    /* Basic reset and variables */
    :root{
      --bg:#0b0b0b;
      --muted:#6b6b6b;
      --accent:#212121; /* darker accent for a more sophisticated look */
      --white:#ffffff;
      --container:1120px;
      --radius:12px;
      --glass: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    }
    *{box-sizing:border-box}
    html,body{height:100%}
    body{
      margin:0;
      font-family:"Poppins",system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,"Helvetica Neue",Arial;
      color:#111;
      background:#fff;
      -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
      -moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;
      line-height:1.45;
    }
    img{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block}

    /* Utility container */
    .container{max-width:var(--container);margin:0 auto;padding:0 20px}

    /* Topbar */
    .topbar{
      background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.85), rgba(0,0,0,0.75));
      color:var(--white);
      padding:8px 0;
      font-size:14px;
      text-align:center;
    }

      /* Header */
      .header{
        background:transparent;
        position:sticky;
        top:0;
        z-index:60;

        /* smoother overall transition and GPU hinting */
        transition: background-color 320ms cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), box-shadow 320ms cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), transform 320ms cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
        will-change: background-color, box-shadow, transform;
        }
        .header.scrolled { /* when scrolled: make main-nav effectively sticky/fixed at the top */
        position:fixed;
        inset:0 0 auto 0;
        top:0;
        left:0;
        right:0;
        z-index:80;
        pointer-events: auto;

        /* gentle shadow and subtle background to avoid abrupt change */
        box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
        background: rgba(11,11,11,0.96);
        }
        .header-inner{
        display:flex;
        align-items:center;
        justify-content:space-between;
        gap:18px;
        padding:18px 20px;
        max-width:var(--container);
        margin:0 auto;

        /* improved transition timing and easing for a smooth hide */
        transition: transform 420ms cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), opacity 420ms cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), max-height 420ms ease, padding 420ms ease, border-bottom 420ms ease;
        background:#fff;
        border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
        position:relative;
        z-index:61;
        will-change: transform, opacity, padding;
        }
        /* when header has .scrolled, hide the white header-inner and let the black main-nav remain visible */
        .header.scrolled .header-inner{
        transform:translateY(-100%);
        opacity:0;
        pointer-events:none;
        max-height:0;
        padding:0;
        border-bottom:0;
        }

        .logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;font-weight:600; transition:opacity 320ms ease, transform 320ms ease}
        /* increased logo size */
        .logo img{height:92px;width:auto;display:block}
        .logo span{font-family:"Playfair Display",serif;font-size:20px;color:#111}

        /* compact logo (hidden entirely - do not insert logo on the sticky header) */
        .logo-compact{display:none !important;align-items:center;text-decoration:none}
        .logo-compact img{height:38px;width:auto;display:block}
        .header.scrolled .logo{display:none}
        /* .header.scrolled .logo-compact intentionally left out so no logo appears in sticky state */

        .nav{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
        .nav a{color:#0b0b0b;text-decoration:none;padding:8px 10px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:500; transition:background-color 200ms ease, color 200ms ease}
        .nav a:hover{background:var(--glass)}
        .nav .btn-cta{
        background:var(--accent);
        color:var(--white);
        padding:10px 14px;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;
        box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(229,168,90,0.14);
        transition: transform 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
        }
        .nav .btn-cta:hover{filter:brightness(.96); transform:translateY(-2px)}

        .burger{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:8px;padding:6px;background:transparent;border:0;cursor:pointer;transition:opacity 220ms ease}
        .burger span{height:3px;background:#111;border-radius:3px;display:block;transition:background-color 220ms ease, transform 220ms ease}

        /* ensure social svgs inherit color and appear black on white header
           increased icon size and tappable area */
        .header-inner .socials { color: #111; display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:center; transition:opacity 220ms ease }
        .header-inner .socials a { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding:6px; border-radius:8px; color:inherit; text-decoration:none; transition:background-color 180ms ease }
        .header-inner .socials svg { width:28px; height:28px; display:block; color:inherit; fill:currentColor; }

        /* subtle hero adjustments tied to header.scrolled for a cohesive scroll experience */
        /* target main sibling hero when header becomes scrolled */
        .header.scrolled + main .hero {
          transform: translateY(-6px);
          transition: transform 460ms cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
          will-change: transform;
        }
        .header.scrolled + main .hero .hero-bg{
          transform: scale(1.03);
          filter: brightness(.38) saturate(.9);
          transition: transform 520ms cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), filter 520ms cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
          will-change: transform, filter;
        }
        .header.scrolled + main .hero .hero-inner{
          transform: translateY(-6px);
          transition: transform 420ms cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1), opacity 420ms ease;
          will-change: transform, opacity;
        }
          /* Hero */
          .hero{
            position:relative;
            min-height:70vh;
            display:flex;
            align-items:center;
            justify-content:center;
            color:var(--white);
            overflow:hidden;
          }
          .hero .hero-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;background-position:center;background-size:cover;filter:brightness(.42) saturate(.9);z-index:0}
          .hero .hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:2;text-align:center;padding:36px 20px;color:var(--white)}
          .hero .kicker{display:inline-block;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);padding:8px 14px;border-radius:999px;margin-bottom:18px;font-weight:600;font-size:13px}
          .hero h1{font-family:"Playfair Display",serif;font-size:clamp(30px,6vw,58px);margin:10px 0 12px;line-height:1.02}
          .hero p.lead{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto 20px;opacity:.95;font-weight:500}

          .cta-row{display:flex;gap:12px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:6px}
          .btn{display:inline-block;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:10px;text-decoration:none;background:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);color:var(--white);font-weight:600}
          .btn.outline{background:transparent;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14)}
          .btn-cta{background:var(--accent);color:var(--white);padding:11px 16px;border-radius:10px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700}

          /* Categories overlapping panel (reduced overlap) */
          .categories-panel{
            max-width:var(--container);
            /* reduced negative offset so cards overlap less with hero on desktop */
            margin:-5px auto 40px;
            display:grid;
            grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
            gap:22px;
            padding:0 20px;
            z-index:3;
            position:relative;
          }
          .card-cat{
            position:relative;
            display:block;
            /* slightly reduced height to visually balance the smaller overlap */
            height:240px;
            border-radius:var(--radius);
            overflow:hidden;
            text-decoration:none;
            color:inherit;
            box-shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(11,11,11,0.16);
            background:#111;
            transition:transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease;
            min-width:0;
          }
          .card-cat:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 20px 46px rgba(11,11,11,0.2)}
          .card-cat img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform .45s ease}
          .card-overlay{
            position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(0,0,0,0.08) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 60%);z-index:1;
          }
          .card-cat .card-body{position:absolute;left:18px;bottom:18px;color:var(--white);z-index:2;max-width:86%}
          .card-title{font-family:"Playfair Display",serif;font-size:20px;margin-bottom:6px;font-weight:700}
          .card-sub{font-size:13px;opacity:.95}
          .card-cat:focus img,.card-cat:hover img{transform:scale(1.06)}

        /* Responsive: keep a modest overlap on smaller screens (further reduced for mobile) */
        @media (max-width:980px){
          /* reduce overlap on tablet / small desktop */
          .categories-panel{margin:-14px auto 24px}
          .card-cat{height:200px}
        }
        @media (max-width:680px){
          /* minimise overlap on mobile so hero and cards are visually separated */
          .categories-panel{margin:-6px auto 18px}
          .card-cat{height:180px}
        }

        /* Services */
        .services{padding:56px 20px 36px}
        .services .section-title{font-size:20px;margin-bottom:12px}
        .services p{color:var(--muted);max-width:820px;margin:0 auto 22px;text-align:center}
        .grid-3{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;max-width:1100px;margin:18px auto 0}
        .service-box{background:#fff;border-radius:10px;padding:22px;box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(11,11,11,0.06);text-align:center}
        .service-box h4{margin:12px 0 8px;font-size:16px}
        .service-box p{color:var(--muted);font-size:14px;margin:0}

        /* Gallery/CTA/footer */
        .section{padding:28px 20px}
        .band{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;padding:22px;border-radius:10px;background:#111;color:var(--white)}
        .footer{padding:36px 20px;background:#0b0b0b;color:var(--white)}
        .footer a{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.92);text-decoration:none}
        .copyright{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65);font-size:14px;margin-top:14px}

        /* Responsive tweaks */
        @media (max-width:980px){
      .nav a.hide-sm{display:none}
      .hero{min-height:60vh}
      .categories-panel{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);margin:-50px auto 24px}
      .grid-3{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px}
        }
        @media (max-width:680px){
      .header-inner{padding:12px 16px}
      .logo img{height:56px}
      .logo-compact img{height:34px}
      .nav{display:none}
      .burger{display:flex}
      .categories-panel{grid-template-columns:1fr;margin:-34px auto 18px}
      .card-cat{height:200px}
      .grid-3{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:12px}
      .hero h1{font-size:clamp(24px,8vw,36px)}
      .hero p.lead{padding:0 6px}
      .band{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}
      /* When mobile, hide the centered links bar in main nav and use burger to toggle */
      .main-nav .center-links{display:none}
      #secondary-links{display:none}

      /* iOS-friendly viewport sizing for the hero */
      @supports (height: 100dvh) {
        .hero,
        .hero .swiper-wrapper,
        .hero .swiper-slide { height: 100dvh; min-height: 100dvh; }
      }


      /* ensure header behaves sticky on mobile too */
      .header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:70}
      nav.main-nav{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:75}
      .header.scrolled nav.main-nav{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:79}

      /* slightly smaller icons on mobile to fit layout */
      .header-inner .socials svg { width:22px; height:22px; }
      .header-inner .socials a { padding:6px; }
        }

        /* Accessibility focus */
        a:focus{outline:3px solid rgba(229,168,90,0.18);outline-offset:3px}

        /* Make primary nav sticky and visible when the header has scrolled */
        nav.main-nav{
      position:sticky;
      top:0;
      z-index:79;
      background:#0b0b0b;
        }
        .header.scrolled nav.main-nav{
      position:fixed;
      top:0;
      left:0;
      right:0;
      z-index:79;
      box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
        }
