    /* ============================================================
       TOKENS
       ============================================================ */
    :root {
      --bg: #F0E3CA;          /* warm butter cream */
      --bg-soft: #E5C7B7;     /* dusty rose-cream — warm, ties to wine */
      --bg-deep: #2A0F14;     /* deep wine-black for dark sections */
      --paper: #F7ECD4;       /* lighter cream for cards */
      --ink: #1F0F11;         /* warm wine-black */
      --ink-soft: #5C3540;    /* muted plum-brown */
      --ink-mute: #8B7770;    /* warm taupe */
      --line: rgba(31, 15, 17, 0.16);
      --line-soft: rgba(31, 15, 17, 0.06);
      --accent: #7B1E2E;      /* signature wine — Bottega/Céline territory */
      --accent-deep: #5C1620; /* deeper wine for hover */
      --max: 1180px;
      --gutter: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);

      --serif: "Fraunces", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
      --sans: "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
      --hand: "Caveat", "Bradley Hand", cursive;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       RESET
       ============================================================ */
    *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
    html {
      -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
      scroll-behavior: smooth;
    }
    body {
      margin: 0;
      background: var(--bg);
      color: var(--ink);
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 15px;
      line-height: 1.55;
      letter-spacing: -0.005em;
      overflow-x: hidden;
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
      -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
      cursor: none;
    }
    @media (max-width: 900px), (hover: none) {
      body { cursor: auto; }
    }
    img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
    a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
    button { font: inherit; color: inherit; cursor: none; background: none; border: 0; padding: 0; }
    @media (max-width: 900px), (hover: none) {
      button { cursor: pointer; }
    }
    h1, h2, h3, h4, p { margin: 0; }
    ::selection { background: var(--ink); color: var(--bg); }

    /* paper grain */
    body::before {
      content: "";
      position: fixed; inset: 0;
      background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='240' height='240'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0.1 0 0 0 0 0.09 0 0 0 0 0.08 0 0 0 0.7 0'/></filter><rect width='100%' height='100%' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.6'/></svg>");
      opacity: .035;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 9000;
      mix-blend-mode: multiply;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       INTRO LOADER
       ============================================================ */
    .intro {
      position: fixed; inset: 0;
      background: var(--bg);
      z-index: 9999;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .intro__inner {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: 0 0.5rem;
    }
    .intro__name {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 30, "opsz" 144;
      font-weight: 350;
      font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 8vw, 7rem);
      letter-spacing: -0.04em;
      line-height: 1;
      color: var(--ink);
      transform: translateY(110%);
      animation: introUp 1.4s cubic-bezier(.6,.05,.2,1) 0.15s forwards;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .intro__name em {
      font-style: italic;
      font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 30, "opsz" 144;
      color: var(--accent);
    }
    .intro {
      animation: introOut 0.7s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1) 1.7s forwards;
    }
    .intro__rule {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 0;
      height: 1px;
      width: 0;
      background: var(--ink);
      animation: introRule 1.2s cubic-bezier(.6,.05,.2,1) 0.4s forwards;
    }
    @keyframes introUp { to { transform: translateY(0); } }
    @keyframes introRule { to { width: 100%; } }
    @keyframes introOut {
      to { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-30%); pointer-events: none; visibility: hidden; }
    }
    .no-intro .intro { display: none; }
    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
      .intro { display: none; }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       CUSTOM CURSOR
       ============================================================ */
    .cursor {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0; left: 0;
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--ink);
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 9998;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      transition: width .25s cubic-bezier(.2,0,.2,1), height .25s cubic-bezier(.2,0,.2,1), background .2s, mix-blend-mode .2s;
      mix-blend-mode: difference;
      will-change: transform;
    }
    .cursor::after {
      content: attr(data-label);
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%; left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      color: var(--bg);
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 10px;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      opacity: 0;
      white-space: nowrap;
      transition: opacity .2s;
      mix-blend-mode: normal;
    }
    .cursor.is-link { width: 36px; height: 36px; }
    .cursor.is-media {
      width: 70px;
      height: 70px;
      background: var(--paper);
      mix-blend-mode: normal;
    }
    .cursor.is-media::after { opacity: 1; color: var(--ink); }
    @media (max-width: 900px), (hover: none) {
      .cursor { display: none; }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       LAYOUT PRIMITIVES
       ============================================================ */
    .container {
      max-width: var(--max);
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding-inline: var(--gutter);
    }
    .container-wide {
      max-width: 1640px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding-inline: var(--gutter);
    }

    /* ============================================================
       NAV
       ============================================================ */
    nav.site {
      position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      z-index: 200;
      padding: 1.4rem var(--gutter);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      mix-blend-mode: difference;
      color: #F0E3CA;
      transition: padding .3s ease;
    }
    nav.site.compact { padding: 1rem var(--gutter); }
    .nav-logo {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 25, "opsz" 144;
      font-weight: 400;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }
    .nav-logo em {
      font-style: italic;
      font-weight: 400;
    }
    .nav-links {
      display: flex;
      gap: 2.4rem;
      align-items: center;
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }
    .nav-links a {
      position: relative;
      padding: 6px 2px;
      transition: opacity .2s;
    }
    .nav-links a:hover { opacity: .6; }
    .nav-cta {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
      border: 1px solid currentColor;
      border-radius: 999px;
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.02em;
      text-transform: none;
      transition: all .25s ease;
    }
    .nav-cta:hover { background: #F0E3CA; color: var(--ink); border-color: #F0E3CA; }
    .nav-cta::after { content: "→"; font-size: 14px; }
    .nav-toggle { display: none; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; }
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .nav-links, .nav-cta { display: none; }
      .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 500; }
      .nav-toggle::before { content: ""; width: 18px; height: 1px; background: currentColor; display: inline-block; box-shadow: 0 -5px 0 currentColor, 0 5px 0 currentColor; }
    }

    /* mobile menu */
    .mobile-menu {
      position: fixed; inset: 0;
      background: var(--bg-deep);
      color: var(--bg);
      z-index: 300;
      transform: translateY(-100%);
      transition: transform .55s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.3,1);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      padding: 6rem var(--gutter) 2rem;
    }
    .mobile-menu.open { transform: translateY(0); }
    .mobile-menu__close {
      position: absolute;
      top: 1.4rem; right: var(--gutter);
      font-size: 11px;
      letter-spacing: .2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }
    .mobile-menu nav {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0;
      flex: 1;
      justify-content: center;
    }
    .mobile-menu nav a {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 25, "opsz" 144;
      font-size: 2.4rem;
      font-weight: 350;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      padding: 0.4rem 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(240, 227, 202, 0.1);
    }
    .mobile-menu nav a em { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent); }
    .mobile-menu__foot {
      font-size: 11px;
      letter-spacing: .2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      opacity: .6;
      padding-top: 2rem;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       HERO
       ============================================================ */
    .hero {
      min-height: 100svh;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: flex-end;
      padding: 0 var(--gutter) clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
      background: var(--bg);
    }
    .hero__meta-top {
      position: absolute;
      top: 5.5rem;
      left: var(--gutter);
      right: var(--gutter);
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      font-size: 11px;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--ink-soft);
    }
    .hero__meta-top .right { text-align: right; }

    .hero__title {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 30, "opsz" 144;
      font-weight: 320;
      font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 9vw, 7.4rem);
      line-height: 1.0;
      letter-spacing: -0.035em;
      margin-top: auto;
      max-width: 100%;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(24px);
      animation: heroTitleIn 1.1s cubic-bezier(.6,.05,.2,1) 1.85s forwards;
    }
    .hero__title em {
      font-style: italic;
      font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 30, "opsz" 144;
      font-weight: 320;
      color: var(--accent);
    }
    @keyframes heroTitleIn {
      to { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
    }

    .hero__sub-row {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 2rem;
      margin-top: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
      align-items: end;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: heroFade 1s ease 2.6s forwards;
    }
    @keyframes heroFade { to { opacity: 1; } }
    .hero__sub {
      max-width: 32ch;
      font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.1vw, 1.1rem);
      line-height: 1.45;
      color: var(--ink-soft);
    }
    .hero__sub strong { font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); }
    .hero__scroll {
      justify-self: end;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.8rem;
      font-size: 10px;
      letter-spacing: 0.3em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--ink-soft);
    }
    .hero__scroll::after {
      content: "";
      width: 1px;
      height: 50px;
      background: var(--ink-soft);
      animation: scrollLine 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
      transform-origin: top;
    }
    @keyframes scrollLine {
      0%, 100% { transform: scaleY(0.3); }
      50% { transform: scaleY(1); }
    }

    /* hero side image */
    .hero__image {
      position: absolute;
      top: 8rem;
      right: var(--gutter);
      width: clamp(180px, 22vw, 320px);
      aspect-ratio: 3/4;
      overflow: hidden;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: heroImg 1.4s cubic-bezier(.6,.05,.2,1) 1.4s forwards;
    }
    .hero__image img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
      transform: scale(1.15);
      animation: heroImgScale 2s cubic-bezier(.6,.05,.2,1) 1.4s forwards;
    }
    @keyframes heroImg { to { opacity: 1; } }
    @keyframes heroImgScale { to { transform: scale(1); } }
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .hero__image { display: none; }
      .hero__sub-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
      .hero__scroll { justify-self: start; flex-direction: row; align-items: center; }
      .hero__scroll::after { width: 60px; height: 1px; animation: scrollLineH 1.8s ease-in-out infinite; }
      @keyframes scrollLineH {
        0%, 100% { transform: scaleX(0.3); }
        50% { transform: scaleX(1); }
      }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       MARQUEE
       ============================================================ */
    .marquee {
      border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
      padding: 1.4rem 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--bg);
      position: relative;
      /* soft fade on both edges so logos elegantly dissolve at the boundary */
      -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%);
              mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%);
    }
    .marquee__track {
      display: flex;
      gap: 3rem;
      animation: marquee 60s linear infinite;
      width: max-content;
    }
    .marquee__item {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 30, "opsz" 144;
      font-style: italic;
      font-weight: 400;
      font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.9rem);
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      color: var(--ink);
      white-space: nowrap;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 3rem;
    }
    .marquee__item:not(:last-child)::after {
      content: "✦";
      font-style: normal;
      font-size: 0.6em;
      color: var(--accent);
    }
    @keyframes marquee {
      to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
    }
    /* logo support — swap inner span for an <img class="marquee__logo"> */
    .marquee__logo {
      height: 36px;
      width: auto;
      max-width: 140px;
      object-fit: contain;
      opacity: 1;
      filter: none;
      transition: transform 0.4s;
    }
    .marquee__item:hover .marquee__logo {
      transform: scale(1.05);
    }
    .marquee__name {
      /* fallback text — uses .marquee__item styles via inheritance */
    }

    /* ============================================================
       CASE STUDY + HORIZONTAL GALLERY
       ============================================================ */
    .case-study {
      margin-top: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    }
    .case-study:first-of-type { margin-top: 0; }
    .case-study__head {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
      gap: 1.5rem;
      align-items: end;
      margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
      padding-bottom: 1.1rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    }
    .case-study__title {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 30, "opsz" 144;
      font-weight: 350;
      font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.8vw, 2.4rem);
      letter-spacing: -0.025em;
      line-height: 1.05;
      color: var(--ink);
      margin: 0;
    }
    .case-study__title em { font-style: italic; }
    .case-study__sub {
      display: block;
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-style: normal;
      font-weight: 400;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
      color: var(--ink-mute);
      margin-top: 0.45rem;
    }
    .case-study__meta {
      font-size: 11px;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--ink-soft);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: flex-end;
      gap: 0.3rem;
      text-align: right;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .case-study__quote {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 30, "opsz" 144;
      font-weight: 350;
      font-style: italic;
      font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.25rem);
      line-height: 1.5;
      color: var(--ink-soft);
      max-width: 52ch;
      margin: 1.2rem 0 0;
    }
    .case-study__quote em { color: var(--accent); font-style: italic; }
    @media (max-width: 720px) {
      .case-study__head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.5rem; }
      .case-study__meta { align-items: flex-start; text-align: left; }
    }

    /* small logo badge sitting next to case-study title — partnership signal */
    .case-study__brand {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      height: 28px;
      margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
      opacity: 0.55;
      filter: grayscale(1) contrast(0.9);
      transition: opacity 0.4s, filter 0.4s;
    }
    .case-study__brand img {
      height: 100%;
      width: auto;
      max-width: 130px;
      object-fit: contain;
      display: block;
    }
    .case-study:hover .case-study__brand {
      opacity: 1;
      filter: none;
    }

    /* ----- gallery ----- */
    .gallery {
      position: relative;
      margin-top: 1.2rem;
    }
    .gallery__track {
      display: flex;
      gap: 0.85rem;
      overflow-x: auto;
      overflow-y: hidden;
      scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
      scroll-behavior: smooth;
      padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
      -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
      scrollbar-width: thin;
      scrollbar-color: rgba(31, 15, 17, 0.45) rgba(31, 15, 17, 0.08);
    }
    .gallery__track::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 8px; }
    .gallery__track::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
      background: rgba(31, 15, 17, 0.08);
      border-radius: 4px;
    }
    .gallery__track::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
      background: rgba(31, 15, 17, 0.4);
      border-radius: 4px;
    }
    .gallery__track::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
      background: rgba(31, 15, 17, 0.65);
    }
    .gallery__item {
      flex: 0 0 auto;
      height: 540px;
      scroll-snap-align: start;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--bg-soft);
    }
    .gallery__item img {
      height: 100%;
      width: auto;
      display: block;
      transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(.2, 0, .2, 1);
    }
    .gallery__item:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
    .gallery__item--caption::after {
      content: attr(data-caption);
      position: absolute;
      left: 0.9rem;
      bottom: 0.85rem;
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-style: italic;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--bg);
      mix-blend-mode: difference;
      pointer-events: none;
      letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    }
    @media (max-width: 1100px) {
      .gallery__item { height: 460px; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 720px) {
      .gallery__item { height: 360px; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .gallery__item { height: 300px; }
    }

    /* gallery navigation (desktop only) */
    .gallery__nav {
      position: absolute;
      top: -3.2rem;
      right: 0;
      display: flex;
      gap: 0.4rem;
      z-index: 2;
    }
    .gallery__btn {
      width: 38px;
      height: 38px;
      border: 1px solid var(--line);
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--ink);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      transition: background 0.25s, color 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
      cursor: none;
    }
    @media (hover: none), (max-width: 900px) {
      .gallery__btn { cursor: pointer; }
    }
    .gallery__btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
      background: var(--accent);
      color: var(--bg);
      border-color: var(--accent);
    }
    .gallery__btn:active:not(:disabled) { transform: scale(0.94); }
    .gallery__btn:disabled {
      opacity: 0.25;
      cursor: not-allowed;
    }
    .gallery__btn svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; stroke: currentColor; fill: none; stroke-width: 1.6; }
    @media (hover: none), (max-width: 720px) {
      .gallery__nav { display: none; }
    }

    /* gallery edge fade — hints at more content beyond viewport */
    .gallery::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      right: 0;
      bottom: 0.6rem;
      width: 140px;
      background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--bg) 70%);
      pointer-events: none;
      opacity: 1;
      transition: opacity 0.3s;
      z-index: 1;
    }
    .pillar--alt .gallery::after {
      background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--bg-soft) 70%);
    }
    .gallery.is-end::after { opacity: 0; }

    /* Scroll hint — animated label that signals horizontal scroll */
    .gallery__hint {
      position: absolute;
      top: -2.6rem;
      right: 0;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
      background: var(--ink);
      color: var(--bg);
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 0.62rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-weight: 500;
      border-radius: 999px;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 3;
      transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    }
    .pillar--alt .gallery__hint {
      background: var(--accent);
    }
    .gallery__hint svg {
      width: 12px;
      height: 12px;
      stroke: currentColor;
      fill: none;
      stroke-width: 2;
      animation: hint-arrow 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes hint-arrow {
      0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-2px); opacity: 0.6; }
      50% { transform: translateX(4px); opacity: 1; }
    }
    .gallery.is-scrolled .gallery__hint { opacity: 0; }

    /* On desktop, hint sits to the left of nav buttons */
    @media (min-width: 721px) {
      .gallery__hint { right: 95px; top: -2.95rem; }
    }

    /* Initial nudge animation on first viewport entry */
    @keyframes gallery-nudge {
      0% { transform: translateX(0); }
      40% { transform: translateX(-22px); }
      70% { transform: translateX(4px); }
      100% { transform: translateX(0); }
    }
    .gallery.gallery--nudge .gallery__track > .gallery__item:first-child {
      animation: gallery-nudge 1.2s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1) 0.3s 1;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       SECTION TYPOGRAPHY
       ============================================================ */
    .section-label {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.6rem;
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.22em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--ink-soft);
    }
    .section-label::before {
      content: "";
      width: 28px;
      height: 1px;
      background: var(--accent);
    }
    .section-num {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 30, "opsz" 144;
      font-style: italic;
      font-weight: 350;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      color: var(--accent);
      letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    }
    .display {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 30, "opsz" 144;
      font-weight: 320;
      letter-spacing: -0.035em;
      line-height: 0.95;
    }
    .display em {
      font-style: italic;
      color: var(--accent);
    }
    .pull-quote {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 30, "opsz" 144;
      font-weight: 350;
      font-style: italic;
      font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.9rem);
      line-height: 1.3;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       INDEX / TABLE OF CONTENTS
       ============================================================ */
    .index {
      padding: clamp(5rem, 9vw, 9rem) 0 clamp(4rem, 7vw, 7rem);
      background: var(--bg);
    }
    .index__head {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
      gap: 3rem;
      align-items: end;
      margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    }
    .index__title {
      font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 5rem);
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .index__intro {
      max-width: 38ch;
      font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.1vw, 1.05rem);
      line-height: 1.55;
      color: var(--ink-soft);
    }
    .index__list {
      border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    }
    .index__item {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 60px 1fr auto;
      gap: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2.5rem);
      align-items: baseline;
      padding: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.4rem) 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 30, "opsz" 144;
      font-weight: 350;
      font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.6vw, 2.4rem);
      letter-spacing: -0.025em;
      color: var(--ink);
      position: relative;
      transition: padding-left .35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), color .25s;
    }
    .index__item:hover {
      padding-left: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 2rem);
      color: var(--accent);
    }
    .index__num {
      font-style: italic;
      font-size: 0.55em;
      color: var(--accent);
      letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    }
    .index__name em { font-style: italic; }
    .index__dots {
      flex: 1;
      border-bottom: 1px dotted var(--line);
      transform: translateY(-0.3em);
    }
    .index__page {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.22em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--ink-soft);
    }
    .index__arrow {
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      transition: transform .3s ease;
    }
    .index__item:hover .index__arrow { transform: translateX(8px); }
    @media (max-width: 720px) {
      .index__head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
      .index__item { grid-template-columns: 40px 1fr auto; gap: 1rem; }
      .index__dots, .index__arrow { display: none; }
      .index__item { font-size: 1.5rem; }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       ABOUT
       ============================================================ */
    .about {
      padding: clamp(5rem, 9vw, 10rem) 0 clamp(5rem, 9vw, 10rem);
      background: var(--bg);
    }
    .about__grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr;
      gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
      align-items: center;
    }
    .about__portrait {
      aspect-ratio: 4/5;
      overflow: hidden;
      position: relative;
    }
    .about__portrait img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
    }
    .about__text {
      max-width: 580px;
    }
    .about__heading {
      font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
      margin: 1.5rem 0 1.8rem;
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .about__lead {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 30, "opsz" 24;
      font-weight: 350;
      font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.3rem);
      line-height: 1.5;
      color: var(--ink);
      margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
    }
    .about__body {
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      line-height: 1.65;
      color: var(--ink-soft);
      margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
    }
    .about__meta {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, auto);
      gap: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 3rem);
      padding-top: 2rem;
      margin-top: 2rem;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    }
    .about__meta-num {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 30, "opsz" 144;
      font-weight: 320;
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
      line-height: 1;
      letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    }
    .about__meta-num em { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent); }
    .about__meta-label {
      font-size: 11px;
      letter-spacing: 0.22em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--ink-soft);
      margin-top: 0.6rem;
    }
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .about__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
      .about__meta { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1rem; }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       PILLAR (work section base)
       ============================================================ */
    .pillar {
      padding: clamp(5rem, 9vw, 9rem) 0;
      background: var(--bg);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .pillar--alt { background: var(--bg-soft); }
    .pillar__head {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
      gap: 2rem;
      align-items: end;
      margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
      padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    }
    .pillar__num {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 30, "opsz" 144;
      font-style: italic;
      font-weight: 350;
      font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem);
      color: var(--accent);
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    }
    .pillar__title {
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
      letter-spacing: -0.035em;
      line-height: 1.0;
    }
    .pillar__title em { font-style: italic; }
    .pillar__meta {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: flex-end;
      gap: 0.4rem;
      font-size: 11px;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--ink-soft);
      text-align: right;
    }
    .pillar__intro {
      max-width: 50ch;
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 30, "opsz" 24;
      font-weight: 350;
      font-style: italic;
      font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.3vw, 1.2rem);
      line-height: 1.5;
      color: var(--ink);
      margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    }
    @media (max-width: 720px) {
      .pillar__head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.6rem; }
      .pillar__meta { align-items: flex-start; text-align: left; }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       MEDIA ITEMS (image cards & video phones)
       ============================================================ */
    .media-card {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--bg-soft);
    }
    .media-card img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(.2,0,.2,1);
    }
    .media-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
    .media-card__caption {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 1rem; left: 1rem; right: 1rem;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: flex-end;
      color: #F0E3CA;
      mix-blend-mode: difference;
      font-size: 11px;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .media-card__caption .label {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-style: italic;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      text-transform: none;
      letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    }

    /* phone-frame video mockup */
    .phone {
      aspect-ratio: 9 / 19.5;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      border-radius: 28px;
      background: var(--ink);
      box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.25), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    }
    .phone--video { cursor: pointer; }
    .phone img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 1s cubic-bezier(.2,0,.2,1);
    }
    .phone:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
    .phone iframe {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      border: 0;
      border-radius: inherit;
      z-index: 5;
      background: #000;
    }
    .phone--playing .phone__notch,
    .phone--playing .phone__play { display: none; }
    .phone__notch {
      position: absolute;
      top: 12px; left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 80px; height: 22px;
      background: var(--ink);
      border-radius: 12px;
      z-index: 3;
    }
    .phone__play {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%; left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      width: 56px; height: 56px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      z-index: 4;
      transition: transform .25s ease, background .2s;
      cursor: pointer;
    }
    .phone__play::after {
      content: "";
      width: 0; height: 0;
      border-left: 13px solid var(--ink);
      border-top: 8px solid transparent;
      border-bottom: 8px solid transparent;
      margin-left: 4px;
    }
    .phone:hover .phone__play { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08); }
    .phone__caption {
      margin-top: 1rem;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .phone__caption-title {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 30, "opsz" 24;
      font-style: italic;
      font-weight: 350;
      font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.3vw, 1.15rem);
      line-height: 1.2;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
      color: var(--ink);
    }
    .phone__caption-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent); }
    .phone__caption-meta {
      font-size: 10.5px;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--ink-soft);
      margin-top: 0.4rem;
    }
    .experience-section .phone__caption-title { color: var(--bg); }
    .experience-section .phone__caption-meta { color: rgba(240, 227, 202, 0.55); }

    /* annotation (handwritten note) */
    .annotation {
      font-family: var(--hand);
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      line-height: 1.2;
      color: var(--accent);
      transform: rotate(-2deg);
      max-width: 220px;
    }
    .annotation::before {
      content: "↳ ";
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-weight: 400;
      color: var(--accent);
    }

    /* ============================================================
       PILLAR I — STAYS  (hero still + 4 video phones + still strip)
       ============================================================ */
    .stays-layout {
      display: grid;
      gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    }
    .stays-hero {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      aspect-ratio: 16 / 7;
      max-height: 520px;
    }
    .stays-quote-block {
      max-width: 28ch;
      margin: 0 auto;
      text-align: center;
      padding: 1rem 0;
    }
    .stays-videos {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 2rem);
      max-width: 100%;
    }
    .stays-video {
      margin: 0;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }
    .stays-video .phone {
      max-width: 240px;
      width: 100%;
      margin-inline: auto;
    }
    /* Photo card styled as phone-shaped frame for visual consistency */
    .stays-photo-frame {
      aspect-ratio: 9 / 19.5;
      max-width: 240px;
      width: 100%;
      margin-inline: auto;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      border-radius: 28px;
      background: var(--ink);
      box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.25), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    }
    .stays-photo-frame img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 1s cubic-bezier(.2,0,.2,1);
    }
    .stays-photo-frame:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
    .stays-stills {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: clamp(0.6rem, 1.2vw, 1rem);
    }
    .stays-stills > * {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    }
    /* Stays brand subsections (Villa Da Eva / Residence Soča / Chalupa) */
    .stay-brand {
      margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    }
    .stay-brand:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 0; }
    .stay-brand__media {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 2rem);
      justify-content: flex-start;
      margin-top: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    }
    .stay-brand__item {
      margin: 0;
      flex: 0 0 auto;
      width: clamp(180px, 22vw, 240px);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }
    .stay-brand__item .phone,
    .stay-brand__item .stays-photo-frame {
      width: 100%;
      max-width: none;
      margin-inline: 0;
    }
    /* Roscioli "experience" video lives inside the gallery as a phone-sized item */
    .gallery__item--phone {
      width: auto;
      background: transparent;
    }
    .gallery__item--phone .phone {
      height: 100%;
      width: auto;
      aspect-ratio: 9 / 19.5;
      border-radius: 24px;
    }
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .stays-hero { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
      .stays-videos { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
      .stays-stills { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 0.5rem; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .stays-videos { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
      .stays-video .phone { max-width: 280px; }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       PILLAR II — RESTAURANTS  (split editorial)
       ============================================================ */
    .rest-hero {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 6fr 5fr;
      gap: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
      margin-bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    }
    .rest-hero__main {
      aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .rest-hero__side {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .rest-hero__side-img {
      aspect-ratio: 5 / 4;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .rest-hero__words {
      padding: 1rem 0;
    }
    .rest-hero__words .pull-quote { color: var(--ink); }
    .rest-videos {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
      max-width: 720px;
      margin: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem) auto;
    }
    .rest-video { margin: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
    .rest-video .phone { max-width: 280px; width: 100%; margin-inline: auto; }
    .rest-strip {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: clamp(0.6rem, 1.2vw, 1rem);
    }
    .rest-strip > * { aspect-ratio: 1; overflow: hidden; }
    @media (max-width: 720px) {
      .rest-hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .rest-videos { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; max-width: 320px; }
      .rest-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       PILLAR III — EXPERIENCES  (full-bleed dark moment)
       ============================================================ */
    .experience-section {
      background: var(--bg-deep);
      color: var(--bg);
      padding: clamp(5rem, 9vw, 9rem) 0;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .experience-section .pillar__title { color: var(--bg); }
    .experience-section .pillar__intro { color: var(--bg); }
    .experience-section .pillar__head { border-color: rgba(240, 227, 202, 0.18); }
    .experience-section .pillar__meta { color: rgba(240, 227, 202, 0.55); }
    .experience-section .section-label { color: rgba(240, 227, 202, 0.55); }
    .experience-section .section-label::before { background: var(--accent); }
    .exp-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem);
      max-width: 1100px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .exp-card .phone {
      box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
      max-width: 320px;
      margin-inline: auto;
    }
    .exp-card__title {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 30, "opsz" 144;
      font-style: italic;
      font-weight: 350;
      font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);
      line-height: 1.1;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      margin-top: 1.3rem;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .exp-card__meta {
      font-size: 11px;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(240, 227, 202, 0.55);
      margin-top: 0.4rem;
      text-align: center;
    }
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .exp-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    }
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .exp-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       PILLAR IV — HOME & LIFESTYLE
       ============================================================ */
    .home-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
      align-items: end;
    }
    .home-grid__img {
      aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .home-grid__img:nth-child(2) { aspect-ratio: 1; }
    .home-videos {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
      max-width: 720px;
      margin: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) auto;
    }
    .home-video { margin: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
    .home-video .phone { max-width: 280px; width: 100%; margin-inline: auto; }
    .home-card {
      margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
      padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
      background: var(--paper);
      border: 1px solid var(--line);
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
      gap: 2rem;
      align-items: center;
    }
    .home-card__title {
      font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.8vw, 1.6rem);
      line-height: 1.2;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    }
    .home-card__copy {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      line-height: 1.55;
      color: var(--ink-soft);
    }
    .home-card__cta {
      justify-self: end;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.6rem;
      padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem;
      border: 1px solid var(--ink);
      border-radius: 999px;
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      transition: all .25s ease;
    }
    .home-card__cta:hover { background: var(--ink); color: var(--bg); }
    .home-card__cta::after { content: "→"; font-size: 14px; }
    @media (max-width: 720px) {
      .home-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .home-videos { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; max-width: 320px; }
      .home-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.2rem; }
      .home-card__cta { justify-self: start; }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       PILLAR V — KIDS & FAMILY
       ============================================================ */
    .kids-videos {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem) clamp(1rem, 2vw, 2rem);
    }
    .kids-video {
      margin: 0;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }
    .kids-video .phone {
      max-width: 240px;
      width: 100%;
      margin-inline: auto;
    }
    /* offset alternating tiles for editorial rhythm (4+3 layout) */
    .kids-videos > .kids-video:nth-child(2) { transform: translateY(clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem)); }
    .kids-videos > .kids-video:nth-child(4) { transform: translateY(clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem)); }
    .kids-videos > .kids-video:nth-child(6) { transform: translateY(clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem)); }
    /* Center the second row (last 3 items) */
    .kids-videos > .kids-video:nth-child(5) { grid-column: 1 / 2; margin-left: 12.5%; }
    .kids-videos > .kids-video:nth-child(6) { grid-column: 2 / 3; margin-left: 12.5%; }
    .kids-videos > .kids-video:nth-child(7) { grid-column: 3 / 4; margin-left: 12.5%; }

    .kids-brand {
      margin-top: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem);
      padding-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
      border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    }
    .kids-brand__head {
      max-width: 580px;
      margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    }
    .kids-brand__title {
      font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
      line-height: 1.05;
      margin-top: 1rem;
    }
    .kids-videos--brand {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      max-width: 720px;
      margin: 0 auto clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    }
    .kids-videos--brand > .kids-video:nth-child(2) { transform: none; }
    .kids-videos--brand .kids-video .phone { max-width: 280px; }

    .kids-stills {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: clamp(0.6rem, 1.2vw, 1rem);
      margin-top: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    }
    .kids-stills > * {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    }

    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .kids-videos { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
      .kids-videos > .kids-video:nth-child(n) {
        transform: none;
        grid-column: auto;
        margin-left: 0;
      }
      .kids-stills { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    }
    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .kids-videos { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
      .kids-video .phone { max-width: 280px; }
      .kids-videos--brand { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; max-width: 320px; }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       STATS
       ============================================================ */
    .stats {
      padding: clamp(5rem, 10vw, 10rem) 0;
      background: var(--bg);
      border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    }
    .stats__head {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 2rem;
      align-items: end;
      margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    }
    .stats__title {
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .stats__sub {
      max-width: 38ch;
      font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.1vw, 1.05rem);
      color: var(--ink-soft);
    }
    .stats__grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 3rem);
    }
    .stat__num {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 30, "opsz" 144;
      font-weight: 300;
      font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
      line-height: 0.9;
      letter-spacing: -0.04em;
      color: var(--ink);
      display: flex;
      align-items: baseline;
      gap: 0.05em;
    }
    .stat__num em {
      font-style: italic;
      color: var(--accent);
      font-size: 0.5em;
      align-self: flex-start;
    }
    .stat__label {
      font-size: 11px;
      letter-spacing: 0.22em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--ink-soft);
      margin-top: 1rem;
      padding-top: 1rem;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    }
    @media (max-width: 720px) {
      .stats__head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .stats__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       WHY (philosophy)
       ============================================================ */
    .why {
      padding: clamp(5rem, 9vw, 9rem) 0;
      background: var(--bg-deep);
      color: var(--bg);
    }
    .why__head {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 3rem;
      align-items: end;
      margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    }
    .why__head .section-label { color: rgba(240, 227, 202, 0.6); }
    .why__head .section-label::before { background: var(--accent); }
    .why__title {
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
      line-height: 1;
      color: var(--bg);
    }
    .why__title em { color: var(--accent); }
    .why__intro {
      max-width: 38ch;
      font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.1vw, 1.05rem);
      color: rgba(240, 227, 202, 0.75);
    }
    .why__list {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
      gap: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 3rem);
      counter-reset: w;
    }
    .why__item {
      counter-increment: w;
      padding-top: 1.5rem;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(240, 227, 202, 0.18);
    }
    .why__item::before {
      content: "0" counter(w);
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 30, "opsz" 144;
      font-style: italic;
      font-weight: 350;
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--accent);
      display: block;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }
    .why__item h3 {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 30, "opsz" 24;
      font-weight: 350;
      font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.7vw, 1.55rem);
      line-height: 1.25;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .why__item h3 em { color: var(--accent); }
    .why__item p {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
      color: rgba(240, 227, 202, 0.72);
    }
    @media (max-width: 720px) {
      .why__head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .why__list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       PROCESS
       ============================================================ */
    .process {
      padding: clamp(5rem, 9vw, 9rem) 0;
      background: var(--bg);
    }
    .process__head {
      max-width: 720px;
      margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    }
    .process__title {
      font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
      line-height: 1.05;
      margin-top: 1rem;
    }
    .process__list {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem);
      counter-reset: p;
    }
    .process__item {
      counter-increment: p;
      padding-top: 1.5rem;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    }
    .process__item::before {
      content: "(0" counter(p) ")";
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-style: italic;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--accent);
      display: block;
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }
    .process__item h3 {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 30, "opsz" 24;
      font-weight: 350;
      font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.7rem);
      margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    }
    .process__item p {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--ink-soft);
      line-height: 1.6;
    }
    @media (max-width: 720px) {
      .process__list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       CTA
       ============================================================ */
    .cta {
      padding: clamp(6rem, 12vw, 12rem) 0;
      background: var(--bg);
      text-align: center;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .cta__kicker {
      font-size: 11px;
      letter-spacing: 0.3em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--ink-soft);
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
    .cta__title {
      font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 7vw, 6rem);
      letter-spacing: -0.04em;
      line-height: 1.0;
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }
    .cta__title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent); }
    .cta__sub {
      max-width: 50ch;
      margin: 0 auto 3rem;
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 30, "opsz" 24;
      font-style: italic;
      font-weight: 350;
      font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.3vw, 1.2rem);
      color: var(--ink-soft);
      line-height: 1.5;
    }
    .cta__btn {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.8rem;
      padding: 1.2rem 2.4rem;
      background: var(--ink);
      color: var(--bg);
      border-radius: 999px;
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.22em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      transition: all .3s ease;
    }
    .cta__btn:hover { background: var(--accent); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .cta__btn::after { content: "→"; font-size: 16px; }
    .cta__sig {
      font-family: var(--hand);
      font-size: 2rem;
      color: var(--accent);
      margin-top: 3rem;
      transform: rotate(-3deg);
    }

    /* ============================================================
       FOOTER
       ============================================================ */
    footer {
      padding: 3rem var(--gutter) 2.5rem;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
      background: var(--bg);
    }
    .foot__row {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 2rem;
      align-items: end;
      max-width: var(--max);
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .foot__brand {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 25, "opsz" 144;
      font-weight: 400;
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    }
    .foot__brand em { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent); }
    .foot__nav {
      display: flex;
      gap: 1.5rem;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 11px;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--ink-soft);
    }
    .foot__nav a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
    .foot__legal {
      text-align: right;
      font-size: 11px;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--ink-mute);
    }
    @media (max-width: 720px) {
      .foot__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
      .foot__nav { justify-content: flex-start; flex-wrap: wrap; }
      .foot__legal { text-align: left; }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       REVEAL ANIMATIONS
       ============================================================ */
    .reveal {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(30px);
      transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(.2,0,.2,1), transform 1s cubic-bezier(.2,0,.2,1);
    }
    .reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

    .reveal-mask {
      position: relative;
    }
    .reveal-mask > * {
      clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0);
      transition: clip-path 1.2s cubic-bezier(.6,.05,.2,1);
    }
    .reveal-mask.in > * {
      clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0);
    }

    .reveal-img {
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .reveal-img img {
      transform: scale(1.15);
      transition: transform 1.4s cubic-bezier(.6,.05,.2,1), opacity .8s ease;
      opacity: 0;
    }
    .reveal-img.in img {
      transform: scale(1);
      opacity: 1;
    }

    .reveal-stagger > * {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(20px);
      transition: opacity .8s ease, transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,0,.2,1);
    }
    .reveal-stagger.in > * { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
    .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
    .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
    .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
    .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
    .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
    .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
      .reveal, .reveal-mask > *, .reveal-img img, .reveal-stagger > * {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        clip-path: none !important;
      }
      .marquee__track, .scroll-line { animation: none !important; }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       PRESS TEARSHEET + ARTICLE MODAL
       ============================================================ */
    .press-block {
      margin: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem) 0;
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
      align-items: center;
    }
    .press-block__intro {
      flex: 1 1 280px;
      max-width: 380px;
    }
    .press-block__kicker {
      display: block;
      font-size: 11px;
      letter-spacing: 0.22em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--ink-mute);
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }
    .press-block__lead {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-style: italic;
      font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.1rem);
      line-height: 1.5;
      color: var(--ink-soft);
      margin: 0;
    }
    .tearsheet {
      flex: 0 1 320px;
      position: relative;
      display: block;
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 320px;
      background: #FBF6E8;
      border: 1px solid var(--line);
      padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem 1.2rem;
      text-align: left;
      cursor: pointer;
      font-family: inherit;
      color: var(--ink);
      transform: rotate(-1.2deg);
      box-shadow:
        0 1px 2px rgba(31, 15, 17, 0.04),
        0 8px 24px rgba(31, 15, 17, 0.08);
      transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .tearsheet:hover, .tearsheet:focus-visible {
      transform: rotate(-0.4deg) translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow:
        0 2px 4px rgba(31, 15, 17, 0.06),
        0 16px 36px rgba(31, 15, 17, 0.14);
      outline: none;
    }
    .tearsheet::before {
      /* page-corner fold */
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      right: 0;
      width: 22px;
      height: 22px;
      background: linear-gradient(225deg, var(--bg) 0%, var(--bg) 50%, transparent 50%);
      border-left: 1px solid var(--line);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    }
    .tearsheet__kicker {
      display: block;
      font-size: 9.5px;
      letter-spacing: 0.22em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--ink-mute);
      margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
    }
    .tearsheet__title {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-weight: 400;
      font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.15rem);
      line-height: 1.25;
      letter-spacing: -0.012em;
      margin: 0 0 0.6rem 0;
      color: var(--ink);
    }
    .tearsheet__title em {
      font-style: italic;
      color: var(--accent);
    }
    .tearsheet__dek {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-style: italic;
      font-size: 12.5px;
      line-height: 1.4;
      color: var(--ink-soft);
      margin: 0 0 0.9rem 0;
    }
    .tearsheet__body {
      font-size: 11.5px;
      line-height: 1.55;
      color: var(--ink-mute);
      margin: 0;
      max-height: 4.5em;
      overflow: hidden;
      -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000 50%, transparent 100%);
              mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000 50%, transparent 100%);
    }
    .tearsheet__cta {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.4rem;
      margin-top: 1rem;
      font-size: 10.5px;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--accent);
      font-weight: 500;
    }
    .tearsheet__cta::after { content: "→"; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0; }

    /* Modal */
    .article-modal {
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 1000;
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-start;
      justify-content: center;
      overflow-y: auto;
      padding: clamp(1rem, 4vh, 3rem) clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem);
      animation: modalFadeIn 0.3s ease;
    }
    .article-modal[hidden] { display: none; }
    @keyframes modalFadeIn {
      from { opacity: 0; }
      to { opacity: 1; }
    }
    .article-modal__backdrop {
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      background: rgba(31, 15, 17, 0.55);
      backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
      z-index: -1;
      cursor: pointer;
    }
    .article-modal__panel {
      position: relative;
      max-width: 680px;
      width: 100%;
      background: var(--paper);
      padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem) clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
      box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(31, 15, 17, 0.35);
      animation: modalSlideUp 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
      margin: auto;
    }
    @keyframes modalSlideUp {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
      to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }
    .article-modal__close {
      position: absolute;
      top: 1rem;
      right: 1rem;
      width: 38px;
      height: 38px;
      border: 1px solid var(--line);
      background: transparent;
      border-radius: 999px;
      font-size: 20px;
      line-height: 1;
      color: var(--ink-soft);
      cursor: pointer;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      transition: all 0.2s;
      font-family: inherit;
    }
    .article-modal__close:hover {
      background: var(--ink);
      color: var(--paper);
      border-color: var(--ink);
    }
    .article-modal__kicker {
      display: block;
      font-size: 10.5px;
      letter-spacing: 0.24em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--ink-mute);
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }
    .article-modal__title {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-weight: 400;
      font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem);
      line-height: 1.15;
      letter-spacing: -0.018em;
      margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
      color: var(--ink);
    }
    .article-modal__title em {
      font-style: italic;
      color: var(--accent);
    }
    .article-modal__dek {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-style: italic;
      font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.15rem);
      line-height: 1.45;
      color: var(--ink-soft);
      margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
      padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    }
    .article-modal__body {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 1.3vw, 1.05rem);
      line-height: 1.7;
      color: var(--ink);
    }
    .article-modal__body p { margin: 0 0 1.1em 0; }
    .article-modal__body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
    .article-modal__body h3 {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-weight: 500;
      font-style: italic;
      font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.8vw, 1.35rem);
      line-height: 1.25;
      margin: 2em 0 0.6em 0;
      color: var(--accent);
    }
    .article-modal__body strong { font-weight: 500; }
    .article-modal__footer {
      margin-top: 2rem;
      padding-top: 1.5rem;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
      font-size: 13px;
      color: var(--ink-mute);
      font-family: var(--sans);
      font-style: normal;
    }
    .article-modal__footer a {
      color: var(--accent);
      text-decoration: underline;
      text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
      text-underline-offset: 2px;
    }
    body.modal-open { overflow: hidden; }

    @media (max-width: 700px) {
      .press-block { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
      .tearsheet { max-width: 100%; transform: rotate(-0.6deg); }
    }
    /* ============================================================
       THE STUDIO — Hospitality, Brand & Web (second branch)
       ============================================================ */
    .studio {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: clamp(5rem, 9vw, 9rem) 0;
      /* a quiet nod to the signature: light shifting from dawn to dusk */
      background: linear-gradient(176deg, var(--paper) 0%, var(--bg) 30%, var(--bg-soft) 100%);
    }
    .studio__lead {
      max-width: 62ch;
      margin-top: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
    }
    .studio__lead p {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 30, "opsz" 24;
      font-weight: 350;
      font-style: italic;
      font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.35rem);
      line-height: 1.5;
      color: var(--ink);
    }
    .studio__lead strong { font-style: normal; font-weight: 500; }

    /* the two differentiators */
    .studio__diffs {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem);
      margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    }
    .studio__diff {
      border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
      padding-top: 1.4rem;
    }
    .studio__diff h4 {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 30, "opsz" 60;
      font-weight: 400;
      font-style: italic;
      font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.7rem);
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    }
    .studio__diff h4 em { color: var(--accent); }
    .studio__diff p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; }
    @media (max-width: 720px) { .studio__diffs { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.8rem; } }

    /* MIRTO case study — hero exhibit */
    .mirto {
      margin-top: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem);
    }
    .mirto__kicker {
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.22em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--accent);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      display: block;
    }
    .mirto__head {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
      gap: 1.5rem 2rem;
      align-items: end;
      margin-bottom: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
    }
    .mirto__title {
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
      line-height: 1.0;
      letter-spacing: -0.035em;
    }
    .mirto__sub {
      max-width: 46ch;
      color: var(--ink-soft);
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-top: 0.9rem;
    }
    @media (max-width: 760px) { .mirto__head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; align-items: start; } }

    /* faux browser frame previewing the live MIRTO site */
    .mirto-frame {
      position: relative;
      border-radius: 14px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 50px 90px -40px rgba(31,15,17,0.5), 0 0 0 1px var(--line-soft);
      background: var(--paper);
      transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.6,.05,.2,1), box-shadow .5s ease;
    }
    .mirto-frame:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: 0 60px 110px -40px rgba(31,15,17,0.6), 0 0 0 1px var(--line);
    }
    .mirto-frame__bar {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 0.8rem 1.1rem;
      background: rgba(31,15,17,0.04);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    }
    .mirto-frame__dot { width: 11px; height: 11px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ink-mute); opacity: 0.5; }
    .mirto-frame__url {
      margin-left: 0.8rem;
      font-size: 12px;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      color: var(--ink-mute);
      background: var(--bg);
      padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
      border-radius: 999px;
      flex: 1;
      max-width: 280px;
    }
    /* the preview "page" — evokes the slow-day hero */
    .mirto-frame__page {
      position: relative;
      min-height: clamp(280px, 42vw, 480px);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
      background:
        linear-gradient(178deg,
          #f4d9bc 0%,
          #f0e3ca 34%,
          #e8d3c4 66%,
          #d9b9a8 100%);
    }
    .mirto-frame__sun {
      position: absolute;
      top: 14%;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: clamp(90px, 14vw, 150px);
      height: clamp(90px, 14vw, 150px);
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,243,222,0.95) 0%, rgba(244,200,150,0.55) 55%, rgba(244,200,150,0) 75%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .mirto-frame__nav {
      position: relative;
      font-size: 10px;
      letter-spacing: 0.28em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--ink-soft);
      margin-bottom: auto;
      padding-top: 0.3rem;
      display: flex;
      gap: clamp(0.9rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    }
    .mirto-frame__wordmark {
      position: relative;
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 40, "opsz" 144;
      font-style: italic;
      font-weight: 350;
      font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 8vw, 5.5rem);
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      color: var(--ink);
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .mirto-frame__tag {
      position: relative;
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-variation-settings: "opsz" 24;
      font-style: italic;
      font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem);
      color: var(--ink-soft);
      margin-top: 0.8rem;
    }
    .mirto-frame__hand {
      position: relative;
      font-family: var(--hand);
      font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.4vw, 1.8rem);
      color: var(--accent);
      margin-top: auto;
      padding-top: 1.4rem;
      transform: rotate(-2deg);
    }
    .mirto-frame__cta {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      opacity: 0;
      background: rgba(31,15,17,0.28);
      backdrop-filter: blur(1px);
      transition: opacity .4s ease;
    }
    .mirto-frame:hover .mirto-frame__cta,
    .mirto-frame:focus-visible .mirto-frame__cta { opacity: 1; }
    .mirto-frame__cta span {
      background: var(--bg);
      color: var(--ink);
      padding: 1rem 2rem;
      border-radius: 999px;
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.22em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }
    @media (hover: none) { .mirto-frame__cta { display: none; } }

    .mirto__footnote {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 1.2rem 2rem;
      margin-top: 1.6rem;
    }

    /* packages */
    .studio-packages {
      margin-top: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem);
    }
    .pkg-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
      margin-top: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
    }
    @media (max-width: 860px) { .pkg-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 480px; margin-inline: auto; } }
    .pkg {
      background: var(--paper);
      border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
      border-radius: 12px;
      padding: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2.2rem);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      transition: transform .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
    }
    .pkg:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(31,15,17,0.35); }
    .pkg__num {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-variation-settings: "opsz" 144;
      font-style: italic;
      font-weight: 350;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      color: var(--accent);
    }
    .pkg__name {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 30, "opsz" 60;
      font-weight: 400;
      font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      margin: 0.5rem 0 0.4rem;
    }
    .pkg__name em { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent); }
    .pkg__desc { font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--ink-mute); line-height: 1.5; min-height: 2.4em; }
    .pkg__list {
      list-style: none;
      padding: 1.1rem 0 0;
      margin: 1.1rem 0 0;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.55rem;
      flex: 1;
    }
    .pkg__list li {
      position: relative;
      padding-left: 1.2rem;
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: var(--ink-soft);
      line-height: 1.45;
    }
    .pkg__list li::before {
      content: "—";
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      color: var(--accent);
    }
    .pkg__price {
      margin-top: 1.4rem;
      padding-top: 1.1rem;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-variation-settings: "opsz" 80;
      font-weight: 400;
      font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem);
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      color: var(--ink);
    }
    .pkg__from { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ink-mute); display: block; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
    /* sensory add-on — the premium signature card */
    .pkg--signature {
      background: var(--bg-deep);
      border-color: transparent;
      grid-column: 1 / -1;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
      gap: 1.5rem 2.5rem;
      align-items: center;
      margin-top: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
    }
    .pkg--signature .pkg__num,
    .pkg--signature .pkg__name em { color: #E0B98A; }
    .pkg--signature .pkg__name { color: var(--bg); margin-top: 0.3rem; }
    .pkg--signature .pkg__desc { color: rgba(240,227,202,0.7); min-height: 0; max-width: 52ch; }
    .pkg--signature .pkg__price { color: var(--bg); border: 0; padding: 0; margin: 0; white-space: nowrap; }
    .pkg--signature .pkg__from { color: rgba(240,227,202,0.6); }
    @media (max-width: 720px) { .pkg--signature { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

    /* à la carte */
    .alacarte {
      margin-top: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    }
    .alacarte__grid {
      margin-top: 1.4rem;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 0 clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    }
    @media (max-width: 640px) { .alacarte__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
    .alacarte__row {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: baseline;
      gap: 1rem;
      padding: 0.85rem 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
    }
    .alacarte__row span:first-child { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 0.92rem; }
    .alacarte__row span:last-child {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-variation-settings: "opsz" 40;
      font-weight: 400;
      font-size: 1rem;
      white-space: nowrap;
      color: var(--ink);
    }

    /* how it works + travel note */
    .studio-how {
      margin-top: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    }
    @media (max-width: 760px) { .studio-how { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
    @media (max-width: 420px) { .studio-how { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
    .how__step { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: 1rem; }
    .how__step-num {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-variation-settings: "opsz" 144;
      font-style: italic;
      color: var(--accent);
      font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    .how__step h5 {
      margin: 0.4rem 0 0.3rem;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }
    .how__step p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--ink-mute); line-height: 1.5; }
    .studio__terms {
      margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
      max-width: 70ch;
      font-size: 0.86rem;
      color: var(--ink-soft);
      line-height: 1.65;
    }
    .studio__terms strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
    .studio__actions {
      margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 1rem 1.4rem;
      align-items: center;
    }
    .btn-line {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.7rem;
      padding: 1.2rem 2.2rem;
      border: 1px solid var(--ink);
      border-radius: 999px;
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.22em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      transition: all .3s ease;
    }
    .btn-line:hover { background: var(--ink); color: var(--bg); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .btn-line::after { content: "↗"; font-size: 14px; }

    /* ============================================================
       MIRTO BRAND SHOWCASE — stepping into the client's world
       ============================================================ */
    .mirtobrand {
      --ml: #F4EFE6;   /* morning linen */
      --mt: #DCD0C7;   /* travertino */
      --mo: #BDBA65;   /* olive grove */
      --mc: #4E5648;   /* cypress */
      --mf: #746656;   /* fig bark */
      --mn: #252920;   /* night olive */
      --m-paper: #FBF8F2;
      --m-ink: #3A4034;
      --m-soft: #8F9168;
      margin-top: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ml) 0%, #EDE7DA 100%);
      color: var(--m-ink);
      border-radius: 18px;
      padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem) clamp(1.3rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
      box-shadow: 0 50px 100px -50px rgba(37,41,32,0.45), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(78,86,72,0.08);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .mirtobrand__kicker {
      font-size: 11px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.24em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--mc); display: block; margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
    }
    .mirtobrand__kicker::before { content: "✶ "; color: var(--mo); }
    .mirtobrand__title {
      font-family: var(--serif);
      font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 30, "opsz" 144;
      font-weight: 320; font-style: normal;
      font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
      letter-spacing: -0.03em; line-height: 1.0; color: var(--mc);
    }
    .mirtobrand__title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--mf); }
    .mirtobrand__intro {
      max-width: 56ch; margin-top: 0.9rem;
      font-family: var(--serif); font-variation-settings: "opsz" 24;
      font-style: italic; font-weight: 350;
      font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.2rem); line-height: 1.55; color: var(--m-soft);
    }

    .mb-card {
      background: var(--m-paper);
      border-radius: 12px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -28px rgba(37,41,32,0.4);
      transition: transform .55s cubic-bezier(.6,.05,.2,1), box-shadow .55s ease;
      will-change: transform;
    }
    .mb-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.015);
      box-shadow: 0 50px 80px -30px rgba(37,41,32,0.5);
    }
    .mb-card img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
    .mb-cap {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 0.6rem;
      padding: 0.7rem 0.95rem;
      font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--mc);
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(78,86,72,0.1);
    }
    .mb-cap em { font-style: normal; color: var(--m-soft); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }

    /* hero: lockup + villa */
    .mb-hero {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
      gap: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
      margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    }
    .mb-hero .mb-card:first-child { background: var(--ml); }
    .mb-hero img { object-position: center; }
    @media (max-width: 720px) { .mb-hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

    /* palette */
    .mb-palette {
      margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: clamp(0.5rem, 1.5vw, 1rem);
    }
    @media (max-width: 640px) { .mb-palette { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
    .mb-swatch { text-align: left; }
    .mb-swatch__chip {
      height: clamp(64px, 9vw, 104px); border-radius: 9px;
      box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -16px rgba(37,41,32,0.5), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
      transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.6,.05,.2,1), box-shadow .45s ease;
    }
    .mb-swatch:hover .mb-swatch__chip { transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.04); box-shadow: 0 28px 44px -18px rgba(37,41,32,0.55); }
    .mb-swatch__name { display: block; margin-top: 0.6rem; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--mc); }
    .mb-swatch__hex { display: block; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--m-soft); margin-top: 0.1rem; }

    /* logo suite — wide */
    .mb-wide { margin-top: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 2rem); }
    .mb-wide .mb-card { background: var(--m-paper); }

    /* floating gallery (masonry-ish via columns) */
    .mb-gallery {
      margin-top: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
      columns: 3; column-gap: clamp(0.8rem, 2vw, 1.4rem);
    }
    @media (max-width: 860px) { .mb-gallery { columns: 2; } }
    @media (max-width: 460px) { .mb-gallery { columns: 1; } }
    .mb-gallery .mb-card {
      break-inside: avoid;
      margin-bottom: clamp(0.8rem, 2vw, 1.4rem);
      display: inline-block; width: 100%;
    }

    /* photography band */
    .mb-photo {
      margin-top: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
      border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -34px rgba(37,41,32,0.45);
    }
    .mb-photo img { width: 100%; display: block; }

    .mb-foot {
      margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
      display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 1rem 1.5rem;
    }
    .mb-btn {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem;
      padding: 1rem 2rem; border-radius: 999px;
      background: var(--mc); color: var(--ml);
      font-size: 11px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
      transition: all .3s ease;
    }
    .mb-btn:hover { background: var(--mn); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .mb-btn::after { content: "↗"; }
    .mb-foot__note { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--m-soft); max-width: 40ch; line-height: 1.5; }

    /* floating motion */
    @keyframes mbFloat {
      0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
      50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
    }
    .mb-floaty { animation: mbFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite; }
    .mb-floaty--2 { animation-duration: 8.5s; animation-delay: -2s; }
    .mb-floaty--3 { animation-duration: 9.5s; animation-delay: -4s; }
    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
      .mb-floaty, .mb-floaty--2, .mb-floaty--3 { animation: none; }
      .mb-card, .mb-swatch__chip { transition: none; }
    }

/* ============================================================
   MULTIPAGE ADDITIONS — homepage tiles, category groups, CTA
   ============================================================ */
.home-lede {
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem) 0 clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.6vw, 2rem);
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.home-lede em { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent); }

.cat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(0.9rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  margin: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem) 0 clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem);
}
@media (max-width: 720px) { .cat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.cat-card {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 4px;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: var(--bg-soft);
  isolation: isolate;
}
.cat-card img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.cat-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(31,15,17,0.72) 0%, rgba(31,15,17,0.18) 45%, rgba(31,15,17,0.05) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.cat-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.cat-card__body {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  padding: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem);
  color: #F7ECD4;
}
.cat-card__num {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.8;
}
.cat-card__title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin: 0.2rem 0 0.35rem;
}
.cat-card__title em { font-style: italic; }
.cat-card__meta {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(247,236,212,0.82);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.cat-card__meta::after {
  content: "→";
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.cat-card:hover .cat-card__meta::after { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* category page subgroup heads (Stays → Hotels/Villas, Airbnbs) */
.stays-group { margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem); }
.stays-group__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.stays-group__title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.4vw, 2.3rem);
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0;
}
.stays-group__meta {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-mute);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* simple CTA band reused across pages */
.cta-band {
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  color: #F7ECD4;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  text-align: center;
  margin: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem) 0;
}
.cta-band h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4.5vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}
.cta-band h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--bg-soft); }
.cta-band p {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  max-width: 46ch;
  margin: 0 auto 1.8rem;
  color: rgba(247,236,212,0.8);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.cta-band__link {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #F7ECD4;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(247,236,212,0.45);
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}
.cta-band__link:hover { background: #F7ECD4; color: var(--bg-deep); }

/* exp-card reused on light pillar sections (Brands) — readable on cream */
.pillar .exp-card__title { color: var(--ink); }
.pillar .exp-card__meta { color: var(--ink-mute); }

/* ============================================================
   CINEMATIC MONTAGE HERO (homepage first look)
   ============================================================ */
.hero--cine {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #F7ECD4;
  padding: clamp(1.4rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}
.hero--cine .hero__media { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; background: #18130F; }
.hero--cine .hero__slides { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.hero--cine .hero__slide {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.8s ease;
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.hero--cine .hero__slide.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: heroKenburns 7s ease-out forwards;
}
@keyframes heroKenburns { from { transform: scale(1.005); } to { transform: scale(1.09); } }
.hero--cine .hero__video {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; opacity: 1; z-index: 1;
}
.hero--cine .hero__video.is-ready { opacity: 1; }
.hero--cine .hero__scrim {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2;
  background:
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(18,14,11,.78) 0%, rgba(18,14,11,.18) 42%, rgba(18,14,11,.30) 72%, rgba(18,14,11,.55) 100%);
}

.hero--cine .hero__meta-top--cine {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 3;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: clamp(1.4rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  color: rgba(247,236,212,.92);
  mix-blend-mode: normal;
}
.hero--cine .hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 3; }
.hero--cine .hero__title--cine {
  color: #FBF3E2;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  max-width: 20ch;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  margin-bottom: clamp(0.7rem, 1.6vw, 1.1rem);
}
.hero--cine .hero__title--cine em { color: #F0C27B; }
.hero--cine .hero__sub--cine { color: rgba(251,243,226,.92); }
.hero--cine .hero__sub--cine strong { color: #FBF3E2; }
.hero--cine .hero__scroll { color: rgba(251,243,226,.85); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero--cine .hero__slide.is-active { animation: none; }
}

/* full-width video banner for a stay (e.g. ADEA) */
.stay-banner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  max-height: 68vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: #18130F;
  margin: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.4rem) 0 clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -34px rgba(31,15,17,.5);
}
.stay-banner video { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

/* local (self-hosted) video inside a phone frame */
.phone__media { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; z-index: 1; }
