/* ==========================================================================
   VKC PROJECTS - PREMIUM LUXURY ARCHITECTURAL WEBSITE
   Design System, Custom Cursor & Advanced Interactive Animations
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- 1. CSS VARIABLES (DESIGN TOKENS) --- */
:root {
  /* Color Palette - Obsidian & metallic luxury gold */
  --bg-primary: #0a0c10;
  --bg-secondary: #12161f;
  --bg-tertiary: #191f2c;
  --bg-glass: rgba(18, 22, 31, 0.75);
  --bg-glass-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  
  --accent-gold: #d4af37;
  --accent-gold-light: #f3e5ab;
  --accent-gold-dark: #997a15;
  --accent-bronze: #b8860b;
  --accent-glow: rgba(212, 175, 37, 0.3);
  
  --text-primary: #f8f9fa;
  --text-secondary: #a0aec0;
  --text-muted: #6c757d;
  --text-dark: #0a0c10;
  
  --border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --border-gold: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);

  /* Typography */
  --font-primary: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-secondary: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  --font-luxury: 'Cinzel', serif;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-bounce: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  --shadow-gold: 0 10px 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

/* --- 2. BASE & RESET --- */
* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* We hide the default browser cursor on desktop so our custom luxury cursor shines */
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  body, a, button, input, textarea, select, .project-card, .nav-link {
    cursor: none !important;
  }
}

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

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1380px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

/* --- 3. ADVANCED CUSTOM CURSOR (ISTA HOMES INSPIRED & MORE ADVANCED) --- */
/* The small inner dot that instantly tracks mouse coordinates */
.cursor-dot {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9999;
  transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
  transition: width 0.2s ease, height 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-gold);
}

/* The outer smooth-trailing circle ring */
.cursor-ring {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9998;
  transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
  transition: width 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              height 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              background-color 0.3s ease,
              border-color 0.3s ease,
              backdrop-filter 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Text label inside cursor ring (e.g. "VIEW", "EXPLORE") */
.cursor-text {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.6);
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.3s var(--transition-bounce);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* CURSOR HOVER STATES (Triggered via JS) */
/* State 1: Hovering over links, buttons, navigation items */
.cursor-ring.hover-link {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}
.cursor-dot.hover-link {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

/* State 2: Hovering over project cards (Shows "VIEW" label inside enlarged circle) */
.cursor-ring.hover-view {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}
.cursor-ring.hover-view .cursor-text {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}
.cursor-dot.hover-view {
  opacity: 0; /* Hide small dot when showing text label */
}

/* State 3: Click active state */
.cursor-ring.cursor-click {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-width: 3px;
}

/* Hide custom cursor on mobile / touch screens */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .cursor-dot, .cursor-ring {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* --- 4. TOP NOTICE BAR --- */
.top-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0f131a, #1a202d, #0f131a);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 0.6rem 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.top-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}
.top-bar-left, .top-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.top-bar-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.top-bar-item i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}
.top-bar-item strong {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* --- 5. HEADER & LUXURY NAVIGATION --- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.95);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  padding: 0.3rem 0;
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 90px;
  transition: height var(--transition-smooth);
}
.site-header.scrolled .header-inner {
  height: 72px;
}

/* Brand Logo */
.brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.logo-img {
  height: 56px;
  max-width: 220px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}
.brand-logo:hover .logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}
.site-header.scrolled .logo-img {
  height: 46px;
}

.logo-badge {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold), var(--accent-bronze));
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-luxury);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.logo-badge::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.4), transparent);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  animation: logoShine 6s infinite;
}
@keyframes logoShine {
  0% { transform: translateX(-100%) rotate(45deg); }
  20%, 100% { transform: translateX(100%) rotate(45deg); }
}

.logo-text h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.logo-text h1 span {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}
.logo-text p {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Navigation Links */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-menu > ul {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-gold), transparent);
  transition: width var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}
.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Dropdown Menu (ISTA Homes style advanced dropdown) */
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: -20px;
  min-width: 260px;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.8rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(15px);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
  z-index: 100;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  margin: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-item:hover .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-left: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-item i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  width: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  border-left-color: var(--accent-gold);
  padding-left: 1.7rem;
}
.dropdown-item:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Header Right Actions */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.phone-call-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.phone-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  position: relative;
}
.phone-icon::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
  animation: pulseRing 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulseRing {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 0; }
}

.phone-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.phone-details span {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.phone-details a {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.phone-details a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Luxury Button CTA */
.btn-gold {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.8rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold), var(--accent-gold-dark));
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}
.btn-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
.btn-gold i {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.btn-gold:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Hamburger Toggle for Mobile */
.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* --- 6. MOBILE OFFCANVAS DRAWER --- */
.offcanvas-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 1500;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}
.offcanvas-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.offcanvas-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -380px;
  width: 380px;
  max-width: 85vw;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  z-index: 1501;
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: right var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.offcanvas-drawer.active {
  right: 0;
}

.offcanvas-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;

/* --- INNER PAGE BANNER / HEADER --- */
.page-banner {
  position: relative;
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.95), rgba(18, 22, 31, 0.95)), url('../assets/images/hero-1.png') center/cover no-repeat;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-banner-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.page-banner-title {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.page-banner-title span {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}
.page-banner-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.breadcrumbs {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1.2rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.breadcrumbs a {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.breadcrumbs i {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.offcanvas-close {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.offcanvas-close:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.offcanvas-nav {
  margin: 2rem 0;
}
.offcanvas-nav ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}
.offcanvas-nav a {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}
.offcanvas-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  padding-left: 10px;
}

.offcanvas-footer {
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.offcanvas-contact p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.offcanvas-contact h5 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.offcanvas-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.social-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* --- 7. HERO SECTION ("When Construction Turns into an Art & Legacy") --- */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 5rem 0;
}

/* Parallax background slider */
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-slide-img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.2s ease-in-out, transform 8s ease-out;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.hero-slide-img.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* Dark gradient overlay so text is crisp and readable */
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.92) 0%, rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.75) 55%, rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.4) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  max-width: 800px;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.2rem;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 50px;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.hero-badge i {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 4.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.hero-title span {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--accent-gold-light), var(--accent-gold), var(--accent-bronze));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 650px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-outline-gold {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.8rem;
  background: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}
.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Slider controls in bottom right */
.hero-slider-controls {
  position: absolute;
  right: 5%;
  bottom: 8%;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.slider-btn {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(18, 22, 31, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.slider-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* --- 8. ABOUT & LEGACY SECTION (Vamsi Krishna & 15+ Years) --- */
.section-padding {
  padding: 7rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.section-title span {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-content-lead {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
}

.about-text {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.about-founder-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.founder-badge-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.founder-info h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.founder-info p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

/* About Right Images Collage */
.about-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2rem;
}
.about-img-main {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.about-exp-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold), var(--accent-bronze));
  color: var(--text-dark);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  transform: translate(-10px, 10px);
}
.exp-num {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
}
.exp-text {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* --- 9. LIVE STATISTICS COUNTERS --- */
.stats-section {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 4rem 0;
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}
.stat-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}
.stat-card:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 20%;
  height: 60%;
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--border-color);
}
.stat-number {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: inline-block;
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

/* --- 10. PROJECTS SHOWCASE (FILTERABLE PORTFOLIO) --- */
.projects-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Project Filter Tabs */
.filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.filter-btn {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.filter-btn:hover, .filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

/* Projects Grid */
.projects-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.2rem;
}

/* Luxury Project Card with Image Zoom & Custom Hover Interaction */
.project-card {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.project-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.project-img-box {
  position: relative;
  height: 290px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.project-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.project-card:hover .project-img-box img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Gradient overlay on hover */
.project-img-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.85) 100%);
}

.project-status {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  right: 15px;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  z-index: 5;
}
.status-ongoing {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.9);
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
.status-completed {
  background: rgba(40, 167, 69, 0.9);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.status-iconic {
  background: rgba(25, 118, 210, 0.9);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.project-category-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 15px;
  left: 15px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  z-index: 5;
}

.project-info {
  padding: 1.8rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.project-info h3 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.project-card:hover .project-info h3 {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}
.project-location {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.project-location i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.project-footer {
  padding-top: 1.2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.project-specs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}
.spec-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.spec-item i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.project-link-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.project-card:hover .project-link-btn {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* Hide inactive project cards smoothly */
.project-card.hide {
  display: none;
}

/* --- 11. WHY CHOOSE VKC PROJECTS (CORE VALUES WITH 3D HOVER) --- */
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}
.value-card {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 2.5rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.value-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-gold), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}
.value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
}
.value-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.value-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.value-card:hover .value-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(6deg);
}
.value-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.value-card p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* --- 12. CLIENT TESTIMONIALS CAROUSEL --- */
.testimonials-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-primary), var(--bg-secondary));
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.testimonials-container {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: none;
  animation: fadeInTestimonial 0.6s ease;
}
.testimonial-card.active {
  display: block;
}
@keyframes fadeInTestimonial {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(15px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.quote-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30px;
  right: 40px;
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.rating-stars {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}
.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}
.author-avatar {
  width: 65px;
  height: 65px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
.author-info h5 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.author-info span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Carousel Indicators */
.testimonial-controls {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.testi-dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.testi-dot.active {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  width: 32px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

/* --- 13. CONSULTATION / INQUIRY SECTION --- */
.inquiry-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-secondary), #1e2433);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 4rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.inquiry-left h2 {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.inquiry-left p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.inquiry-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.inquiry-contact-item i {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Form Styles */
.inquiry-form .form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}
textarea.form-control {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

/* Form Notification */
.form-notification {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(40, 167, 69, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(40, 167, 69, 0.4);
  color: #28a745;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
}

/* --- 14. LUXURY FOOTER --- */
.site-footer {
  background: #06080b;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 5rem 0 2rem;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}
.footer-about p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin: 1.2rem 0;
}
.footer-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.footer-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
}
.footer-links ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}
.footer-links a {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  padding-left: 6px;
}
.footer-address li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.footer-address i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.footer-bottom a {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* --- 15. RESPONSIVE DESIGN (MEDIA QUERIES) --- */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
  }
  .projects-grid, .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .nav-menu, .phone-call-box {
    display: none;
  }
  .menu-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
  }
  .about-grid, .inquiry-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .stat-card:not(:last-child)::after {
    display: none;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }
  .top-bar {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-section {
    min-height: 75vh;
    padding: 3rem 0;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
  }
  .projects-grid, .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .inquiry-box {
    padding: 2rem;
  }
  .inquiry-form .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
  }
}