/* ============================================================
   ND9 Atlas — Enhanced UI/UX
   ============================================================ */

/* --- Tokens ------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  --paper:        #F7F5F2;
  --paper-soft:   #FBFAF8;
  --carbon:       #232527;
  --carbon-soft:  #3B3D3F;
  --stone:        #D8D3CB;
  --stone-soft:   #EBE7DF;
  --moss:         #5F7464;
  --moss-light:   #8FA694;
  --copper:       #A56A43;
  --copper-light: #C4936B;
  --white:        #fff;

  --font-display: 'Newsreader', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:    'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;

  --space-4:    4px;
  --space-8:    8px;
  --space-12:   12px;
  --space-16:   16px;
  --space-24:   24px;
  --space-32:   32px;
  --space-40:   40px;
  --space-48:   48px;
  --space-64:   64px;
  --space-80:   80px;
  --space-96:   96px;
  --space-128:  128px;
  --space-160:  160px;

  --container:  1320px;
  --reading:    760px;
  --radius:     6px;
  --radius-sm:  3px;
  --line:       1px solid var(--stone);
  --ease:       200ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --ease-out:   300ms cubic-bezier(0, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* --- Reset -------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  background: var(--paper);
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}
body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--carbon);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
body.menu-open { overflow: hidden; }
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
  text-underline-offset: .28em;
  transition: color var(--ease), border-color var(--ease), background var(--ease), opacity var(--ease);
}
a:hover { color: var(--copper); }
::selection { background: var(--moss); color: var(--paper); }

/* --- Accessibility ------------------------------------------ */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -999px;
  top: 0;
  background: var(--carbon);
  color: var(--paper);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  z-index: 999;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius) 0;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 16px; top: 16px; }
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--moss);
  outline-offset: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.visually-hidden {
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 1px !important;
  height: 1px !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: -1px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0) !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  border: 0 !important;
}
.site-main { outline: none; }

/* --- Scroll-reveal ------------------------------------------ */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal-group > * {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(14px);
  transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1), transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.reveal-group.is-visible > *:nth-child(1) { opacity:1; transform:none; transition-delay: 0ms; }
.reveal-group.is-visible > *:nth-child(2) { opacity:1; transform:none; transition-delay: 80ms; }
.reveal-group.is-visible > *:nth-child(3) { opacity:1; transform:none; transition-delay: 160ms; }
.reveal-group.is-visible > *:nth-child(4) { opacity:1; transform:none; transition-delay: 240ms; }
.reveal-group.is-visible > *:nth-child(5) { opacity:1; transform:none; transition-delay: 320ms; }

/* --- Layout ------------------------------------------------- */
.site { min-height: 100vh; }
.container { width: min(var(--container), calc(100% - 48px)); margin-inline: auto; }
.measure { max-width: var(--reading); }

/* --- Typography -------------------------------------------- */
.kicker {
  font-size: 11px;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--carbon-soft);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-32);
}
.kicker--accent { color: var(--copper); }
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.02;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--carbon);
  letter-spacing: -.025em;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 9.5rem); max-width: 980px; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.2vw, 5.6rem); max-width: 960px; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3.2rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.45rem; }
p { margin: 0 0 1.25em; }
.lead { font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.45vw, 1.45rem); line-height: 1.55; max-width: 720px; color: var(--carbon-soft); }
.small { font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.55; }
.caption { font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .02em; color: var(--carbon-soft); }
hr, .rule { border: 0; border-top: var(--line); margin: 0; }

/* --- Buttons ----------------------------------------------- */
.button {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  height: 56px;
  padding: 0 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background var(--ease), color var(--ease), border-color var(--ease), transform var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
}
.button:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
.button:active { transform: translateY(0); }
.button--primary {
  background: var(--carbon);
  color: var(--paper);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(35,37,39,.12);
}
.button--primary:hover {
  background: var(--moss);
  color: var(--paper);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(95,116,100,.22);
}
.button--secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--carbon);
  border-color: var(--stone);
}
.button--secondary:hover {
  background: var(--carbon);
  color: var(--paper);
  border-color: var(--carbon);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(35,37,39,.14);
}
.text-link {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .86rem;
  letter-spacing: .03em;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor;
  padding-bottom: 3px;
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
  transition: gap var(--ease), color var(--ease), border-color var(--ease);
}
.text-link:hover { color: var(--copper); gap: 16px; }
.text-link span[aria-hidden] { transition: transform var(--ease); }
.text-link:hover span[aria-hidden] { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* --- Header ------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 88%, transparent);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.3);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.3);
  border-bottom: var(--line);
  transition: background var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease);
}
.site-header.is-scrolled {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 96%, transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 16px rgba(35,37,39,.07);
}
.header-inner {
  height: 82px;
  width: min(var(--container), calc(100% - 48px));
  margin-inline: auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-32);
}
.logo {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  line-height: 1;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: -.04em;
  transition: opacity var(--ease);
}
.logo:hover { opacity: 0.6; color: inherit; }
.nav { display: flex; gap: var(--space-32); align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.nav a {
  font-size: .76rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--carbon-soft);
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: color var(--ease);
}
.nav a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 1px;
  background: var(--copper);
  transition: width var(--ease-out);
}
.nav a:hover { color: var(--carbon); }
.nav a:hover::after { width: 100%; }
.nav a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--carbon); }
.nav a[aria-current="page"]::after { width: 100%; background: var(--carbon); }
.site-header__strapline {
  display: none;
  font-size: .75rem;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--carbon-soft);
}
.site-header__meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-32);
  align-items: center;
  font-size: .78rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--carbon-soft);
}
.site-header__meta p { margin: 0; }
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--stone);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--carbon);
  font: inherit;
  font-size: .76rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--ease), border-color var(--ease);
}
.nav-toggle:hover { background: var(--stone-soft); }

/* --- Hero --------------------------------------------------- */
.hero { border-bottom: var(--line); }
.hero-grid {
  min-height: calc(100vh - 82px);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.35fr) minmax(260px, .65fr);
  gap: var(--space-80);
  align-items: center;
  padding-block: var(--space-96);
}
.hero-copy { max-width: 980px; }
.hero-copy .kicker { animation: nd9FadeUp 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1) both; }
.hero-copy h1    { animation: nd9FadeUp 0.7s 0.08s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1) both; }
.hero-copy .lead { animation: nd9FadeUp 0.7s 0.18s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1) both; }
.hero-actions    { margin-top: var(--space-48); animation: nd9FadeUp 0.7s 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1) both; }
.editorial-panel { animation: nd9FadeUp 0.8s 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1) both; }
@keyframes nd9FadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* --- Editorial panel --------------------------------------- */
.editorial-panel {
  align-self: end;
  border-top: var(--line);
  padding-top: var(--space-24);
  max-width: 380px;
}
.editorial-panel p:last-child {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2vw, 2.2rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}

/* --- Sections ---------------------------------------------- */
.section { padding-block: var(--space-160); }
.section--tight { padding-block: var(--space-128); }
.section--compact { padding-block: var(--space-96); }
.section-header {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(260px, 420px);
  gap: var(--space-96);
  align-items: start;
}
.section-header + .container { margin-top: var(--space-80); }

/* --- Recognition ------------------------------------------- */
.recognition-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(220px, 340px);
  gap: var(--space-96);
  align-items: start;
}
.recognition-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  border-top: var(--line);
  border-left: var(--line);
}
.recognition-list li {
  min-height: 180px;
  padding: var(--space-32);
  border-right: var(--line);
  border-bottom: var(--line);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  transition: background var(--ease);
}
.recognition-list li:hover { background: var(--stone-soft); }

/* --- Margin note ------------------------------------------- */
.margin-note {
  border-left: 2px solid var(--copper);
  padding-left: var(--space-24);
  max-width: 340px;
  color: var(--carbon-soft);
}
.margin-note__label {
  font-size: 11px; line-height: 1; letter-spacing: .13em;
  text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--copper); margin: 0 0 var(--space-16);
}
.margin-note p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* --- Quote panel ------------------------------------------- */
.quote-panel {
  padding-block: var(--space-128);
  border-block: var(--line);
  background: var(--paper-soft);
}
.quote-panel__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(240px, 420px) minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(220px, 320px);
  gap: var(--space-80);
  align-items: center;
}
.quote-panel__image {
  min-height: 360px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(35,37,39,.04), rgba(165,106,67,.08)), var(--stone-soft);
  border: var(--line);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.quote-panel__image::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 40%, rgba(255,255,255,.15) 50%, transparent 60%);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  animation: nd9Shimmer 3s 1s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes nd9Shimmer {
  from { transform: translateX(-100%); }
  to   { transform: translateX(200%); }
}
.quote-panel blockquote { margin: 0; }
.quote-panel blockquote p {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 7rem);
  line-height: .98;
  letter-spacing: -.035em;
  margin: 0;
}
.quote-panel__copy { max-width: 480px; }
.quote-panel--text .quote-panel__grid {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(280px, 460px);
}

/* --- Method ------------------------------------------------- */
.method {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
  border-top: var(--line);
  border-left: var(--line);
}
.method-step {
  min-height: 320px;
  padding: var(--space-32);
  border-right: var(--line);
  border-bottom: var(--line);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: background var(--ease);
}
.method-step:hover { background: var(--paper-soft); }
.method-step__number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--stone);
  margin-bottom: auto;
  transition: color var(--ease-out);
}
.method-step:hover .method-step__number { color: var(--copper-light); }
.method-step h3 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2vw, 2.4rem); margin: var(--space-32) 0 var(--space-16); }
.method-step p { margin: 0; font-size: .98rem; line-height: 1.55; }

/* --- Cards -------------------------------------------------- */
.card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-32);
}
.card {
  border: var(--line);
  padding: var(--space-40);
  min-height: 420px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: transparent;
  transition: border-color var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease), transform var(--ease);
}
.card:hover {
  border-color: var(--carbon-soft);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(35,37,39,.09);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.card:focus-within { border-color: var(--moss); }
.card__image {
  margin: calc(var(--space-40) * -1) calc(var(--space-40) * -1) var(--space-32);
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.card__image img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.card:hover .card__image img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.card h3 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.6vw, 3rem); margin-bottom: var(--space-24); }
.card p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.card--project::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  height: 180px;
  margin: calc(var(--space-40) * -1) calc(var(--space-40) * -1) var(--space-32);
  border-bottom: var(--line);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(35,37,39,.03), rgba(95,116,100,.08)), var(--stone-soft);
  transition: background var(--ease);
}
.card--project:hover::before {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(35,37,39,.05), rgba(95,116,100,.14)), var(--stone-soft);
}

/* --- Triad -------------------------------------------------- */
.triad {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-64);
  padding-block: var(--space-80);
  border-block: var(--line);
}
.triad article { max-width: 360px; }
.triad h3 { margin-bottom: var(--space-24); }
.triad .text-link { margin-top: var(--space-24); }

/* --- Journal list ------------------------------------------ */
.journal-index, .journal-list { display: grid; border-top: var(--line); }
.journal-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 220px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-64);
  padding-block: var(--space-40);
  border-bottom: var(--line);
  align-items: start;
  transition: background var(--ease), padding-left var(--ease);
  cursor: default;
}
.journal-item:hover {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--stone-soft) 50%, transparent);
  padding-left: 8px;
}
.journal-item:focus-within { border-color: var(--moss); }
.journal-item__image { display: none; }
.journal-item h3 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 4.4rem); line-height: 1.04; }
.journal-item h3 a { text-decoration: none; }
.journal-item h3 a:hover { color: var(--copper); }
.journal-item p:last-child { max-width: 640px; margin-top: var(--space-16); }

/* --- Studio letter ----------------------------------------- */
.studio-letter {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 420px) minmax(0, 680px);
  gap: var(--space-128);
  align-items: start;
}
.studio-letter__copy { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.6vw, 1.55rem); line-height: 1.6; }
.signature { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2rem; margin-top: var(--space-40); }

/* --- CTA band ---------------------------------------------- */
.cta-band {
  padding-block: var(--space-160);
  border-top: var(--line);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--stone-soft) 25%, transparent) 100%);
}
.cta-band__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  gap: var(--space-64);
  align-items: end;
}
.cta-band h2 { max-width: 900px; }

/* --- Page hero --------------------------------------------- */
.page-hero { padding-block: var(--space-160); border-bottom: var(--line); }
.page-hero__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(280px, 520px);
  gap: var(--space-96);
  align-items: end;
}
.content { padding-block: var(--space-128); }
.entry-content { max-width: var(--reading); margin-inline: auto; }
.entry-content > * + * { margin-top: var(--space-24); }
.entry-content h2 { font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4vw, 4rem); margin-top: var(--space-80); }
.entry-content h3 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem); margin-top: var(--space-64); }
.entry-content blockquote {
  margin: var(--space-80) 0;
  padding-left: var(--space-32);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--copper);
}
.entry-content blockquote p {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
}
.entry-content img { margin-block: var(--space-64); }
.entry-content ul { padding-left: 1.1em; }
.entry-content li + li { margin-top: .55em; }
.entry-content a { text-decoration-thickness: 1px; text-underline-offset: .28em; }

/* --- Forms -------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-form { display: grid; gap: var(--space-32); width: 100%; max-width: 760px; }
.form-field { display: grid; gap: var(--space-12); }
label { font-size: .86rem; font-weight: 600; }
input, textarea {
  width: 100%;
  border: 1px solid var(--stone);
  background: var(--paper-soft);
  color: var(--carbon);
  font: inherit;
  min-height: 56px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: border-color var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease), background var(--ease);
}
input:hover, textarea:hover { background: var(--white); }
textarea { min-height: 180px; resize: vertical; }
input:focus, textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--moss);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px color-mix(in srgb, var(--moss) 20%, transparent);
  background: var(--white);
}
input::placeholder, textarea::placeholder { color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--carbon) 40%, transparent); }
.form-note { font-size: .86rem; color: var(--carbon-soft); }

/* --- Client stories ---------------------------------------- */
.section--client-stories { border-top: var(--line); border-bottom: var(--line); background: var(--paper-soft); }
.story-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-32); }
.story-card {
  border: var(--line);
  padding: var(--space-40);
  background: var(--paper);
  min-height: 360px;
  display: grid;
  align-content: space-between;
  transition: border-color var(--ease), box-shadow var(--ease), transform var(--ease);
}
.story-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--stone);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(35,37,39,.07);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.story-card p:not(.kicker) {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.5vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -.025em;
}
.story-card .kicker + p { margin-bottom: var(--space-64); }

/* --- Case study & journal ---------------------------------- */
.case-question { padding-block: var(--space-128); border-bottom: var(--line); background: var(--paper-soft); }
.case-question blockquote { margin: 0; }
.case-question blockquote p {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 5.8rem);
  line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -.035em; margin: 0;
}
.case-question__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 220px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: var(--space-80); align-items: start; }
.case-question h2 { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.5vw, 6.5rem); line-height: .98; }
.feature-image { padding-top: var(--space-96); }
.feature-image img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/10; object-fit: cover; border: var(--line); }
.feature-image figcaption { margin-top: var(--space-16); }
.reflection-band { padding-block: var(--space-128); border-top: var(--line); background: var(--paper-soft); }
.journal-opening { padding-block: var(--space-96); border-bottom: var(--line); }
.pagination { margin-top: var(--space-64); }
.pagination .nav-links { display: flex; gap: var(--space-16); align-items: center; }
.pagination a, .pagination span { font-size: .86rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; text-decoration: none; }
.pagination .current { color: var(--copper); }
.case-image { padding-top: var(--space-96); }
.case-image img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/10; object-fit: cover; }
.case-image figcaption { margin-top: var(--space-16); }
.case-content-grid, .journal-content-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 260px minmax(0, var(--reading));
  gap: var(--space-96);
  align-items: start;
  justify-content: center;
}
.case-index { position: sticky; top: 120px; border-top: var(--line); padding-top: var(--space-24); }
.case-index ol { margin: 0; padding-left: 1.2em; font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.9; color: var(--carbon-soft); }
.case-outcome { padding-block: var(--space-128); border-block: var(--line); background: var(--paper-soft); }
.case-outcome__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(260px, 360px); gap: var(--space-96); align-items: start; }
.journal-aside { position: sticky; top: 120px; display: grid; gap: var(--space-32); }

/* --- Reading progress bar ---------------------------------- */
.reading-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--copper);
  transform-origin: left;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  z-index: 200;
  transition: transform .08s linear;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* --- Footer ------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer { border-top: var(--line); padding-block: var(--space-96) var(--space-48); }
.footer-statement { padding-bottom: var(--space-80); border-bottom: var(--line); margin-bottom: var(--space-64); }
.footer-statement p {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 6rem);
  line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -.035em; max-width: 900px; margin: 0;
}
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-64); }
.footer-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2rem; line-height: 1; }
.footer-col h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: .76rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--carbon-soft);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-24);
}
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.footer-col a { text-decoration: none; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--carbon-soft); transition: color var(--ease); }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--carbon); }
.footer-note { margin-top: var(--space-80); padding-top: var(--space-24); border-top: var(--line); font-size: .82rem; color: var(--carbon-soft); }

/* --- Responsive -------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .site-header__meta { display: none; }
  .header-inner { grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto; }
  .nav { justify-content: end; }
  .hero-grid, .section-header, .page-hero__grid, .recognition-grid, .studio-letter, .cta-band__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-48);
  }
  .quote-panel__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-48); }
  .method { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .card-grid, .triad { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .case-question__grid, .case-content-grid, .journal-content-grid, .case-outcome__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-48);
  }
  .case-index, .journal-aside { position: static; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  body { font-size: 17px; }
  .container { width: min(100% - 40px, var(--container)); }
  .header-inner { height: 72px; width: min(100% - 40px, var(--container)); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; align-items: center; }
  .nav {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 72px 0 auto 0;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 97%, transparent);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-bottom: var(--line);
    padding: var(--space-32) 20px;
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-24);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(35,37,39,.08);
  }
  .nav.is-open { display: flex; animation: nd9MobileNav 0.22s ease both; }
  @keyframes nd9MobileNav {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  }
  .nav a { font-size: 1rem; }
  .nav a::after { display: none; }
  .hero-grid { min-height: auto; padding-block: var(--space-96); gap: var(--space-64); }
  h1 { font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 18vw, 5.6rem); }
  h2 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 12vw, 4rem); }
  .section, .page-hero, .cta-band { padding-block: var(--space-96); }
  .section--tight, .section--compact { padding-block: var(--space-80); }
  .recognition-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .recognition-list li { min-height: auto; }
  .method { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .method-step { min-height: 240px; }
  .journal-item { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-16); }
  .journal-item:hover { padding-left: 0; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-40); }
  .story-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .story-card { min-height: auto; }
  .case-question, .journal-opening, .reflection-band { padding-block: var(--space-80); }
  .triad { gap: var(--space-40); padding-block: var(--space-64); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: .001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    transition-duration: .001ms !important;
  }
  .reveal, .reveal-group > * { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}
@media print {
  .site-header, .site-footer, .cta-band, .nav-toggle, .reading-progress { display: none !important; }
  body { background: #fff; color: #000; font-size: 11pt; }
  a::after { content: ' (' attr(href) ')'; font-size: 9pt; }
}

.wp-caption, figure { max-width: 100%; }
figcaption { font-size: .78rem; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--carbon-soft); }