:root{
  --bg: #F6F4F0;
  --ink: #1F2933;
  --muted: #6B7280;
  --paper: #FFFFFF;
  --gold: #C7A15A;
  --goldSoft: #E4C07A;
  --navDark: rgba(31,41,51,.82);
}


*{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html,body{ height:100%; }
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family: Inter, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;
  color: var(--text);
  background: radial-gradient(1200px 700px at 20% 0%, rgba(92,111,123,0.10), transparent 55%),
              radial-gradient(900px 600px at 90% 10%, rgba(216,211,199,0.35), transparent 55%),
              var(--bg);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

a{ color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
a:hover{ text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }

.container{
  width: min(1120px, calc(100% - 48px));
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.skip{
  position:absolute;
  left:-999px;
  top:auto;
  width:1px;
  height:1px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.skip:focus{
  left: 16px;
  top: 16px;
  width:auto;
  height:auto;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  z-index: 1000;
}

/* Header */
.siteHeader{
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  background: rgba(247,246,243,0.82);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(47,62,70,0.10);
}
.headerInner{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  padding: 14px 0;
}
.brand{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}
.brandMark{
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(92,111,123,0.95), rgba(47,62,70,0.95));
  box-shadow: 0 10px 18px rgba(47,62,70,0.18);
}
.brandText{ font-size: 16px; }

.nav{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 18px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(43,46,52,0.88);
}
.nav a{ padding: 8px 10px; border-radius: 12px; }
.nav a:hover{ background: rgba(216,211,199,0.35); text-decoration:none; }

.btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  text-decoration:none !important;
}
.btnPrimary{
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #F7F6F3;
  border-color: rgba(47,62,70,0.35);
}
.btnPrimary:hover{ filter: brightness(1.06); }

.btnSecondary{
  background: rgba(92,111,123,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(92,111,123,0.28);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.btnSecondary:hover{ background: rgba(92,111,123,0.16); }

.btnGhost{
  background: transparent;
  border-color: rgba(47,62,70,0.22);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.btnGhost:hover{ background: rgba(216,211,199,0.28); }

/* Hero */
.hero{
  padding: 68px 0 34px;
}
.heroGrid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: start;
}
.eyebrow{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(47,62,70,0.85);
  letter-spacing: 0.25px;
}
h1{
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 44px);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.6px;
}
.lead{
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  font-size: 17px;
  color: rgba(43,46,52,0.86);
  max-width: 56ch;
}
.ctaRow{
  display:flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 18px 0 18px;
}

.trust{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}
.trustItem{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.62);
  border: 1px solid rgba(47,62,70,0.10);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 12px 12px;
}
.trustTitle{
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(47,62,70,0.95);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.trustText{
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(91,97,107,0.95);
}

/* Cards */
.card{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  padding: 18px;
}
.heroCard .card{ padding: 18px 18px 16px; }
.cardTitle{ margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 16px; color: rgba(47,62,70,0.92); }
.card.soft{
  background: rgba(241,238,231,0.78);
}

.checklist{
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.checklist li{
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 24px;
  margin: 10px 0;
  color: rgba(43,46,52,0.88);
}
.checklist li:before{
  content: "✓";
  position:absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  color: rgba(92,111,123,0.95);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.cardFoot{
  display:flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.pill{
  font-size: 12px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(216,211,199,0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(47,62,70,0.10);
  color: rgba(47,62,70,0.92);
}

/* Sections */
.section{
  padding: 52px 0;
}
.sectionAlt{
  background: rgba(241,238,231,0.65);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(47,62,70,0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(47,62,70,0.08);
}
.sectionHead{
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.sectionHead h2{
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 26px;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}
.sectionHead p{
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(91,97,107,0.95);
  max-width: 70ch;
}

.cards3{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}
.cards2{
  margin-top: 14px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}

.card h3{
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: rgba(47,62,70,0.95);
}
.card p{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  color: rgba(43,46,52,0.86);
}
.card ul{
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 18px;
  color: rgba(43,46,52,0.84);
}
.card ul li{ margin: 6px 0; }

.steps{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}
.step{
  display:flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items:flex-start;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.62);
  border: 1px solid rgba(47,62,70,0.10);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 16px;
}
.stepNum{
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: rgba(92,111,123,0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(92,111,123,0.22);
  color: rgba(47,62,70,0.95);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.note{
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(47,62,70,0.10);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.58);
  color: rgba(43,46,52,0.86);
}

/* About */
.aboutGrid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items:start;
}
.aboutMeta{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(47,62,70,0.10);
}
.metaLabel{
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  color: rgba(91,97,107,0.95);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.muted{ color: rgba(91,97,107,0.95); }

/* Contact */
.contactGrid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items:start;
}
.leadSmall{
  margin-top: 0;
  color: rgba(43,46,52,0.86);
  max-width: 70ch;
}
.success{
  margin: 14px 0 14px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(92,111,123,0.22);
  background: rgba(92,111,123,0.12);
  color: rgba(47,62,70,0.95);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.form{
  margin-top: 14px;
  display:grid;
  gap: 12px;
}
.form label{
  display:grid;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(47,62,70,0.92);
}
.form input, .form textarea{
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 12px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(47,62,70,0.18);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  outline: none;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 15px;
}
.form input:focus, .form textarea:focus{
  border-color: rgba(92,111,123,0.60);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(92,111,123,0.12);
}
.honeypot{ display:none; }
.fineprint{
  margin: 8px 0 0;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(91,97,107,0.92);
}
.contactSide .contactPoints{
  display:grid;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(47,62,70,0.10);
}

/* Footer */
.footer{
  padding: 28px 0;
  background: rgba(47,62,70,0.92);
  color: rgba(247,246,243,0.92);
}
.footerInner{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footerLinks{
  display:flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footerLinks a{ color: rgba(247,246,243,0.90); }
.footerLinks a:hover{ text-decoration: underline; }
.footerMeta{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap: 6px;
  align-items:flex-end;
}
.footerMeta a{ color: rgba(247,246,243,0.92); }
.brandRow{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap: 10px; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 920px){
  .heroGrid, .aboutGrid, .contactGrid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .trust{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cards3{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cards2{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .steps{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .nav{ display:none; }
  .footerMeta{ align-items:flex-start; }
}


/* Visual refresh: soft coastal neutral, calm contrast, premium spacing */

:root{
  --bg: #F6F4F0;
  --ink: #1F2933;
  --muted: #6B7280;
  --paper: #FFFFFF;
  --gold: #C7A15A;
  --goldSoft: #E4C07A;
  --navDark: rgba(31,41,51,.82);
}


body{ background: var(--bg); color: var(--ink); }

.heroPhoto{
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(43,46,52,.55), rgba(43,46,52,.25)),
    url("hero.jpg");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

.imageGrid{ padding: 56px 0; }
.grid3{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}
.tile{
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--panel);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(43,46,52,.08);
}
.tile img{
  display:block;
  width:100%;
  height: 240px;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.tile figcaption{
  padding: 14px 16px 16px 16px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}

@media (max-width: 900px){
  .grid3{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tile img{ height: 220px; }
}


/* 10 of 10 refresh additions */
.metrics{
  padding: 44px 0 18px 0;
}
.metricsHead{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.metricsGrid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}
.metricCard{
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: var(--panel);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(43,46,52,.08);
  padding: 18px 18px 16px 18px;
}
.metricValue{
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.metricLabel{
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.pageHero{
  padding: 56px 0 10px 0;
}
.contentNarrow{
  max-width: 920px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .metricsHead{ flex-direction: column; align-items:flex-start; }
  .metricsGrid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


.heroPhoto{
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(43,46,52,.65), rgba(43,46,52,.35)),
    url("hero.jpg");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

.heroPhoto .eyebrow{
  color: var(--paperMuted);
}

.heroPhoto h1{
  color: var(--paper);
  letter-spacing: .3px;
  text-shadow: 0 6px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}

.heroPhoto .lead{
  color: var(--paperMuted);
  text-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.14);
}

.heroPhoto .btnSecondary{
  background: rgba(247,246,243,.85);
}

.small{ font-size: .95rem; }


/* Layout refinements: centered hero thesis + brand banner */
.heroCenter .heroGrid{
  text-align: center;
}
.heroCenter .ctaRow{
  justify-content: center;
}
.heroCenter .lead{
  max-width: 52rem;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.brandBanner{
  padding: 34px 0;
}
.brandBannerInner{
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0 18px;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(43,46,52,.65), rgba(43,46,52,.65)),
    url("architecture.jpg");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 38px rgba(43,46,52,.12);
}
.brandBannerText{
  padding: 54px 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.bannerBrand{
  color: var(--paper);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  letter-spacing: .6px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.bannerSub{
  color: var(--paperMuted);
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
}

.grid2{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .brandBannerInner{ margin: 0 10px; }
  .brandBannerText{ padding: 42px 0; }
  .grid2{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* New layout: institutional, centered, dark metric cards */
.topNav{
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  background: rgba(43,46,52,.56);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.navInner{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 12px 0;
}
.brand img{ height: 44px; width: auto; display:block; }
.navLinks{
  display:flex;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items:center;
}
.navLinks a{
  color: var(--paperMuted);
  text-decoration:none;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.navLinks a:hover{ color: var(--paper); }
.navCta{
  color: var(--paper);
  text-decoration:none;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226,196,138,.6);
  background: rgba(43,46,52,.35);
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.heroNew{
  padding: 86px 0 64px 0;
}
.heroNew h1{
  max-width: 980px;
  margin-left:auto;
  margin-right:auto;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.6rem);
}
.eyebrowLight{
  color: var(--paperMuted);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .4px;
}
.leadLight{
  color: var(--paperMuted);
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-left:auto;
  margin-right:auto;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}
.center{ text-align:center; }
.center.ctaRow{ justify-content:center; }

.metricsNew{
  padding: 28px 0 36px 0;
  background: radial-gradient(1200px 400px at 50% 0%, rgba(216,211,199,.42), rgba(247,246,243,0));
}
.metricsGrid4{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.metricCardDark{
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 18px 18px 16px 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(43,46,52,.96), rgba(43,46,52,.88));
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(43,46,52,.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226,196,138,.22);
}
.metricCardDark .metricValue{
  color: var(--paper);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.metricCardDark .metricLabel{
  color: var(--paperMuted);
}

.sectionHead.center{ margin-bottom: 18px; }
.cards3{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0,1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}
.aboutNew{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
.smallCaps{
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .6px;
}

.formGrid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
}
.formGrid textarea{ grid-column: 1 / -1; min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; }
.metaRow{
  display:flex;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.toast{
  position: fixed;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 18px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: rgba(43,46,52,.92);
  color: var(--paper);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226,196,138,.25);
}
.toast.show{
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-6px);
}

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .metricsGrid4{ grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .cards3{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .formGrid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .navLinks{ display:none; }
  .navCta{ font-size: .95rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 520px){
  .metricsGrid4{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.topNav{
  background: var(--navDark);
}
.metricCardDark{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1F2933, #111827);
  border: 1px solid rgba(199,161,90,.35);
}
.metricCardDark .metricValue{
  color: var(--goldSoft);
}


/* Contrast fixes: ensure readability on hero and metric cards */
.heroPhoto{
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(17,24,39,.78), rgba(17,24,39,.42)),
    url("hero.jpg");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

.heroPhoto .eyebrowLight,
.heroPhoto .eyebrow{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  text-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.30);
}

.heroPhoto h1{
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.38);
}

.heroPhoto .leadLight,
.heroPhoto .lead{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  text-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.32);
}

/* Ensure buttons remain legible on hero */
.heroPhoto .btnSecondary{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  color: #111827;
}
.heroPhoto .btnPrimary{
  background: rgba(17,24,39,.90);
}

/* Metric card label contrast */
.metricCardDark .metricLabel,
.metricLabel{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82) !important;
}


/* C upgrades: wordmark logo, hero readability, metrics polish */
.brand img{
  height: 34px;
  width: auto;
}

.heroReadable{
  padding: 92px 0 72px 0;
}
.heroReadable h1{
  text-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
}
.heroReadable .leadLight{
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.heroReadable .ctaRow{
  margin-top: 22px;
  gap: 12px;
}

.metricsGrid4{
  gap: 16px;
}
.metricCardDark{
  padding: 20px 20px 18px 20px;
}
.metricCardDark .metricLabel{
  font-size: .98rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}