:root{
  --bg-dark:#0a0a0c;
  --bg-darker:#050507;
  --bg-white:#ffffff;
  --bg-muted:#f4f4f7;
  --lime:#273628;
  --lime-hover:#1b261c;
  --cobalt:#273628;
  --cobalt-hover:#1b261c;
  --pastel-mint:#d5f2e3;
  --pastel-pink:#fcdfe5;
  --pastel-olive:#2a3826;
  --pastel-yellow:#fff0ba;
  --pastel-purple:#ede0ff;
  --cyan:#F4F2EB;
  --amber:#fbbf24;
  --text-dark:#0c0a09;
  --text-white:#ffffff;
  --text-muted:#6b6b72;
  --border-light:#e5e5eb;
  --border-dark:rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  --font-display:'Syne','Plus Jakarta Sans',sans-serif;
  --font-sans:'Plus Jakarta Sans',system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif;
  --arch-olive:#273628;
  --arch-olive-deep:#1b261c;
  --arch-sand:#EBE8E1;
  --arch-sand-light:#F4F2EB;
  --arch-sand-card:#E2DFD7;
  --arch-stone-line:rgba(39,54,40,0.12);
  --arch-text-muted:#5E645A;
}

*{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0}
html,body{max-width:100%;overflow-x:hidden;position:relative}
body{font:16px/1.6 var(--font-sans);color:var(--text-dark);background:var(--bg-white);-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}img,svg{max-width:100%}
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--arch-olive);outline-offset:3px}
.wrap{width:min(1240px,94vw);margin:auto}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.025em;line-height:1.08}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header (Clean Minimal Architectural Bar with Equals Icon & Pill Menu)
   ========================================================================== */
.top{
  position:sticky;
  top:0;
  left:0;
  right:0;
  z-index:100;
  background:rgba(235, 232, 225, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--arch-stone-line);
  color:var(--arch-olive);
  transition:background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.bar{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  height:70px;
}
.nav-left{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:32px;
}
.logo-arch{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
  text-decoration:none;
  color:var(--arch-olive);
}
.logo-bars{
  display:inline-flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:4px;
}
.logo-bars span{
  display:block;
  width:18px;
  height:2px;
  background:var(--arch-olive);
  border-radius:2px;
}
.logo-brand{
  font:800 20px/1 var(--font-display);
  letter-spacing:-0.025em;
  color:var(--arch-olive);
  text-transform:lowercase;
}
.logo-ver{
  display:inline-block;
  font:700 10.5px monospace;
  background:rgba(39, 54, 40, 0.12);
  color:var(--arch-olive);
  padding:2px 6px;
  border-radius:4px;
  margin:0 5px;
  vertical-align:middle;
  letter-spacing:0;
}
.nav-links{
  display:flex;
  gap:22px;
  list-style:none;
  padding:0;
  margin:0;
}
.nav-links a{
  font:700 12.5px var(--font-sans);
  letter-spacing:0.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--arch-text-muted);
  transition:color 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a[aria-current]{
  color:var(--arch-olive);
}
.nav-right{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:16px;
}
.btn-menu-pill{
  background:rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border:1px solid rgba(39, 54, 40, 0.22);
  color:var(--arch-olive);
  padding:8px 20px;
  border-radius:40px;
  font:700 12px var(--font-sans);
  letter-spacing:0.06em;
  cursor:pointer;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  transition:all 0.22s ease;
  box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(39, 54, 40, 0.05);
  outline:none;
  user-select:none;
}
.btn-menu-pill:hover{
  background:var(--arch-olive);
  color:#ffffff;
  border-color:var(--arch-olive);
  transform:translateY(-1px);
}
.menu-equals{
  font-weight:900;
  font-size:14px;
  line-height:1;
}

/* Mobile Navigation Drawer */
.mobile-nav-drawer{
  position:absolute;
  top:100%;
  left:0;
  right:0;
  background:rgba(235, 232, 225, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter:blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(24px);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--arch-stone-line);
  max-height:0;
  overflow:hidden;
  opacity:0;
  visibility:hidden;
  transition:max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow:0 24px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  z-index:99;
}
.mobile-nav-drawer.is-open{
  max-height:460px;
  opacity:1;
  visibility:visible;
}
.drawer-inner{
  padding:20px 0 24px;
}
.drawer-links{
  list-style:none;
  padding:0;
  margin:0 0 16px 0;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:10px;
}
.drawer-links a{
  font:800 15px/1.2 var(--font-display);
  letter-spacing:0.04em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--arch-olive);
  display:block;
  padding:8px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(39, 54, 40, 0.08);
  transition:padding-left 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.drawer-links a:hover,
.drawer-links a[aria-current]{
  color:var(--arch-olive-deep);
  padding-left:8px;
}
.drawer-contact-bar{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  font-size:12.5px;
  color:var(--arch-text-muted);
  padding-top:6px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:8px;
}
.drawer-contact-bar a{
  color:var(--arch-olive);
  font-weight:700;
  text-decoration:underline;
}
.btn-menu-pill:hover{
  background:var(--arch-olive);
  color:#ffffff;
  border-color:var(--arch-olive);
  transform:translateY(-1px);
}
.menu-equals{
  font-weight:900;
  font-size:14px;
  line-height:1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Architectural Split Hero Section (Inspired by Ohio Theme Reference Layout)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-arch{
  position:relative;
  width:100%;
  background:var(--arch-sand);
  color:var(--arch-olive);
  overflow:hidden;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--arch-stone-line);
}
.hero-arch-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:51% 49%;
  min-height:calc(100vh - 70px);
  position:relative;
  width:100%;
}

/* Left Column: Full-Height Architectural Timber Pavilion Visual */
.hero-arch-left{
  position:relative;
  height:100%;
  min-height:680px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#20261f;
}
.arch-visual-frame{
  position:relative;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
}
.arch-main-img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center;
  display:block;
  transform:scale(1.01);
  transition:transform 8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}
.hero-arch:hover .arch-main-img{
  transform:scale(1.045);
}
.arch-img-scrim{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0,0,0,0.02) 60%, rgba(235,232,225,0.2) 100%),
              linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 0%, transparent 40%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.arch-badge-stamp{
  position:absolute;
  bottom:32px;
  left:36px;
  background:rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  padding:9px 20px;
  border-radius:40px;
  font:700 11px var(--font-sans);
  letter-spacing:0.12em;
  color:var(--arch-olive);
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:9px;
  box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  z-index:4;
}
.stamp-dot{
  width:7px;
  height:7px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:#3b6e36;
  box-shadow:0 0 8px rgba(59, 110, 54, 0.6);
}

/* Right Column: Warm Sand/Linen Canvas with Hairline & Vertical Vignette */
.hero-arch-right{
  position:relative;
  background:var(--arch-sand);
  height:100%;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:space-between;
  padding:36px 48px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.arch-hairline-v{
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  top:0;
  bottom:0;
  width:1px;
  background:var(--arch-stone-line);
}
.arch-right-inner{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  height:100%;
  justify-content:space-between;
}
.arch-kicker-row{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  align-items:center;
  margin-left:clamp(20px, 11vw, 130px);
  padding-bottom:16px;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--arch-stone-line);
}
.arch-kicker{
  font:600 11.5px/1.2 monospace, var(--font-sans);
  letter-spacing:0.22em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--arch-text-muted);
}
.arch-issue-num{
  font:700 11px monospace;
  letter-spacing:0.16em;
  color:rgba(39, 54, 40, 0.5);
}

/* Secondary Vertical Interior Card */
.arch-vertical-card{
  align-self:flex-end;
  width:min(330px, 78%);
  margin-top:auto;
  margin-bottom:28px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:10px;
  z-index:3;
}
.vertical-img-wrap{
  width:100%;
  height:280px;
  border-radius:4px;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 16px 44px rgba(39, 54, 40, 0.12);
  border:1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}
.vertical-img-wrap img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  display:block;
  transition:transform 0.8s ease;
}
.arch-vertical-card:hover .vertical-img-wrap img{
  transform:scale(1.05);
}
.vertical-card-meta{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  font-size:11.5px;
}
.spec-code{
  background:var(--arch-olive);
  color:#ffffff;
  padding:3px 8px;
  border-radius:4px;
  font:800 10.5px monospace;
  letter-spacing:0.08em;
}
.spec-desc{
  font:600 11.5px var(--font-sans);
  color:var(--arch-text-muted);
}

/* Bottom Metrics Row */
.arch-specs-row{
  display:flex;
  gap:36px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--arch-stone-line);
  padding-top:20px;
  margin-top:10px;
}
.spec-item{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
}
.spec-val{
  font:800 24px/1 var(--font-display);
  color:var(--arch-olive);
}
.spec-lbl{
  font:600 11px var(--font-sans);
  color:var(--arch-text-muted);
  letter-spacing:0.02em;
  margin-top:4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Central Giant Typography Overlap (DESIGN FOR LIFE, BUILT TO LAST)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-arch-center-copy{
  position:absolute;
  left:35%;
  top:43%;
  transform:translateY(-50%);
  z-index:10;
  max-width:58vw;
  pointer-events:auto;
}
.kicker-mobile-only{
  display:none;
  font:700 11px monospace;
  letter-spacing:0.2em;
  color:var(--arch-text-muted);
  margin-bottom:8px;
}
.arch-headline{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-size:clamp(46px, 6.7vw, 114px);
  font-weight:900;
  line-height:0.91;
  letter-spacing:-0.04em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--arch-olive);
  margin:0 0 22px 0;
  user-select:none;
}
.headline-row{
  display:block;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.h-word{
  display:inline-block;
  transition:transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}
.headline-row:hover .h-word{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}
.arch-action-bar{
  max-width:480px;
  margin-top:6px;
}
.arch-lead-tagline{
  font:500 15px/1.55 var(--font-sans);
  color:#3b4337;
  margin-bottom:20px;
  text-wrap:balance;
}
.arch-buttons{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:16px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.btn-arch-dark{
  background:var(--arch-olive);
  color:#ffffff;
  padding:12px 24px;
  border-radius:40px;
  font:700 12px var(--font-sans);
  letter-spacing:0.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(39, 54, 40, 0.25);
  transition:all 0.25s ease;
}
.btn-arch-dark:hover{
  background:var(--arch-olive-deep);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(39, 54, 40, 0.35);
}
.btn-circle-arrow{
  width:22px;
  height:22px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:12px;
  transition:transform 0.25s ease;
}
.btn-arch-dark:hover .btn-circle-arrow{
  transform:translateY(2px);
}
.btn-arch-ghost{
  font:700 13px var(--font-sans);
  color:var(--arch-olive);
  text-decoration:underline;
  text-underline-offset:4px;
  transition:opacity 0.2s;
}
.btn-arch-ghost:hover{
  opacity:0.75;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1140px) {
  .hero-arch-center-copy{
    left:28%;
    max-width:68vw;
  }
  .arch-headline{
    font-size:clamp(40px, 6.2vw, 88px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .hero-arch-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    min-height:auto;
  }
  .hero-arch-left{
    min-height:420px;
  }
  .hero-arch-center-copy{
    position:relative;
    left:auto;
    top:auto;
    transform:none;
    max-width:100%;
    padding:36px 24px 20px;
    z-index:2;
  }
  .kicker-mobile-only{
    display:block;
  }
  .arch-headline{
    font-size:clamp(38px, 9.5vw, 64px);
    line-height:0.94;
    margin-bottom:16px;
  }
  .headline-row{
    white-space:normal;
  }
  .hero-arch-right{
    padding:24px 24px 36px;
  }
  .arch-kicker-row{
    margin-left:0;
    display:none;
  }
  .arch-vertical-card{
    align-self:center;
    width:100%;
  }
  .vertical-img-wrap{
    height:220px;
  }
  .nav-links{
    display:none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 2: FRESHLY PUBLISHED (4-Card Grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.s-fresh{padding:90px 0;background:var(--bg-white)}
.section-head-split{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  align-items:flex-end;
  gap:30px;
  margin-bottom:44px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.section-head-split h2{
  font:900 clamp(38px,5vw,60px) var(--font-display);
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--text-dark);
  letter-spacing:-.03em;
  margin:0;
}
.section-head-split .head-meta{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:flex-end;
  gap:16px;
}
.section-head-split p{
  font-size:14px;
  color:var(--text-muted);
  max-width:320px;
  text-align:right;
  margin:0;
}
.btn-view-all{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  padding:10px 22px;
  border:1px solid #111;
  border-radius:40px;
  font:800 12px var(--font-sans);
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#111;
  background:#fff;
  transition:all .2s;
}
.btn-view-all:hover{
  background:#111;
  color:#fff;
}
.btn-view-all .circle-arrow{
  width:24px;
  height:24px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:#111;
  color:#fff;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:11px;
  transition:background .2s,color .2s;
}
.btn-view-all:hover .circle-arrow{
  background:#ffffff;
  color:var(--arch-olive);
}

/* 4-Card Horizontal Grid */
.grid-fresh{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  gap:24px;
}
.card-fresh{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:16px;
  text-decoration:none;
  transition:transform .25s ease;
}
.card-fresh:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px);
}
.card-fresh .visual-box{
  position:relative;
  aspect-ratio:4/5;
  border-radius:20px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#eee;
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.card-fresh .visual-box img{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  display:block;
  transition:transform .4s ease;
}
.card-fresh:hover .visual-box img{
  transform:scale(1.06);
}
.card-fresh h3{
  font:800 17px/1.3 var(--font-sans);
  color:var(--text-dark);
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  margin:0;
}
.meta-tag-row{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  font-size:12px;
  color:var(--text-muted);
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.pill-cat{
  padding:3px 10px;
  border-radius:20px;
  font:800 11px var(--font-sans);
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
}
.pill-cat.yellow{background:var(--pastel-yellow);color:#735300}
.pill-cat.pink{background:var(--pastel-pink);color:#a82046}
.pill-cat.purple{background:var(--pastel-purple);color:#581ea3}
.pill-cat.dark{background:#111;color:#fff}
.pill-cat.mint{background:var(--pastel-mint);color:#126338}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 3: FEATURED POSTS (Deep Architectural Lead Card + 3 Stacked Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.s-featured{padding:90px 0;background:var(--bg-muted)}
.featured-center-title{
  text-align:center;
  font:900 clamp(36px,5vw,56px) var(--font-display);
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:-.02em;
  margin-bottom:48px;
}
.featured-layout{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.05fr 1fr;
  gap:26px;
}

/* Left Large Featured Card */
.featured-cobalt-card{
  background:var(--arch-olive-deep);
  border-radius:24px;
  padding:32px;
  color:var(--text-white);
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:space-between;
  box-shadow:0 18px 44px rgba(27,38,28,0.18);
  text-decoration:none;
  transition:transform .3s ease,box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.featured-cobalt-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:0 24px 54px rgba(27,38,28,0.26);
}
.cobalt-visual-arch{
  position:relative;
  height:320px;
  border-radius:20px 20px 70px 20px;
  overflow:hidden;
  margin-bottom:28px;
  background:#141d15;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.cobalt-visual-arch img{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  display:block;
  transition:transform .4s ease;
}
.featured-cobalt-card:hover .cobalt-visual-arch img{
  transform:scale(1.05);
}
.cobalt-meta-row{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
  font-size:12.5px;
  margin-bottom:14px;
  color:rgba(244,242,235,0.85);
}
.cobalt-pill{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  color:#ffffff;
  padding:4px 12px;
  border-radius:20px;
  font:800 11.5px var(--font-sans);
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:0.04em;
}
.featured-cobalt-card h3{
  font:900 clamp(26px,3vw,36px)/1.15 var(--font-sans);
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:-.02em;
  color:var(--arch-sand-light);
  margin:0;
}

/* Right Stacked 3 Cards */
.featured-stack{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:20px;
}
.stacked-card{
  border-radius:20px;
  padding:20px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:130px 1fr;
  gap:20px;
  align-items:center;
  text-decoration:none;
  transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.stacked-card:hover{
  transform:translateX(5px);
  box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.stacked-card.mint{background:var(--pastel-mint);color:#0a1c12}
.stacked-card.pink{background:var(--pastel-pink);color:#2b0e16}
.stacked-card.olive{background:var(--pastel-olive);color:#ffffff}

.stacked-thumb{
  position:relative;
  aspect-ratio:1/1;
  border-radius:14px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#ddd;
}
.stacked-thumb img{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  display:block;
}
.stacked-thumb .thumb-overlay-text{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font:900 14px var(--font-sans);
  color:#fff;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  background:rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  letter-spacing:.05em;
}
.stacked-info{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:10px;
}
.stacked-info h4{
  font:800 16px/1.3 var(--font-sans);
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  margin:0;
}
.stacked-read-btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  font:800 11.5px var(--font-sans);
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
.stacked-read-btn .circle-dot{
  width:20px;
  height:20px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:#111;
  color:#fff;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:10px;
}
.stacked-card.olive .stacked-read-btn .circle-dot{
  background:var(--arch-sand);
  color:var(--arch-olive-deep);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 4: FEATURED CATEGORIES (4 Tall Photo Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.s-categories{padding:80px 0;background:var(--bg-white)}
.cat-head{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  align-items:center;
  margin-bottom:34px;
}
.cat-head h2{
  font:900 clamp(32px,4vw,50px) var(--font-display);
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:-.02em;
  margin:0;
}
.cat-nav-arrows{
  display:flex;
  gap:10px;
}
.arrow-circle{
  width:40px;
  height:40px;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid #ddd;
  background:#fff;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  cursor:pointer;
  transition:all .2s;
  font-size:16px;
}
.arrow-circle.dark{
  background:#111;
  color:#fff;
  border-color:#111;
}
.arrow-circle:hover{
  background:var(--arch-olive);
  color:#ffffff;
  border-color:var(--arch-olive);
}

.grid-categories{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  gap:22px;
}
.cat-card{
  position:relative;
  aspect-ratio:3/4;
  border-radius:20px;
  overflow:hidden;
  text-decoration:none;
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition:transform .3s ease;
}
.cat-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px);
}
.cat-card img{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  display:block;
  transition:transform .4s ease;
}
.cat-card:hover img{
  transform:scale(1.08);
}
.cat-card::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(0,0,0,0) 40%,rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 100%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.cat-label-bottom{
  position:absolute;
  left:22px;
  bottom:22px;
  z-index:3;
  font:900 24px var(--font-display);
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
}
.cat-label-bottom.cyan{color:var(--arch-sand-light)}
.cat-label-bottom.white{color:#ffffff}
.cat-label-bottom.yellow{color:var(--amber)}
.cat-label-bottom.lime{color:var(--arch-sand-light)}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 5: Architectural Newsletter (SUBSCRIBE TO PLYNEWS INDIA)
   ========================================================================== */
.s-newsletter{
  background:var(--arch-sand);
  border-top:1px solid var(--arch-stone-line);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--arch-stone-line);
  padding:90px 0;
  overflow:hidden;
  position:relative;
}
.newsletter-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.35fr 1fr;
  gap:48px;
  align-items:center;
}
.newsletter-left h2{
  font:900 clamp(34px,4.8vw,56px)/1.08 var(--font-display);
  color:var(--arch-olive-deep);
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:-.03em;
  margin-bottom:24px;
}
.btn-try-now{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:12px;
  background:var(--arch-olive);
  color:#ffffff;
  padding:14px 32px;
  border-radius:40px;
  font:800 13px var(--font-sans);
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:36px;
  transition:transform .2s ease,background .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease;
  box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(39,54,40,0.18);
}
.btn-try-now:hover{
  background:var(--arch-olive-deep);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(39,54,40,0.26);
}
.btn-try-now .circle-icon{
  width:24px;
  height:24px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  color:#ffffff;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:13px;
  transition:background .2s,color .2s;
}
.btn-try-now:hover .circle-icon{
  background:#ffffff;
  color:var(--arch-olive-deep);
}

.perks-list{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:20px;
  max-width:520px;
}
.perk-item{
  display:flex;
  gap:18px;
  align-items:flex-start;
}
.perk-num{
  font:800 13px var(--font-sans);
  color:var(--arch-olive);
  background:rgba(39,54,40,0.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(39,54,40,0.16);
  padding:4px 9px;
  border-radius:6px;
  line-height:1.2;
}
.perk-content h4{
  font:800 14px var(--font-sans);
  letter-spacing:.05em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--arch-olive-deep);
  margin-bottom:4px;
}
.perk-content p{
  font-size:13.5px;
  color:var(--arch-text-muted);
  line-height:1.5;
  margin:0;
}

/* Newsletter Right Arch Photo */
.newsletter-right{
  position:relative;
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
}
.newsletter-arch-box{
  position:relative;
  width:min(380px,85vw);
  aspect-ratio:1/1;
  border-radius:240px 240px 30px 30px;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 20px 48px rgba(39,54,40,0.16);
  border:4px solid #ffffff;
  background:var(--arch-sand-card);
}
.newsletter-arch-box img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  display:block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Blog & Article Pages
   ========================================================================== */
.page-h{padding:120px 0 50px;background:var(--bg-dark);color:var(--text-white)}
.page-h h1{font:900 clamp(40px,5vw,68px) var(--font-display);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.page-h p{margin-top:14px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);max-width:600px}

.prog{position:fixed;top:70px;left:0;height:4px;width:0;background:var(--arch-olive);z-index:100}
.art{width:min(760px,92vw);margin:auto;padding-bottom:90px}
.art-h{padding:120px 0 36px}
.art-h h1{font:800 clamp(32px,4vw,50px)/1.15 var(--font-sans);letter-spacing:-.02em}
.art-h .meta{font:700 13px var(--font-sans);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--arch-olive);margin-bottom:14px;display:block}

.art .cover{height:420px;border-radius:20px;margin-bottom:44px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12)}
.art .cover img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}

.art h2{font:800 28px var(--font-sans);margin:46px 0 16px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.art p,.art ul,.art ol{margin-bottom:20px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.75;color:#222}
.art ul,.art ol{padding-left:24px}.art li{margin-bottom:10px}
.art figure{margin:36px 0;text-align:center}
.art figure img{width:100%;max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:14px;box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);display:block}
.art figcaption{font-size:14px;color:var(--text-muted);margin-top:10px;font-style:italic}
.callout{border-left:4px solid var(--arch-olive);background:#fafaf8;padding:22px 26px;margin:32px 0;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.02)}

.tw{overflow-x:auto}
table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:15px;min-width:620px;margin:24px 0}
th,td{text-align:left;padding:14px 18px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e5;vertical-align:top}
th{font:800 13px var(--font-sans);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em;background:#f0f0f5}

.filters{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:40px}
.filters button{font:700 14px var(--font-sans);padding:9px 22px;border:1px solid #111;background:none;border-radius:40px;cursor:pointer;transition:all .2s}
.filters button[aria-pressed=true]{background:#111;color:#fff}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
footer{background:var(--bg-dark);color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);padding:80px 0 36px;font-size:15px}
footer .cols{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr;gap:44px;margin-bottom:50px}
footer h4{font:800 18px var(--font-display);color:var(--text-white);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.02em;margin-bottom:16px}
footer ul{list-style:none;padding:0;display:grid;gap:10px}
footer a{text-decoration:none;transition:color .2s}
footer a:hover{color:var(--arch-sand)}
.fine{border-top:1px solid var(--border-dark);padding-top:24px;font-size:13px;opacity:.7}

.grid-fresh.grid-fresh-3col{
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
}
.form-row-split{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
  gap:16px;
  margin-bottom:16px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive & Accessibility
   ========================================================================== */
@media(max-width:1140px){
  .grid-fresh{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .grid-fresh.grid-fresh-3col{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
}

@media(max-width:960px){
  .grid-fresh{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .grid-fresh.grid-fresh-3col{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .featured-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .grid-categories{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .newsletter-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center}
  .perks-list{margin:0 auto}
  .nav-links{display:none}
  footer .cols{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .section-head-split{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:18px}
  .section-head-split .head-meta{align-items:flex-start;text-align:left}
  .section-head-split p{text-align:left;max-width:100%}
}

@media(max-width:640px){
  .wrap{width:calc(100% - 32px)}
  .grid-fresh,
  .grid-fresh.grid-fresh-3col{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .grid-categories{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .form-row-split{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .art{width:100%}
  .art .cover{height:250px;border-radius:14px;margin-bottom:28px}
  .art h1{font-size:clamp(26px,7vw,38px)}
  .art p, .art ul, .art ol{font-size:16px;line-height:1.65}
  .featured-cobalt-card{padding:22px}
  .cobalt-visual-arch{height:220px;border-radius:14px 14px 44px 14px}
  .newsletter-box{padding:36px 20px}
  .newsletter-input-group{flex-direction:column;background:transparent;border:none;padding:0;gap:12px}
  .newsletter-input-group input{background:#fff;border-radius:40px;padding:14px 20px;width:100%;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.15)}
  .newsletter-input-group button{width:100%;justify-content:center}
  .page-h{padding:80px 0 32px}
  .s-fresh{padding:50px 0}
  .s-featured{padding:50px 0}
  .s-cat{padding:50px 0}
  .s-news{padding:50px 0}
  footer{padding:50px 0 28px}
}

@media(max-width:480px){
  .stacked-card{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:14px;padding:16px}
  .stacked-thumb{aspect-ratio:16/9;max-height:160px}
  .hero-arch-left{min-height:300px}
  .arch-headline{font-size:clamp(30px, 8.5vw, 44px)}
  .arch-specs-row{gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .spec-val{font-size:20px}
}

@media(max-width:380px){
  .logo-brand{font-size:17px}
  .btn-menu-pill{padding:6px 14px;font-size:11px}
  .arch-headline{font-size:28px}
}

/* 5. Scroll Reveal Styles */
.reveal-on-scroll{
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(32px);
  transition:opacity 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change:opacity, transform;
}
.reveal-on-scroll.is-revealed{
  opacity:1;
  transform:translateY(0);
}
.grid-fresh .card-fresh.reveal-on-scroll:nth-child(1){transition-delay:0.04s}
.grid-fresh .card-fresh.reveal-on-scroll:nth-child(2){transition-delay:0.12s}
.grid-fresh .card-fresh.reveal-on-scroll:nth-child(3){transition-delay:0.20s}
.grid-fresh .card-fresh.reveal-on-scroll:nth-child(4){transition-delay:0.28s}

/* 6. Accessibility: Reduced Motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *, ::before, ::after{
    animation-duration:0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count:1 !important;
    transition-duration:0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior:auto !important;
  }
  .hero-char,
  .deck-card,
  .hero-deck-framer,
  .hero-bg-curve,
  .reveal-on-scroll{
    opacity:1 !important;
    transform:none !important;
    filter:none !important;
    animation:none !important;
    transition:none !important;
  }
}