:root {
  --red: #840f0e;
  --blue: #4b83a0;
  --blue-text: #3f7088;
  --charcoal: #15191b;
  --ink: #263137;
  --muted: #5d6a70;
  --light: #eef1f3;
  --light-2: #f7f8f9;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --border: #d8dfe2;
  --shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(21,25,27,.08);
  --radius: 18px;
  --max: 1180px;
}
* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: Aptos, "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: var(--red); text-decoration-thickness: .08em; text-underline-offset: .18em; }
a:hover { color: #5f0b0a; }
:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--blue); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 4px; }
.skip-link { position: absolute; left: -999px; top: 8px; z-index: 1000; background: var(--charcoal); color: white; padding: .7rem 1rem; }
.skip-link:focus { left: 8px; }
.container { width: min(calc(100% - 40px), var(--max)); margin-inline: auto; }
.eyebrow { margin: 0 0 .6rem; font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--red); }
.lead { font-size: clamp(1.06rem, 1.8vw, 1.28rem); color: var(--ink); max-width: 760px; }
.small { font-size: .91rem; color: var(--muted); }
.kicker { color: var(--blue-text); font-weight: 700; }
.site-header { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100; background: rgba(255,255,255,.96); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(216,223,226,.85); }
.header-inner { min-height: 82px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; }
.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; text-decoration: none; color: var(--charcoal); flex-shrink: 0; }
.brand img { width: 150px; display: block; }
.brand-name { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }
.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end; gap: 1.2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.nav a { color: #303a3f; text-decoration: none; font-size: .93rem; font-weight: 650; }
.nav a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--red); }
.nav .nav-cta { border: 1px solid var(--red); color: var(--red); border-radius: 999px; padding: .55rem .9rem; }
.hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); background: linear-gradient(115deg, #fff 0%, #fff 53%, #f3f6f7 53%, #eef2f4 100%); }
.hero::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0 0 0 52%; opacity: .38; pointer-events: none; background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(75,131,160,.12) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(75,131,160,.12) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 42px 42px; mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, black 25%, black 100%); }
.hero-grid { position: relative; z-index: 1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .8fr; gap: clamp(44px,7vw,100px); align-items: center; padding: clamp(70px, 8vw, 120px) 0; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.55rem, 5vw, 5.1rem); line-height: .99; letter-spacing: -.045em; margin: 0 0 1.35rem; max-width: 900px; }
.page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 4.5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.8rem); line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -.025em; margin: 0 0 1rem; }
h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0 0 .55rem; }
p { margin: 0 0 1rem; }
.actions { display: flex; gap: .8rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 1.8rem; }
.button { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 46px; padding: .68rem 1.05rem; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 750; text-decoration: none; border: 1px solid transparent; }
.button.primary { background: var(--red); color: #fff; }
.button.primary:hover { background: #690b0b; color: #fff; }
.button.secondary { border-color: #aab6bc; color: var(--charcoal); background: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.button.secondary:hover { border-color: var(--charcoal); color: var(--charcoal); }
.focus-panel { background: rgba(255,255,255,.92); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.focus-panel .panel-title { font-weight: 800; font-size: .82rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue-text); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.focus-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.focus-list li { padding: .78rem 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); font-weight: 720; display: flex; gap: .65rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.focus-list li::before { content: ""; width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--red); margin-top: .48rem; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.trust-strip { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--charcoal); color: #fff; }
.trust-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); }
.trust-item { padding: 18px 20px; border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13); font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem; }
.trust-item:first-child { border-left: 0; }
.section { padding: clamp(68px, 8vw, 108px) 0; }
.section.alt { background: var(--light-2); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.section-head { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .75fr 1.25fr; gap: 60px; align-items: start; margin-bottom: 38px; }
.section-head > p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 680px; }
.cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 18px; }
.card { border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 16px; background: white; padding: 28px; }
.card .num { color: var(--red); font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: .1em; font-size: .75rem; }
.card p { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 0; }
.card ul { margin: .9rem 0 0; padding-left: 1.15rem; color: var(--ink); }
.card li + li { margin-top: .35rem; }

.card-link { margin-top: .9rem !important; font-size: .92rem; font-weight: 750; }
.card-link a, .detail-link { color: var(--red); text-decoration-thickness: .08em; text-underline-offset: .18em; }
.detail-link { display: inline-block; margin-top: .7rem; font-size: .91rem; font-weight: 750; }
.audience-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 18px; }
.audience { padding: 30px 28px; background: white; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 16px; }
.audience h3 { color: var(--red); }
.process { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 0; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; }
.process-step { padding: 30px; background: white; border-left: 1px solid var(--border); }
.process-step:first-child { border-left: 0; }
.process-step .step { font-size: .78rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue-text); font-weight: 850; }
.notice { border-left: 4px solid var(--blue); background: #f2f7f9; padding: 1rem 1.2rem; color: #32444d; }
.snapshot { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; }
.snapshot > div { padding: 22px 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.snapshot > div:nth-child(-n+2) { border-top: 0; }
.snapshot > div:nth-child(even) { border-left: 1px solid var(--border); }
.snapshot dt { font-size: .77rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .09em; font-weight: 850; color: var(--blue-text); margin-bottom: .25rem; }
.snapshot dd { margin: 0; font-weight: 700; }
.longform { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .68fr 1.32fr; gap: 70px; align-items: start; }
.longform .sidebar { position: sticky; top: 112px; }
.longform .sidebar a { display: block; padding: .45rem 0; color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 650; }
.longform .sidebar a:hover { color: var(--red); }
.capability-block { padding: 0 0 48px; margin-bottom: 48px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.capability-block:last-child { border-bottom: 0; margin-bottom: 0; }
.capability-block h2 { max-width: 680px; }
.detail-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 16px; margin-top: 1.3rem; }
.detail { background: var(--light-2); border-radius: 14px; padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #e5eaec; }
.detail strong { display: block; margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.cta-band { background: var(--charcoal); color: white; padding: 52px 0; }
.cta-grid { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 30px; }
.cta-band h2 { margin-bottom: .35rem; }
.cta-band p { color: #d7dfe2; margin: 0; max-width: 680px; }
.cta-band .button.secondary { color: white; border-color: #8b989f; background: transparent; }
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 26px; }
.contact-card { border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 18px; padding: 30px; }
.contact-card address { font-style: normal; }
.contact-card .contact-line { margin: 1rem 0; }
.contact-card .label { display: block; font-size: .76rem; letter-spacing: .09em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 850; color: var(--blue-text); }
.site-footer { padding: 42px 0 28px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); background: #fafbfb; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 30px; align-items: end; }
.footer-brand { max-width: 450px; }
.footer-logo { width: 105px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.footer-nav { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: flex-end; }
.footer-nav a { color: var(--muted); font-size: .9rem; text-decoration: none; }
.footer-meta { margin-top: 26px; padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; color: var(--muted); font-size: .82rem; }
.page-hero { background: var(--light-2); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding: clamp(65px, 8vw, 105px) 0; }
.page-hero .lead { margin-bottom: 0; }
.policy h2 { margin-top: 2.2rem; font-size: 1.5rem; }
.policy p, .policy li { max-width: 820px; color: var(--ink); }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .header-inner { align-items: flex-start; padding: 14px 0; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
  .brand img { width: 132px; }
  .nav { justify-content: flex-start; gap: .9rem 1rem; }
  .hero { background: linear-gradient(#fff, #f4f7f8); }
  .hero::after { inset: 45% 0 0 0; }
  .hero-grid, .section-head, .longform, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .longform .sidebar { position: static; display: none; }
  .trust-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .trust-item:nth-child(3) { border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13); }
  .trust-item:nth-child(4) { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13); }
  .cards, .audience-grid, .detail-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-step { border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
  .process-step:first-child { border-top: 0; }
  .section-head { gap: 12px; }
  .cta-grid, .footer-grid { align-items: flex-start; flex-direction: column; display: flex; }
  .footer-nav { justify-content: flex-start; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .container { width: min(calc(100% - 28px), var(--max)); }
  .nav a { font-size: .86rem; }
  .nav .nav-cta { padding: .45rem .72rem; }
  h1 { font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 13vw, 3.45rem); }
  .hero-grid { padding: 58px 0 64px; }
  .focus-panel { padding: 22px; }
  .trust-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .trust-item { border-left: 0 !important; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13); }
  .trust-item:first-child { border-top: 0; }
  .snapshot { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .snapshot > div { border-top: 1px solid var(--border) !important; border-left: 0 !important; }
  .snapshot > div:first-child { border-top: 0 !important; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}
@media print {
  .site-header, .site-footer, .cta-band, .actions, .skip-link { display: none !important; }
  body { color: #000; }
  a { color: #000; text-decoration: none; }
  .section, .page-hero { padding: 24px 0; }
}


/* ARES Website v1.2 — visual-density refinement */
:root { --max: 1200px; --deep: #0f171c; --deep-2: #17242b; }
.section { padding: clamp(52px, 6vw, 78px) 0; }
.section-head { gap: 46px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.card { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 24px; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(21,25,27,.035); }
.card::before { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0 0 auto 0; height:4px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--red),var(--blue)); opacity:.85; }
.hero { background: linear-gradient(120deg,#fff 0%,#fff 56%,#edf2f4 56%,#e7eef1 100%); }
.hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr; gap: clamp(34px,5vw,68px); padding: clamp(54px,6vw,82px) 0; }
.hero::after { opacity:.16; }
.hero-visual-card { position:relative; min-height:440px; overflow:hidden; border-radius:22px; border:1px solid #cfd8dc; box-shadow:0 18px 45px rgba(21,25,27,.14); background:var(--deep); }
.hero-visual-card > img { position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.hero-visual-card::after { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 24%,rgba(10,18,22,.25) 50%,rgba(10,18,22,.94) 100%); }
.hero-visual-overlay { position:absolute; z-index:2; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; padding:26px 28px 24px; color:#fff; }
.hero-visual-overlay .panel-title { color:#cfe2ea; font-weight:800; font-size:.78rem; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:.45rem; }
.hero-visual-overlay .focus-list { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:0 22px; }
.hero-visual-overlay .focus-list li { border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18); padding:.56rem 0; font-size:.88rem; }
.hero-visual-note { color:#dbe4e8; margin:.65rem 0 0; }
.trust-item { padding:14px 20px; }
.page-hero { padding: clamp(44px,5vw,68px) 0; }
.page-hero.visual { background:linear-gradient(110deg,#f7f9fa 0%,#eef3f5 100%); overflow:hidden; }
.page-hero-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.08fr .92fr; gap:48px; align-items:center; }
.page-hero-media { min-height:275px; border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(21,25,27,.13); border:1px solid #d1dadd; }
.page-hero-media img { width:100%; height:100%; min-height:275px; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
.compact-hero { padding:38px 0 42px; }
.longform { grid-template-columns: 205px minmax(0,1fr); gap:44px; }
.longform .sidebar { top:104px; border-left:3px solid var(--red); padding-left:18px; }
.capability-block { padding-bottom:34px; margin-bottom:34px; }
.detail-grid { gap:14px; margin-top:1rem; }
.detail { padding:18px 19px; }
.service-detail-card { overflow:hidden; padding:0 20px 20px; background:#fff; box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(21,25,27,.06); }
.service-detail-card > img { width:calc(100% + 40px); height:155px; object-fit:cover; margin:0 -20px 18px; display:block; }
.featured-services { background:linear-gradient(115deg,#111b20,#1b2b33); color:#fff; border-top:1px solid #263941; border-bottom:1px solid #263941; padding:clamp(48px,5vw,66px) 0; }
.featured-services .eyebrow { color:#d4a14d; }
.featured-services-head { display:grid; grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr; gap:50px; align-items:end; margin-bottom:26px; }
.featured-services-head p { color:#c8d3d8; max-width:670px; }
.featured-service-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:18px; }
.featured-service-card { display:grid; grid-template-columns:190px 1fr; min-height:205px; color:#fff; text-decoration:none; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16); border-radius:18px; overflow:hidden; background:rgba(255,255,255,.045); transition:transform .18s ease,border-color .18s ease,background .18s ease; }
.featured-service-card:hover { transform:translateY(-2px); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.35); background:rgba(255,255,255,.07); color:#fff; }
.featured-service-card img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; min-height:205px; }
.featured-service-card > div { padding:22px 24px; align-self:center; }
.featured-service-card h3 { font-size:1.28rem; margin:.18rem 0 .55rem; }
.featured-service-card p { color:#d7e0e4; font-size:.94rem; }
.service-kicker { color:#d6a04b; font-size:.72rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.12em; font-weight:850; }
.service-link { color:#fff; font-size:.88rem; font-weight:800; }
.audience { padding:25px 24px; }
.process-step { padding:25px 26px; }
.cta-band { padding:44px 0; }
.site-footer { padding-top:34px; }
/* HAL-inspired 404 homage: original visual, no reproduced character asset */
.error-main { background:#090c0e; }
.hal-404 { min-height:calc(100vh - 190px); display:flex; align-items:center; color:#fff; background:radial-gradient(circle at 76% 48%,rgba(132,15,14,.12),transparent 25%),linear-gradient(135deg,#0b1013,#15191b 58%,#090c0e); padding:70px 0; }
.hal-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr; gap:70px; align-items:center; }
.hal-copy h1 { max-width:720px; }
.hal-copy .lead { color:#d7dfe2; }
.hal-copy .small { color:#87959c; }
.hal-secondary { border:1px solid #59676e; color:#fff; background:transparent; }
.hal-secondary:hover { color:#fff; border-color:#fff; }
.hal-aperture { width:min(420px,80vw); aspect-ratio:1; justify-self:center; border-radius:50%; display:grid; place-items:center; background:radial-gradient(circle,#20282c 0 29%,#07090a 30% 41%,#2a3033 42% 50%,#07090a 51% 60%,#252a2d 61% 72%,#060708 73%); box-shadow:inset 0 0 70px #000,0 0 0 1px #30383c,0 24px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.55); }
.hal-eye { width:42%; aspect-ratio:1; border-radius:50%; background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%,#ffe4c2 0 2%,#ff6359 3% 7%,#d20b08 8% 22%,#610604 23% 38%,#160000 39% 56%,#040000 57%); box-shadow:0 0 28px rgba(255,46,38,.72),0 0 80px rgba(180,0,0,.4),inset 0 0 22px #000; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .page-hero-grid,.featured-services-head,.featured-service-grid,.hal-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .page-hero-media { min-height:240px; order:-1; }
  .page-hero-media img { min-height:240px; }
  .longform { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hero-visual-card { min-height:380px; }
  .hero-visual-overlay .focus-list { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .featured-service-card { grid-template-columns:150px 1fr; }
  .hal-aperture { order:-1; width:min(320px,74vw); }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .hero-grid { padding:46px 0 52px; }
  .hero-visual-card { min-height:405px; }
  .featured-service-card { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .featured-service-card img { height:165px; min-height:165px; }
  .featured-services-head { gap:10px; }
  .hal-404 { padding:48px 0; }
}


/* ARES Website v1.3 — visual intensity + public contact architecture */
.site-header { box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(11,18,22,.045); }
.footer-meta a { color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; }
.footer-meta a:hover { color: var(--red); }

/* Homepage: actual full-width visual hero, not a mockup image */
.hero-cinematic { position: relative; min-height: 610px; display: flex; align-items: stretch; color: #fff; overflow: hidden; background: #10181d url('/assets/images/home-hero-v141.jpg') center 52%/cover no-repeat; border-bottom: 1px solid #263941; }
.hero-cinematic::before { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background: linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(6,11,14,.94) 0%,rgba(10,17,21,.82) 42%,rgba(10,17,21,.27) 71%,rgba(10,17,21,.08) 100%), linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(0,0,0,.08),rgba(0,0,0,.36)); }
.hero-cinematic::after { content:""; position:absolute; inset:auto 0 0; height:4px; background: linear-gradient(90deg,var(--red),var(--blue),transparent 82%); }
.hero-cinematic-inner { position:relative; z-index:1; display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,780px) 1fr; gap:50px; align-items:center; padding:clamp(72px,8vw,108px) 0 86px; width:100%; }
.hero-cinematic-copy .eyebrow { color:#e8b3b1; }
.hero-cinematic h1 { max-width:820px; text-shadow:0 3px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.25); }
.hero-cinematic .lead { color:#e8eef0; max-width:760px; }
.button.ghost { border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.55); background:rgba(8,14,17,.28); color:#fff; backdrop-filter:blur(6px); }
.button.ghost:hover { color:#fff; border-color:#fff; background:rgba(8,14,17,.5); }
.hero-tags { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-top:30px; }
.hero-tags span { padding:.42rem .72rem; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22); border-radius:999px; color:#dfe8eb; font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700; background:rgba(7,13,16,.32); }
.hero-signal { justify-self:end; align-self:end; display:grid; gap:7px; padding:18px 0 16px 22px; border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.32); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.18em; font-size:.7rem; font-weight:800; color:#d8e4e9; text-align:right; }
.hero-signal span:nth-child(2) { color:#9cc2d3; }
.hero-signal span:nth-child(3) { color:#e7b7b4; }

.home-capabilities { background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#f5f7f8); }
.visual-card-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:16px; }
.visual-capability-card { display:flex; flex-direction:column; min-height:100%; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:17px; overflow:hidden; text-decoration:none; color:var(--charcoal); box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(21,25,27,.065); transition:transform .18s ease,box-shadow .18s ease,border-color .18s ease; }
.visual-capability-card:hover { transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 18px 42px rgba(21,25,27,.11); border-color:#bdc9ce; color:var(--charcoal); }
.visual-capability-card img { width:100%; height:150px; object-fit:cover; display:block; filter:saturate(.9) contrast(1.04); }
.visual-capability-card > div { padding:21px 21px 22px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; flex:1; }
.visual-capability-card h3 { font-size:1.08rem; }
.visual-capability-card p { color:var(--muted); font-size:.92rem; flex:1; }
.visual-capability-card span { color:var(--red); font-weight:800; font-size:.84rem; }

.approach-band { position:relative; color:#fff; background:#111a1f url('/assets/images/about-hero-v141.jpg') center 48%/cover no-repeat; padding:clamp(58px,6vw,82px) 0; overflow:hidden; }
.approach-band::before { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(8,14,17,.93),rgba(12,20,24,.78) 58%,rgba(12,20,24,.65)); }
.approach-grid { position:relative; z-index:1; display:grid; grid-template-columns:.82fr 1.18fr; gap:50px; align-items:center; }
.approach-copy .eyebrow { color:#e5aaa8; }
.approach-copy p { color:#d9e2e6; }
.approach-steps { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:12px; }
.approach-steps article { background:rgba(10,17,21,.65); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.17); border-radius:15px; padding:22px; backdrop-filter:blur(5px); }
.approach-steps article > span { display:block; color:#d8928f; font-weight:900; font-size:.75rem; letter-spacing:.12em; margin-bottom:.8rem; }
.approach-steps article p { color:#d4dde1; font-size:.89rem; margin:0; }

/* Stronger interior-page visual heroes using the same local, self-hosted imagery. */
.image-hero { position:relative; isolation:isolate; color:#fff; padding:clamp(66px,7vw,96px) 0; overflow:hidden; background:#0e171c; }
.image-hero::before { content:""; position:absolute; z-index:-2; inset:0; background-position:center; background-size:cover; filter:saturate(.9) contrast(1.03); transform:scale(1.015); }
.image-hero::after { content:""; position:absolute; z-index:-1; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(5,11,14,.94),rgba(9,17,21,.78) 56%,rgba(9,17,21,.30)),linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(0,0,0,.08),rgba(0,0,0,.38)); }
.page-capabilities .image-hero::before { background-image:url('/assets/images/capabilities-hero-v141.jpg'); background-position:center 46%; }
.page-government .image-hero::before { background-image:url('/assets/images/government-hero-v141.jpg'); background-position:center 45%; }
.page-about .image-hero::before { background-image:url('/assets/images/about-hero-v141.jpg'); background-position:center 44%; }
.page-cmmc .image-hero::before { background-image:url('/assets/images/cmmc-hero-v141.jpg'); background-position:center 50%; }
.page-change .image-hero::before { background-image:url('/assets/images/tech-change-hero-v141.jpg'); background-position:center 55%; }
.page-contact .image-hero::before { background-image:url('/assets/images/home-hero-v141.jpg'); background-position:center 45%; }
.image-hero-inner { min-height:280px; display:flex; align-items:center; }
.image-hero-copy { max-width:850px; }
.image-hero .eyebrow { color:#e6b0ae; }
.image-hero h1 { max-width:920px; font-size:clamp(2.6rem,5vw,4.9rem); text-shadow:0 3px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.28); }
.image-hero .lead { color:#e3ebee; max-width:760px; }

/* Slightly richer inner-page cards without increasing content volume. */
.page-government .cards .card, .page-cmmc .cards .card, .page-change .cards .card { background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#fafbfb); }
.page-government .cards .card:nth-child(1)::before, .page-cmmc .cards .card:nth-child(1)::before, .page-change .cards .card:nth-child(1)::before { background:var(--red); }
.page-government .cards .card:nth-child(2)::before, .page-cmmc .cards .card:nth-child(2)::before, .page-change .cards .card:nth-child(2)::before { background:var(--blue); }
.page-government .cards .card:nth-child(3)::before, .page-cmmc .cards .card:nth-child(3)::before, .page-change .cards .card:nth-child(3)::before { background:#68767c; }
.page-government .cards .card:nth-child(4)::before, .page-cmmc .cards .card:nth-child(4)::before, .page-change .cards .card:nth-child(4)::before { background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--red),var(--blue)); }

.primary-contact { background:linear-gradient(145deg,#111a1f,#1b2a31); color:#fff; border-color:#25363e; }
.primary-contact .eyebrow { color:#e4aaa8; }
.primary-contact .label { color:#9bc1d1; }
.primary-contact a { color:#fff; }
.primary-contact .small { color:#c5d0d5; }
.contact-card { box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(21,25,27,.055); }

.cta-band { position:relative; overflow:hidden; background:linear-gradient(120deg,#11191e,#1d2c33); }
.cta-band::after { content:""; position:absolute; width:320px; height:320px; right:-120px; top:-160px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid rgba(75,131,160,.25); box-shadow:0 0 0 45px rgba(75,131,160,.035),0 0 0 90px rgba(132,15,14,.025); pointer-events:none; }
.cta-grid { position:relative; z-index:1; }

/* HAL-inspired 404: stronger red aperture while keeping an original visual treatment. */
.hal-404 { min-height:calc(100vh - 150px); }
.hal-aperture { border:1px solid #475258; box-shadow:inset 0 0 90px #000,0 0 0 12px #12181b,0 0 0 13px #363f43,0 26px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.62); }
.hal-eye { position:relative; box-shadow:0 0 35px rgba(255,46,38,.85),0 0 110px rgba(180,0,0,.5),inset 0 0 26px #000; }
.hal-eye::after { content:""; position:absolute; width:18%; height:18%; border-radius:50%; top:22%; left:27%; background:rgba(255,239,220,.88); filter:blur(1px); box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(255,255,255,.65); }

@media (max-width: 1050px) {
  .visual-card-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .approach-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-cinematic { min-height:auto; }
  .hero-cinematic-inner { grid-template-columns:1fr; padding:65px 0 70px; }
  .hero-signal { justify-self:start; text-align:left; border-left:0; border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28); padding:14px 0 0; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,auto); }
  .approach-steps { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .image-hero { padding:58px 0 64px; }
  .image-hero-inner { min-height:240px; }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .visual-card-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .visual-capability-card img { height:175px; }
  .hero-signal { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:5px; }
}

.notice-spaced,.spaced { margin-top:1.5rem; }


/* ARES Website v1.4 — hierarchy cleanup, capability linking, government refocus */
h1,h2,h3 { text-wrap: balance; }
p,li { text-wrap: pretty; }
.section-head { grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.92fr) minmax(0,1.08fr); gap:36px; }
.section-head h2 { max-width:760px; }
.section-head > p,.section-head > div:last-child { max-width:760px; }
.compact-head { margin-bottom:0; }

/* Homepage hero: remove crowded tag/signal microcopy and strengthen primary composition. */
.hero-cinematic-inner { grid-template-columns:minmax(0,820px) 1fr; }
.hero-cinematic-copy { max-width:820px; }
.hero-cinematic .actions { margin-top:1.55rem; }

/* Capability cards: only the explicit Explore line is interactive. */
.visual-card-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:18px; }
.visual-capability-card { display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(190px,.42fr) minmax(0,.58fr); color:var(--charcoal); }
.visual-capability-card:hover { transform:none; color:var(--charcoal); }
.visual-capability-card img { width:100%; height:100%; min-height:230px; object-fit:cover; }
.visual-capability-card > div { padding:24px 25px; }
.visual-capability-card h3 { font-size:1.2rem; }
.visual-capability-card p { font-size:.95rem; margin-bottom:1rem; }
.visual-capability-card .card-cta { margin-top:auto; color:var(--red); font-size:.88rem; font-weight:800; text-decoration-thickness:.08em; text-underline-offset:.18em; }
.visual-capability-card .card-cta:hover { color:#5f0b0a; }

/* How ARES Works: diagram rather than numbered text blocks. */
.approach-band { padding:clamp(52px,5.4vw,72px) 0; }
.approach-heading { position:relative; z-index:1; max-width:920px; margin:0 auto 36px; text-align:center; }
.approach-heading .eyebrow { color:#e5aaa8; }
.approach-heading p { color:#d9e2e6; max-width:760px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }
.process-flow { position:relative; z-index:1; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:28px; }
.process-flow::before { content:""; position:absolute; top:42px; left:16.67%; right:16.67%; height:1px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(229,170,168,.15),rgba(155,193,209,.7),rgba(229,170,168,.15)); }
.process-node { position:relative; text-align:center; padding:0 18px; }
.process-icon { position:relative; z-index:2; width:84px; height:84px; margin:0 auto 20px; border-radius:50%; display:grid; place-items:center; background:rgba(9,16,20,.9); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25); box-shadow:0 0 0 7px rgba(9,16,20,.82),0 12px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.25); }
.process-icon svg { width:46px; height:46px; fill:none; stroke:#b7d3df; stroke-width:3; stroke-linecap:round; stroke-linejoin:round; }
.process-node:nth-child(2) .process-icon svg { stroke:#e0a6a3; }
.process-node h3 { color:#fff; font-size:1.16rem; }
.process-node p { color:#d4dde1; font-size:.91rem; margin:0 auto; max-width:330px; }

/* Government: four substantive work categories; no defensive procurement/disclaimer sections. */
.government-intro { padding-bottom:54px; }
.government-work { background:#f5f7f8; border-top:1px solid var(--border); border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
.government-work-grid { padding:20px 0; }
.government-work-card { display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.05fr) minmax(330px,.95fr); gap:0; min-height:390px; margin:34px 0; overflow:hidden; border-radius:20px; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--border); box-shadow:0 16px 42px rgba(21,25,27,.07); }
.government-work-card.reverse { grid-template-columns:minmax(330px,.95fr) minmax(0,1.05fr); }
.government-work-card.reverse .government-work-copy { order:2; }
.government-work-card.reverse .government-work-media { order:1; }
.government-work-copy { padding:42px 44px; align-self:center; }
.government-work-copy h2 { font-size:clamp(1.75rem,2.5vw,2.45rem); max-width:650px; }
.government-work-copy > p:not(.eyebrow) { color:var(--muted); max-width:690px; }
.government-work-copy ul { margin:1rem 0 1.15rem; padding-left:1.2rem; color:var(--ink); }
.government-work-copy li + li { margin-top:.4rem; }
.text-cta { font-weight:800; font-size:.92rem; }
.government-work-media { min-height:100%; background-position:center; background-size:cover; position:relative; }
.government-work-media::after { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(7,14,18,.05),rgba(7,14,18,.28)); }
.cyber-media { background-image:url('/assets/images/cmmc-hero-v141.jpg'); }
.infrastructure-media { background-image:url('/assets/images/capabilities-hero-v141.jpg'); }
.integration-media { background-image:url('/assets/images/government-hero-v141.jpg'); }
.program-media { background-image:url('/assets/images/tech-change-hero-v141.jpg'); }
.government-cta { position:relative; color:#fff; background:#111a1f url('/assets/images/government-hero-v141.jpg') center 58%/cover no-repeat; padding:58px 0; overflow:hidden; }
.government-cta::before { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(7,13,17,.94),rgba(9,17,21,.80) 65%,rgba(9,17,21,.55)); }
.government-cta-inner { position:relative; z-index:1; display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto; gap:36px; align-items:center; }
.government-cta .eyebrow { color:#e5aaa8; }
.government-cta h2 { max-width:760px; }
.government-cta p { color:#dce5e8; max-width:720px; }
.government-cta .actions { margin-top:0; justify-content:flex-end; }

/* Long-form and About typography: avoid narrow columns and awkward orphaned lines. */
.longform { grid-template-columns:190px minmax(0,1fr); gap:38px; }
.capability-block h2 { max-width:800px; }
.detail { line-height:1.52; }
.page-about .section-head { grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.9fr) minmax(0,1.1fr); }
.page-about .section-head > div:last-child { max-width:760px; }

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .visual-capability-card { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .visual-capability-card img { height:190px; min-height:190px; }
  .government-work-card,.government-work-card.reverse { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .government-work-card.reverse .government-work-copy,.government-work-card.reverse .government-work-media { order:initial; }
  .government-work-media { min-height:260px; }
  .government-cta-inner { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .government-cta .actions { justify-content:flex-start; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .visual-card-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .process-flow { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:32px; }
  .process-flow::before { top:42px; bottom:42px; left:42px; right:auto; width:1px; height:auto; background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(229,170,168,.15),rgba(155,193,209,.7),rgba(229,170,168,.15)); }
  .process-node { text-align:left; padding-left:112px; min-height:84px; }
  .process-icon { position:absolute; left:0; top:0; }
  .process-node p { margin-left:0; }
  .government-work-copy { padding:30px 26px; }
}


/* v1.4.1 deployment hotfix: force complete visual payload + immersive 404 */
.page-404 { background:#050708; }
.page-404 .error-main { min-height:100vh; }
.page-404 .hal-404 { min-height:100vh; padding:clamp(44px,6vw,84px) 0; background:
  radial-gradient(circle at 76% 48%,rgba(190,8,5,.20),transparent 24%),
  radial-gradient(circle at 72% 50%,rgba(76,131,160,.07),transparent 42%),
  linear-gradient(135deg,#050708 0%,#0c1114 47%,#13191c 72%,#050708 100%); }
.page-404 .hal-grid { grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.92fr) minmax(380px,1.08fr); gap:clamp(50px,8vw,120px); }
.page-404 .hal-copy { align-self:center; }
.page-404 .hal-brand { display:inline-block; width:132px; padding:10px 12px 7px; margin-bottom:34px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.94); border-radius:12px; box-shadow:0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.35); }
.page-404 .hal-brand img { display:block; width:100%; }
.page-404 .hal-copy .eyebrow { color:#d9a2a0; }
.page-404 .hal-copy h1 { font-size:clamp(3rem,6vw,6.4rem); line-height:.94; letter-spacing:-.05em; }
.page-404 .hal-aperture { width:min(500px,78vw); border:1px solid #667177; box-shadow:inset 0 0 110px #000,0 0 0 14px #0e1316,0 0 0 15px #3a4449,0 28px 100px rgba(0,0,0,.7),0 0 80px rgba(122,0,0,.10); }
.page-404 .hal-eye { width:44%; box-shadow:0 0 42px rgba(255,46,38,.92),0 0 135px rgba(205,0,0,.58),inset 0 0 30px #000; }

/* A little more visual weight on the real homepage once the correct CSS is loaded. */
.hero-cinematic { min-height:660px; }
.hero-cinematic::before { background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(5,10,13,.96) 0%,rgba(7,14,18,.84) 42%,rgba(8,15,19,.28) 70%,rgba(8,15,19,.08) 100%),linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(0,0,0,.06),rgba(0,0,0,.42)); }
.home-capabilities { padding-top:clamp(58px,6vw,82px); padding-bottom:clamp(58px,6vw,82px); }
.visual-capability-card { box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(12,22,28,.09); }
.visual-capability-card img { filter:saturate(.96) contrast(1.08); }
.featured-services { position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.featured-services::after { content:""; position:absolute; inset:-30% -10% auto 55%; height:360px; background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(75,131,160,.14),transparent 65%); pointer-events:none; }
.featured-services-inner { position:relative; z-index:1; }
.approach-band::after { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(0,0,0,0),rgba(0,0,0,.16)); pointer-events:none; }
.approach-band .container { position:relative; z-index:2; }
@media (max-width:900px){
  .page-404 .hal-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center;}
  .page-404 .hal-brand{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}
  .page-404 .actions{justify-content:center;}
  .page-404 .hal-aperture{order:-1;width:min(360px,76vw);}
  .hero-cinematic{min-height:auto;}
}


/* ARES Website v1.5 — Research, capability-statement funnel, construction Easter egg, and type cleanup */
h1, h2, h3 { text-wrap: balance; }
p, li { text-wrap: pretty; }
.section-head > p, .section-head > div > p { max-width: 68ch; }
.nav { row-gap: .55rem; }

/* Research teaser on Home */
.research-teaser { position:relative; overflow:hidden; color:#fff; background:linear-gradient(118deg,#111b20 0%,#15252d 58%,#10171b 100%); border-top:1px solid #2c3b42; border-bottom:1px solid #2c3b42; padding:clamp(44px,5vw,62px) 0; }
.research-teaser::before { content:""; position:absolute; width:420px; height:420px; right:-130px; top:-230px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid rgba(75,131,160,.28); box-shadow:0 0 0 58px rgba(75,131,160,.035),0 0 0 116px rgba(132,15,14,.025); }
.research-teaser-inner { position:relative; display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto; gap:40px; align-items:center; }
.research-teaser h2 { max-width:900px; }
.research-teaser p { color:#cbd6db; max-width:74ch; }
.research-teaser .eyebrow { color:#d6a04b; }
.research-teaser .button { white-space:nowrap; }

/* Research & Innovation */
.research-hero { position:relative; color:#fff; min-height:560px; display:flex; align-items:center; overflow:hidden; background:#0d161b url('/assets/images/capabilities-hero-v141.jpg') center 48%/cover no-repeat; }
.research-hero::before { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(5,10,13,.95) 0%,rgba(9,17,22,.86) 46%,rgba(9,17,22,.34) 76%,rgba(9,17,22,.18) 100%),linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(0,0,0,.08),rgba(0,0,0,.42)); }
.research-hero::after { content:""; position:absolute; inset:auto 0 0; height:4px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--red),var(--blue),transparent 78%); }
.research-hero-inner { position:relative; padding:clamp(74px,9vw,118px) 0; }
.research-hero-inner > div { max-width:850px; }
.research-hero .lead { color:#e0e7ea; max-width:760px; }
.research-hero .eyebrow { color:#e0b363; }
.research-hero .ghost { border-color:#9aaab2; }
.research-principle { background:#fff; }
.research-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:18px; }
.research-card { position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding:28px 28px 25px; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:18px; box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(21,25,27,.045); }
.research-card::after { content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:0; bottom:0; width:4px; background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--red),var(--blue)); }
.research-card.wide { grid-column:1 / -1; }
.research-symbol { display:inline-grid; place-items:center; width:44px; height:44px; margin-bottom:18px; border-radius:12px; background:#151e23; color:#fff; font-size:.76rem; font-weight:900; letter-spacing:.08em; box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px #2c3a41; }
.research-card h3 { font-size:1.35rem; margin-bottom:.65rem; }
.research-card p { color:#455159; }
.research-card ul { margin:1rem 0 0; padding-left:1.1rem; color:#536069; columns:2; column-gap:34px; }
.research-card li { break-inside:avoid; margin:.35rem 0; }
.research-method-flow { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:18px; overflow:hidden; background:#fff; }
.research-method-flow article { padding:25px; border-left:1px solid var(--border); }
.research-method-flow article:first-child { border-left:0; }
.research-method-flow strong { display:block; font-size:1.18rem; margin-bottom:.5rem; color:#172126; }
.research-method-flow span { display:block; color:#5b676e; font-size:.93rem; }
.partner-band { position:relative; overflow:hidden; color:#fff; padding:clamp(52px,6vw,76px) 0; background:linear-gradient(115deg,#72100f,#951716 42%,#172a33 100%); }
.partner-band::after { content:""; position:absolute; width:380px; height:380px; right:-110px; top:-180px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); box-shadow:0 0 0 55px rgba(255,255,255,.025),0 0 0 110px rgba(255,255,255,.018); }
.partner-band-inner { position:relative; z-index:1; display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto; gap:46px; align-items:center; }
.partner-band h2 { max-width:850px; }
.partner-band p { color:#f3dedd; max-width:760px; }
.partner-band .small { color:#dec9c8; }
.partner-band .button.primary { background:#fff; color:#71100f; border-color:#fff; white-space:nowrap; }
.partner-band .button.primary:hover { background:#f1f4f5; color:#71100f; }

/* Contact research funnel */
.research-contact { background:linear-gradient(115deg,#111b20,#1a2b33); color:#fff; }
.partner-panel { display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto; gap:48px; align-items:center; }
.partner-panel p { color:#cbd6db; max-width:780px; }
.partner-panel .eyebrow { color:#d6a04b; }
.partner-panel .button.secondary { border-color:#6f7f87; color:#fff; }
.partner-panel .button.secondary:hover { border-color:#fff; color:#fff; }

/* Capability statement landing page */
.capability-landing { padding:clamp(58px,7vw,90px) 0; background:linear-gradient(118deg,#f5f7f8 0%,#eef2f4 52%,#e7edef 100%); border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
.capability-landing-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.05fr) minmax(340px,.72fr); gap:clamp(44px,7vw,88px); align-items:center; }
.capability-copy h1 { font-size:clamp(3.1rem,6vw,6.1rem); }
.capability-copy .lead { max-width:760px; }
.capability-tags { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin:1.4rem 0 1.7rem; max-width:820px; }
.capability-tags span { border:1px solid #ccd5d9; background:rgba(255,255,255,.72); border-radius:999px; padding:.48rem .7rem; font-size:.8rem; font-weight:750; color:#3a474e; }
.capability-meta { margin-top:.9rem; color:#69757b; }
.capability-preview { display:block; background:#fff; padding:14px; border:1px solid #cbd3d7; border-radius:16px; box-shadow:0 20px 48px rgba(21,25,27,.15); transform:rotate(1deg); transition:transform .18s ease,box-shadow .18s ease; }
.capability-preview:hover { transform:rotate(0deg) translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 24px 56px rgba(21,25,27,.19); }
.capability-preview img { display:block; width:100%; height:auto; border:1px solid #e1e5e7; }

/* Portal-inspired under-construction Easter egg: original visual, no game assets. */
.page-construction { background:#0e1417; color:#fff; }
.construction-main { min-height:100vh; display:grid; place-items:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden; background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 49.8%,rgba(255,255,255,.035) 50%,transparent 50.2%),linear-gradient(#11181c,#0c1114); }
.construction-main::before { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:.16; background:repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 0 119px,rgba(255,255,255,.16) 120px,transparent 121px),repeating-linear-gradient(0deg,transparent 0 119px,rgba(255,255,255,.12) 120px,transparent 121px); }
.construction-shell { position:relative; z-index:1; width:min(calc(100% - 36px),1120px); padding:34px 0 26px; }
.construction-brand { display:inline-block; width:135px; padding:9px 11px 7px; margin-bottom:28px; border-radius:10px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.94); }
.construction-brand img { display:block; width:100%; }
.construction-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(360px,.82fr); gap:clamp(44px,8vw,100px); align-items:center; }
.construction-copy .eyebrow { color:#9fcfe8; }
.construction-copy h1 { font-size:clamp(3.1rem,6.4vw,6.8rem); line-height:.92; max-width:760px; }
.construction-copy .lead { color:#fff; font-size:clamp(1.35rem,2.5vw,2rem); }
.construction-note { color:#9ba9b0; max-width:62ch; }
.construction-secondary { background:transparent; border:1px solid #68777e; color:#fff; }
.construction-secondary:hover { border-color:#fff; color:#fff; }
.cake-chamber { position:relative; aspect-ratio:1/1; min-height:430px; border:1px solid #38464c; border-radius:24px; overflow:hidden; background:linear-gradient(180deg,#e9edef 0 48%,#cdd5d8 48% 49%,#dfe5e7 49% 100%); box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 12px #151d21,0 26px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.38); }
.cake-chamber::before { content:""; position:absolute; inset:20px; border:1px solid rgba(47,65,73,.28); border-radius:14px; }
.chamber-line { position:absolute; background:#aeb9bd; opacity:.72; }
.chamber-line-a { left:0; right:0; height:2px; top:48%; }
.chamber-line-b { top:0; bottom:0; width:2px; left:52%; }
.portal { position:absolute; width:120px; height:240px; border-radius:50%; top:88px; filter:drop-shadow(0 0 18px currentColor); }
.portal::after { content:""; position:absolute; inset:13px 26px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(26,34,38,.86); box-shadow:inset 0 0 34px rgba(0,0,0,.9); }
.portal-blue { left:26px; color:#3fb6ff; border:8px solid #3fb6ff; transform:rotate(-7deg); }
.portal-orange { right:26px; color:#ff9e32; border:8px solid #ff9e32; transform:rotate(7deg); }
.cake { position:absolute; width:210px; height:190px; left:50%; bottom:44px; transform:translateX(-50%); z-index:2; }
.cake-layer { position:absolute; left:25px; width:160px; height:50px; border-radius:10px 10px 18px 18px; background:#5b2b22; box-shadow:inset 0 -9px 0 #3c1b17; }
.cake-layer-a { bottom:36px; }
.cake-layer-b { bottom:81px; width:142px; left:34px; }
.cake-top { position:absolute; left:34px; bottom:123px; width:142px; height:34px; border-radius:50%; background:#f0e6dc; border:8px solid #5b2b22; box-shadow:0 7px 0 #3c1b17; }
.cake-plate { position:absolute; left:6px; bottom:24px; width:198px; height:17px; border-radius:50%; background:#f7f9fa; box-shadow:0 5px 0 #aeb9bd; }
.candle { position:absolute; left:101px; bottom:148px; width:8px; height:34px; background:repeating-linear-gradient(45deg,#fff 0 4px,#d95f5a 4px 8px); z-index:3; }
.candle span { position:absolute; width:13px; height:20px; left:-2px; top:-22px; border-radius:60% 40% 60% 40%; background:#ffb33e; box-shadow:0 0 16px #ff8b21; transform:rotate(12deg); }
.construction-footer { margin:24px 0 0; color:#78878e; font-size:.82rem; }
.construction-footnote { margin:.25rem 0 0; color:#59676d; font-size:.72rem; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .research-teaser-inner,.partner-band-inner,.partner-panel,.capability-landing-grid,.construction-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .research-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .research-card.wide { grid-column:auto; }
  .research-method-flow { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .research-method-flow article:nth-child(3) { border-left:0; border-top:1px solid var(--border); }
  .research-method-flow article:nth-child(4) { border-top:1px solid var(--border); }
  .capability-preview { max-width:520px; transform:none; }
  .cake-chamber { min-height:400px; order:-1; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .research-card ul { columns:1; }
  .research-method-flow { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .research-method-flow article { border-left:0; border-top:1px solid var(--border); }
  .research-method-flow article:first-child { border-top:0; }
  .construction-shell { width:min(calc(100% - 26px),1120px); }
  .cake-chamber { min-height:350px; }
  .portal { width:92px; height:190px; }
  .cake { transform:translateX(-50%) scale(.84); transform-origin:bottom center; }
}