/* =========================================================================
   EMPIRE DEVELOPERS — v2 "Light Editorial Luxury"
   Warm paper, ink, one terracotta accent. Photography-forward, generous
   whitespace, high-contrast serif display. Reads like an architecture
   monograph / high-end design-build firm. No WebGL — motion is CSS + GSAP.
   ========================================================================= */

/* ---- Fonts (self-hosted) ---------------------------------------------- */
@font-face{font-family:'Fraunces';src:url('../fonts/fraunces-wght-normal.woff2') format('woff2');font-weight:100 900;font-style:normal;font-display:swap}
@font-face{font-family:'Fraunces';src:url('../fonts/fraunces-wght-italic.woff2') format('woff2');font-weight:100 900;font-style:italic;font-display:swap}
@font-face{font-family:'Plex Sans';src:url('../fonts/plex-sans-wght-normal.woff2') format('woff2');font-weight:100 700;font-style:normal;font-display:swap}
@font-face{font-family:'Plex Mono';src:url('../fonts/plex-mono-400.woff2') format('woff2');font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-display:swap}

/* ---- Tokens ------------------------------------------------------------ */
:root{
	--paper:#f6f2ec;
	--paper-2:#fbf9f5;
	--panel:#ece5da;
	--ink:#1b1815;
	--ink-2:#5a534a;
	--ink-3:#938b7e;
	--line:rgba(27,24,21,.14);
	--line-2:rgba(27,24,21,.07);
	--accent:#b0603a;
	--accent-2:#985028;
	--espresso:#211d18;
	--cream:#f2ece2;

	--wrap:1360px;
	--gut:clamp(22px,5vw,92px);
	--ease:cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
	--ease-io:cubic-bezier(.76,0,.24,1);
	--dur:.7s;

	--serif:'Fraunces',Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;
	--sans:'Plex Sans',system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,sans-serif;
	--mono:'Plex Mono',ui-monospace,monospace;
}

/* ---- Reset / base ------------------------------------------------------ */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
html.emp-html{-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%}
html.lenis,html.lenis body{height:auto}
.lenis.lenis-smooth{scroll-behavior:auto!important}
.lenis.lenis-stopped{overflow:hidden}
body.emp-body{
	margin:0;background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);
	font-family:var(--sans);font-size:clamp(16px,1.05vw,18px);line-height:1.72;font-weight:380;
	-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;text-rendering:optimizeLegibility;overflow-x:hidden;
}
img,svg,canvas{display:block;max-width:100%}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
button{font:inherit;color:inherit;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer}
ul,ol,dl,dd,figure,blockquote{margin:0;padding:0}
li{list-style:none}
h1,h2,h3,h4,p{margin:0}
::selection{background:var(--accent);color:#fff}
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--accent);outline-offset:3px}
.screen-reader-text{position:absolute!important;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(1px,1px,1px,1px);white-space:nowrap}
.emp-skip{position:fixed;top:-100px;left:16px;z-index:200;background:var(--ink);color:var(--cream);padding:12px 18px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:13px;transition:top .2s}
.emp-skip:focus{top:16px}

/* ---- Layout / type helpers -------------------------------------------- */
.emp-shell{width:100%;max-width:var(--wrap);margin-inline:auto;padding-inline:var(--gut);position:relative}
.emp-tick{display:none}

.emp-h1{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:340;line-height:1.0;letter-spacing:-.018em;font-size:clamp(2.7rem,7vw,6.4rem);text-wrap:balance}
.emp-h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:340;line-height:1.04;letter-spacing:-.015em;font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4.6vw,4rem);max-width:18ch}
.emp-h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.01em;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.6rem)}
.emp-lead{font-size:clamp(1.1rem,1.5vw,1.4rem);line-height:1.6;max-width:60ch;color:var(--ink-2)}
.emp-kicker{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.7em}
.emp-kicker::before{content:"";width:26px;height:1px;background:var(--accent);display:inline-block}
.emp-index{display:block;font-family:var(--mono);font-weight:400;font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--ink-3)}
.emp-dim{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-3)}
em,i{font-style:italic}
.emp-accent{color:var(--accent);font-style:italic}

/* film grain off — light design stays clean */
.emp-grain{display:none}

/* ---- Custom cursor ----------------------------------------------------- */
.emp-cursor{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;z-index:120;pointer-events:none;opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s}
.emp-has-cursor .emp-cursor{opacity:1}
.emp-cursor__dot{position:absolute;width:7px;height:7px;background:var(--accent);border-radius:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%)}
.emp-cursor__ring{position:absolute;width:40px;height:40px;border:1px solid var(--ink);border-radius:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);transition:width .3s var(--ease),height .3s var(--ease),background .3s,border-color .3s}
.emp-cursor.is-hover .emp-cursor__ring{width:64px;height:64px;border-color:var(--accent)}
.emp-cursor.is-cta .emp-cursor__ring{width:84px;height:84px;background:rgba(176,96,58,.14);border-color:var(--accent)}
.emp-cursor.is-view .emp-cursor__ring{width:96px;height:96px;background:rgba(27,24,21,.06)}
.emp-cursor__word{position:absolute;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink);opacity:0;transition:opacity .2s}
.emp-cursor.is-view .emp-cursor__word{opacity:1}
@media (hover:none){.emp-cursor{display:none}}

/* ---- Curtain (page transition) ---------------------------------------- */
.emp-curtain{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:130;background:var(--espresso);transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:bottom;display:grid;place-items:center;pointer-events:none}
.emp-curtain__mark{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:340;font-size:clamp(2rem,6vw,4.5rem);color:var(--cream);opacity:0;letter-spacing:-.02em}

/* ---- Buttons ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.emp-btn{position:relative;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.7em;font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--cream);background:var(--ink);padding:1.1em 1.7em;border-radius:2px;transition:background .35s var(--ease),color .35s var(--ease),transform .35s var(--ease);will-change:transform}
.emp-btn:hover{background:var(--accent);color:#fff}
.emp-btn__arrow{transition:transform .35s var(--ease)}
.emp-btn:hover .emp-btn__arrow{transform:translateX(5px)}
.emp-btn--sm{padding:.72em 1.15em;font-size:.7rem}
.emp-btn--lg{padding:1.2em 2em;font-size:.84rem}
.emp-btn--xl{padding:1.35em 2.4em;font-size:.9rem}
.emp-btn--ghost{background:transparent;color:var(--ink);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:2px}
.emp-btn--ghost:hover{background:transparent;color:var(--accent);border-color:var(--accent)}
.emp-btn--light{background:var(--cream);color:var(--ink)}
.emp-btn--light:hover{background:var(--accent);color:#fff}
.emp-tlink{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5em;font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink);position:relative;padding-bottom:.3em}
.emp-tlink::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;height:1px;width:100%;background:var(--ink);transform:scaleX(1);transform-origin:right;transition:transform .4s var(--ease)}
.emp-tlink:hover{color:var(--accent)}
.emp-tlink:hover::after{background:var(--accent);transform-origin:left}

/* ---- Navigation -------------------------------------------------------- */
.emp-nav{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;width:100%;z-index:80;transition:background .5s var(--ease),box-shadow .5s,border-color .5s;border-bottom:1px solid transparent}
.emp-nav__inner{max-width:var(--wrap);margin-inline:auto;padding:1.35rem var(--gut);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.5rem}
.emp-nav__brand{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1;color:var(--cream)}
.emp-nav__mark{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:1.42rem;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.emp-nav__tag{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.7;margin-top:.4em}
.emp-nav__links{display:flex;gap:2.2rem;margin-left:auto;margin-right:1.6rem}
.emp-nav__link{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:500;font-size:.92rem;letter-spacing:.01em;color:var(--cream);position:relative;padding:.3em 0}
.emp-nav__num{display:none}
.emp-nav__link::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:.05em;height:1px;width:0;background:currentColor;transition:width .35s var(--ease)}
.emp-nav__link:hover::after,.emp-nav__link[aria-current="page"]::after{width:100%}
.emp-nav__actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.3rem}
.emp-nav__phone{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.82rem;color:var(--cream)}
.emp-nav__cta{background:var(--cream);color:var(--ink)}
.emp-nav__cta:hover{background:var(--accent);color:#fff}
.emp-nav__toggle{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;width:34px;height:34px;justify-content:center;align-items:center}
.emp-nav__toggle-line{width:24px;height:1.5px;background:var(--cream);transition:transform .3s,opacity .3s}
.emp-nav.is-stuck,.emp-nav.is-solid{background:rgba(246,242,236,.9);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border-bottom-color:var(--line)}
.emp-nav.is-stuck .emp-nav__brand,.emp-nav.is-solid .emp-nav__brand,
.emp-nav.is-stuck .emp-nav__link,.emp-nav.is-solid .emp-nav__link,
.emp-nav.is-stuck .emp-nav__phone,.emp-nav.is-solid .emp-nav__phone{color:var(--ink)}
.emp-nav.is-stuck .emp-nav__toggle-line,.emp-nav.is-solid .emp-nav__toggle-line{background:var(--ink)}
.emp-nav.is-stuck .emp-nav__cta,.emp-nav.is-solid .emp-nav__cta{background:var(--ink);color:var(--cream)}
.emp-nav.is-stuck .emp-nav__cta:hover,.emp-nav.is-solid .emp-nav__cta:hover{background:var(--accent);color:#fff}
.emp-nav.is-menu .emp-nav__toggle-line:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(3.25px) rotate(45deg)}
.emp-nav.is-menu .emp-nav__toggle-line:nth-child(2){transform:translateY(-3.25px) rotate(-45deg)}

.emp-menu{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:100;background:var(--espresso);color:var(--cream);padding:var(--gut);display:flex;align-items:center;clip-path:inset(0 0 100% 0);transition:clip-path .6s var(--ease-io)}
.emp-menu.is-open{clip-path:inset(0 0 0 0)}
.emp-menu[hidden]{display:flex}
.emp-menu__inner{width:100%;max-width:var(--wrap);margin-inline:auto}
.emp-menu__kicker{font-family:var(--mono);color:var(--accent);letter-spacing:.2em;margin-bottom:1.6rem}
.emp-menu__nav{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.1rem}
.emp-menu__link{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:1rem;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:340;font-size:clamp(2.2rem,9vw,4.5rem);line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.02em;padding:.14em 0}
.emp-menu__link:hover{color:var(--accent)}
.emp-menu__num{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.85rem;color:var(--accent)}
.emp-menu__foot{margin-top:2.6rem;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1.5rem;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.8rem;opacity:.8}

/* ---- HERO (photographic) ---------------------------------------------- */
.emp-hero{position:relative;min-height:100svh;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;overflow:hidden;background:var(--espresso)}
.emp-hero__media{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;overflow:hidden}
.emp-hero__media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transform:scale(1.08);transition:transform 9s linear;filter:saturate(.96) contrast(1.02)}
.emp-hero.is-in .emp-hero__media img{transform:scale(1.17)}
.emp-hero__media::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(20,17,13,.5) 0%,rgba(20,17,13,.05) 32%,rgba(20,17,13,.72) 100%)}
.emp-hero__inner{position:relative;z-index:2;width:100%;padding-bottom:clamp(3rem,7vh,6rem);color:var(--cream)}
.emp-hero__eyebrow{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--cream);opacity:.9;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.8em;margin-bottom:1.6rem}
.emp-hero__eyebrow::before{content:"";width:34px;height:1px;background:var(--accent)}
.emp-hero__title{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:300;line-height:.98;letter-spacing:-.02em;font-size:clamp(3rem,9.5vw,9rem);max-width:15ch}
.emp-hero__title .emp-accent{font-weight:340}
.emp-hero__row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2rem 3rem;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;margin-top:2.2rem}
.emp-hero__lead{max-width:44ch;color:var(--cream);opacity:.9;font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.3vw,1.25rem)}
.emp-hero__actions{display:flex;gap:1rem;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
.emp-hero__scroll{position:absolute;right:var(--gut);bottom:clamp(3rem,7vh,6rem);z-index:3;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:.8rem;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.64rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--cream);writing-mode:vertical-rl;opacity:.85}
.emp-hero__scroll-line{width:1px;height:56px;background:rgba(242,236,226,.4);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.emp-hero__scroll-line::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:-56px;left:0;width:1px;height:56px;background:var(--accent);animation:emp-scroll 2.2s var(--ease-io) infinite}
@keyframes emp-scroll{0%{transform:translateY(0)}100%{transform:translateY(112px)}}
.emp-word-wrap{display:inline-block;overflow:hidden;vertical-align:bottom;padding-bottom:.05em}
.emp-word{display:inline-block}

/* ---- Section rhythm ---------------------------------------------------- */
.emp-section{padding:clamp(5rem,12vh,11rem) 0}
.emp-sechead{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;gap:2rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:clamp(2.5rem,6vh,4.5rem)}
.emp-sechead__t{max-width:24ch}
.emp-sechead .emp-kicker{margin-bottom:1.3rem}

/* ---- Intro / statement ------------------------------------------------- */
.emp-statement{padding:clamp(5rem,13vh,12rem) 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.emp-statement__inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2rem}
.emp-statement__kicker{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent)}
.emp-statement__body{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(1.7rem,4.2vw,3.4rem);line-height:1.14;letter-spacing:-.01em;max-width:26ch;color:var(--ink)}
.emp-statement__sign{margin-top:1rem}

/* ---- Stats band -------------------------------------------------------- */
.emp-stats{background:var(--espresso);color:var(--cream)}
.emp-stats__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:2rem;padding:clamp(3rem,7vh,5.5rem) 0}
.emp-stat{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.5rem}
.emp-stat__v{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(2.6rem,5vw,4.2rem);line-height:1;color:var(--cream)}
.emp-stat__u{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent)}
.emp-stat__l{font-size:.86rem;color:rgba(242,236,226,.7);line-height:1.5;max-width:24ch}

/* ---- Services (horizontal, restyled light) ---------------------------- */
.emp-services{position:relative;background:var(--paper);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.emp-services__pin{min-height:100svh;display:flex;align-items:center;overflow:hidden}
.emp-services__track{display:flex;align-items:stretch;padding-inline:var(--gut);gap:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,3rem);will-change:transform}
.emp-panel{flex:0 0 auto;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center}
.emp-services__intro{width:min(86vw,460px);gap:1.3rem}
.emp-services__intro .emp-h2{margin-top:.4rem}
.emp-services__note{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-top:.8rem}
.emp-service{width:min(88vw,560px);display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr;background:var(--paper-2);border:1px solid var(--line);overflow:hidden}
.emp-service__plate{position:relative;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:16/10}
.emp-service__plate .emp-photo,.emp-service__plate .emp-plate{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 1s var(--ease)}
.emp-service:hover .emp-service__plate .emp-photo{transform:scale(1.05)}
.emp-service__body{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.7rem;padding:clamp(1.6rem,2.5vw,2.4rem)}
.emp-service__head{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:.8rem}
.emp-service__index{font-family:var(--mono);color:var(--accent);font-size:.82rem}
.emp-service__title{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,2.4vw,2.2rem);line-height:1.05}
.emp-service__tag{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;color:var(--accent);font-size:1.1rem}
.emp-service__summary{color:var(--ink-2);font-size:.96rem}
.emp-service__scope{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.4rem;margin-top:.3rem}
.emp-service__scope li{position:relative;padding-left:1.3em;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink)}
.emp-service__scope li::before{content:"—";position:absolute;left:0;color:var(--accent)}
.emp-service__foot{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:1rem;margin-top:.8rem;padding-top:1rem;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.emp-service__price{font-family:var(--mono);color:var(--ink)}
.emp-service__link{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-top:.3rem}
.emp-services__end{width:min(80vw,340px);gap:1.4rem;align-items:flex-start}
.emp-services--native .emp-services__pin{min-height:auto;display:block;overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}
.emp-services--native .emp-services__track{transform:none!important;width:max-content}
.emp-services--native .emp-panel{scroll-snap-align:start}

/* ---- Featured project (big editorial) --------------------------------- */
.emp-feature{padding:clamp(5rem,12vh,11rem) 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.emp-feature__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.35fr 1fr;gap:clamp(2rem,4vw,4.5rem);align-items:center}
.emp-feature__media{overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4/3}
.emp-feature__media .emp-photo{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 1.2s var(--ease)}
.emp-feature:hover .emp-feature__media .emp-photo{transform:scale(1.04)}
.emp-feature__body{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1.2rem}
.emp-feature__meta{display:flex;gap:2rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:.5rem;padding-top:1.2rem;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.emp-feature__meta div{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.2rem}
.emp-feature__meta dt{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-3)}
.emp-feature__meta dd{font-size:.98rem}

/* ---- Process ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.emp-process{padding:clamp(5rem,12vh,10rem) 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.emp-process__head{margin-bottom:clamp(3rem,7vh,5rem);max-width:32ch}
.emp-process__head .emp-kicker{margin-bottom:1.2rem}
.emp-process__body{position:relative;padding-left:clamp(2rem,5vw,5rem)}
.emp-process__spine{position:absolute;left:0;top:0;height:100%;width:100px;color:var(--line)}
.js .emp-process__line{stroke-dasharray:2000;stroke-dashoffset:2000}
.emp-process__steps{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:clamp(2.5rem,6vh,4.5rem)}
.emp-step{position:relative;padding-left:1.5rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.6rem}
.emp-step__node{position:absolute;left:calc(-1 * clamp(2rem,5vw,5rem) + 46px);top:.5em;width:11px;height:11px;border:2px solid var(--line);background:var(--paper);border-radius:50%;transition:border-color .4s,background .4s;transform:translateX(-50%)}
.emp-step.is-on .emp-step__node{border-color:var(--accent);background:var(--accent)}
.emp-step__num{font-family:var(--mono);color:var(--accent);font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.1em}
.emp-step__titleline{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.emp-step__title{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(1.8rem,4vw,3rem);line-height:1}
.emp-step__body{color:var(--ink-2);max-width:52ch}

/* ---- Portfolio gallery ------------------------------------------------- */
.emp-folio{padding:clamp(5rem,12vh,10rem) 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.emp-folio__head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;gap:2rem;margin-bottom:clamp(2.5rem,6vh,4rem);flex-wrap:wrap}
.emp-folio__all{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent)}
.emp-folio__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(12,1fr);gap:clamp(14px,1.6vw,26px);grid-auto-flow:dense}
.emp-folio__item{position:relative;grid-column:span 4;display:block;overflow:hidden;background:var(--panel)}
.emp-folio__item--wide{grid-column:span 8}
.emp-folio__item--tall{grid-column:span 4;grid-row:span 2}
.emp-folio__item--std{grid-column:span 4}
.emp-folio__media{display:block;overflow:hidden;position:relative}
.emp-folio__media .emp-plate,.emp-folio__media .emp-photo{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 1s var(--ease)}
.emp-folio__item--tall .emp-folio__media{aspect-ratio:3/4}
.emp-folio__item--wide .emp-folio__media{aspect-ratio:3/2}
.emp-folio__item--std .emp-folio__media{aspect-ratio:4/3}
.emp-folio__item:hover .emp-photo,.emp-folio__item:hover .emp-plate{transform:scale(1.05)}
.emp-folio__cap{position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;width:100%;padding:1.2rem 1.3rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.3rem;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,rgba(20,17,13,.78));color:var(--cream);transform:translateY(10%);opacity:0;transition:transform .5s var(--ease),opacity .5s var(--ease)}
.emp-folio__item:hover .emp-folio__cap,.emp-folio__item:focus-visible .emp-folio__cap{transform:none;opacity:1}
.emp-folio__idx{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.12em;color:var(--accent)}
.emp-folio__title{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:1.4rem;line-height:1.05}
.emp-folio__grid--full{margin-top:2.5rem}
.emp-folio__item.is-hidden{display:none}
.emp-folio__filter{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5rem;padding-top:.5rem}
.emp-filter{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:.76rem;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-2);border:1px solid var(--line);padding:.62em 1.05em;border-radius:40px;transition:color .25s,border-color .25s,background .25s}
.emp-filter:hover{color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--ink-3)}
.emp-filter.is-active{color:var(--cream);background:var(--ink);border-color:var(--ink)}
.emp-folio__empty{margin-top:2rem;color:var(--ink-2);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.85rem}

/* ---- Testimonials ------------------------------------------------------ */
.emp-testi{padding:clamp(5rem,12vh,10rem) 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);overflow:hidden}
.emp-testi__head{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:1.4rem;margin-bottom:2.5rem}
.emp-marquee{position:relative;width:100%;overflow:hidden;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 6%,#000 94%,transparent);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 6%,#000 94%,transparent)}
.emp-marquee__track{display:flex;width:max-content;animation:emp-marquee var(--emp-marquee-sec,46s) linear infinite}
.emp-marquee:hover .emp-marquee__track{animation-play-state:paused}
@keyframes emp-marquee{from{transform:translateX(0)}to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
.emp-quote{flex:0 0 auto;width:min(84vw,460px);padding:2.2rem 2.6rem;border-left:1px solid var(--line);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1.3rem}
.emp-quote__idx{font-family:var(--mono);color:var(--accent);font-size:.8rem}
.emp-quote__text{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:340;font-size:1.4rem;line-height:1.32;color:var(--ink)}
.emp-quote__by{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.2rem;margin-top:auto}
.emp-quote__name{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:.86rem}

/* ---- CTA (dark band) --------------------------------------------------- */
.emp-cta{padding:clamp(6rem,14vh,12rem) 0;background:var(--espresso);color:var(--cream);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.emp-cta__inner{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1.4rem;align-items:flex-start;position:relative;z-index:1}
.emp-cta .emp-kicker{color:var(--accent)}
.emp-cta__title{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(2.6rem,7vw,6rem);line-height:1.0;letter-spacing:-.02em;max-width:16ch;color:var(--cream)}
.emp-cta__body{max-width:48ch;color:rgba(242,236,226,.78);font-size:1.15rem}
.emp-cta__actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.6rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:1rem}
.emp-cta__phone{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.9rem;color:rgba(242,236,226,.75)}
.emp-cta__phone strong{color:var(--cream)}

/* ---- Footer ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.emp-footer{padding:clamp(4rem,9vh,7rem) 0 2rem;background:var(--paper);border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.emp-footer__top{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;gap:2.4rem;padding-bottom:3rem;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.emp-footer__blurb{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.35rem;max-width:24ch;margin:1rem 0;color:var(--ink)}
.emp-footer__addr,.emp-footer__lic{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.78rem;color:var(--ink-2);line-height:1.7}
.emp-footer__lic{margin-top:.7rem;color:var(--ink-3)}
.emp-footer__h{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-3);margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.emp-footer__col{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.6rem}
.emp-footer__col a{color:var(--ink-2);transition:color .2s;width:fit-content}
.emp-footer__col a:hover{color:var(--accent)}
.emp-footer__hours{color:var(--ink-3);font-size:.85rem}
.emp-footer__social{display:flex;gap:1rem;margin-top:.6rem}
.emp-footer__social a{color:var(--ink)}
.emp-footer__word{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(3.4rem,20vw,17rem);line-height:.82;letter-spacing:-.03em;color:var(--ink);opacity:.06;margin:2rem 0 1rem;user-select:none}
.emp-footer__bar{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:1.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.74rem;color:var(--ink-3)}
.emp-footer__top-link:hover{color:var(--accent)}

/* ---- Page heads (interior pages) -------------------------------------- */
.emp-pagehead{padding:clamp(9rem,20vh,15rem) 0 clamp(3rem,7vh,6rem);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.emp-pagehead .emp-kicker{margin-bottom:1.5rem}
.emp-pagehead .emp-h1{margin-bottom:1.6rem}
.emp-pagehead__dim{display:inline-block;margin-top:2rem}

/* ---- Services page rows ----------------------------------------------- */
.emp-svc-list{padding:clamp(3rem,8vh,6rem) 0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:clamp(4rem,10vh,8rem)}
.emp-svc-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr 1fr;gap:clamp(2rem,4vw,4.5rem);align-items:center;padding-top:clamp(2rem,5vh,4rem);border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.emp-svc-row--flip .emp-svc-row__media{order:2}
.emp-svc-row__media{overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4/3}
.emp-svc-row__media .emp-plate,.emp-svc-row__media .emp-photo{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform 1.1s var(--ease)}
.emp-svc-row:hover .emp-svc-row__media .emp-photo{transform:scale(1.04)}
.emp-svc-row__body{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1.1rem}
.emp-svc-row__head{display:flex;gap:1.4rem;align-items:flex-start}
.emp-svc-row__head .emp-index{margin:0;font-size:1rem;padding-top:.5rem}
.emp-svc-row__tag{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;color:var(--accent);font-size:1.25rem}
.emp-svc-row__summary{color:var(--ink-2);max-width:52ch}
.emp-svc-row__scope{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:.5rem 1.4rem}
.emp-svc-row__scope li{position:relative;padding-left:1.3em;font-size:.92rem}
.emp-svc-row__scope li::before{content:"—";position:absolute;left:0;color:var(--accent)}
.emp-svc-row__foot{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.3rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:.6rem;padding-top:1.2rem;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.emp-svc-row__price{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:1.05rem}

/* ---- About ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.emp-about__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr .9fr;gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,5rem);padding:clamp(3rem,8vh,6rem) 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.emp-about__body{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1.2rem;margin-top:2rem;color:var(--ink-2);max-width:60ch}
.emp-about__side{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2rem}
.emp-about__stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.6rem;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:1.6rem}
.emp-about__stat{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.3rem}
.emp-about__stat-val{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(2.4rem,4vw,3.4rem);line-height:1}
.emp-about__stat-unit{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent)}
.emp-about__stat-label{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--ink-3);line-height:1.4}
.emp-about__lic{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.8rem;color:var(--ink-2);border:1px solid var(--line);padding:1rem;border-radius:2px}
.emp-about__values{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1.6rem;padding:clamp(3rem,8vh,6rem) 0}
.emp-value{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.7rem;padding-top:1.2rem;border-top:2px solid var(--accent)}
.emp-value__num{font-family:var(--mono);color:var(--accent);font-size:.85rem}
.emp-value__title{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:1.5rem}
.emp-value__body{color:var(--ink-2);font-size:.92rem}

/* ---- Contact ----------------------------------------------------------- */
.emp-contact__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,5rem);padding:clamp(3rem,7vh,5rem) 0}
.emp-contact__rows{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.emp-contact__row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:90px 1fr;gap:1rem;padding:1.1rem 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.emp-contact__row dt{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-3)}
.emp-contact__row dd{font-size:1.05rem}
.emp-contact__areas{margin-top:2rem}
.emp-contact__arealist{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.2rem;line-height:1.7;margin-top:.6rem}
.emp-contact__social{display:flex;gap:1.4rem;margin-top:2rem;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.82rem}
.emp-contact__social a:hover{color:var(--accent)}
.emp-form__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.6rem 1.4rem}
.emp-field{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.5rem;position:relative}
.emp-field--wide{grid-column:1/-1}
.emp-label{font-family:var(--sans);font-weight:600;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-3)}
.emp-input{background:transparent;border:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--ink);padding:.7em 0;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:1.05rem;transition:border-color .3s}
.emp-input::placeholder{color:var(--ink-3)}
.emp-input:focus{outline:none;border-bottom-color:var(--accent)}
.emp-select{appearance:none;background-image:linear-gradient(45deg,transparent 50%,var(--ink-3) 50%),linear-gradient(135deg,var(--ink-3) 50%,transparent 50%);background-position:calc(100% - 14px) 1.15em,calc(100% - 9px) 1.15em;background-size:5px 5px;background-repeat:no-repeat;padding-right:2em}
.emp-select option{background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink)}
.emp-textarea{resize:vertical;border:1px solid var(--line);padding:.9em;min-height:120px}
.emp-field.is-error .emp-input{border-color:var(--accent)}
.emp-field__err{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;color:var(--accent-2)}
.emp-hp{position:absolute;left:-9999px;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden}
.emp-form__foot{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.6rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:2rem}
.emp-form__fine{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;color:var(--ink-3);max-width:34ch}
.emp-formnote{padding:1.1rem 1.3rem;border-radius:2px;margin-bottom:1.6rem;font-size:.95rem}
.emp-formnote--ok{background:rgba(176,96,58,.1);border:1px solid var(--accent);color:var(--ink)}
.emp-formnote--err{background:rgba(176,96,58,.08);border:1px solid var(--accent);color:var(--ink)}
.emp-faq{padding:clamp(3rem,8vh,6rem) 0 clamp(4rem,10vh,8rem);border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.emp-faq__head{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:1.6rem;margin-bottom:2.5rem}
.emp-faq__head .emp-index{font-size:1rem}
.emp-faq__item{border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.emp-faq__q{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.2rem;padding:1.5rem 0;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(1.2rem,2.4vw,1.7rem);cursor:pointer;list-style:none}
.emp-faq__q::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.emp-faq__num{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.85rem;color:var(--accent)}
.emp-faq__mark{margin-left:auto;font-family:var(--mono);color:var(--accent);transition:transform .3s}
.emp-faq__item[open] .emp-faq__mark{transform:rotate(45deg)}
.emp-faq__a{padding:0 0 1.6rem 2.6rem;color:var(--ink-2);max-width:70ch}

/* ---- Single project ---------------------------------------------------- */
.emp-project__head{padding:clamp(8rem,18vh,13rem) 0 clamp(1.5rem,3vh,2.5rem)}
.emp-project__back{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.8rem;color:var(--ink-3);display:inline-block;margin-bottom:1.6rem}
.emp-project__back:hover{color:var(--accent)}
.emp-project__hero{margin:0 var(--gut);overflow:hidden}
.emp-project__hero .emp-plate,.emp-project__hero .emp-photo{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9;object-fit:cover}
.emp-project__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.5fr .8fr;gap:clamp(2rem,5vw,5rem);padding:clamp(3rem,7vh,5rem) var(--gut)}
.emp-project__lead{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:340;font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.6vw,2rem);line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:1.6rem}
.emp-project__content{color:var(--ink-2);line-height:1.7}
.emp-project__content p{margin-bottom:1rem}
.emp-project__spec{align-self:start;position:sticky;top:6rem;border:1px solid var(--line);padding:1.6rem;border-radius:2px;background:var(--paper-2)}
.emp-spec__title{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-3);margin-bottom:1rem}
.emp-spec__row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;padding:.7rem 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.emp-spec__row dt{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:.78rem;color:var(--ink-3)}
.emp-spec__row dd{font-size:.95rem;text-align:right}
.emp-project__spec .emp-btn{margin-top:1.4rem;width:100%;justify-content:center}
.emp-project__gallery{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(12px,1.4vw,20px);padding-bottom:clamp(3rem,7vh,5rem)}
.emp-project__shot{overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4/3}
.emp-project__shot .emp-photo{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.emp-project__shot--1{margin-top:3rem;aspect-ratio:3/4}
.emp-related{padding:clamp(4rem,9vh,7rem) 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.emp-related__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.6rem;margin-top:2rem}
.emp-related__item{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.6rem}
.emp-related__item .emp-folio__media{aspect-ratio:4/3;overflow:hidden}
.emp-related__title{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:400;font-size:1.3rem;margin-top:.4rem}
.emp-related__item:hover .emp-photo{transform:scale(1.04)}

/* photo grade (unify the mix) */
.emp-photo{filter:saturate(.95) contrast(1.02)}

/* shortcode fallbacks */
.emp-sc-services{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));gap:1.6rem}
.emp-sc-service{border-top:2px solid var(--accent);padding-top:1rem}
.emp-sc-service h3{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.5rem;margin:.4rem 0}
.emp-sc-projects{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));gap:1.2rem}
.emp-sc-cta{border:1px solid var(--line);padding:2rem;border-radius:2px}
.emp-sc-cta h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:2rem;margin:.4rem 0 1rem}

/* ---- Reveal states (JS-gated) ----------------------------------------- */
.js [data-reveal]{opacity:0;transform:translateY(28px);transition:opacity .9s var(--ease),transform .9s var(--ease)}
.js [data-reveal].is-in{opacity:1;transform:none}
.js [data-reveal-lines]{opacity:0;transform:translateY(28px);transition:opacity .9s var(--ease),transform .9s var(--ease)}
.js [data-reveal-lines].is-in{opacity:1;transform:none}
.js [data-reveal-clip]{clip-path:inset(0 0 100% 0);transition:clip-path 1.1s var(--ease-io)}
.js [data-reveal-clip].is-in{clip-path:inset(0 0 0 0)}
.js .emp-hero__title .emp-word{transform:translateY(115%);transition:transform 1s var(--ease)}
.js .emp-hero.is-in .emp-word{transform:none}

/* ---- Responsive -------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width:1080px){
	.emp-stats__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
	.emp-feature__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.emp-footer__top{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
	.emp-about__grid,.emp-contact__grid,.emp-project__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.emp-project__spec{position:static}
	.emp-svc-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.emp-svc-row--flip .emp-svc-row__media{order:0}
	.emp-about__values{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
@media (max-width:768px){
	.emp-nav__links,.emp-nav__phone{display:none}
	.emp-nav__toggle{display:flex}
	.emp-hero{min-height:92svh}
	.emp-hero__row{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:1.6rem}
	.emp-service{width:86vw}
	.emp-stats__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.6rem}
	.emp-folio__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr)}
	.emp-folio__item,.emp-folio__item--std,.emp-folio__item--wide,.emp-folio__item--tall{grid-column:span 6;grid-row:auto}
	.emp-folio__cap{opacity:1;transform:none}
	.emp-form__grid,.emp-svc-row__scope{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.emp-related__grid,.emp-project__gallery{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.emp-project__shot--1{margin-top:0}
	.emp-footer__top{grid-template-columns:1fr}
	.emp-about__values{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* ---- Reduced motion ---------------------------------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
	*{animation-duration:.001ms!important;animation-iteration-count:1!important;transition-duration:.001ms!important}
	.js [data-reveal],.js [data-reveal-lines]{opacity:1;transform:none}
	.js [data-reveal-clip]{clip-path:none}
	.js .emp-hero__title .emp-word{transform:none}
	.emp-hero__media img{transform:none!important}
	.emp-marquee__track{animation:none;flex-wrap:wrap;width:auto}
	.emp-services__pin{min-height:auto}
	.emp-services__track{flex-wrap:wrap;padding-block:3rem}
	.emp-panel{width:100%!important}
	.emp-hero__scroll-line::after{display:none}
}