/* ==========================================================================
   CASEYBROWNSERVICES.COM - OPTIMIZED STYLESHEET
   ==========================================================================
   Performance & Maintainability Improvements:
   1. Consolidated style.css & animations.css into a single file.
   2. Introduced CSS custom properties (variables) for theming & consistency.
   3. Removed duplicate CSS rules and unused animations.
   4. Added font-display: swap for better perceived performance.
   5. Ensured CLS-safe elements by setting dimensions for images/video.
   6. Mobile-first responsive design approach.
   7. Grouped styles logically: Base, Layout, Components, Utilities.
   8. Fixed header/hero spacing with proper offset handling.
   ========================================================================== */

/* ===== 1. CSS VARIABLES (THEME) ========================================== */
:root {
    /* Color Palette */
    --color-primary: #D4AF37;
    --color-primary-dark: #c19d2f;
    --color-primary-rgb: 212, 175, 55;
    --color-bg-dark: #0D0D0D;
    --color-bg-card: #2D2D2D;
    --color-bg-card-hover: #333333;
    --color-text: #FFFFFF;
    --color-text-muted: #9CA3AF;
    --color-text-muted-light: #D1D5DB;
    --color-border: #404040;
    --color-border-light: #333333;

    /* Typography */
    --font-family-base: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    --font-size-base: 1rem; /* 16px */
    --line-height-base: 1.6;

    /* Spacing (rem-based for scalability) */
    --spacing-xs: 0.5rem;   /* 8px */
    --spacing-sm: 0.75rem;  /* 12px */
    --spacing-md: 1rem;     /* 16px */
    --spacing-lg: 1.5rem;   /* 24px */
    --spacing-xl: 2rem;     /* 32px */
    --spacing-2xl: 3rem;    /* 48px */
    --spacing-3xl: 4rem;    /* 64px */

    /* Layout */
    --container-max-width: 1140px;
    --border-radius-md: 0.5rem; /* 8px */
    --border-radius-lg: 1rem;   /* 16px */
    --border-radius-full: 9999px;
    
    /* Header Configuration */
    --header-height: 80px; /* Default header height - adjust as needed */
    --header-height-mobile: 70px; /* Mobile header height */

    /* Transitions & Shadows */
    --transition-default: all 0.3s ease;
    --transition-bounce: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    --shadow-default: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    --shadow-hover: 0 20px 30px -10px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.2);
    --shadow-card-hover: 0 15px 30px -10px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.2);
}

/* ===== 2. RESET & BASE STYLES =========================================== */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Base Body Styles */
body {
    font-family: var(--font-family-base);
    background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
    color: var(--color-text);
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    line-height: var(--line-height-base);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
}

/* Headings */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    line-height: 1.2;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Improved Font Loading */
@font-face {
    font-family: 'Montserrat';
    font-display: swap;
    /* Add your actual font src here */
    src: url('/fonts/montserrat.woff2') format('woff2');
}

/* Images & Media - CLS Safe */
img, video {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* ===== 3. LAYOUT & CONTAINERS =========================================== */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    padding-left: var(--spacing-md);
    padding-right: var(--spacing-md);
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

@media (min-width: 576px) {
    .container { max-width: 540px; }
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .container { max-width: 720px; }
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .container { max-width: 960px; }
}
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .container { max-width: var(--container-max-width); }
}

/* ===== 4. TYPOGRAPHY UTILITIES ========================================== */
.text-primary { color: var(--color-primary); }
.text-secondary { color: #131313; }
.bg-primary { background-color: var(--color-primary); }
.bg-secondary { background-color: #151515; }
.border-primary { border-color: var(--color-primary); }

/* ===== 5. COMPONENTS ==================================================== */

/* --- Page Loader --- */
#page-loader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: #0e1116;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 999999;
}
.loader-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(20px, 5vw, 30px);
    text-align: center;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 420px;
}
.logo-box {
    width: clamp(60px, 15vw, 100px);
    height: clamp(60px, 15vw, 100px);
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-default);
}
.logo-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}
.loader-bar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 6px;
    background: #2b2f36;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.loader-progress {
    width: 0%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    transition: width 0.4s ease;
}
.loader-text {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(14px, 4vw, 16px);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.loader-text small {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: clamp(11px, 3vw, 13px);
}

/* --- Header & Navigation --- */
header {
    background-color: rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.95) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: transform var(--transition-default);
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    height: var(--header-height);
}

/* Adjust header height for mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    header {
        height: var(--header-height-mobile);
    }
}

/* Add padding to body to account for fixed header */
body {
    padding-top: var(--header-height);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    body {
        padding-top: var(--header-height-mobile);
    }
}

nav a {
    position: relative;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color var(--transition-default);
}
nav a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: width var(--transition-default);
}
nav a:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}
#mobile-menu {
    max-height: 0;
    transition: max-height 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), opacity 0.3s ease;
    opacity: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--color-bg-dark);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.2);
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--header-height);
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 999;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #mobile-menu {
        top: var(--header-height-mobile);
    }
}

#mobile-menu.open {
    max-height: 500px;
    opacity: 1;
}
.mobile-menu-item {
    display: block;
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    color: white;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-default);
    border-left: 3px solid transparent;
    font-weight: 500;
    position: relative;
}
.mobile-menu-item:hover {
    background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.1);
    border-left-color: var(--color-primary);
    padding-left: var(--spacing-lg);
}

/* --- Hero Section (CLS Safe - Fixed Spacing) --- */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
    min-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 0;
    padding-top: 0 !important; /* Force remove any top padding */
}

/* Adjust hero height for mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-section {
        min-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height-mobile));
    }
}

/* If hero needs to be full viewport height regardless of header */
.hero-section.full-viewport {
    min-height: 100vh;
    margin-top: calc(-1 * var(--header-height));
    padding-top: var(--header-height);
}

/* Ensure video fills properly */
.hero-video-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    /* Prevent layout shift during video load */
    min-height: 100%;
}

/* Overlay styling */
.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.9) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

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

/* --- Service Cards --- */
.service-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, var(--spacing-xl));
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    min-height: 330px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: default;
}
.service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.1) 0%, rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0) 80%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.service-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -60%;
    width: 20%;
    height: 200%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    transform: rotate(25deg);
    transition: left 0.6s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.service-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    background: var(--color-bg-card-hover);
}
.service-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.service-card:hover::after { left: 120%; }
.service-card i {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 2.5rem);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, color var(--transition-default);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}
.service-card:hover i { transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg); }
.service-card h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 4vw, 1.5rem);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}
.service-card:hover h3 { color: var(--color-primary); }
.service-card p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: var(--line-height-base);
    transition: color var(--transition-default);
    flex-grow: 1;
    font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 2.5vw, var(--font-size-base));
}
.service-card:hover p { color: var(--color-text-muted-light); }

/* --- Team & Project Cards --- */
.team-card, .project-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
    transition: var(--transition-default);
    height: 100%;
}
.team-card:hover, .project-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}
.team-card img, .project-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: clamp(250px, 40vw, 300px);
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.team-card:hover img, .project-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.team-card .team-info, .project-card .project-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.9), transparent);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    transform: translateY(100%);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.team-card:hover .team-info, .project-card:hover .project-overlay { transform: translateY(0); }

/* --- Buttons --- */
.btn-primary, .btn-outline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
    padding: var(--spacing-sm) clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, var(--spacing-xl));
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-full);
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition-default);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 2.5vw, var(--font-size-base));
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
}
.btn-primary {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-bg-card);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -5px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.3);
}
.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-text);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* --- Form Elements --- */
.form-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-md);
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    color: var(--color-text);
    transition: var(--transition-default);
}
.form-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.2);
}
.custom-checkbox {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background-color: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 4px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-default);
    position: relative;
}
.custom-checkbox.checked {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
}
.custom-checkbox.checked::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 2px;
    left: 6px;
    width: 6px;
    height: 12px;
    border: solid var(--color-bg-card);
    border-width: 0 2px 2px 0;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}
#form-message {
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
}
#form-message.success { background-color: rgba(40, 167, 69, 0.2); border-color: rgba(40, 167, 69, 0.3); color: #28a745; }
#form-message.error { background-color: rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.2); border-color: rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.3); color: #dc3545; }

/* ===== 6. KEYFRAMES & ANIMATIONS (Consolidated) ========================= */
@keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes slideUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes slideDown {
    from { transform: translateY(-20px); opacity: 0; }
    to { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes slideRight {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-30px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
@keyframes scaleIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.9); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}
@keyframes float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}
@keyframes rotate {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
@keyframes pulseBorder {
    0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.4); }
    70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0); }
}
@keyframes bounceSlow {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-15px); }
}
/* Animation Utility Classes */
.animate-fadeIn { animation: fadeIn 0.8s ease forwards; }
.animate-slideUp { animation: slideUp 0.8s ease forwards; }
.animate-slideDown { animation: slideDown 0.6s ease forwards; }
.animate-slideRight { animation: slideRight 0.8s ease forwards; }
.animate-scaleIn { animation: scaleIn 0.6s ease forwards; }
.animate-float { animation: float 3s ease-in-out infinite; }
.animate-rotate { animation: rotate 10s linear infinite; }
.animate-pulse-border { animation: pulseBorder 2s infinite; }
.animate-bounce-slow { animation: bounceSlow 3s infinite; }
/* Delays */
.delay-100 { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.delay-200 { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.delay-300 { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.delay-400 { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.delay-500 { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
/* Scroll Reveal */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: all 0.8s ease;
}
.reveal.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ===== 7. UTILITY CLASSES =============================================== */
.hover-grow { transition: transform var(--transition-default); }
.hover-grow:hover { transform: scale(1.05); }
.hover-lift { transition: var(--transition-default); }
.hover-lift:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 25px 30px -15px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); }
.spinner {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border: 3px solid rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.3);
    border-top-color: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: rotate 1s linear infinite;
}
.gold-underline {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}
.gold-underline::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: width var(--transition-default);
}
.gold-underline:hover::after { width: 120px; }

/* ===== 8. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS (Mobile First Adjustments) ============= */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
    .container { padding-left: var(--spacing-md); padding-right: var(--spacing-md); }
    .service-card { padding: 1.2rem; }
    .service-card p { font-size: 0.85rem; }
    .btn-primary, .btn-outline { padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem; font-size: 0.85rem; }
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    h2 { font-size: 2.5rem !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .key-project-card { flex: 0 0 90vw; }
}
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 991px) {
    .key-project-card { flex: 0 0 400px; }
}
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1199px) {
    .key-project-card { flex: 0 0 500px; }
}
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    h2 { font-size: 3.5rem !important; }
}

/* ===== 9. ACCESSIBILITY & PRINT ========================================= */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }
}
:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}
@media print {
    .hero-section { background: none; color: black; }
    .service-card, .team-card, .project-card, .job-card { break-inside: avoid; border: 1px solid #ccc; }
    .no-print { display: none !important; }
}

/* ===== 10. SMOOTH SCROLL OFFSET FOR FIXED HEADER ======================== */
/* Ensures anchor links don't get hidden behind fixed header */
html {
    scroll-padding-top: var(--header-height);
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    html {
        scroll-padding-top: var(--header-height-mobile);
    }
}

/* ===== 11. PROJECTS PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES ================================= */
       /* Custom styles for the key projects carousel */
        .key-projects-carousel {
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            padding: 2rem 0;
        }
        
        .key-projects-container {
            display: flex;
            transition: transform 0.5s ease-in-out;
            gap: 2.5rem;
            padding: 0 1rem;
        }
        
        .key-project-card {
            flex: 0 0 600px;
            height: 340px;
            border-radius: 28px;
            overflow: hidden;
            position: relative;
            box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32);
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
        }
        
        /* Alternating card heights for abstract effect */
        .key-project-card:nth-child(odd) {
            transform: translateY(-24px);
        }
        
        .key-project-card:nth-child(even) {
            transform: translateY(24px);
        }
        
        .key-project-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.035);
            box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.32);
        }
        
        .key-project-card:hover .key-project-info {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }
        
        .key-project-info {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
            color: white;
            padding: 1.5rem;
            transform: translateY(100%);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }
        
        .key-project-name {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
            color: #D4AF37;
        }
        
        .key-project-type {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            opacity: 0.8;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }
        
        .key-project-location {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            opacity: 0.7;
        }
        
        .key-project-description {
            margin-top: 0.75rem;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            line-height: 1.4;
        }
        
        .carousel-controls {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            margin-top: 6rem;
            gap: 1rem;
        }
        
        .carousel-btn {
            background: #D4AF37;
            color: #2D2D2D;
            border: none;
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
        }
        
        .carousel-btn:hover {
            background: #c19d2f;
            transform: scale(1.1);
        }
        
        .carousel-indicators {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            margin-top: 1.5rem;
        }
        
        .carousel-indicator {
            width: 8px;
            height: 8px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: #333;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .carousel-indicator.active {
            background: #D4AF37;
            transform: scale(1.2);
        }

        /* BEM-style carousel indicator classes for carousel.js */
        .cb-carousel__indicator {
            width: 8px;
            height: 8px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: #333;
            border: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            padding: 0;
        }

        .cb-carousel__indicator--active {
            background: #D4AF37;
            transform: scale(1.2);
        }
        
        @media (max-width: 1200px) {
            .key-project-card {
                flex: 0 0 420px;
                height: 320px;
            }
        }
        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .key-project-card {
                flex: 0 0 340px;
                height: 280px;
            }
        }
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .key-project-card {
                flex: 0 0 90vw;
                height: 350px;
            }
            
            .key-project-card:nth-child(odd),
            .key-project-card:nth-child(even) {
                transform: translateY(0);
            }
        }
/* ===== 12. CAROUSEL COMPONENTS ========================================== */
.cb-carousel {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
}

.cb-carousel__container {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    cursor: grab;
    will-change: transform;
}

.cb-carousel__container:active {
    cursor: grabbing;
}

.cb-carousel__slide {
    flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 1.333rem);
    min-width: 0;
}

.cb-carousel__controls {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-md);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 10;
}

.cb-carousel__btn {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: white;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-default);
    pointer-events: auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.cb-carousel__btn:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-bg-dark);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.cb-carousel__indicators {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.cb-carousel__indicator {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-border);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-default);
    padding: 0;
    border: none;
}

.cb-carousel__indicator--active {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    width: 30px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-full);
}

.cb-carousel__indicator:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

/* Project Card Styles */
.cb-project-card {
    position: relative;
    height: 400px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.cb-project-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.9), rgba(0,0,0,0.3), transparent);
    z-index: 1;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.cb-project-card:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.cb-project-card__content {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    z-index: 2;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.cb-project-card:hover .cb-project-card__content {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.cb-project-card__title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.cb-project-card__subtitle {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.cb-project-card__location {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.cb-project-card__location::before {
    content: '\f3c5';
    font-family: 'RemixIcon';
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.cb-project-card__description {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cb-project-card:hover .cb-project-card__description {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    max-height: 100px;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-sm);
}

/* Responsive Carousel */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .cb-carousel__slide {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 1rem);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cb-carousel__slide {
        flex: 0 0 calc(100% - 0rem);
    }
    
    .cb-carousel__controls {
        padding: 0 var(--spacing-sm);
    }
    
    .cb-carousel__btn {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
    
    .cb-project-card {
        height: 350px;
    }
    
    .cb-project-card__content {
        padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    }
    
    .cb-project-card__title {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .cb-project-card {
        height: 300px;
    }
}

/* Touch Device Optimizations */
@media (hover: none) {
    .cb-project-card__description {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
        max-height: 100px;
        margin-top: var(--spacing-sm);
    }
}

/* Reduced Motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .cb-carousel__container,
    .cb-project-card,
    .cb-project-card__content,
    .cb-project-card__description {
        transition: none !important;
        animation: none !important;
    }
}

/* ===== 13. PROJECTS PAGE ENHANCEMENTS - REDESIGNED CASE STUDIES ========== */

/* Redesigned Case Study Section - Alternating Layout */
.case-study {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: stretch;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-3xl);
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    position: relative;
}

.case-study:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Alternating Layout - Invert for the following case study */
.case-study:nth-child(even) {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

/* Image Container with Hover Text Overlay */
.case-study__image {
    flex: 1;
    min-height: 400px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.case-study:hover .case-study__image {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.case-study__image-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.case-study__image:hover .case-study__image-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.case-study__image-text {
    text-align: center;
    color: white;
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.case-study__image:hover .case-study__image-text {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.case-study__image-text i {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    display: inline-block;
}

.case-study__image-text p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    max-width: 300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Content Container */
.case-study__content {
    flex: 1;
    padding: var(--spacing-2xl);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.case-study__badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-bg-dark);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-full);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    width: fit-content;
}

.case-study__client {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.case-study__client i {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.case-study__title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.case-study__location {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.case-study__stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
    padding: var(--spacing-md) 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.case-study__stat {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: left;
}

.case-study__stat-value {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.case-study__stat-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.case-study__description {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.case-study__outcome {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.1), transparent);
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
    margin: var(--spacing-md) 0;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
}

.case-study__outcome p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--color-text-muted-light);
}

.case-study__link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
    transition: var(--transition-default);
}

.case-study__link:hover {
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

/* Responsive Adjustments for Case Studies */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .case-study__title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .case-study__stats {
        gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    }
    
    .case-study__stat-value {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .case-study {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        margin-bottom: var(--spacing-2xl);
    }
    
    .case-study__image {
        min-height: 300px;
        flex: none;
    }
    
    .case-study__content {
        padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    }
    
    .case-study__title {
        font-size: 1.35rem;
    }
    
    .case-study__stats {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: var(--spacing-md);
    }
    
    .case-study__stat {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - var(--spacing-md));
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .case-study__content {
        padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    }
    
    .case-study__stats {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    }
    
    .case-study__stat {
        flex: 1;
    }
    
    .case-study__image-text p {
        font-size: 0.875rem;
    }
}

/* Case Studies Container Grid */
.case-studies-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Case Study Section Title Enhancement */
.case-studies-section .section-title {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-2xl);
}

.case-studies-section .section-title h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.case-studies-section .section-title p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .case-studies-section .section-title h2 {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
}

/* Enhanced Recent Projects Carousel */
.recent-projects-carousel {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0 -0.5rem;
}

.recent-projects-track {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 0 0.5rem;
}

.recent-project-slide {
    flex: 0 0 calc(100% - 1rem);
    min-width: 0;
}

.recent-project-card {
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-default);
    height: 100%;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.recent-project-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.recent-project-card__image {
    height: 200px;
    background: var(--color-bg-card-hover);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.recent-project-card__image i {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    opacity: 0.5;
    transition: var(--transition-default);
}

.recent-project-card:hover .recent-project-card__image i {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.recent-project-card__content {
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.recent-project-card__title {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.recent-project-card__description {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.recent-project-card__meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.recent-project-card__client {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 500;
}

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

/* Carousel Controls */
.recent-projects-controls {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.recent-projects-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    color: var(--color-text);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-default);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.recent-projects-btn:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-bg-dark);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.recent-projects-indicators {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.recent-projects-indicator {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-border);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-default);
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.recent-projects-indicator--active {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-full);
}

/* Umbrella Groups Styling */
.umbrella-groups {
    background: var(--color-bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-2xl);
}

.umbrella-groups__title {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.umbrella-groups__list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.umbrella-group {
    background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.1);
    padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-lg);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-full);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    transition: var(--transition-default);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.umbrella-group:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.umbrella-group i {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .recent-project-slide {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 1rem);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .recent-project-slide {
        flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 1rem);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .umbrella-groups {
        padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    }
}

/* ===== 14. PRELOADER COMPONENT ========================================== */
#page-loader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Animated gradient background on the loader itself */
#page-loader::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        #0d0d0d 0%,
        #1a1a1a 25%,
        #222222 50%,
        #1a1a1a 75%,
        #0d0d0d 100%
    );
    background-size: 400% 400%;
    animation: loaderGradientShift 10s ease infinite;
    z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes loaderGradientShift {
    0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    50%  { background-position: 100% 50%; }
    100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

/* Cog layer (sits between gradient bg and content) */
.loader-cogs {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.loader-cog {
    position: absolute;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: 1;
}

/* Large background cog — bottom-right, very slow reverse */
.loader-cog--1 {
    font-size: 820px;
    bottom: -18%;
    right: -12%;
    opacity: 0.04;
    animation: cogSpin 60s linear infinite reverse;
}

/* Medium cog — top-left, slow forward */
.loader-cog--2 {
    font-size: 420px;
    top: -10%;
    left: -8%;
    opacity: 0.06;
    animation: cogSpin 35s linear infinite;
}

/* Small accent cog — upper-right, faster */
.loader-cog--3 {
    font-size: 180px;
    top: 8%;
    right: 12%;
    opacity: 0.08;
    animation: cogSpin 18s linear infinite reverse;
}

/* Tiny detail cog — left-center */
.loader-cog--4 {
    font-size: 110px;
    top: 42%;
    left: 6%;
    opacity: 0.10;
    animation: cogSpin 14s linear infinite;
}

/* Medium accent cog — bottom-left */
.loader-cog--5 {
    font-size: 260px;
    bottom: 4%;
    left: 18%;
    opacity: 0.05;
    animation: cogSpin 28s linear infinite reverse;
}

/* Small tight cog — center-right */
.loader-cog--6 {
    font-size: 140px;
    top: 55%;
    right: 8%;
    opacity: 0.09;
    animation: cogSpin 12s linear infinite;
}

/* Extra-large hero cog — dead center, ultra-slow, barely visible */
.loader-cog--7 {
    font-size: 1100px;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    opacity: 0.025;
    animation: cogSpinCenter 90s linear infinite;
}

/* Mid cog — upper-center area */
.loader-cog--8 {
    font-size: 200px;
    top: 20%;
    left: 38%;
    opacity: 0.07;
    animation: cogSpin 22s linear infinite reverse;
}

@keyframes cogSpin {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Centre cog uses translate to stay centred while spinning */
@keyframes cogSpinCenter {
    from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); }
    to   { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Loader content sits above the cogs */
.loader-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.logo-box {
    width: clamp(70px, 15vw, 100px);
    height: clamp(70px, 15vw, 100px);
}

.logo-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: fill;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 32px rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.25);
}

.loader-bar {
    width: 220px;
    height: 3px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 99px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.loader-progress {
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary), #f0d060, var(--color-primary));
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    border-radius: 99px;
    animation: progressShimmer 1.5s linear infinite;
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

@keyframes progressShimmer {
    0%   { background-position: 200% center; }
    100% { background-position: -200% center; }
}

.loader-text {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    font-family: var(--font-family-base);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-align: center;
}

.loader-text small {
    display: block;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.6);
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    margin-top: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Fade-out transition when loader hides */
#page-loader.loader-fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.55s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

#page-loader.loader-hidden {
    display: none !important;
    visibility: hidden;
}

/* Mobile Preloader Optimizations */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #page-loader {
        max-height: 100vh;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* Reduce cog sizes on mobile */
    .loader-cog--1 {
        font-size: 300px;
        bottom: -25%;
        right: -15%;
    }

    .loader-cog--2 {
        font-size: 180px;
        top: -15%;
        left: -12%;
    }

    .loader-cog--3 {
        font-size: 80px;
        top: 5%;
        right: 8%;
    }

    .loader-cog--4 {
        font-size: 60px;
        top: 45%;
        left: 2%;
    }

    .loader-cog--5 {
        font-size: 120px;
        bottom: 10%;
        left: 12%;
    }

    .loader-cog--6 {
        font-size: 70px;
        top: 60%;
        right: 5%;
    }

    .loader-cog--7 {
        font-size: 400px;
        opacity: 0.015;
    }

    .loader-cog--8 {
        font-size: 90px;
        top: 25%;
        left: 30%;
    }

    .logo-box img {
        width: 80px;
        height: 80px;
    }

    .loader-bar {
        width: 180px;
    }

    .loader-text {
        font-size: 12px;
    }

    .loader-text small {
        font-size: 9px;
    }
}

/* Extra small devices */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .logo-box img {
        width: 70px;
        height: 70px;
    }

    .loader-bar {
        width: 150px;
        height: 2px;
    }

    .loader-text {
        font-size: 11px;
    }

    .loader-text small {
        font-size: 8px;
    }

    /* Reduce cog complexity on very small screens */
    .loader-cog--1 {
        font-size: 200px;
    }

    .loader-cog--7 {
        font-size: 250px;
        opacity: 0.01;
    }
}

/* ===== 15. SECTION SEPARATOR STYLES ===================================== */
.section-separator {
    position: relative;
}

.section-separator::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 120px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(var(--color-primary-rgb), 0.2);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: width var(--transition-default);
}

.section-separator:hover::after {
    width: 150px;
}

/* Responsive section separator */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-separator::after {
        width: 100px;
    }

    .section-separator:hover::after {
        width: 130px;
    }
}