/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ELITE CHASE & CORE — Concrete Cutting
   Hand-built, zero dependencies. Tokens first, then components.
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

:root {
  /* surfaces */
  --void:      #07070a;
  --ink:       #0b0b0f;
  --ink-2:     #101016;
  --ink-3:     #16161e;
  --ink-4:     #1d1d27;
  --line:      #262631;
  --line-2:    #34343f;

  /* brand — sampled from the logo: periwinkle gear top, violet gear bottom */
  --brand:       #8b93da;
  --brand-lit:   #a9b0ea;
  --brand-deep:  #5f66aa;
  --violet:      #a862bd;
  --violet-deep: #7b3f86;
  --steel:       #c9dbe6;   /* the logo's wordmark grey-blue */

  /* heat — reserved for the cut itself: sparks, kerf, the live blade */
  --heat:        #f5a623;
  --heat-hot:    #fff0cd;

  /* text */
  --text:      #f4f4f6;
  --dim:       #9c9caa;
  --dim-2:     #6f6f7d;

  /* type */
  --display: "Anton", "Arial Narrow", Haettenschweiler, Impact, sans-serif;
  --body: "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;

  /* layout */
  --wrap: 1220px;
  --gutter: 22px;
  --r: 16px;
  --r-sm: 10px;
  --header-h: 82px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
  --glow: 0 0 40px rgba(139, 147, 218, .3);
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }

body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.68;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: clip;          /* clip, not hidden — hidden breaks position:sticky */
}
body.is-locked { overflow: hidden; }

img, svg, canvas { max-width: 100%; }
img { height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--brand); text-decoration: none; }
a:hover { color: var(--brand-lit); }

h1, h2, h3 { margin: 0 0 .5em; font-weight: 400; line-height: .96; }
h1, h2 { font-family: var(--display); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .01em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 5.4vw, 4.2rem); }
h3 {
  font-family: var(--body); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.18rem;
  letter-spacing: -.01em; line-height: 1.25; text-transform: none;
}
p { margin: 0 0 1rem; }

.wrap { width: 100%; max-width: var(--wrap); margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: var(--gutter); }

.sr-only, .skip-link:not(:focus) {
  position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
}
.skip-link:focus {
  position: fixed; inset: 14px auto auto 14px; z-index: 999;
  background: var(--brand); color: #0b0b0f; padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 800;
}
:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--brand-lit); outline-offset: 3px; }

/* ── film grain over everything (subtle concrete tooth) ─────────────── */
.grain {
  position: fixed; inset: -50%; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none; opacity: .05;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='140' height='140'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.82' numOctaves='3'/></filter><rect width='140' height='140' filter='url(%23n)'/></svg>");
  animation: grainShift 6s steps(6) infinite;
}
@keyframes grainShift {
  0%   { transform: translate(0, 0); }
  20%  { transform: translate(-3%, 2%); }
  40%  { transform: translate(2%, -3%); }
  60%  { transform: translate(-2%, -2%); }
  80%  { transform: translate(3%, 1%); }
  100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
}

/* ── scroll progress: a cut opening across the top ──────────────────── */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; z-index: 200;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05);
}
.scroll-progress span {
  display: block; height: 100%; width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--violet-deep), var(--brand), var(--brand-lit));
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(139, 147, 218, .8);
}

/* ════════════════ INTRO LOADER — the page gets cut open ════════════ */
.loader { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 500; pointer-events: none; }
.loader__half { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; height: 50%; background: var(--void); }
.loader__half--top    { top: 0; }
.loader__half--bottom { bottom: 0; }
.loader__seam {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 50%; height: 2px; transform: translateY(-1px);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--heat-hot), var(--heat), transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 26px 6px rgba(245, 166, 35, .75);
  transform-origin: left center;
}
.loader__logo {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; width: min(460px, 76vw); height: auto;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}
.loader__word {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: calc(50% + min(150px, 26vw)); margin: 0; text-align: center;
  font-size: clamp(.7rem, 1.8vw, .82rem); font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .52em; text-indent: .52em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brand);
  opacity: 0;
}
@keyframes seamSweep { from { transform: translateY(-1px) scaleX(0); } to { transform: translateY(-1px) scaleX(1); } }
@keyframes logoIn    { from { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(.88); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); } }
@keyframes wordIn    { to { opacity: 1; } }

/* The reveal runs on pure CSS, so a JS failure can never leave the page
   sitting behind a black curtain. JS only skips it (repeat visits). */
.loader__half--top    { animation: openTop    .85s var(--ease) 1.15s forwards; }
.loader__half--bottom { animation: openBottom .85s var(--ease) 1.15s forwards; }
.loader__logo { animation: logoIn .7s var(--ease) forwards, fadeOut .3s 1.15s forwards; }
.loader__word  { animation: wordIn .5s .18s var(--ease) forwards, fadeOut .3s 1.15s forwards; }
.loader__seam  { animation: seamSweep .62s var(--ease) forwards, fadeOut .5s 1.35s forwards; }
.loader        { animation: hideIt .01s 2.1s forwards; }
@keyframes openTop    { to { transform: translateY(-101%); } }
@keyframes openBottom { to { transform: translateY(101%); } }
@keyframes fadeOut    { to { opacity: 0; } }
@keyframes hideIt     { to { visibility: hidden; } }
.loader.is-gone { display: none; }

/* The saw blade is lifted straight out of the logo (assets/blade.png) — the
   same 30-tooth blade, rebuilt from a clean wedge of the artwork. */
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* ════════════════ HEADER ════════════════ */
.header {
  position: fixed; top: 3px; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 150;
  transition: background-color .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, backdrop-filter .35s ease;
}
.header.is-stuck {
  background: rgba(8, 8, 11, .86);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(120%);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--line), 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .5);
}
.header.is-hidden { transform: translateY(-120%); transition: transform .4s var(--ease); }
.header__in { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.2rem; min-height: var(--header-h); }

.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem; color: var(--text); margin-right: auto; }
.brand:hover { color: var(--text); }
.brand__mark { flex: none; transition: transform .5s var(--ease); }
.brand--footer { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: .55rem; }
.brand--footer img { width: min(300px, 74vw); height: auto; }
.brand--footer .brand__sub { margin-left: 2px; }
.brand:hover .brand__mark { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.brand__txt { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.02; }
.brand__name {
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.42rem; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--steel); white-space: nowrap;
}
/* The logo itself doesn't say "concrete cutting" — the lockup says it. */
.brand__sub {
  font-size: .64rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .42em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand); margin-top: .18em;
}

.nav { display: flex; gap: 1.55rem; }
.nav a {
  position: relative; color: var(--dim); font-size: .93rem; font-weight: 600; padding: .2rem 0;
}
.nav a::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -3px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--brand); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.nav a:hover, .nav a.is-active { color: var(--text); }
.nav a:hover::after, .nav a.is-active::after { transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: left; }

.burger {
  display: none; width: 48px; height: 48px; padding: 0; cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--ink-3); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 12px;
}
.burger > span[aria-hidden] { display: grid; gap: 5px; justify-items: center; }
.burger i { display: block; width: 20px; height: 2px; background: var(--text); transition: transform .3s var(--ease), opacity .2s; }
.burger[aria-expanded="true"] i:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.burger[aria-expanded="true"] i:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.burger[aria-expanded="true"] i:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* full-screen menu */
.menu { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 140; background: var(--void); display: grid; place-items: center; }
.menu[hidden] { display: none; }
.menu__in { width: min(520px, 86vw); }
.menu__in a[href^="#"] {
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 1rem; padding: .7rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: clamp(2rem, 9vw, 3rem); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .02em;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); animation: menuIn .5s var(--ease) forwards;
}
.menu__in a span { font-family: var(--body); font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--brand); letter-spacing: .2em; }
.menu__in a:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: .04s; } .menu__in a:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .09s; }
.menu__in a:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .14s; } .menu__in a:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: .19s; }
.menu__in a:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: .24s; } .menu__in a:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: .29s; }
.menu__cta { margin-top: 2rem; display: grid; gap: .9rem; justify-items: center; }
.menu__mail { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--dim); overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
@keyframes menuIn { to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

/* ════════════════ BUTTONS ════════════════ */
.btn {
  position: relative; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .6rem;
  padding: .82rem 1.5rem; border: 2px solid transparent; border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--body); font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .01em;
  cursor: pointer; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease, color .3s ease;
}
.btn > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.btn--primary {
  background: linear-gradient(118deg, #6b73b8, #8c4a99);
  color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(107, 115, 184, .4);
}
.btn--primary::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(118deg, #6f77b5, var(--violet));
  transform: translateX(-101%); transition: transform .45s var(--ease);
}
.btn--primary:hover { color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(123, 63, 134, .5); }
.btn--primary:hover::before { transform: none; }
.btn--ghost { color: var(--text); border-color: var(--line-2); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .02); }
.btn--ghost:hover { color: var(--brand); border-color: var(--brand); }
.btn--dark { background: var(--void); color: var(--text); }
.btn--dark:hover { color: var(--brand-lit); }
.btn--lg { padding: 1.05rem 2rem; font-size: 1.02rem; }
.btn--block { width: 100%; }
.ico { width: 18px; height: 18px; fill: currentColor; flex: none; }

/* ════════════════ SHARED SECTION BITS ════════════════ */
.section { position: relative; padding: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 7.5rem) 0; }
.section--alt { background: var(--ink-2); }
.section--alt::before, .section--alt::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--line);
}
.section--alt::before { top: 0; } .section--alt::after { bottom: 0; }

.head { max-width: 680px; margin-bottom: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); }
.head--center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.head__sub { color: var(--dim); font-size: 1.06rem; }

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; margin: 0 0 1rem;
  font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .24em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brand);
}
.eyebrow .dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--brand);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(139, 147, 218, .6); animation: pulse 2.4s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(139, 147, 218, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(139, 147, 218, 0); }
}

/* ════════════════ HERO ════════════════ */
.hero {
  position: relative; min-height: 100svh; display: flex; align-items: center;
  padding: calc(var(--header-h) + 4rem) 0 7.5rem; overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.hero__grid {
  position: absolute; inset: -10%;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, .045) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .045) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 72px 72px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 78% 72% at 68% 42%, #000 12%, transparent 72%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 78% 72% at 68% 42%, #000 12%, transparent 72%);
}
.hero__glow {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 52% 48% at 74% 40%, rgba(111, 119, 181, .26), transparent 68%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 62% 55% at 22% 84%, rgba(123, 63, 134, .22), transparent 72%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 30% at 30% 74%, rgba(245, 166, 35, .07), transparent 70%);
}
.hero__blade {
  position: absolute; right: -5%; top: 9%; width: min(520px, 52vw); height: auto; opacity: .62;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 46px rgba(139, 147, 218, .28)); will-change: transform;
}
.hero__sparks { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }

.hero__in { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 820px; }
.hero__title { font-size: clamp(3.1rem, 11.5vw, 8rem); margin: 0 0 1.5rem; }

/* the headline stays aligned — the saw runs through it and leaves a glowing
   kerf across the letters, but the halves do not slide apart */
.slice { position: relative; display: block; overflow: visible; }
.slice__a { display: block; }
.slice--hot .slice__a {
  background: linear-gradient(96deg, #8b93da, var(--violet) 62%, #b571c6);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent;
}
.slice__cut {
  position: absolute; left: -2%; right: -2%; top: 50%; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--heat-hot) 12%, var(--heat) 50%, var(--heat-hot) 88%, transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px 3px rgba(245, 166, 35, .6);
  transform: translateY(-1px) scaleX(0) rotate(-.5deg); transform-origin: left center;
  opacity: 0;
}
.slice.is-cut .slice__cut { animation: kerf 1.1s var(--ease) forwards; }
@keyframes kerf {
  0%   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-1px) scaleX(0) rotate(-.5deg); }
  55%  { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-1px) scaleX(1) rotate(-.5deg); }
  100% { opacity: .38; transform: translateY(-1px) scaleX(1) rotate(-.5deg); }
}

.hero__sub { font-size: clamp(1.04rem, 2.1vw, 1.24rem); color: var(--dim); max-width: 56ch; }
.hero__cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .9rem; margin: 2rem 0 1.8rem; }
.hero__tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .6rem 1.7rem; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.hero__tags li { position: relative; padding-left: 1.35rem; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--dim); font-weight: 500; }
.hero__tags li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: .58em; width: 9px; height: 9px;
  background: var(--brand); transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.scroll-cue {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 26px; transform: translateX(-50%); z-index: 2;
  display: grid; justify-items: center; gap: .5rem; color: var(--dim-2);
  font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .28em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.scroll-cue:hover { color: var(--brand); }
.scroll-cue__line { width: 1px; height: 46px; background: linear-gradient(var(--brand), transparent); }
.scroll-cue__line::after {
  content: ""; display: block; width: 5px; height: 5px; margin-left: -2px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand); animation: cueDrop 2s var(--ease) infinite;
}
@keyframes cueDrop { 0% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; } 80%, 100% { transform: translateY(44px); opacity: 0; } }

/* ════════════════ MARQUEE ════════════════ */
.marquee {
  border-block: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--ink-2);
  overflow: hidden; padding: 1rem 0; white-space: nowrap;
}
.marquee__track { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 2.2rem; animation: roll 34s linear infinite; }
.marquee:hover .marquee__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee span {
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.4vw, 2.4rem);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .03em; color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px var(--line-2);
  transition: color .3s ease, -webkit-text-stroke-color .3s ease;
}
.marquee span:hover { color: var(--brand); -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--brand); }
.marquee i { color: var(--brand); font-size: .9rem; font-style: normal; }
@keyframes roll { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ════════════════ STATS ════════════════ */
.stats { background: var(--ink); padding: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.4rem) 0; }
.stats__in { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr)); gap: 1.4rem; }
.stat { text-align: center; padding: .6rem 0; position: relative; }
.stat + .stat::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: -.7rem; top: 18%; bottom: 18%; width: 1px; background: var(--line);
}
.stat strong {
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: center; gap: .12em;
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 3.6rem); font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1; color: var(--text);
}
.stat em { font-style: normal; font-size: .42em; color: var(--brand); }
.stat > span { display: block; margin-top: .4rem; font-size: .86rem; color: var(--dim); }

/* ════════════════ SERVICES ════════════════ */
.svcs { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 1.2rem; }
.svc {
  --mx: 50%; --my: 50%;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink-3), var(--ink-2));
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r);
  padding: 2rem 1.7rem 1.9rem;
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
}
.svc::before { /* cursor spotlight */
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; opacity: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(320px circle at var(--mx) var(--my), rgba(139, 147, 218, .16), transparent 62%);
  transition: opacity .35s ease;
}
.svc:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(139, 147, 218, .45); box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, .5); }
.svc:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.svc__no {
  position: absolute; top: 1.1rem; right: 1.3rem;
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: 2.6rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--line-2);
  transition: color .35s ease;
}
.svc:hover .svc__no { color: rgba(139, 147, 218, .4); }
.svc__ico {
  display: grid; place-items: center; width: 54px; height: 54px; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 14px; background: rgba(139, 147, 218, .1); border: 1px solid rgba(139, 147, 218, .2);
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease), background-color .3s ease;
}
.svc:hover .svc__ico { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.06); background: rgba(139, 147, 218, .18); }
.svc__ico svg { width: 27px; height: 27px; fill: var(--brand); }
.svc h3 { margin-bottom: .55rem; font-size: 1.3rem; }
.svc p { color: var(--dim); font-size: .96rem; margin: 0; }
.svc__edge {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand), var(--brand-lit));
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .45s var(--ease);
}
.svc:hover .svc__edge { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* ════════════════ THE CUT — scroll-driven ════════════════ */
.cutsec { padding: 0; }
.cutsec__track { position: relative; height: 300vh; }
.cutsec__sticky {
  position: sticky; top: 0; height: 100vh;
  display: flex; align-items: center; overflow: hidden;
}
.cutsec__in { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); align-items: center; }
.ticks { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 1.8rem; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: .6rem; }
.ticks li { position: relative; padding-left: 1.9rem; color: var(--dim); font-size: .97rem; }
.ticks li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: .42em; width: 11px; height: 6px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--brand); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--brand); transform: rotate(-45deg);
}

.wall { margin: 0; }
.wall__face {
  --cut: 0%;
  position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; border-radius: var(--r); overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 22% 26%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .10), transparent 42%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 78% 72%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .32), transparent 48%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(170deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .015) 0 2px, transparent 2px 11px),
    linear-gradient(168deg, #7b7b86, #55555f 44%, #3b3b44);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, .45);
}
.wall__face::after {                      /* concrete tooth */
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: .42; mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='180' height='180'><filter id='c'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.9' numOctaves='4'/></filter><rect width='180' height='180' filter='url(%23c)'/></svg>");
}

/* the channel itself — a groove, not a bar. Dark at the back, lip catching
   light along the bottom edge, ragged top edge where the surface broke out. */
.wall__chase {
  position: absolute; left: 8%; top: 50%; height: 6.4%; width: var(--cut);
  max-width: 78%; transform: translateY(-50%); overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0a0a0c 0%, #141418 38%, #1c1c21 62%, #26262c 100%);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 4px 5px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, .95),
    inset 0 -2px 3px -1px rgba(255, 255, 255, .13),
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
}
.wall__chase::before {                    /* broken-out edge along the top */
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: -2px; height: 4px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(88deg,
    rgba(120, 120, 130, .5) 0 3px, rgba(60, 60, 68, .5) 3px 5px,
    rgba(150, 150, 160, .4) 5px 9px, rgba(40, 40, 46, .5) 9px 13px);
  opacity: .8;
}
.wall__kerf {                             /* the fresh cut face at the leading end */
  position: absolute; right: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0), rgba(20, 20, 24, .9));
}
.wall__conduit {                          /* only once the chase is finished */
  position: absolute; left: 7px; right: 9px; top: 52%; height: 36%;
  transform: translateY(-50%); border-radius: 99px; opacity: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #b4762f 0%, #9a5a1c 45%, #6d4111 100%);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, .22), 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, .75);
  transition: opacity .5s ease;
}
.wall__face.is-done .wall__conduit { opacity: .96; }

/* dust and chip that piles up under the cut as it advances */
.wall__debris {
  position: absolute; left: 8%; top: calc(50% + 3.1%); height: 3.2%; width: var(--cut);
  max-width: 78%; pointer-events: none; opacity: .6;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(92deg,
      rgba(198, 194, 184, .30) 0 2px, rgba(150, 146, 138, .16) 2px 5px,
      rgba(210, 206, 196, .26) 5px 7px, rgba(120, 118, 112, .10) 7px 12px);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000, transparent);
}

.wall__fx { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; pointer-events: none; }

/* The blade sits down in the cut — the bottom of the disc is clipped away so
   it reads as buried in the wall rather than resting on it. */
.wall__blade {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 8%; width: 21%; aspect-ratio: 1;
  transform: translate(-50%, -58%); pointer-events: none; z-index: 2;
  clip-path: inset(0 0 34% 0);            /* the rest of the disc is in the wall */
}
.wall__blade::before {                    /* steel body, so the teeth read */
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 11%; border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 36% 26%, #6e6e7a, #34343d 52%, #191920 78%, #101016);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, .10),
    0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, .7);
}
.wall__blade img {
  position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: auto;
  filter: brightness(1.45) contrast(1.15) drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, .8));
  animation: spin .4s linear infinite;
}
.wall__blade::after {                     /* where it bites into the concrete */
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 34%; width: 34%; height: 13%;
  transform: translate(-50%, 45%); border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(255, 240, 205, .9), rgba(245, 166, 35, .35) 45%, transparent 72%);
  filter: blur(3px); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .25s ease;
}
.wall__face.is-cutting .wall__blade::after { opacity: 1; }
.wall figcaption { margin-top: 1rem; font-size: .82rem; color: var(--dim-2); text-align: center; }

/* ════════════════ WHY ════════════════ */
.why__in { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); align-items: start; }
.why__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; counter-reset: w; }
.why__list li {
  counter-increment: w; position: relative; padding: 1.5rem 0 1.5rem 4.2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); transition: padding-left .35s var(--ease);
}
.why__list li:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.why__list li::before {
  content: "0" counter(w);
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--brand); opacity: .55;
  transition: opacity .35s ease, transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.why__list li:hover { padding-left: 4.8rem; }
.why__list li:hover::before { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(3px); }
.why__list h3 { margin-bottom: .2rem; }
.why__list p { color: var(--dim); font-size: .95rem; margin: 0; }

/* ════════════════ PROCESS ════════════════ */
.steps {
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 1.6rem;
}
.steps li { position: relative; padding-top: 2rem; }
.steps li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px; background: var(--line);
}
.steps li::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; height: 2px; width: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand), transparent);
  transition: width 1.1s var(--ease) .15s;
}
.steps li.is-in::after { width: 100%; }
.steps__no { display: block; font-family: var(--display); font-size: 3rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--brand); margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.steps p { color: var(--dim); font-size: .96rem; margin: 0; }

/* "have this ready" panel on the service pages */
.ready {
  background: var(--ink-3); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r);
  padding: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}
.ready h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.ready .ticks { margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.ready__note { margin: 0; font-size: .87rem; color: var(--dim-2); }
.steps--four { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr)); }

/* ════════════════ AREAS ════════════════ */
.areas { overflow: hidden; }
.chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .65rem; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.chips li {
  padding: .55rem 1.15rem; border-radius: 999px; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--dim);
  background: var(--ink-3); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: color .3s ease, border-color .3s ease, transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.chips li:hover { color: var(--brand); border-color: rgba(139, 147, 218, .5); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* chips that link through to an area page */
.chips li a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; display: block; margin: -.55rem -1.15rem; padding: .55rem 1.15rem; }
.chips li:hover a { color: var(--brand); }
.chips li:focus-within { border-color: var(--brand); }
.areas__more { margin-top: 2.2rem; }

/* ════════════════ CTA BAND ════════════════ */
.band {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; color: #f2f4ff;
  background: linear-gradient(104deg, var(--violet-deep), #5a4f9c 48%, #6f77b5);
}
.band__stripes {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: .14;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, .85) 0 22px, transparent 22px 44px);
}
.band__in { position: relative; padding: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5rem) 0; text-align: center; }
.band h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.band p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 1.8rem; }

/* ════════════════ CONTACT ════════════════ */
.contact__in { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); align-items: start; }
.cards { display: grid; gap: .85rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.card {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.1rem; color: var(--text);
  background: var(--ink-3); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.3rem; transition: border-color .3s ease, transform .3s var(--ease), background-color .3s ease;
}
.card:hover { color: var(--text); border-color: rgba(139, 147, 218, .5); transform: translateX(5px); background: var(--ink-4); }
.card--static:hover { transform: none; border-color: var(--line); background: var(--ink-3); }
.card__ico {
  display: grid; place-items: center; width: 46px; height: 46px; flex: none;
  border-radius: 13px; background: rgba(139, 147, 218, .1); border: 1px solid rgba(139, 147, 218, .2);
}
.card__ico svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; fill: var(--brand); }
.card__meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-width: 0; }
.card__meta strong { font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--dim-2); font-weight: 800; }
.card__meta > span { font-size: 1.03rem; font-weight: 600; overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.card__arrow { margin-left: auto; color: var(--brand); transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.card:hover .card__arrow { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* form with floating labels */
.form {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink-3), var(--ink-2));
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, .4);
}
.form h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: .2rem; }
.form__note { color: var(--dim-2); font-size: .86rem; margin-bottom: 1.6rem; }
.row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
.field { position: relative; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 1.35rem .95rem .55rem;
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--text);
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  font-family: inherit; font-size: .97rem;
  transition: border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 110px; }
.field select { appearance: none; cursor: pointer; }
.field--select::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; right: 1rem; top: 2rem; pointer-events: none;
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-right: 2px solid var(--dim); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--dim);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.field label {
  position: absolute; left: .95rem; top: .95rem; pointer-events: none;
  font-size: .95rem; color: var(--dim-2);
  transition: transform .2s var(--ease), font-size .2s var(--ease), color .2s ease;
  transform-origin: left top;
}
.field input:focus + label, .field textarea:focus + label,
.field input:not(:placeholder-shown) + label, .field textarea:not(:placeholder-shown) + label,
.field--select label {
  transform: translateY(-.62rem) scale(.76); color: var(--brand);
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--brand); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(139, 147, 218, .16);
}
.err { color: #ff9670; font-size: .8rem; margin: .35rem 0 0; }
[aria-invalid="true"] { border-color: #ff9670 !important; }
.form__fallback { text-align: center; color: var(--dim-2); font-size: .88rem; margin: 1rem 0 0; }

/* ════════════════ FOOTER ════════════════ */
.footer { background: var(--void); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: 3rem; }
.footer__top { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.8rem 2.5rem; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.footer__nav { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.2rem; }
.footer__nav a { color: var(--dim); font-size: .92rem; }
.footer__nav a:hover { color: var(--brand); }
.footer__contact { display: grid; gap: .2rem; font-size: .94rem; }
.footer__legal {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .4rem 1.5rem; justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 2.4rem; padding-block: 1.2rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--dim-2); font-size: .83rem;
}
.footer__legal p { margin: 0; }

/* ════════════════ STICKY MOBILE CALL BAR ════════════════ */
.callbar {
  position: fixed; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 120; display: none;
  padding: .7rem var(--gutter) calc(.7rem + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
  background: rgba(8, 8, 11, .94); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

/* ════════════════ REVEALS ════════════════ */
[data-reveal] { transition: opacity .85s var(--ease), transform .85s var(--ease), clip-path .95s var(--ease); }
[data-reveal="up"]    { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px); }
[data-reveal="scale"] { opacity: 0; transform: scale(.965) translateY(20px); }
[data-reveal="wipe"]  { opacity: 0; clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0); }
[data-reveal].is-in   { opacity: 1; transform: none; clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0); }

/* ════════════════ RESPONSIVE ════════════════ */
/* if the pin is not holding, collapse the track rather than leave a void */
.no-pin .cutsec__track { height: auto; }
.no-pin .cutsec__sticky { position: static; height: auto; padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 9vw, 6rem); }

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .cutsec__in, .why__in, .contact__in { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stat + .stat::before { display: none; }
  /* no pinning on small screens — the cut runs as the section crosses the view */
  .cutsec__track { height: auto; }
  .cutsec__sticky { position: static; height: auto; padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 9vw, 6rem); }
  .wall__blade { width: 22%; }
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .nav { display: none; }
  .burger { display: grid; place-items: center; }
  .header__call { display: none; }
  .callbar { display: block; }
  body { padding-bottom: 78px; }
  .hero { min-height: auto; padding-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 2.5rem); }
  .hero__blade { top: auto; bottom: -6%; right: -28%; width: 86vw; opacity: .26; }
  .hero__title { margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
  .scroll-cue { display: none; }
  .footer__top { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  body { font-size: 16px; }
  .brand__mark { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
  .brand__name { font-size: 1.16rem; }
  .brand__sub { letter-spacing: .3em; font-size: .6rem; }
  .row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__cta .btn { width: 100%; }
  .why__list li { padding-left: 3.4rem; }
  .why__list li:hover { padding-left: 3.4rem; }
}

/* ════════════════ JOB PHOTOS ════════════════ */
.shots {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1rem;
}
.shots--strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr)); }
.shot {
  position: relative; margin: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--r);
  border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--ink-2);
  transition: border-color .35s ease, transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.shot img {
  display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; aspect-ratio: 3 / 4; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .6s var(--ease), filter .4s ease;
  filter: saturate(.92) contrast(1.04);
}
.shot::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 60px rgba(8, 8, 11, .45);
}
.shot:hover { border-color: rgba(139, 147, 218, .55); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.shot:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); filter: saturate(1) contrast(1.06); }

/* the full gallery packs tighter than the eight-shot teaser */
.shots--all { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(230px, 1fr)); gap: .9rem; }

@media (max-width: 900px) { .shots { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 460px) { .shots { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ════════════════ SERVICE PAGES ════════════════ */
.wrap--narrow { max-width: 820px; }

.phead {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  padding: calc(var(--header-h) + 4.5rem) 0 clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
}
.phead__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.phead__blade {
  position: absolute; right: -6%; top: -14%; width: min(400px, 44vw); height: auto; opacity: .34;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(139, 147, 218, .25)); will-change: transform;
}
.phead__in { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 780px; }
.phead h1 {
  font-family: var(--display); text-transform: uppercase; line-height: .94;
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 8.5vw, 6rem); margin: 0 0 1.2rem;
}
.phead__lede { font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 2vw, 1.2rem); color: var(--dim); max-width: 60ch; }

.crumb {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  font-size: .82rem; color: var(--dim-2);
}
.crumb a { color: var(--dim); }
.crumb a:hover { color: var(--brand); }
.crumb span[aria-hidden] { color: var(--line-2); }
.crumb [aria-current] { color: var(--brand); font-weight: 600; }

/* spec strip */
.specs {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1px; margin: 1.6rem 0 0; padding: 0;
  background: var(--line); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r); overflow: hidden;
}
.spec { background: var(--ink-2); padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem; }
.spec dt {
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand); margin-bottom: .35rem;
}
.spec dd { margin: 0; font-size: .95rem; color: var(--text); }

/* FAQ — plain details/summary, no JS needed */
.faq {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: background-color .3s ease;
}
.faq:first-of-type { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.faq summary {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; cursor: pointer; list-style: none;
  padding: 1.35rem 0; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text);
}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq summary::after {
  content: ""; flex: none; width: 12px; height: 12px; margin-left: auto; margin-top: .45em;
  border-right: 2px solid var(--brand); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--brand);
  transform: rotate(45deg); transition: transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.faq[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(-135deg); }
.faq summary:hover { color: var(--brand-lit); }
.faq__a { padding: 0 2.5rem 1.4rem 0; }
.faq__a p { margin: 0; color: var(--dim); font-size: .99rem; }

/* related services */
.rels { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; }
.rel {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .4rem;
  background: var(--ink-3); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r);
  padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem; color: var(--text);
  transition: border-color .3s ease, transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.rel:hover { color: var(--text); border-color: rgba(139, 147, 218, .5); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.rel strong {
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.5rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .02em;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.rel span { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--brand); font-weight: 600; }

/* area chips get a heading now that they are split by region */
.chips__label {
  margin: 0 0 .8rem; font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .2em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--brand);
}
.chips + .chips__label { margin-top: 2rem; }
.chips--muted li { opacity: .78; }

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .phead { padding-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 2.5rem); }
  .phead__blade { right: -24%; top: auto; bottom: -10%; width: 80vw; opacity: .18; }
}

/* a touch more leading on phones so the kerf of one line reads clear of the
   line under it */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .hero__title { line-height: 1.06; }
}

/* ════════════════ REDUCED MOTION ════════════════ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: .001ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: .001ms !important;
  }
  .grain, .hero__sparks { display: none; }
  [data-reveal] { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; clip-path: none !important; }
  .loader { display: none; }
}