/* ==========================================================================
   Balaji Granites — Dedicated About Us Experience
   Architectural Material Monograph & Editorial Visual Language
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --color-stone-dark: #1f1e1b;
  --color-stone-charcoal: #22211e;
  --color-stone-light-bg: #e1dfda;
  --color-stone-light-border: #1f1e1b;
  --color-bg-canvas: #dedcd8;
  --color-bg-ivory: #e6e4de;
  --color-bg-card: #f2f0ea;
  --color-bg-paper: #f9f8f4;
  --color-text-main: #1f1e1b;
  --color-text-body: #47433c;
  --color-text-muted: #6e6960;
  --color-text-subtle: #8a857b;
  --color-stone-rule: rgba(31, 30, 27, 0.12);
  --color-stone-rule-light: rgba(31, 30, 27, 0.06);

  --font-serif: 'Cinzel', serif;
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;

  --ease-cinematic: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-hover: cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body.about-page {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 100vh;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-canvas);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Persistent Floating Pill Navbar
   Always visible, identical in visual language to the homepage
   ========================================================================== */
.about-page .navbar-wrapper {
  position: fixed;
  top: 34px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, 0) !important;
  width: calc(100% - 140px);
  max-width: 1140px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 1000;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  transition: top 0.4s var(--ease-cinematic), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.about-page .pill-navbar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 68px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 46px 0 10px;
  background: rgba(235, 233, 228, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 
    0 12px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08),
    0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.about-page .pill-navbar.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(235, 233, 228, 0.97);
  box-shadow: 
    0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12),
    0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.about-page .brand-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 48px;
  padding: 0 28px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 
    0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05),
    0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-hover), box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.about-page .brand-badge:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.about-page .brand-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--color-stone-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.about-page .nav-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
}

.about-page .nav-link {
  position: relative;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
  padding: 6px 2px;
}

.about-page .nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-stone-dark);
}

.about-page .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-stone-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.about-page .nav-link.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1.5px;
  background-color: var(--color-stone-dark);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Mobile Toggle */
.about-page .mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Shared Editorial Typography & Components
   ========================================================================== */
.about-container {
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 48px;
}

.eyebrow-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.eyebrow-tag::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 16px;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--color-stone-dark);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.editorial-serif-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--color-stone-charcoal);
}

.editorial-body-p {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Base Pill Button */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  height: 62px;
  padding: 0 38px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  transition: 
    transform 0.35s var(--ease-hover),
    box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-hover),
    background-color 0.35s var(--ease-hover),
    border-color 0.35s var(--ease-hover);
  user-select: none;
}

.btn-dark-stone {
  background: var(--color-stone-charcoal);
  color: #f7f6f2;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  box-shadow: 
    0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22),
    0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.btn-dark-stone:hover {
  background: #2e2d29;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.015);
  box-shadow: 
    0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
    0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
}

.btn-light-stone {
  background: var(--color-stone-light-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-stone-light-border);
  box-shadow: 
    0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06),
    0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.btn-light-stone:hover {
  background: #eae8e3;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.015);
  box-shadow: 
    0 10px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09),
    0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Vertical White/Ivory Page Transition Curtain
   ========================================================================== */
.about-curtain-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: #dedcd8;
  z-index: 99999;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  will-change: transform;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-curtain-overlay.is-dismissed {
  transform: translate3d(0, -100%, 0);
}

.about-page-content-wrap {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translate3d(0, 24px, 0);
  filter: blur(4px);
  will-change: opacity, transform, filter;
  transition: 
    opacity 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.15s,
    transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.15s,
    filter 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.15s;
}

.about-page-content-wrap.is-revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  filter: blur(0px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 1 — ABOUT BALAJI GRANITES (EDITORIAL COLLAGE MATCHING SCREENSHOT)
   ========================================================================== */
.story-collage-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 160px 0 110px;
  background-color: #f3f1ec;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 28%, rgba(225, 220, 210, 0.5) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 68%, rgba(218, 212, 200, 0.4) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) 0%, rgba(238, 235, 228, 0.7) 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.story-top-divider {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 69%;
  width: 1px;
  height: 140px;
  background: var(--color-stone-rule);
  opacity: 0.5;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.story-container {
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 48px;
}

.story-collage-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.98fr 1.02fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

/* Left Stack: Quarry blocks + Overlapping "Our Story" card */
.story-left-stack {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 20px 0;
}

.story-img-block {
  position: relative;
  width: 255px;
}

.story-top-img-wrap {
  margin-left: 20px;
  margin-bottom: -54px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.story-bottom-img-wrap {
  margin-left: 20px;
  margin-top: -54px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.story-beige-offset {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 20px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: #d6d0c2;
  border-radius: 4px;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.story-img-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 4px;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  background: #cfccc6;
}

.story-quarry-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease-cinematic);
}

.story-img-frame:hover .story-quarry-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Floating Overlapping Story Card */
.story-card-overlap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  margin-left: 56px;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 42px 38px 44px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 
    0 24px 60px rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.09),
    0 4px 14px rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.story-card-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.story-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(34px, 3.6vw, 46px);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--color-stone-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.story-card-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.story-card-body p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.76;
  color: #4a4740;
}

/* Right Column: Luxury Kitchen with Granite Island Countertop */
.story-right-feature {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.story-right-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  top: -24px;
  right: -20px;
  width: 86%;
  height: 92%;
  background: rgba(220, 215, 204, 0.55);
  border-radius: 12px;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.story-main-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 2;
  background: #cfccc6;
  box-shadow: 
    0 28px 70px rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.12),
    0 6px 20px rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.story-kitchen-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease-cinematic);
}

.story-main-image-frame:hover .story-kitchen-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.story-feature-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -16px;
  right: 24px;
  z-index: 5;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(246, 244, 240, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.story-badge-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-stone-charcoal);
}

.story-badge-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-stone-charcoal);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 2 — OUR APPROACH
   Split layout: Slab macro texture on one side, editorial text beside it
   ========================================================================== */
.about-approach-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 120px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-stone-rule);
  background: #d8d6d1;
}

.about-approach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-approach-media {
  position: relative;
}

.approach-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #cfccc6;
  box-shadow: 
    0 24px 60px rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.1),
    0 6px 18px rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.approach-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease-cinematic);
}

.approach-image-frame:hover .approach-img {
  transform: scale(1.035);
}

.approach-corner-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: 18px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(31, 30, 27, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-approach-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.about-approach-title {
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 52px);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  white-space: pre-line;
}

.approach-text-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.approach-text-group p {
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.78;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
}

.approach-characteristics-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px 24px;
  margin-top: 36px;
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-stone-rule);
}

.approach-char-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
}

.approach-char-bullet {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-stone-dark);
  margin-top: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.approach-char-label {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-stone-charcoal);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.approach-char-desc {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 3 — WHAT WE STAND FOR
   Three horizontal editorial blocks (NOT generic cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-principles-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 130px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-stone-rule);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-canvas);
}

.principles-header {
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  max-width: 780px;
}

.principles-title {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 3.6vw, 46px);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.principles-subtitle {
  font-size: 16.5px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.editorial-principles-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-stone-rule);
}

.editorial-principle-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 100px 320px 1fr;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 40px;
  padding: 44px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-stone-rule);
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.editorial-principle-row:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.principle-numeral {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--color-text-subtle);
}

.principle-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 23px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--color-stone-charcoal);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.principle-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  max-width: 680px;
}

.principle-core-statement {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-stone-dark);
}

.principle-elaboration {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 4 — GRANITE IN ARCHITECTURE
   Cinematic image-led section: "FROM SLAB TO SPACE"
   ========================================================================== */
.about-architecture-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 130px 0 110px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-stone-rule);
  background: #d6d3cd;
}

.architecture-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
}

.architecture-title {
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.4vw, 54px);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.architecture-lead {
  font-size: clamp(17px, 1.4vw, 20px);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
}

.architecture-cinematic-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  max-height: 640px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 
    0 30px 75px rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.16),
    0 8px 24px rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  background: #2a2926;
}

.architecture-cinematic-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 1.6s var(--ease-cinematic);
}

.architecture-cinematic-stage:hover .architecture-cinematic-img {
  transform: scale(1.025);
}

.architecture-stage-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) 60%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) 100%
  );
}

.architecture-stage-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: rgba(31, 30, 27, 0.76);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.architecture-badge-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #eae8e3;
}

.architecture-badge-text {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BALAJI TILES SECTION — SISTER BRAND SHOWCASE
   ========================================================================== */
.about-tiles-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 130px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-stone-rule);
  background: #d8d5ce;
}

.about-tiles-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.about-tiles-header-left {
  max-width: 720px;
}

.about-tiles-title {
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 52px);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-tiles-desc {
  font-size: 16.5px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
}

.about-tiles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.about-tile-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #f7f6f2;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-hover), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease-hover);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.about-tile-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(26, 25, 23, 0.14);
}

.about-tile-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #cfccc6;
}

.about-tile-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease-cinematic);
}

.about-tile-card:hover .about-tile-media img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.about-tile-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(31, 30, 27, 0.76);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-tile-info {
  padding: 18px 20px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.about-tile-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--color-stone-charcoal);
}

.about-tile-sub {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 5 — CLOSING STATEMENT
   Centered, large typography, restrained CTA returning to collection
   ========================================================================== */
.about-closing-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 150px 0 130px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-stone-rule);
  background: #e2e0da;
  text-align: center;
}

.closing-inner {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.closing-title {
  font-size: clamp(42px, 6.2vw, 76px);
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--color-stone-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.closing-copy {
  font-size: clamp(16.5px, 1.35vw, 19px);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 580px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.closing-cta-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.about-explore-cta {
  width: auto;
  min-width: 250px;
}

.cta-arrow-icon {
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-hover);
}

.about-explore-cta:hover .cta-arrow-icon {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Architectural Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.about-site-footer {
  padding: 60px 0 50px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-stone-rule);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-canvas);
}

.footer-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
}

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.footer-brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--color-stone-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-brand-subtitle {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--color-text-subtle);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-link {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-stone-dark);
}

.footer-legal {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--color-text-subtle);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Adaptations
   ========================================================================== */

/* Tablet (max-width: 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 44px;
  }

  .about-approach-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 44px;
  }

  .editorial-principle-row {
    grid-template-columns: 70px 240px 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    padding: 36px 12px;
  }

  .principle-title {
    font-size: 20px;
  }
}

/* Intermediate Tablet & Mobile (max-width: 900px) */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about-page .navbar-wrapper {
    top: 20px;
    width: calc(100% - 40px);
  }

  .about-page .pill-navbar {
    height: 58px;
    padding: 0 24px 0 6px;
  }

  .about-page .nav-links {
    gap: 22px;
  }

  .about-page .brand-badge {
    height: 44px;
    padding: 0 18px;
  }

  .about-page .brand-text {
    font-size: 13.5px;
  }

  .about-container {
    padding: 0 32px;
  }

  .about-hero-section {
    padding: 130px 0 80px;
  }

  .about-approach-section {
    padding: 90px 0;
  }

  .about-principles-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
  }

  .about-architecture-section {
    padding: 100px 0 80px;
  }

  .about-closing-section {
    padding: 110px 0 90px;
  }

  .story-collage-section {
    padding: 120px 0 80px;
  }

  .story-collage-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .story-left-stack {
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .story-top-img-wrap,
  .story-bottom-img-wrap {
    margin-left: 0;
    width: min(100%, 280px);
  }

  .story-card-overlap {
    margin-left: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-top: -24px;
    margin-bottom: -24px;
    padding: 32px 24px 36px;
  }

  .story-right-backdrop {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Stack split layouts on tablet/mobile */
  .about-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }

  .about-hero-content {
    padding-right: 0;
  }

  .about-approach-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }

  .about-approach-media {
    order: 2;
  }

  .about-approach-content {
    order: 1;
  }

  .editorial-principle-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 30px 10px;
  }

  .principle-numeral {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .architecture-cinematic-stage {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  }
}

/* Mobile Devices (max-width: 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-page .navbar-wrapper {
    top: max(14px, env(safe-area-inset-top, 14px));
    width: min(calc(100% - 24px), 430px);
    max-width: 430px;
  }

  .about-page .pill-navbar {
    height: 50px;
    padding: 0 6px;
    position: relative;
  }

  .about-page .brand-badge {
    height: 38px;
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  .about-page .brand-text {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  }

  .about-page .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    height: 38px;
    padding: 0 14px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    box-shadow: 
      0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04),
      0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
    user-select: none;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
  }

  .about-page .mobile-nav-toggle:active {
    transform: scale(0.97);
  }

  .about-page .pill-navbar.menu-open .mobile-nav-toggle {
    background: #f0eeea;
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  }

  .about-page .mobile-nav-toggle-text {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--color-stone-dark);
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  .about-page .mobile-nav-toggle-icon {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    width: 13px;
    height: 13px;
    color: var(--color-stone-dark);
  }

  .about-page .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 8px);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 8px;
    gap: 3px;
    list-style: none;
    background: rgba(246, 244, 240, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    border-radius: 18px;
    box-shadow: 
      0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14),
      0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(0.98);
    transform-origin: top center;
    transition: 
      opacity 0.25s var(--ease-cinematic),
      transform 0.25s var(--ease-cinematic),
      visibility 0.25s;
    z-index: 1005;
  }

  .about-page .pill-navbar.menu-open .nav-links {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }

  .about-page .nav-links li {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .about-page .nav-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
  }

  .about-page .nav-link:hover,
  .about-page .nav-link:active {
    background: rgba(31, 30, 27, 0.05);
  }

  .about-page .nav-link.active {
    background: rgba(31, 30, 27, 0.08);
  }

  .about-page .nav-link.active::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .about-container {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }

  .about-hero-section {
    padding: 100px 0 60px;
  }

  .about-hero-title {
    font-size: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .about-hero-lead {
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }

  .about-hero-meta-row {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px 32px;
  }

  .about-approach-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

  .about-approach-title {
    font-size: 30px;
  }

  .approach-characteristics-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .about-principles-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

  .principles-title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .about-architecture-section {
    padding: 70px 0 60px;
  }

  .architecture-title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .architecture-cinematic-stage {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .architecture-stage-badge {
    bottom: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
  }

  .about-closing-section {
    padding: 80px 0 70px;
  }

  .closing-title {
    font-size: 34px;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  }

  .closing-copy {
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
  }

  .btn {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    height: 54px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
  }

  .about-tiles-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

  .about-tiles-title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .about-tiles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .closing-cta-wrap {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .closing-cta-wrap .btn {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
  }

  .footer-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .footer-links {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
  }
}