/* ===========================================================
   I BUY REAL ESTATE — Careers page — restyled to match the
   "Explore Areas" cinematic design system (areas.css). Same
   tokens, same type system, same component language. Content,
   copy, images, links and CTAs are unchanged from the original
   careers page — only the visual language and motion changed.
   =========================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Fraunces:opsz,wght@9..144,400;9..144,500;9..144,600;9..144,700;9..144,800&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root{
  --green-dk:   #153A22;
  --green-dk2:  #1F4A2C;
  --ink-deep:   #0B1F14;
  --mint:       #4FBD64;
  --mint-soft:  #7ED78E;
  --gold:       #C6A15B;
  --gold-soft:  #E4CFA0;
  --paper:      #FFFDF9;
  --paper-alt:  #F4EFE4;
  --ink:        #161A16;
  --ink-soft:   #5E655C;
  --line:       #E7E0D2;
  --radius: 22px;
  --radius-sm: 12px;
  --maxw: 1240px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}

*{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }
body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--paper);
  color:var(--ink);
  font-family:'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  font-size:16.5px;
  line-height:1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  position:relative;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
body::before{
  content:""; position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:2000; pointer-events:none;
  opacity:.035; mix-blend-mode:overlay;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='140' height='140'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
h1,h2,h3,h4{ font-family:'Fraunces', Georgia, serif; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:-0.02em; margin:0 0 .4em; }
p{ margin:0 0 1em; }
.wrap{ max-width:var(--maxw); margin:0 auto; padding:0 32px; }
.eyebrow{
  font-size:11.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.22em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:14px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
}
.eyebrow::before{ content:""; width:22px; height:1px; background:var(--gold); display:inline-block; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *{ animation-duration:.001ms !important; transition-duration:.001ms !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important; }
}

/* ---------- header ---------- */
.site-header{
  background:rgba(255,253,249,.86);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:100;
  transition:box-shadow .25s var(--ease), padding .25s var(--ease), transform .4s var(--ease), background .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease);
}
.site-header.scrolled{ box-shadow:0 4px 24px rgba(11,31,20,.10); }
.site-header.on-dark{
  background: rgba(11,31,20,.32);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px) saturate(140%);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
}
.site-header .bar{
  max-width:1360px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 32px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  height:92px;
  transition:height .25s var(--ease);
}
.site-header.scrolled .bar{ height:70px; }
.logo{ display:flex; align-items:center; }
.logo-img{ height:38px; width:auto; display:block; transition:height .25s var(--ease), filter .3s; }
.site-header.scrolled .logo-img{ height:32px; }
.site-header.on-dark .logo-img{ filter:brightness(0) invert(1); }

.header-nav{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:28px; }
.header-nav .nav-links{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:24px; }
.header-nav a{ font-size:14px; font-weight:500; color:var(--ink); position:relative; padding:4px 0; white-space:nowrap; }
.header-nav a::after{ content:""; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; width:0; height:1.5px; background:var(--gold); transition:width .25s var(--ease); }
.header-nav a:hover::after{ width:100%; }
.header-nav .divider{ width:1px; height:20px; background:rgba(22,26,22,.22); }
.site-header.on-dark .header-nav a{ color:#fff; }
.site-header.on-dark .header-nav a::after{ background:var(--gold-soft); }
.site-header.on-dark .divider{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.38); }

.nav-more{ position:relative; }
.nav-more > span{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:4px; cursor:pointer; font-size:14px; font-weight:500; }
.nav-more .chev{ width:11px; height:11px; transition:transform .2s var(--ease); }
.nav-more:hover .chev, .nav-more:focus-within .chev{ transform:rotate(180deg); }
.nav-more .dropdown{
  position:absolute; top:100%; left:0; margin-top:14px;
  background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow:0 20px 44px rgba(11,31,20,.16);
  min-width:190px; padding:8px; opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transform:translateY(6px);
  transition:opacity .18s var(--ease), transform .18s var(--ease), visibility .18s;
}
.nav-more:hover .dropdown, .nav-more:focus-within .dropdown{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:translateY(0); }
.nav-more .dropdown a{ display:block; padding:9px 12px; font-size:14px; border-radius:8px; }
.nav-more .dropdown a::after{ display:none; }
.nav-more .dropdown a:hover{ background:var(--paper-alt); }
.site-header.on-dark .nav-more > span{ color:#fff; }

.wa-header-btn{
  width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--ink-deep); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  flex-shrink:0; transition:transform .2s var(--ease), background .2s;
}
.wa-header-btn svg{ width:19px; height:19px; fill:#fff; }
.wa-header-btn:hover{ transform:scale(1.08); background:var(--gold); }
.site-header.on-dark .wa-header-btn{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.14); }
.site-header.on-dark .wa-header-btn:hover{ background:var(--gold); }

.nav-toggle{ display:none; background:none; border:0; cursor:pointer; padding:6px; }
.nav-toggle svg{ width:24px; height:24px; color:var(--green-dk); }
.site-header.on-dark .nav-toggle svg{ color:#fff; }
@media (max-width:980px){
  .header-nav .nav-links{
    display:none; position:absolute; top:100%; left:0; right:0;
    background:var(--paper); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); flex-direction:column;
    align-items:flex-start; gap:0; padding:6px 0; box-shadow:0 12px 24px rgba(11,31,20,.1);
    max-height:80vh; overflow-y:auto;
  }
  .header-nav .nav-links.mobile-open{ display:flex; }
  .header-nav .nav-links a{ width:100%; padding:14px 28px; color:var(--ink) !important; }
  .header-nav .nav-links a::after{ display:none; }
  .header-nav .nav-links .divider{ display:none; }
  .header-nav .nav-more{ width:100%; }
  .header-nav .nav-more > span{ width:100%; padding:14px 28px; color:var(--ink) !important; }
  .header-nav .nav-more .dropdown{ position:static; box-shadow:none; border:0; margin-top:0; opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:none; display:none; padding-left:14px; }
  .header-nav .nav-more:hover .dropdown, .header-nav .nav-more:focus-within .dropdown{ display:block; }
  .nav-toggle{ display:block; }
  .site-header.header-hidden{ transform:none; }
}

/* ---------- reveal / scroll cue ---------- */
.reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(26px); transition:opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease); }
.reveal.in{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
.reveal-stagger.in > *{ transition-delay:calc(var(--i,0) * 90ms); }

/* ---------- career hero ---------- */
.career-hero{ position:relative; color:#fff; min-height:min(88vh,760px); display:flex; align-items:flex-end; overflow:hidden; }
.career-hero .bg{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; }
.career-hero .bg img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:center 20%; transform:scale(1.06); filter:saturate(1.06) contrast(1.03); }
.no-js-zoom .career-hero .bg img{ animation:hero-zoom 18s ease-out forwards; }
@keyframes hero-zoom{ from{ transform:scale(1.1);} to{ transform:scale(1);} }
.career-hero .bg::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,31,20,.2) 0%, rgba(11,31,20,.52) 55%, rgba(8,22,14,.94) 100%);
}
.career-hero .content{ position:relative; z-index:1; width:100%; padding:74px 0 50px; }
.career-hero .eyebrow{ color:var(--gold-soft); }
.career-hero .eyebrow::before{ background:var(--gold-soft); }
.career-hero h1{ color:#fff; font-size:clamp(38px,6vw,68px); max-width:16ch; line-height:1.04; margin-bottom:16px; }
.career-hero h1 em{ font-style:italic; color:var(--gold-soft); }
.career-hero .lede{ max-width:46ch; font-size:16.5px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.74); margin-bottom:30px; }
.career-hero .hero-actions{ display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:38px; }
.career-hero::before{
  content:"Scroll"; position:absolute; right:34px; bottom:30px; z-index:2;
  writing-mode:vertical-rl; text-orientation:mixed;
  font-size:10.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.28em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
  animation:scroll-pulse 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.career-hero::after{ content:""; position:absolute; right:39px; bottom:76px; width:1px; height:34px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.35); z-index:2; }
@keyframes scroll-pulse{ 0%,100%{ opacity:.35; } 50%{ opacity:.85; } }
@media (max-width:640px){ .career-hero::before, .career-hero::after{ display:none; } }

.stats{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:0; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); padding-top:22px; }
.stat{ padding-right:40px; margin-right:40px; border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.32); }
.stat:last-child{ border-right:none; }
.stat b{ display:block; font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:30px; font-weight:600; color:#fff; }
.stat span{ display:block; font-size:12.5px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.65); max-width:20ch; margin-top:5px; }
@media (max-width:640px){ .stat{ padding-right:22px; margin-right:22px; } }

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
a.btn{
  background:var(--gold); color:var(--ink-deep); font-weight:700; font-size:13.5px; letter-spacing:.03em;
  padding:15px 30px; border-radius:100px; border:1px solid var(--gold);
  transition:background .2s, color .2s, transform .2s, border-color .2s; display:inline-block;
}
a.btn:hover{ background:transparent; color:#fff; border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
.no-magnetic a.btn:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); }
a.btn-outline{
  background:transparent; color:#fff; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  font-size:13.5px; font-weight:600; padding:14.5px 28px; border-radius:100px;
  transition:border-color .2s, color .2s, transform .2s; display:inline-block;
}
a.btn-outline:hover{ border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--gold-soft); }
.no-magnetic a.btn-outline:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); }

/* ---------- generic content blocks ---------- */
.block{ padding:76px 0; }
.block.alt{ background:var(--paper-alt); }
.block.dark{ background:var(--ink-deep); color:#fff; }
.block.dark .eyebrow{ color:var(--gold-soft); }
.block.dark .eyebrow::before{ background:var(--gold-soft); }
.block.dark h2{ color:#fff; }
.block h2{ font-size:clamp(28px,3.8vw,42px); }
.block h2 em{ font-style:italic; color:var(--gold); }
.block.dark h2 em{ color:var(--mint-soft); }
.two-col{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr; gap:56px; align-items:start; }
@media (max-width:780px){ .two-col{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.body-copy p{ font-size:17px; color:var(--ink); }
.body-copy p:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
.lede-wide{ max-width:70ch; font-size:16px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:10px; }
.block.dark .lede-wide{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.55); }

/* ---------- founder callout / quote ---------- */
.callout{ background:var(--ink-deep); border-left:3px solid var(--gold); padding:32px 34px; border-radius:0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0; }
.callout .eyebrow{ color:var(--gold-soft); }
.callout .eyebrow::before{ background:var(--gold-soft); }
.callout blockquote{ font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-style:italic; font-size:clamp(19px,2vw,23px); line-height:1.5; color:#fff; margin:0 0 18px; padding:0; border:none; }
.callout .attr{ font-size:13.5px; font-weight:600; color:#fff; margin-bottom:2px; }
.callout .role{ font-size:12.5px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.55); margin-bottom:16px; }
.callout .link{ font-size:13px; font-weight:600; color:var(--gold-soft); border-bottom:1px solid rgba(228,207,160,.4); padding-bottom:2px; }
@media (min-width:901px){ .two-col .founder-side{ position:sticky; top:118px; align-self:start; } }

.founder-side .stat-cards{ margin-top:0; }
.founder-side .chips{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-top:16px; }

.chip{
  border:1px solid var(--gold-soft); background:rgba(198,161,91,.08);
  padding:6px 14px; border-radius:100px; font-size:11px; font-weight:600; color:var(--gold);
  letter-spacing:.04em;
}

/* ---------- stat-cards (reused: hero stats bar duplicate, founder box, team box) ---------- */
.stat-cards{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(150px,1fr)); gap:1px; background:var(--line); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-sm); overflow:hidden; }
.stat-cards .card{ background:var(--paper); padding:22px 18px; text-align:center; transition:background .25s; }
.block.dark .stat-cards{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.block.dark .stat-cards .card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.03); }
.stat-cards .card b{ display:block; font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,34px); font-weight:600; color:var(--green-dk); line-height:1.05; letter-spacing:-0.01em; }
.block.dark .stat-cards .card b{ color:var(--mint-soft); }
.stat-cards .card span{ display:block; font-size:11.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:8px; line-height:1.4; }
.block.dark .stat-cards .card span{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.5); }

/* ---------- landmark-grid (VALUES: D.E.A.L. image-overlay cards) ---------- */
.landmark-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:20px; margin-top:12px; }
@media (max-width:980px){ .landmark-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .landmark-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.landmark{
  position:relative; aspect-ratio:3/4; border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden;
  transition:box-shadow .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease);
  background:var(--paper-alt);
}
.landmark:hover{ box-shadow:0 22px 44px rgba(11,31,20,.22); transform:translateY(-5px); }
.landmark .thumb{ position:absolute; inset:0; aspect-ratio:auto; background:none; }
.landmark .thumb img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .6s var(--ease); filter:saturate(1.05) contrast(1.02); }
.landmark:hover .thumb img{ transform:scale(1.09); }
.landmark::after{ content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 34%, rgba(8,22,14,.92) 100%); pointer-events:none; }
.landmark .cap{ position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; padding:20px 18px; z-index:1; }
.landmark .letter{ font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:34px; font-weight:600; color:var(--gold-soft); line-height:1; margin-bottom:8px; }
.landmark h4{ font-size:15px; margin-bottom:6px; color:#fff; letter-spacing:.03em; text-transform:uppercase; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-weight:700; }
.landmark p{ font-size:12.5px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.72); line-height:1.5; margin:0; }

/* ---------- project-list (BENEFITS: image-overlay cards on dark bg section) ---------- */
.benefits-bg{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.benefits-bg .bg{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; }
.benefits-bg .bg img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.benefits-bg .bg::after{ content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11,31,20,.86), rgba(8,22,14,.94)); }
.benefits-bg > .wrap{ position:relative; z-index:1; }

.project-list{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; margin-top:12px; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .project-list{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:600px){ .project-list{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.project{
  position:relative; aspect-ratio:4/3.6; border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--paper-alt);
  transition:box-shadow .3s var(--ease), transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.project:hover{ box-shadow:0 22px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.35); transform:translateY(-5px); }
.project .thumb{ position:absolute; inset:0; aspect-ratio:auto; background:none; }
.project .thumb img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .6s var(--ease); filter:saturate(1.05) contrast(1.02); }
.project:hover .thumb img{ transform:scale(1.08); }
.project::after{ content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 30%, rgba(8,22,14,.94) 100%); pointer-events:none; }
.project .cap{ position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; padding:22px 22px 24px; z-index:1; }
.project .kind{ font-size:10.5px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-soft); margin-bottom:8px; display:block; font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-style:italic; }
.project h4{ font-size:18px; margin-bottom:7px; color:#fff; }
.project p{ font-size:13px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.72); margin:0; line-height:1.5; }

/* ---------- certs (text-only cards) ---------- */
.cert-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:16px; margin-top:12px; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .cert-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .cert-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.cert-card{
  background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  padding:26px 22px; transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s;
}
.cert-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:0 18px 36px rgba(11,31,20,.12); border-color:transparent; }
.cert-card .abbr{ font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-style:italic; font-size:30px; color:var(--gold); line-height:1; margin-bottom:12px; }
.cert-card h5{ font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-weight:600; font-size:15.5px; margin:0 0 6px; color:var(--green-dk); }
.cert-card p{ font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:0; line-height:1.55; }

/* ---------- agent stories: case-card w/ avatar ---------- */
.stories-layout{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr; gap:28px; align-items:stretch; margin-top:12px; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .stories-layout{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.story-cards{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:20px; }
.case-card{
  background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  padding:28px 26px; transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.case-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 18px 36px rgba(11,31,20,.12); }
.case-card .person{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; margin-bottom:16px; }
.case-card .avatar{ width:50px; height:50px; border-radius:50%; overflow:hidden; flex-shrink:0; border:2px solid var(--gold-soft); }
.case-card .avatar img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.case-card .person-name{ font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-weight:600; font-size:15.5px; color:var(--green-dk); }
.case-card .person-role{ font-size:12px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:2px; }
.case-card blockquote{ font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-style:italic; font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.55; color:var(--ink); margin:0; padding:0; border:none; }

.sold-panel{
  position:relative; border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; min-height:340px;
  display:flex; align-items:flex-end;
}
.sold-panel .thumb{ position:absolute; inset:0; }
.sold-panel .thumb img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; filter:saturate(1.05) contrast(1.02); transition:transform .7s var(--ease); }
.sold-panel:hover .thumb img{ transform:scale(1.06); }
.sold-panel::after{ content:none; }
.sold-panel .cap{ position:relative; z-index:1; padding:30px 28px; color:#fff; }
.sold-panel .sold-num{ font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:clamp(30px,3.4vw,42px); font-weight:600; color:var(--gold-soft); line-height:1.05; }
.sold-panel .sold-label{ font-size:13.5px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.8); margin-top:6px; line-height:1.4; }
.sold-panel .sold-caption{ display:inline-block; font-size:11.5px; color:#fff; letter-spacing:.04em; text-transform:uppercase; background:rgba(8,22,14,.72); backdrop-filter:blur(6px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px); padding:8px 14px; border-radius:100px; }

/* ---------- feature block (personal brand) ---------- */
.feature{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:0; border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(11,31,20,.1); }
.feature .img{ aspect-ratio:4/3; overflow:hidden; position:relative; }
.feature .img img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .8s var(--ease); filter:saturate(1.05) contrast(1.02); }
.feature:hover .img img{ transform:scale(1.06); }
.feature .img .tag{ position:absolute; left:18px; bottom:18px; z-index:1; background:rgba(11,31,20,.55); backdrop-filter:blur(4px); color:#fff; font-size:11.5px; font-weight:600; padding:8px 14px; border-radius:100px; letter-spacing:.03em; }
.feature .txt{ padding:44px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; background:var(--paper); }
.feature .txt p{ font-size:15.5px; }
@media (max-width:820px){ .feature{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } .feature .img{ aspect-ratio:16/9; } }

.photo-pair{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; margin-top:16px; }
.photo-pair figure{ margin:0; overflow:hidden; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); position:relative; }
.photo-pair img{ width:100%; aspect-ratio:4/3; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .7s var(--ease); filter:saturate(1.05) contrast(1.02); }
.photo-pair figure:hover img{ transform:scale(1.07); }
.photo-pair figcaption{ position:absolute; left:12px; bottom:12px; font-size:11.5px; font-weight:600; color:#fff; background:rgba(11,31,20,.55); backdrop-filter:blur(4px); padding:6px 12px; border-radius:100px; }
@media (max-width:600px){ .photo-pair{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.yt-card{
  display:block; margin-top:26px; border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--paper); transition:border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s, transform .3s var(--ease);
  box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(11,31,20,.1);
}
.yt-card:hover{ border-color:var(--gold-soft); box-shadow:0 26px 60px rgba(11,31,20,.16); transform:translateY(-3px); }
.yt-thumb-img{ position:relative; width:100%; aspect-ratio:16/9; overflow:hidden; background:var(--ink-deep); }
.yt-thumb-img img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .6s var(--ease); }
.yt-card:hover .yt-thumb-img img{ transform:scale(1.04); }
.yt-play{ position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; background:rgba(11,31,20,.22); transition:background .3s; }
.yt-card:hover .yt-play{ background:rgba(11,31,20,.1); }
.yt-play-btn{ width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(255,255,255,.94); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:20px; color:var(--ink-deep); box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.3); transition:transform .3s var(--ease); }
.yt-card:hover .yt-play-btn{ transform:scale(1.08); }
.yt-card > div:last-child{ padding:20px 22px 22px; }
.yt-info-title{ font-size:16px; font-weight:600; font-family:'Fraunces',serif; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:6px; line-height:1.35; }
.yt-info-sub{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.5; }

/* ---------- team / nationalities ---------- */
.flag-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(7,1fr); gap:1px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-radius:var(--radius-sm); overflow:hidden; margin-top:28px; }
@media (max-width:820px){ .flag-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); } }
@media (max-width:480px){ .flag-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); } }
.flag-item{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.02); padding:18px 12px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:6px; transition:background .25s; }
.flag-item:hover{ background:rgba(126,215,142,.1); }
.flag-item.home{ background:rgba(198,161,91,.12); }
.flag-emoji{ font-size:26px; line-height:1; }
.flag-name{ font-size:11px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-weight:500; text-align:center; }
.flag-badge{ font-size:9px; color:var(--gold-soft); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.06em; font-weight:700; }

/* ---------- culture gallery (masonry + video reel) ---------- */
.culture-gallery{ column-count:4; column-gap:14px; margin-top:12px; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .culture-gallery{ column-count:3; } }
@media (max-width:640px){ .culture-gallery{ column-count:2; column-gap:10px; } }
.cg-item{ break-inside:avoid; margin-bottom:14px; overflow:hidden; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); }
.cg-item img{ width:100%; height:auto; display:block; transition:transform .5s var(--ease); cursor:zoom-in; filter:saturate(1.05) contrast(1.02); }
.cg-item:hover img{ transform:scale(1.045); }
.cg-item.cg-reel{ position:relative; }
.reel-frame{
  position:relative; width:100%; aspect-ratio:9/16; background:var(--ink-deep);
  border-radius:22px; border:6px solid var(--ink-deep); box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(11,31,20,.24);
  overflow:hidden; cursor:pointer;
}
.reel-frame video{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
.reel-notch{ position:absolute; top:8px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); width:68px; height:16px; background:var(--ink-deep); border-radius:10px; z-index:3; }
.reel-play{ position:absolute; inset:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; background:rgba(11,31,20,.28); transition:opacity .3s ease; z-index:2; }
.reel-play-btn{ width:56px; height:56px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(255,255,255,.94); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; box-shadow:0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.28); transition:transform .2s; }
.reel-frame:hover .reel-play-btn{ transform:scale(1.06); }
.reel-play-btn svg{ width:20px; height:20px; fill:var(--ink-deep); margin-left:3px; }
.reel-sound-badge{ position:absolute; top:20px; right:14px; z-index:2; background:rgba(11,31,20,.55); color:#fff; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; padding:4px 9px; border-radius:20px; letter-spacing:.05em; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:4px; }
.reel-sound-badge svg{ width:11px; height:11px; fill:#fff; }
.reel-label{ position:absolute; bottom:14px; left:14px; right:14px; z-index:2; color:#fff; font-size:12px; font-weight:600; text-shadow:0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.55); }
.reel-frame.playing .reel-play, .reel-frame.playing .reel-sound-badge, .reel-frame.playing .reel-label{ opacity:0; pointer-events:none; }
.reel-play, .reel-sound-badge, .reel-label{ transition:opacity .25s ease; }

/* ---------- lightbox ---------- */
.lb{ position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:9999; background:rgba(8,22,14,.96); display:none; align-items:center; justify-content:center; cursor:zoom-out; }
.lb.open{ display:flex; }
.lb-img{ max-width:92vw; max-height:92vh; object-fit:contain; border-radius:4px; box-shadow:0 8px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.6); cursor:default; }
.lb-close{ position:fixed; top:20px; right:28px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.8); font-size:36px; line-height:1; cursor:pointer; z-index:10000; font-weight:200; user-select:none; }
.lb-close:hover{ color:#fff; }
.lb-prev,.lb-next{ position:fixed; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%); color:rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size:48px; font-weight:200; cursor:pointer; z-index:10000; padding:20px; user-select:none; line-height:1; }
.lb-prev{ left:8px; } .lb-next{ right:8px; }
.lb-prev:hover,.lb-next:hover{ color:#fff; }
.lb-counter{ position:fixed; bottom:20px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); color:rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.1em; }

/* ---------- roles list (text-only project cards) ---------- */
.role-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:1px; background:var(--line); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius-sm); overflow:hidden; margin-top:12px; }
.role-item{ background:var(--paper); padding:22px 26px; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; transition:background .2s; }
.role-item:hover{ background:var(--paper-alt); }
.role-item:hover .role-arrow{ transform:translateX(5px); color:var(--gold); }
.role-name{ font-size:15px; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink); font-family:'Fraunces',serif; }
.role-name.open{ color:var(--green-dk); }
.role-loc{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:3px; }
.role-arrow{ font-size:16px; color:var(--ink-soft); transition:transform .25s var(--ease), color .25s; }

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.cta{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 92% 15%, rgba(198,161,91,.24), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink-deep), var(--green-dk));
  color:#fff; border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:64px 56px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; text-align:center; gap:22px;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.cta h2{ margin:0; font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,44px); color:#fff; position:relative; }
.cta p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.68); font-size:15.5px; max-width:50ch; margin:0; position:relative; }
.cta .btn-group{ display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; position:relative; justify-content:center; margin-top:6px; }

/* ---------- panel slider (kept as its own interactive component,
   re-themed to the ink-deep/gold/Fraunces palette) ---------- */
.panel-slider-section{ position:relative; background:var(--ink-deep); overflow:hidden; }
.panel-slider-track{ display:flex; width:400%; transition:transform 1s var(--ease); will-change:transform; }
.panel-slide{ width:25%; min-height:100vh; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:flex-start; padding:80px 8vw; position:relative; box-sizing:border-box; flex-shrink:0; }
.panel-slide-bg{ position:absolute; inset:0; transition:opacity .8s; }
.panel-slide:nth-child(1) .panel-slide-bg{ background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(198,161,91,.16) 0%, transparent 65%); }
.panel-slide:nth-child(2) .panel-slide-bg{ background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 75% 50%, rgba(79,189,100,.14) 0%, transparent 65%); }
.panel-slide:nth-child(3) .panel-slide-bg{ background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 40% 60%, rgba(126,215,142,.12) 0%, transparent 65%); }
.panel-slide:nth-child(4) .panel-slide-bg{ background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 40%, rgba(198,161,91,.16) 0%, transparent 65%); }
.panel-content{ position:relative; z-index:1; max-width:700px; }
.panel-eyebrow{ font-size:11px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.25em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--mint-soft); margin-bottom:26px; opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px); transition:opacity .6s .1s, transform .6s .1s var(--ease); }
.panel-slide.ps-active .panel-eyebrow{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
.panel-big{ font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:clamp(48px,7.5vw,104px); line-height:.98; color:#fff; font-weight:600; opacity:0; transform:translateY(32px); transition:opacity .75s .18s, transform .75s .18s var(--ease); }
.panel-slide.ps-active .panel-big{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
.panel-big em{ font-style:italic; color:var(--gold-soft); }
.panel-sub{ font-size:clamp(14px,1.4vw,17px); color:rgba(255,255,255,.42); margin-top:30px; max-width:480px; line-height:1.75; opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px); transition:opacity .65s .3s, transform .65s .3s var(--ease); }
.panel-slide.ps-active .panel-sub{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
.panel-ui{ position:absolute; bottom:48px; left:0; right:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:20px; z-index:10; }
.panel-arrow{ width:48px; height:48px; border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15); border-radius:50%; background:rgba(255,255,255,.04); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; cursor:pointer; color:rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-size:18px; transition:border-color .2s,background .2s,color .2s; user-select:none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent; }
.panel-arrow:hover{ border-color:var(--gold-soft); color:var(--gold-soft); background:rgba(198,161,91,.08); }
.panel-arrow.disabled{ opacity:.25; pointer-events:none; }
.panel-dots{ display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:center; }
.panel-dot{ width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(255,255,255,.2); cursor:pointer; transition:background .3s,transform .3s,width .3s; -webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent; }
.panel-dot.active{ background:var(--gold-soft); transform:scale(1.3); width:20px; border-radius:3px; }
.panel-counter{ position:absolute; top:40px; right:48px; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.15em; color:rgba(255,255,255,.22); }
.panel-brand{ position:absolute; top:40px; left:48px; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.25em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(255,255,255,.25); }
@media (max-width:900px){
  .panel-slide{ padding:60px 6vw 120px; min-height:100svh; }
  .panel-counter{ right:20px; top:24px; }
  .panel-brand{ left:20px; top:24px; }
  .panel-ui{ bottom:32px; }
}

/* ---------- marquee ---------- */
.marquee-wrap{ border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--paper); padding:16px 0; overflow:hidden; }
.marquee-track{ display:flex; gap:0; animation:marquee 40s linear infinite; white-space:nowrap; width:max-content; }
.marquee-item{ font-size:13px; font-weight:500; color:var(--ink-soft); padding:0 28px; flex-shrink:0; letter-spacing:.04em; }
.marquee-sep{ color:var(--gold); font-size:13px; }
@keyframes marquee{ from{ transform:translateX(0); } to{ transform:translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
footer{ background:var(--ink-deep); color:rgba(255,255,255,.65); padding:44px 0; font-size:13.5px; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
footer .wrap{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:18px; }
footer a{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.75); font-weight:500; transition:color .2s; }
footer a:hover{ color:var(--gold-soft); }
.footer-logo{ font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.04em; color:rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.footer-copy{ font-size:12px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.35); }

/* ---------- floating WhatsApp button ---------- */
.wa-float{
  position:fixed; right:26px; bottom:26px; z-index:200;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:11px;
  padding:14px 22px 14px 15px; border-radius:100px;
  background:var(--ink-deep); color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(11,31,20,.38);
  transition:transform .2s var(--ease), box-shadow .2s, background .2s;
}
.wa-float svg{ width:27px; height:27px; flex-shrink:0; display:block; fill:#fff; }
.wa-float .label{ font-size:14px; font-weight:600; white-space:nowrap; letter-spacing:.01em; }
.wa-float:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); background:var(--gold); box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(198,161,91,.42); }
.wa-float{ animation:none; }
.wa-float.pulse-once{ animation:wa-glow-once 1.4s ease-out 1; }
@keyframes wa-glow-once{
  0%{ box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(11,31,20,.38); }
  45%{ box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(11,31,20,.38), 0 0 0 10px rgba(198,161,91,.16); }
  100%{ box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(11,31,20,.38); }
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .wa-float{ right:14px; bottom:14px; padding:12px 18px 12px 13px; gap:9px; }
  .wa-float svg{ width:23px; height:23px; }
  .wa-float .label{ font-size:12.5px; }
}
@media (max-width:400px){ .wa-float .label{ display:none; } .wa-float{ padding:14px; } }

/* ===========================================================
   CINEMATIC MOTION SYSTEM — additive layer (GSAP-driven)
   =========================================================== */
.line-mask{ display:block; overflow-y:hidden; overflow-x:visible; }
.line-inner{ display:block; will-change:transform; }
.photo-pair figure, .feature .img, .landmark .thumb, .project .thumb, .sold-panel .thumb{ will-change:clip-path; }
.photo-pair img, .feature .img img, .landmark .thumb img, .project .thumb img, .sold-panel .thumb img, .career-hero .bg img{ will-change:transform; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .site-header{ transition:none !important; }
  .site-header.header-hidden{ transform:none !important; }
  .line-mask,.line-inner{ overflow:visible !important; }
}

/* ---------- responsive: general sections ---------- */
@media (max-width:900px){
  .stories-layout{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .cta{ padding:48px 28px; }
}

/* Founder portrait */
.founder-photo{ margin:0; border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; aspect-ratio:4/5; background:var(--line); }
.founder-photo img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:center 30%; display:block; }