/* 
   APF Interior Decoration LLC - Custom Luxury Stylesheet (Modern Theme Upgrade)
   Created: July 2026
   Author: Antigravity
   Color Palette:
     Red: #D41E4A
     Gold: #F5C037
     Teal: #2C8EA2
*/

/* Google Fonts Import: Space Grotesk & Luxury Cormorant Garamond */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,300..700;1,300..700&family=Space+Grotesk:wght@300..700&display=swap');

:root {
  --color-red: #D41E4A;
  --color-gold: #F5C037;
  --color-teal: #2C8EA2;
  --color-dark: #0D0F11;
  --color-dark-panel: #14171A;
  --color-light: #F8F9FA;
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-grey: #7A828A;
  --color-grey-border: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  --color-white-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);

  --font-heading: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;

  --transition-smooth: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  --transition-fast: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

/* --- Base Reset & Typography --- */
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  color: #2D3134;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 15px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

h1 {
  font-size: 64px;
}

h2 {
  font-size: 44px;
}

h3 {
  font-size: 32px;
}

h4 {
  font-size: 24px;
}

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

a:hover {
  color: var(--color-red);
}

/* Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--color-light);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--color-dark);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--color-red);
}

/* --- Luxury Page Preloader --- */
.preloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: var(--color-dark);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.preloader-logo {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  animation: preloaderPulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.preloader-line-wrap {
  width: 200px;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.preloader-line {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  animation: preloaderBar 1.5s infinite linear;
}

@keyframes preloaderPulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 0.3;
    transform: scale(0.95);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

@keyframes preloaderBar {
  0% {
    left: -50%;
  }

  100% {
    left: 100%;
  }
}

/* --- Architectural Gridlines --- */
.bg-grid-lines {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 10%;
}

.grid-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-grey-border);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* --- Top Header & Navigation --- */
.top-header {
  background-color: var(--color-dark);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-white-border);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1040;
}

.top-header a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.top-header a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.navbar {
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  padding: 10px 0;
  background-color: transparent;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-grey-border);
  z-index: 1030;
}

.navbar.navbar-scrolled {
  padding: 5px 0;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.navbar-brand img {
  height: 60px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.navbar.navbar-scrolled .navbar-brand img {
  height: 52px;
}

.nav-link {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 13px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--color-dark) !important;
  padding: 10px 20px !important;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 20px;
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--color-red);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: calc(100% - 40px);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-red) !important;
}

/* Mobile Toggler */
.navbar-toggler {
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.toggler-icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--color-dark);
  display: block;
  margin: 7px 0;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.navbar-toggler[aria-expanded="true"] .toggler-icon:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 6px);
}

.navbar-toggler[aria-expanded="true"] .toggler-icon:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.navbar-toggler[aria-expanded="true"] .toggler-icon:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -6px);
}

/* --- Hero Banner Section --- */
.hero-carousel {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 80vh;
  background-color: var(--color-dark);
}

.hero-item {
  height: 80vh;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(13, 15, 17, 0.75) 0%, rgba(13, 15, 17, 0.45) 45%, rgba(13, 15, 17, 0.05) 100%);
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.hero-content h1,
.hero-content h1 span {
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 13px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.hero-subtitle.red-sub {
  color: var(--color-red);
}

.hero-subtitle.gold-sub {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.hero-subtitle.teal-sub {
  color: var(--color-teal);
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 80px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-title span {
  font-style: italic;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 45px;
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

/* Slider Controls */
.carousel-control-prev,
.carousel-control-next {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background-color: var(--color-red);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-red);
  color: var(--color-white);
  top: auto;
  bottom: 50px;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.carousel-control-prev {
  right: 120px;
  left: auto;
}

.carousel-control-next {
  right: 50px;
  left: auto;
}

.carousel-control-prev:hover,
.carousel-control-next:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(245, 192, 55, 0.35);
}

.carousel-control-prev-icon,
.carousel-control-next-icon {
  background-image: none;
  font-family: 'Font Awesome 5 Free';
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 16px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.carousel-control-prev-icon::before {
  content: '\f060';
}

.carousel-control-next-icon::before {
  content: '\f061';
}

/* --- Section Formatting --- */
.section-padding {
  padding: 60px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 5px;
  color: var(--color-grey);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-title span {
  font-style: italic;
}

.section-desc {
  color: var(--color-grey);
  font-size: 16px;
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px auto;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* --- Premium Section Headings (Mockup Style) --- */
.section-subtitle-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-grey-border);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  background-color: transparent;
}

.section-title-premium {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.section-title-premium .text-accent {
  color: var(--color-red) !important;
  /* Brand theme red highlight for light bg */
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Projects section red highlights override */
.projects-premium-section .section-title-premium .text-accent {
  color: #D41E4A !important;
  /* Elegant red highlight for Projects section heading */
}

/* How We Work Section overrides */
.how-we-work-section .section-subtitle-badge {
  border-color: var(--color-grey-border);
}

.how-we-work-section .section-title-premium .text-accent {
  color: #D41E4A !important;
  /* Elegant red highlight for process wireframe design */
}

/* --- Buttons --- */
.btn-apf {
  padding: 16px 36px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.btn-apf-red {
  background-color: var(--color-red);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-red);
}

.btn-apf-red:hover {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-red);
  border-color: var(--color-red);
}

.btn-apf-gold {
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.btn-apf-gold:hover {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.btn-apf-teal {
  background-color: var(--color-teal);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-teal);
}

.btn-apf-teal:hover {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-teal);
  border-color: var(--color-teal);
}

.btn-apf-outline-white {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.btn-apf-outline-white:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-apf-outline-dark {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-dark);
}

.btn-apf-outline-dark:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* Hero Slider Custom Buttons */
.btn-hero-first {
  background-color: var(--color-red);
  color: var(--color-white) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-red);
}

.btn-hero-first:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-gold) !important;
  border-color: var(--color-gold) !important;
  color: var(--color-dark) !important;
}

.btn-hero-second {
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-dark) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.btn-hero-second:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-red) !important;
  border-color: var(--color-red) !important;
  color: var(--color-white) !important;
}

/* --- Asymmetrical About & Overlaps --- */
.luxury-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  padding-right: 40px;
}

.luxury-image-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.luxury-frame-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  width: 50%;
  bottom: -40px;
  right: 0;
  border: 15px solid var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.luxury-stats-tag {
  position: absolute;
  left: -30px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background-color: var(--color-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 40px 30px;
  text-align: center;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.luxury-stats-tag .num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 48px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
}

.luxury-stats-tag .lbl {
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  margin-top: 10px;
  display: block;
}

/* --- Luxine Style Image Service Cards --- */
.services-premium-section {
  background-color: #F8F5F0;
  /* Rich light warm beige background */
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.services-bg-outline-text {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 140px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 15px;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.services-subtitle-gold {
  color: #9F825B !important;
  /* Gold */
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.services-title-dark {
  color: var(--color-dark) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.services-title-dark span {
  font-style: italic;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.service-premium-card {
  position: relative;
  height: 440px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.service-premium-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.service-premium-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.service-premium-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 30px 25px;
  z-index: 3;
}

.service-premium-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.service-premium-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.service-premium-card:hover .service-premium-desc {
  opacity: 1;
  max-height: 80px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.service-premium-btn {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -5px;
  right: -5px;
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  background-color: #F8F5F0;
  /* Matches section bg */
  border-top-left-radius: 35px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 5;
}

.service-premium-btn-inner {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-premium-card:hover .service-premium-btn-inner {
  background-color: #C0A878;
  /* Gold on hover */
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* Light section variations for Services page */
.services-premium-section.services-light {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.services-premium-section.services-light .services-bg-outline-text {
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.services-premium-section.services-light .services-title-dark {
  color: var(--color-dark) !important;
}

.services-premium-section.services-light .services-title-dark span {
  font-style: italic;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.services-premium-section.services-light .service-premium-btn {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.services-premium-section.services-light .service-premium-btn-inner {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-grey-border);
}

/* --- Stats Counter Section --- */
.stats-section {
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  position: relative;
}

.stats-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(13, 15, 17, 0.94);
}

.stat-box {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 20px 0;
}

.stat-num {
  font-size: 72px;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.stat-title {
  font-size: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

/* --- Minimalist Showcase Portfolio --- */
.showcase-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.showcase-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.showcase-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(13, 15, 17, 0.9) 0%, rgba(13, 15, 17, 0) 70%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 40px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.showcase-card:hover .showcase-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.showcase-meta {
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.showcase-title {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.showcase-btn {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.showcase-card:hover .showcase-btn {
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

/* --- Testimonials --- */
.testimonial-section {
  background-color: var(--color-light);
}

.testi-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 60px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.testi-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.testi-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.testi-avatar {
  width: 55px;
  height: 55px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.testi-name {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
}

.testi-role {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--color-teal);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

/* --- Editorial Blog Grid --- */
.blog-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-grey-border);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.blog-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-dark);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.blog-card-img {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 250px;
}

.blog-card-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.blog-card-content {
  padding: 40px;
}

.blog-meta {
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-grey);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}

.blog-card-title {
  font-size: 26px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.blog-card-title a {
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.blog-card-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-red);
}

.blog-card-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-grey);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* --- Footer --- */
.footer {
  background-color: var(--color-dark);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-size: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-white-border);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.footer-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.footer a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.footer a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  padding-left: 6px;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a {
  display: block;
}

.footer-contact li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.footer-contact i {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-top: 5px;
}

.footer-logo {
  height: 45px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.footer-social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 25px;
}

.social-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--color-white) !important;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-icon:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-dark) !important;
}

.footer-bottom {
  background-color: #08090a;
  padding: 30px 0;
  font-size: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-white-border);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* --- Sticky WhatsApp --- */
.whatsapp-sticky {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 40px;
  right: 40px;
  width: 55px;
  height: 55px;
  background-color: #25D366;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
  z-index: 999;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  animation: waPulse 2s infinite;
}

.whatsapp-sticky i {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 26px;
}

.whatsapp-sticky:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
}

@keyframes waPulse {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
  }

  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
  }

  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
  }
}

/* --- Page Header Banner (Breadcrumb) --- */
.page-header {
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  padding: 160px 0 100px 0;
  position: relative;
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-align: center;
}

.page-header::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(13, 15, 17, 0.82);
}

.page-header-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.page-header h1 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.breadcrumb {
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.breadcrumb-item a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.breadcrumb-item a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.breadcrumb-item.active {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.breadcrumb-item+.breadcrumb-item::before {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* --- Forms & Quote intakes --- */
.form-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 50px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-grey-border);
}

.form-control,
.form-select {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-grey-border);
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.form-control:focus,
.form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-dark);
  box-shadow: none;
}

/* --- Blog Detail Section --- */
.blog-detail-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.blog-content {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.9;
  color: #3e4449;
}

.blog-content blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-style: italic;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  padding-left: 30px;
  margin: 40px 0;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.sidebar-box {
  background-color: var(--color-light);
  padding: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.sidebar-title {
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-grey-border);
}

.recent-post-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.recent-post-thumb {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.recent-post-title {
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.recent-post-date {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--color-grey);
}

.sidebar-list li {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-grey-border);
  padding: 12px 0;
}

.sidebar-list a {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.sidebar-list a:hover {
  color: var(--color-teal);
}

/* --- Responsive Adjustments --- */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  h1 {
    font-size: 48px;
  }

  h2 {
    font-size: 36px;
  }

  h3 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .navbar-brand img {
    height: 42px;
  }

  .navbar-collapse {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 25px;
    margin-top: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  }

  .nav-link::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .section-padding {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 36px;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 52px;
  }

  .luxury-frame-overlay {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    bottom: 0;
    border: none;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }

  .luxury-stats-tag {
    position: static;
    transform: none;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    display: inline-block;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 38px;
  }

  .hero-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .whatsapp-sticky {
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
  }
}

/* --- Luxine Style Upgraded About Section --- */
.about-images-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
}

.about-img-top {
  width: 70%;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.about-img-top img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.about-img-bottom {
  width: 70%;
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border: 10px solid var(--color-white);
  z-index: 4;
}

.about-img-bottom img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 300px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.about-bg-text {
  position: absolute;
  right: 12%;
  top: -20%;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 100px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  writing-mode: vertical-lr;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  letter-spacing: 12px;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  line-height: 1;
}

.section-subtitle-about {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--color-red);
  /* APF Red */
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.section-subtitle-about i {
  font-size: 14px;
}

.section-title-about {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 40px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.about-lead-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--color-grey);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  position: relative;
}

.gold-bullet-dot {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--color-red);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-left: 5px;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.checkmark-icon {
  color: var(--color-red);
  font-size: 16px;
}

.checkmark-text {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.about-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-grey-border);
  padding: 35px 30px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.about-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.about-card-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--color-red);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.about-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.about-card-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-grey);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-card-divider {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-grey-border);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.about-card-subtext {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.about-card-subtext::before {
  content: '';
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: var(--color-red);
  display: inline-block;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.btn-apf-red-rounded {
  background-color: var(--color-red);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 15px 32px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  border: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-apf-red-rounded:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.support-avatar-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
}

.support-avatar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.support-avatar-phone {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  right: -2px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  background-color: var(--color-red);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 7px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-white);
}

.support-text {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-grey);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .about-bg-text {
    display: none;
  }

  .about-images-wrapper {
    padding-bottom: 0;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .about-img-top,
  .about-img-bottom {
    width: 100%;
    position: static;
    border: none;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }

  .section-title-about {
    font-size: 32px;
  }
}

/* --- Premium Portfolio Showcase (Creative Projects) --- */
.projects-premium-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #F8F9FA; /* Premium light gray background */
  padding-bottom: 20px;
}

.projects-premium-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 450px;
  /* Restrict to the header area height */
  background-image: url('../images/architecture-blueprint.png'); /* Light blueprint background image */
  background-size: contain;
  background-position: right top;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.35; /* Faint blueprint opacity for light background */
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.projects-premium-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Removed old projects classes - using unified premium headings instead */

.projects-slider-viewport {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  padding: 40px 0;
}

.projects-slider-track {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
}

.project-scroll-card {
  flex: 0 0 25%;
  padding: 0 15px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  transform: translateY(30px);
  /* Default down */
  opacity: 1;
  /* All images show clear without layer */
}

.project-scroll-card.card-up {
  transform: translateY(-20px);
  opacity: 1;
}

.project-scroll-card.card-down {
  transform: translateY(30px);
  opacity: 1;
}

.project-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 420px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.project-card-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.project-scroll-card:hover .project-card-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.project-card-badges {
  position: absolute;
  top: 25px;
  left: 25px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  z-index: 5;
}

.project-card-badge {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  padding: 5px 15px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.project-card-info {
  padding: 20px 10px 0 10px;
}

.project-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.project-card-title a {
  color: var(--color-dark) !important; /* Dark title links for light bg readability */
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.project-card-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-red) !important;
}

.project-card-meta {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--color-grey) !important; /* Standard dark grey metadata */
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.project-watermark-text {
  position: absolute;
  top: -85px;
  /* Shift up so the building overlaps the lower half of the word */
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 230px;
  /* Large solid luxury word */
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #EFEFEF; /* Solid light-gray fill for light section watermark */
  letter-spacing: 5px;
  /* Tight letter spacing as per mockup */
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  line-height: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}



.project-bottom-villa {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 40px auto 0 auto;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.project-bottom-villa img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .projects-title-accent {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

  .project-scroll-card {
    flex: 0 0 50%;
    /* 2 cards on tablet */
  }

  .project-scroll-card.card-up {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
  }

  .project-scroll-card.card-down {
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }

  .project-card-img-wrap {
    height: 350px;
  }

  .project-watermark-text {
    font-size: 130px;
    top: -45px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .project-scroll-card {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    /* 1 card on mobile */
    transform: none !important;
    opacity: 1;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .project-watermark-text {
    font-size: 80px;
    top: -25px;
  }
}

/* --- How We Work (Process) Section --- */
.how-we-work-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 120px 0 200px 0;
  /* Add bottom spacing for staggered columns */
  z-index: 1;
}

.how-we-work-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: url('../images/architecture-blueprint.png');
  background-size: 55% auto;
  /* Occupies the right half */
  background-position: right center;
  /* Positioned behind right text and cards */
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.25;
  /* Higher visibility as per requested background mock */
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}



.process-subtitle-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-grey-border);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.process-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.process-main-title .text-accent {
  color: #D41E4A !important;
  /* Red Accent */
  font-weight: 800;
}

.process-intro-text p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--color-grey);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.process-cards-row {
  margin-top: 60px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.process-card-col {
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

/* Staircase Stagger Downwards */
.process-card-col:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.process-card-col:nth-child(2) {
  transform: translateY(40px);
}

.process-card-col:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(80px);
}

.process-card-col:nth-child(4) {
  transform: translateY(120px);
}

.process-step-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.process-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09);
}

.process-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 170px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.process-card-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.process-step-card:hover .process-card-img img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.process-card-content {
  padding: 25px 20px;
  position: relative;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.process-card-step-title {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.process-card-step-title span {
  color: #D41E4A;
  /* Accent Red */
  margin-right: 5px;
}

.process-card-content p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-grey);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.process-watermark-number {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 15px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 72px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  /* Very faint large watermark number */
  line-height: 1;
  z-index: 1;
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .how-we-work-section {
    padding: 80px 0 80px 0;

    .process-card-col {
      transform: none !important;
      margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .process-step-card:hover {
      transform: none;
    }
  }
}

/* --- Premium Testimonials Section --- */
.testimonial-premium-section {
  background-color: #F8F9FA;
  padding: 100px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-watermark-quote {
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  left: -20px;
  font-size: 280px;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03); /* Very faint large double quotes backdrop */
  line-height: 1;
  z-index: 0;
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonial-left-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-subtitle-pill {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-red);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.testimonial-subtitle-pill .red-bullet-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--color-red);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
}

.testimonial-main-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 44px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 1.15;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Slider Track & Cards */
.testimonial-slider-viewport {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  padding: 20px 0;
  z-index: 2;
}

.testimonial-slider-track {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
}

.testimonial-slide-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 20px); /* 3 cards visible on desktop */
  margin-right: 30px;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 35px 30px 25px 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);
}

.testimonial-stars {
  color: #FFC107; /* Standard gold star color */
  font-size: 13px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
}

.testimonial-quote-text {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--color-grey);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.testimonial-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 15px;
}

.testimonial-client-name {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-red) !important; /* Set client name to red as per color replace */
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.testimonial-client-location {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--color-grey);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.testimonial-avatar-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -15px;
  right: -10px;
  width: 55px;
  height: 55px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 4px solid var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.testimonial-avatar-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Bottom Bar styling */
.testimonial-bottom-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  padding-top: 35px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.testimonial-aggregate-score {
  font-size: 58px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 1;
}

.testimonial-stars-badge-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.testimonial-stars-badge {
  background-color: var(--color-red); /* Red badge as per theme override */
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 3px;
  font-size: 9px;
}

.testimonial-rating-count {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--color-grey);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Navigation buttons */
.testi-btn {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.testi-prev {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-grey-border);
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.testi-prev:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-red);
  border-color: var(--color-red);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.testi-next {
  background-color: var(--color-red); /* Solid red as per brand color replace */
  border: 1px solid var(--color-red);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.testi-next:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-dark);
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .testimonial-slide-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 15px); /* 2 cards on tablet */
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .testimonial-slide-card {
    flex: 0 0 100%; /* 1 card on mobile */
    margin-right: 0;
  }
}

/* --- Why Choose Us Section --- */
.choose-us-section {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 120px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.choose-us-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: url('../images/villa-interior.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.04; /* Very subtle luxury interior watermark */
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.choose-us-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-grey-border);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-grey);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.choose-us-bullet {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 10px;
  height: 12px;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 6px 0 0 6px; /* crescent/half oval shape */
}

.choose-us-header-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-grey);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 420px;
}

.btn-book-consult {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  padding: 8px 8px 8px 30px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-grey-border);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-book-consult:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-dark);
  color: var(--color-dark);
}

.btn-book-consult .arrow-circle {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background-color: var(--color-gold); /* Elegant gold circle */
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-book-consult:hover .arrow-circle {
  background-color: var(--color-dark);
}

.btn-book-consult .arrow-circle i {
  font-size: 12px;
  transform: rotate(-45deg); /* Point up-right */
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-book-consult:hover .arrow-circle i {
  transform: rotate(0deg);
}

/* 3-Column Layout */
.choose-us-container {
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.choose-us-center-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  height: 460px;
}

.choose-us-circle {
  width: 410px;
  height: 410px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold); /* Elegant gold border matching the screenshot */
  position: absolute;
  background-color: #FAF8F5; /* Very soft beige/white bg */
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden; /* Ensure everything fits cleanly in the circle outline */
}

.choose-us-circle::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 192, 55, 0.12);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.choose-us-circle img {
  width: 85%; /* Fits cleanly inside the circle */
  height: 85%;
  border-radius: 50%; /* Make the image itself round */
  object-fit: contain;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply; /* Blend white background out */
  transform: translateY(12px); /* Position it to sit nicely relative to the bottom curve */
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Feature Item Box */
.choose-us-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.choose-us-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.choose-us-icon-wrap {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background-color: var(--color-gold); /* Elegant gold circle */
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(245, 192, 55, 0.15);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.choose-us-item:hover .choose-us-icon-wrap {
  background-color: var(--color-red);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(212, 30, 74, 0.25);
}

.choose-us-info {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.choose-us-item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.choose-us-item-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-grey);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .choose-us-center-wrap {
    height: 400px;
  }
  .choose-us-circle {
    width: 360px;
    height: 360px;
  }
  .choose-us-circle img {
    width: 85%;
    height: 85%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translateY(12px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .choose-us-circle {
    margin: 40px auto;
  }
  .choose-us-item {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .choose-us-center-wrap {
    height: 320px;
  }
  .choose-us-circle {
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
  }
  .choose-us-circle img {
    width: 85%;
    height: 85%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translateY(10px);
  }
  .choose-us-item {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }
}

/* --- Portfolio/Gallery Filter Controls --- */
.portfolio-filters {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.filter-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-grey);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-grey-border);
  border-radius: 50px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  outline: none;
}

.filter-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-red);
  border-color: var(--color-red);
  background-color: rgba(212, 30, 74, 0.02);
}

.filter-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--color-red);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-red);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 30, 74, 0.15);
}

/* --- Project Detail Page --- */
.project-details-wrap {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.project-detail-hero-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.project-detail-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 600px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.project-specs-card {
  background-color: var(--color-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  padding: 30px;
}

.project-specs-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  padding-bottom: 15px;
}

.project-spec-item {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.project-spec-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.project-spec-label {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.project-spec-value {
  color: var(--color-grey);
}

.project-detail-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-top: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.project-detail-text {
  color: var(--color-grey);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.project-scope-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.project-scope-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 25px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--color-grey);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.project-scope-list li::before {
  content: "\f00c";
  font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
  font-weight: 900;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 2px;
  color: var(--color-red);
  font-size: 12px;
}

.project-gallery-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  text-align: center;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.project-detail-gallery-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 280px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.project-detail-gallery-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

.project-detail-gallery-card:hover .project-detail-gallery-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.project-gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(13, 15, 17, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.project-gallery-overlay i {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 20px;
  background-color: var(--color-red);
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  transform: scale(0.8);
}

.project-detail-gallery-card:hover .project-gallery-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.project-detail-gallery-card:hover .project-gallery-overlay i {
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* Related Projects */
.related-projects-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: var(--color-light);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.related-projects-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 40px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.related-project-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.related-project-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.project-title-link {
  color: var(--color-dark);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.project-title-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-red);
}

/* --- Premium Lightbox Slider Modal --- */
.lightbox-modal .modal-content {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.lightbox-img-container {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.lightbox-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-white);
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  z-index: 1055;
  outline: none;
}

.lightbox-nav-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-red);
  border-color: var(--color-red);
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(212, 30, 74, 0.4);
}

.lightbox-nav-btn.prev-btn {
  left: -70px;
}

.lightbox-nav-btn.next-btn {
  right: -70px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .lightbox-nav-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .lightbox-nav-btn.prev-btn {
    left: 10px;
  }
  .lightbox-nav-btn.next-btn {
    right: 10px;
  }
}