/* ==========================================================================
   Design Tokens & Modern Editorial Palette
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
  --bg-canvas: #FAF8F5;
  --bg-card: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-card-subtle: #F3EFEA;
  --bg-dark: #141210;
  --bg-dark-card: #1E1B18;
  --bg-dark-card-hover: #27231F;

  --text-ink: #1C1917;
  --text-body: #44403C;
  --text-muted: #78716C;
  --text-light: #FAF8F5;
  --text-light-muted: rgba(250, 248, 245, 0.72);

  --accent-terracotta: #D9532F;
  --accent-terracotta-hover: #BF411E;
  --accent-terracotta-soft: rgba(217, 83, 47, 0.08);
  --accent-gold: #E5A93C;
  --accent-gold-hover: #D49826;
  --accent-gold-soft: rgba(229, 169, 60, 0.12);
  --accent-sage: #3D5948;

  --border-subtle: rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.08);
  --border-medium: rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.14);
  --border-dark: rgba(250, 248, 245, 0.12);
  --border-dark-hover: rgba(250, 248, 245, 0.24);

  --font-serif: "Newsreader", "Iowan Old Style", "Baskerville", "Times New Roman", serif;
  --font-sans: "Outfit", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: "JetBrains Mono", "SFMono-Regular", Consolas, monospace;

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.06), 0 2px 6px -1px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.03);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 36px -4px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.08), 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.04);

  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-fast: 0.2s var(--ease-spring);
  --transition-normal: 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--bg-canvas);
  color: var(--text-ink);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body.nav-lock {
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

button {
  font-family: inherit;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent-terracotta);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.section-shell {
  padding-left: clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 6rem);
  padding-right: clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 6rem);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Typography & Common Elements
   ========================================================================== */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-ink);
}

em {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
}

.section-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.section-num {
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.section-label-light {
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

.section-label-light .section-num {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.section-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: var(--text-ink);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Sticky Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 84px;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 6rem);
  background: rgba(250, 248, 245, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  border-bottom-color: var(--border-subtle);
  background: rgba(250, 248, 245, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.04);
}

.wordmark {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-ink);
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.wordmark:hover {
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.wordmark-dot {
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
}

nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

nav a {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

nav a:hover,
nav a.active {
  color: var(--text-ink);
}

nav a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

nav a:hover::after,
nav a.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-cta {
  background: var(--text-ink);
  color: var(--bg-canvas) !important;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.15rem !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast) !important;
}

.nav-cta::after {
  display: none !important;
}

.nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--accent-terracotta);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(217, 83, 47, 0.3);
}

.menu-button {
  display: none;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-ink);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.menu-button:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  border-color: var(--text-ink);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: min(780px, calc(100vh - 84px));
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 7rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6.5rem);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-header-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  width: fit-content;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.pulse-indicator {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22C55E;
  position: relative;
}

.pulse-indicator::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.4);
  animation: radarPulse 2s infinite ease-out;
}

.badge-text {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-body);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 7.5vw, 6.8rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
  color: var(--text-ink);
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 3rem;
  max-width: 920px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.intro {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-body);
  max-width: 560px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-meta-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 4.5rem;
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  max-width: 860px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.meta-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}

.meta-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.meta-value {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-ink);
}

/* Ambient Glowing Background Disc */
.sun-orb {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12%;
  right: -5vw;
  width: min(52vw, 680px);
  height: min(52vw, 680px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(247, 203, 114, 0.45) 0%, rgba(217, 83, 47, 0.2) 65%, transparent 80%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: orbFloat 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes orbFloat {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-24px) scale(1.04); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Buttons & Links
   ========================================================================== */
.button {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: var(--text-ink);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.button:hover {
  background: var(--accent-terracotta);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(217, 83, 47, 0.25);
}

.button-sm {
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.button-gold {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--bg-dark);
}

.button-gold:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--bg-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(229, 169, 60, 0.35);
}

.button-light {
  background: #FAF8F5;
  color: var(--bg-dark);
}

.button-light:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.button-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 248, 245, 0.3);
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.button-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(250, 248, 245, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--text-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.text-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-ink);
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid currentColor;
  padding-bottom: 0.2rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.text-link .arrow-icon {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.text-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
}

.text-link:hover .arrow-icon {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.hero .text-link:hover .arrow-icon {
  transform: translateY(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Story Section, Parents Tribute & Career Milestones
   ========================================================================== */
.story {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 2.6fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  padding-top: clamp(5rem, 9vw, 9rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(5rem, 9vw, 9rem);
}

.story-copy {
  max-width: 820px;
}

.story-text-block p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.story-text-block strong {
  color: var(--text-ink);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Parents Tribute Card */
.parents-tribute-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  margin: 2.75rem 0 2.25rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.parents-tribute-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
}

.parents-photo-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.parents-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-spring);
}

.parents-photo-wrapper:hover .parents-photo {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.parents-photo-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0.75rem;
  left: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(20, 18, 16, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FAF8F5;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.photo-expand-hint {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.75rem;
  right: 0.75rem;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(20, 18, 16, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FAF8F5;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.85);
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.gallery-item:hover .photo-expand-hint,
.gallery-item:focus-visible .photo-expand-hint {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

.parents-tribute-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.tribute-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.tribute-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.tribute-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-left: 2.5px solid var(--accent-gold);
  padding-left: 1rem;
}

.tribute-sub {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.career-milestones {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin: 3.5rem 0 2.5rem;
}

.milestone-item {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.4rem 1.2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.milestone-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.milestone-item::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 1.2rem;
  right: 1.2rem;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 0 0 3px 3px;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.milestone-item:hover::before {
  background: var(--accent-terracotta);
}

.milestone-current::before {
  background: var(--accent-terracotta);
}

.milestone-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.milestone-item h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.milestone-role {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.milestone-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

.story .text-link {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Work & Principles Section (High-Contrast Obsidian Panel)
   ========================================================================== */
.work {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--text-light);
  padding-top: clamp(6rem, 10vw, 10rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(6rem, 10vw, 10rem);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.work-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.work .section-headline {
  color: var(--text-light);
  max-width: 780px;
}

.work-intro {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

.work-intro p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

.principles {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.principle-card {
  background: var(--bg-dark-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.principle-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: var(--bg-dark-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--border-dark-hover);
}

.principle-index {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.principle-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.principle-card p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

.work-cta-row {
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Environments Where I Thrive (Leadership Standards)
   ========================================================================== */
.thrive-block {
  margin-top: 5rem;
  padding-top: 4.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}

.thrive-header {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.thrive-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.thrive-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.thrive-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

.thrive-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.thrive-item {
  background: var(--bg-dark-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.thrive-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: var(--bg-dark-card-hover);
  border-color: rgba(229, 169, 60, 0.4);
}

.thrive-item-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.thrive-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.thrive-item h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-light);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.thrive-item p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Life & Passions Section (Editorial Storytelling)
   ========================================================================== */
.life-section {
  padding-top: clamp(6rem, 10vw, 10rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(6rem, 10vw, 10rem);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.life-intro-block {
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.life-headline-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: baseline;
}

.life-lead {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

/* Featured Passion 01: Family & the Open Road */
.family-feature-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.family-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
}

.family-feature-badge,
.memoir-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.family-feature-badge .badge-dot,
.memoir-badge .badge-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-terracotta);
}

.family-feature-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--text-ink);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.family-feature-lead {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-ink);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.family-feature-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.family-feature-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

.meta-pill {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.meta-pill strong {
  color: var(--text-ink);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Dual Photo Frame Visuals */
.family-feature-visuals {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.story-photo-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.story-photo-frame:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
}

.story-photo-frame:first-child {
  transform: translateY(12px);
}

.story-photo-frame:first-child:hover {
  transform: translateY(8px);
}

.story-photo-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-spring);
}

.story-photo-frame:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Passions Editorial Grid */
.passions-editorial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.passion-editorial-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.passion-editorial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
}

.passion-card-visual {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.passion-card-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-spring);
}

.passion-card-visual:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.passion-card-body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.passion-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.passion-card-header h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--text-ink);
  margin: 0;
}

.passion-num-tag {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.passion-editorial-card p {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin: 0;
}

.passion-editorial-card.text-card {
  padding: 0.5rem;
  justify-content: center;
}

.passion-editorial-card.text-card .passion-card-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Editorial Memoir & Passions Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.life-memoir-flow {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.25rem;
}

.photo-stamp {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0.75rem;
  left: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(20, 18, 16, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FAF8F5;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VERSION 3: EDITORIAL MEMOIR (COMBINED STORY CHAPTERS & MAGAZINE)
   ========================================================================== */
.memoir-chapter-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.memoir-chapter-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
}

.memoir-chapter-header {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 820px;
}

.memoir-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.memoir-lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin: 0;
}

.memoir-triptych-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.memoir-photo-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.memoir-photo-frame:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
}

.memoir-photo-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-spring);
}

.memoir-photo-frame:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.memoir-feature-card {
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

/* Lightbox Modal */
.lightbox-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
}

.lightbox-modal.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.lightbox-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(14, 12, 10, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.lightbox-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 92vw;
  max-height: 92vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -3.5rem;
  right: 0;
  color: #FAF8F5;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.lightbox-close:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.lightbox-content {
  background: var(--bg-dark-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  max-height: 84vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.lightbox-img {
  max-width: 88vw;
  max-height: 66vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  background: #000000;
}

.lightbox-caption-box {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  background: var(--bg-dark-card);
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.lightbox-caption-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.lightbox-caption-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
}
}

.passion-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-canvas);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.passion-icon svg {
  display: block;
}

.passion-card:hover .passion-icon {
  background: var(--accent-terracotta);
  border-color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.passion-content h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.passion-content p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.interests-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.interests-pills span {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-ink);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: default;
}

.interests-pills span:hover {
  background: var(--text-ink);
  color: var(--bg-canvas);
  border-color: var(--text-ink);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Right Now Section (Live Radar)
   ========================================================================== */
.now {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem);
}

.now-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.live-radar {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.radar-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-terracotta);
  position: relative;
}

.radar-dot::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(217, 83, 47, 0.4);
  animation: radarPulse 2s infinite ease-out;
}

.radar-text {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

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

.now-col {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.now-col:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.now-tag {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.now-col p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact Section
   ========================================================================== */
.contact {
  background: var(--accent-terracotta);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding-top: clamp(6rem, 10vw, 9.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(6rem, 10vw, 9.5rem);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin: 0 clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 6rem) clamp(3rem, 6vw, 6rem);
}

.contact-box {
  max-width: 840px;
}

.contact-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6.5vw, 5.8rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.contact-lead {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.contact-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Site Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 2.75rem clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 6rem);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}

.footer-left p {
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-sub {
  color: var(--text-light-muted) !important;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.lightbox-caption-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

.passion-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-canvas);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.passion-content h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.passion-content p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.interests-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.interests-pills span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.interests-pills span:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Animations
   ========================================================================== */
@keyframes radarPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { transform: scale(2.6); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .career-milestones {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .life-headline-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .family-feature-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .chapter-story-block {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .stage-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .story-photo-frame:first-child {
    transform: none;
  }

  .story-photo-frame:first-child:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }

  .work-intro {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .principles {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .menu-button {
    display: block;
  }

  nav {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 84px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--bg-canvas);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 2rem clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 6rem);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    z-index: 99;
  }

  nav.is-open {
    display: flex;
    animation: navSlideDown 0.25s var(--ease-spring);
  }

  @keyframes navSlideDown {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  .hero {
    min-height: auto;
    padding-top: 3.5rem;
  }

  .hero-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .hero-meta-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
  }

  .story {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .parents-tribute-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }

  .parents-photo-wrapper {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    max-height: 280px;
  }

  .career-milestones {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .family-feature-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .family-feature-visuals {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .memoir-chapter-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .memoir-triptych-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .passions-editorial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .thrive-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .now-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .contact {
    margin: 0 1rem 3rem;
    padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .site-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Private Preview Access Gate Screen
   ========================================================================== */
body.gate-locked {
  overflow: hidden;
}

body.gate-locked > *:not(#access-gate) {
  filter: blur(14px);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  transition: filter 0.5s var(--ease-spring);
}

.access-gate {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease-spring), visibility 0.5s ease;
}

.access-gate.is-unlocked {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.gate-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, rgba(35, 30, 26, 0.96) 0%, rgba(18, 16, 14, 0.98) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
}

.gate-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 460px;
  background: #1C1917;
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 169, 60, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem) clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 40px rgba(194, 93, 63, 0.08);
  text-align: center;
  animation: gateCardPop 0.45s var(--ease-spring);
}

@keyframes gateCardPop {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.94) translateY(12px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
  }
}

.gate-card.shake {
  animation: gateShake 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes gateShake {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); }
  20%, 60% { transform: translateX(-8px); }
  40%, 80% { transform: translateX(8px); }
}

.gate-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(194, 93, 63, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(194, 93, 63, 0.28);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.gate-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-terracotta);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-terracotta);
}

.gate-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #FAF8F5;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.gate-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.gate-prompt {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.gate-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.gate-input-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.gate-input {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(14, 12, 10, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.9rem 3rem 0.9rem 1.15rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #FAF8F5;
  outline: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.gate-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(194, 93, 63, 0.2);
  background: rgba(14, 12, 10, 0.95);
}

.gate-input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.35);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.gate-toggle-btn {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0.75rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.45);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.4rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.gate-toggle-btn:hover {
  color: #FAF8F5;
}

.gate-error {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #F87171;
  margin: -0.25rem 0 0.25rem;
  min-height: 1.25rem;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.gate-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--accent-terracotta);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(194, 93, 63, 0.3);
}

.gate-submit-btn:hover {
  background: #B35235;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(194, 93, 63, 0.4);
}

.gate-submit-btn .btn-arrow {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.gate-submit-btn:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.gate-footer {
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(245, 242, 235, 0.4);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   03. Selected Projects & Technical Highlights
   ========================================================================== */
.projects {
  padding-top: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem);
  background-color: var(--bg-canvas);
  position: relative;
}

.projects-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.projects-intro-block {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.projects-intro-text {
  max-width: 720px;
}

.projects-lead {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

/* Projects Filter Bar */
.projects-filter-bar {
  display: inline-flex;
  background-color: rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.35rem;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.project-filter-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
}

.project-filter-pill .filter-count {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.1rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.06);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.project-filter-pill:hover {
  color: var(--text-ink);
  background-color: rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.04);
}

.project-filter-pill.active {
  background-color: var(--text-ink);
  color: var(--text-light);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.15);
}

.project-filter-pill.active .filter-count {
  background-color: rgba(250, 248, 245, 0.2);
  color: var(--text-light);
}

/* Projects Grid Layout */
.projects-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

/* Project Card Base */
.project-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.project-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
}

.project-card.is-hidden {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Badges & Category Header */
.project-card-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.category-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
}

.enterprise-tag {
  background-color: rgba(217, 83, 47, 0.08);
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
}

.independent-tag {
  background-color: rgba(61, 89, 72, 0.09);
  color: var(--accent-sage);
}

.status-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.status-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.green-dot {
  background-color: #22C55E;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.18);
}

.blue-dot {
  background-color: #3B82F6;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.18);
}

.gold-dot {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(229, 169, 60, 0.2);
}

/* Card Content Typography */
.project-header-group {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.project-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-ink);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.project-role-tag {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
}

.project-summary {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

/* Domain Subcards Grid (Personio) */
.domain-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.domain-subcard {
  background-color: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.domain-subcard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.15);
}

.domain-header {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.domain-badge {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.domain-subcard h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-ink);
}

.domain-subcard p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

/* Modernization Comparison Grid (Ascentis) */
.modernization-comparison-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.modernization-box {
  background-color: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.35rem;
}

.before-box {
  border-left: 3px solid #94A3B8;
}

.after-box {
  border-left: 3px solid #22C55E;
  background-color: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.03);
}

.mod-phase-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.mod-phase-highlight {
  color: #16A34A;
}

.modernization-box h4 {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.modernization-box p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

.modernization-arrow {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Project Pods Grid (Plan Ceibal) */
.project-pods-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.pod-item {
  background-color: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.pod-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(28, 25, 23, 0.15);
}

.pod-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.pod-info h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.pod-info p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

/* Architecture Spec Box */
.architecture-spec-box {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  background-color: #181513;
  color: var(--text-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
}

.spec-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.spec-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.spec-value {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

/* Independent Projects Grid & Cards */
.independent-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
}

.independent-card-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.tech-stack-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.tech-chip {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.project-action-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.button-project-link {
  background-color: var(--text-ink);
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.button-project-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.live-url-hint {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.badge-subtle {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Recruiter & Client Value Proposition Banner */
.projects-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C1917 0%, #292524 100%);
  color: var(--text-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.projects-cta-banner::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(229, 169, 60, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-banner-content {
  max-width: 680px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.cta-desc {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

.cta-banner-actions {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Projects Section Responsive Media Queries
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .domain-cards-grid,
  .project-pods-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .modernization-comparison-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .modernization-arrow {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
  }

  .architecture-spec-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .projects-cta-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .projects-intro-block {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .projects-filter-bar {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
    overflow-x: auto;
  }

  .project-filter-pill {
    padding: 0.45rem 0.8rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .project-card-badge-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Dual Tribute Cards (Roots & Wings - Option 3)
   ========================================================================== */
.tribute-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  margin: 2.75rem 0 2.25rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.roots-tribute-card {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-terracotta);
}

.wings-tribute-card {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-gold);
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(229, 169, 60, 0.03), var(--bg-card));
  margin: 2.5rem 0 3.5rem;
}

.tribute-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
}

.tribute-photo-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  background: var(--bg-card-subtle);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.tribute-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-spring);
}

.tribute-photo-wrapper:hover .tribute-photo {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.tribute-photo-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0.75rem;
  left: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(20, 18, 16, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FAF8F5;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.tribute-card-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.tribute-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-terracotta);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.wings-tribute-card .tribute-eyebrow {
  color: var(--accent-gold-hover);
}

.tribute-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.8rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-ink);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.tribute-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--border-medium);
  padding-left: 1rem;
}

.tribute-sub {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

.tribute-meta-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .tribute-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
}