@font-face{font-family:'Nohemi';src:url('fonts/nohemi-100.otf') format('opentype');font-weight:100;font-style:normal;font-display:swap}
@font-face{font-family:'Nohemi';src:url('fonts/nohemi-300.ttf') format('truetype');font-weight:300;font-style:normal;font-display:swap}
@font-face{font-family:'Nohemi';src:url('fonts/nohemi-400.otf') format('opentype');font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-display:swap}
@font-face{font-family:'Nohemi';src:url('fonts/nohemi-700.otf') format('opentype');font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-display:swap}


@font-face{font-family:'ChunkFive';src:url('fonts/chunkfive-400.otf') format('opentype');font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-display:swap}

/* ============================================================
   KINETECH — SHARED STYLES
============================================================ */
:root{
  --teal:#135250;
  --teal-deep:#0D3B3A;
  --orange:#FD6313;
  --pale:#BACCF7;
  --pale-tint:#E3ECFD;
  --off:#F5F3EE;
  --dark:#111111;
  --ease:cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}

*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{
  font-family:'Nohemi',sans-serif;
  background:var(--off);
  color:var(--dark);
  overflow-x:hidden;
  cursor:none;
}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}

/* ---------- Custom cursor ---------- */
.cursor-dot,.cursor-ring{
  position:fixed;top:0;left:0;border-radius:50%;
  pointer-events:none;z-index:9999;mix-blend-mode:normal;
}
.cursor-dot{width:8px;height:8px;background:var(--orange);
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);transition:width .2s,height .2s}
.cursor-ring{width:38px;height:38px;border:1.5px solid var(--orange);
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);transition:transform .15s var(--ease),width .25s,height .25s,opacity .25s;opacity:.6}
.cursor-trail{position:fixed;width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--orange);pointer-events:none;z-index:9998;opacity:.5;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%)}
body.hovering .cursor-ring{width:64px;height:64px;opacity:1;background:rgba(253,99,19,.08)}
@media (hover:none){.cursor-dot,.cursor-ring,.cursor-trail{display:none}body{cursor:auto}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){*,*::before,*::after{animation-duration:.001ms!important;animation-iteration-count:1!important;transition-duration:.001ms!important;scroll-behavior:auto!important}.reveal,.reveal-x,.hero-assemble .word,.hero__sub,.hero__cta{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important}.cursor-dot,.cursor-ring,.cursor-trail{display:none}.marquee__track{animation:none!important}.hero__scroll::after{animation:none;transform:scaleY(1)}}

/* ---------- Momentum meter ---------- */
.momentum-meter{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:3px;width:100%;transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:0 50%;background:var(--orange);z-index:1000;will-change:transform;transition:none}

/* ---------- Nav ---------- */
.nav{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:900;
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;
  padding:22px 48px;mix-blend-mode:normal;
  transition:background .4s var(--ease),padding .4s var(--ease)}
.nav.scrolled{background:rgba(19,82,80,.92);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);padding:14px 48px}
.nav__logo{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;font-family:'ChunkFive',serif;font-size:24px;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--teal);transition:color .4s}
.nav.scrolled .nav__logo,.nav--dark .nav__logo{color:var(--off)}
.nav__logo .o{color:var(--orange)}
.klogo{width:34px;height:34px;flex:none;overflow:visible}
.klogo .k-stem{fill:currentColor}
.klogo .k-arm{stroke:var(--orange);stroke-width:11}
.klogo .k-leg{stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:11;opacity:.42}
.nav__logo-img{height:30px;width:auto;display:block}
.footer__logo-img{height:44px;width:auto;display:block}
.nav__links{display:flex;gap:38px;align-items:center}
.nav__link{font-size:13px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.11em;
  text-transform:uppercase;position:relative;color:var(--teal);transition:color .4s}
.nav.scrolled .nav__link,.nav--dark .nav__link{color:var(--off)}
.nav__link::after{content:'';position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-6px;width:0;height:2px;
  background:var(--orange);transition:width .3s var(--ease)}
.nav__link:hover::after,.nav__link.active::after{width:100%}
.nav__cta{padding:10px 22px;border:1.5px solid var(--orange);color:var(--orange)!important;
  border-radius:0;font-weight:600;overflow:hidden;position:relative}
.nav__cta span{position:relative;z-index:2}
.nav__cta::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:var(--orange);
  transform:translateY(101%);transition:transform .35s var(--ease);z-index:1}
.nav__cta:hover::before{transform:translateY(0)}
.nav__cta:hover{color:var(--off)!important}
.nav__burger{display:none}

/* ---------- Layout helpers ---------- */
.section{padding:140px 48px;position:relative}
.wrap{max-width:1240px;margin:0 auto}
.eyebrow{font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.32em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.eyebrow::before{content:'';width:38px;height:1.5px;background:var(--orange)}

.h-display{font-family:'ChunkFive',serif;line-height:.98;letter-spacing:-.018em}
.h1{font-size:clamp(48px,8vw,116px)}
.h2{font-size:clamp(38px,5.5vw,76px)}
.h3{font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,40px)}
.lead{font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(17px,1.6vw,22px);line-height:1.6}
.body{font-weight:400;font-size:16px;line-height:1.65}
.o{color:var(--orange)}

/* ---------- Reveal animations ---------- */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(40px);transition:opacity .9s var(--ease),transform .9s var(--ease)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
.reveal-d1{transition-delay:.08s}
.reveal-d2{transition-delay:.16s}
.reveal-d3{transition-delay:.24s}
.reveal-x{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-50px) translateY(20px);transition:opacity 1s var(--ease),transform 1s var(--ease)}
.reveal-x.in{opacity:1;transform:none}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;
  padding:18px 36px;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;position:relative;overflow:hidden;border:none;cursor:none}
.btn span{position:relative;z-index:2;transition:color .35s}
.btn__arrow{position:relative;z-index:2;transition:transform .35s var(--ease)}
.btn:hover .btn__arrow{transform:translate(4px,-4px)}
.btn--orange{background:var(--orange);color:var(--off)}
.btn--orange::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:var(--teal);
  transform:translateX(-101%);transition:transform .4s var(--ease);z-index:1}
.btn--orange:hover::before{transform:translateX(0)}
.btn--outline{border:1.5px solid currentColor;background:transparent}
.btn--outline::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:var(--orange);
  transform:translateY(101%);transition:transform .4s var(--ease);z-index:1}
.btn--outline:hover::before{transform:translateY(0)}
.btn--outline:hover span,.btn--outline:hover .btn__arrow{color:var(--off)}

/* ---------- Marquee ---------- */
.marquee{overflow:hidden;background:var(--pale);padding:18px 0;
  transform:rotate(-2deg) scale(1.04);margin:60px 0}
.marquee__track{display:flex;gap:60px;white-space:nowrap;width:max-content;
  animation:marquee 24s linear infinite}
.marquee__item{font-family:'ChunkFive',serif;font-size:30px;color:var(--teal);
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:60px;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.marquee__item::after{content:'';width:14px;height:14px;background:var(--teal);
  border-radius:50%}
@keyframes marquee{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.footer{background:var(--teal-deep);color:var(--off);padding:90px 48px 40px}
.footer__top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:40px;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(245,243,238,.18);padding-bottom:50px}
.footer__logo{font-family:'ChunkFive',serif;font-size:44px;letter-spacing:-.02em;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.footer__logo .o{color:var(--orange)}
.footer__logo .klogo{width:50px;height:50px}
.footer__tag{font-weight:300;font-size:18px;margin-top:12px;opacity:.85}
.footer__cols{display:flex;gap:70px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.footer__col h4{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--orange);margin-bottom:18px;font-weight:600}
.footer__col a,.footer__col p{display:block;font-weight:300;font-size:15px;
  margin-bottom:10px;opacity:.85;transition:opacity .3s,transform .3s var(--ease)}
.footer__col a:hover{opacity:1;transform:translateX(4px);color:var(--orange)}
.footer__bottom{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;
  margin-top:36px;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.6}

/* ---------- Diagonal section divider ---------- */
.diag-top{position:absolute;top:-1px;left:0;width:100%;height:80px;overflow:hidden;line-height:0}
.diag-top svg{width:100%;height:100%}

/* ---------- Background pattern ---------- */
.strokes{position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:1;
  background-image:repeating-linear-gradient(-55deg,transparent 0,transparent 44px,
    rgba(186,204,247,.11) 44px,rgba(186,204,247,.11) 45.5px)}
.strokes--dark{background-image:repeating-linear-gradient(-55deg,transparent 0,transparent 44px,
    rgba(19,82,80,.05) 44px,rgba(19,82,80,.05) 45.5px)}

/* ---------- Ghost K ---------- */
.ghost-k{position:absolute;pointer-events:none;opacity:.05;z-index:0}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media(max-width:860px){
  .nav{padding:16px 24px}
  .nav__links{position:fixed;inset:0;background:var(--teal);flex-direction:column;
    justify-content:center;gap:32px;transform:translateX(100%);transition:transform .5s var(--ease)}
  .nav__links.open{transform:none}
  .nav__link,.nav__links .nav__cta{color:var(--off)!important;font-size:20px}
  .nav__burger{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;z-index:950;cursor:none}
  .nav__burger span{width:26px;height:2px;background:var(--teal);transition:.3s}
  .nav.scrolled .nav__burger span,.nav--dark .nav__burger span{background:var(--off)}
  .nav__burger.open span{background:var(--off)}
  .nav__burger.open span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg)}
  .nav__burger.open span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
  .nav__burger.open span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg)}
  .section{padding:90px 24px}
  .footer{padding:60px 24px 30px}
  .footer__cols{gap:40px}
}


/* HERO */
.hero{min-height:100vh;background:var(--teal);color:var(--off);
  display:flex;align-items:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding:120px 48px 60px}
.hero__ghost{position:absolute;right:-12%;top:14%;width:56%;max-width:680px;opacity:.5;z-index:1}
.hero__inner{position:relative;z-index:3;max-width:1240px;margin:0 auto;width:100%}
.hero__eyebrow{margin-bottom:30px}
.hero h1{font-family:'ChunkFive',serif;font-size:clamp(54px,9vw,150px);line-height:.95;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.hero-assemble .word{display:inline-block;opacity:0;transform:translateY(40px) rotate(3deg);
  transition:opacity .8s var(--ease),transform .8s var(--ease)}
.hero-assemble .word.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
.hero__sub{margin-top:34px;max-width:560px;font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(17px,1.7vw,22px);
  line-height:1.6;color:var(--pale);opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px);transition:.9s var(--ease) .7s}
.hero__sub.in{opacity:.95;transform:none}
.hero__cta{margin-top:46px;display:flex;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap;opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px);
  transition:.9s var(--ease) .9s}
.hero__cta.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
.hero__scroll{position:absolute;bottom:34px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
  font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.6;z-index:3;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.hero__scroll::after{content:'';width:1px;height:40px;background:var(--orange);animation:scrolld 1.8s var(--ease) infinite}
@keyframes scrolld{0%{transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:top}50%{transform:scaleY(1);transform-origin:top}50.1%{transform-origin:bottom}100%{transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:bottom}}

/* THESIS */
.thesis{background:var(--off);color:var(--teal);position:relative}
.thesis__big{font-family:'ChunkFive',serif;font-size:clamp(36px,5.5vw,82px);line-height:.98;
  letter-spacing:-.02em;max-width:1000px}
.thesis__row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:60px;margin-top:70px;align-items:start}
.thesis__row p{font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(16px,1.5vw,20px);line-height:1.55}
@media(max-width:860px){.thesis__row{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}}

/* STAT STRIP */
.stats{background:var(--teal);color:var(--off);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.stats__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:50px;position:relative;z-index:2}
.stat__num{font-family:'ChunkFive',serif;font-size:clamp(56px,8vw,110px);line-height:1;color:var(--orange)}
.stat__label{font-weight:300;font-size:17px;margin-top:10px;color:var(--pale);opacity:.95;max-width:240px}
@media(max-width:860px){.stats__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:40px;text-align:left}}

/* CAPABILITIES */
.caps{background:var(--off);color:var(--teal);position:relative}
.caps__head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;
  flex-wrap:wrap;gap:30px;margin-bottom:70px}
.cap-card{position:relative;border-top:1.5px solid rgba(19,82,80,.2);padding:40px 0;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:80px 1fr auto;gap:30px;align-items:center;
  transition:padding .4s var(--ease);cursor:none;overflow:hidden}
.cap-card::before{content:'';position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:100%;width:0;
  background:var(--teal);transition:width .45s var(--ease);z-index:0}
.cap-card>*{position:relative;z-index:2;transition:color .4s var(--ease)}
.cap-card:hover::before{width:100%}
.cap-card:hover{padding-left:30px;padding-right:30px;color:var(--off)}
.cap-card:hover .cap__num{color:var(--orange)}
.cap-card:hover .cap__desc{color:var(--pale)}
.cap__num{font-family:'ChunkFive',serif;font-size:42px;color:var(--orange)}
.cap__name{font-family:'ChunkFive',serif;font-size:clamp(24px,2.6vw,34px);line-height:1.05}
.cap__desc{font-weight:300;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;margin-top:10px;max-width:520px;color:var(--teal)}
.cap__arrow{font-size:28px;color:var(--orange)}
@media(max-width:860px){.cap-card{grid-template-columns:50px 1fr;gap:16px}.cap__arrow{display:none}}

/* PROCESS (ascending) */
.proc{background:var(--teal);color:var(--off);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.proc__track{position:relative;margin-top:80px}
.proc__step{display:grid;grid-template-columns:120px 1fr;gap:40px;padding:36px 0;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(245,243,238,.18);position:relative}
.proc__step:nth-child(1){margin-left:0}
.proc__step:nth-child(2){margin-left:8%}
.proc__step:nth-child(3){margin-left:16%}
.proc__n{font-family:'ChunkFive',serif;font-size:clamp(44px,6vw,80px);color:var(--orange);line-height:.9}
.proc__t{font-family:'ChunkFive',serif;font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,38px);margin-bottom:14px}
.proc__d{font-weight:300;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;max-width:560px;opacity:.92}
@media(max-width:860px){.proc__step{grid-template-columns:60px 1fr;gap:20px;margin-left:0!important}}

/* DIFF GRID */
.diff{background:var(--off);color:var(--teal)}
.diff__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0;margin-top:60px}
.diff__cell{padding:46px;border:1px solid rgba(19,82,80,.16);position:relative;
  transition:background .4s,transform .4s var(--ease)}
.diff__cell:hover{background:var(--teal);color:var(--off);transform:translateY(-6px)}
.diff__cell:hover .diff__n{color:var(--orange)}
.diff__cell:hover .diff__d{color:var(--pale)}
.diff__n{font-family:'ChunkFive',serif;font-size:34px;color:var(--orange);margin-bottom:16px}
.diff__h{font-family:'ChunkFive',serif;font-size:clamp(20px,2vw,26px);line-height:1.1;margin-bottom:14px}
.diff__d{font-weight:300;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--teal)}
@media(max-width:860px){.diff__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.diff__cell{padding:32px}}

/* INDUSTRIES */
.ind{background:var(--teal);color:var(--off);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.ind__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:0;margin-top:60px;position:relative;z-index:2}
.ind__tile{padding:44px 30px;border:1px solid rgba(245,243,238,.16);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:18px;transition:background .4s,transform .4s var(--ease);min-height:190px}
.ind__tile:hover{background:var(--orange);color:var(--teal);transform:translateY(-6px)}
.ind__ico{width:40px;height:40px;color:var(--orange);transition:color .4s}
.ind__tile:hover .ind__ico{color:var(--teal)}
.ind__name{font-family:'ChunkFive',serif;font-size:clamp(19px,1.8vw,24px);line-height:1.05;margin-top:auto}
@media(max-width:860px){.ind__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media(max-width:560px){.ind__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* CTA BAND */
.cta{background:var(--pale);color:var(--teal);position:relative;overflow:hidden;text-align:center}
.cta h2{font-family:'ChunkFive',serif;font-size:clamp(40px,6vw,88px);line-height:.95;
  letter-spacing:-.02em;max-width:1000px;margin:0 auto}
.cta__btn{margin-top:44px;display:inline-flex}
.cta .btn--outline{border-color:var(--teal);color:var(--teal)}
.cta .btn--outline::before{background:var(--teal)}
.cta .btn--outline:hover span,.cta .btn--outline:hover .btn__arrow{color:var(--off)}

/* PAGE HEADER (interior pages) */
.phead{background:var(--teal);color:var(--off);padding:200px 48px 110px;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.phead__inner{position:relative;z-index:3;max-width:1240px;margin:0 auto}
.phead h1{font-family:'ChunkFive',serif;font-size:clamp(48px,8vw,120px);line-height:.9;
  letter-spacing:-.025em;margin-top:24px}
.phead__sub{margin-top:28px;max-width:620px;font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(17px,1.7vw,22px);line-height:1.6;color:var(--pale);opacity:.95}
.phead__ghost{position:absolute;right:-8%;top:26%;width:42%;max-width:480px;opacity:.5}

/* BELIEFS */
.beliefs{background:var(--off);color:var(--teal)}
.belief{display:grid;grid-template-columns:90px 1fr;gap:30px;padding:46px 0;
  border-top:1.5px solid rgba(19,82,80,.18)}
.belief__n{font-family:'ChunkFive',serif;font-size:46px;color:var(--orange);line-height:.9}
.belief__h{font-family:'ChunkFive',serif;font-size:clamp(22px,2.4vw,32px);line-height:1.08;margin-bottom:14px}
.belief__d{font-weight:300;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;max-width:660px}
@media(max-width:860px){.belief{grid-template-columns:56px 1fr;gap:18px}}

/* SPLIT (about) */
.split{background:var(--off);color:var(--teal)}
.split__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:70px;align-items:center}
.split__grid--rev{direction:rtl}.split__grid--rev>*{direction:ltr}
.split__visual{aspect-ratio:4/5;background:var(--teal);position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.split__visual img{width:64%;opacity:.92}
.split h2{margin-bottom:24px}
.split p{font-weight:300;font-size:17px;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:16px}
@media(max-width:860px){.split__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}}

/* SERVICE DETAIL */
.svc{background:var(--off);color:var(--teal);position:relative}
.svc__block{display:grid;grid-template-columns:0.9fr 1.1fr;gap:60px;align-items:center;
  padding:80px 0;border-top:1.5px solid rgba(19,82,80,.18)}
.svc__block:nth-child(even){direction:rtl}.svc__block:nth-child(even)>*{direction:ltr}
.svc__visual{aspect-ratio:1/1;background:var(--teal);position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.svc__visual .ico{width:38%;color:var(--orange)}
.svc__num{font-family:'ChunkFive',serif;font-size:30px;color:var(--orange)}
.svc__name{font-family:'ChunkFive',serif;font-size:clamp(28px,3.4vw,46px);line-height:1.02;margin:10px 0 20px}
.svc__d{font-weight:300;font-size:17px;line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:18px}
.svc__list{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-top:20px}
.svc__list li{font-size:13px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.02em;padding:8px 16px;
  border:1px solid rgba(19,82,80,.3);text-transform:uppercase}
@media(max-width:860px){.svc__block{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px;padding:50px 0}}

/* CONTACT */
.contact{background:var(--teal);color:var(--off);min-height:100vh;padding:200px 48px 120px;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.contact__inner{position:relative;z-index:3;max-width:1240px;margin:0 auto;
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:80px}
.contact h1{font-family:'ChunkFive',serif;font-size:clamp(42px,6vw,86px);line-height:.92;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.contact__lead{margin-top:26px;font-weight:300;font-size:19px;line-height:1.55;opacity:.95;max-width:440px}
.contact__details{margin-top:50px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:26px}
.cdetail h4{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange);margin-bottom:8px}
.cdetail p,.cdetail a{font-weight:300;font-size:18px}
.contact__socials{display:flex;gap:20px;margin-top:14px}
.contact__socials a{font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;
  padding-bottom:4px;border-bottom:1.5px solid var(--orange)}
.form{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:22px}
.field{position:relative}
.field input,.field textarea,.field select{width:100%;background:transparent;border:none;
  border-bottom:1.5px solid rgba(245,243,238,.3);padding:14px 0;color:var(--off);
  font-family:'Nohemi';font-size:16px;font-weight:300;outline:none;cursor:none;transition:border-color .3s}
.field textarea{resize:none;min-height:90px}
.field label{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--pale);opacity:.8;margin-bottom:8px;display:block}
.field input:focus,.field textarea:focus,.field select:focus{border-color:var(--orange)}
.field select option{background:var(--teal);color:var(--off)}
.form-note{opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px);transition:.4s var(--ease);
  color:var(--orange);font-size:14px;font-weight:500}
.form-note.show{opacity:1;transform:none}
@media(max-width:860px){.contact{padding:150px 24px 80px}.contact__inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:48px}}


/* ============================================================
   ACCESSIBILITY & CONTRAST REFINEMENTS (added pass)
   - orange-ink: darker orange for text on light backgrounds (AA)
   - orange-soft: lighter orange for small text on teal (AA)
============================================================ */
:root{--orange-ink:#A83E00;--orange-soft:#FFA45F}
.eyebrow{color:var(--orange-ink)}
.eyebrow::before{background:currentColor}
.hero .eyebrow,.proc .eyebrow,.ind .eyebrow,.phead .eyebrow,.contact .eyebrow,.stats .eyebrow{color:var(--orange-soft)}
.o{color:var(--orange-ink)}
.hero .o,.proc .o,.ind .o,.phead .o,.contact .o,.stats .o{color:var(--orange)}
.cap__num,.diff__n,.belief__n,.svc__num{color:var(--orange-ink)}
.cap-card:hover .cap__num{color:var(--orange-soft)}
.diff__cell:hover .diff__n{color:var(--orange-soft)}
.footer__col h4,.cdetail h4{color:var(--orange-soft)}
.form-note{color:var(--orange-soft)}
/* Primary buttons: dark text on Kinetic Orange (6.4:1) */
.btn--orange{color:var(--dark)}
.btn--orange:hover span,.btn--orange:hover .btn__arrow{color:var(--off)}
/* Outline buttons: hover fill teal with off-white text on light bgs, orange with dark text in hero */
.btn--outline::before{background:var(--teal)}
.btn--outline:hover span,.btn--outline:hover .btn__arrow{color:var(--off)}
.hero .btn--outline::before{background:var(--orange)}
.hero .btn--outline:hover span,.hero .btn--outline:hover .btn__arrow{color:var(--dark)}
.nav__cta{border-color:var(--orange-soft);color:var(--orange-soft)!important}
.nav__cta:hover{color:var(--dark)!important}
/* Real logo lockups render slightly larger */
.nav__logo-img{height:34px}
.footer__logo-img{height:52px}
/* Visible keyboard focus */
a:focus-visible,button:focus-visible,input:focus-visible,textarea:focus-visible,select:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--orange);outline-offset:3px}
.skip-link{position:absolute;left:-9999px;top:0;z-index:2000;background:var(--orange);color:var(--dark);padding:12px 20px;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase}
.skip-link:focus{left:0}
/* Comfortable touch targets */
.footer__col a{padding:4px 0}
.contact__socials a{padding:8px 4px 6px}
/* Content stays visible without JavaScript */
html.no-js .reveal,html.no-js .reveal-x,html.no-js .hero-assemble .word,html.no-js .hero__sub,html.no-js .hero__cta{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important}
/* System cursor unless the custom cursor is actually running */
body,.btn,.cap-card,.field input,.field textarea,.field select,.nav__burger{cursor:auto}
body.has-cursor:not(.cursor-live) .cursor-dot,body.has-cursor:not(.cursor-live) .cursor-ring,body.has-cursor:not(.cursor-live) .cursor-trail{opacity:0!important}
body.has-cursor,body.has-cursor a,body.has-cursor .btn,body.has-cursor .cap-card,body.has-cursor input,body.has-cursor textarea,body.has-cursor select,body.has-cursor .nav__burger{cursor:none}


/* ============================================================
   MOTION PERFORMANCE + LAYOUT POLISH (overhaul pass)
============================================================ */
/* Cursor driven by compositor-only transforms (was left/top = layout thrash) */
.cursor-dot,.cursor-ring,.cursor-trail{left:0;top:0;transform:translate3d(-100px,-100px,0);will-change:transform;transition:none}
.cursor-dot{transition:width .2s,height .2s}
.cursor-ring{transition:width .25s,height .25s,opacity .25s,background .25s}
/* Promote animated surfaces so they never repaint on scroll */
.marquee__track{will-change:transform;backface-visibility:hidden}
.hero__ghost,.phead__ghost{will-change:transform;backface-visibility:hidden}
.reveal,.reveal-x{will-change:opacity,transform}
.reveal.in,.reveal-x.in{will-change:auto}
.magnetic{will-change:transform}
/* Marquee: tighter rhythm, no horizontal bleed */
.marquee{margin:0;transform:rotate(-2.2deg) scale(1.06);transform-origin:center}
.pb-tight{padding-bottom:64px}
.pt-tight{padding-top:64px}
/* Editorial imagery */
.media{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:var(--teal-deep)}
.media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transform:scale(1.001);transition:transform 1.1s var(--ease)}
.media::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(200deg,rgba(19,82,80,.58),rgba(13,59,58,.30));mix-blend-mode:multiply;pointer-events:none}
.media__glow{position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(circle at 72% 26%,rgba(253,99,19,.20),transparent 58%);pointer-events:none}
.svc__block:hover .media img,.shot:hover .media img{transform:scale(1.045)}
.svc__visual{background:var(--teal-deep)}
.svc__visual .ico{position:absolute;bottom:22px;left:22px;width:52px;color:var(--orange);z-index:3;opacity:.95;filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.45))}
.shot__media{background:var(--teal-deep)}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){.media img{transition:none}.svc__block:hover .media img,.shot:hover .media img{transform:none}}
@media (hover:none){.cursor-dot,.cursor-ring,.cursor-trail{display:none}body{cursor:auto}}

/* ---------- Imagery placement ---------- */
.hero{isolation:isolate}
.hero__photo{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;overflow:hidden}
.hero__photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;opacity:.42}
.hero__photo::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--teal) 0%,rgba(19,82,80,.94) 42%,rgba(19,82,80,.62) 100%)}
.hero .strokes,.hero__ghost{z-index:1}
.hero__inner,.hero__scroll{z-index:3}
.cap-card{grid-template-columns:80px 1fr 148px}
.cap__thumb{width:148px;height:104px;overflow:hidden}
.cap__thumb .media{width:100%;height:100%}
.cap-card:hover .cap__thumb .media img{transform:scale(1.06)}
@media(max-width:860px){
  .cap-card{grid-template-columns:50px 1fr;gap:16px}
  .cap__thumb{display:none}
  .hero__photo img{opacity:.3}
  .hero__photo::after{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(19,82,80,.9),var(--teal) 78%)}
}
.split__visual{aspect-ratio:4/5}
.split__visual .media{position:absolute;inset:0}
.shot__media .media{position:absolute;inset:0}
.svc__visual .media{position:absolute;inset:0}


/* ---------- Vertical rhythm: tighter, less dead space ---------- */
html{overflow-x:hidden}
.section{padding:108px 48px}
.stats{padding:78px 48px}
.cta{padding:104px 48px}
.caps__head{margin-bottom:52px}
.proc__track{margin-top:56px}
.ind__grid,.diff__grid{margin-top:48px}
.pb-tight{padding-bottom:56px}
.pt-tight{padding-top:56px}
.stats__grid{gap:40px;align-items:start}
.stat__label{max-width:260px}
@media(max-width:860px){
  .section{padding:74px 24px}
  .stats{padding:60px 24px}
  .cta{padding:74px 24px}
}
/* ---------- Ghost K reads as watermark, not a slab ---------- */
.hero__ghost{opacity:.15;right:-10%;top:12%;width:52%}
.phead__ghost{opacity:.16}


/* ---------- Closing CTA: solid orange button as the focal point ---------- */
.cta .btn--outline{border:none;background:var(--orange);color:var(--dark)}
.cta .btn--outline::before{background:var(--teal);transform:translateY(101%)}
.cta .btn--outline:hover::before{transform:translateY(0)}
.cta .btn--outline:hover span,.cta .btn--outline:hover .btn__arrow{color:var(--off)}


/* ---------- Marquee sits ON the seam between two sections ---------- */
.marquee{position:relative;z-index:6;margin:-38px 0;box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(13,59,58,.10)}
/* ---------- Pale Blue is an accent, never a page surface ---------- */
.cta{background:var(--off);color:var(--teal)}
.cta .btn--outline{border:none;background:var(--orange);color:var(--dark)}
.showcase{background:var(--off)}
.hero{background:var(--teal)}


/* ---------- About: showcase band ---------- */
.showcase{background:var(--off);color:var(--teal)}
.showcase__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}
.shot{position:relative}
.shot__media{position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/5;background:var(--teal-deep);overflow:hidden}
.shot__art{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%}
.shot figcaption{margin-top:14px;font-family:'ChunkFive',serif;font-size:clamp(17px,1.6vw,21px);line-height:1.1}
@media(max-width:860px){.showcase__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px}}
@media(max-width:560px){.showcase__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- Lead form states ---------- */
.hp{position:absolute!important;left:-9999px!important;width:1px;height:1px;opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
.field.invalid input,.field.invalid textarea,.field.invalid select{border-bottom-color:#FF8A6B}
.field__err{display:none;margin-top:7px;font-size:13px;font-weight:400;color:#FF8A6B;letter-spacing:.01em}
.field.invalid .field__err{display:block}
.form-note{opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px);transition:.4s var(--ease);font-size:14px;font-weight:500;min-height:0}
.form-note.show{opacity:1;transform:none;min-height:20px}
.form-note.ok{color:var(--orange-soft)}
.form-note.err{color:#FF8A6B}
.form-fallback{margin-top:2px;font-size:14px;font-weight:300;color:var(--pale);opacity:.85}
.form-fallback a{border-bottom:1px solid var(--orange-soft);color:var(--orange-soft)}
form.sending button[type=submit]{opacity:.7;pointer-events:none}

/* ============================================================
   PROJECTS · BLOG · ADMIN
============================================================ */
.nav__links{gap:28px}
@media(max-width:1180px){.nav__links{gap:20px}.nav__link{font-size:12px}}

.state{padding:70px 0;text-align:center;font-weight:300;font-size:17px;color:currentColor;opacity:.75}
.state strong{display:block;font-family:'ChunkFive',serif;font-size:26px;opacity:1;margin-bottom:10px;font-weight:400}
.spinner{width:26px;height:26px;border:2px solid rgba(19,82,80,.2);border-top-color:var(--orange);border-radius:50%;margin:0 auto 16px;animation:spin .8s linear infinite}
@keyframes spin{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}

/* Filters */
.filters{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:0 0 44px}
.filters button{font-family:inherit;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:10px 18px;border:1px solid rgba(19,82,80,.28);background:transparent;color:var(--teal);cursor:pointer;transition:.3s var(--ease)}
.filters button:hover{border-color:var(--teal)}
.filters button.on{background:var(--teal);color:var(--off);border-color:var(--teal)}

/* Project + post cards */
.cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:30px}
.cards--2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
@media(max-width:980px){.cards,.cards--2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:640px){.cards,.cards--2{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:transparent;transition:transform .45s var(--ease)}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px)}
.card__media{position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/3;overflow:hidden;background:var(--teal-deep)}
.card__media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 1s var(--ease)}
.card:hover .card__media img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.card__media::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(200deg,rgba(19,82,80,.42),rgba(13,59,58,.18));mix-blend-mode:multiply}
.card__tag{position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;z-index:2;background:var(--orange);color:var(--dark);
  font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:8px 14px}
.card__body{padding:20px 0 0}
.card__meta{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange-ink);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:10px}
.card__title{font-family:'ChunkFive',serif;font-size:clamp(20px,2vw,26px);line-height:1.12;color:var(--teal)}
.card__sum{font-weight:300;font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;margin-top:10px;color:var(--teal);opacity:.85}
.card__more{margin-top:14px;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange-ink);display:inline-flex;gap:8px;align-items:center}
.card:hover .card__more{gap:14px}

/* Article / case study body */
.article{background:var(--off);color:var(--teal)}
.article__wrap{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto}
.article__hero{aspect-ratio:16/8;overflow:hidden;background:var(--teal-deep);margin-bottom:52px}
.article__hero img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.rt{font-weight:300;font-size:17px;line-height:1.8}
.rt h2{font-family:'ChunkFive',serif;font-size:clamp(24px,2.6vw,34px);line-height:1.12;margin:44px 0 16px;font-weight:400}
.rt h3{font-family:'ChunkFive',serif;font-size:clamp(19px,2vw,24px);line-height:1.15;margin:32px 0 12px;font-weight:400}
.rt p{margin-bottom:20px}
.rt ul,.rt ol{margin:0 0 20px 22px}
.rt li{margin-bottom:8px}
.rt a{color:var(--orange-ink);border-bottom:1px solid currentColor}
.rt strong{font-weight:700}
.rt img{margin:28px 0}
.article__meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:26px;padding-bottom:26px;margin-bottom:38px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(19,82,80,.18)}
.article__meta div{font-size:13px;font-weight:300}
.article__meta span{display:block;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange-ink);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:6px}
.gallery{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:16px;margin:44px 0}
.gallery img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:cover}
@media(max-width:640px){.gallery{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.backlink{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--orange-ink);margin-bottom:34px}

/* ---------- Admin portal ---------- */
body.admin{background:var(--off);cursor:auto}
.adm-top{background:var(--teal);color:var(--off);padding:16px 32px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50}
.adm-top img{height:28px}
.adm-top .who{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.8}
.adm-wrap{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:34px 32px 90px}
.adm-gate{max-width:400px;margin:14vh auto;padding:0 24px;text-align:center}
.adm-gate h1{font-family:'ChunkFive',serif;font-size:34px;color:var(--teal);margin-bottom:10px;font-weight:400}
.adm-gate p{font-weight:300;font-size:15px;color:var(--teal);opacity:.8;margin-bottom:26px}
.adm-tabs{display:flex;gap:8px;margin-bottom:26px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(19,82,80,.18)}
.adm-tabs button{font-family:inherit;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:14px 20px;border:none;background:none;color:var(--teal);opacity:.55;cursor:pointer;border-bottom:2px solid transparent}
.adm-tabs button.on{opacity:1;border-bottom-color:var(--orange)}
.adm-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.25fr;gap:34px;align-items:start}
@media(max-width:940px){.adm-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.adm-list{border:1px solid rgba(19,82,80,.16);max-height:70vh;overflow:auto}
.adm-item{padding:15px 17px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(19,82,80,.1);cursor:pointer;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;align-items:center;transition:background .2s}
.adm-item:hover{background:rgba(19,82,80,.05)}
.adm-item.on{background:rgba(19,82,80,.09);box-shadow:inset 3px 0 0 var(--orange)}
.adm-item b{font-family:'ChunkFive',serif;font-weight:400;font-size:16px;color:var(--teal);display:block;margin-bottom:3px}
.adm-item small{font-size:12px;color:var(--teal);opacity:.65;font-weight:300}
.pill{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:4px 9px;white-space:nowrap}
.pill.live{background:var(--teal);color:var(--off)}
.pill.draft{background:rgba(19,82,80,.14);color:var(--teal)}
.adm-form{border:1px solid rgba(19,82,80,.16);padding:26px}
.adm-form label{display:block;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--teal);opacity:.75;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 7px}
.adm-form input[type=text],.adm-form textarea,.adm-form select{width:100%;font-family:'Nohemi',sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-weight:300;
  color:var(--teal);background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(19,82,80,.24);padding:11px 13px;margin-bottom:18px;outline:none;cursor:auto}
.adm-form textarea{min-height:150px;resize:vertical;line-height:1.6}
.adm-form input:focus,.adm-form textarea:focus,.adm-form select:focus{border-color:var(--orange)}
.adm-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px}
@media(max-width:560px){.adm-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.adm-check{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-bottom:18px;font-size:14px;font-weight:300;color:var(--teal)}
.adm-check input{width:17px;height:17px;accent-color:var(--orange);cursor:pointer}
.adm-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;align-items:center;margin-top:6px}
.abtn{font-family:inherit;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:13px 22px;border:none;cursor:pointer;transition:.25s}
.abtn--primary{background:var(--orange);color:var(--dark)}
.abtn--primary:hover{background:var(--teal);color:var(--off)}
.abtn--ghost{background:transparent;border:1px solid rgba(19,82,80,.3);color:var(--teal)}
.abtn--ghost:hover{border-color:var(--teal)}
.abtn--danger{background:transparent;border:1px solid #C0392B;color:#C0392B;margin-left:auto}
.abtn--danger:hover{background:#C0392B;color:#fff}
.abtn[disabled]{opacity:.5;pointer-events:none}
.adm-note{font-size:13px;font-weight:400;margin-top:16px;min-height:18px}
.adm-note.ok{color:#1E7A45}
.adm-note.err{color:#C0392B}
.hint{font-size:12px;font-weight:300;color:var(--teal);opacity:.65;margin:-12px 0 18px;line-height:1.5}

/* Clear space around the marquee so it never crowds adjacent headings */
.pb-tight{padding-bottom:96px}
.pt-tight{padding-top:100px}

.adm-gate p{line-height:1.6}
.adm-gate h1{line-height:1.15}

/* ---------- Marquee reads properly on small screens ---------- */
@media(max-width:760px){
  .marquee{transform:rotate(-2.8deg) scale(1.16);margin:-30px 0}
  .marquee__track{gap:32px}
  .marquee__item{font-size:20px;gap:32px}
  .marquee__item::after{width:9px;height:9px}
}
/* Hero: no dead space once the sub-copy and buttons are visible */
@media(max-width:760px){
  .hero{min-height:auto;padding:132px 24px 92px}
  .hero__scroll{display:none}
  .hero__cta{margin-top:34px;gap:12px}
  .hero__cta .btn{padding:16px 26px;font-size:13px}
  .hero__sub{margin-top:26px}
}

/* ============================================================
   INDUSTRIES — image-led, larger type
============================================================ */
.ind__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px;margin-top:52px}
.ind-card{position:relative;overflow:hidden;display:block;background:var(--teal-deep);
  aspect-ratio:4/3;transition:transform .5s var(--ease)}
.ind-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px)}
.ind-card img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;
  transition:transform 1.1s var(--ease)}
.ind-card:hover img{transform:scale(1.07)}
.ind-card::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(19,82,80,.30) 0%,rgba(13,59,58,.52) 48%,rgba(13,59,58,.88) 100%);
  transition:background .5s var(--ease)}
.ind-card:hover::after{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(19,82,80,.18) 0%,rgba(13,59,58,.42) 48%,rgba(13,59,58,.84) 100%)}
.ind-card__in{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:2;padding:26px 24px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start}
.ind-card__ico{width:34px;height:34px;color:var(--orange);flex:none;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.5));transition:transform .5s var(--ease)}
.ind-card:hover .ind-card__ico{transform:translateY(-3px)}
.ind-card__name{font-family:'ChunkFive',serif;color:var(--off);
  font-size:clamp(22px,2.2vw,29px);line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.01em;
  text-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(13,59,58,.6)}
@media(max-width:980px){.ind__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:18px}}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .ind__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px}
  .ind-card{aspect-ratio:16/10}
  .ind-card__name{font-size:26px}
  .ind-card__in{padding:22px 20px}
}

@media(max-width:760px){
  .pb-tight{padding-bottom:62px}
  .pt-tight{padding-top:68px}
}