:root {
    --primary: #1B2631;
    --accent: #A9204E;
    --accent-rgb: 169, 32, 78;
    --accent-glow: rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.4);
    --text-light: #FFFFFF;
    --text-dim: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    --text-dark: #2C3E50;
    --bg-light: #FDFDFD;
    --bg-alt: #F4F6F7;
    --bg-dark: #0F161C;
    --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

h1, h2, h3 {
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.section {
    padding: 8rem 0;
}

.bg-alt {
    background-color: var(--bg-alt);
}

/* Navbar */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    background: rgba(27, 38, 49, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 1rem 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.navbar:not(.scrolled) {
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3rem;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--text-light);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--accent);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--text-light);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    border-color: var(--text-light);
    background-color: var(--text-light);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.btn-block {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
}

/* WhatsApp Button */
.btn-whatsapp {
    background-color: #25D366;
    color: white;
    border: 2px solid #25D366;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 100%;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.btn-whatsapp:hover {
    background-color: #1ebe5d;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Floating WhatsApp Button */
.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    z-index: 9999;
    background: #25D366;
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.4rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-decoration: none;
    animation: pulse-wa 2s infinite;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
    background: #1ebe5d;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    color: white;
}

@keyframes pulse-wa {
    0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5); }
    70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0); }
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero {
    height: 100vh;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 22, 28, 0.9) 0%, rgba(27, 38, 49, 0.8) 100%), 
                radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, #1B2631 0%, #0F161C 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--text-light);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--accent-glow) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -50%;
    right: -50%;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4rem;
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.text-highlight {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}

.hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.2);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-image img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.img-fluid {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

.floating {
    animation: floating 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floating {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-20px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
}

/* Stats */
.stats {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    text-align: center;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.stat-item h3 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-item p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Services */
.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.sub-title {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin: 1rem 0;
}

.line {
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.service-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .service-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .service-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.service-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.1);
}

.card-img {
    margin: -3rem -2rem 1.5rem -2rem;
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
}

.card-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .card-img img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.service-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Gallery Section */
.gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.gallery-item {
    position: relative;
    height: 300px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.gallery-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(27, 38, 49, 0.8);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-overlay span {
    color: white;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay span {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Responsive Gallery */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Founders Section */
.founders-section {
    background: var(--bg-light);
}

.founders-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.founder-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border-top: 4px solid transparent;
}

.founder-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.12);
    border-top-color: var(--accent);
}

.founder-avatar {
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    width: 200px;
    height: 250px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 3px solid rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.founder-avatar img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.founder-card:hover .founder-avatar {
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

.founder-card:hover .founder-avatar img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.founder-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.founder-role {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.founder-bio {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.founder-contact {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.founder-contact:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.founder-divider {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.divider-line {
    width: 2px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--accent), transparent);
}

.divider-icon {
    padding: 0.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .founders-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .founder-divider {
        flex-direction: row;
    }
    .divider-line {
        width: 60px;
        height: 2px;
        background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--accent), transparent);
    }
}

.service-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #666;
}

/* Flex Container */
.flex-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4rem;
}

.flex-container > div {
    flex: 1;
}

.image-placeholder {
    background: #DDD;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.feature-list li {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-left: 2rem;
    position: relative;
}

.feature-list li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* Contact */
.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
}

.contact-info h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.info-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.info-item .icon {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: var(--bg-alt);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--accent);
}

.info-item strong {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.gst-info {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding: 1rem;
    border: 1px dashed var(--accent);
    display: inline-block;
}

.contact-form {
    background: var(--primary);
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group input, 
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 4px;
    color: white;
    font-family: inherit;
}

.form-group input:focus, 
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

/* Footer */
footer {
    padding: 3rem 0;
    background: #0d1218;
    color: var(--text-dim);
}

.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.socials a {
    margin-left: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Scroll Indicator */
.scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.mouse {
    width: 26px;
    height: 42px;
    border: 2px solid var(--text-dim);
    border-radius: 13px;
    position: relative;
}

.mouse::before {
    content: '';
    width: 4px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--accent);
    position: absolute;
    top: 8px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border-radius: 2px;
    animation: scroll 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes scroll {
    0% { transform: translate(-50%, 0); opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: translate(-50%, 15px); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Responsive Styling */
.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 30px;
    height: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.menu-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--text-light);
    border-radius: 3px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }
    
    .nav-links {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -100%;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100vh;
        background: rgba(15, 22, 28, 0.98);
        backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
        gap: 2.5rem;
        transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        z-index: 999;
        padding: 2rem;
    }
    
    .nav-links.active {
        right: 0;
    }
    
    .nav-links a {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
    }
    
    /* Active Burger Menu State animation */
    .menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
        transform: translateY(8.5px) rotate(45deg);
    }
    
    .menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
        opacity: 0;
    }
    
    .menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
        transform: translateY(-8.5px) rotate(-45deg);
    }

    .hero-container { 
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; 
        text-align: center; 
    }
    .hero-content h1 { 
        font-size: 3rem; 
    }
    .hero-btns { 
        justify-content: center; 
    }
    .hero-image { 
        display: none; 
    }
    .stats-grid { 
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); 
    }
    .service-grid { 
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; 
    }
    .flex-container { 
        flex-direction: column; 
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .contact-grid { 
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; 
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .section {
        padding: 4rem 0;
    }
    
    .container {
        padding: 0 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .page-header {
        padding: 8rem 0 4rem;
    }
    
    .page-header h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    
    .cta-banner {
        padding: 4rem 0;
    }
    
    .cta-banner h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    .hero-content p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .preloader-brand-title {
        font-size: 2rem !important;
        letter-spacing: 6px !important;
    }
    @keyframes titleExpand {
        from { letter-spacing: 4px; }
        to { letter-spacing: 8px; }
    }
    .preloader-brand-sub {
        font-size: 0.8rem !important;
        letter-spacing: 6px !important;
    }
    @keyframes subRevealExpand {
        0% { opacity: 0; letter-spacing: 4px; }
        100% { opacity: 1; letter-spacing: 8px; }
    }
    .contact-form {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .socials a {
        margin: 0 0.75rem;
    }
}

/* Map Section */
.map-section {
    background: var(--bg-alt);
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.map-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.map-wrapper iframe {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 480px;
    border: none;
    filter: grayscale(20%) contrast(1.05);
}

.map-pin-label {
    position: absolute;
    top: 2rem;
    left: 2rem;
    z-index: 10;
}

.pin-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    max-width: 320px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
}

.pin-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pin-card strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.pin-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.map-directions-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--accent);
    color: white;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.map-directions-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .map-pin-label {
        position: static;
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    .pin-card {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .map-wrapper iframe {
        height: 320px;
    }
}

/* Inner Page Header */
.page-header {
    padding: 10rem 0 5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(27, 38, 49, 0.98) 0%, rgba(15, 22, 28, 0.95) 100%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, #1B2631 0%, #0F161C 100%);
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-light);
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.page-header h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.breadcrumbs {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.breadcrumbs a {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.breadcrumbs span {
    margin: 0 0.5rem;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

/* Call to Action Banner */
.cta-banner {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 6rem 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.cta-banner h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.cta-banner p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.cta-grid {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Page Transition Fade-In */
body {
    animation: pageFadeIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes pageFadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(15px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Navbar Logo Micro-Animations */
.logo {
    cursor: pointer;
}

.logo:hover path {
    stroke: var(--accent);
    transition: stroke 0.5s ease;
}

.logo:hover g {
    animation: pulseTape 1.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* Spin tape measure reel on logo hover */
.logo:hover g circle:nth-of-type(3) {
    transform-origin: 120px 24px;
    animation: spinReel 2s linear infinite;
}

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

@keyframes pulseTape {
    from { transform: scale(1); }
    to { transform: scale(1.05); }
}

/* Service Card Enhanced Shadows */
.service-card {
    transition: var(--transition), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.service-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.2) !important;
}

/* Lightbox Modal Styles */
.lightbox-modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(10, 17, 24, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    z-index: 99999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.lightbox-modal.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.lightbox-content {
    max-width: 85%;
    max-height: 80%;
    position: relative;
    transform: scale(0.9);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.lightbox-modal.active .lightbox-content {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.lightbox-content img {
    display: block;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 80vh;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.lightbox-caption {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(15, 27, 41, 0.9);
    color: white;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

/* Lightbox Controls */
.lightbox-btn {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: white;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    z-index: 10;
}

.lightbox-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.lightbox-close {
    top: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
}

.lightbox-prev {
    left: 2rem;
}

.lightbox-next {
    right: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .lightbox-prev { left: 1rem; }
    .lightbox-next { right: 1rem; }
    .lightbox-close { top: 1rem; right: 1rem; }
    .lightbox-content { max-width: 95%; }
}

/* Timeline Styling */
.timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 4rem auto 0;
    padding: 1rem 0;
}

.timeline::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 2px;
    background: var(--accent);
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    margin-left: -1px;
}

.timeline-container {
    padding: 10px 40px;
    position: relative;
    background-color: inherit;
    width: 50%;
}

.timeline-container::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    right: -10px;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border: 4px solid var(--accent);
    top: 15px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.left-timeline {
    left: 0;
}

.right-timeline {
    left: 50%;
}

.right-timeline::after {
    left: -10px;
}

.timeline-content {
    padding: 2rem;
    background-color: white;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.timeline-content h3 {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.timeline-number {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: inline-block;
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .timeline::after {
        left: 31px;
    }
    .timeline-container {
        width: 100%;
        padding-left: 70px;
        padding-right: 25px;
    }
    .timeline-container::after {
        left: 21px;
    }
    .right-timeline {
        left: 0;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Cinematic "Laser Trace & Shockwave Pulse" Preloader
   ========================================================================== */
.preloader {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: #05070a;
    z-index: 999999;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
                transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
                filter 1s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    will-change: opacity, transform, filter;
}

.preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(1.02);
    filter: blur(15px) brightness(1.5);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Engineering Backdrop Grid */
.preloader-grid-bg {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.18;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(0, 243, 255, 0.1) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 243, 255, 0.1) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 30px 30px;
    background-position: center center;
}

/* Scanlines overlay */
.preloader-scanlines {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(18, 16, 16, 0) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 50%);
    background-size: 100% 4px;
    opacity: 0.4;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* central energy pulse glow */
.preloader-energy-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.85);
    width: 800px;
    height: 800px;
    z-index: 2;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 243, 255, 0.2) 0%, rgba(169, 32, 78, 0.12) 55%, transparent 75%);
    filter: blur(50px);
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: energyPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes energyPulse {
    0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.85); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1); opacity: 0.85; }
}

/* Shockwave blast ring */
.preloader-shockwave {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    border: 4px solid #00f3ff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 243, 255, 0.5);
    animation: shockwavePulse 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.8, 0.1, 1) 2.0s forwards;
}

@keyframes shockwavePulse {
    0% {
        width: 0;
        height: 0;
        opacity: 1;
        border-width: 6px;
    }
    100% {
        width: 900px;
        height: 900px;
        opacity: 0;
        border-width: 0.5px;
    }
}

/* Drifting Digital Particles */
.preloader-cyber-particles {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cyber-p {
    position: absolute;
    width: 3px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #00f3ff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.7;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 3px #00f3ff);
}

.cp1 { left: 10%; top: 20%; animation: cyberDrift 8s infinite linear; }
.cp2 { left: 85%; top: 15%; animation: cyberDrift 10s infinite linear; }
.cp3 { left: 30%; top: 75%; animation: cyberDrift 7s infinite linear; }
.cp4 { left: 70%; top: 80%; animation: cyberDrift 9s infinite linear; }
.cp5 { left: 50%; top: 45%; animation: cyberDrift 6s infinite linear; }
.cp6 { left: 20%; top: 60%; animation: cyberDrift 11s infinite linear; }
.cp7 { left: 80%; top: 50%; animation: cyberDrift 8s infinite linear; }
.cp8 { left: 15%; top: 40%; animation: cyberDrift 9s infinite linear; }
.cp9 { left: 75%; top: 30%; animation: cyberDrift 10s infinite linear; }
.cp10 { left: 45%; top: 85%; animation: cyberDrift 7s infinite linear; }

@keyframes cyberDrift {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
        opacity: 0.1;
    }
    50% {
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateY(-80px) scale(0.6);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

/* Title Card Lockup */
.preloader-title-card {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    text-align: center;
    animation: cardFadeOut 1s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) 3.4s forwards;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

@keyframes cardFadeOut {
    to {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0.95);
        filter: blur(8px);
    }
}

/* Brand Logo Container */
.preloader-logo-wrap {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15)) drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(var(--accent-rgb), 0.4));
}

/* SVG Line Drawing animations */
.preloader-diamond {
    stroke-dasharray: 200;
    stroke-dashoffset: 200;
}

.preloader-diamond.diamond-back {
    animation: drawStroke 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.2s forwards;
}

.preloader-diamond.diamond-front {
    animation: drawStroke 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.5s forwards;
}

@keyframes drawStroke {
    to {
        stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
}

/* Accent Lines extending from center */
.preloader-accent-line {
    stroke-dasharray: 20;
    stroke-dashoffset: 20;
    animation: drawAccentLines 1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 1.5s forwards;
}

@keyframes drawAccentLines {
    to {
        stroke-dashoffset: 0;
        opacity: 0.9;
    }
}

/* VS Text Reveal */
.preloader-logo-text {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.85);
    transform-origin: center;
    animation: revealLogoText 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 1.8s forwards;
}

@keyframes revealLogoText {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}

/* Brand Name Text: playfair serif, metallic finish, spacing expanding */
.preloader-brand-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 6px;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(0, 243, 255, 0.3));
    animation: 
        glitchReveal 1s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) 2.0s forwards,
        titleExpand 3.6s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.85, 0.25, 1) forwards,
        cyberGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    opacity: 0;
    will-change: letter-spacing, opacity, filter;
}

@keyframes glitchReveal {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0.95);
        filter: blur(5px) drop-shadow(4px 0 #ff0055) drop-shadow(-4px 0 #00f3ff);
    }
    20% {
        opacity: 0.8;
        transform: scale(1.02);
        filter: blur(0) drop-shadow(2px 0 #ff0055) drop-shadow(-2px 0 #00f3ff);
    }
    40% {
        transform: scale(0.99);
        filter: drop-shadow(-1px 0 #ff0055) drop-shadow(1px 0 #00f3ff);
    }
    60% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1.01);
        filter: drop-shadow(1px 0 #ff0055) drop-shadow(-1px 0 #00f3ff);
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
        filter: blur(0) drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(0, 243, 255, 0.4));
    }
}

@keyframes titleExpand {
    from { letter-spacing: 5px; }
    to { letter-spacing: 14px; }
}

@keyframes cyberGlow {
    0% {
        text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 243, 255, 0.3), 0 0 20px rgba(169, 32, 78, 0.2);
    }
    100% {
        text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 243, 255, 0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(169, 32, 78, 0.4);
    }
}

/* Sub-title text: Windows & doors */
.preloader-brand-sub {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
    letter-spacing: 7px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: subRevealExpand 3.6s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.85, 0.25, 1) forwards;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(169, 32, 78, 0.4));
}

@keyframes subRevealExpand {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        letter-spacing: 5px;
    }
    30% {
        opacity: 1;
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        letter-spacing: 12px;
    }
}

/* Heat Blast Light Flood Overlay (blinds the camera as text slams) */
.light-flood {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #00f3ff 0%, #a9204e 60%, #05070a 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: neonFlood 4.2s cubic-bezier(0.7, 0, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes neonFlood {
    0%, 60% { opacity: 0; filter: brightness(1); }
    85% { opacity: 1; filter: brightness(1.4); }
    100% { opacity: 1; filter: brightness(1.8); }
}/* Hero Video Background */
.hero-video {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.35;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Classical 3D Move Scrolling Animation
   ========================================================================== */
.service-grid, 
.gallery-grid, 
.contact-grid, 
.founders-grid, 
.timeline-container, 
.flex-container {
    perspective: 1200px;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.reveal-3d {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: perspective(1200px) rotateX(15deg) rotateY(-3deg) translateZ(-80px) translateY(50px);
    transform-origin: top center;
    transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), 
                transform 1.05s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.reveal-3d.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: perspective(1200px) rotateX(0deg) rotateY(0deg) translateZ(0) translateY(0);
}