/* =========================================================
   ALPHA GROUP — 2026 design system
   Premium / clean / construction-enterprise
   Scope: all .alpha-* classnames; tokens on :root.
   ========================================================= */

/* ----- 1. Design tokens ------------------------------------ */
:root {
  /* Palette */
  --alpha-bg: #ffffff;
  --alpha-surface: #fafafa;
  --alpha-surface-2: #f3f4f6;
  --alpha-ink: #0f1419;
  --alpha-ink-soft: #1f2937;
  --alpha-ink-muted: #6b7280;
  --alpha-border: #e5e7eb;
  --alpha-accent: #c9a875;
  --alpha-accent-dark: #a88858;
  --alpha-accent-soft: #f5efe3;
  --alpha-deep: #1e3a5f;
  --alpha-overlay-strong: rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.62);
  --alpha-overlay-soft: rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.28);

  /* Type */
  --alpha-font-display: 'Manrope', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --alpha-font-body: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --alpha-font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', ui-monospace, 'SFMono-Regular', Menlo, monospace;

  /* Scale (1.25 ratio) */
  --fs-xs: 0.75rem;
  --fs-sm: 0.875rem;
  --fs-base: 1rem;
  --fs-md: 1.125rem;
  --fs-lg: 1.25rem;
  --fs-xl: 1.5625rem;
  --fs-2xl: 1.953rem;
  --fs-3xl: 2.441rem;
  --fs-4xl: 3.052rem;
  --fs-5xl: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 3.815rem);
  --fs-6xl: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 4.768rem);

  /* Spacing (8px base) */
  --sp-1: 0.25rem; --sp-2: 0.5rem;  --sp-3: 0.75rem; --sp-4: 1rem;
  --sp-5: 1.5rem;  --sp-6: 2rem;    --sp-7: 3rem;    --sp-8: 4rem;
  --sp-9: 6rem;    --sp-10: 8rem;   --sp-11: 12rem;

  /* Layout */
  --alpha-container: 1280px;
  --alpha-container-pad: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem);

  /* Radius */
  --r-sm: 0.25rem; --r-md: 0.5rem; --r-lg: 1rem; --r-full: 9999px;

  /* Elevation */
  --sh-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.05);
  --sh-md: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.08);
  --sh-lg: 0 16px 48px rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.12);
  --sh-focus: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.4);

  /* Motion */
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-soft: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --t-fast: 180ms;
  --t-base: 280ms;
  --t-slow: 600ms;
}

@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;
  }
}

/* ----- 2. Modern reset (scoped lightly) -------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
img, picture, svg, video { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }

/* ----- 3. Base typography (Alpha scope) -------------------- */
.alpha-root,
.alpha-root * {
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-body);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}
.alpha-root {
  color: var(--alpha-ink);
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.alpha-root h1, .alpha-root h2, .alpha-root h3,
.alpha-root .alpha-display {
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  /* NOTE: no `color` set here on purpose. Headings inherit from their parent
     so sections with dark backgrounds (hero, fp-card, future CTA / footer)
     can set color:#fff on the wrapper and have all headings follow.
     Light-background sections use `.alpha-section-title { color: var(--alpha-ink) }`
     or set color explicitly on the card class. */
}

/* ----- 4. Container + grid utilities ----------------------- */
.alpha-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--alpha-container);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--alpha-container-pad);
}
.alpha-section {
  padding-block: clamp(var(--sp-7), 8vw, var(--sp-10));
}
.alpha-grid { display: grid; gap: var(--sp-6); }
.alpha-flex { display: flex; gap: var(--sp-4); }

/* ----- 5. Buttons ------------------------------------------ */
.alpha-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  padding: 0.95rem 1.75rem;
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    background-color var(--t-base) var(--ease-soft),
    border-color var(--t-base) var(--ease-soft),
    color var(--t-base) var(--ease-soft),
    transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-out);
  will-change: transform;
}
.alpha-btn:focus-visible { outline: none; box-shadow: var(--sh-focus); }
.alpha-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.alpha-btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }
.alpha-btn svg { width: 1.1em; height: 1.1em; transition: transform var(--t-base) var(--ease-out); }
.alpha-btn:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

.alpha-btn--primary {
  background: var(--alpha-accent);
  color: var(--alpha-ink);
  border-color: var(--alpha-accent);
}
.alpha-btn--primary:hover {
  background: var(--alpha-accent-dark);
  border-color: var(--alpha-accent-dark);
  color: #fff;
}
.alpha-btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}
.alpha-btn--ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

/* ===========================================================
   HERO SECTION
   =========================================================== */
.alpha-hero {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  min-height: clamp(560px, 90vh, 880px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #fff;
  /* Premium fallback when no hero image is set: layered dark gradient + faint dot grid */
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 25% 30%, rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.12), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 70%, rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.35), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0f1419 0%, #1a1f29 45%, #0f1419 100%);
}
.alpha-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.alpha-hero__media,
.alpha-hero__media img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 0;
}
.alpha-hero__media img {
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transform: scale(1.06);
  animation: alpha-hero-zoom 18s ease-out forwards;
}
@keyframes alpha-hero-zoom {
  to { transform: scale(1); }
}

.alpha-hero__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.78) 0%, rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.45) 55%, rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.55) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.6) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

.alpha-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  /* Top: clear header height + topbar + breathing buffer
     Bottom: keep generous space before stats / scroll indicator */
  padding-block-start: calc(var(--alpha-header-h) + var(--alpha-topbar-h) + var(--sp-7));
  padding-block-end: var(--sp-8);
  width: 100%;
}

.alpha-hero__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-5);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--alpha-accent);
  background: rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: alpha-hero-in 700ms var(--ease-out) 100ms forwards;
}
.alpha-hero__eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 0.5rem;
  height: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--alpha-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.2);
}

/* Hero title — uses .alpha-hero scope to win over .alpha-root h1 default ink color */
.alpha-hero .alpha-hero__title {
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-5);
  font-size: var(--fs-6xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #ffffff;
  /* No max-width here — each line (controlled by <br>) should stretch naturally
     to fit its content. Long Vietnamese phrases were wrapping when capped. */
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  animation: alpha-hero-in 800ms var(--ease-out) 250ms forwards;
}
/* On narrower viewports allow wrapping again so the title doesn't overflow */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .alpha-hero .alpha-hero__title { white-space: normal; }
}
.alpha-hero .alpha-hero__title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--alpha-accent);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.alpha-hero__lede {
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-7);
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  max-width: 52ch;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: alpha-hero-in 800ms var(--ease-out) 400ms forwards;
}

.alpha-hero__cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--sp-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-8);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: alpha-hero-in 800ms var(--ease-out) 550ms forwards;
}

/* Mini stats strip at bottom of hero — 4 cols desktop, 2 cols mobile */
.alpha-hero__stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--sp-6);
  padding-top: var(--sp-6);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  max-width: 920px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: alpha-hero-in 800ms var(--ease-out) 700ms forwards;
}
.alpha-hero__stat-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-3xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.alpha-hero__stat-num sup {
  font-size: 0.55em;
  color: var(--alpha-accent);
  margin-left: 0.15em;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.alpha-hero__stat-label {
  display: block;
  margin-top: var(--sp-2);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

/* Scroll indicator */
.alpha-hero__scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--sp-5);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 3;
  width: 28px;
  height: 44px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .alpha-hero__scroll { display: block; }
}
.alpha-hero__scroll::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 3px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--alpha-accent);
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  animation: alpha-scroll-bounce 1.8s var(--ease-soft) infinite;
}
@keyframes alpha-scroll-bounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, 0); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: translate(-50%, 12px); opacity: 0; }
}

@keyframes alpha-hero-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Mobile-first responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .alpha-hero { min-height: 600px; }
  .alpha-hero__title { font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 9vw, 3rem); }
  .alpha-hero__lede { font-size: var(--fs-md); }
  .alpha-hero__cta .alpha-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .alpha-hero__stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--sp-4); }
  .alpha-hero__stat-num { font-size: var(--fs-2xl); }
}

/* Override conflict guards — neutralize legacy h1 hiding from old template */
.alpha-root .agae-seo { display: none !important; }

/* ===========================================================
   HEADER  ·  Alpha 2026 — v2 (Premium architecture studio)
   States:
     default          → translucent white, dark text          (inner pages)
     .is-transparent  → fully transparent over hero, white    (front page top)
     .is-scrolled     → frosted white + soft shadow + compact (after scroll)
   =========================================================== */
:root {
  --alpha-header-h:          112px;  /* tall default — big logo + breathing */
  --alpha-header-h-scrolled: 84px;   /* compact mode after scroll */
  --alpha-topbar-h:          44px;
  --alpha-header-pad-x:      clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  :root {
    --alpha-header-h:          78px;
    --alpha-header-h-scrolled: 68px;
    --alpha-topbar-h:          0px;
  }
}

body { padding-top: calc(var(--alpha-header-h) + var(--alpha-topbar-h)); }
body.alpha-has-transparent-header { padding-top: 0; }

.alpha-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  color: var(--alpha-ink);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.05);
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-body);
  transition:
    background-color 360ms var(--ease-soft),
    backdrop-filter 360ms var(--ease-soft),
    box-shadow 360ms var(--ease-soft),
    border-color 360ms var(--ease-soft),
    color 280ms var(--ease-soft),
    transform 360ms var(--ease-soft);
}
.alpha-header.is-transparent {
  background: transparent;
  backdrop-filter: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  border-bottom-color: transparent;
  color: #fff;
}
.alpha-header.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(24px);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.04);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px -12px rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.10);
  color: var(--alpha-ink);
}
.alpha-header.is-hidden { transform: translateY(-100%); }

/* ----- Top bar ------------------------------------------- */
.alpha-header__topbar {
  height: var(--alpha-topbar-h);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  background: rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.94);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: height 360ms var(--ease-soft), opacity 280ms var(--ease-soft);
}
.alpha-header.is-scrolled .alpha-header__topbar {
  height: 0;
  border-bottom-width: 0;
  opacity: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .alpha-header__topbar { display: none; }
}
.alpha-header__topbar-inner {
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--sp-5);
  padding-inline: var(--alpha-header-pad-x);
}
.alpha-header__topbar ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}
.alpha-header__topbar li { margin: 0; line-height: 1; }
.alpha-header__topbar a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 200ms var(--ease-soft);
}
.alpha-header__topbar a:hover { color: var(--alpha-accent); }
.alpha-header__topbar svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--alpha-accent); opacity: 0.85; }
.alpha-header__topbar a:hover svg { opacity: 1; }

/* Address (currently disabled in template) */
.alpha-header__topbar-address {
  max-width: 360px;
  min-width: 0;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.alpha-header__topbar-address span {
  display: inline-block;
  max-width: 100%;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  vertical-align: middle;
}
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .alpha-header__topbar-address { max-width: 240px; }
}

/* Social icon strip */
.alpha-header__topbar-socials {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  margin-left: 0.25rem;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.alpha-header__topbar-socials a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  transition: color 200ms var(--ease-soft), background 200ms var(--ease-soft), transform 240ms var(--ease-out);
}
.alpha-header__topbar-socials a:hover {
  color: var(--alpha-accent);
  background: rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.alpha-header__topbar-socials svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; color: currentColor; opacity: 1; }

/* ----- Main bar ------------------------------------------ */
.alpha-header__bar {
  height: var(--alpha-header-h);
  transition: height 360ms var(--ease-soft);
}
.alpha-header.is-scrolled .alpha-header__bar { height: var(--alpha-header-h-scrolled); }
.alpha-header__bar-inner {
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-6);
  padding-inline: var(--alpha-header-pad-x);
  max-width: none;
}
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .alpha-header__bar-inner { gap: var(--sp-7); }
}

/* ----- Brand — bigger, more presence --------------------- */
.alpha-header__brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  max-height: 100px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}
.alpha-header__brand img,
.alpha-header__brand svg,
.alpha-header__brand .custom-logo,
.alpha-header__brand .custom-logo-link img {
  display: block;
  max-height: 84px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: max-height 360ms var(--ease-soft), opacity 280ms var(--ease-soft);
}
.alpha-header.is-scrolled .alpha-header__brand img,
.alpha-header.is-scrolled .alpha-header__brand svg,
.alpha-header.is-scrolled .alpha-header__brand .custom-logo,
.alpha-header.is-scrolled .alpha-header__brand .custom-logo-link img {
  max-height: 64px;
}
/* Mobile header is shorter — cap the logo so it never crowds the bar */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .alpha-header__brand { max-height: 68px; }
  .alpha-header__brand img,
  .alpha-header__brand svg,
  .alpha-header__brand .custom-logo,
  .alpha-header__brand .custom-logo-link img { max-height: 58px; }
  .alpha-header.is-scrolled .alpha-header__brand img,
  .alpha-header.is-scrolled .alpha-header__brand svg,
  .alpha-header.is-scrolled .alpha-header__brand .custom-logo,
  .alpha-header.is-scrolled .alpha-header__brand .custom-logo-link img { max-height: 50px; }
}
.alpha-header__brand-fallback {
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: inherit;
}
.alpha-header__brand-fallback span { color: var(--alpha-accent); }

/* ----- Desktop nav — premium construction enterprise ----- */
.alpha-header__nav { display: none; }
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .alpha-header__nav {
    display: flex;
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: flex-start;       /* Left-align next to logo — construction enterprise layout */
    margin-left: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  }
  .alpha-header__nav > ul,
  .alpha-header__nav .menu {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0; padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.125rem;
  }
  .alpha-header__nav li { position: relative; margin: 0; }
  .alpha-header__nav a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.75rem 0.9rem;
    font-family: var(--alpha-font-display);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: color 280ms var(--ease-soft);
    position: relative;
  }
  /* Underline accent — grows from left under the text */
  .alpha-header__nav a::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0.9rem;
    bottom: 0.45rem;
    width: 0;
    height: 1.5px;
    background: var(--alpha-accent);
    transition: width 380ms var(--ease-out);
  }
  .alpha-header__nav a:hover { color: var(--alpha-accent); }
  .alpha-header__nav a:hover::before { width: 1.4rem; }
  .alpha-header__nav .current-menu-item > a,
  .alpha-header__nav .current_page_item > a,
  .alpha-header__nav .current-menu-parent > a { color: var(--alpha-accent); }
  .alpha-header__nav .current-menu-item > a::before,
  .alpha-header__nav .current_page_item > a::before { width: 1.4rem; }

  /* Caret on items that have a submenu */
  .alpha-header__nav .menu-item-has-children > a::after {
    content: '';
    width: 6px; height: 6px;
    margin-left: 0.4rem;
    border-right: 1.5px solid currentColor;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid currentColor;
    transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(-2px);
    opacity: 0.6;
    transition: transform 280ms var(--ease-soft), opacity 200ms;
  }
  .alpha-header__nav .menu-item-has-children:hover > a::after {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: rotate(225deg) translate(-1px, -1px);
  }

  /* Submenu dropdown — premium card */
  .alpha-header__nav .sub-menu,
  .alpha-header__nav .children {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% - 0.15rem);
    left: -0.5rem;
    min-width: 260px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    list-style: none;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--alpha-ink);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.04);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--alpha-accent);
    border-radius: 2px;
    box-shadow: 0 28px 60px -16px rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.18), 0 0 0 1px rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.02);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(8px);
    transition: opacity 320ms var(--ease-soft), transform 320ms var(--ease-soft), visibility 320ms;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .alpha-header__nav li:hover > .sub-menu,
  .alpha-header__nav li:focus-within > .sub-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
  }
  .alpha-header__nav .sub-menu a {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: none;
    color: var(--alpha-ink);
  }
  .alpha-header__nav .sub-menu a::before,
  .alpha-header__nav .sub-menu a::after { display: none; }
  .alpha-header__nav .sub-menu a:hover {
    background: rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.06);
    color: var(--alpha-accent);
    padding-left: 1.75rem;
  }

  /* PDF menu item — show a small download icon prefix */
  .alpha-header__nav .alpha-profile-pdf > a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
  }
  .alpha-header__nav .alpha-profile-pdf > a::after {
    content: '';
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    background-color: currentColor;
    -webkit-mask-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23000' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'><path d='M21 15v4a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-4'/><polyline points='7 10 12 15 17 10'/><line x1='12' y1='15' x2='12' y2='3'/></svg>");
    mask-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23000' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'><path d='M21 15v4a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-4'/><polyline points='7 10 12 15 17 10'/><line x1='12' y1='15' x2='12' y2='3'/></svg>");
    -webkit-mask-repeat: no-repeat;
    mask-repeat: no-repeat;
    -webkit-mask-position: center;
    mask-position: center;
    -webkit-mask-size: contain;
    mask-size: contain;
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: opacity 240ms, transform 320ms var(--ease-out);
    margin-left: auto;
  }
  .alpha-header__nav .alpha-profile-pdf > a:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(2px);
  }
}
/* Mobile drawer — same PDF icon treatment */
.alpha-mobile-drawer__nav .alpha-profile-pdf > a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}
.alpha-mobile-drawer__nav .alpha-profile-pdf > a::after {
  content: '';
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  background-color: currentColor;
  -webkit-mask-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23000' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'><path d='M21 15v4a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-4'/><polyline points='7 10 12 15 17 10'/><line x1='12' y1='15' x2='12' y2='3'/></svg>");
  mask-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23000' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'><path d='M21 15v4a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-4'/><polyline points='7 10 12 15 17 10'/><line x1='12' y1='15' x2='12' y2='3'/></svg>");
  -webkit-mask-repeat: no-repeat;
  mask-repeat: no-repeat;
  -webkit-mask-position: center;
  mask-position: center;
  -webkit-mask-size: contain;
  mask-size: contain;
  opacity: 0.55;
  margin-left: auto;
}

/* ----- Right actions ------------------------------------- */
.alpha-header__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.alpha-header__icon-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  color: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 220ms var(--ease-soft), border-color 220ms var(--ease-soft), color 220ms;
}
.alpha-header__icon-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.04);
  color: var(--alpha-accent);
}
.alpha-header.is-transparent .alpha-header__icon-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #fff;
}
.alpha-header__icon-btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

/* ----- Hotline — prominent click-to-call ----------------- */
.alpha-header__hotline {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 1.1rem 0.3rem 0.3rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  position: relative;
  transition: color 240ms var(--ease-soft);
}
.alpha-header__hotline::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 50%;
  width: 1px;
  height: 32px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.1);
  transition: background 320ms var(--ease-soft);
}
.alpha-header.is-transparent .alpha-header__hotline::after { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16); }

.alpha-header__hotline-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  color: var(--alpha-accent);
  background: rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.12);
  transition:
    background 280ms var(--ease-soft),
    color 280ms var(--ease-soft),
    transform 360ms var(--ease-spring);
}
.alpha-header.is-transparent .alpha-header__hotline-icon { background: rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.18); }
.alpha-header__hotline-icon svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.alpha-header__hotline:hover .alpha-header__hotline-icon {
  background: var(--alpha-accent);
  color: #fff;
  transform: rotate(-12deg) scale(1.05);
}

.alpha-header__hotline-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.1;
  text-align: left;
}
.alpha-header__hotline-label {
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-display);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: currentColor;
  opacity: 0.55;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.alpha-header__hotline-num {
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-display);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: currentColor;
  transition: color 240ms var(--ease-soft);
}
.alpha-header__hotline:hover .alpha-header__hotline-num { color: var(--alpha-accent); }

@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .alpha-header__hotline { display: inline-flex; }
}

/* ----- CTA — premium gradient pill ----------------------- */
.alpha-header__cta {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.55rem;
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-display);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4b88a 0%, #c9a875 55%, #b8945e 100%);
  border: 0;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.25);
  transition: box-shadow 360ms var(--ease-soft), transform 360ms var(--ease-out), color 280ms;
}
.alpha-header__cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b8945e 0%, #8d6f3f 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 360ms var(--ease-soft);
}
.alpha-header__cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.42);
  color: #fff;
}
.alpha-header__cta:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.alpha-header__cta:active { transform: translateY(0); }
.alpha-header__cta svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  transition: transform 360ms var(--ease-out);
}
.alpha-header__cta:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .alpha-header__cta { display: inline-flex; }
}

/* Hamburger button (mobile) */
.alpha-header__menu-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
@media (min-width: 992px) { .alpha-header__menu-toggle { display: none; } }
.alpha-header__menu-toggle .bars {
  position: relative;
  width: 22px;
  height: 14px;
  display: inline-block;
}
.alpha-header__menu-toggle .bars span {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: currentColor;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  transition: transform 320ms var(--ease-soft), opacity 200ms linear, width 320ms var(--ease-soft);
}
.alpha-header__menu-toggle .bars span:nth-child(1) { top: 0; width: 75%; }
.alpha-header__menu-toggle .bars span:nth-child(2) { top: 6px; }
.alpha-header__menu-toggle .bars span:nth-child(3) { top: 12px; width: 60%; }
.alpha-header__menu-toggle:hover .bars span:nth-child(1),
.alpha-header__menu-toggle:hover .bars span:nth-child(3) { width: 100%; }
.alpha-header__menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .bars span:nth-child(1) { top: 6px; width: 100%; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.alpha-header__menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .bars span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.alpha-header__menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .bars span:nth-child(3) { top: 6px; width: 100%; transform: rotate(-45deg); }

/* ----- Mobile drawer ------------------------------------ */
.alpha-mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: min(380px, 88vw);
  height: 100dvh;
  height: 100vh;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--alpha-ink);
  z-index: 200;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 400ms var(--ease-soft);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-lg);
  overflow-y: auto;
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-body);
}
.alpha-mobile-drawer.is-open { transform: translateX(0); }
.alpha-mobile-drawer__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--sp-4) var(--sp-5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--alpha-border);
}
.alpha-mobile-drawer__close {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  color: var(--alpha-ink);
}
.alpha-mobile-drawer__close:hover { background: var(--alpha-surface-2); }
.alpha-mobile-drawer__close svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.alpha-mobile-drawer__nav { padding: var(--sp-3) 0 var(--sp-5); flex: 1; }
.alpha-mobile-drawer__nav ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.alpha-mobile-drawer__nav li { margin: 0; }
.alpha-mobile-drawer__nav a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.05rem var(--sp-6);
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-display);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--alpha-ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.05);
  transition: color 240ms var(--ease-soft), background 240ms var(--ease-soft), padding-left 320ms var(--ease-out);
}
.alpha-mobile-drawer__nav a::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--alpha-accent);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  transition: width 320ms var(--ease-out);
}
.alpha-mobile-drawer__nav a:hover,
.alpha-mobile-drawer__nav .current-menu-item > a,
.alpha-mobile-drawer__nav .current_page_item > a {
  color: var(--alpha-accent);
  background: rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.04);
  padding-left: calc(var(--sp-6) + 1rem);
}
.alpha-mobile-drawer__nav a:hover::before,
.alpha-mobile-drawer__nav .current-menu-item > a::before,
.alpha-mobile-drawer__nav .current_page_item > a::before { width: 0.8rem; }
.alpha-mobile-drawer__nav .sub-menu a {
  padding-left: calc(var(--sp-6) + var(--sp-5));
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--alpha-ink-muted);
}
.alpha-mobile-drawer__nav .sub-menu a:hover { padding-left: calc(var(--sp-6) + var(--sp-5) + 0.75rem); }
.alpha-mobile-drawer__foot { padding: var(--sp-5); border-top: 1px solid var(--alpha-border); display: grid; gap: var(--sp-3); }
.alpha-mobile-drawer__foot .alpha-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
.alpha-mobile-drawer__contact { font-size: var(--fs-sm); color: var(--alpha-ink-muted); }
.alpha-mobile-drawer__contact a {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--sp-2);
  color: var(--alpha-ink); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;
}
.alpha-mobile-drawer__contact a:hover { color: var(--alpha-accent); }

/* Backdrop for drawer + search */
.alpha-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 150;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--t-base) var(--ease-soft), visibility var(--t-base);
}
.alpha-backdrop.is-active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }

/* ----- Search overlay ----------------------------------- */
.alpha-search-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 250;
  background: rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--t-base) var(--ease-soft), visibility var(--t-base);
  color: #fff;
  padding: var(--sp-5);
}
.alpha-search-overlay.is-open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.alpha-search-overlay__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--sp-5); right: var(--sp-5);
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  color: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.alpha-search-overlay__close:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); }
.alpha-search-overlay__form {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 720px;
}
.alpha-search-overlay__label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-display);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--alpha-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-3);
}
.alpha-search-overlay input[type="search"],
.alpha-search-overlay input[type="text"] {
  width: 100%;
  padding: var(--sp-3) 0;
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #fff;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--t-base);
}
.alpha-search-overlay input:focus { border-bottom-color: var(--alpha-accent); }
.alpha-search-overlay input::placeholder { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35); }
.alpha-search-overlay__hint {
  margin-top: var(--sp-4);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}
.alpha-search-overlay__hint kbd {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  margin: 0 0.15rem;
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-mono);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
}

/* Body lock when drawer/search is open */
body.alpha-no-scroll { overflow: hidden; }

/* ===========================================================
   SECTION HEAD  ·  shared eyebrow + title primitive
   =========================================================== */
.alpha-section-head {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.alpha-section-head--center {
  text-align: center;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.alpha-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-display);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--alpha-accent);
  background: rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  line-height: 1;
}
.alpha-eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 0.4rem;
  height: 0.4rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--alpha-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.18);
}

.alpha-section-title {
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-4);
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.022em;
  color: var(--alpha-ink);
}
.alpha-section-head .alpha-section-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  color: var(--alpha-accent);
}

.alpha-section-lede {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--alpha-ink-muted);
}

/* ===========================================================
   WHY-CHOOSE-US SECTION
   =========================================================== */
.alpha-why {
  position: relative;
  padding-block: clamp(4.5rem, 10vw, 8rem);
  background: var(--alpha-surface);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
/* Subtle blueprint-grid backdrop — barely visible, premium texture */
.alpha-why::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 0%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 0%, transparent 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Bronze + navy ambient glows in corners */
.alpha-why::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 15%, rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.10) 0, transparent 35%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 85%, rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.06) 0, transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.alpha-why__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ----- Card --------------------------------------------- */
.alpha-why-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.06);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition:
    transform 500ms var(--ease-out),
    box-shadow 500ms var(--ease-out),
    border-color 500ms var(--ease-out);
  /* Stagger entrance animation on page load */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  animation: alpha-card-in 800ms var(--ease-out) forwards;
  animation-delay: calc(var(--alpha-card-index, 0) * 140ms + 200ms);
}
@keyframes alpha-card-in {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Top accent line — bronze, full width, draws in on hover */
.alpha-why-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--alpha-accent) 0%, var(--alpha-accent-dark) 100%);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 600ms var(--ease-out);
  z-index: 2;
}
.alpha-why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px -18px rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.18), 0 0 0 1px rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.02);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.alpha-why-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Decorative outline index number (01, 02, 03) — top right */
.alpha-why-card__index {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.1rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.35);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 0;
  transition:
    color 500ms var(--ease-soft),
    -webkit-text-stroke-color 500ms var(--ease-soft),
    transform 800ms var(--ease-out);
}
.alpha-why-card:hover .alpha-why-card__index {
  color: rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.16);
  -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.6);
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg);
}

/* Icon container — gradient bronze rounded square */
.alpha-why-card__icon {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-5);
  border-radius: 14px;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4b88a 0%, var(--alpha-accent) 50%, var(--alpha-accent-dark) 100%);
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 24px -6px rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.45),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  transition: transform 500ms var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 500ms;
}
.alpha-why-card:hover .alpha-why-card__icon {
  transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow:
    0 16px 32px -6px rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.6),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}
.alpha-why-card__icon svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1));
}

/* Title */
.alpha-why-card__title {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-4);
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--alpha-ink);
}

/* Body text */
.alpha-why-card__body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-5);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--alpha-ink-muted);
}

/* Bottom accent line */
.alpha-why-card__divider {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  left: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  right: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--alpha-accent) 0%, rgba(201, 168, 117, 0) 100%);
  transform: scaleX(0.25);
  transform-origin: left;
  opacity: 0.5;
  transition: transform 600ms var(--ease-out), opacity 400ms;
}
.alpha-why-card:hover .alpha-why-card__divider {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Respect reduced-motion preference */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .alpha-why-card { animation: none; opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ===========================================================
   SECTION HEAD — split variant (title left, "view all" right)
   =========================================================== */
.alpha-section-head--split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  align-items: end;
  gap: var(--sp-5);
  max-width: none;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .alpha-section-head--split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
    text-align: left;
  }
}
.alpha-section-head--split .alpha-section-head__right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* "View all" link with sliding arrow */
.alpha-link-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-display);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--alpha-ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--alpha-ink);
  transition: color 240ms var(--ease-soft), border-color 240ms var(--ease-soft);
}
.alpha-link-arrow svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  transition: transform 360ms var(--ease-out);
}
.alpha-link-arrow:hover { color: var(--alpha-accent); border-bottom-color: var(--alpha-accent); }
.alpha-link-arrow:hover svg { transform: translateX(6px); }

/* ===========================================================
   FEATURED PROJECTS section
   =========================================================== */
.alpha-fp {
  position: relative;
  padding-block: clamp(4.5rem, 10vw, 8rem);
  background: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}

/* Filter chips row */
.alpha-fp__filters {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin: var(--sp-7) 0 var(--sp-6);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.alpha-fp__chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-display);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--alpha-ink);
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    color 240ms var(--ease-soft),
    background 240ms var(--ease-soft),
    border-color 240ms var(--ease-soft),
    transform 240ms var(--ease-out);
}
.alpha-fp__chip:hover {
  color: var(--alpha-accent);
  border-color: var(--alpha-accent);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.alpha-fp__chip.is-active {
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--alpha-ink);
  border-color: var(--alpha-ink);
}

/* Project grid */
.alpha-fp__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .alpha-fp__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

/* Card */
.alpha-fp-card {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--alpha-ink);
  isolation: isolate;
  /* Stagger entrance */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  animation: alpha-card-in 800ms var(--ease-out) forwards;
  animation-delay: calc(var(--alpha-card-index, 0) * 100ms + 200ms);
  transition:
    opacity 300ms var(--ease-soft),
    transform 360ms var(--ease-out),
    box-shadow 500ms var(--ease-out);
}
.alpha-fp-card.is-filter-hidden { display: none; }

.alpha-fp-card__media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.alpha-fp-card__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 1000ms var(--ease-out), filter 600ms var(--ease-soft);
}
.alpha-fp-card__media-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1f2937 0%, #0f1419 100%);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}
.alpha-fp-card__media-placeholder svg { width: 64px; height: 64px; }

/* Default gradient overlay (always visible, gentle) */
.alpha-fp-card__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.85) 0%, rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.4) 40%, rgba(15, 20, 25, 0) 65%);
  transition: background 500ms var(--ease-soft);
}

/* Meta block at bottom */
.alpha-fp-card__meta {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.alpha-fp-card__cat {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-display);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--alpha-accent);
  background: rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  transform: translateY(8px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 320ms var(--ease-soft), transform 360ms var(--ease-out);
}
.alpha-fp-card__title {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  /* Clamp to 2 lines */
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.alpha-fp-card__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-display);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--alpha-accent);
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: max-height 360ms var(--ease-soft), opacity 320ms var(--ease-soft), transform 360ms var(--ease-out);
}
.alpha-fp-card__cta svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; transition: transform 360ms var(--ease-out); }

/* Hover state */
.alpha-fp-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -16px rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.4); }
.alpha-fp-card:hover .alpha-fp-card__media img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.alpha-fp-card:hover .alpha-fp-card__overlay {
  background:
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.92) 0%, rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.55) 60%, rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.2) 100%);
}
.alpha-fp-card:hover .alpha-fp-card__cat {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.alpha-fp-card:hover .alpha-fp-card__cta {
  max-height: 60px;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.alpha-fp-card:hover .alpha-fp-card__cta svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Card focus ring (accessibility) */
.alpha-fp-card:focus-visible {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-focus), 0 30px 60px -16px rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.4);
}

/* Smooth filter transitions on item show/hide */
.alpha-fp-card[data-alpha-filter-item] {
  transition:
    opacity 280ms var(--ease-soft),
    transform 360ms var(--ease-out),
    box-shadow 500ms var(--ease-out);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .alpha-fp-card { animation: none; opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ===========================================================
   INTRO / WELCOME section
   =========================================================== */
.alpha-intro {
  position: relative;
  padding-block: clamp(4.5rem, 10vw, 8rem);
  background: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
/* Decorative architectural blueprint — corner glow */
.alpha-intro::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 70%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.alpha-intro::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 70%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.alpha-intro__head { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Intro paragraph — generous max-width, premium line-height */
.alpha-intro__body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.0625rem);
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--alpha-ink-muted);
  text-align: center;
}
.alpha-intro__body strong,
.alpha-intro__body b {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--alpha-ink);
}
.alpha-intro__body em,
.alpha-intro__body i {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.15em;
  color: var(--alpha-accent);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}

/* ----- Tiles grid ---------------------------------------- */
.alpha-intro__tiles {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .alpha-intro__tiles { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* Tile — premium service card */
.alpha-intro-tile {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  background: var(--alpha-ink);
  aspect-ratio: 5 / 3;
  /* Stagger entrance */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  animation: alpha-card-in 800ms var(--ease-out) forwards;
  animation-delay: calc(var(--alpha-card-index, 0) * 140ms + 250ms);
  transition: box-shadow 600ms var(--ease-out);
}
.alpha-intro-tile:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 32px 70px -18px rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.4);
}
.alpha-intro-tile:focus-visible {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-focus), 0 32px 70px -18px rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.4);
}

/* Media */
.alpha-intro-tile__media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.alpha-intro-tile__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 1400ms var(--ease-out), filter 800ms var(--ease-soft);
  filter: saturate(1) brightness(0.95);
}
.alpha-intro-tile:hover .alpha-intro-tile__media img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: saturate(1.1) brightness(1);
}

.alpha-intro-tile__placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1f2937 0%, #0f1419 100%);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}
.alpha-intro-tile__placeholder svg { width: 80px; height: 80px; }

/* Dark overlay gradient (always visible, grows on hover) */
.alpha-intro-tile__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.88) 0%, rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.4) 45%, rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.08) 80%);
  transition: background 600ms var(--ease-soft);
}
.alpha-intro-tile:hover .alpha-intro-tile__overlay {
  background:
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.95) 0%, rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.55) 55%, rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.25) 100%);
}

/* Bronze decorative rule — diagonal line in top-right of media */
.alpha-intro-tile__rule {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  width: 64px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--alpha-accent);
  z-index: 2;
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform 600ms var(--ease-out), width 600ms var(--ease-out);
}
.alpha-intro-tile:hover .alpha-intro-tile__rule {
  width: 96px;
  transform: rotate(0deg);
}

/* Content (bottom-aligned) */
.alpha-intro-tile__content {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.alpha-intro-tile__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.alpha-intro-tile__index {
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-display);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--alpha-accent);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.45);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
}
.alpha-intro-tile__tag {
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-display);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.alpha-intro-tile__title {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.4vw, 1.875rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  max-width: 26ch;
  transition: transform 500ms var(--ease-out);
}
.alpha-intro-tile:hover .alpha-intro-tile__title {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.alpha-intro-tile__arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  color: #ffffff;
  background: transparent;
  transition: background 360ms var(--ease-soft), border-color 360ms, transform 500ms var(--ease-out), color 360ms;
}
.alpha-intro-tile__arrow svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  transition: transform 360ms var(--ease-out);
}
.alpha-intro-tile:hover .alpha-intro-tile__arrow {
  background: var(--alpha-accent);
  border-color: var(--alpha-accent);
  color: var(--alpha-ink);
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.alpha-intro-tile:hover .alpha-intro-tile__arrow svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .alpha-intro-tile { animation: none; opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ===========================================================
   PARTNERS / CLIENTS section — auto-marquee
   =========================================================== */
.alpha-partners {
  position: relative;
  padding-block: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6.5rem);
  background: var(--alpha-surface);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.alpha-partners::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at center, transparent 0%, var(--alpha-surface) 75%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(45deg,
      rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.03) 0,
      rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.03) 1px,
      transparent 1px,
      transparent 16px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.alpha-partners > .alpha-container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Marquee viewport — fades at the edges for premium look */
.alpha-partners__marquee {
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    transparent 0%,
    #000 8%,
    #000 92%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    transparent 0%,
    #000 8%,
    #000 92%,
    transparent 100%
  );
}

/* Track — width = sum of all duplicated items, animates -50% to seamlessly loop */
.alpha-partners__track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  width: max-content;
  animation: alpha-marquee 48s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
@keyframes alpha-marquee {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* Pause when hovered or focused */
.alpha-partners__marquee:hover .alpha-partners__track,
.alpha-partners__marquee:focus-within .alpha-partners__track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* Each logo cell */
.alpha-partners__item {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: clamp(140px, 16vw, 200px);
  height: clamp(72px, 8vw, 96px);
  padding: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--alpha-ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: transform 320ms var(--ease-out);
}
.alpha-partners__item:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }

.alpha-partners__item img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(1) brightness(0.95);
  opacity: 0.55;
  transition: filter 360ms var(--ease-soft), opacity 360ms var(--ease-soft);
}
.alpha-partners__item:hover img,
.alpha-partners__item:focus-visible img {
  filter: grayscale(0) brightness(1);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Placeholder when no ACF logos yet — clean dashed box with brand text */
.alpha-partners__placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.12);
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-display);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.35);
  transition: border-color 360ms, color 360ms;
}
.alpha-partners__item:hover .alpha-partners__placeholder {
  border-color: var(--alpha-accent);
  color: var(--alpha-accent);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .alpha-partners__track { animation: none; }
}

/* ===========================================================
   FOOTER — Alpha 2026 premium dark
   =========================================================== */
.alpha-footer {
  position: relative;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 0%, rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.08) 0, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 100% 100%, rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.4) 0, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0d1422 0%, #0a1020 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-body);
}
/* Subtle blueprint hatch overlay */
.alpha-footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 0%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 0%, transparent 80%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Top bronze hairline accent */
.alpha-footer::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    transparent 0%,
    var(--alpha-accent) 30%,
    var(--alpha-accent) 70%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

.alpha-footer__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6rem) clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}

/* Grid */
.alpha-footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .alpha-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .alpha-footer__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  }
}

.alpha-footer__col { min-width: 0; }

/* Brand block */
.alpha-footer__brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-5);
  max-height: 100px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.alpha-footer__brand img,
.alpha-footer__brand svg {
  display: block;
  max-height: 88px;
  width: auto;
  filter: brightness(1.1);
}
.alpha-footer__brand-fallback {
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #fff;
}
.alpha-footer__brand-fallback span { color: var(--alpha-accent); }

.alpha-footer__tagline {
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-5);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  max-width: 38ch;
}
.alpha-footer__tagline em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.1em;
  color: var(--alpha-accent);
}

/* Social row */
.alpha-footer__socials {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.alpha-footer__socials li { margin: 0; }
.alpha-footer__socials a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  transition: color 240ms var(--ease-soft), background 240ms var(--ease-soft), border-color 240ms, transform 280ms var(--ease-out);
}
.alpha-footer__socials a:hover {
  color: var(--alpha-accent);
  background: rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.alpha-footer__socials svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }

/* Column headings */
.alpha-footer__heading {
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-5);
  padding-bottom: var(--sp-3);
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-display);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}
.alpha-footer__heading::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--alpha-accent);
}

/* Link lists */
.alpha-footer__links {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.7rem;
}
.alpha-footer__links li { margin: 0; }
.alpha-footer__links a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 240ms var(--ease-soft), padding-left 280ms var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
}
.alpha-footer__links a::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--alpha-accent);
  margin-right: 0;
  transition: width 280ms var(--ease-out), margin-right 280ms var(--ease-out);
  align-self: center;
}
.alpha-footer__links a:hover {
  color: var(--alpha-accent);
}
.alpha-footer__links a:hover::before {
  width: 0.75rem;
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

/* "View all" inline link */
.alpha-footer__view-all {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-display);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--alpha-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.35);
  padding-bottom: 0.2rem;
  transition: border-color 240ms, color 240ms;
}
.alpha-footer__view-all svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; transition: transform 320ms var(--ease-out); }
.alpha-footer__view-all:hover { color: #fff; border-bottom-color: #fff; }
.alpha-footer__view-all:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Contact list */
.alpha-footer__contact {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.alpha-footer__contact li {
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}
.alpha-footer__contact-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  color: var(--alpha-accent);
  background: rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
}
.alpha-footer__contact-icon svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }
.alpha-footer__contact a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color 240ms;
}
.alpha-footer__contact a:hover { color: var(--alpha-accent); }

/* Bottom bar */
.alpha-footer__bottom {
  padding-top: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}
.alpha-footer__copy {
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.alpha-footer__copy strong {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

.alpha-footer__top {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-display);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 240ms, background 240ms, border-color 240ms, transform 320ms var(--ease-out);
}
.alpha-footer__top svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; transition: transform 320ms var(--ease-out); }
.alpha-footer__top:hover {
  color: var(--alpha-accent);
  border-color: var(--alpha-accent);
  background: rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.05);
}
.alpha-footer__top:hover svg { transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ===========================================================
   FLOATING CTAs — phone ring + Zalo (preserved from legacy)
   Stays fixed bottom-left; auto-fades when footer enters viewport
   so it never overlaps the copyright line.
   =========================================================== */
.alpha-floating-ctas {
  position: fixed;
  left: 1.25rem;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  z-index: 50;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 360ms var(--ease-soft), transform 360ms var(--ease-out);
}
.alpha-floating-ctas > * { pointer-events: auto; }

/* Hidden state triggered by JS when the footer is in viewport */
.alpha-floating-ctas.is-hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.alpha-floating-cta {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -8px rgba(15, 20, 25, 0.4);
  transition: width 360ms var(--ease-out), box-shadow 360ms, transform 280ms;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.alpha-floating-cta__pulse {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  background: currentColor;
  opacity: 0.35;
  animation: alpha-pulse 2s var(--ease-soft) infinite;
  z-index: -1;
}
.alpha-floating-cta__pulse--delay { animation-delay: 1s; opacity: 0.2; }
@keyframes alpha-pulse {
  0%   { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.35; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.8); opacity: 0; }
}

/* --- Phone CTA: bronze gradient --- */
.alpha-floating-cta--phone {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--alpha-accent) 0%, var(--alpha-accent-dark) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.alpha-floating-cta--phone svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.alpha-floating-cta--phone:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -8px rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.5);
}
.alpha-floating-cta__label {
  display: none;
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-display);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  padding-left: 0.6rem;
  padding-right: 0.4rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .alpha-floating-cta--phone {
    width: auto;
    padding: 0 1.2rem 0 0.85rem;
    gap: 0.4rem;
  }
  .alpha-floating-cta__label { display: inline; }
}

/* --- Zalo CTA: dark charcoal with bronze ring & icon on hover --- */
.alpha-floating-cta--zalo {
  background: #14181f;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.35);
}
.alpha-floating-cta--zalo .alpha-floating-cta__pulse {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.55);
  opacity: 0.25;
}
.alpha-floating-cta--zalo svg {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: color 280ms;
}
/* Re-color the "Z" text inside the SVG glyph */
.alpha-floating-cta--zalo svg text { fill: var(--alpha-accent); transition: fill 280ms; }
.alpha-floating-cta--zalo:hover {
  background: var(--alpha-accent);
  border-color: var(--alpha-accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -8px rgba(201, 168, 117, 0.45);
}
.alpha-floating-cta--zalo:hover svg text { fill: #14181f; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .alpha-floating-cta__pulse { animation: none; }
  .alpha-floating-ctas { transition: opacity 200ms linear; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO BANNER (ABOUT PAGE & INNER PAGES) - RENDER WITH <img> TAG
   ========================================================================== */
.alpha-hero-banner {
  position: relative;
  padding: 120px 0; /* Khoảng cách thở chuẩn, tương đương py-32 */
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--alpha-ink); /* Fallback màu nền tối nếu ảnh lỗi */
}

.alpha-hero-banner__media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Sử dụng object-fit cho thẻ <img> thay vì background-size trên CSS */
.alpha-hero-banner__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}

.alpha-hero-banner__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  /* Lớp gradient tối màu đè lên trên ảnh, không làm mờ (blur) ảnh gốc */
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(15,20,25,0.4), rgba(15,20,25,0.85));
}

.alpha-hero-banner__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-4);
}

/* Style cho thẻ H1 (Typography) */
.alpha-hero-banner__title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--alpha-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); /* Kích thước linh hoạt từ text-4xl đến text-5xl+ */
  font-weight: 700; /* Đậm */
  text-transform: uppercase; /* In hoa */
  margin: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); /* Tạo bóng đổ giúp chữ nổi bật sang trọng */
}

/* Style cho Breadcrumb gộp chung */
.alpha-breadcrumb {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.alpha-breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--t-fast); }
.alpha-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--alpha-accent); }
.alpha-breadcrumb span, .alpha-breadcrumb i, .alpha-breadcrumb::after { color: var(--alpha-accent); margin: 0 6px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   OVERLAP LAYOUT (Kéo container nội dung lên đè banner)
   ========================================================================== */
.alpha-hero-banner--overlap {
  padding-bottom: 180px; /* Tăng padding dưới (pb-48) để làm bệ đỡ cho nội dung trượt lên */
}

.alpha-overlap-container {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08); /* Đổ bóng 3D mượt mà */
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  margin-top: -80px; /* Kéo lẹm lên trên (-mt-20) */
  padding: 40px; /* Padding (p-10) tạo không gian thở cho nội dung */
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .alpha-overlap-container {
    padding: 24px;
    margin-top: -60px;
  }
  .alpha-responsive-row { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
  .alpha-responsive-row .col-9, .alpha-responsive-row .col-3 { width: 100%; max-width: 100%; }
  .alpha-sidebar-col { margin-top: 40px; }
}