5rem, var(--container));
  }

  /* Touch-friendly controls */
  .btn {
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .btn--lg {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .nav__burger {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    min-width: 44px;
    min-height: 44px;
  }

  /* Prevent iOS zoom on form focus */
  input, select, textarea {
    font-size: 16px !important;
  }

  /* Nav */
  .nav {
    height: var(--nav-h);
    padding-top: env(safe-area-inset-top);
    height: calc(var(--nav-h) + env(safe-area-inset-top));
  }
  .nav__inner {
    width: min(100% - 1.25rem, var(--container));
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding-top: env(safe-area-inset-top);
  }
  .brand--nav .brand__img {
    height: 32px;
    max-width: min(58vw, 200px);
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
  }

  /* Mobile menu: full-screen, thumb-friendly */
  .mobile-menu {
    padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + env(safe-area-inset-top));
    padding-bottom: env(safe-area-inset-bottom);
  }
  .mobile-menu__nav {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 22rem;
    gap: 0.15rem;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 2.5rem;
  }
  .mobile-menu__link {
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 7.5vw, 2.15rem);
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
    min-height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .mobile-menu__link--small {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    min-height: 44px;
  }
  .mobile-menu__cta {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Hero */
  .hero {
    min-height: 100svh;
    min-height: 100dvh;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + env(safe-area-inset-top) + 1.25rem) 0 4.5rem;
  }
  .hero__content {
    width: min(100% - 1.25rem, var(--container));
  }
  .hero__panel {
    max-width: none;
    padding: 1.15rem 1rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
  .hero__eyebrow {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  }
  .hero__eyebrow-full { display: none; }
  .hero__eyebrow-short { display: inline; }
  .eyebrow-line { width: 18px; }
  .hero__title {
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 9.5vw, 2.55rem);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .hero__lead {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  }
  .hero__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
  .hero__stats {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    padding-top: 1.15rem;
  }
  .hero__stat {
    min-width: 0;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero__stat-divider { display: none !important; }
  .hero__stat-value { font-size: 1.35rem; }
  .hero__credit {
    position: static;
    max-width: none;
    text-align: left;
    margin: 1.25rem auto 0;
    width: min(100% - 1.25rem, var(--container));
    padding: 0 0.15rem;
  }
  .hero__scroll {
    display: none; /* clutter on small phones; content is already below */
  }

  /* Photo wash: more solid on left so text stays readable on phones */
  .hero__wash {
    background:
      linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(246, 243, 237, 0.92) 0%,
        rgba(246, 243, 237, 0.78) 35%,
        rgba(246, 243, 237, 0.55) 65%,
        rgba(246, 243, 237, 0.88) 100%
      ),
      linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        rgba(246, 243, 237, 0.55) 0%,
        transparent 70%
      );
  }

  /* Sections */
  .section__title {
    font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 7vw, 2.1rem);
  }
  .section__lead {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  /* Services: one column, comfortable cards */
  .services__grid,
  .services__grid--equal {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .service-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.15rem;
  }
  .service-card__title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
  .service-card__link {
    min-height: 44px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  /* Visual strip */
  .visual-strip__item,
  .visual-strip__item--tall {
    min-height: 200px !important;
  }
  .visual-strip__banner {
    padding: 1.1rem 1rem;
  }
  .visual-strip__banner p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  /* Why / process / approach */
  .why-rca__cards,
  .process__track,
  .approach__grid,
  .about__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .process-step {
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
  }
  .insight-card {
    padding: 1.15rem 1rem;
  }

  /* Enquiry form */
  .enquiry__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
  .enquiry__form-wrap {
    padding: 1.15rem 1rem;
  }
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .form-field input,
  .form-field select,
  .form-field textarea {
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
  }
  .form-field textarea {
    min-height: 8rem;
  }
  .checkbox {
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .checkbox__text {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
  }

  /* Footer */
  .footer {
    padding: 2.5rem 0 calc(1.75rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
  }
  .footer__top {
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .footer__cols {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .footer__col a,
  .footer__col span {
    min-height: 40px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .footer__tagline {
    max-width: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  .footer__bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }
  .footer__rics {
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }
  .footer__rics-logo {
    height: 36px;
  }

  /* Legal pages */
  .legal-page {
    padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + env(safe-area-inset-top) + 1.75rem) 0 3rem;
  }
  .legal-page h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 8vw, 2.15rem);
  }
  .legal-callout {
    padding: 1.15rem 1rem;
  }
}

/* Very small phones */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .brand--nav .brand__img {
    height: 28px;
    max-width: 52vw;
  }
  .hero__title {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }
  .hero__panel {
    padding: 1rem 0.85rem 1.1rem;
  }
}

/* Landscape phones: don't force full viewport hero */
@media (max-width: 900px) and (max-height: 500px) and (orientation: landscape) {
  .hero {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 1rem) 0 2.5rem;
  }
  .hero__stats { display: none; }
  .hero__credit { display: none; }
}

/* ── Reduced motion ── */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  .reveal-up, .reveal-fade {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}