/* ============================================================
   VALENCE SIGNS — design system
   Ink + safety orange. Hairline shop-drawing grid.
   Display: Archivo (variable width). Utility: IBM Plex Mono.
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --ink-0: #0d0e0f;
  --ink: #17181a;
  --ink-2: #1c1e21;
  --ink-3: #232528;
  --line: #2e3033;
  --line-2: #3a3d41;
  --orange: #ff5a00;
  --orange-lt: #ff7a33;
  --orange-dk: #c74600;
  --bone: #e8e6e1;
  --grey: #8b8d8f;
  --grey-2: #b6b3ad;
  --grey-3: #6a6d70;

  --f-display: 'Archivo', 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, system-ui, sans-serif;
  --f-mono: 'IBM Plex Mono', ui-monospace, 'SF Mono', Menlo, monospace;

  --pad: 56px;
  --header-h: 74px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1);
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }

html {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: var(--header-h);
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--bone);
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-synthesis-weight: none;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
button { font: inherit; }

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--orange);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

::selection { background: var(--orange); color: var(--ink); }

.skip {
  position: absolute; left: -9999px; top: 0; z-index: 200;
  background: var(--orange); color: var(--ink); padding: 14px 20px;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .16em;
}
.skip:focus { left: 0; }

/* ---------- type utilities ---------- */
.mono {
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--orange);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 26px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--orange);
  flex: none;
}

h1, h2, h3 { margin: 0; color: #fff; text-wrap: balance; }
h1 {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(46px, 6.4vw, 96px);
  line-height: .94;
  letter-spacing: -.04em;
}
h2 {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.2vw, 54px);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -.035em;
}
h3 { font-weight: 700; font-size: 24px; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.lede {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--grey-2);
  max-width: 52ch;
  margin: 0;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}
.orange { color: var(--orange); }

/* ---------- header ---------- */
header.site {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  display: flex; align-items: stretch;
  background: rgba(13, 14, 15, .86);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(150%) blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(150%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: background .3s var(--ease);
}
header.site.scrolled { background: rgba(13, 14, 15, .97); }

.logo {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 13px;
  padding: 0 26px; height: var(--header-h);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
  flex: none;
}
.logo svg { flex: none; }
.logo-word { display: block; font-weight: 800; font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: -.01em; color: #fff; }
.logo-sub  { display: block; font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .32em; color: var(--grey); margin-top: 2px; }

nav.site {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 30px;
  padding: 0 28px; margin-left: auto;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey-2);
}
nav.site a { position: relative; padding: 4px 0; transition: color .2s; }
nav.site a::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 100%; bottom: 0;
  height: 1px; background: var(--orange); transition: right .28s var(--ease);
}
nav.site a:hover, nav.site a[aria-current="page"] { color: #fff; }
nav.site a:hover::after, nav.site a[aria-current="page"]::after { right: 0; }

.btn-quote {
  display: flex; align-items: center; padding: 0 30px;
  background: var(--orange); color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-weight: 600; font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: background .2s;
  flex: none;
}
.btn-quote:hover { background: var(--orange-lt); }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: var(--header-h); height: var(--header-h);
  margin-left: auto; background: none; border: none;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--line); color: #fff; cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-toggle span, .nav-toggle span::before, .nav-toggle span::after {
  content: ''; display: block; width: 20px; height: 1.5px; background: currentColor;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), opacity .2s;
}
.nav-toggle span::before { transform: translateY(-6px); }
.nav-toggle span::after  { transform: translateY(4.5px); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span { background: transparent; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span::before { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span::after  { transform: rotate(-45deg) translateY(0); }

/* ============================================================
   THE OPENER — a sign, broken down into its parts
   ============================================================ */
.opener {
  position: relative;
  height: 400vh;
  background: var(--ink-0);
}
.opener-sticky {
  position: sticky; top: 0;
  height: 100vh; min-height: 620px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(360px, 41%) 1fr;
}

/* technical grid backdrop */
.opener-sticky::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.028) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.028) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 68px 68px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 75% at 62% 48%, #000 20%, transparent 78%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 75% at 62% 48%, #000 20%, transparent 78%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* --- left info column --- */
.info-col {
  position: relative; z-index: 3;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  padding: 0 var(--pad);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ink-0) 55%, rgba(13,14,15,.72));
}
.opener-copy, .opener-hud {
  position: absolute;
  left: var(--pad); right: var(--pad);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.opener-copy h1 { margin-top: 24px; font-size: clamp(38px, 4.1vw, 62px); }
.opener-copy .lede { margin-top: 24px; font-size: 17px; max-width: 42ch; }
.opener-cta {
  display: flex; margin-top: 34px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-2); width: fit-content; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cta-primary {
  padding: 16px 26px; background: var(--orange); color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-weight: 600; font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; transition: background .2s;
}
.cta-primary:hover { background: var(--orange-lt); }
.cta-ghost {
  padding: 16px 26px; border-left: 1px solid var(--line-2);
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; transition: background .2s;
}
.cta-ghost:hover { background: var(--ink-3); }

/* --- chapters: one build beat at a time --- */
.opener-hud { opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }

.ch-count {
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .2em;
  color: var(--grey-3); padding-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.ch-count b { font-size: 26px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--orange); letter-spacing: 0; }

.ch-stack { position: relative; min-height: 300px; margin-top: 26px; }
.ch {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity .45s var(--ease), transform .45s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ch.on { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.ch-kicker {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .2em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--orange);
}
.ch-title {
  font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(26px, 2.5vw, 36px);
  line-height: 1.04; letter-spacing: -.032em; color: #fff; margin: 14px 0 0;
}
.ch-body {
  font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--grey-2);
  margin: 16px 0 0; max-width: 40ch; text-wrap: pretty;
}
.ch-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1px; margin: 24px 0 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
.ch-chips li {
  background: var(--ink-2); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 8px 13px; font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--grey-2);
}

.ch-rail { display: flex; flex-direction: column; margin-top: 30px; }
.ch-step {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 30px 1fr; align-items: center;
  gap: 12px; padding: 9px 0; position: relative;
}
.ch-step i {
  grid-column: 1 / -1; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  height: 1px; background: var(--line);
}
.ch-step i::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: var(--f, 0%); background: var(--orange);
}
.ch-step em {
  font-style: normal; font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .14em; color: var(--grey-3);
}
.ch-step b {
  font-weight: 500; font-size: 13px; color: var(--grey-3);
  transition: color .35s var(--ease);
}
.ch-step.on em, .ch-step.on b { color: #fff; }
.ch-step.done em, .ch-step.done b { color: var(--grey); }

/* --- right stage --- */
.scenes { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; }
.scenes img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; opacity: 0;
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.scenes.live ~ .rig, .scenes.live ~ .stage-note { }
.stage.photo .rig { display: none; }
.stage.photo .stage-glow { opacity: 0 !important; }

.stage {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  perspective: 1500px;
  perspective-origin: 50% 44%;
}
.stage-glow {
  position: absolute; top: 44%; left: 50%;
  width: 760px; height: 560px; margin: -280px 0 0 -380px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(255,90,0,.5), transparent 66%);
  filter: blur(46px);
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
}
.rig {
  position: absolute; top: 46%; left: 53%;
  width: 484px; height: 242px;
  margin: -121px 0 0 -242px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform;
}
.plate {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform;
}
.cab {
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
}

/* 01 — standoff barrels (wall side) */
.p-mounts .cab { background: transparent; }
.p-mounts .cab::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.13);
}
.barrel {
  position: absolute; width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 34% 30%, #d7d9da, #8b8d8f 46%, #45484b 78%, #6f7275);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
}
.barrel.tl { top: 26px; left: 30px; }
.barrel.tr { top: 26px; right: 30px; }
.barrel.bl { bottom: 26px; left: 30px; }
.barrel.br { bottom: 26px; right: 30px; }

/* 02 — dibond panel, brushed aluminium face */
.p-panel .cab {
  background: linear-gradient(158deg, #292c2f 0%, #1a1c1e 52%, #232629 100%);
  border: 1px solid #43474b;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.09);
}
.p-panel .cab::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(122deg, transparent 40%, rgba(255,255,255,.05) 50%, transparent 60%);
}

/* 03 — printed vinyl graphic, applied to the lower face */
.p-print .cab { background: transparent; }
.print-band {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 38%;
  background: var(--orange);
  display: flex; align-items: center; padding-left: 40px;
}
.print-band span {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-weight: 600; font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .26em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(23,24,26,.88);
}
.print-band::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 40px; right: 40px; top: 0;
  height: 3px; background: rgba(23,24,26,.28);
}

/* 04 — matte overlaminate */
.p-lam .cab {
  background: rgba(232,230,225,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.34);
}
.p-lam .cab::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(112deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,.2) 46%, transparent 58%);
}

/* 05 — cut acrylic letters, stud-mounted proud of the face */
.p-letters .cab { background: transparent; }
.letters {
  position: absolute; left: 40px; top: 34px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  color: var(--bone);
}
.letters svg { flex: none; }
.letters span {
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 46px; letter-spacing: -.035em; line-height: 1;
}
.letters {
  filter:
    drop-shadow(1px 1px 0 #b6b3ad) drop-shadow(2px 2px 0 #97948f)
    drop-shadow(3px 3px 0 #7c7a75) drop-shadow(8px 10px 11px rgba(0,0,0,.72));
}

/* per-plate number badge, counter-rotated in JS to face camera */
.pnum {
  position: absolute; top: -18px; right: calc(100% + 26px); left: auto;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-weight: 600; font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .14em; color: var(--grey-3);
  transform-origin: 100% 50%;
  text-align: right; white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: color .35s var(--ease);
}
.pnum.on { color: var(--orange); }
.pnum::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 100%; top: 50%;
  width: var(--lw, 0px); height: 1px; background: currentColor; opacity: .6;
  transition: width .45s var(--ease);
}

/* stage annotation, bottom-left — shop-drawing vernacular */
.stage-note {
  position: absolute; left: 40px; bottom: 44px; z-index: 4;
  padding: 15px 18px;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey-3); line-height: 2;
  opacity: 0;
}
.stage-note b { color: var(--grey-2); font-weight: 500; }
.stage-note::before, .stage-note::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; width: 9px; height: 9px;
  border-color: var(--line-2); border-style: solid;
}
.stage-note::before { top: 0; left: 0; border-width: 1px 0 0 1px; }
.stage-note::after  { bottom: 0; right: 0; border-width: 0 1px 1px 0; }

/* progress rail + scroll hint */
.rail {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 5;
  height: 3px; background: var(--line);
}
.rail i { display: block; height: 100%; width: 0; background: var(--orange); }
.rail-ticks {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 3px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.rail-ticks span { border-right: 1px solid var(--line); height: 7px; }
.rail-ticks span:last-child { border: 0; }

.scroll-hint {
  position: absolute; left: var(--pad); bottom: 40px; z-index: 5;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--grey-3);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px;
}
.scroll-hint i {
  display: block; width: 1px; height: 26px; background: var(--line-2);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.scroll-hint i::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: -26px;
  width: 1px; height: 26px; background: var(--orange);
  animation: drip 1.9s var(--ease) infinite;
}
@keyframes drip { to { top: 26px; } }

/* ---------- marquee ---------- */
.marquee { overflow: hidden; background: var(--orange); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ink); }
.marquee-track {
  display: flex; width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 34s linear infinite;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-weight: 600; font-size: 12.5px;
  letter-spacing: .2em; color: var(--ink); padding: 13px 0;
}
.marquee-track span { padding-right: 40px; }
@keyframes marquee { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---------- generic section shell ---------- */
.block { padding: 84px var(--pad); }
.block.tight { padding-top: 60px; }
.section-head {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 24px; padding-bottom: 22px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.section-head h2 { max-width: 18ch; }
.section-meta {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .2em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--grey-3);
}

/* ---------- proof strip ---------- */
.proof {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1px; background: var(--line);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.proof-cell { background: var(--ink); padding: 34px var(--pad); }
.proof-fig {
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 40px; letter-spacing: -.04em; color: #fff;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.proof-fig em { font-style: normal; color: var(--orange); }
.proof-lab {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--grey); margin-top: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
}
.proof-lab::before { content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; background: var(--orange); flex: none; }

/* ---------- category tiles ---------- */
.tiles {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1px; background: var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.tile { background: var(--ink); display: block; transition: background .25s; }
.tile:hover { background: var(--ink-3); }
.tile-media { aspect-ratio: 4/5; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.tile-media img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  filter: grayscale(.55) contrast(1.05);
  transition: transform .7s var(--ease), filter .5s;
}
.tile:hover .tile-media img { transform: scale(1.05); filter: grayscale(0) contrast(1); }
.tile-body { padding: 22px 26px 28px; }
.tile-title { font-weight: 700; font-size: 21px; color: #fff; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.tile-tag {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .15em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--orange); margin-top: 9px;
}

/* ---------- produce lines ---------- */
.lines {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1px; background: var(--line); margin-top: 1px;
}
.line { background: var(--ink); padding: 36px 34px 40px; transition: background .25s; }
.line:hover { background: var(--ink-3); }
.line-top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; gap: 16px; }
.line-no { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .16em; color: var(--orange); }
.line p { font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.62; color: var(--grey-2); margin: 14px 0 0; max-width: 46ch; text-wrap: pretty; }
.line-spec {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--grey-3); margin-top: 24px;
}

/* ---------- work grid ---------- */
.work {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px; background: var(--line);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.work-item { background: var(--ink-2); display: block; }
.work-media { aspect-ratio: 4/3; overflow: hidden; }
.work-media img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .7s var(--ease);
}
.work-item:hover .work-media img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.work-body {
  padding: 20px 24px 24px; display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; align-items: baseline;
}
.work-title { font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px; color: #fff; }
.work-meta {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 9.5px; letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--orange); text-align: right;
}

/* ---------- process ---------- */
.process { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1px; background: var(--line); margin-top: 1px; }
.step { background: var(--ink); padding: 34px 30px 40px; position: relative; }
.step-no {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .18em;
  color: var(--orange); display: block;
}
.step h3 { margin-top: 20px; font-size: 21px; }
.step p { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--grey-2); margin: 12px 0 0; }

/* ---------- specs / materials ---------- */
.solutions { border-top: 7px solid var(--orange); background: var(--ink-2); padding: 84px var(--pad) 92px; }
.solutions h2 { margin-top: 20px; font-size: clamp(34px, 4.8vw, 60px); }
.specs { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 46px; }
.specs th {
  text-align: left; font-family: var(--f-mono); font-weight: 400; font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--grey-3);
  padding: 14px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.specs td { padding: 19px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); vertical-align: baseline; }
.specs tbody tr { transition: background .2s; }
.specs tbody tr:hover { background: var(--ink-3); }
.cell-format { font-weight: 700; font-size: 19px; color: #fff; width: 38%; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.cell-sub { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 12px; color: var(--grey-2); width: 30%; }
.cell-proc { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 12px; color: var(--orange); }

.materials {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 1px; background: var(--line); margin-top: 50px; border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.material {
  background: var(--ink); padding: 22px 18px;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--grey-2); transition: background .2s, color .2s;
}
.material:hover { background: var(--orange); color: var(--ink); }

/* ---------- orange band ---------- */
.band {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 30px; margin-top: 50px; background: var(--orange);
  padding: 36px 40px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.band-copy {
  font-weight: 700; font-size: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 30px);
  color: var(--ink); letter-spacing: -.03em; max-width: 40ch; text-wrap: pretty;
}
.band-btn {
  background: var(--ink); color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-weight: 600; font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 17px 28px; white-space: nowrap; transition: background .2s;
}
.band-btn:hover { background: #000; }

/* ---------- contact ---------- */
.contact {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--ink-2);
  padding: 84px var(--pad) 92px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: .9fr 1.1fr; gap: 60px;
}
.contact h2 { margin-top: 18px; }
.contact .lede { margin-top: 20px; max-width: 38ch; }
.facts {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1px;
  background: var(--line); margin-top: 36px; border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.fact {
  background: var(--ink-2); padding: 17px 22px;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; align-items: baseline;
}
.fact-label { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--grey-3); }
.fact-value { font-size: 15px; color: var(--bone); text-align: right; }
a.fact-value:hover { color: var(--orange); }

form.enquiry {
  border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--ink);
  padding: 36px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px;
  position: relative;
}
.field-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
label.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
label.field > span {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--grey-3);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px;
}
.err { color: var(--orange); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .2s; text-transform: none; letter-spacing: .06em; }
label.field.invalid .err { opacity: 1; }
input, select, textarea {
  background: var(--ink-2); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 13px 14px; color: #fff; font-size: 15px;
  font-family: inherit; outline: none; width: 100%;
  transition: border-color .2s;
}
textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 108px; }
input::placeholder, textarea::placeholder { color: #5a5d60; }
input:focus, select:focus, textarea:focus { border-color: var(--orange); }
label.field.invalid input, label.field.invalid select, label.field.invalid textarea { border-color: var(--orange); }
button.submit {
  background: var(--orange); color: var(--ink); border: none;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-weight: 600; font-size: 12.5px;
  letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 18px; cursor: pointer; margin-top: 4px; transition: background .2s;
}
button.submit:hover { background: var(--orange-lt); }
button.submit:disabled { background: var(--orange-dk); cursor: default; }
.send-error {
  margin: 0; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--orange);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--orange); padding-left: 14px;
}

.sent {
  display: none; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px; padding: 60px 36px;
  border: 1px solid var(--orange); background: var(--ink);
}
.sent.on { display: flex; }
.sent h3 { font-size: 26px; }
.sent p { color: var(--grey-2); margin: 0; font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 40ch; }
form.enquiry.off { display: none; }

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
footer.site {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--ink-0);
  padding: 44px var(--pad);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--grey-3);
}
footer.site a:hover { color: var(--orange); }

/* ---------- inner page hero ---------- */
.page-hero {
  padding: 76px var(--pad) 68px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--ink-0);
}
.page-hero h1 { margin-top: 22px; font-size: clamp(40px, 5.4vw, 76px); }
.page-hero .lede { margin-top: 24px; }

.chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1px; background: var(--line); border: 1px solid var(--line); margin-top: 36px; width: fit-content; }
.chip {
  background: var(--ink); border: none; cursor: pointer;
  padding: 13px 20px; color: var(--grey-2);
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; transition: background .2s, color .2s;
}
.chip:hover { background: var(--ink-3); color: #fff; }
.chip.on { background: var(--orange); color: var(--ink); }

.gallery { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1px; background: var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.gallery .work-item.hide { display: none; }

.stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1px; background: var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.stat { background: var(--ink); padding: 36px var(--pad); }

/* ---------- scroll reveal ---------- */
.rv { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); }
.rv.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease); }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1240px) {
  :root { --pad: 36px; }
  .materials { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .opener { height: auto; }
  .opener-sticky {
    position: static; height: auto; min-height: 0;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .info-col { display: block; border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 72px var(--pad) 60px; background: var(--ink-0); }
  .opener-copy, .opener-hud { position: static; left: auto; right: auto; opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  .opener-hud { margin-top: 52px; pointer-events: auto; }
  .ch-count { display: none; }
  .ch-stack { position: static; min-height: 0; margin-top: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 40px; }
  .ch { position: static; opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .ch-rail { display: none; }

  .stage { height: 480px; overflow: hidden; }
  .rig {
    width: 304px; height: 152px; margin: -76px 0 0 -152px; left: 50%; top: 48%;
    transform: rotateX(56deg) rotateZ(-38deg) scale(.86) !important;
  }
  .barrel { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
  .barrel.tl, .barrel.tr { top: 17px; }
  .barrel.bl, .barrel.br { bottom: 17px; }
  .barrel.tl, .barrel.bl { left: 19px; }
  .barrel.tr, .barrel.br { right: 19px; }
  .letters { left: 25px; top: 21px; gap: 10px; }
  .letters span { font-size: 29px; }
  .letters svg { width: 33px; height: 25px; }
  .print-band { padding-left: 25px; }
  .print-band span { font-size: 7px; letter-spacing: .2em; }
  .print-band::after { left: 25px; right: 25px; height: 2px; }
  .plate { transform: translateZ(calc((var(--i) - 2) * 76px)) !important; }
  .pnum { display: none; }
  .stage-glow { opacity: .5 !important; }
  .stage-note, .scroll-hint, .rail, .rail-ticks { display: none; }

  .tiles, .proof, .process, .stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .contact { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
  .work, .gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  nav.site, .btn-quote { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  header.site.open nav.site {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0; position: absolute; top: var(--header-h); left: 0; right: 0;
    background: var(--ink-0); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding: 0; margin: 0;
  }
  header.site.open nav.site a { padding: 18px var(--pad); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  header.site.open nav.site a::after { display: none; }
  header.site.open .btn-quote { display: flex; position: absolute; top: calc(var(--header-h) + 236px); left: 0; right: 0; justify-content: center; padding: 20px; }
  .lines { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  :root { --pad: 22px; }
  .block, .solutions, .contact { padding-left: var(--pad); padding-right: var(--pad); }
  .block { padding-top: 60px; padding-bottom: 60px; }
  .tiles, .proof, .process, .stats, .work, .gallery { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .materials { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .field-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  form.enquiry { padding: 24px; }
  .specs .cell-sub { display: none; }
  .cell-format { width: 55%; font-size: 17px; }
  .stage { height: 440px; }
  .rig { top: 50%; transform: rotateX(53deg) rotateZ(-37deg) scale(.64) !important; }
  .plate { transform: translateZ(calc((var(--i) - 2) * 66px)) !important; }
  footer.site { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; }
}

/* ---------- 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;
  }
  .rv { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .marquee-track { animation: none; }
}

/* ---------- static diagram mode (reduced motion, desktop) ---------- */
@media (min-width: 1081px) {
  html.rm-static .opener { height: auto; }
  html.rm-static .opener-sticky { position: static; height: auto; min-height: 0; grid-template-columns: minmax(340px, 38%) 1fr; }
  html.rm-static .info-col { display: block; padding: 76px var(--pad); }
  html.rm-static .opener-copy,
  html.rm-static .opener-hud { position: static; left: auto; right: auto; opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  html.rm-static .opener-hud { margin-top: 52px; }
  html.rm-static .ch-count { display: none; }
  html.rm-static .ch-stack { position: static; min-height: 0; margin-top: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 40px; }
  html.rm-static .ch { position: static; opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  html.rm-static .ch-rail { display: none; }
  html.rm-static .stage { min-height: 640px; }
  html.rm-static .rig { transform: rotateX(57deg) rotateZ(-37deg) scale(.94); }
  html.rm-static .plate { transform: translateZ(calc((var(--i) - 2) * 122px)); }
  html.rm-static .pnum { opacity: 1; transform: rotateZ(37deg) rotateX(-57deg); color: var(--orange); }
  html.rm-static .stage-glow { opacity: .45; }
  html.rm-static .stage-note { opacity: 1; }
  html.rm-static .scroll-hint,
  html.rm-static .rail,
  html.rm-static .rail-ticks { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   V3 — MOTION & ATMOSPHERE LAYER
   Boot loader · custom crosshair cursor · film grain ·
   progress bar · split headline · ghost type · double marquee ·
   hazard-stripe buttons · card + table micro-interactions
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- fixed chrome ---------- */
.page-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  z-index: 1300; pointer-events: none;
}
.page-progress i {
  display: block; height: 100%; width: 0;
  background: var(--orange);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(255, 90, 0, .85);
}

.noise {
  position: fixed; inset: -80px; z-index: 1400; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='300' height='300'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.72' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  opacity: .055;
  animation: noiseShift .9s steps(3) infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes noiseShift {
  from { transform: translate(-14px, 9px); }
  to   { transform: translate(9px, -14px); }
}

/* ---------- boot loader ---------- */
.boot {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 2000;
  background: var(--ink-0);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;

  transition: transform .78s cubic-bezier(.7, 0, .2, 1), visibility 0s .8s;
}
.boot-grid {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, .05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 72px 72px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(620px circle at 50% 50%, #000 15%, transparent 72%);
          mask-image: radial-gradient(620px circle at 50% 50%, #000 15%, transparent 72%);
  animation: bootGrid 7s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes bootGrid { from { background-position: 0 0; } to { background-position: 72px 72px; } }

.boot-beam { position: absolute; background: var(--orange); opacity: .55; }
.boot-beam-a {
  left: 50%; top: calc(50% - 130px); width: 1px; height: 260px;
  transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: 50% 0;
  animation: beamIn .55s .5s var(--ease) forwards;
}
.boot-beam-b {
  top: 50%; left: calc(50% - 240px); height: 1px; width: 480px;
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: 0 50%;
  animation: beamIn .55s .5s var(--ease) forwards;
}
@keyframes beamIn { to { transform: scale(1); } }

.boot-center {
  position: relative; text-align: center;
  animation: bootUp .6s var(--ease) both;
}
.boot-center svg {
  margin: 0 auto 24px; display: block;
  animation: bootStamp .55s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.56, .64, 1) both;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 18px 40px rgba(255, 90, 0, .28));
}
@keyframes bootStamp { from { transform: scale(1.4) rotate(-7deg); opacity: 0; } }
@keyframes bootUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); } }
.boot-word {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(30px, 5vw, 46px);
  letter-spacing: .04em; color: #fff;
}
.boot-word b { color: var(--orange); font-weight: 800; }
.boot-sub {
  display: block; margin-top: 14px;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: .34em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--grey);
}
.boot-tag {
  position: absolute; left: var(--pad); bottom: 26px;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .22em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--grey-3);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  animation: bootUp .6s .35s var(--ease) both;
}
.boot-tag::before { content: ''; width: 34px; height: 1px; background: var(--orange); }

.boot-shutter {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 4px;
  background: var(--orange);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: 0 50%;
  transition: transform .32s var(--ease);
}
html.booted .boot-shutter { transform: scaleX(1); }
html.booted .boot { transform: translateY(-101%); visibility: hidden; }

/* ---------- split hero title ---------- */
.split .w {
  display: inline-block;
  overflow: hidden; vertical-align: bottom;
  padding-bottom: .08em; margin-bottom: -.08em;
}
.split:not(.in) .wi { transform: translateY(118%) rotate(3deg); opacity: 0; }
.split .wi {
  display: inline-block; transform-origin: 0 100%;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  transition: transform .85s var(--ease), opacity .5s ease;
}
.split .orange .wi { color: inherit; }
html.booted .split .wi, .split.in .wi { transform: none; opacity: 1; }

/* ---------- section numbering ---------- */
.head-group { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; gap: 16px; }
.sec-no {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-style: normal;
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .2em;
  color: var(--orange); padding-bottom: 3px; white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ---------- ghost outline type ---------- */
.block, .solutions, .contact { position: relative; }
.ghost {
  position: absolute; z-index: -1; top: 36px; right: 3%;
  font-weight: 900; font-size: clamp(92px, 18vw, 290px);
  line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -.045em; white-space: nowrap;
  color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, .075);
  user-select: none; pointer-events: none;
}
.ghost-orange { -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255, 90, 0, .14); }
.ghost-soft   { -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, .06); }

/* ---------- double marquee ---------- */
.marquee { position: relative; }
.marquee:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee-2 {
  background: var(--ink);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  width: 100%; margin-left: 0; margin-top: -1px;
  transform: none;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent);
}
.marquee-2 .marquee-track { animation-direction: reverse; animation-duration: 48s; }
.marquee-2 span { color: var(--grey-2); }

/* ---------- hazard-stripe buttons ---------- */
.cta-primary, button.submit { position: relative; isolation: isolate; overflow: hidden; }
.cta-primary::after, button.submit::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg, rgba(13, 14, 15, .17) 0 12px, transparent 12px 26px);
  transform: translateX(-102%);
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.cta-primary:hover::after, button.submit:hover::after { transform: translateX(0); }

.band-btn { position: relative; isolation: isolate; overflow: hidden; }
.band-btn::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg, rgba(255, 90, 0, .34) 0 12px, transparent 12px 26px);
  transform: translateX(-112%);
  transition: transform .55s var(--ease);
}
.band-btn:hover::after { transform: translateX(0); }
.band-btn:hover { background: #0d0e0f; }

.btn-quote { position: relative; isolation: isolate; overflow: hidden; }
.btn-quote::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg, rgba(13, 14, 18, .2) 0 12px, transparent 12px 26px);
  transform: translateX(-112%);
  transition: transform .45s var(--ease);
}
.btn-quote:hover::after { transform: translateX(0); }

/* ---------- work cards: parallax + index chip + corner ticks ---------- */
.work-media { position: relative; }
.work-media img {
  height: 112%;
  transform: translate3d(0, calc(var(--py, 0px)), 0);
  scale: 1.08;
  transition: transform .7s var(--ease), scale .55s var(--ease);
}
.work-item:hover .work-media img {
  transform: translate3d(0, calc(var(--py, 0px)), 0);
  scale: 1.16;
}
.tile-media img {
  height: 110%;
  transform: translate3d(0, calc(var(--py, 0px)), 0);
  scale: 1.06;
  transition: transform .7s var(--ease), scale .55s var(--ease), filter .5s;
}
.tile:hover .tile-media img {
  transform: translate3d(0, calc(var(--py, 0px)), 0);
  scale: 1.12; filter: grayscale(0) contrast(1);
}
.work-idx {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px; z-index: 4;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .18em; color: var(--orange);
  padding: 6px 9px;
  background: rgba(13, 14, 15, .78); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 90, 0, .4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  transition: background .25s, color .25s;
}
.work-item:hover .work-idx { background: var(--orange); color: var(--ink); }

.work-item { position: relative; }
.work-item::before, .work-item::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; width: 15px; height: 15px;
  z-index: 5; pointer-events: none;
  border: 0 solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .42);
  transition: width .32s var(--ease), height .32s var(--ease), border-color .3s;
}
.work-item::before { top: 10px; left: 10px; border-top-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; }
.work-item::after { bottom: 10px; right: 10px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; }
.work-item:hover::before, .work-item:hover::after { width: 24px; height: 24px; border-color: var(--orange); }

/* ---------- produce lines ---------- */
.line { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.line::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px;
  background: var(--orange);
  transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: 50% 100%;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.line:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.line h3 { transition: color .25s, transform .35s var(--ease); }
.line:hover h3 { color: var(--orange); transform: translateX(4px); }
.line-spec { transition: color .25s; }
.line:hover .line-spec { color: var(--orange-lt); }

/* ---------- process — line draws, steps stamp in ---------- */
.process { position: relative; }
.process::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px; z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--orange) var(--pf, 0%), var(--line) var(--pf, 0%));
}
.step { transition: background .25s; }
.step:hover { background: var(--ink-3); }
.step-no {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  min-width: 34px; height: 27px; padding: 0 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-2); color: var(--grey-2);
  transition: background .3s var(--ease), color .3s, border-color .3s;
}
.step.in .step-no { background: var(--orange); border-color: var(--orange); color: var(--ink); }
.step h3 { transition: color .25s; }
.step:hover h3 { color: var(--orange); }

/* ---------- specs table ---------- */
.specs tbody tr { position: relative; }
.specs tbody tr::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 50%;
  width: 2px; height: 58%;
  background: var(--orange);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scaleY(0);
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.specs tbody tr:hover::before { transform: translateY(-50%) scaleY(1); }
.cell-format { transition: color .2s, letter-spacing .3s var(--ease); }
.specs tbody tr:hover .cell-format { color: #fff; letter-spacing: -.035em; }

/* ---------- band ---------- */
.band { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.band::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg, rgba(13, 14, 15, .1) 0 12px, transparent 12px 26px);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform .8s var(--ease);
}
.band:hover::after { transform: translateX(0); }
.band > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ---------- form focus glow ---------- */
input:focus, select:focus, textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--orange);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 90, 0, .14);
}
label.field:focus-within > span { color: var(--orange); }

/* ---------- footer ghost word ---------- */
footer.site {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 58px; padding-bottom: 58px;
}
footer.site::after {
  content: 'VALENCE';
  position: absolute; right: -0.5%; bottom: -0.42em; z-index: 0;
  font-weight: 900; font-size: clamp(52px, 10.5vw, 148px);
  line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -.03em; white-space: nowrap;
  color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, .055);
  pointer-events: none;
}
footer.site > span { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ---------- reveal variants ---------- */
.rv-l { transform: translateX(-30px); }
.rv-r { transform: translateX(30px); }
.rv-scale { transform: scale(.93); }

/* ---------- opener atmosphere ---------- */
.opener-sticky::before { animation: gridDrift 120s linear infinite; }
@keyframes gridDrift { from { background-position: 0 0; } to { background-position: 68px 68px; } }

.spotlight {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none; mix-blend-mode: screen;
  background: radial-gradient(560px circle at var(--sx, 50%) var(--sy, 50%), rgba(255, 122, 51, .17), transparent 62%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .5s ease;
}

/* ---------- responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .ghost { font-size: 78px; top: 60px; }
  .work-media img, .tile-media img { scale: 1; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .head-group { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 5px; }
  .boot-tag { left: 22px; }
  .marquee-2 { transform: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .work-body { flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; align-items: flex-start; }
  .ghost { font-size: 64px; top: 90px; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .noise, .boot, .spotlight { display: none !important; }
  .ghost { transform: none !important; }
  .work-media img, .tile-media img { scale: 1 !important; }
  .process::before { background: var(--orange); }
}

/* ============================================================
   V6 — OPENER: INFOGRAPHIC EXPLODED-LAYER VIEW
   The real sign pulled into its layers, each labeled with
   specs and a dimension callout — a technical exploded diagram.
   ============================================================ */
.opener { height: 460vh; background: var(--ink-0); }

.opener-sticky {
  position: sticky; top: 0;
  height: 100vh; min-height: 620px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(320px, 34%) 1fr;
  background: var(--ink-0);
}
.opener-sticky::before { display: none; } /* the infographic brings its own backdrop */

.info-col {
  position: relative; z-index: 6;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  padding: 0 clamp(24px, 3.6vw, 56px);
}
.opener-copy { max-width: 460px; }
.opener-copy h1 { margin-top: 26px; }
.opener-copy .lede { margin-top: 24px; font-size: 17px; }

/* ---------- the stage ---------- */
.infog-stage {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  perspective: 1500px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 72px);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 clamp(16px, 2vw, 40px);
}
/* technical grid backdrop with a soft radial falloff */
.infog-stage::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 64px 64px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(680px circle at 50% 46%, #000 20%, transparent 72%);
          mask-image: radial-gradient(680px circle at 50% 46%, #000 20%, transparent 72%);
}
.infog-stage::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(560px 420px at 50% 40%, rgba(255,90,0,.10), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---------- the 3D sign ---------- */
.sign3d {
  position: relative; flex: 0 1 auto;
  width: min(540px, 38vw); height: min(640px, 82vh);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transform: translateX(-6%) rotateX(24deg) rotateZ(-2deg);
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease);
}
/* exploded layers: each pushed apart in Y + Z so they read as separate parts */
.layer {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%;
  transform-origin: center;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  transition: transform .7s var(--ease), opacity .5s var(--ease), filter .5s var(--ease);
  filter: saturate(.6) brightness(.86);
}
.layer-tag {
  position: absolute; pointer-events: none;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 9.5px; letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--grey);
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.6);
}
.layer.on { filter: saturate(1) brightness(1.15); z-index: 5; }

/* base exploded offsets per layer — wide vertical throw + depth, slight x stagger */
.l-standoffs { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translate(-14px, -200px) translateZ(170px); }
.l-panel     { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translate(6px, -70px)   translateZ(-60px); }
.l-print     { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translate(10px, 80px)   translateZ(50px); }
.l-letters   { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translate(-8px, 220px)  translateZ(180px); }

/* active layer lifts + brightens (keeps its exploded slot, deeper Z) */
.l-standoffs.on { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translate(-14px, -200px) translateZ(250px); }
.l-panel.on     { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translate(6px, -70px)    translateZ(40px); }
.l-print.on     { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translate(10px, 80px)    translateZ(140px); }
.l-letters.on   { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translate(-8px, 220px)   translateZ(260px); }

/* --- L1 standoffs --- */
.l-standoffs { width: 500px; height: 300px; }
.bar {
  position: absolute; width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 3px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, #e6e6e6, #9a9ca0 60%, #6a6c70);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.55), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.25);
}
.bar.tl { top: 12px; left: 12px; }
.bar.tr { top: 12px; right: 12px; }
.bar.bl { bottom: 12px; left: 12px; }
.bar.br { bottom: 12px; right: 12px; }
.l-standoffs .layer-tag { top: -26px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }

/* --- L2 charcoal panel --- */
.l-panel { width: 500px; height: 300px; }
.panel-face {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, #34363a 0%, #26282c 55%, #1f2125 100%);
  border: 1px solid #4a4d52;
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.5),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.panel-face::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 7px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05); border-radius: 3px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.l-panel .layer-tag { top: -24px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }

/* --- L3 printed orange band --- */
.l-print { width: 460px; height: 130px; }
.print-band {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  height: 96px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ff6a1a 0%, var(--orange) 45%, #e64f00 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.2);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.35), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border-radius: 2px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.mark { filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.3)); }
.l-print .layer-tag { top: -24px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }

/* --- L4 dimensional letters --- */
.l-letters { width: 460px; height: 130px; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.letters {
  display: block; width: 100%; text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(48px, 6vw, 84px); letter-spacing: -.02em;
  color: var(--bone);
  /* raised dimensional look: crisp stacked shadow = the acrylic depth */
  text-shadow:
    0 1px 0 #fff,
    0 2px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.35),
    0 5px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.55),
    0 9px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.5),
    0 14px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
}
.l-letters .layer-tag { top: -30px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }

/* floor shadow under the exploded stack */
.floor-shadow {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 4%;
  width: 44%; height: 30px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: radial-gradient(50% 50% at 50% 50%, rgba(0,0,0,.5), transparent 72%);
  filter: blur(6px);
}

/* ---------- infographic legend (right) ---------- */
.infog-col {
  position: relative; z-index: 7;
  flex: 0 0 300px; max-width: 300px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 34px;
  padding: 8px 0;
}
.dim {
  position: relative;
  opacity: 1; transform: none;
  padding-left: 30px;
  transition: opacity .4s var(--ease);
}
.dim .dim-no {
  display: block; font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .2em; color: var(--orange);
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.dim .dim-name {
  display: block; margin-top: 7px;
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 22px; color: #fff; letter-spacing: -.02em;
  transition: color .4s;
}
.dim .dim-spec {
  display: block; margin-top: 6px;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--grey-2);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.dim .leader {
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 10px;
  width: 22px; height: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,90,0,.55);
}
.dim .leader::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; right: -4px; top: -3.5px;
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--orange);
}
/* resting state slightly muted so the active one pops */
.dim:not(.on) { opacity: .5; }
.dim:not(.on) .dim-name { color: var(--grey-2); }
.dim.on { opacity: 1; }
.dim.on .dim-name { color: #fff; }
.dim.on .dim-no { transform: scale(1.3); }
.dim.on .leader { width: 30px; border-color: var(--orange); }

/* ---------- responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .opener { height: auto; }
  .opener-sticky {
    position: relative; grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    height: auto; min-height: 0; overflow: visible;
  }
  .info-col { padding: 60px var(--pad) 18px; }
  .opener-copy { max-width: none; }
  .infog-stage { min-height: 520px; }
  .sign3d { width: min(560px, 90%); }
  .dim { position: static; display: none; }
  .floor-shadow, .rail { display: none; }
  .scroll-hint { display: none !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .infog-stage { min-height: 420px; overflow: visible; }
  .sign3d { transform: rotateX(20deg) rotateZ(-2deg); }
  .l-standoffs { width: 420px; height: 250px; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translate(-8px, -110px) translateZ(90px); }
  .l-panel     { width: 420px; height: 250px; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translate(4px, -36px) translateZ(-30px); }
  .l-print     { width: 400px; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translate(6px, 44px) translateZ(30px); }
  .l-letters   { width: 400px; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translate(-4px, 120px) translateZ(100px); }
  .letters { font-size: 44px; }
}



/* ============================================================
   V7 — opener motion is JS-driven (continuous assembly → explode).
   Static CSS explode offsets stay as the no-JS fallback only.
   ============================================================ */
.sign3d { transition: none; will-change: transform; }
.layer-tag { opacity: 0; }
html.rm-static .layer-tag { opacity: 1; }
.layer.on { filter: none; }

/* ============================================================
   V8 — OPENER BUILD SEQUENCE (replaces the exploded diagram)
   ============================================================ */
.bs-stage {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  flex: 1 1 auto; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  min-height: 100%;
  perspective: 1500px; perspective-origin: 50% 46%;
}
.bs-stage::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  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: 74px 74px;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(720px circle at 50% 46%, #000 15%, transparent 74%);
          mask-image: radial-gradient(720px circle at 50% 46%, #000 15%, transparent 74%);
}
.bs-scene {
  position: relative;
  width: min(560px, 40vw); height: min(420px, 56vh);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform;
}
.bs-part {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%;
  width: 520px; height: 300px;
  margin: -150px 0 0 -260px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
}
.bs-backer {
  background: linear-gradient(158deg, #2b2f33 0%, #1e2225 62%, #171a1d 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.55), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}
.bs-frame {
  border: 11px solid #40454a;
  border-top-color: #4d5359; border-bottom-color: #33383d;
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 26px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
}
.bs-led {
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, #ff8a3d 2px, rgba(255,90,0,.18) 3px, transparent 3.6px);
  background-size: 42px 42px; background-position: 21px 21px;
  filter: saturate(1.1);
}
.bs-face {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(232,230,225,.16), rgba(232,230,225,.07) 55%, rgba(232,230,225,.13));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 46px rgba(0,0,0,.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(3px); backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
}
.bs-print { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.bs-band {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 26px;
  width: 82%; height: 58%;
  background: var(--orange);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  padding: 0 34px;
}
.bs-band b {
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 52px; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
}
.bs-sweep {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%;
  width: 520px; height: 300px; margin: -150px 0 0 -260px;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 34%, rgba(255,255,255,.5) 50%, transparent 66%);
  mix-blend-mode: screen; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 60;
}
.bs-floor {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 8%;
  width: 46%; height: 34px; transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0,0,0,.62), transparent 72%);
  filter: blur(9px); opacity: .3;
}

/* step legend */
.bs-steps {
  list-style: none; margin: 40px 0 0; padding: 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  max-width: 420px;
}
.bs-steps li {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 42px 1fr; align-items: baseline;
  gap: 4px 16px; padding: 13px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  opacity: .34; transition: opacity .35s var(--ease);
}
.bs-steps li.on { opacity: 1; }
.bs-steps li.done { opacity: .62; }
.bs-steps b {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .18em; color: var(--orange);
}
.bs-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 20px; color: #fff; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.bs-spec {
  grid-column: 2; font-style: normal;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--grey-2);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .bs-stage { min-height: 460px; }
  .bs-scene { width: min(520px, 86vw); height: 340px; }
  .bs-steps { max-width: none; margin-top: 28px; }
  .bs-steps .bs-spec { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .bs-part, .bs-sweep { width: 400px; height: 230px; margin: -115px 0 0 -200px; }
  .bs-band b { font-size: 38px; }
  .bs-steps li { padding: 10px 0; }
  .bs-name { font-size: 17px; }
}

/* the left column stacks normally — the copy used to be absolute, which let the
   step list render behind the headline */
.opener .info-col {
  flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: center;
}
.opener .opener-copy {
  position: static; left: auto; right: auto; top: auto; bottom: auto;
  max-width: 520px;
}
.opener .bs-steps { margin-top: clamp(20px, 3vh, 40px); width: 100%; }
@media (max-height: 820px) {
  .opener .bs-steps li { padding: 9px 0; }
  .opener .bs-steps .bs-spec { display: none; }
  .opener .bs-name { font-size: 17px; }
  .opener-copy .lede { margin-top: 16px; font-size: 15.5px; }
}
@media (max-height: 700px) {
  .opener .bs-steps { display: none; }
}

/* item 05 — the printed graphic now covers the whole sign face, dull until the
   final beat when it lights up (replaces the light-sweep flourish) */
.bs-print .bs-band {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  gap: clamp(16px, 4%, 34px);
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 6%;
  background: var(--orange);
  box-shadow: none;
}
.bs-print .bs-band b { font-size: clamp(30px, 3.2vw, 58px); }
.bs-sweep { display: none; }

/* the opener's progress rail runs vertically down the stage edge instead of
   cutting across the left info panel */
.opener .rail {
  left: auto; right: clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 30px);
  top: 24%; bottom: 24%;
  width: 2px; height: auto;
  background: var(--line);
}
.opener .rail i { width: 100%; height: 0; }
.opener .rail-ticks {
  left: auto; right: clamp(16px, 1.6vw, 30px);
  top: 24%; bottom: 24%;
  width: 2px; height: auto;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: none; grid-template-rows: repeat(5, 1fr);
}
.opener .rail-ticks span {
  border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  height: auto; width: 7px; justify-self: end;
}
.opener .rail-ticks span:last-child { border: 0; }
.opener .scroll-hint {
  left: auto; right: clamp(44px, 4vw, 62px); bottom: 34px;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .opener .rail, .opener .rail-ticks { display: none; }
}