/* ================================================================
   AAA RemodelinG — Design A (north-light remapped → slot a)
   All selectors scoped to [data-design="a"] · keyframes prefixed nl-
   Token alias: --design-a-primary exposed on the root block
   ================================================================ */

/* ── Google Fonts ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Newsreader:ital,opsz,wght@0,6..72,400;0,6..72,500;0,6..72,600;1,6..72,400;1,6..72,500&family=Outfit:wght@400;500;600&family=JetBrains+Mono:wght@400;500&display=swap');

/* ── Token system (north-light) ────────────────────────────────── */
[data-design="a"] {
  --nl-linen         : #F4F2EC;
  --nl-linen-warm    : #E5E1D6;
  --nl-linen-dark    : #1C1813;
  --nl-ink           : #1C1813;
  --nl-ink-soft      : #3F362C;
  --nl-muted         : #807767;
  --nl-rule          : #C9C2B0;
  --nl-rule-strong   : #6E6655;

  --nl-chip-01       : #E8E4D4;
  --nl-chip-02       : #6B5645;
  --nl-chip-03       : #B9914A;
  --nl-chip-04       : #1B3A52;
  --nl-chip-01-wet   : #DDD9C8;
  --nl-chip-02-wet   : #7C6650;
  --nl-chip-03-wet   : #C99C52;
  --nl-chip-04-wet   : #224862;

  --nl-light-warm    : #F1D7A0;
  --nl-light-cool    : #C7CFD6;
  --nl-pigment-bloom : rgba(105,80,55,0.18);
  --nl-critical      : #B23A1F;
  --nl-success       : #6F7A3A;

  --nl-surface       : var(--nl-linen);
  --nl-surface-sunk  : var(--nl-linen-warm);
  --nl-text          : var(--nl-ink);
  --nl-text-soft     : var(--nl-ink-soft);
  --nl-text-mute     : var(--nl-muted);
  --nl-brand         : var(--nl-chip-04);
  --nl-brand-wet     : var(--nl-chip-04-wet);
  --nl-accent        : var(--nl-chip-03);

  --nl-font-display  : 'Newsreader', 'Source Serif 4', 'Georgia', serif;
  --nl-font-body     : 'Outfit', -apple-system, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;
  --nl-font-mono     : 'JetBrains Mono', 'SFMono-Regular', 'Menlo', monospace;

  --nl-type-spread   : clamp(42px, 6vw, 88px);
  --nl-type-display  : clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 60px);
  --nl-type-headline : clamp(22px, 2.8vw, 30px);
  --nl-type-body-lg  : clamp(17px, 1.5vw, 20px);
  --nl-type-body     : clamp(16px, 1.3vw, 18px);
  --nl-type-caption  : 14px;
  --nl-type-stamp    : 12px;

  --nl-hairline      : 1px;
  --nl-thread        : 4px;
  --nl-grain         : 8px;
  --nl-stroke        : 16px;
  --nl-coat          : 24px;
  --nl-canvas        : 40px;
  --nl-wall          : 64px;
  --nl-room          : 96px;
  --nl-atelier       : 160px;

  --nl-dur-touch     : 220ms;
  --nl-dur-settle    : 380ms;
  --nl-dur-bloom     : 900ms;
  --nl-dur-load      : 1400ms;
  --nl-dur-cure      : 1800ms;
  --nl-dur-light     : 24000ms;
  --nl-dur-light-b   : 17000ms;
  --nl-dur-breath    : 6400ms;
  --nl-dur-pointer   : 8000ms;

  --nl-ease-light    : cubic-bezier(.45, .15, .35, 1);
  --nl-ease-bloom    : cubic-bezier(.22, .61, .36, 1);
  --nl-ease-settle   : cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1);

  --nl-radius-chip   : 0;
  --nl-radius-tag    : 2px;
  --nl-radius-btn    : 4px;

  --nl-elev-bloom    : 0 0 0 1px var(--nl-pigment-bloom), 0 0 32px -8px var(--nl-pigment-bloom);

  /* Slot primary exposed per contract */
  --design-a-primary : var(--nl-brand);

  /* Base surface */
  background: var(--nl-linen);
  color: var(--nl-ink);
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body);
  font-size: var(--nl-type-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ── Viewport containment (HARD — no h-scroll) ─────────────────── */
[data-design="a"].dq-design,
[data-design="a"] .dq-design {
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: clip;
}
[data-design="a"].dq-design * {
  min-width: 0;
}
[data-design="a"].dq-design img,
[data-design="a"].dq-design svg:not([data-keep-size]) {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

/* ── nl-tag ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
[data-design="a"] .nl-tag {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-mono);
  font-size: var(--nl-type-stamp);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nl-text-mute);
  display: inline-block;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   E1 — ANIMATED MINIMALIST HEADER
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
[data-design="a"] .nl-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: var(--nl-linen);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-header__bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--nl-stroke) clamp(var(--nl-stroke), 4vw, var(--nl-canvas));
  min-height: 68px;
  max-width: 100%;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-header__logo {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--nl-ink);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-header__mark {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 26px;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  line-height: 1;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-header__menu {
  appearance: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
  border-radius: var(--nl-radius-btn);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: grid;
  place-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-header__menu-bar {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--nl-ink);
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  [data-design="a"] .nl-header__menu:hover {
    border-color: var(--nl-ink);
  }
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-header__rule {
  position: relative;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--nl-rule);
  overflow: visible;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-header__rake {
  position: absolute;
  left: -10%;
  right: -10%;
  top: -8px;
  height: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--nl-light-warm) 30%, var(--nl-light-cool) 70%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0.32;
  filter: blur(8px);
  animation: nl-header-rake var(--nl-dur-light-b) var(--nl-ease-light) infinite;
}
@keyframes nl-header-rake {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-12%); opacity: 0.20; }
  50%      { transform: translateX(12%);  opacity: 0.40; }
}

/* Curtain */
[data-design="a"] .nl-curtain {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 60;
  background: rgba(28,24,19,0.36);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-curtain[hidden] {
  display: none;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-curtain__panel {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  background: var(--nl-linen);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nl-brand);
  padding: var(--nl-coat) clamp(var(--nl-stroke), 4vw, var(--nl-canvas)) var(--nl-canvas);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--nl-canvas);
  transform: translateY(-100%);
  transition: transform 760ms var(--nl-ease-light);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-curtain.is-open .nl-curtain__panel {
  transform: translateY(0);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-curtain__close {
  appearance: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  font-family: var(--nl-font-mono);
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--nl-ink);
  cursor: pointer;
  align-self: flex-end;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-curtain__nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--nl-grain);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-curtain__nav a {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--nl-ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
  display: block;
  min-height: 44px;
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  [data-design="a"] .nl-curtain__nav a:hover { color: var(--nl-brand); }
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-curtain__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--nl-stroke);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-curtain__phone {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body);
  font-size: var(--nl-type-body);
  color: var(--nl-text-soft);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 12px 0;
  display: block;
  min-height: 44px;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-curtain__foot {
  margin-top: auto;
  color: var(--nl-text-mute);
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   E3 + E2 — HERO (unique animated backdrop + funnel-anchor CTA)
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;          /* HARD: z-index containment per HERO TEXT Z-INDEX rule */
  min-height: 78vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--nl-linen);
  padding: var(--nl-room) clamp(var(--nl-stroke), 5vw, var(--nl-canvas));
  padding-top: var(--nl-atelier);
}

/* — Hero backdrop layer (E3) — one animated layer, no directional primitive */
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Warm-cool atmosphere drift (the main ambient layer — sustains throughout) */
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__atmosphere {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(130deg, var(--nl-light-warm) 0%, var(--nl-linen) 40%, var(--nl-light-cool) 100%);
  opacity: 0.55;
  animation: nl-hero-atm var(--nl-dur-light) var(--nl-ease-light) infinite;
}
@keyframes nl-hero-atm {
  0%   { opacity: 0.45; transform: scale(1.00) rotate(0deg); }
  33%  { opacity: 0.60; transform: scale(1.03) rotate(0.5deg); }
  66%  { opacity: 0.50; transform: scale(1.01) rotate(-0.3deg); }
  100% { opacity: 0.45; transform: scale(1.00) rotate(0deg); }
}

/* Plan-lines SVG (drawn in on load, then persist as substrate mark) */
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__planlines {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.28;
  overflow: hidden;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__plan-svg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-plan-rect {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--nl-ink);
  stroke-width: 1;
  stroke-dasharray: 1200;
  stroke-dashoffset: 1200;
  animation: nl-plan-draw 2.2s var(--nl-ease-settle) forwards;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-plan-rect--inner {
  animation-delay: 0.35s;
  animation-duration: 1.8s;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-plan-rect--deck {
  animation-delay: 0.7s;
  animation-duration: 2.0s;
}
@keyframes nl-plan-draw {
  to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-plan-line {
  stroke: var(--nl-ink);
  stroke-width: 0.6;
  stroke-dasharray: 600;
  stroke-dashoffset: 600;
  animation: nl-plan-draw 1.4s var(--nl-ease-settle) 0.9s forwards;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-plan-line--deck {
  animation-delay: 1.1s;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-plan-dim {
  stroke: var(--nl-muted);
  stroke-width: 0.5;
  stroke-dasharray: 500;
  stroke-dashoffset: 500;
  animation: nl-plan-draw 1.2s var(--nl-ease-settle) 1.4s forwards;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-plan-beam {
  stroke: var(--nl-chip-04);
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-dasharray: 400;
  stroke-dashoffset: 400;
  animation: nl-plan-draw 1.2s var(--nl-ease-settle) 1.6s forwards;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-plan-label {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  fill: var(--nl-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  /* opacity:1 at rest — entrance uses transform-only per HARD CONTRACT */
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  animation: nl-plan-label-in 0.8s var(--nl-ease-settle) 1.8s forwards;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-plan-label--beam {
  fill: var(--nl-chip-04);
  animation-delay: 2.0s;
}
@keyframes nl-plan-label-in {
  from { transform: translateY(6px); }
  to   { transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Light pool — the perceptible ongoing ambient that satisfies hero.md v0.2.1 */
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__lightpool {
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%;
  left: 30%;
  width: 70%;
  height: 130%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 50% 40%, var(--nl-light-warm) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0.35;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  animation: nl-hero-pool var(--nl-dur-light-b) var(--nl-ease-light) infinite;
}
@keyframes nl-hero-pool {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0)   translateY(0);   opacity: 0.30; }
  40%      { transform: translateX(8%)  translateY(-4%); opacity: 0.45; }
  75%      { transform: translateX(-5%) translateY(3%);  opacity: 0.35; }
}

/* Hero content column (z-index ABOVE backdrop — HARD rule) */
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;                /* explicitly above all backdrop layers */
  max-width: min(680px, 100%);
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-coat);
  padding-bottom: var(--nl-room);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__plate-tag {
  display: block;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__title {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--nl-type-spread);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--nl-text);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 16ch;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
  /* HARD: opacity:1 at first paint */
  opacity: 1;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__subtitle {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body);
  font-size: var(--nl-type-body-lg);
  color: var(--nl-text-soft);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
  opacity: 1;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__proof {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-mono);
  font-size: var(--nl-type-stamp);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nl-text-mute);
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 1;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__contact-note {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body);
  font-size: var(--nl-type-caption);
  color: var(--nl-text-mute);
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 1;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__contact-note a {
  color: var(--nl-text-soft);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   E2 — ANIMATED CTA (Loaded Stroke)
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
[data-design="a"] .nl-cta {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 18px 30px;
  min-height: 56px;
  background: var(--nl-brand);
  background-image: linear-gradient(95deg, var(--nl-brand-wet) 0%, var(--nl-brand) 35%, var(--nl-brand) 70%, var(--nl-brand-wet) 100%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  color: var(--nl-linen);
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: var(--nl-radius-btn);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  animation: nl-cta-breath var(--nl-dur-breath) ease-in-out infinite;
  transition:
    box-shadow var(--nl-dur-settle) var(--nl-ease-bloom),
    transform var(--nl-dur-touch) var(--nl-ease-settle);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 transparent;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-cta--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  background-image: none;
  color: var(--nl-brand);
  border: 1px solid var(--nl-brand);
  animation: none;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-cta--submit {
  min-width: 220px;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-cta__arrow {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-mono);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform var(--nl-dur-settle) var(--nl-ease-settle);
  display: inline-block;
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  [data-design="a"] .nl-cta:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--nl-elev-bloom);
  }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-cta:hover .nl-cta__arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
  }
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-cta:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--nl-brand);
  outline-offset: 4px;
  box-shadow: var(--nl-elev-bloom);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-cta:active {
  transform: scale(0.985);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--nl-pigment-bloom), 0 0 48px -4px var(--nl-pigment-bloom);
}
@keyframes nl-cta-breath {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50%      { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   E6 — POINTER (sash of light, between hero and funnel)
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
[data-design="a"] .nl-pointer {
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
  place-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  padding: var(--nl-canvas) 0;
  background: var(--nl-linen);
  /* HARD: opacity:1 computed, bounding-box height > 8px */
  opacity: 1;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-pointer__field {
  position: relative;
  width: 56px;
  height: 220px;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-pointer__sash {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: -40px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 80px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, var(--nl-light-warm) 30%, var(--nl-light-cool) 70%, transparent 100%);
  filter: blur(8px);
  opacity: 0.85;
  animation: nl-pointer-sash var(--nl-dur-pointer) var(--nl-ease-light) infinite;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-pointer__bloom {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transform: translate(-50%, 50%) scale(0.92);
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, var(--nl-chip-02) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0.12;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  animation: nl-pointer-bloom var(--nl-dur-pointer) var(--nl-ease-bloom) infinite;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-pointer__label {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--nl-text-soft);
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
@keyframes nl-pointer-sash {
  0%   { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);    opacity: 0;   }
  10%  {                                                opacity: 0.85; }
  85%  { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(240px); opacity: 0.85; }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(240px); opacity: 0;   }
}
@keyframes nl-pointer-bloom {
  0%, 70% { opacity: 0.12; transform: translate(-50%, 50%) scale(0.92); }
  85%     { opacity: 0.55; transform: translate(-50%, 50%) scale(1.0);  }
  100%    { opacity: 0.12; transform: translate(-50%, 50%) scale(0.92); }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   E5 — FUNNEL (5-step qualifying intake)
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel {
  padding: var(--nl-room) clamp(var(--nl-stroke), 5vw, var(--nl-canvas));
  background: var(--nl-linen-warm);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__head {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--nl-canvas);
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-stroke);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__title {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--nl-type-display);
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--nl-text);
  margin: 0;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__lede {
  color: var(--nl-text-soft);
  max-width: 54ch;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__stage {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__progress {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--nl-coat);
  margin-bottom: var(--nl-canvas);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__track {
  flex: 1;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--nl-rule);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--nl-brand);
  /* Full width, scaled on X via transform — GPU-only, no layout prop animation */
  width: 100%;
  transform: scaleX(0.20);
  transform-origin: left center;
  transition: transform var(--nl-dur-settle) var(--nl-ease-settle);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__step-label {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-mono);
  font-size: var(--nl-type-stamp);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nl-text-mute);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__step {
  display: none;
  border: 0;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__step.is-current {
  display: block;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__legend {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--nl-type-headline);
  color: var(--nl-text);
  padding: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--nl-canvas);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
  display: block;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__opts {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-stroke);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__opt {
  appearance: none;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--nl-linen);
  border: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
  border-radius: var(--nl-radius-btn);
  padding: var(--nl-stroke) var(--nl-coat);
  min-height: 56px;
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body);
  font-size: var(--nl-type-body);
  color: var(--nl-text);
  transition:
    border-color var(--nl-dur-settle) var(--nl-ease-settle),
    box-shadow var(--nl-dur-settle) var(--nl-ease-bloom),
    transform var(--nl-dur-touch) var(--nl-ease-settle);
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  [data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__opt:hover {
    border-color: var(--nl-rule-strong);
  }
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__opt:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--nl-brand);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__opt.is-picked {
  border-color: var(--nl-brand);
  box-shadow: var(--nl-elev-bloom);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__opt:active {
  transform: scale(0.98);
}

/* Contact step fields */
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__fields {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-canvas);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-field {
  display: grid;
  gap: 6px;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-field--full {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-field__label {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--nl-type-caption);
  color: var(--nl-text-soft);
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-field__input {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body);
  font-size: var(--nl-type-body);
  color: var(--nl-text);
  background: var(--nl-linen);
  border: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 10px 0;
  width: 100%;
  outline: 0;
  transition: border-color var(--nl-dur-settle) var(--nl-ease-settle);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-field__input:focus {
  border-bottom-color: var(--nl-brand);
  border-bottom-width: 2px;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-field__textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 96px;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__submit-row {
  padding-top: var(--nl-coat);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__confirm {
  padding: var(--nl-canvas);
  background: var(--nl-linen);
  border: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
  border-radius: var(--nl-radius-btn);
  display: none;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__confirm:not([hidden]) {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-stroke);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__confirm-msg {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: var(--nl-type-body-lg);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--nl-text);
  margin: 0;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__confirm-phone {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--nl-text-soft);
  font-size: var(--nl-type-body);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__confirm-phone a {
  color: var(--nl-brand);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__trust {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: var(--nl-canvas) auto 0;
  padding-top: var(--nl-coat);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-grain);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__trust-note {
  font-size: var(--nl-type-caption);
  color: var(--nl-text-mute);
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   E4 — AMBIENT-B: Portfolio / completed work (pigment-bloom)
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
[data-design="a"] .nl-recent {
  padding: var(--nl-room) clamp(var(--nl-stroke), 5vw, var(--nl-canvas));
  background: var(--nl-linen);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-recent__head {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--nl-canvas);
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-stroke);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-recent__lede {
  color: var(--nl-text-soft);
  max-width: 56ch;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-light__title {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--nl-type-display);
  line-height: 1.04;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--nl-text);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 22ch;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-recent__grid {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 1280px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--nl-canvas) var(--nl-coat);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-recent__plate {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-stroke);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-recent__plate:nth-child(3n+2) {
  margin-top: var(--nl-canvas);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-recent__figure {
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  background: var(--nl-linen-warm);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-recent__figure--text {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-recent__project-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  gap: var(--nl-grain);
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--nl-coat);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-project-icon {
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--nl-text-mute);
  display: block;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-project-type {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-mono);
  font-size: var(--nl-type-stamp);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nl-text-mute);
  display: block;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-recent__bloom {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  width: 10%;
  height: 10%;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, var(--nl-chip-02) 0%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.92);
  opacity: 0.12;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  transition:
    transform var(--nl-dur-bloom) var(--nl-ease-bloom),
    opacity var(--nl-dur-bloom) var(--nl-ease-bloom);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-recent__plate.is-bloomed .nl-recent__bloom {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(12);
  opacity: 0.12;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-recent__plate.is-blooming .nl-recent__bloom {
  opacity: 0.45;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(8);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-recent__meta {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-grain);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-recent__meta h3 {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  color: var(--nl-text);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 28ch;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-recent__tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--nl-stroke);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-recent__desc {
  font-size: var(--nl-type-caption);
  color: var(--nl-text-mute);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 40ch;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-recent__cta-repeat {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: var(--nl-room) auto 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   E4-A — PROCESS (light-studies adapted to phases)
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
[data-design="a"] .nl-light {
  padding: var(--nl-room) clamp(var(--nl-stroke), 5vw, var(--nl-canvas));
  background: var(--nl-linen-warm);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-light__head {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--nl-canvas);
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-stroke);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-light__lede {
  color: var(--nl-text-soft);
  max-width: 56ch;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-light__grid {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 1280px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--nl-stroke);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-light__tile {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 1fr auto;
  gap: var(--nl-grain);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-light__face {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  background: var(--chip);
  border-radius: var(--nl-radius-chip);
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: nl-light-shift var(--nl-dur-light) ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: calc(var(--i) * -6s);
  border: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-light__rake {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -20%;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 30%, var(--nl-light-warm) 45%, var(--nl-light-cool) 55%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0.40;
  mix-blend-mode: soft-light;
  animation: nl-light-rake var(--nl-dur-light-b) ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: calc(var(--i) * -4.25s);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-process__phase-num {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 64px;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--nl-ink);
  opacity: 0.18;
  line-height: 1;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-light__meta {
  display: grid;
  gap: 6px;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-light__name {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  color: var(--nl-text);
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-process__phase-desc {
  font-size: var(--nl-type-caption);
  color: var(--nl-text-mute);
  line-height: 1.6;
  display: block;
}
@keyframes nl-light-shift {
  0%, 100% { background: var(--chip); }
  50%      { background: var(--chip-wet); }
}
@keyframes nl-light-rake {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-30%) translateY(-10%); opacity: 0.30; }
  50%      { transform: translateX(30%) translateY(10%);   opacity: 0.55; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICES
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
[data-design="a"] .nl-services {
  padding: var(--nl-room) clamp(var(--nl-stroke), 5vw, var(--nl-canvas));
  background: var(--nl-linen);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-services__head {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--nl-canvas);
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-stroke);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-services__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 1280px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-services__item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr 2fr;
  gap: var(--nl-coat);
  align-items: baseline;
  padding: var(--nl-coat) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-services__rule {
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--nl-rule-strong);
  display: inline-block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  align-self: center;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-services__name {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--nl-type-headline);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  color: var(--nl-text);
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-services__note {
  font-size: var(--nl-type-body);
  color: var(--nl-text-mute);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
[data-design="a"] .nl-about {
  padding: var(--nl-room) clamp(var(--nl-stroke), 5vw, var(--nl-canvas));
  background: var(--nl-linen-warm);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-about__head {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--nl-canvas);
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-stroke);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-about__body {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--nl-room);
  align-items: start;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-about__quote {
  margin: 0;
  padding: var(--nl-canvas);
  background: var(--nl-linen);
  border: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--nl-brand);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-about__quote p {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--nl-type-body-lg);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--nl-text);
  margin: 0 0 var(--nl-stroke);
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-about__quote cite {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-mono);
  font-size: var(--nl-type-stamp);
  font-style: normal;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nl-text-mute);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-about__facts {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--nl-coat);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-about__fact {
  display: grid;
  gap: 6px;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-about__fact p {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body);
  font-size: var(--nl-type-body);
  color: var(--nl-text-soft);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
[data-design="a"] .nl-footer {
  background: var(--nl-linen);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
  padding: var(--nl-room) clamp(var(--nl-stroke), 5vw, var(--nl-canvas)) var(--nl-wall);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-footer__inner {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-canvas);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-footer__brand {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--nl-grain);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-footer__contact {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--nl-canvas);
  align-items: center;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-footer__phone {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body);
  font-size: var(--nl-type-body);
  color: var(--nl-text-soft);
  text-decoration: none;
  min-height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-footer__trust {
  padding-top: var(--nl-coat);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-footer__copy {
  font-size: var(--nl-type-stamp);
  color: var(--nl-text-mute);
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--nl-font-mono);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SCROLL-LINKED MOTION (TRIAD-2 — genuine parallax / scroll-linked)
   Hero backdrop slow-shifts on scroll via JS (transform, not position)
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__backdrop {
  will-change: transform;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — mobile-first scoped to .dq-design, never bare
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  [data-design="a"] .nl-recent__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-recent__plate:nth-child(3n+2) {
    margin-top: 0;
  }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-recent__plate:nth-child(2n) {
    margin-top: var(--nl-canvas);
  }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-light__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-about__body {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--nl-canvas);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  [data-design="a"] .nl-hero {
    min-height: 100dvh;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding-top: var(--nl-room);
    padding-bottom: var(--nl-room);
  }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-hero__content {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__fields {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-services__item {
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-services__note {
    grid-column: 2 / -1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  [data-design="a"] .nl-recent__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-recent__plate {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
  }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-light__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-about__facts {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-services__item {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-services__rule {
    display: none;
  }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-services__note {
    grid-column: 1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  [data-design="a"] .nl-header__mark {
    font-size: 22px;
  }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-hero__title {
    font-size: clamp(36px, 10vw, 56px);
  }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   REDUCED MOTION fallbacks (every signature animation)
   ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  [data-design="a"] .nl-header__rake { animation: none; opacity: 0.28; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-curtain__panel { transition: none; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-cta { animation: none; background-image: none; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-hero__atmosphere { animation: none; opacity: 0.45; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-hero__lightpool { animation: none; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-plan-rect,
  [data-design="a"] .nl-plan-line,
  [data-design="a"] .nl-plan-dim,
  [data-design="a"] .nl-plan-beam { animation: none; stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-plan-label { animation: none; opacity: 1; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-pointer__sash { animation: none; opacity: 0.8; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(100px); }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-pointer__bloom { animation: none; opacity: 0.35; transform: translate(-50%, 50%) scale(1); }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__fill { transition: none; transform: scaleX(0.20); }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-light__face,
  [data-design="a"] .nl-light__rake { animation: none; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-light__rake { opacity: 0.35; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-recent__bloom { opacity: 0.12; transition: none; }
}

/* Phase-3.4 hero visibility floor (forge_assemble) */
[data-design="a"] [data-mf-role="hero"] :is(h1,h2,p,.headline,.subtitle,.proof,[class*="headline"],[class*="subtitle"],[class*="proof"]),
[data-design="a"] [data-mf-role="cta"] { opacity: 1 !important; }