:root {
    --gold: #b8962e;
    --gold-light: #d4b253;
    --gold-dark: #8a6e1e;
    --gold-faint: rgba(184,150,46,0.08);
    --dark: #080808;
    --dark2: #0f0f0f;
    --dark3: #161616;
    --dark4: #1e1e1e;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --grey: #808080;
    --text: #c0c0c0;
    --cream: #f5f0e8;
  }

  * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; overflow-x: hidden; max-width: 100%; }
  body { font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif; background: var(--dark); color: var(--white); overflow-x: hidden; max-width: 100%; position: relative; }
  ::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 5px; }
  ::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--dark); }
  ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--gold); border-radius: 3px; }

  /* ===== PRELOADER ===== */
  #preloader {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; background: var(--dark); z-index: 9999;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 24px;
    animation: fadeOut 0.6s ease 2.4s forwards;
  }
  .pre-crown { font-size: 2.8rem; color: var(--gold); animation: crownFloat 1.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
  .pre-name { font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 2rem; color: var(--white); letter-spacing: 6px; text-transform: uppercase; }
  .pre-tagline { font-size: 0.65rem; color: var(--grey); letter-spacing: 4px; text-transform: uppercase; }
  .pre-bar { width: 220px; height: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); overflow: hidden; }
  .pre-fill { height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), var(--gold-light), transparent); animation: preBar 2.2s ease forwards; }
  @keyframes fadeOut { to { opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; visibility: hidden; } }
  @keyframes crownFloat { from { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); } to { transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.05); } }
  @keyframes preBar { 0% { width: 0; opacity: 0; } 20% { opacity: 1; } 100% { width: 100%; } }

  /* ===== TOP BAR ===== */
  .top-bar {
    background: var(--dark2); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(184,150,46,0.15);
    padding: 7px 5%; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--grey);
  }
  .top-bar a { color: var(--grey); text-decoration: none; margin: 0 10px; transition: color 0.3s; }
  .top-bar a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  .top-bar i { color: var(--gold); margin-right: 5px; }

  /* ===== NAVBAR ===== */
  nav {
    position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(8,8,8,0.96); backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.5);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(184,150,46,0.12);
    padding: 0 5%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    transition: all 0.4s;
  }
  nav.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.6); }

  .nav-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; text-decoration: none; }
  .nav-logo-crown { font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--gold); transition: transform 0.4s; }
  .nav-logo:hover .nav-logo-crown { transform: rotate(-10deg) scale(1.1); }
  .nav-logo-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .nav-logo-main { font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--white); letter-spacing: 2px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 700; }
  .nav-logo-sub { font-size: 0.55rem; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; }

  .nav-menu { display: flex; list-style: none; }
  .nav-menu > li { position: relative; }
  .nav-menu > li > a {
    display: block; padding: 24px 16px; color: var(--white); text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1.8px; text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: color 0.3s; position: relative;
  }
  .nav-menu > li > a::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 50%; right: 50%;
    height: 2px; background: var(--gold); transition: all 0.35s ease;
  }
  .nav-menu > li:hover > a { color: var(--gold); }
  .nav-menu > li:hover > a::after { left: 14px; right: 14px; }

  .dropdown {
    position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; min-width: 230px; list-style: none;
    background: var(--dark2); border-top: 2px solid var(--gold);
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: all 0.3s; z-index: 200; box-shadow: 0 16px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  }
  .nav-menu > li:hover .dropdown { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
  .dropdown li a {
    display: block; padding: 11px 22px; color: var(--text); text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.5px; transition: all 0.3s;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  }
  .dropdown li a:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 30px; background: var(--gold-faint); }

  .sub-dropdown {
    position: absolute; left: 100%; top: 0; min-width: 220px; list-style: none;
    background: var(--dark2); border-top: 2px solid var(--gold);
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateX(10px);
    transition: all 0.3s; box-shadow: 0 16px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  }
  .dropdown li:hover .sub-dropdown { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateX(0); }
  .dropdown li { position: relative; }
  .has-sub > a::after { content: ' ›'; float: right; }

  .nav-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dark)) !important;
    color: var(--dark) !important; padding: 10px 22px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important; margin-left: 8px;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 8px) 0, 100% 8px, 100% 100%, 8px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 8px));
  }
  .nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }
  .nav-cta:hover { box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(184,150,46,0.4); transform: translateY(-2px); }

  .hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; cursor: pointer; z-index: 1001; }
  .hamburger span { display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); transition: all 0.3s; }

  /* ===== HERO ===== */
  .hero { position: relative; height: 100vh; min-height: 680px; overflow: hidden; }
  .hero-slide {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  }
  .hero-slide.active { opacity: 1; }


  /* Slides — elegant dark backgrounds */
  .hs1 { background: url('../images/slide1.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;}
  .hs2 { background: url('../images/slide2.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;}
  .hs3 { background:url('../images/slide1.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;}

  
  .hero-slide::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 100%);
  }
  /* Architectural line pattern */
  .hero-lines {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0.04;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(0deg, var(--gold) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 80px 80px;
  }
  /* Large decorative monogram */
  .hero-mono {
    position: absolute; right: 6%; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 28vw; font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(184,150,46,0.04); line-height: 1; pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 1s;
  }

  .hero-content {
    position: relative; z-index: 2; height: 100%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; padding: 0 8%;
  }
  .hero-text { max-width: 680px; }
  .hero-eyebrow {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 22px;
    animation: fadeUp 0.9s ease 0.3s both;
  }
  .hero-line-left { width: 40px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }
  .hero-eyebrow span { font-size: 0.68rem; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 4px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; }
  .hero-title {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 6.5vw, 6rem);
    font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.05; color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 26px; animation: fadeUp 0.9s ease 0.5s both;
  }
  .hero-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
  .hero-desc {
    font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.9; font-weight: 300;
    max-width: 500px; margin-bottom: 44px;
    animation: fadeUp 0.9s ease 0.7s both;
  }
  .hero-btns { display: flex; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; animation: fadeUp 0.9s ease 0.9s both; }
  @keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }

  .btn-gold {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    padding: 16px 38px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
    color: var(--dark); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.4s;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 10px) 0, 100% 10px, 100% 100%, 10px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 10px));
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .btn-gold::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.22); transform: translateX(-120%) skewX(-20deg); transition: 0.45s;
  }
  .btn-gold:hover::before { transform: translateX(120%) skewX(-20deg); }
  .btn-gold:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(184,150,46,0.45); }

  .btn-ghost {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    padding: 15px 36px; border: 1px solid rgba(184,150,46,0.5);
    color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.4s;
  }
  .btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--gold-faint); border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-3px); }

  /* Hero scroll */
  .hero-scroll {
    position: absolute; bottom: 36px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 5; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;
    animation: scrollBounce 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .hero-scroll span { display: block; font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 3px; color: var(--grey); text-transform: uppercase; }
  .hero-scroll i { display: block; color: var(--gold); font-size: 1rem; margin-top: 6px; }
  @keyframes scrollBounce { 0%,100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(7px); } }

  .slide-nav {
    position: absolute; bottom: 36px; right: 5%; z-index: 5;
    display: flex; gap: 12px;
  }
  .slide-dot {
    width: 28px; height: 2px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.4s;
  }
  .slide-dot.active { background: var(--gold); width: 48px; }

  /* ===== MARQUEE STRIP ===== */
  .marquee-strip {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold), var(--gold-light), var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
    padding: 12px 0; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .marquee-inner {
    display: flex; gap: 0;
    animation: marqueeScroll 25s linear infinite;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .marquee-item {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
    padding: 0 30px; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--dark);
  }
  .marquee-dot { width: 4px; height: 4px; background: var(--dark); border-radius: 50%; opacity: 0.4; }
  @keyframes marqueeScroll { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

  /* ===== SECTIONS ===== */
  section { padding: 100px 8%; }
  .s-label { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .s-label::before { content: ''; width: 32px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }
  .s-label span { font-size: 0.68rem; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 4px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700; }
  .s-title {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
    font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.15; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .s-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
  .s-rule { width: 50px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .s-text { color: var(--text); line-height: 1.9; font-weight: 300; font-size: 0.95rem; }

  /* Reveal */
  .rv { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(36px); transition: opacity 0.85s ease, transform 0.85s ease; }
  .rv.vis { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  .rv-l { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-44px); transition: opacity 0.85s ease, transform 0.85s ease; }
  .rv-l.vis { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
  .rv-r { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(44px); transition: opacity 0.85s ease, transform 0.85s ease; }
  .rv-r.vis { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

  /* ===== ABOUT ===== */
  .about-sec { background: var(--dark2); }
  .about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 90px; align-items: center; }
  .about-visual { position: relative; }
  .about-frame {
    position: relative; background: var(--dark3);
    width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/5;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .about-frame::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(184,150,46,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .about-frame-icon { font-size: 7rem; color: rgba(184,150,46,0.12); position: relative; z-index: 2; }
  .about-frame-label {
    position: absolute; bottom: 24px; left: 24px; right: 24px; z-index: 3;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(184,150,46,0.3); padding-top: 14px;
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
  }
  .about-frame-label span { font-size: 0.68rem; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; }
  .about-corner-decor {
    position: absolute; width: 60px; height: 60px;
    border-color: var(--gold); border-style: solid; border-width: 0;
  }
  .about-corner-decor.tl { top: -16px; left: -16px; border-top-width: 2px; border-left-width: 2px; animation: cornerPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite; }
  .about-corner-decor.br { bottom: -16px; right: -16px; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-right-width: 2px; animation: cornerPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite 1.5s; }
  @keyframes cornerPulse { 0%,100% { opacity: 0.4; } 50% { opacity: 1; } }
  .about-stat-pill {
    position: absolute; right: -28px; top: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
    padding: 20px 24px; text-align: center; z-index: 4;
    animation: pillFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .about-stat-pill strong { display: block; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 2.4rem; color: var(--dark); font-weight: 900; line-height: 1; }
  .about-stat-pill span { font-size: 0.6rem; color: var(--dark); letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700; }
  @keyframes pillFloat { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-8px); } }

  .about-pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin: 28px 0 36px; }
  .pill {
    padding: 7px 18px; border: 1px solid rgba(184,150,46,0.3);
    font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: all 0.3s;
  }
  .pill:hover { background: var(--gold-faint); border-color: var(--gold); }

  /* ===== SERVICES ===== */
  .services-sec { background: var(--dark); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .services-sec::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: -100px; right: -100px;
    width: 500px; height: 500px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(184,150,46,0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .services-header { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; margin-bottom: 70px; }
  .services-intro { color: var(--text); line-height: 1.9; font-weight: 300; padding-top: 20px; }
  .services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2px; }
  .svc-card {
    background: var(--dark2); padding: 48px 36px;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden; cursor: default;
    transition: all 0.5s; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  }
  .svc-card:hover { background: var(--dark3); border-bottom-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-4px); }
  .svc-card::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform 0.5s;
  }
  .svc-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
  .svc-num {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 4.5rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(184,150,46,0.07); position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 28px;
    line-height: 1; transition: color 0.5s;
  }
  .svc-card:hover .svc-num { color: rgba(184,150,46,0.14); }
  .svc-icon {
    width: 60px; height: 60px;
    background: var(--gold-faint); border: 1px solid rgba(184,150,46,0.25);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 24px;
    transition: all 0.4s;
  }
  .svc-card:hover .svc-icon { background: var(--gold); color: var(--dark); }
  .svc-card h3 { font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 16px; font-weight: 700; }
  .svc-card p { color: var(--grey); font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.8; }
  .svc-list { list-style: none; margin-top: 20px; }
  .svc-list li {
    color: var(--text); font-size: 0.82rem; padding: 7px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  }
  .svc-list li::before { content: '▸'; color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 0.7rem; }
  .svc-learn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 24px;
    color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none; font-weight: 700;
    opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-8px); transition: all 0.4s;
  }
  .svc-card:hover .svc-learn { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

  /* ===== WHY CHOOSE US ===== */
  .why-sec { background: var(--dark2); }
  .why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr; gap: 90px; align-items: center; }
  .why-features { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .why-card {
    background: var(--dark3); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    padding: 30px 26px; transition: all 0.4s; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .why-card::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-faint), transparent);
    opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.4s;
  }
  .why-card:hover { border-color: rgba(184,150,46,0.35); transform: translateY(-5px); }
  .why-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
  .why-card-icon {
    font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 16px;
    transition: transform 0.4s; display: block;
  }
  .why-card:hover .why-card-icon { transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-5deg); }
  .why-card h4 { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .why-card p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--grey); line-height: 1.75; }

  .why-quote {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark3) 0%, #100d00 100%);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); padding: 36px 32px; margin-top: 28px;
    position: relative;
  }
  .why-quote::before {
    content: '"'; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 5rem;
    color: rgba(184,150,46,0.15); position: absolute; top: 10px; right: 20px; line-height: 1;
  }
  .why-quote p { font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.7; font-style: italic; }
  .why-quote cite { display: block; margin-top: 14px; font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; }

  /* ===== STATS ===== */
  .stats-sec {
    padding: 70px 8%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--dark) 0%, #100c00 50%, var(--dark) 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(184,150,46,0.1); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(184,150,46,0.1);
  }
  .stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .stat-cell { text-align: center; padding: 20px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(184,150,46,0.12); }
  .stat-cell:last-child { border-right: none; }
  .stat-icon { font-size: 1.4rem; color: rgba(184,150,46,0.4); margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .stat-num {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 3.8rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold); line-height: 1;
  }
  .stat-num sup { font-size: 1.8rem; vertical-align: super; }
  .stat-label { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--grey); letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 10px; }

  /* ===== PROPERTIES ===== */
  .prop-sec { background: var(--dark); }
  .prop-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2px; margin-top: 60px; }
  .prop-card {
    position: relative; overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer;
    height: 380px; background: var(--dark3);
    transition: transform 0.4s;
  }
  .prop-card:first-child { grid-column: span 2; height: 440px; }
  .prop-card:hover { transform: scale(1.01); }
  .prop-bg {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
  }
  .prop-card:hover .prop-bg { transform: scale(1.06); }
  .pb1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d0800 0%, #1a1200 40%, #0a0800 100%); }
  .pb2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #000d1a 0%, #001426 40%, #000a14 100%); }
  .pb3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0010 0%, #150020 40%, #080010 100%); }
  .pb4 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001a00 0%, #002600 40%, #001400 100%); }

  .prop-bg-pattern {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0.06;
    background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, var(--gold) 0, var(--gold) 1px, transparent 0, transparent 50%);
    background-size: 24px 24px;
  }
  .prop-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.92) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 45%, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 100%);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 30px 28px; transition: all 0.4s;
  }
  .prop-card:hover .prop-overlay { background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.96) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 55%, rgba(184,150,46,0.05) 100%); }
  .prop-type { font-size: 0.62rem; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .prop-name { font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--white); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .prop-card:first-child .prop-name { font-size: 1.9rem; }
  .prop-desc { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 18px; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); transition: all 0.4s; }
  .prop-card:hover .prop-desc { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  .prop-tags { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .prop-tag { font-size: 0.6rem; border: 1px solid rgba(184,150,46,0.4); color: var(--gold); padding: 4px 10px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; }

  .prop-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 60px; }

  /* ===== PROCESS ===== */
  .process-sec {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark2) 0%, #0c0800 50%, var(--dark2) 100%);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .process-sec::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 15% 80%, rgba(184,150,46,0.05) 0%, transparent 40%);
  }
  .process-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 0; margin-top: 70px; position: relative; }
  .process-steps::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 32px; left: 12.5%; right: 12.5%; height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), var(--gold), transparent);
    opacity: 0.3;
  }
  .step {
    text-align: center; padding: 0 24px;
    position: relative;
  }
  .step-num {
    width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--dark); border: 1px solid rgba(184,150,46,0.4);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 28px;
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold);
    position: relative; z-index: 1; transition: all 0.4s;
  }
  .step:hover .step-num { background: var(--gold); color: var(--dark); border-color: var(--gold); transform: scale(1.1); }
  .step h4 { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: var(--white); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .step p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--grey); line-height: 1.75; }

  /* ===== TESTIMONIALS ===== */
  .testi-sec { background: var(--dark); }
  .testi-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 60px; }
  .testi-card {
    background: var(--dark2); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    padding: 38px 32px; position: relative; transition: all 0.4s;
  }
  .testi-card::before {
    content: '"'; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 5rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(184,150,46,0.12); position: absolute; top: 16px; left: 24px; line-height: 1;
    transition: color 0.4s;
  }
  .testi-card:hover { border-color: rgba(184,150,46,0.3); transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); }
  .testi-card:hover::before { color: rgba(184,150,46,0.25); }
  .testi-stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 18px; letter-spacing: 2px; }
  .testi-card p { color: var(--text); font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.85; font-weight: 300; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .testi-person { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); padding-top: 20px; }
  .testi-avatar {
    width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold-faint); border: 1px solid rgba(184,150,46,0.3);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--gold); font-size: 1rem; flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .testi-person h5 { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--white); font-weight: 700; }
  .testi-person span { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--grey); letter-spacing: 1px; }

  /* ===== BLOG ===== */
  .blog-sec { background: var(--dark2); }
  .blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 60px; }
  .blog-card {
    background: var(--dark3); overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04); transition: all 0.4s;
  }
  .blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); border-color: rgba(184,150,46,0.3); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
  .blog-img {
    height: 200px; background: var(--dark2); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  }
  .blog-img-bg {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0.06;
    background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg, var(--gold) 0, var(--gold) 1px, transparent 0, transparent 50%);
    background-size: 20px 20px;
  }
  .blog-img i { font-size: 3rem; color: rgba(184,150,46,0.2); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .blog-date {
    position: absolute; bottom: 16px; left: 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
    color: var(--dark); padding: 8px 14px; font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .blog-body { padding: 26px 24px; }
  .blog-cat { font-size: 0.62rem; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .blog-title { font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 12px; font-weight: 700; }
  .blog-excerpt { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--grey); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .blog-footer { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); padding-top: 14px; font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--grey); }
  .blog-read { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px; text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.72rem; transition: gap 0.3s; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
  .blog-read:hover { gap: 10px; }

  /* ===== CONTACT ===== */
  .contact-sec { background: var(--dark3); }
  .contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; gap: 90px; align-items: start; }
  .c-info-item { display: flex; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
  .c-icon {
    width: 50px; height: 50px; flex-shrink: 0;
    background: var(--gold-faint); border: 1px solid rgba(184,150,46,0.25);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.1rem; transition: all 0.4s;
  }
  .c-info-item:hover .c-icon { background: var(--gold); color: var(--dark); }
  .c-info-item h4 { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--grey); letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 6px; }
  .c-info-item p { color: var(--white); font-size: 0.92rem; }

  .c-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
  .c-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .c-form input, .c-form textarea, .c-form select {
    width: 100%; background: var(--dark2); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    color: var(--white); padding: 16px 20px;
    font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif; font-size: 0.87rem; outline: none; transition: all 0.3s;
    -webkit-appearance: none; resize: none;
  }
  .c-form select option { background: var(--dark2); }
  .c-form input::placeholder, .c-form textarea::placeholder { color: var(--grey); }
  .c-form input:focus, .c-form textarea:focus, .c-form select:focus { border-color: rgba(184,150,46,0.5); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(184,150,46,0.05); }
  .c-form textarea { height: 130px; }
  .c-submit {
    align-self: flex-start; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
    color: var(--dark); border: none; padding: 18px 50px;
    font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 10px) 0, 100% 10px, 100% 100%, 10px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 10px));
  }
  .c-submit::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); transform: translateX(-120%) skewX(-20deg); transition: 0.4s; }
  .c-submit:hover::before { transform: translateX(120%) skewX(-20deg); }
  .c-submit:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(184,150,46,0.35); }

  /* ===== FOOTER ===== */
  footer { background: #040404; border-top: 1px solid rgba(184,150,46,0.12); }
  .footer-top { padding: 80px 8%; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 50px; }

  .f-brand-name { font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--white); letter-spacing: 3px; font-weight: 700; }
  .f-brand-name span { color: var(--gold); }
  .f-brand-tagline { font-size: 0.62rem; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 6px 0 18px; }
  .f-brand-desc { color: var(--grey); font-size: 0.84rem; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .f-socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .f-social {
    width: 38px; height: 38px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--grey); font-size: 0.85rem; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.3s;
  }
  .f-social:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--dark); transform: translateY(-3px); }

  .f-col h4 { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2.5px; color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 22px; padding-bottom: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(184,150,46,0.15); }
  .f-col ul { list-style: none; }
  .f-col ul li { margin-bottom: 11px; }
  .f-col ul li a { color: var(--grey); text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.84rem; transition: all 0.3s; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; }
  .f-col ul li a::before { content: '›'; color: var(--gold); transition: transform 0.3s; }
  .f-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--white); }
  .f-col ul li a:hover::before { transform: translateX(4px); }

  .f-contact-line { display: flex; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 16px; color: var(--grey); font-size: 0.84rem; align-items: flex-start; }
  .f-contact-line i { color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 3px; }

  .f-newsletter p { color: var(--grey); font-size: 0.82rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .f-newsletter-form { display: flex; gap: 0; }
  .f-newsletter-form input {
    flex: 1; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    color: var(--white); padding: 12px 16px;
    font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif; font-size: 0.82rem; outline: none; transition: border-color 0.3s;
  }
  .f-newsletter-form input:focus { border-color: rgba(184,150,46,0.4); }
  .f-newsletter-form button {
    background: var(--gold); color: var(--dark); border: none;
    padding: 12px 18px; font-size: 0.85rem; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.3s;
  }
  .f-newsletter-form button:hover { background: var(--gold-light); }

  .footer-bottom {
    padding: 22px 8%; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--grey);
  }
  .footer-bottom a { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; }
  .footer-bottom a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

  /* ===== FLOATING ===== */
  .wa-btn {
    position: fixed; bottom: 30px; right: 30px; z-index: 999;
    width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; background: #25d366;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: white; font-size: 1.55rem; text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,211,102,0.5); transition: transform 0.3s;
    animation: waPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .wa-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.12); }
  @keyframes waPulse { 0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,211,102,0.4); } 50% { box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(37,211,102,0.7), 0 0 0 8px rgba(37,211,102,0.1); } }

  .top-btn {
    position: fixed; bottom: 100px; right: 32px; z-index: 999;
    width: 42px; height: 42px; background: var(--gold);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--dark); font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transform: translateY(16px);
    transition: all 0.3s;
  }
  .top-btn.show { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; transform: translateY(0); }
  .top-btn:hover { background: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-3px); }



/* ===== SECTION DIVIDER ===== */
.sec-divider {
  height: 80px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; position: relative;
}
.sec-divider::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 8%; right: 8%; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(184,150,46,0.2), transparent);
}
.sec-divider-icon {
  background: var(--dark); padding: 0 20px; position: relative; z-index: 1;
  color: rgba(184,150,46,0.35); font-size: 1.1rem;
}



  /* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
  @media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .prop-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .prop-card:first-child { grid-column: span 2; }
    .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .testi-grid, .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .process-steps::before { display: none; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    section { padding: 65px 5%; }
    .top-bar { display: none; }
    nav { padding: 0 5%; }
    .nav-menu {
      display: none;
      position: fixed;
      top: 0; left: 0;
      width: 100vw;
      height: 100vh;
      background: rgba(8,8,8,0.97);
      backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: flex-start;
      gap: 0;
      z-index: 1000;
      overflow-y: auto;
      overflow-x: hidden;
      padding: 90px 20px 50px;
      transform: translateY(-100%);
      transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    }
    .nav-menu.open {
      display: flex;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }
    .nav-menu > li {
      width: 100%;
      text-align: center;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(184,150,46,0.08);
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(16px);
      transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
    }
    .nav-menu.open > li:nth-child(1) { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); transition-delay:0.05s; }
    .nav-menu.open > li:nth-child(2) { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); transition-delay:0.10s; }
    .nav-menu.open > li:nth-child(3) { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); transition-delay:0.15s; }
    .nav-menu.open > li:nth-child(4) { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); transition-delay:0.20s; }
    .nav-menu.open > li:nth-child(5) { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); transition-delay:0.25s; }
    .nav-menu.open > li:nth-child(6) { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); transition-delay:0.30s; }
    .nav-menu.open > li:nth-child(7) { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); transition-delay:0.35s; }
    .nav-menu > li > a {
      display: block;
      font-size: 1rem;
      padding: 16px 20px;
      color: var(--white);
    }
    .nav-menu > li > a::after { display: none; }
    .nav-cta {
      margin: 8px 0 0 0 !important;
      padding: 14px 40px !important;
      display: inline-block !important;
      clip-path: none !important;
    }
    /* Blur overlay behind menu */
    .menu-blur-overlay {
      display: none;
      position: fixed; inset: 0;
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      z-index: 999;
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    }
    .menu-blur-overlay.active { display: block; opacity: 1; }
    /* Hamburger X animation */
    .hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px,5px); }
    .hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-10px); }
    .hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px,-5px); }
    .hamburger { display: flex; }
    .hero-title { font-size: 2.6rem; }
    .about-grid, .why-grid, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .services-header, .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .prop-grid, .testi-grid, .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .prop-card:first-child { grid-column: auto; height: 380px; }
    .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .c-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .about-stat-pill { right: 10px; top: 10px; }
    .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .hero-mono { display: none; }
    .services-intro { padding-top: 0; }
  }