/* ============================================
   BÄRLOCHER PRODUCTIONS - Design System
   Editorial Brutalism meets Public Management
   ============================================ */

/* ============================================
   CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES (Design Tokens)
   ============================================ */
:root {
    /* ==========================================
     PREMIUM DESIGN SYSTEM
     Inspired by Papertiger Studio aesthetic
     ========================================== */
    --phi: 1.618033988749895;
    --base-size: 1rem;

    /* MASSIVE Typography Scale - Bolder than before */
    --font-hero: clamp(5rem, 18vw, 14rem);
    --font-h1: clamp(3.5rem, 10vw, 8rem);
    --font-h2: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
    --font-h3: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem);
    --font-body: clamp(1rem, 1.25vw, 1.25rem);
    --font-body-large: clamp(1.25rem, 1.8vw, 1.75rem);
    --font-small: clamp(0.875rem, 1vw, 1rem);
    --font-caption: clamp(0.75rem, 0.9vw, 0.875rem);

    /* DARK PREMIUM COLOR PALETTE */
    --color-dark: #0C0B0A;
    /* Warmer dark */
    --color-dark-elevated: #161514;
    --color-dark-surface: #1E1D1C;
    --color-dark-border: #2E2D2C;

    /* Light colors for contrast */
    --color-off-white: #FDFDFB;
    /* Warm white */
    --color-paper-cream: #F0E6D8;
    --color-text-muted: #999999;
    --color-text-dim: #666666;

    /* Legacy aliases */
    --color-anthracite: #FDFDFB;
    --color-anthracite-light: #EAEAEA;
    --color-anthracite-muted: #A3A3A3;

    /* VIVID ACCENT COLORS - Warmer & Charm */
    --color-strategic-blue: #6366F1;
    --color-strategic-blue-dark: #4F46E5;
    --color-strategic-blue-light: #A5B4FC;
    --color-accent-gold: #D4AF37;
    /* New: Metallic/Human touch */
    --color-accent-sand: #E3D5C5;
    /* New: Organic touch */

    /* Gradient Palette - Rich & Vivid */
    --gradient-purple: #8B5CF6;
    --gradient-magenta: #D946EF;
    --gradient-pink: #EC4899;
    --gradient-blue: #3B82F6;
    --gradient-cyan: #06B6D4;
    --gradient-green: #10B981;
    --gradient-warm: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4AF37 0%, #D946EF 100%);
    /* New warm gradient */

    /* Font Families */
    --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    --font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
    --font-mono: 'SF Mono', 'Fira Code', 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;

    /* Spacing Scale */
    --space-xs: calc(var(--base-size) * 0.382);
    --space-sm: calc(var(--base-size) * 0.618);
    --space-md: var(--base-size);
    --space-lg: calc(var(--base-size) * 1.618);
    --space-xl: calc(var(--base-size) * 2.618);
    --space-2xl: calc(var(--base-size) * 4.236);
    --space-3xl: calc(var(--base-size) * 6.854);
    --space-4xl: calc(var(--base-size) * 11.09);

    /* Radius - Softness */
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 16px;
    --radius-lg: 24px;
    --radius-pill: 9999px;

    /* Grid */
    --grid-gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 2.5rem);
    --container-max: 1600px;
    --container-padding: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);

    /* Premium Transitions */
    --transition-fast: 150ms ease;
    --transition-base: 350ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-slow: 600ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-spring: 700ms cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    --transition-dramatic: 1000ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

    /* Premium Shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    /* Softer, deeper */
    --shadow-md: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    --shadow-lg: 0 24px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    --shadow-glow-purple: 0 0 60px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.4);
    --shadow-glow-pink: 0 0 60px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.4);
    --shadow-glow-gold: 0 0 60px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    /* New glow */

    /* Z-index Scale */
    --z-base: 1;
    --z-above: 10;
    --z-nav: 100;
    --z-modal: 1000;
}

/* FILM GRAIN - The Human Touch */
body::after {
    content: "";
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9000;
    opacity: 0.03;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noiseFilter'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noiseFilter)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}

/* ============================================
   CSS SCROLL-DRIVEN ANIMATIONS
   Native browser API for performant scrolling
   ============================================ */
@supports (animation-timeline: scroll()) {

    /* Scroll progress indicator */
    .scroll-progress {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 3px;
        background: var(--color-strategic-blue);
        transform-origin: left;
        z-index: calc(var(--z-nav) + 1);
        animation: scroll-progress linear;
        animation-timeline: scroll();
    }

    @keyframes scroll-progress {
        from {
            transform: scaleX(0);
        }

        to {
            transform: scaleX(1);
        }
    }

    /* Scroll-driven fade in */
    .scroll-fade {
        animation: scroll-fade-in linear;
        animation-timeline: view();
        animation-range: entry 0% entry 100%;
    }

    @keyframes scroll-fade-in {
        from {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(50px);
        }

        to {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }
    }

    /* Parallax via scroll timeline */
    .scroll-parallax {
        animation: scroll-parallax linear;
        animation-timeline: scroll();
    }

    @keyframes scroll-parallax {
        from {
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        to {
            transform: translateY(-100px);
        }
    }
}

/* ============================================
   RESET & BASE STYLES
   ============================================ */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

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

body {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--font-body);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-off-white);
    background-color: var(--color-dark);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Removed duplicate heavy grain overlay */

/* ============================================
   PREMIUM ANIMATED GRADIENT KEYFRAMES
   ============================================ */
@keyframes gradient-shift {
    0% {
        background-position: 0% 0%;
    }

    25% {
        background-position: 100% 0%;
    }

    50% {
        background-position: 100% 100%;
    }

    75% {
        background-position: 0% 100%;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: 0% 0%;
    }
}

@keyframes pulse-glow {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0.4;
        transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0.8;
        transform: scale(1.2) rotate(10deg);
    }
}

@keyframes float {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
    }

    33% {
        transform: translateY(-30px) rotate(5deg);
    }

    66% {
        transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(-3deg);
    }
}

@keyframes shimmer {
    0% {
        background-position: -200% 0;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: 200% 0;
    }
}

@keyframes glow-pulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--gradient-purple), 0 0 40px transparent;
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 40px var(--gradient-purple), 0 0 80px var(--gradient-pink);
    }
}

@keyframes text-gradient {
    0% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }

    50% {
        background-position: 100% 50%;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }
}

/* Blueprint Grid Overlay - Strategic Precision Signal */
/* Blueprint Grid Overlay - Softened for Human Touch */
.blueprint-grid {
    position: relative;
}

.blueprint-grid::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.03;
    /* Very subtle */
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-accent-sand) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-accent-sand) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
}

/* Knowledge Scroll - Statement/Detail alternation */
.knowledge-statement {
    font-size: var(--font-hero);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 0.9;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    max-width: 14ch;
}

.knowledge-detail {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--font-small);
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 55ch;
    color: var(--color-anthracite-light);
    border-left: 2px solid var(--color-strategic-blue);
    padding-left: var(--space-md);
}

/* Replaces "Code Block" with "Human Note" style */
.knowledge-code {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    /* Keep mono for structure, but soften context */
    font-size: var(--font-caption);
    background-color: var(--color-paper-cream);
    /* Warm paper bg */
    color: var(--color-dark);
    /* Dark text for contrast */
    padding: var(--space-md);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    overflow-x: auto;
    /* Charm elements */
    transform: rotate(-1deg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

/* Consultant's Signature */
.signature-block {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-anthracite);
    padding-top: var(--space-lg);
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.signature-text {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: var(--font-body-large);
    max-width: 50ch;
}

.signature-name {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: 'Mrs Saint Delafield', cursive;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 0.8;
    color: var(--color-strategic-blue);
    margin-top: var(--space-md);
    transform: rotate(-4deg);
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Skip to Content - Accessibility */
.skip-link {
    position: absolute;
    top: -100%;
    left: 0;
    background: var(--color-strategic-blue);
    color: var(--color-off-white);
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
    z-index: var(--z-modal);
    transition: top var(--transition-fast);
}

.skip-link:focus {
    top: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   TYPOGRAPHY
   ============================================ */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    /* Editorial weight - lighter than 700 */
    font-weight: 600;
}

h1 {
    font-size: var(--font-h1);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h2 {
    font-size: var(--font-h2);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h3 {
    font-size: var(--font-h3);
}

.hero-text {
    font-size: var(--font-hero);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 600;
    /* Lighter, more elegant */
    line-height: 0.95;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    /* Add subtle texture to text */
    text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.lead {
    font-size: var(--font-body-large);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    /* Ensure Sans for readability */
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    /* Softer than anthracite-light */
    font-weight: 400;
}

.caption {
    font-size: var(--font-caption);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    /* Cleaner spacing */
    font-weight: 600;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.serif {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
}

.sans {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

p {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

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

a:hover {
    color: var(--color-strategic-blue-dark);
}

a:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-strategic-blue);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ============================================
   LAYOUT UTILITIES
   ============================================ */
.container {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-left: var(--container-padding);
    padding-right: var(--container-padding);
}

.container--wide {
    max-width: 1600px;
}

.container--narrow {
    max-width: 900px;
}

/* Asymmetric Grid System */
.grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: var(--grid-gap);
}

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

.grid--3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.grid--asymmetric {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
}

.grid--asymmetric-reverse {
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
}

/* Mosaic Grid for Projects */
.grid--mosaic {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: minmax(200px, auto);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .grid--2,
    .grid--3,
    .grid--asymmetric,
    .grid--asymmetric-reverse {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .grid--mosaic {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        grid-auto-rows: auto;
    }
}

/* Section Spacing */
section {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
}

/* ============================================
   COMPONENTS
   ============================================ */

/* Navigation - Premium Dark Glassmorphism */
.nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: var(--z-nav);
    padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
    transition: all var(--transition-slow);
}

.nav--scrolled {
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    padding: var(--space-md) 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

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

.nav__logo {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--font-h3);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-anthracite);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.nav__links {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    list-style: none;
}

.nav__link {
    font-size: var(--font-small);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-off-white);
    text-decoration: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    position: relative;
    padding: var(--space-xs) 0;
    transition: color var(--transition-base);
}

.nav__link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gradient-purple), var(--gradient-pink));
    transition: width var(--transition-slow) cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.nav__link:hover {
    color: var(--gradient-purple);
}

.nav__link:hover::after,
.nav__link:focus::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Mobile Navigation */
.nav__toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: var(--space-xs);
}

.nav__toggle-line {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-anthracite);
    margin: 5px 0;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), opacity var(--transition-base);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav__toggle {
        display: block;
    }

    .nav__links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.98);
        backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
        transform: translateX(100%);
        transition: transform var(--transition-dramatic);
    }

    .nav__links--open {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    .nav__link {
        font-size: var(--font-h2);
        margin: var(--space-md) 0;
    }
}

/* Buttons - Premium with Glow */
/* Buttons - Premium with Glow & Charm */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-xl);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--font-small);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: none;
    /* Soften the edges */
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition-slow) cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.btn--primary {
    /* Warmer Gradient */
    background: var(--gradient-warm);
    color: var(--color-off-white);
    /* Golden glow */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.btn--primary::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    /* Reverse/Alternative Warm Gradient for Hover */
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gradient-magenta) 0%, var(--color-accent-gold) 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.btn--primary::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -2px;
    background: inherit;
    filter: blur(25px);
    opacity: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-slow);
}

.btn--primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.5);
}

.btn--primary:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.btn--primary:hover::after {
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.btn--primary span {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.btn--outline {
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: var(--color-off-white);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.btn--outline:hover,
.btn--outline:focus {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--color-off-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: var(--color-off-white);
}

/* Cards */
.card {
    background-color: var(--color-off-white);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.card__image {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: grayscale(20%);
    transition: filter var(--transition-base);
}

.card:hover .card__image {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
}

.card__content {
    padding: var(--space-md);
}

.card__title {
    font-size: var(--font-h3);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.card__category {
    font-size: var(--font-caption);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-strategic-blue);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

/* ============================================
   ANIMATION UTILITIES
   ============================================ */
.fade-in {
    transition: opacity var(--transition-slow), transform var(--transition-slow);
}

html.js-animations-enabled .fade-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.fade-in.is-visible {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: translateY(0) !important;
}

.slide-in-left {
    transition: opacity var(--transition-slow), transform var(--transition-slow);
}

html.js-animations-enabled .slide-in-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-50px);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.slide-in-left.is-visible {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: translateX(0) !important;
}

.slide-in-right {
    transition: opacity var(--transition-slow), transform var(--transition-slow);
}

html.js-animations-enabled .slide-in-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(50px);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.slide-in-right.is-visible {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: translateX(0) !important;
}

.scale-in {
    transition: opacity var(--transition-slow), transform var(--transition-slow);
}

html.js-animations-enabled .scale-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.95);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.scale-in.is-visible {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: scale(1) !important;
}

/* Stagger animations */
.stagger>* {
    transition-delay: calc(var(--stagger-index, 0) * 100ms);
}

/* ============================================
   ACCESSIBILITY
   ============================================ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    }

    html {
        scroll-behavior: auto;
    }
}

/* Focus styles */
:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-strategic-blue);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Screen reader only */
.sr-only {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   UTILITY CLASSES
   ============================================ */
.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

.text-left {
    text-align: left;
}

.text-right {
    text-align: right;
}

.mt-0 {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.mb-0 {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.mt-sm {
    margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}

.mb-sm {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.mt-md {
    margin-top: var(--space-md);
}

.mb-md {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.mt-lg {
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

.mb-lg {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.mt-xl {
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.mb-xl {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.pt-0 {
    padding-top: 0;
}

.pb-0 {
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.bg-cream {
    background-color: var(--color-dark-surface);
}

.bg-anthracite {
    background-color: var(--color-dark);
    color: var(--color-off-white);
}

.color-blue {
    color: var(--gradient-purple);
}

.color-muted {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ============================================
   LIQUID GLASS COMPONENTS
   Premium glassmorphism with depth and glow
   ============================================ */
.liquid-glass {
    background: rgba(240, 230, 216, 0.03);
    /* Warm Cream Tint */
    backdrop-filter: blur(40px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(40px) saturate(180%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(240, 230, 216, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow:
        0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(240, 230, 216, 0.1);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    /* Ensure smooth hover */
}

.liquid-glass--elevated {
    background: rgba(240, 230, 216, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(240, 230, 216, 0.12);
    box-shadow:
        0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
        0 0 80px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1),
        /* Gold Glow */
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(240, 230, 216, 0.15);
}

.liquid-glass--glow {
    position: relative;
}

.liquid-glass--glow::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -2px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
            rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.3) 0%,
            rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.2) 50%,
            rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3) 100%);
    border-radius: inherit;
    filter: blur(20px);
    opacity: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-slow);
}

.liquid-glass--glow:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ============================================
   HERO WORD ANIMATION STYLES (for GSAP)
   ============================================ */
.hero-word {
    display: inline-block;
    will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
    transform-origin: center center;
}

.hero__title {
    overflow: visible !important;
}

/* ============================================
   TEXT SPLITTING ANIMATIONS
   ============================================ */
.split-text {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.split-text .split-word,
.split-text .split-char {
    display: inline-block;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(100%);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-slow), transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.split-text.is-revealed .split-word,
.split-text.is-revealed .split-char {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Typewriter cursor */
.typewriter-cursor::after {
    content: '|';
    display: inline-block;
    animation: blink 0.7s infinite;
    color: var(--color-strategic-blue);
}

@keyframes blink {

    0%,
    50% {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    51%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

.typewriter-complete::after {
    display: none;
}

/* ============================================
   FORM VALIDATION STATES
   ============================================ */
.form-input.is-invalid,
.form-select.is-invalid,
.form-textarea.is-invalid {
    border-color: #c53030;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197, 48, 48, 0.1);
}

.btn--success {
    background-color: #38a169;
    border-color: #38a169;
}

.btn--success:hover,
.btn--success:focus {
    background-color: #2f855a;
}

.btn:disabled {
    opacity: 0.6;
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

/* ============================================
   IMAGE LOADING STATES
   ============================================ */
img {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

img.is-loaded,
img[src]:not([src=""]) {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Placeholder gradient for missing images */
.placeholder-image {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
            var(--color-strategic-blue) 0%,
            var(--color-anthracite) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-off-white);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--font-h3);
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-lg);
}

/* ============================================
   PAGE PRELOADER
   ============================================ */
.preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 10000;
    background-color: var(--color-dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, visibility 0.5s ease;
    /* Fail-safe: hide after 4s if JS fails */
    animation: preloader-fail-safe 4s forwards;
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
    /* Start a bit later to not flash */
}

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

.preloader__content {
    text-align: center;
}

.preloader__logo {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(4rem, 15vw, 8rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-off-white);
    animation: preloader-pulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.preloader__dot {
    color: var(--gradient-purple);
}

.preloader__bar {
    width: 200px;
    height: 3px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    margin: var(--space-lg) auto 0;
    border-radius: 3px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.preloader__progress {
    height: 100%;
    width: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gradient-purple), var(--gradient-pink));
    animation: preloader-progress 1.5s ease-out forwards;
}

@keyframes preloader-pulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0.7;
        transform: scale(0.98);
    }
}

@keyframes preloader-progress {
    0% {
        width: 0;
    }

    100% {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

@keyframes preloader-fail-safe {

    0%,
    80% {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
    }

    100% {
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        pointer-events: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   THEME TOGGLE
   ============================================ */
.theme-toggle {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--color-off-white);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    margin-left: var(--space-md);
}

.theme-toggle:hover {
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.2);
    border-color: var(--gradient-purple);
    transform: rotate(15deg);
}

.theme-toggle__icon--light {
    display: none;
}

/* Light theme icon swap */
[data-theme="light"] .theme-toggle__icon--dark {
    display: none;
}

[data-theme="light"] .theme-toggle__icon--light {
    display: block;
}

/* ============================================
   LIGHT MODE THEME
   ============================================ */
[data-theme="light"] {
    --color-dark: #FAFAFA;
    --color-dark-elevated: #FFFFFF;
    --color-dark-surface: #F5F5F5;
    --color-dark-border: #E5E5E5;
    --color-off-white: #1A1A1A;
    --color-text-muted: #666666;
    --color-text-dim: #888888;
}

[data-theme="light"] body {
    background-color: #FAFAFA;
    color: #1A1A1A;
}

[data-theme="light"] body::before {
    opacity: 0.03;
}

[data-theme="light"] .nav--scrolled {
    background: rgba(250, 250, 250, 0.9);
    border-bottom-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

[data-theme="light"] .nav__link {
    color: #1A1A1A;
}

[data-theme="light"] .nav__logo {
    color: #1A1A1A;
}

[data-theme="light"] .theme-toggle {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    color: #1A1A1A;
}

[data-theme="light"] .hero__ambient-orb {
    opacity: 0.15;
}

[data-theme="light"] .preloader {
    background-color: #FAFAFA;
}

[data-theme="light"] .preloader__logo {
    color: #1A1A1A;
}

[data-theme="light"] .footer-premium {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F5F5F5 0%, #EBEBEB 100%);
}

[data-theme="light"] .footer-premium * {
    color: #1A1A1A;
}

[data-theme="light"] .footer-cta__title,
[data-theme="light"] .footer-logo {
    color: #1A1A1A;
}

[data-theme="light"] .section-referenzen {
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 80% at 80% 20%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 20% 80%, rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.05) 0%, transparent 40%),
        #F5F5F5;
}

[data-theme="light"] .testimonial-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    border-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.15);
}

[data-theme="light"] .testimonial-card__quote {
    color: #1A1A1A;
}

/* ============================================
   FOOTER SOCIAL LINK
   ============================================ */
.footer-social {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-xs);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-social:hover {
    color: var(--gradient-purple);
}

.footer-social svg {
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.footer-social:hover svg {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ============================================
   ENHANCED MICRO-INTERACTIONS
   ============================================ */
/* Lab Cards - Enhanced hover */
.lab-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.lab-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gradient-purple), var(--gradient-pink));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform var(--transition-slow) cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.lab-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.lab-card:hover .lab-card__number {
    opacity: 0.6;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.lab-card__number {
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.lab-card:hover .lab-card__title {
    color: var(--gradient-purple);
}

.lab-card__title {
    transition: color var(--transition-base);
}

/* Contact Options - Enhanced hover */
.contact-option {
    position: relative;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    padding-left: 0;
}

.contact-option::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gradient-purple), var(--gradient-pink));
    transition: width var(--transition-base);
}

.contact-option:hover {
    padding-left: var(--space-md);
}

.contact-option:hover::before {
    width: var(--space-sm);
}

.contact-option:hover h3 {
    color: var(--gradient-purple);
}

.contact-option h3 {
    transition: color var(--transition-base);
}

/* Tags - Enhanced hover */
.tag {
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    cursor: default;
}

.tag:hover {
    background-color: var(--gradient-purple);
    color: var(--color-off-white);
    border-color: var(--gradient-purple);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Filter Buttons - Enhanced */
.filter-btn {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.filter-btn::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gradient-purple);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.filter-btn:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Credential values - Animated count feel */
.credential__value {
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base);
}

.credential:hover .credential__value {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    color: var(--gradient-purple);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .theme-toggle {
        position: fixed;
        bottom: var(--space-lg);
        right: var(--space-lg);
        z-index: var(--z-nav);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   LANGUAGE TOGGLE
   ============================================ */
.lang-toggle {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--font-caption);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--color-off-white);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    margin-left: var(--space-sm);
}

.lang-toggle:hover {
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.2);
    border-color: var(--gradient-purple);
    color: var(--gradient-purple);
}

[data-theme="light"] .lang-toggle {
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    color: var(--color-off-white);
}

[data-theme="light"] .lang-toggle:hover {
    border-color: var(--gradient-purple);
    color: var(--gradient-purple);
}

/* Smooth transition for translated elements */
[data-i18n] {
    transition: opacity 0.15s ease;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .lang-toggle {
        position: fixed;
        bottom: var(--space-lg);
        right: calc(var(--space-lg) + 56px);
        z-index: var(--z-nav);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        background: var(--color-dark);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   LIGHT MODE POLISH - High-End Readability
   ============================================ */
[data-theme="light"] {
    --color-strategic-blue: #4F46E5;
    /* Darker blue for contrast */
}

/* Ensure glass cards have borders on white bg */
[data-theme="light"] .liquid-glass,
[data-theme="light"] .lab-card,
[data-theme="light"] .project-card,
[data-theme="light"] .contact__intro {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

[data-theme="light"] .liquid-glass:hover,
[data-theme="light"] .lab-card:hover,
[data-theme="light"] .project-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

/* Improve text contrast */
[data-theme="light"] .hero__title,
[data-theme="light"] h1,
[data-theme="light"] h2,
[data-theme="light"] h3 {
    color: #111111;
    text-shadow: none;
}

[data-theme="light"] .lead,
[data-theme="light"] p {
    color: #333333;
}

/* Hero Background blending */
[data-theme="light"] .hero__bg-image {
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
    opacity: 0.08;
    filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(1.2);
}

/* Signature Visibility */
[data-theme="light"] .signature-name {
    color: #4F46E5;
    /* Strong Indigo */
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Nav Visibility */
[data-theme="light"] .nav__link {
    color: #333333;
    font-weight: 500;
}

[data-theme="light"] .nav__link:hover {
    color: #000000;
}

/* Stats Logic */
[data-theme="light"] .hero__stat-value {
    color: #111111;
    text-shadow: none;
}

/* Ensure cursor visibility on light backgrounds */
[data-theme="light"] .cursor-dot {
    background-color: #B8860B !important;
    /* Dark Goldenrod */
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .cursor-ring {
    border-color: #B8860B !important;
    background-color: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.05) !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .cursor-ring.is-hovering {
    background-color: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.1) !important;
    border-color: #DAA520 !important;
}

/* Mobile Menu Fix for Light Mode */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    [data-theme="light"] .nav__links {
        background: rgba(250, 250, 250, 0.98);
        border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
        /* Optional detail */
    }

    [data-theme="light"] .nav__toggle {
        color: #111111;
    }
}

[data-theme="light"] .cursor-ring.is-clicking {
    border-color: #DAA520 !important;
}

/* Project Card Labels - Editorial Style */
.project-card__excerpt strong {
    color: var(--color-strategic-blue);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

/* Feature Layout: First item spans full width on desktop */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .work__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .work__grid>article:first-child {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .work__grid>article:first-child .project-card__image-wrapper {
        height: 100%;
        min-height: 400px;
    }

    .work__grid>article:first-child .project-card__overlay {
        position: relative;
        background: none;
        padding: var(--space-xl);
        pointer-events: auto;
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
    }

    /* Adjust text colors for the non-overlay featured card context if needed, 
       but standard card assumes overlay. 
       Actually, standard card text is white (on overlay). 
       On side-by-side, it might be on dark background?
       Let's stick to "Span 2" but keep overlay style (Hero Image) for simplicity and impact.
    */
    .work__grid>article:first-child {
        display: block;
        /* Revert to block to keep overlay style */
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }

    .work__grid>article:first-child .project-card__image-wrapper {
        height: 500px;
        /* Taller hero */
    }
}

/* Image Hover Zoom */
.project-card:hover .project-card__image {
    transform: scale(1.03);
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

/* Video Modal */
.video-modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.video-modal.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.video-modal__backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.video-modal__content {
    position: relative;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1000px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.video-ratio {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 56.25%;
    /* 16:9 */
    height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.video-ratio iframe {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.video-modal__close {
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    right: 0;
    color: white;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    line-height: 1;
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: opacity 0.2s;
}

.video-modal__close:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Play Icon Overlay */
.play-icon-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.8);
    color: white;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5));
}

.js-video-trigger {
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Trigger Hover Effect */
.js-video-trigger:hover .play-icon-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.2);
}

.js-video-trigger:hover .project-card__image {
    filter: brightness(0.7);
    /* Dim image to make play icon pop */
}

/* ============================================
   CONTACT FORM ENHANCEMENTS (CRO)
   ============================================ */

/* Intro & Direct Links */
.contact__intro h3 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact__direct {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-dark-border);
}

.contact__links {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.contact-link {
    color: var(--color-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.contact-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-strategic-blue);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.separator {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Radio Cards Grid */
.radio-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .radio-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.radio-card {
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.radio-card input {
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.radio-card__content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1rem;
    background: var(--color-dark-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-dark-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.radio-card:hover .radio-card__content {
    border-color: var(--color-text-muted);
    background: var(--color-dark-elevated);
}

.radio-card input:checked+.radio-card__content {
    border-color: var(--color-strategic-blue);
    background: rgba(10, 100, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-strategic-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--color-strategic-blue);
}

/* Form Layout */
.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.form-trust {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Button Shine Effect */
.btn--shine {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn--shine::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 50%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
    transform: skewX(-25deg);
    animation: shine 3s infinite;
}

@keyframes shine {
    0% {
        left: -100%;
    }

    20% {
        left: 200%;
    }

    100% {
        left: 200%;
    }
}

.section-mandates {
    background-color: var(--color-dark-surface);
    /* Subtle contrast to main bg */
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.mandates__grid {
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--grid-gap);
}

.mandate-card {
    background: var(--color-dark);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-dark-border);
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    /* Generous padding */
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    /* Minimal radius */
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    height: 100%;
}

.mandate-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-strategic-blue);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.mandate-card__icon {
    color: var(--color-strategic-blue);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.mandate-card__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--font-h3);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    color: var(--color-off-white);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.mandate-card__desc {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: var(--font-body);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-top: auto;
    /* Push to top if needed, or fill space */
}

/* Light Mode Overrides for Mandates */
[data-theme="light"] .section-mandates {
    background-color: #F5F5F7;
    /* Light gray section bg */
}

[data-theme="light"] .mandate-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

[data-theme="light"] .mandate-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-strategic-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

[data-theme="light"] .mandate-card__title {
    color: #111111;
}

[data-theme="light"] .mandate-card__desc {
    color: #444444;
}

/* Premium Input Polish */
.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
    background: var(--color-dark-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-dark-border);
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    width: 100%;
    appearance: none;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-strategic-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(10, 100, 255, 0.1);
    outline: none;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.form-label {
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: block;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ============================================
   PREMIUM TEXTURE & SCROLL
   ============================================ */

/* Noise Overlay */
.noise-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9000;
    opacity: 0.05;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noiseFilter'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.65' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noiseFilter)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}

/* Lenis Smooth Scroll Recommended CSS */
html.lenis {
    height: auto;
}

.lenis.lenis-smooth {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
}

.lenis.lenis-smooth [data-lenis-prevent] {
    overscroll-behavior: contain;
}

.lenis.lenis-stopped {
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Typography Refinement */
.lead {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--color-text-dim);
    max-width: 48ch;
    /* Optimal reading width */
}
/* ============================================
   LIGHT MODE SUPPORT
   System preference + manual toggle
   ============================================ */

/* Light Mode Variable Overrides */
[data-theme="light"] {
    --color-dark: #FAFAFA;
    --color-dark-elevated: #FFFFFF;
    --color-dark-surface: #F3F4F6;
    --color-dark-border: #E5E7EB;
    --color-off-white: #111827;
    --color-paper-cream: #FFFFFF;
    --color-text-muted: #4B5563;
    --color-text-dim: #6B7280;
    --color-anthracite: #1F2937;
    --color-anthracite-light: #374151;
    --color-anthracite-muted: #6B7280;
    --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    --shadow-md: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    --shadow-lg: 0 24px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
}

[data-theme="light"] body {
    background-color: #FAFAFA;
    color: #111827;
}

[data-theme="light"] .nav {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

[data-theme="light"] .nav--scrolled {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

[data-theme="light"] .nav__logo {
    color: #111827;
}

[data-theme="light"] .nav__link {
    color: #4B5563;
}

[data-theme="light"] .nav__link:hover {
    color: #111827;
}

[data-theme="light"] .hero {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FAFAFA 0%, #F3F4F6 100%);
}

[data-theme="light"] .hero__title {
    color: #111827;
}

[data-theme="light"] .hero__subtitle {
    color: #4B5563;
}

[data-theme="light"] .hero__badge {
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2);
}

[data-theme="light"] .hero__badge .caption {
    color: #4B5563;
}

[data-theme="light"] .section-hybrid {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F3F4F6 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
}

[data-theme="light"] .hybrid__card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: #E5E7EB;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

[data-theme="light"] .hybrid__card--baerlocher {
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2);
}

[data-theme="light"] .hybrid__card h3 {
    color: #111827;
}

[data-theme="light"] .hybrid__list li {
    color: #4B5563;
}

[data-theme="light"] .knowledge-framework {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    border-color: #E5E7EB;
}

[data-theme="light"] .framework-item {
    border-color: #E5E7EB;
}

[data-theme="light"] .framework-value {
    color: #111827;
}

[data-theme="light"] .section-header .caption {
    color: var(--color-strategic-blue);
}

[data-theme="light"] .knowledge-statement {
    color: #111827;
}

[data-theme="light"] .section-profile {
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="light"] .profile__content {
    color: #111827;
}

[data-theme="light"] .profile__content .lead {
    color: #4B5563;
}

[data-theme="light"] .profile__bio p {
    color: #374151;
}

[data-theme="light"] .footer-premium {
    background: #111827;
}

[data-theme="light"] .btn--primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gradient-purple) 0%, var(--gradient-pink) 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="light"] .form-input,
[data-theme="light"] .form-select,
[data-theme="light"] .form-textarea {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: #E5E7EB;
    color: #111827;
}

[data-theme="light"] .radio-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: #E5E7EB;
}

[data-theme="light"] .radio-card__content {
    color: #374151;
}

[data-theme="light"] .noise-overlay {
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
    opacity: 0.02;
}

[data-theme="light"] .blueprint-grid::before {
    opacity: 0.03;
}

/* System Preference Detection */
@media (prefers-color-scheme: light) {
    :root:not([data-theme="dark"]) {
        --color-dark: #FAFAFA;
        --color-dark-elevated: #FFFFFF;
        --color-dark-surface: #F3F4F6;
        --color-dark-border: #E5E7EB;
        --color-off-white: #111827;
        --color-paper-cream: #FFFFFF;
        --color-text-muted: #4B5563;
        --color-text-dim: #6B7280;
    }
    
    :root:not([data-theme="dark"]) body {
        background-color: #FAFAFA;
        color: #111827;
    }
    
    :root:not([data-theme="dark"]) .nav {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    }
    
    :root:not([data-theme="dark"]) .nav__logo {
        color: #111827;
    }
    
    :root:not([data-theme="dark"]) .hero {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FAFAFA 0%, #F3F4F6 100%);
    }
    
    :root:not([data-theme="dark"]) .hero__title {
        color: #111827;
    }
    
    :root:not([data-theme="dark"]) .section-hybrid {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F3F4F6 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
    }
    
    :root:not([data-theme="dark"]) .hybrid__card {
        background: #FFFFFF;
        border-color: #E5E7EB;
    }
    
    :root:not([data-theme="dark"]) .hybrid__card h3 {
        color: #111827;
    }
    
    :root:not([data-theme="dark"]) .footer-premium {
        background: #111827;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   MODERN BRUTALIST TYPOGRAPHY
   Bold, unapologetic, typographic-first design
   ============================================ */

/* Brutalist Text Reveal Animation */
@keyframes brutalist-reveal {
    0% {
        clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0);
        opacity: 0;
    }
    100% {
        clip-path: inset(0 0% 0 0);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@keyframes letter-slide {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(100%);
        opacity: 0;
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@keyframes text-glitch {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translate(0);
    }
    20% {
        transform: translate(-2px, 2px);
    }
    40% {
        transform: translate(-2px, -2px);
    }
    60% {
        transform: translate(2px, 2px);
    }
    80% {
        transform: translate(2px, -2px);
    }
}

/* Brutalist Typography Classes */
.text-brutalist {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    line-height: 0.9;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.text-reveal {
    animation: brutalist-reveal 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1) forwards;
    animation-delay: var(--delay, 0s);
}

.text-slide-up {
    display: inline-block;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.text-slide-up span {
    display: inline-block;
    animation: letter-slide 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1) forwards;
    animation-delay: var(--delay, 0s);
}

/* Oversized Numbers - Brutalist Accent */
.brutalist-number {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(4rem, 15vw, 12rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 0.8;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 2px currentColor;
    text-stroke: 2px currentColor;
    opacity: 0.15;
    position: absolute;
    z-index: -1;
}

/* Minimal Underline Effect */
.text-underline-brutalist {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.text-underline-brutalist::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0.1em;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 0.15em;
    background: var(--color-strategic-blue);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: right;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1);
}

.text-underline-brutalist:hover::after,
.text-underline-brutalist.is-visible::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    transform-origin: left;
}

/* Cleaner Section Styling - Less Visual Noise */
.section-clean {
    background: transparent !important;
}

.section-clean::before,
.section-clean::after {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Simplified Card Styling */
.card-minimal {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-dark-border);
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
}

.card-minimal:hover {
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
}

/* Typography-First Hero */
.hero-typography {
    text-align: left;
    padding: 20vh 0;
}

.hero-typography__title {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 12vw, 10rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 0.85;
    letter-spacing: -0.05em;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.hero-typography__subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    max-width: 40ch;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Reduce Visual Clutter - Simplified Backgrounds */
.bg-clean {
    background: var(--color-dark) !important;
}

.bg-clean-elevated {
    background: var(--color-dark-elevated) !important;
}

/* Hide decorative elements for cleaner look */
.minimal-mode .blueprint-grid,
.minimal-mode .orb,
.minimal-mode .gradient-blur {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Typography Animation on Scroll */
.animate-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1);
}

.animate-on-scroll.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Staggered Letter Animation */
.stagger-letters span {
    display: inline-block;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(100%);
    animation: letter-slide 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1) forwards;
}

.stagger-letters.is-visible span {
    opacity: 1;
}

.stagger-letters span:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.05s; }
.stagger-letters span:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.stagger-letters span:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.15s; }
.stagger-letters span:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.stagger-letters span:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.25s; }
.stagger-letters span:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.stagger-letters span:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: 0.35s; }
.stagger-letters span:nth-child(8) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.stagger-letters span:nth-child(9) { animation-delay: 0.45s; }
.stagger-letters span:nth-child(10) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }

/* Horizontal Rule - Brutalist Style */
.hr-brutalist {
    border: none;
    height: 4px;
    background: currentColor;
    margin: var(--space-3xl) 0;
}

/* Pull Quote - Editorial Style */
.pull-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: var(--space-3xl) 0;
    padding-left: var(--space-xl);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-strategic-blue);
}

/* Simplified Section Headers */
.section-header-minimal {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

.section-header-minimal .caption {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    display: block;
}

.section-header-minimal h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 0.95;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

/* ============================================
   LIGHT MODE - FOOTER & CONTACT FIXES
   ============================================ */

[data-theme="light"] .footer-premium {
    background: #111827;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="light"] .footer-cta__title {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="light"] .footer-cta__text {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

[data-theme="light"] .footer-logo {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="light"] .footer-tagline,
[data-theme="light"] .footer-location {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

[data-theme="light"] .footer-title {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="light"] .footer-list a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

[data-theme="light"] .footer-list a:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="light"] .footer-social a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

[data-theme="light"] .footer-social a:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

[data-theme="light"] .footer-bottom {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

[data-theme="light"] .footer-copyright,
[data-theme="light"] .footer-legal a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

[data-theme="light"] .footer-legal a:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* System Preference for Footer */
@media (prefers-color-scheme: light) {
    :root:not([data-theme="dark"]) .footer-premium {
        background: #111827;
        color: #FFFFFF;
    }
    
    :root:not([data-theme="dark"]) .footer-cta__title,
    :root:not([data-theme="dark"]) .footer-logo,
    :root:not([data-theme="dark"]) .footer-title {
        color: #FFFFFF;
    }
    
    :root:not([data-theme="dark"]) .footer-cta__text,
    :root:not([data-theme="dark"]) .footer-tagline,
    :root:not([data-theme="dark"]) .footer-list a {
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   MAXIMUM BRUTALIST TYPOGRAPHY
   Go harder on the editorial aesthetic
   ============================================ */

/* Super Bold Headlines */
.headline-massive {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(4rem, 18vw, 16rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 0.8;
    letter-spacing: -0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Sliced Text Effect */
.text-sliced {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.text-sliced::after {
    content: attr(data-text);
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--color-strategic-blue);
}

/* Vertical Text */
.text-vertical {
    writing-mode: vertical-rl;
    text-orientation: mixed;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
}

/* Mixed Weight Text */
.text-mixed-weight span:nth-child(odd) {
    font-weight: 900;
}

.text-mixed-weight span:nth-child(even) {
    font-weight: 300;
    font-style: italic;
}

/* Knockout/Outline Text */
.text-knockout {
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 2px var(--color-off-white);
    text-stroke: 2px var(--color-off-white);
}

[data-theme="light"] .text-knockout {
    -webkit-text-stroke-color: #111827;
    text-stroke-color: #111827;
}

/* Marquee Animation for Running Text */
@keyframes marquee {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.text-marquee {
    display: flex;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.text-marquee__inner {
    display: flex;
    animation: marquee 20s linear infinite;
}

.text-marquee__inner span {
    padding: 0 var(--space-xl);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Dramatic Hover Effect */
.text-hover-dramatic {
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1);
}

.text-hover-dramatic:hover {
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-strategic-blue);
}

/* Character Rotation on Hover */
.text-rotate-chars span {
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.text-rotate-chars:hover span:nth-child(odd) {
    transform: rotate(-5deg) translateY(-2px);
}

.text-rotate-chars:hover span:nth-child(even) {
    transform: rotate(5deg) translateY(2px);
}

/* Scale Animation on Scroll */
@keyframes scale-up-brutal {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.8);
        opacity: 0;
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

.animate-scale-brutal {
    animation: scale-up-brutal 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1) forwards;
}

/* Offset Grid Layout */
.grid-brutalist {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

.grid-brutalist__item--offset-1 {
    grid-column: 2 / span 4;
}

.grid-brutalist__item--offset-2 {
    grid-column: 7 / span 5;
    margin-top: var(--space-3xl);
}

/* Dramatic Borders */
.border-brutal {
    border: 4px solid currentColor;
}

.border-brutal-top {
    border-top: 4px solid currentColor;
}

.border-brutal-accent {
    border-left: 8px solid var(--color-strategic-blue);
    padding-left: var(--space-lg);
}

/* Section Divider Lines */
.divider-brutal {
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
        transparent 0%, 
        currentColor 20%, 
        currentColor 80%, 
        transparent 100%
    );
    margin: var(--space-4xl) 0;
    opacity: 0.2;
}

/* Extra Large Spacing for Breathing Room */
.section-spacious {
    padding: 15vh 0;
}

.mb-massive {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4xl);
}

/* ============================================
   BRUTALIST SPECIFICITY OVERRIDES
   Force brutalist styles with higher priority
   ============================================ */

/* Force Knockout Text Effect */
.hero__title .text-knockout,
span.text-knockout,
.text-knockout {
    color: transparent !important;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 2px var(--color-off-white) !important;
    text-stroke: 2px var(--color-off-white) !important;
    background: transparent !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .hero__title .text-knockout,
[data-theme="light"] span.text-knockout,
[data-theme="light"] .text-knockout {
    -webkit-text-stroke: 2px #111827 !important;
    text-stroke: 2px #111827 !important;
}

/* Force Border Brutal Accent */
.footer-cta.border-brutal-accent,
.border-brutal-accent {
    border-left: 8px solid var(--color-strategic-blue) !important;
    padding-left: var(--space-lg) !important;
}

/* Extra Brutalist Title Enhancements */
.text-brutalist {
    font-family: var(--font-serif) !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em !important;
    line-height: 0.95 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
}

/* Hero Word Knockout Override */
.hero-word.text-knockout {
    color: transparent !important;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 3px var(--color-off-white) !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .hero-word.text-knockout {
    -webkit-text-stroke: 3px #111827 !important;
}

/* Even More Dramatic */
.knowledge-statement.text-brutalist {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 5rem) !important;
}