/* ==========================================================================
   COMPONENT ARCHITECTURE
   Dark Luxury + Swiss Editorial Precision + Technical HUD
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   01. PRELOADER & CURTAIN REVEAL
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.preloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  z-index: var(--z-preloader);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  background-color: var(--bg-obsidian);
  pointer-events: all;
  transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease-cinematic), visibility 0.6s;
}

.preloader.loaded {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.preloader-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.preloader-status {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
}

.preloader-status-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse-dot 1.2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.3; transform: scale(0.8); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.2); }
}

.preloader-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
}

.preloader-counter {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 15vw, 12rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 0.9;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-feature-settings: "tnum" 1;
}

.preloader-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.preloader-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: var(--space-md);
}

.preloader-bar-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 320px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--border-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.preloader-bar {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-gold), #ffd480);
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   02. SITE NAVIGATION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: var(--z-header);
  transition: background-color var(--duration-normal) ease, 
              backdrop-filter var(--duration-normal) ease, 
              border-color var(--duration-normal) ease,
              padding var(--duration-normal) ease;
  padding: var(--space-md) 0;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background-color: rgba(8, 8, 10, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
}

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.nav-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-aquire);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nav-brand-mark {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-accent);
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-brand-mark img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.nav-telemetry {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-telemetry {
    display: inline-flex;
  }
}

.telemetry-status-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--signal-green);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.telemetry-pulse {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--signal-green);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--signal-green);
}

.nav-menu {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

@media (min-width: 860px) {
  .nav-menu {
    display: flex;
  }
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-aquire);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-cinematic);
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.nav-link:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transform-origin: left;
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

/* Button Foundation */
.btn-editorial {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-aquire);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-cinematic);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--bg-obsidian);
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(229, 169, 60, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  background-color: var(--accent-gold-dim);
}

.btn-ghost {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Mobile Nav Toggle */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  padding: 6px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: calc(var(--z-header) + 10);
}

@media (min-width: 860px) {
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
  }
}

.mobile-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: transform var(--duration-fast) ease, opacity var(--duration-fast) ease;
}

.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Menu Fullscreen Modal */
.mobile-menu-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: rgba(8, 8, 10, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  z-index: var(--z-header);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: clamp(5rem, 10vh, 8rem) clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 4rem) 3rem;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-cinematic);
}

.mobile-menu-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}

.mobile-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.mobile-nav-item a {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 3.5rem);
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  transition: color var(--duration-fast) ease;
}

.mobile-nav-index {
  font-family: var(--font-aquire);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.mobile-nav-item a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   03. HERO SECTION (Asymmetric 65/35 Composition)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero {
  min-height: 85vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: clamp(6rem, 12vh, 9rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 6vh, 5rem);
  position: relative;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  }
}

.hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: clamp(0.75rem, 1.8vh, 1.25rem);
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-aquire);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.2vw, 4.8rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.hero-title em {
  font-family: var(--font-script);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 1.22em;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.hero-tagline {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.2vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 54ch;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}

/* Hero HUD Card (Right Column) */
.hero-hud-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
}

.hero-hud-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px;
  left: 20%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent-gold), transparent);
}

.hud-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hud-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
}

.hud-metric-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
}

.hud-metric-label {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hud-metric-val {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hud-metric-val.highlight {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.hud-tags-cluster {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}

.hud-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   04. LIVE TELEMETRY MARQUEE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.marquee-strip {
  width: 100%;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  display: flex;
}

.marquee-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  animation: marquee-slide 32s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

@keyframes marquee-slide {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.marquee-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.marquee-separator {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   05. ABOUT SECTION & 3D AVATAR FRAME
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.about-editorial-statement {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  font-weight: 300;
}

.about-editorial-statement em {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-style: italic;
}

.about-paragraphs {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.about-credentials-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  padding-top: var(--space-lg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.credential-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.credential-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.credential-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* 3D Model Stage Container */
.model-stage-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.8;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-elevated);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.model-stage-card model-viewer {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  --poster-color: transparent;
}

.model-stage-hud {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--space-md);
  left: var(--space-md);
  right: var(--space-md);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(8, 8, 10, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   06. SELECTED WORKS (Case Studies & Sticky HUD)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.projects-deck-indicator {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
}

.deck-indicator-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-gold);
}

.deck-label {
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.deck-counter {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* --- PROJECTS SECTION: WORKFLOW TIMELINE (LEFT) & STACKING SLIDES (RIGHT) --- */
.projects-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  position: relative;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .projects-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 270px 1fr;
    gap: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  }

  .projects-workflow-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: clamp(80px, 11vh, 105px);
    align-self: flex-start;
    z-index: 70;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .projects-workflow-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 70px;
    z-index: 90;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  }

  .workflow-card {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem !important;
  }

  .workflow-top,
  .workflow-heading,
  .workflow-footer {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .workflow-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .workflow-track {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    height: 2px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  }

  .workflow-beam {
    width: 0%;
    height: 100% !important;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-gold), #ffd166) !important;
    transition: width 0.35s ease;
  }

  .workflow-items {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .workflow-item {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .workflow-item .workflow-title {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .workflow-item .workflow-num {
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
  }
}

.workflow-card {
  background: #111116;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 25px -10px var(--accent-gold-dim);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.workflow-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent-gold), transparent);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.workflow-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.workflow-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-aquire);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(229, 169, 60, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 169, 60, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.workflow-counter {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.workflow-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-aquire);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin: 0;
}

.workflow-nav {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.workflow-track {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  bottom: 14px;
  left: 11px;
  width: 2px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.workflow-beam {
  width: 100%;
  height: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--accent-gold), #ffd166);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.workflow-items {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.workflow-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--duration-fast) ease;
}

.workflow-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.workflow-node {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.workflow-node-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #111116;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.workflow-item.active .workflow-node-dot {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: #ffd166;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--accent-gold), 0 0 0 4px rgba(229, 169, 60, 0.2);
  transform: scale(1.25);
}

.workflow-item.completed .workflow-node-dot {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.workflow-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.workflow-num {
  font-family: var(--font-aquire);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.workflow-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.workflow-item.active .workflow-num {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.workflow-item.active .workflow-title {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.workflow-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.workflow-status-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  animation: statusBlink 2s infinite ease-in-out;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.workflow-status-text {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

@keyframes statusBlink {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.35; transform: scale(0.85); }
}

.projects-container {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding-bottom: 5vh;
}

.project-case-card {
  position: sticky;
  top: clamp(80px, 11vh, 105px);
  margin-bottom: clamp(280px, 50vh, 480px);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  background: #111116 !important;
  background-color: #111116 !important;
  backdrop-filter: none !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  filter: none !important;
  isolation: isolate;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3.2vw, 3rem);
  box-shadow: 0 -26px 65px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.98), 0 35px 85px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.98), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: border-color var(--duration-fast) ease, box-shadow var(--duration-fast) ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.project-case-card::before,
.project-case-card::after {
  content: none !important;
}

/* Explicit CSS Stacking ladder (each subsequent card sits firmly above the previous) */
.project-case-card:nth-child(1) { z-index: 10; }
.project-case-card:nth-child(2) { z-index: 20; }
.project-case-card:nth-child(3) { z-index: 30; }
.project-case-card:nth-child(4) { z-index: 40; }
.project-case-card:nth-child(5) { z-index: 50; }
.project-case-card:nth-child(6) { z-index: 60; }

.project-case-card:last-child {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.project-watermark-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: clamp(0.75rem, 1.5vw, 1.5rem);
  right: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-family: var(--font-aquire);
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 0.8;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(229, 169, 60, 0.2);
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.project-slide-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-aquire);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  background: rgba(229, 169, 60, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 169, 60, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.project-case-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 -26px 65px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.98), 0 35px 85px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.98), 0 0 30px -10px var(--accent-gold-dim);
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .project-case-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

.project-case-card:nth-child(even) {
  direction: ltr;
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .project-case-card:nth-child(even) .project-media-col {
    order: -1;
  }
}

.project-info-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  z-index: 2;
}

.project-meta-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.project-meta-strip .project-index {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.project-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.project-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.project-description {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Architecture Deep Dive Box inside Card */
.project-architecture-box {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.15rem;
  margin-top: var(--space-2xs);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.project-architecture-box strong {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.project-tech-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: var(--space-2xs);
}

.tech-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.project-links-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}

/* Project Visual Media Column */
.project-media-col {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  min-height: 260px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #0d0d12;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2;
}

.project-img-frame {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 0%, transparent 70%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.project-img-frame img {
  max-width: 85%;
  max-height: 85%;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-cinematic);
}

.project-case-card:hover .project-img-frame img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Architectural View Blueprint Overlay (Toggleable) */
.blueprint-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(12, 12, 16, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-cinematic);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
}

.project-case-card.blueprint-active .blueprint-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}

.blueprint-header {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.blueprint-flow {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.blueprint-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.blueprint-step-num {
  color: var(--signal-blue);
}

/* Secondary Archive Grid for Hardware & Academic Projects */
.archive-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

.archive-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  transition: border-color var(--duration-fast) ease;
}

.archive-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   07. ENGINEERING TAXONOMY (Technical Skills Matrix)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.skills-filter-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(0.75rem, 1.5vh, 1.25rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-bottom: clamp(0.4rem, 1vh, 0.75rem);
}

.filter-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  background-color: transparent;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) ease;
}

.filter-btn.active, .filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  background-color: var(--accent-gold-dim);
}

.taxonomy-section,
.credentials-section {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.skills-taxonomy-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(0.5rem, 1vw, 0.85rem);
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .skills-taxonomy-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.skill-matrix-item {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  padding: clamp(0.65rem, 1vw, 0.95rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  transition: transform var(--duration-fast) ease, border-color var(--duration-fast) ease, box-shadow var(--duration-fast) ease;
}

.skill-matrix-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 16px -4px var(--accent-gold-dim);
}

.skill-category-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.skill-name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.skill-context {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   08. WORK EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION (Editorial Chronologue)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.experience-section {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.experience-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2.5rem);
  width: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .experience-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.experience-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: clamp(0.45rem, 0.9vh, 0.75rem);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  transition: transform var(--duration-fast) ease, border-color var(--duration-fast) ease, box-shadow var(--duration-fast) ease;
}

.experience-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 15%;
  width: 70%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent-gold), transparent);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.experience-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-accent);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 0 20px -5px var(--accent-gold-dim);
}

.experience-card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
}

.experience-badge {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.experience-loc {
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.experience-role {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.6vw, 1.4rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.experience-company {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.experience-bullets {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 0.9vw, 0.86rem);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.experience-bullets li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.15rem;
}

.experience-bullets li::before {
  content: "—";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.experience-timeline {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  position: relative;
}

.experience-timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 1px;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--border-subtle);
}

@media (min-width: 860px) {
  .experience-timeline::before {
    left: 200px;
  }
}

.timeline-entry {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  padding-left: var(--space-lg);
  position: relative;
}

@media (min-width: 860px) {
  .timeline-entry {
    grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
    padding-left: 0;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
  }
}

.timeline-date-col {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding-top: 4px;
}

.timeline-content-col {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-marker-dot {
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px;
  left: -5px;
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--bg-obsidian);
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
}

@media (min-width: 860px) {
  .timeline-marker-dot {
    left: -4px;
  }
}

.timeline-role {
  font-size: var(--text-xl);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.timeline-company {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.timeline-bullets {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
  margin-top: var(--space-xs);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.timeline-bullets li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
}

.timeline-bullets li::before {
  content: "—";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   09. CERTIFICATIONS & ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.credentials-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  width: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .credentials-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.35fr;
    align-items: start;
  }
}

.credentials-col-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.academic-cards-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: clamp(0.6rem, 1vh, 0.85rem);
}

.academic-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  padding: clamp(0.75rem, 1.4vw, 1.15rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  transition: transform var(--duration-fast) ease, border-color var(--duration-fast) ease, box-shadow var(--duration-fast) ease;
}

.academic-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 16px -4px var(--accent-gold-dim);
}

.academic-card-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
}

.academic-year {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.academic-score-pill {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(229, 169, 60, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 169, 60, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.academic-degree {
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.15vw, 1.1rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.academic-inst {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.credentials-certs-col .certifications-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(0.45rem, 0.9vw, 0.75rem);
}

.certifications-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.cert-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  padding: clamp(0.65rem, 1.1vw, 0.95rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 4px;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  transition: border-color var(--duration-fast) ease, transform var(--duration-fast) ease, box-shadow var(--duration-fast) ease;
}

.cert-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 16px -4px var(--accent-gold-dim);
}

.cert-issuer {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.cert-name {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.cert-date {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. CREATIVE CHAMBER (Photography & Hand Sketching Lightbox)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.creative-gallery-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.creative-masonry-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .creative-masonry-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(0.45rem, 0.9vw, 0.75rem);
  }
}

.gallery-item-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
  max-height: clamp(110px, 17vh, 155px);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--duration-fast) ease, border-color var(--duration-fast) ease;
}

.gallery-item-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.gallery-item-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-cinematic);
}

.gallery-item-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.gallery-overlay-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: var(--space-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8, 8, 10, 0.9), transparent);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: opacity var(--duration-fast) ease, transform var(--duration-fast) ease;
}

.gallery-item-card:hover .gallery-overlay-badge {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.gallery-title-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.gallery-genre-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOBBIES GATEWAY (INDEX.HTML) & DEDICATED PAGE (HOBBIES.HTML) STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Hobbies Gateway Card on Main Page */
.hobbies-teaser-section {
  padding: clamp(3rem, 5vh, 4.5rem) 0;
}

.hobbies-gateway-card {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  background: #111116;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hobbies-gateway-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 3px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
}

.hobbies-gateway-info {
  max-width: 650px;
}

.hobbies-gateway-title {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin: var(--space-2xs) 0 var(--space-xs);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.hobbies-gateway-title em {
  font-family: var(--font-script);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 1.25em;
  margin-left: 0.25rem;
}

.hobbies-gateway-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.hobbies-gateway-action {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hobbies-gateway-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* 2. Dedicated Hobbies Page (hobbies.html) */
.hobbies-hero-section {
  padding-top: clamp(6rem, 12vh, 8.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vh, 4rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.hobbies-page-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 2rem);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .hobbies-page-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hobbies-page-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.hobbies-art-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background-color: #111116;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  min-height: 280px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-cinematic), border-color var(--duration-fast) ease, box-shadow var(--duration-fast) ease;
}

.hobbies-art-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 25px -5px var(--accent-gold-dim);
}

.hobbies-art-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease-cinematic);
}

.hobbies-art-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.hobbies-art-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8, 8, 10, 0.95) 0%, rgba(8, 8, 10, 0.6) 60%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.hobbies-art-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.hobbies-art-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* Beyond Code / Sports & Strategy Cards */
.beyond-code-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 2rem);
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .beyond-code-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.beyond-code-card {
  background: #111116;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  transition: transform var(--duration-fast) ease, border-color var(--duration-fast) ease, box-shadow var(--duration-fast) ease;
}

.beyond-code-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--border-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.beyond-code-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  background: rgba(229, 169, 60, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 169, 60, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xs);
}

.beyond-code-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.beyond-code-title {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
}

.beyond-code-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Modal Lightbox */
.lightbox-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  z-index: var(--z-modal);
  background-color: rgba(8, 8, 10, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-cinematic);
}

.lightbox-modal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}

.lightbox-content-box {
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 85vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  position: relative;
}

.lightbox-content-box img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 75vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.lightbox-caption {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.lightbox-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: 0;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. CONTACT & TERMINAL CONCLUSION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-section {
  padding-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vh, 3.5rem);
}

.contact-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: clamp(0.75rem, 1.5vh, 1.25rem);
}

.contact-headline em {
  font-family: var(--font-script);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 1.2em;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.contact-channels-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  margin-top: clamp(1rem, 2vh, 1.8rem);
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .contact-channels-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.8rem);
  }
}

.contact-card-terminal {
  background-color: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: clamp(0.75rem, 1.5vh, 1.25rem);
  transition: border-color var(--duration-fast) ease, transform var(--duration-fast) ease;
}

.contact-card-terminal:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.contact-card-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.contact-card-value {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.3vw, 1.25rem);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  word-break: break-all;
}

/* Toast Notification for Clipboard Copy */
.toast-notice {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: var(--space-xl);
  right: var(--space-xl);
  z-index: var(--z-hud);
  background-color: var(--bg-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
  transform: translateY(100px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-cinematic);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.toast-notice.show {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. FOOTER & COLOPHON
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0 var(--space-2xl);
  background-color: var(--bg-obsidian);
}

.footer-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-tertiary);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-inner {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. CUSTOM MAGNETIC CURSOR
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.custom-cursor {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: var(--z-cursor);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.1s ease;
}

.cursor-follower {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(229, 169, 60, 0.4);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: var(--z-cursor);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: width 0.25s var(--ease-cinematic), 
              height 0.25s var(--ease-cinematic), 
              border-color 0.25s ease, 
              background-color 0.25s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.cursor-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--bg-obsidian);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.cursor-follower.hover-interactive {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.cursor-follower.hover-interactive .cursor-label {
  opacity: 1;
}

@media (pointer: coarse), (hover: none) {
  .custom-cursor,
  .cursor-follower {
    display: none !important;
  }
}