:root {
  --brand-teal: #0E3B35;
  --brand-teal-dark: #082623;
  --brand-teal-soft: #14524a;
  --brand-gold: #C9A227;
  --brand-gold-soft: #E6C35A;
  --brand-cream: #FAF6EC;
  --brand-ink: #14201E;
  --brand-muted: #5B6B68;
  --brand-ochre: #C56B3E;       /* Pondicherry French-Quarter warmth — used sparingly */
  --brand-ochre-soft: #E08B57;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: 'Hanken Grotesk', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  color: var(--brand-ink);
  background: #ffffff;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
/* Faint film grain — tactile, heritage warmth (sits above content, ignores pointer) */
body::after {
  content: '';
  position: fixed; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 9999;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='ngrain'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.8' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='160' height='160' filter='url(%23ngrain)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  opacity: 0.022;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, .serif {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.bg-teal { background-color: var(--brand-teal); }
.bg-teal-dark { background-color: var(--brand-teal-dark); }
.bg-cream { background-color: var(--brand-cream); }
.text-teal { color: var(--brand-teal); }
.text-gold { color: var(--brand-gold); }
.border-gold { border-color: var(--brand-gold); }
.bg-gold { background-color: var(--brand-gold); }

.btn-gold {
  background: var(--brand-gold);
  color: var(--brand-teal-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -5px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.55);
}
.btn-gold:hover { background: var(--brand-gold-soft); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 9px 22px -6px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.6); }
.btn-gold:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-color: #fff; }

.btn-outline-teal {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--brand-teal);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-teal);
}
.btn-outline-teal:hover { background: var(--brand-teal); color: #fff; }

.btn-whatsapp {
  background: #25D366;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -5px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
}
.btn-whatsapp:hover { background: #1ebe5a; transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 9px 22px -6px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.55); }
.btn-whatsapp:active { transform: translateY(0); }

/* Accessible, on-brand focus rings for the primary interactive elements */
.btn-gold:focus-visible, .btn-ghost:focus-visible, .btn-outline-teal:focus-visible,
.btn-whatsapp:focus-visible, .nav-link:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--brand-gold-soft);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 92vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: url('/images/exterior-entrance-arch.avif');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  filter: brightness(0.55);
  z-index: 0;
}
/* Homepage hero only (#top): a lighter, mobile-sized hero on small screens (critical-path LCP) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #top::before { background-image: url('/images/exterior-entrance-arch-mobile.avif'); }
}
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,38,35,0.55) 0%, rgba(8,38,35,0.2) 40%, rgba(8,38,35,0.85) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero > * { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* Orchestrated hero entrance (homepage) — staggered rise on load */
.hero .max-w-3xl > * { opacity: 0; animation: heroRise 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.2, 1) forwards; }
.hero .max-w-3xl > *:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.06s; }
.hero .max-w-3xl > *:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.15s; }
.hero .max-w-3xl > *:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.24s; }
.hero .max-w-3xl > *:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.33s; }
.hero .max-w-3xl > *:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.43s; }
.hero .max-w-3xl > *:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.53s; }
@keyframes heroRise { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .hero .max-w-3xl > * { opacity: 1; animation: none; } }
/* Skip the entrance animation on mobile — it isn't worth the paint delay on slow connections */
@media (max-width: 768px) { .hero .max-w-3xl > * { opacity: 1; animation: none; } }

.section { padding: 5rem 0; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .section { padding: 3.5rem 0; } }

.eyebrow {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brand-ochre);
}

.divider-gold {
  width: 56px; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-gold), var(--brand-ochre-soft));
  margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem;
}
.divider-center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

.card-shadow { box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -12px rgba(14,59,53,0.18); transition: box-shadow 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease; }
.card-shadow:hover { box-shadow: 0 18px 42px -14px rgba(14,59,53,0.30); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* Article body styling for /guides/*.html */
.prose-guide { color: var(--brand-ink); font-size: 1.0625rem; line-height: 1.75; }
.prose-guide h2 {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  color: var(--brand-teal);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem;
}
.prose-guide h3 {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  color: var(--brand-teal);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 2rem 0 0.75rem;
}
.prose-guide p { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.prose-guide a { color: var(--brand-teal); text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-style: dotted; text-underline-offset: 4px; }
.prose-guide a:hover { color: var(--brand-gold); }
.prose-guide ul, .prose-guide ol { margin: 0 0 1.5rem 1.25rem; padding-left: 1rem; }
.prose-guide ul li { list-style: disc; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.prose-guide ol li { list-style: decimal; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.prose-guide blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--brand-gold);
  padding: 0.5rem 0 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  color: var(--brand-muted);
  font-style: italic;
}
.prose-guide img { border-radius: 0.75rem; margin: 1.5rem 0; width: 100%; height: auto; }
.prose-guide strong { color: var(--brand-teal); font-weight: 600; }
.prose-guide .callout {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e8ebe8;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--brand-gold);
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.prose-guide .table-wrap {
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  overflow-x: auto;
  border: 1px solid #e8ebe8;
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  background: #fff;
}
.prose-guide table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.92rem; min-width: 640px; }
.prose-guide thead th {
  background: var(--brand-cream);
  color: var(--brand-teal);
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e8ebe8;
}
.prose-guide tbody td {
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f0efe9;
  vertical-align: top;
  color: var(--brand-ink);
}
.prose-guide tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.prose-guide tbody tr.row-highlight td { background: #fdf8e8; }
.prose-guide tbody tr.row-highlight td:first-child { font-weight: 600; color: var(--brand-teal); }

/* Personalized greeting toast (js/greeting.js) */
.greeting-toast {
  position: fixed;
  right: 1.25rem;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 24rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fdfbf3 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.22);
  border-radius: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 50px -18px rgba(14, 59, 53, 0.35),
    0 4px 12px -4px rgba(14, 59, 53, 0.12);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  z-index: 9999;
  font-family: 'Hanken Grotesk', system-ui, sans-serif;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.98);
  transition:
    opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.greeting-toast::before {
  /* Gold accent strip across the top */
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-gold, #C9A227) 0%, #E6C35A 50%, var(--brand-gold, #C9A227) 100%);
}
.greeting-toast.is-open { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
.greeting-row { display: flex; gap: 0.85rem; align-items: flex-start; }
.greeting-logo {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: var(--brand-teal-dark, #082623);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px #fff, 0 0 0 3px var(--brand-gold, #C9A227);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.greeting-body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.greeting-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--brand-gold, #C9A227);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.greeting-msg {
  color: var(--brand-ink, #14201E);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.greeting-msg strong {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  color: var(--brand-teal, #0E3B35);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}
.greeting-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; }
.greeting-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--brand-teal, #0E3B35);
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: background 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px -4px rgba(14, 59, 53, 0.35);
}
.greeting-cta:hover {
  background: var(--brand-teal-dark, #082623);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px -4px rgba(14, 59, 53, 0.45);
}
.greeting-cta-wa {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--brand-teal, #0E3B35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(14, 59, 53, 0.2);
  box-shadow: none;
}
.greeting-cta-wa:hover {
  background: var(--brand-cream, #FAF6EC);
  border-color: var(--brand-gold, #C9A227);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px -4px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.3);
}
.greeting-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.55rem;
  right: 0.6rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--brand-muted, #5B6B68);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: color 0.15s ease, background 0.15s ease;
}
.greeting-close:hover {
  color: var(--brand-teal, #0E3B35);
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.12);
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .greeting-toast {
    right: 0.75rem;
    left: 0.75rem;
    bottom: 0.75rem;
    max-width: none;
    padding: 1rem 1.1rem 1.1rem;
  }
  .greeting-msg { font-size: 0.92rem; }
}

.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7e4; }
.faq-item summary {
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--brand-teal-dark);
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary::after {
  content: '+';
  color: var(--brand-gold);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.faq-item[open] summary::after { content: '−'; }
.faq-item > div { padding: 0 0 1.25rem; color: var(--brand-muted); line-height: 1.7; }

.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.gallery-grid > * {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 8px;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}
.gallery-grid img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.gallery-grid img:hover { transform: scale(1.05); }
.g-wide { grid-column: span 8; }
.g-tall { grid-column: span 4; grid-row: span 2; aspect-ratio: 4/6 !important; }
.g-std { grid-column: span 4; }
.g-half { grid-column: span 6; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); }
  .g-wide, .g-std, .g-half { grid-column: span 3; }
  .g-tall { grid-column: span 6; grid-row: auto; aspect-ratio: 4/3 !important; }
}

.audience-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid #e8ebe8;
  transition: all 0.25s;
  height: 100%;
}
.audience-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.amenity-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.amenity-item svg { flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--brand-gold); }

.nav-link {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.9rem; right: 0.9rem; bottom: 0.3rem;
  height: 2px; border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--brand-gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left center;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.nav-link:hover { color: var(--brand-gold-soft); }
.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link:focus-visible::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

header.sticky-nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(14, 59, 53, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.15);
}

.room-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid #e8ebe8;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.room-card img { aspect-ratio: 4/3; object-fit: cover; width: 100%; display: block; }

.room-carousel { position: relative; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 4/3; background: #f3f1ec; width: 100%; }
.room-carousel .rc-track { display: flex; flex-wrap: nowrap; height: 100%; width: 100%; transition: transform 0.45s ease; }
.room-carousel .rc-track > img {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  min-width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.room-carousel .rc-btn {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); color: var(--brand-teal);
  border: 0; cursor: pointer; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.12); transition: background 0.2s;
}
.room-carousel .rc-btn:hover { background: #fff; }
.room-carousel .rc-prev { left: 10px; }
.room-carousel .rc-next { right: 10px; }
.room-carousel .rc-dots {
  position: absolute; bottom: 10px; left: 0; right: 0;
  display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 6px;
}
.room-carousel .rc-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); border: 0; cursor: pointer; padding: 0;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.room-carousel .rc-dot.active { background: #fff; transform: scale(1.3); }

.coupon-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-teal) 0%, var(--brand-teal-soft) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px dashed var(--brand-gold);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.coupon-code {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--brand-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  border: 1px dashed var(--brand-gold);
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 20px; right: 20px;
  z-index: 40;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #fff;
  width: 58px; height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37,211,102,0.45);
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.whatsapp-float:hover { transform: scale(1.08); }

.mobile-menu { display: none; }
.mobile-menu.open {
  display: block;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 3.25rem);
  min-height: calc(100dvh - 3.25rem);   /* fill the screen below the bar so the hero is fully covered */
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  animation: navMenuDown 0.24s ease;
}
@keyframes navMenuDown { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
body.menu-locked { overflow: hidden; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-desktop { display: none; }
  .nav-mobile-actions { display: flex !important; }
}

footer a:hover { color: var(--brand-gold-soft); }

/* Polaroid wall (gallery teaser) */
.polaroid-wall {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem 1rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  perspective: 1200px;
}
.polaroid {
  display: block;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 12px 12px 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -10px rgba(14, 32, 30, 0.22), 0 2px 4px rgba(14, 32, 30, 0.08);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}
.polaroid img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.polaroid-caption {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--brand-teal);
  margin-top: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
/* Staggered rotations + small offsets give the "scattered photos" feel */
.polaroid:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(-3deg); margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.polaroid:nth-child(2) { transform: rotate(2deg); margin-top: 2rem; }
.polaroid:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-1.5deg); margin-top: 0; }
.polaroid:nth-child(4) { transform: rotate(2.5deg); margin-top: -1rem; }
.polaroid:nth-child(5) { transform: rotate(-2deg); margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.polaroid:nth-child(6) { transform: rotate(1.5deg); margin-top: 0; }
.polaroid:hover {
  transform: rotate(0) translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px -10px rgba(14, 32, 30, 0.28), 0 4px 8px rgba(14, 32, 30, 0.12);
  z-index: 2;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .polaroid-wall { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem 0.75rem; padding: 1rem 0.5rem; }
  .polaroid { padding: 9px 9px 11px; }
  .polaroid-caption { font-size: 0.92rem; }
  .polaroid:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(-2deg); margin-top: 0.5rem; }
  .polaroid:nth-child(2) { transform: rotate(1.5deg); margin-top: 1.5rem; }
  .polaroid:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-1deg); margin-top: -0.5rem; }
  .polaroid:nth-child(4) { transform: rotate(2deg); margin-top: 0.75rem; }
  .polaroid:nth-child(5) { transform: rotate(-1.5deg); margin-top: 0; }
  .polaroid:nth-child(6) { transform: rotate(1deg); margin-top: 1rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .polaroid-wall { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
  .polaroid:nth-child(n) { margin-top: 0; }
  .polaroid:nth-child(odd) { transform: rotate(-1.5deg); }
  .polaroid:nth-child(even) { transform: rotate(1.5deg); }
}

.about-collage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 6/5;
}
.about-collage img {
  position: absolute;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: block;
}
.about-collage .collage-1 {
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 58%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -12px rgba(14,59,53,0.22);
}
.about-collage .collage-2 {
  top: 28%;
  right: 0;
  width: 52%;
  aspect-ratio: 1/1;
  border: 5px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -12px rgba(14,59,53,0.28);
}
.about-collage .collage-3 {
  bottom: 0;
  left: 6%;
  width: 44%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  border: 5px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -12px rgba(14,59,53,0.28);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-collage { aspect-ratio: 5/4; }
  .about-collage .collage-1 { width: 60%; }
  .about-collage .collage-2 { width: 54%; border-width: 4px; }
  .about-collage .collage-3 { width: 46%; left: 4%; border-width: 4px; }
}

/* ---- Phase 2: arch motif (echoes the entrance arch) + editorial pull-quote ---- */
.arch-top { border-radius: 52% 52% 10px 10px / 30% 30% 10px 10px; }
.about-collage .collage-1 { border-radius: 52% 52% 10px 10px / 30% 30% 10px 10px; }   /* the arch photo, arch-framed */

.pullquote {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 2.25rem;
}
.pullquote::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 46px; height: 1px; background: var(--brand-gold);
}
.pullquote p {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 4.2vw, 2.35rem);
  line-height: 1.28;
  color: var(--brand-teal);
  margin: 0;
}
.pullquote figcaption {
  margin-top: 1.05rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-ochre);
  font-weight: 600;
}