/* ==========================================================================
   MERXAM REALTY - LUXURY EDITORIAL REAL ESTATE DESIGN SYSTEM
   Inspired by Brix (Dribbble #27576048)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Google Fonts Import
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;0,700;1,400;1,600&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400;1,600&display=swap');

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   CSS Custom Properties (Design Tokens)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Color Palette - Warm Editorial Luxury */
  --bg-primary: #FAF9F5;
  --bg-secondary: #F3F1EA;
  --bg-card: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-subtle: #EFECE4;
  
  /* Dark Contrast Sections */
  --bg-dark: #101114;
  --bg-dark-card: #18191E;
  --bg-dark-elevated: #22242B;
  --border-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --border-dark-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  
  /* Text Colors */
  --text-primary: #121316;
  --text-secondary: #585A65;
  --text-muted: #8E919D;
  --text-light: #F7F6F2;
  --text-light-muted: #9EA1B0;
  
  /* Luxury Accents */
  --accent-gold: #C29F68;
  --accent-gold-hover: #D4AF37;
  --accent-gold-subtle: rgba(194, 159, 104, 0.12);
  --accent-black: #0E0F12;
  --accent-black-hover: #222328;
  
  /* Borders & Shadows */
  --border-light: rgba(18, 19, 22, 0.08);
  --border-card: rgba(18, 19, 22, 0.06);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --shadow-dark: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  
  /* Typography */
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  
  /* Layout & Transitions */
  --max-width: 1340px;
  --radius-xs: 6px;
  --radius-sm: 12px;
  --radius-md: 18px;
  --radius-lg: 26px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-slow: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Global Reset & Base
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

button, input, textarea, select {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Layout Utilities
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  padding-right: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
}

.section {
  padding-top: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 8rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 8rem);
}

.section-dark {
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--text-light);
}

/* Pill Badges */
.pill-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.38rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(18, 19, 22, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.pill-badge-gold {
  background: var(--accent-gold-subtle);
  border-color: rgba(194, 159, 104, 0.3);
  color: #936E35;
}

.pill-badge-dark {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--border-dark);
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

.badge-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Headings */
.section-header {
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
}

.section-header.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.section-header.text-center .pill-badge {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.section-dark .section-title {
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.section-title .serif-accent {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.15rem);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.section-dark .section-subtitle {
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

.text-center .section-subtitle {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Buttons (Brix Style Rounded Pills)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.82rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-black {
  background-color: var(--accent-black);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-black);
}

.btn-black:hover {
  background-color: #27282F;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 19, 22, 0.2);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: rgba(18, 19, 22, 0.04);
  border-color: var(--text-primary);
}

.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C5A059, #B28B45);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #B28B45;
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4AF37, #C5A059);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(194, 159, 104, 0.35);
}

.btn-white {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 1px solid #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-white:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.btn-dark-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

.btn-dark-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-icon-round {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-icon-round:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background: var(--accent-black);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Header & Sticky Navigation
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(250, 249, 245, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(18, 19, 22, 0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.nav-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Logo */
.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.brand-emblem {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--accent-black);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.brand-emblem::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-bottom-left-radius: 4px;
}

.brand-name {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.05;
}

.brand-name-main {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.brand-name-sub {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Desktop Navigation */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.2rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
}

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

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-black);
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 32px;
  padding: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.mobile-toggle span {
  display: block;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--text-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Hero Section (Brix Reference Aesthetic)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  padding-top: clamp(7.5rem, 12vw, 10.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-content {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-headline {
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6.2vw, 5.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1.04;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.hero-headline .serif-span {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.hero-subtext {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.28rem);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 1.5rem auto 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2.2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Hero Showcase Visual */
.hero-visual-container {
  margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background: #E8E5DD;
}

.hero-visual-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(380px, 55vw, 680px);
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 30%;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-visual-container:hover .hero-visual-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Floating Badges on Hero Image (Brix style) */
.floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.floating-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.floating-badge-left {
  bottom: 2.5rem;
  left: 2.5rem;
}

.floating-badge-right {
  top: 2.5rem;
  right: 2.5rem;
}

.badge-thumb {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.badge-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.badge-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.badge-tag {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.badge-title {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.badge-meta {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Section: Story & Impact Metrics Counter (Brix Layout)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.story-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.story-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.2vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
}

.story-lead .serif-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.story-body {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Metrics Counter Grid */
.metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.metric-card {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.metric-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.metric-number {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.2vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1;
}

.metric-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Story Visual Showcase */
.story-visual-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.story-visual-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(380px, 45vw, 540px);
  object-fit: cover;
}

.story-visual-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(16, 17, 20, 0.85) 0%, transparent 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.story-overlay-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.story-overlay-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Section: The Merxam Standard (Core Pillars)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.pillar-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pillar-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: transparent;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(18, 19, 22, 0.12);
}

.pillar-card:hover::before {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
}

.pillar-icon-box {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-black);
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon-box {
  background: var(--accent-black);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.pillar-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.pillar-features {
  list-style: none;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.pillar-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.pillar-features li svg {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Section: Curated Architectural Portfolio (Decorative Showcase)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.portfolio-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.filter-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-btn:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-color: rgba(18, 19, 22, 0.2);
}

.filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--accent-black);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--accent-black);
}

.portfolio-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

/* Estate Showcase Card */
.estate-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.estate-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.estate-thumb-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(280px, 32vw, 420px);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #EAE8E1;
}

.estate-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.estate-card:hover .estate-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.estate-tag-bar {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  z-index: 2;
}

.status-pill {
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(16, 17, 20, 0.75);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.status-pill.private {
  background: rgba(194, 159, 104, 0.9);
  color: #121316;
}

.category-pill {
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.estate-info {
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.estate-price-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.estate-price {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.estate-location {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.estate-title {
  font-size: 1.32rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.estate-summary {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.estate-specs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.spec-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.spec-item svg {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Section: High-Contrast Obsidian Section (Brix Vertical Tabs)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.dark-advisory-wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.dark-tabs-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.dark-tab-item {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  background: var(--bg-dark-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-align: left;
}

.dark-tab-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-dark-hover);
  background: var(--bg-dark-elevated);
}

.dark-tab-item.active {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: var(--bg-dark-elevated);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.dark-tab-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.tab-number {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.tab-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.dark-tab-desc {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  display: none;
}

.dark-tab-item.active .dark-tab-desc {
  display: block;
}

/* Tab Visual Preview Frame */
.dark-preview-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}

.dark-preview-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(380px, 42vw, 560px);
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.dark-preview-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  background: rgba(16, 17, 20, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
}

.preview-card-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.preview-card-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Section: Client Endorsements & Private Testimonials
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.rating-stars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-style: italic;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.8rem;
  padding-top: 1.2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.author-info h4 {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.author-info p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Section: Principal Advisor & Broker Spotlight
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.advisor-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.advisor-image-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 480px;
  background: #EAE6DE;
}

.advisor-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.advisor-details {
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
}

.advisor-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.8vw, 1.6rem);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.advisor-bio {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
}

.advisor-credentials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cred-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.cred-value {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.cred-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Section: The Merxam Journal / Editorial Insights
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.journal-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.journal-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.journal-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.journal-thumb-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.journal-thumb-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.journal-card:hover .journal-thumb-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.journal-content {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.journal-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.journal-meta span.gold-tag {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.journal-title {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-top: 0.6rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.journal-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.journal-read-link {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.journal-read-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Section: Inquiry / Consultation Booking Callout
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.inquiry-banner {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--text-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
}

.inquiry-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(194, 159, 104, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.inquiry-content {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.inquiry-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.inquiry-text {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.inquiry-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2.2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Footer
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: clamp(4rem, 6vw, 6rem);
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-disclaimers {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Interactive Modals (Consultation & Estate Detail Lightbox)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(16, 17, 20, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), visibility var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-window {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 720px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
  position: relative;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.98);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-window {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-black);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Consultation Form Styles */
.consultation-form-wrap {
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent-black);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(18, 19, 22, 0.08);
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.form-success-message {
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
}

.form-success-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: var(--accent-gold-subtle);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}

/* Estate Detail Lightbox Modal */
.estate-modal-window {
  max-width: 900px;
}

.estate-modal-hero {
  position: relative;
  height: 380px;
  background: #000;
}

.estate-modal-hero img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.estate-modal-body {
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Responsive Breakpoints
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .pillars-grid,
  .testimonials-grid,
  .journal-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .advisor-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .advisor-image-wrap {
    min-height: 380px;
  }

  .dark-advisory-wrap {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: 280px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 6rem 2rem 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
    transition: right var(--transition-smooth);
    z-index: 999;
  }

  .nav-menu.active {
    right: 0;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
    z-index: 1001;
  }

  .story-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .portfolio-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .floating-badge {
    position: static;
    margin: 1rem;
  }

  .floating-badge-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    left: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
  }

  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .pillars-grid,
  .testimonials-grid,
  .journal-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .header-actions .btn-black {
    display: none;
  }
}