:root {
    --navy: #0d2137;
    --navy-mid: #1B3A5C;
    --navy-light: #2a5280;
    --gold: #C8960C;
    --gold-light: #e8b020;
    --gold-pale: #f5e6b8;
    --cream: #f9f5ee;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --gray-100: #f4f4f4;
    --gray-200: #e8e8e8;
    --gray-500: #888;
    --gray-700: #444;
    --text: #1a1a2e;
    --transition: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  }

  *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

  body {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--text);
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }
  /* body {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
} */

  /* ===================== NAV ===================== */
  nav {
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(13,33,55,0.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    /* border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold); */
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0 40px; height: 70px;
    transition: var(--transition);
  }
  .nav-logo {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1;
    filter: invert(100%);
  }
 
  .nav-logo .sub {
    /* font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; */
    font-size: 10px; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .nav-links { display: flex; gap: 4px; align-items: center; }
  .nav-links a {
    /* font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; */
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    text-decoration: none; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 2px;
    transition: var(--transition); position: relative;
  }
  .nav-links a::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 4px; left: 14px; right: 14px;
    height: 1px; background: var(--gold); transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: var(--transition); transform-origin: left;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
  .nav-links a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
  .nav-links a.active { color: var(--gold); }
  .nav-links a.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
  .nav-cta {
    background: var(--gold) !important; color: var(--navy) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important; padding: 4px 6px !important;
    border-radius: 2px;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover { background: var(--gold-light) !important; }
  .nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }

  /* ===================== SECTIONS ===================== */
  .page { display: none; }
  .page.active { display: block; }

  /* ===================== HERO ===================== */
  #home-page { padding-top: 70px; }

  .hero {
    min-height: calc(100vh - 70px);
    background:
      linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13,33,55,0.93) 0%, rgba(13,33,55,0.75) 50%, rgba(200,150,12,0.15) 100%),
      url('images/ngongCover.jpeg?w=1600&q=80') center/cover no-repeat;
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(
      90deg, transparent, transparent 80px,
      rgba(200,150,12,0.03) 80px, rgba(200,150,12,0.03) 81px
    );
  }
  .hero-inner {
    max-width: 1800px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 80px 40px;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
  }
  .hero-tag {
    /* font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; */
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
    display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 24px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); padding-left: 12px;
    animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease both;
  }
  .hero h1 {
    /*font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; */
    font-size: clamp(48px, 7vw, 88px); font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.0; color: var(--white);
    animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.15s ease both;
  }
  .hero h1 div {
    color: var(--gold);
    display: block;
  }

  .hero-sub {
    font-size: 18px; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    max-width: 1000px; margin: 28px 0 24px;
    line-height: 1.7; animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.3s ease both;
  }
  .hero-announcement {
    margin: 0 0 28px;
    max-width: 700px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(200,150,12,0.35);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    gap: 10px 14px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
    animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.45s ease both;
  }
  .hero-announcement::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -30px; left: -30px;
    width: 140px; height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200,150,12,0.35), rgba(200,150,12,0));
    transform: rotate(-12deg);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .ha-icon {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    background: rgba(200,150,12,0.18);
    border: 1px solid rgba(200,150,12,0.35);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .ha-kicker {
    /* font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; */
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .ha-title {
    /* font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; */
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    color: var(--white);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin-top: 4px;
  }
  .ha-brand {
    color: var(--gold);
  }
  .ha-desc {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-top: 6px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .ha-text { grid-column: 2; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
  .hero-btns {
    display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap;
    animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.45s ease both;
  }
  .btn-primary {
    background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy);
    /* font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; */
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase; padding: 16px 36px;
    border: none; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block; transition: var(--transition);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 12px) 0, 100% 12px, 100% 100%, 12px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 12px));
  }
  .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-2px); }
  .btn-secondary {
    /* background: transparent; color: var(--white); */
    /* font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; */
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase; padding: 15px 36px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none; display: inline-block;
    transition: var(--transition);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 12px) 0, 100% 12px, 100% 100%, 12px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 12px));
    border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold);
  }
  .btn-secondary:hover {  transform: translateY(-2px); }

  .hero-stats {
    display: flex; gap: 48px; margin-top: 80px;
    animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.6s ease both;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); padding-top: 40px;
  }
  .stat-item { text-align: left; }
  .stat-num {
    /*font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; */
    font-size: 42px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--gold);
    line-height: 1;
  }
  .stat-label {
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    margin-top: 4px;
  }

  /* ===================== SERVICES STRIP ===================== */
  .services-strip {
    background: var(--navy);
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
  .service-tile {
    padding: 32px 24px; text-align: center;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .service-tile::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px; background: var(--gold);
    transform: scaleX(0); transition: var(--transition);
  }
  .service-tile:hover { background: rgba(200,150,12,0.07); }
  .service-tile:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
  .service-tile:hover .st-icon { color: var(--gold); }
  .st-icon { font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 12px; transition: var(--transition); }
  .st-name {
    /* font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; */
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  }

  /* ===================== SECTION COMMON ===================== */
  .section { padding: 100px 40px; }
  .container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; }

  .section-tag {
    /* font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; */
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 12px; display: block;
  }
  .section-title {
    /*font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; */
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px); font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .section-title span { color: var(--gold); }
  .section-body {
    font-size: 16px; color: var(--gray-700);
    line-height: 1.8; max-width: 640px;
  }

  /* ===================== ABOUT SECTION ===================== */
  .about-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px; align-items: center; margin-top: 60px;
    direction: ltr;
  }
  .about-grid-reverse {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px; align-items: center; margin-top: 60px;
  direction: rtl;           /* Reset text direction for children */
}
  .about-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
  }
  .about-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%; height: 480px; object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
  }
  .about-img-wrap::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute;
    top: -20px; left: -20px; right: 20px; bottom: 20px;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold); z-index: -1;
  }
  .about-badge {
    position: absolute; bottom: -20px; right: -20px;
    background: var(--gold); padding: 24px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .about-badge .num {
    /*font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; */
    font-size: 40px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1;
  }
  .about-badge .lbl {
    /* font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; */
    font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy-mid);
    margin-top: 4px;
  }
  .values-list { margin-top: 36px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
  .value-item {
    display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    background: var(--cream);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
    transition: var(--transition);
  }
  .value-item:hover { background: var(--gold-pale); transform: translateX(4px); }
  .vi-icon { font-size: 22px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
  .vi-text h4 {
    /* font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; */
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 2px;
  }
  .vi-text p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-700); line-height: 1.5; }

  /* ===================== PROJECTS ===================== */
  #projects-page { padding-top: 70px; background: var(--gray-100); min-height: 100vh; }
  .projects-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
    padding: 80px 40px;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .projects-hero::after {
    content: 'PROJECTS';
    position: absolute; right: -20px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
    /*font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; */
    font-size: 140px; font-weight: 900; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    pointer-events: none; white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .projects-hero .section-title { color: var(--white); }
  .projects-hero .section-body { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }

  .projects-grid {
    max-width: 1200px; margin: 60px auto; padding: 0 40px;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(360px, 1fr));
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .project-card {
    background: var(--white); overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
  }
  .project-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.13); }
  .pc-header {
    background: var(--navy); padding: 24px 28px;
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .pc-type {
    /* font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; */
    font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  }
  .pc-status {
    /* font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; */
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
  .status-ongoing { background: rgba(46,125,50,0.25); color: #81c784; }
  .status-completed { background: rgba(200,150,12,0.25); color: var(--gold-light); }
  .pc-name {
    /*font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; */
    font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white);
    margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.3;
  }
  .pc-body { padding: 24px 28px; }
  .pc-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .pc-tag {
    font-size: 11px; background: var(--gray-100); color: var(--navy-mid);
    padding: 4px 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  }
  .pc-desc { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-700); line-height: 1.7; }
  .pc-client {
    margin-top: 16px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray-500); display: flex; gap: 6px;
  }
  .pc-client strong { color: var(--navy-mid); }

  /* ===================== SERVICES PAGE ===================== */
  #services-page { padding-top: 70px; min-height: 100vh; }
  .services-hero {
    background:
      linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13,33,55,0.9) 0%, rgba(13,33,55,0.7) 100%),
      url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1581094794329-c8112a89af12?w=1600&q=80') center/cover;
    padding: 80px 40px;
    position: relative;
  }
  .services-hero .section-title { color: var(--white); }
  .services-hero .section-body { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }

  .services-grid {
    max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 80px 40px;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr));
    gap: 2px; background: var(--gray-200);
  }
  .svc-card {
    background: var(--white); padding: 48px 36px;
    transition: var(--transition); cursor: default;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .svc-card::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 4px; background: var(--gold); transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left; transition: var(--transition);
  }
  .svc-card:hover { background: var(--navy); }
  .svc-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
  .svc-card:hover .svc-icon { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }
  .svc-card:hover .svc-title { color: var(--white); }
  .svc-card:hover .svc-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
  .svc-card:hover .svc-list li { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
  .svc-card:hover .svc-list li::before { color: var(--gold); }
  .svc-icon {
    width: 56px; height: 56px; background: var(--gold-pale);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 26px; margin-bottom: 24px;
    transition: var(--transition);
  }
  .svc-title {
    /*font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; */
    font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 14px; transition: var(--transition);
  }
  .svc-desc {
    font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-700); line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 20px; transition: var(--transition);
  }
  .svc-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
  .svc-list li {
    font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-700); padding: 5px 0;
    padding-left: 16px; position: relative; transition: var(--transition);
  }
  .svc-list li::before {
    content: '→'; position: absolute; left: 0;
    color: var(--gold); font-size: 11px; transition: var(--transition);
  }

  /* ===================== ABOUT PAGE ===================== */
  #about-page { padding-top: 70px; min-height: 100vh; }
  .about-page-hero {
    background: var(--navy);
    padding: 80px 40px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .about-page-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; right: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 40%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent, rgba(200,150,12,0.08));
  }
  .about-page-hero .section-title { color: var(--white); }
  .about-page-hero .section-body { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }

  .team-section { background: var(--cream); padding: 80px 40px; }
  .team-card {
    max-width: 500px; margin: 48px auto;
    background: var(--white); overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    display: flex;
  }
  .team-accent { width: 8px; background: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }
  .team-info { padding: 40px; }
  .team-name {
    /*font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; */
    font-size: 30px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .team-role {
    /* font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; */
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .team-bio { font-size: 15px; color: var(--gray-700); line-height: 1.7; }

  .certs-section { padding: 80px 40px; }
  .certs-grid {
    max-width: 1200px; margin: 48px auto;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px;
  }
  .cert-card {
    padding: 36px; border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: flex-start;
    transition: var(--transition);
  }
  .cert-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); background: var(--gold-pale); transform: translateY(-4px); }
  .cert-badge {
    width: 56px; height: 56px; background: var(--navy);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px; flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--gold);
  }
  .cert-info h4 {
    /* font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; */
    font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .cert-info p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-700); line-height: 1.5; }

  /* ===================== CONTACT PAGE ===================== */
  #contact-page { padding-top: 70px; min-height: 100vh; }
  .contact-layout {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr.5; min-height: calc(100vh - 70px);
  }
  .contact-info {
    background: var(--navy); padding: 80px 60px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .contact-info::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; bottom: -80px; right: -80px;
    width: 300px; height: 300px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(200,150,12,0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
  }
  .contact-info::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; bottom: -40px; right: -40px;
    width: 200px; height: 200px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(200,150,12,0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
  }
  .contact-info .section-title { color: var(--white); }
  .contact-info .section-body { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size: 15px; }
  .contact-items { margin-top: 48px; display: flex; flex-direction: row; gap: 28px; }
  .contact-item { display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: flex-start; }
  .ci-icon {
    width: 48px; height: 48px; background: rgba(200,150,12,0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(200,150,12,0.3);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px; flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .ci-text h4 {
    /* font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; */
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .ci-text p { font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }
  .ci-text a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); text-decoration: none; }
  .ci-text a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

  .contact-form-wrap { padding: 80px 60px; background: var(--white); }
  .form-title {
    /*font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; */
    font-size: 36px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .form-sub { font-size: 15px; color: var(--gray-500); margin-bottom: 40px; }

  .form-group { margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  label {
    /* font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; */
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy-mid);
    display: block; margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  input, select, textarea {
    width: 100%; padding: 14px 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif; font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text); background: var(--gray-100);
    outline: none; transition: var(--transition);
    appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none;
  }
  input:focus, select:focus, textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--gold); background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(200,150,12,0.1);
  }
  textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
  .btn-submit {
    background: var(--navy); color: var(--white);
    /* font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; */
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase; padding: 18px 48px;
    border: none; cursor: pointer; width: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 10px) 0, 100% 10px, 100% 100%, 10px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 10px));
  }
  .btn-submit:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }
  .form-success {
    display: none; background: #e8f5e9; border-left: 4px solid #2e7d32;
    padding: 16px 20px; margin-top: 20px; font-size: 14px; color: #2e7d32;
  }

  /* ===================== WORK PAGE ===================== */
  #work-page { padding-top: 70px; min-height: 100vh; }
  .work-hero {
    background:
      linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13,33,55,0.88) 0%, rgba(27,58,92,0.9) 100%),
      url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1589939705384-5185137a7f0f?w=1600&q=80') center/cover;
    padding: 80px 40px; text-align: center;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .work-hero .section-title { color: var(--white); text-align: center; }
  .work-hero .section-tag { text-align: center; display: block; }
  .work-hero .section-body { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); margin: 0 auto 40px; text-align: center; }

  .work-content { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 80px 40px; }
  .work-intro-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 80px; align-items: start;
  }
  .benefit-item {
    display: flex; gap: 16px; padding: 20px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  }
  .benefit-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .bi-num {
    /*font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; */
    font-size: 36px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--gold-pale);
    line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; min-width: 40px;
  }
  .bi-text h4 {
    /* font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; */
    font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .bi-text p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-700); line-height: 1.6; }
  .roles-title {
    /* font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; */
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .role-tag {
    display: inline-block; padding: 8px 16px; margin: 0 8px 8px 0;
    background: var(--navy); color: var(--white);
    /* font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; */
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase; cursor: default;
    transition: var(--transition);
  }
  .role-tag:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }

  .work-form-wrap {
    background: var(--navy); padding: 60px;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .work-form-wrap::before {
    content: 'JOIN US';
    position: absolute; right: -30px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
    /*font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; */
    font-size: 120px; font-weight: 900; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .wf-title {
    /*font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; */
    font-size: 32px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .wf-sub { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin-bottom: 40px; }
  .work-form-wrap label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
  .work-form-wrap input,
  .work-form-wrap select,
  .work-form-wrap textarea {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    color: var(--white);
  }
  .work-form-wrap input:focus,
  .work-form-wrap select:focus,
  .work-form-wrap textarea:focus {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(200,150,12,0.15);
  }
  .work-form-wrap input::placeholder,
  .work-form-wrap textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
  .work-form-wrap select option { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
  .work-form-wrap .btn-submit { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }
  .work-form-wrap .btn-submit:hover { background: var(--gold-light); }

  /* ===================== FOOTER ===================== */
  footer {
    background: #060f1a; padding: 60px 40px 30px;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
  }
  .footer-grid {
    max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px; margin-bottom: 48px;
  }
  .footer-brand .brand {
    /*font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; */
    font-size: 22px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .footer-brand .tagline {
    font-size: 12px; color: var(--gold); font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .footer-brand p { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); line-height: 1.7; }
  .footer-col h4 {
    /* font-family: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif; */
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .footer-col ul { list-style: none; }
  .footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .footer-col ul li a {
    font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
    text-decoration: none; transition: var(--transition);
  }
  .footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 6px; }
  .footer-col p { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); line-height: 1.8; }
  .footer-bottom {
    max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); padding-top: 28px;
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  }
  .footer-bottom p { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }

  /* ===================== ANIMATIONS ===================== */
  @keyframes fadeUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }
  .reveal {
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
  }
  .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

  /* ===================== SCROLL TOP ===================== */
  .scroll-top {
    position: fixed; bottom: 28px; right: 28px; z-index: 900;
    width: 44px; height: 44px; background: var(--gold);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px; cursor: pointer; opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition); pointer-events: none;
    clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
    color: var(--navy);
  }
  .scroll-top.show { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
  .scroll-top:hover { background: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-4px); }

  /* ===================== RESPONSIVE ===================== */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .about-grid, .work-intro-grid, .contact-layout, .about-grid-reverse { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .contact-layout { min-height: auto; }
    .services-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .certs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    nav { padding: 0 20px; }
    .nav-links { gap: 0; }
    .nav-links a { padding: 6px 6px; font-size: 11px; }
    .hero-stats { gap: 24px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .section { padding: 60px 20px; }
    .services-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .certs-grid, .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .projects-grid { padding: 0 20px; }
    .work-form-wrap, .contact-form-wrap, .contact-info { padding: 40px 24px; }
    .hero-inner { padding: 60px 20px; }
    .hero-announcement { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; }
    .ha-text { grid-column: 1; }
    .ha-icon { justify-self: start; }
  }

  .pc-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
  }
  /* ==========================================
   PREMIUM PROJECT SHOWCASE
========================================== */

.projects-preview-premium{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top left,#1b3a5c 0%,transparent 35%),
    radial-gradient(circle at bottom right,rgba(200,150,12,.15),transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#08121f 0%,#0d2137 100%);
}

.projects-preview-premium::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:40px 40px;
  opacity:.35;
  animation:particlesFloat 20s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes particlesFloat{
  from{transform:translateY(0);}
  to{transform:translateY(-120px);}
}

.project-showcase{
  position:relative;
  gap:80px;
  align-items:center;
  min-height:85vh;
  max-width:1500px;
  margin:auto;
  padding:140px 60px;
  z-index:2;
}

.project-showcase.reverse{
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1.1fr;
}

.project-showcase.reverse .project-media{
  order:2;
}

.project-showcase.reverse .project-content{
  order:1;
}

.project-media{
  position:relative;
}

.project-media::before{
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  inset:-25px;
  background:
      linear-gradient(
      135deg,
      rgba(200,150,12,.25),
      rgba(255,255,255,.03)
      );
  border-radius:40px;
  filter:blur(25px);
  z-index:-1;
}

.project-media img{
  width:100%;
  height:300px;
  object-fit:cover;
  border-radius:32px;
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.45),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  transition:.8s ease;
}

.project-showcase:hover img{
  transform:scale(1.03);
}

.project-content{
  position:relative;
  padding:50px;
  border-radius:32px;
  backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.project-number{
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
  font-size:120px;
  line-height:1;
  font-weight:900;
  color:rgba(200,150,12,.15);
  position:absolute;
  top:-35px;
  right:25px;
}

.project-category{
  color:var(--gold);
  font-family:'Barlow Condensed',sans-serif;
  font-size:13px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:4px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}

.project-title{
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
  color:white;
  font-size:52px;
  line-height:1.05;
  margin:18px 0 24px;
}

.project-description{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  font-size:17px;
  line-height:1.9;
  margin-bottom:30px;
  text-align:left;
  direction:ltr;
}

.project-meta{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:14px;
  margin-bottom:28px;
}

.project-pill{
  padding:10px 18px;
  border-radius:50px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  color:white;
  font-size:13px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.project-client{
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  padding-top:22px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);
}

.project-client strong{
  color:var(--gold);
}

.project-divider{
  height:1px;
  max-width:1400px;
  margin:auto;
  padding:0 60px;
  background:linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      transparent,
      rgba(255,255,255,.15),
      transparent
  );
}

@media(max-width:1000px){

  .project-showcase,
  .project-showcase.reverse{
      grid-template-columns:1fr;
      gap:40px;
      padding:90px 24px;
  }

  .project-showcase.reverse .project-media,
  .project-showcase.reverse .project-content{
      order:unset;
  }

  .project-media img{
      height:300px;
  }

  .project-title{
      font-size:38px;
  }

  .project-number{
      font-size:70px;
  }
}