:root{
  --white:#1d4588;
  --cream:#1d4588;
  --ink:#:root{
  --white:#ffffff;
  --cream:#ffffff;
  --ink:#2b1d16;
  --ink-soft:#6b5c52;
  --primary:#104d92;
  --primary-deep:#0b3769;
  --gold:#c9a76a;
  --line:#ece1d8;
  --shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(43,29,22,0.08);
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  --font-heading: 'Gill Sans MT', 'Gill Sans', 'Calibri', 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Gill Sans MT', 'Gill Sans', 'Calibri', 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;
}

*{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box;}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth; background:var(--white) !important;}
body{
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--white) !important;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
img{max-width:100%;display:block;}
a{text-decoration:none !important;color:inherit;}
ul{list-style:none;}
section{position:relative;}
.hme-container{
  width:min(1180px, 100% - 64px);
  margin-inline:auto;
}
.hme-eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
  font-size:12.5px;
  letter-spacing:.28em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--primary);
  font-weight:600;
  display:inline-block;
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
h1,h2,h3,h4{ font-family:var(--font-heading); font-weight:600; line-height:1.2; letter-spacing:.01em; }
p, span, a, li, input, textarea, select{ font-family:var(--font-body); }
.hme-btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  padding:15px 34px;
  border-radius:8px;
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
  font-size:14px;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:600;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease), background .4s ease, color .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
  cursor:pointer;
  border:1px solid transparent;
  background:none;
  will-change:transform;
}
.hme-btn-solid{ background:var(--primary); color:#fff; }
.hme-btn-solid:hover{ background:var(--primary-deep) !important; color:#fff !important; transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(16,77,146,.28);}
.hme-btn-outline{ border-color:rgba(43,29,22,.25); color:var(--ink);}
.hme-btn-outline:hover{ border-color:var(--ink) !important; color:var(--ink) !important; transform:translateY(-2px);}
.hme-btn-light{ background:#fff; color:var(--primary-deep); margin-top:8px; }
.hme-btn-light:hover{ background:var(--cream) !important; transform:translateY(-2px); }

/* ---------- reveal animation ---------- */
.hme-reveal{
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(28px);
  transition:opacity 1s var(--ease), transform 1s var(--ease);
}
.hme-reveal.in{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
.hme-stagger > * { transition-delay:calc(var(--i,0) * 90ms); }

/* signature divider */
.hme-searline{ width:100%; display:flex; justify-content:center; padding:6px 0; }
.hme-searline svg{ width:min(420px,70%); height:14px; overflow:visible; }
.hme-searline path{
  stroke:var(--primary); stroke-width:1.4; fill:none; stroke-linecap:round;
  stroke-dasharray:520; stroke-dashoffset:520;
  transition:stroke-dashoffset 1.4s var(--ease);
}
.hme-searline.in path{ stroke-dashoffset:0; }
.hme-searline circle{ fill:var(--gold); opacity:0; transition:opacity .5s ease .9s; }
.hme-searline.in circle{ opacity:1; }

/* ================= HEADER ================= */
header{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; width:100%;
  z-index:1000;
  padding:20px 0;
  background:#ffffff !important;
  box-shadow:0 2px 20px rgba(43,29,22,.05);
  transition:padding .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s var(--ease);
}
header .hme-container{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; }
header.hme-scrolled{ padding:10px 0; box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(43,29,22,.09); }

.hme-brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; }
.hme-brand-img{ width:auto; max-width:260px; transition:height .45s var(--ease); }
.hme-brand-img--header{ height:var(--logo-h, 44px) !important; max-height:60px; }
header.hme-scrolled .hme-brand-img--header{ height:calc(var(--logo-h, 44px) - 10px) !important; }
.hme-brand-img--footer{ height:var(--logo-h, 50px); }
.hme-brand-word{
  font-family:var(--font-heading); font-weight:700; color:var(--primary);
  font-size:19px; line-height:1.15; letter-spacing:.05em; text-transform:uppercase;
  transition:font-size .45s var(--ease);
}
header.hme-scrolled .hme-brand-word{ font-size:16px; }
.hme-brand-word--footer{ color:var(--primary); font-size:24px; }

.hme-nav-links{ display:flex; gap:26px; }
.hme-nav-links a{
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
  font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:500;
  color:var(--ink); position:relative; padding-bottom:4px; transition:color .3s ease;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.hme-nav-links a::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; height:1px; width:0;
  background:var(--primary); transition:width .35s var(--ease);
}
.hme-nav-links a:hover{ color:var(--primary) !important; }
.hme-nav-links a:hover::after{ width:100%; }

.hme-header-actions{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:24px; }
.hme-btn-header{
  font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:13px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.04em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--primary); padding:8px 2px; position:relative; transition:color .3s ease;
}
.hme-btn-header::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:4px; height:1px; width:100%;
  background:currentColor; transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:right; transition:transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.hme-btn-header:hover{ color:var(--primary-deep) !important; }
.hme-btn-header:hover::after{ transform:scaleX(1); transform-origin:left; }

.hme-burger{ display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; cursor:pointer; z-index:1100; }
.hme-burger span{ width:26px; height:1.6px; background:var(--ink); transition:all .35s var(--ease); }

.hme-mobile-nav{
  position:fixed; inset:0; background:#1d4588;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:32px;
  transform:translateY(-100%); transition:transform .55s var(--ease);
  z-index:1050;
}
.hme-mobile-nav.open{ transform:translateY(0); }
.hme-mobile-nav a{ font-size:22px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; font-family:var(--font-heading); }
.hme-mobile-nav a:hover{ color:var(--primary) !important; }
.hme-mobile-nav-visit{ margin-top:10px; font-size:14px !important; letter-spacing:.06em !important; padding:15px 36px !important; color:#fff !important; }
.hme-mobile-nav-visit:hover{ color:#fff !important; }

/* ================= SECTIONS ================= */
.hme-section{ padding:120px 0; }
.hme-section-tight{ padding:90px 0; }
.hme-bg-cream{ background:var(--cream); }

/* ---------- HERO (photo slider, refined) ---------- */
.hme-hero{
  min-height:92vh; min-height:92svh;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; text-align:center;
  position:relative; padding:150px 24px 90px;
  background:var(--ink); overflow:hidden;
}
.hme-hero-slider{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; }
.hme-hero-slide{
  position:absolute; inset:0; background-size:cover; background-position:center;
  opacity:0; transform:scale(1.06); transition:opacity 1.6s ease;
}
.hme-hero-slide.is-active{ opacity:1; animation:hmeKenBurns 9s ease-out forwards; }
@keyframes hmeKenBurns{ from{ transform:scale(1.06);} to{ transform:scale(1);} }
.hme-hero-scrim{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,12,20,.58) 0%, rgba(8,12,20,.42) 45%, rgba(8,12,20,.75) 100%);
}
.hme-hero-dots{ position:absolute; z-index:3; right:34px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%); display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
.hme-hero-dot{ width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6); background:transparent; cursor:pointer; padding:0; transition:background .35s ease, transform .35s ease; }
.hme-hero-dot.is-active{ background:#fff; transform:scale(1.3); }
@media (max-width:760px){ .hme-hero-dots{ right:16px; gap:8px; } }

.hme-hero-inner{ position:relative; z-index:5; max-width:700px; margin-inline:auto; }
.hme-hero-eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:11.5px; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#fff;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  padding:8px 18px; border-radius:30px;
  margin-bottom:28px;
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px); animation:hmeHeroUp .9s var(--ease) .1s forwards;
}
.hme-hero h1{
  font-size:clamp(32px, 5vw, 54px); line-height:1.18; letter-spacing:-.01em; color:#fff;
  font-weight:600;
  text-shadow:0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(20px); animation:hmeHeroUp .9s var(--ease) .25s forwards;
}
.hme-subtitle{
  margin-top:20px; font-size:16px; line-height:1.7; font-weight:400;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.88); max-width:46ch; margin-inline:auto;
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(20px); animation:hmeHeroUp .9s var(--ease) .4s forwards;
}
.hme-hero-ctas{
  margin-top:36px; display:flex; gap:14px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap;
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(20px); animation:hmeHeroUp .9s var(--ease) .55s forwards;
}
.hme-hero-ctas .hme-btn-outline{ border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.55); color:#fff; }
.hme-hero-ctas .hme-btn-outline:hover{ border-color:#fff !important; color:#fff !important; background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
@keyframes hmeHeroUp{ to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);} }

.hme-scroll-cue{
  position:absolute; bottom:36px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.24em; text-transform:uppercase;
  opacity:0; animation:hmeFadeSimple 1s ease 1.3s forwards; z-index:2;
}
@keyframes hmeFadeSimple{ to{ opacity:.85; } }
.hme-chev{ width:14px; height:14px; border-right:1.4px solid rgba(255,255,255,.85); border-bottom:1.4px solid rgba(255,255,255,.85); transform:rotate(45deg); animation:hmeChevBounce 1.8s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes hmeChevBounce{ 0%,100%{ transform:translateY(0) rotate(45deg);} 50%{ transform:translateY(6px) rotate(45deg);} }

/* ---------- ABOUT ---------- */
.hme-about-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr; gap:80px; align-items:center; }
.hme-about-art{
  aspect-ratio:1/1.05; border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,#fff 0%, var(--cream) 100%);
  border:1px solid var(--line); box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}
.hme-about-copy h2{ font-size:clamp(28px,3.4vw,42px); margin-bottom:24px; max-width:16ch; }
.hme-about-copy p{ font-size:17px; line-height:1.85; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:52ch; }

.hme-about-stats{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:20px;
  margin-top:64px; padding-top:48px; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.hme-stat{ text-align:center; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; }
.hme-stat-number{ font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:clamp(28px,3.4vw,40px); font-weight:700; color:var(--primary); line-height:1; }
.hme-stat-label{ font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-soft); letter-spacing:.02em; line-height:1.4; }

/* ---------- SECTION HEAD (shared) ---------- */
.hme-section-head{ text-align:center; max-width:680px; margin:0 auto 56px; }
.hme-section-head p{ font-size:16.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.8; margin-top:14px; }

.hme-tilt{ transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1), box-shadow .6s var(--ease); transform-style:preserve-3d; will-change:transform; }

/* ---------- OUR BRANDS ---------- */
.hme-brand-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:26px; }
.hme-brand-card{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:14px; overflow:hidden;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s var(--ease), border-color .5s var(--ease);
}
.hme-brand-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-8px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); border-color:transparent; }
.hme-brand-photo{ position:relative; aspect-ratio:4/3; overflow:hidden; }
.hme-brand-photo img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform 1s var(--ease); }
.hme-brand-card:hover .hme-brand-photo img{ transform:scale(1.08); }
.hme-brand-location{
  position:absolute; left:14px; bottom:14px; z-index:2;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.94); color:var(--primary);
  font-size:11.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.03em;
  padding:7px 12px; border-radius:30px;
}
.hme-brand-location svg{ width:13px; height:13px; flex:none; }
.hme-brand-body{ padding:28px 26px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; flex:1; }
.hme-brand-card h3{ font-size:20px; color:var(--primary); }
.hme-brand-card p{ font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.7; color:var(--ink-soft); flex:1; }
.hme-brand-link{
  font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:13px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.04em;
  color:var(--primary); margin-top:auto; transition:color .3s ease;
}
.hme-brand-link:hover{ color:var(--primary-deep) !important; }
.hme-brand-link--soon{ color:var(--ink-soft); font-style:italic; font-weight:400; }

/* ---------- WHY CHOOSE HME ---------- */
.hme-why-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:20px 40px; max-width:900px; margin-inline:auto; }
.hme-why-item{ display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:14px; font-size:16px; color:var(--ink); line-height:1.6; transition:transform .4s var(--ease); }
.hme-why-item:hover{ transform:translateX(6px); }
.hme-why-check{
  flex:none; width:28px; height:28px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--primary); color:#fff;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin-top:2px;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), background .4s ease;
}
.hme-why-item:hover .hme-why-check{ transform:scale(1.15) rotate(-8deg); background:var(--primary-deep); }
.hme-why-check svg{ width:15px; height:15px; }

/* ---------- OUR LOCATIONS ---------- */
.hme-location-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; }
.hme-location-card{
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:14px; padding:32px 26px; text-align:center; background:#fff;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s var(--ease), border-color .5s var(--ease);
}
.hme-location-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); border-color:transparent; }
.hme-location-pin{
  width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--cream); color:var(--primary);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:6px;
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease), background .4s ease, color .4s ease;
}
.hme-location-card:hover .hme-location-pin{ transform:translateY(-4px); background:var(--primary); color:#fff; }
.hme-location-pin svg{ width:22px; height:22px; }
.hme-location-card h4{ font-size:16.5px; }

/* ---------- VISION & MISSION ---------- */
.hme-vm{ padding:100px 0; }
.hme-vm-card{ max-width:680px; margin-inline:auto; text-align:center; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:10px; }
.hme-vm-icon{
  width:56px; height:56px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--primary); color:#fff;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:8px;
  animation:hmePulse 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hme-vm-icon svg{ width:26px; height:26px; }
@keyframes hmePulse{
  0%, 100%{ transform:scale(1); box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(16,77,146,.25); }
  50%{ transform:scale(1.06); box-shadow:0 0 0 10px rgba(16,77,146,0); }
}
.hme-vm-card h2{ font-size:clamp(26px,3.2vw,38px); }
.hme-vm-card p{ font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.85; color:var(--ink-soft); }

/* ---------- CALL TO ACTION ---------- */
.hme-cta{
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-deep) 100%);
  padding:110px 0; text-align:center;
}
.hme-cta-inner{ max-width:640px; margin-inline:auto; }
.hme-cta h2{ color:#fff; font-size:clamp(28px,3.6vw,44px); margin-bottom:18px; }
.hme-cta p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.88); font-size:17px; line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:8px; }

/* ---------- CAREERS TEASER ---------- */
.hme-careers{ padding:90px 0; background:var(--cream); }
.hme-careers-inner{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:36px; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.hme-careers-copy{ flex:1 1 420px; }
.hme-careers-copy h2{ font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,36px); margin-top:10px; }
.hme-careers-copy p{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.8; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:14px; max-width:56ch; }
.hme-careers .hme-btn{ flex:none; }

/* ---------- FOOTER — centered, white background ---------- */
footer{ background:#ffffff !important; color:var(--ink); padding:80px 0 40px; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
.hme-footer-centered{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; text-align:center; gap:22px; }
.hme-footer-centered .hme-brand-word--footer{ display:inline-block; }
.hme-footer-tagline{ font-size:15px; line-height:1.8; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:46ch; margin-top:-4px; }

.hme-footer-nav{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; gap:28px; margin-top:6px; }
.hme-footer-nav a{ font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink); transition:color .3s ease; }
.hme-footer-nav a:hover{ color:var(--primary) !important; }

.hme-footer-info{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; gap:10px 22px; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.hme-footer-info li::after{ content:'·'; margin-left:22px; color:var(--line); }
.hme-footer-info li:last-child::after{ content:''; margin:0; }

.hme-footer-social{ display:flex; gap:14px; }
.hme-footer-social a{
  width:36px; height:36px; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:50%; color:var(--primary);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; transition:background .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
}
.hme-footer-social a:hover{ background:var(--cream); border-color:var(--primary); }
.hme-footer-social svg{ width:15px; height:15px; }

.hme-footer-bottom{
  display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; gap:6px 24px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding-top:26px; margin-top:12px; width:100%;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-soft);
}
.hme-footer-bottom a{ color:var(--ink-soft); }
.hme-footer-bottom a:hover{ color:var(--primary) !important; }

/* ================= RESPONSIVE ================= */
@media (max-width:1100px){
  .hme-nav-links{ display:none; }
  .hme-burger{ display:flex; }
}
@media (max-width:980px){
  .hme-nav-links{ display:none; }
  .hme-burger{ display:flex; }
  .hme-about-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:50px; }
  .hme-about-art{ max-width:360px; margin-inline:auto; }
  .hme-about-stats{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:32px 20px; }
  .hme-brand-grid, .hme-location-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .hme-why-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hme-careers-inner{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; text-align:left; }
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .hme-container{ width:min(560px, 100% - 40px); }
  .hme-section{ padding:86px 0; }
  .hme-section-tight{ padding:60px 0; }
  .hme-vm{ padding:70px 0; }
  .hme-brand-grid, .hme-location-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hme-footer-nav{ gap:16px 22px; }
  .hme-footer-info li::after{ margin-left:14px; }
  .hme-btn-header{ display:none; }
  .hme-cta{ padding:80px 0; }
}
@media (max-width:400px){
  .hme-brand-word{ font-size:15px; }
  header.hme-scrolled .hme-brand-word{ font-size:13px; }
  .hme-brand-img--header{ height:min(var(--logo-h, 44px), 34px); }
  header.hme-scrolled .hme-brand-img--header{ height:min(calc(var(--logo-h, 44px) - 10px), 28px); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *{ animation:none !important; transition:none !important; }
  .hme-reveal{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
  .hme-hero-slide.is-active{ animation:none; transform:scale(1); }
}

;
  --ink-soft:#6b5c52;
  --primary:#104d92;
  --primary-deep:#0b3769;
  --gold:#c9a76a;
  --line:#ece1d8;
  --shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(43,29,22,0.08);
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  --font-heading: 'Gill Sans MT', 'Gill Sans', 'Calibri', 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Gill Sans MT', 'Gill Sans', 'Calibri', 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;
}

*{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box;}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth; background:var(--white) !important;}
body{
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--white) !important;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
img{max-width:100%;display:block;}
a{text-decoration:none !important;color:inherit;}
ul{list-style:none;}
section{position:relative;}
.hme-container{
  width:min(1180px, 100% - 64px);
  margin-inline:auto;
}
.hme-eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
  font-size:12.5px;
  letter-spacing:.28em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--primary);
  font-weight:600;
  display:inline-block;
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
h1,h2,h3,h4{ font-family:var(--font-heading); font-weight:600; line-height:1.2; letter-spacing:.01em; }
p, span, a, li, input, textarea, select{ font-family:var(--font-body); }
.hme-btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  padding:15px 34px;
  border-radius:8px;
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
  font-size:14px;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  font-weight:600;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease), background .4s ease, color .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
  cursor:pointer;
  border:1px solid transparent;
  background:none;
  will-change:transform;
}
.hme-btn-solid{ background:var(--primary); color:#fff; }
.hme-btn-solid:hover{ background:var(--primary-deep) !important; color:#fff !important; transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(16,77,146,.28);}
.hme-btn-outline{ border-color:rgba(43,29,22,.25); color:var(--ink);}
.hme-btn-outline:hover{ border-color:var(--ink) !important; color:var(--ink) !important; transform:translateY(-2px);}
.hme-btn-light{ background:#fff; color:var(--primary-deep); margin-top:8px; }
.hme-btn-light:hover{ background:var(--cream) !important; transform:translateY(-2px); }

/* ---------- reveal animation ---------- */
.hme-reveal{
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(28px);
  transition:opacity 1s var(--ease), transform 1s var(--ease);
}
.hme-reveal.in{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
.hme-stagger > * { transition-delay:calc(var(--i,0) * 90ms); }

/* signature divider */
.hme-searline{ width:100%; display:flex; justify-content:center; padding:6px 0; }
.hme-searline svg{ width:min(420px,70%); height:14px; overflow:visible; }
.hme-searline path{
  stroke:var(--primary); stroke-width:1.4; fill:none; stroke-linecap:round;
  stroke-dasharray:520; stroke-dashoffset:520;
  transition:stroke-dashoffset 1.4s var(--ease);
}
.hme-searline.in path{ stroke-dashoffset:0; }
.hme-searline circle{ fill:var(--gold); opacity:0; transition:opacity .5s ease .9s; }
.hme-searline.in circle{ opacity:1; }

/* ================= HEADER ================= */
header{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; width:100%;
  z-index:1000;
  padding:20px 0;
  background:#ffffff !important;
  box-shadow:0 2px 20px rgba(43,29,22,.05);
  transition:padding .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s var(--ease);
}
header .hme-container{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; }
header.hme-scrolled{ padding:10px 0; box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(43,29,22,.09); }

.hme-brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; }
.hme-brand-img{ width:auto; max-width:260px; transition:height .45s var(--ease); }
.hme-brand-img--header{ height:var(--logo-h, 44px) !important; max-height:60px; }
header.hme-scrolled .hme-brand-img--header{ height:calc(var(--logo-h, 44px) - 10px) !important; }
.hme-brand-img--footer{ height:var(--logo-h, 50px); }
.hme-brand-word{
  font-family:var(--font-heading); font-weight:700; color:var(--primary);
  font-size:19px; line-height:1.15; letter-spacing:.05em; text-transform:uppercase;
  transition:font-size .45s var(--ease);
}
header.hme-scrolled .hme-brand-word{ font-size:16px; }
.hme-brand-word--footer{ color:var(--primary); font-size:24px; }

.hme-nav-links{ display:flex; gap:26px; }
.hme-nav-links a{
  font-family:var(--font-heading);
  font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:500;
  color:var(--ink); position:relative; padding-bottom:4px; transition:color .3s ease;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.hme-nav-links a::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; height:1px; width:0;
  background:var(--primary); transition:width .35s var(--ease);
}
.hme-nav-links a:hover{ color:var(--primary) !important; }
.hme-nav-links a:hover::after{ width:100%; }

.hme-header-actions{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:24px; }
.hme-btn-header{
  font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:13px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.04em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--primary); padding:8px 2px; position:relative; transition:color .3s ease;
}
.hme-btn-header::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:4px; height:1px; width:100%;
  background:currentColor; transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:right; transition:transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.hme-btn-header:hover{ color:var(--primary-deep) !important; }
.hme-btn-header:hover::after{ transform:scaleX(1); transform-origin:left; }

.hme-burger{ display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; cursor:pointer; z-index:1100; }
.hme-burger span{ width:26px; height:1.6px; background:var(--ink); transition:all .35s var(--ease); }

.hme-mobile-nav{
  position:fixed; inset:0; background:var(--white);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:32px;
  transform:translateY(-100%); transition:transform .55s var(--ease);
  z-index:1050;
}
.hme-mobile-nav.open{ transform:translateY(0); }
.hme-mobile-nav a{ font-size:22px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; font-family:var(--font-heading); }
.hme-mobile-nav a:hover{ color:var(--primary) !important; }
.hme-mobile-nav-visit{ margin-top:10px; font-size:14px !important; letter-spacing:.06em !important; padding:15px 36px !important; color:#fff !important; }
.hme-mobile-nav-visit:hover{ color:#fff !important; }

/* ================= SECTIONS ================= */
.hme-section{ padding:120px 0; }
.hme-section-tight{ padding:90px 0; }
.hme-bg-cream{ background:var(--cream); }

/* ---------- HERO (photo slider, refined) ---------- */
.hme-hero{
  min-height:92vh; min-height:92svh;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; text-align:center;
  position:relative; padding:150px 24px 90px;
  background:var(--ink); overflow:hidden;
}
.hme-hero-slider{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; }
.hme-hero-slide{
  position:absolute; inset:0; background-size:cover; background-position:center;
  opacity:0; transform:scale(1.06); transition:opacity 1.6s ease;
}
.hme-hero-slide.is-active{ opacity:1; animation:hmeKenBurns 9s ease-out forwards; }
@keyframes hmeKenBurns{ from{ transform:scale(1.06);} to{ transform:scale(1);} }
.hme-hero-scrim{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,12,20,.58) 0%, rgba(8,12,20,.42) 45%, rgba(8,12,20,.75) 100%);
}
.hme-hero-dots{ position:absolute; z-index:3; right:34px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%); display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
.hme-hero-dot{ width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6); background:transparent; cursor:pointer; padding:0; transition:background .35s ease, transform .35s ease; }
.hme-hero-dot.is-active{ background:#fff; transform:scale(1.3); }
@media (max-width:760px){ .hme-hero-dots{ right:16px; gap:8px; } }

.hme-hero-inner{ position:relative; z-index:5; max-width:700px; margin-inline:auto; }
.hme-hero-eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:11.5px; font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#fff;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
  padding:8px 18px; border-radius:30px;
  margin-bottom:28px;
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px); animation:hmeHeroUp .9s var(--ease) .1s forwards;
}
.hme-hero h1{
  font-size:clamp(32px, 5vw, 54px); line-height:1.18; letter-spacing:-.01em; color:#fff;
  font-weight:600;
  text-shadow:0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(20px); animation:hmeHeroUp .9s var(--ease) .25s forwards;
}
.hme-subtitle{
  margin-top:20px; font-size:16px; line-height:1.7; font-weight:400;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.88); max-width:46ch; margin-inline:auto;
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(20px); animation:hmeHeroUp .9s var(--ease) .4s forwards;
}
.hme-hero-ctas{
  margin-top:36px; display:flex; gap:14px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap;
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(20px); animation:hmeHeroUp .9s var(--ease) .55s forwards;
}
.hme-hero-ctas .hme-btn-outline{ border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.55); color:#fff; }
.hme-hero-ctas .hme-btn-outline:hover{ border-color:#fff !important; color:#fff !important; background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
@keyframes hmeHeroUp{ to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);} }

.hme-scroll-cue{
  position:absolute; bottom:36px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.24em; text-transform:uppercase;
  opacity:0; animation:hmeFadeSimple 1s ease 1.3s forwards; z-index:2;
}
@keyframes hmeFadeSimple{ to{ opacity:.85; } }
.hme-chev{ width:14px; height:14px; border-right:1.4px solid rgba(255,255,255,.85); border-bottom:1.4px solid rgba(255,255,255,.85); transform:rotate(45deg); animation:hmeChevBounce 1.8s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes hmeChevBounce{ 0%,100%{ transform:translateY(0) rotate(45deg);} 50%{ transform:translateY(6px) rotate(45deg);} }

/* ---------- ABOUT ---------- */
.hme-about-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr; gap:80px; align-items:center; }
.hme-about-art{
  aspect-ratio:1/1.05; border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,#fff 0%, var(--cream) 100%);
  border:1px solid var(--line); box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}
.hme-about-copy h2{ font-size:clamp(28px,3.4vw,42px); margin-bottom:24px; max-width:16ch; }
.hme-about-copy p{ font-size:17px; line-height:1.85; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:52ch; }

.hme-about-stats{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:20px;
  margin-top:64px; padding-top:48px; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.hme-stat{ text-align:center; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; }
.hme-stat-number{ font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:clamp(28px,3.4vw,40px); font-weight:700; color:var(--primary); line-height:1; }
.hme-stat-label{ font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-soft); letter-spacing:.02em; line-height:1.4; }

/* ---------- SECTION HEAD (shared) ---------- */
.hme-section-head{ text-align:center; max-width:680px; margin:0 auto 56px; }
.hme-section-head p{ font-size:16.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.8; margin-top:14px; }

.hme-tilt{ transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1), box-shadow .6s var(--ease); transform-style:preserve-3d; will-change:transform; }

/* ---------- OUR BRANDS ---------- */
.hme-brand-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:26px; }
.hme-brand-card{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:14px; overflow:hidden;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s var(--ease), border-color .5s var(--ease);
}
.hme-brand-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-8px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); border-color:transparent; }
.hme-brand-photo{ position:relative; aspect-ratio:4/3; overflow:hidden; }
.hme-brand-photo img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform 1s var(--ease); }
.hme-brand-card:hover .hme-brand-photo img{ transform:scale(1.08); }
.hme-brand-location{
  position:absolute; left:14px; bottom:14px; z-index:2;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.94); color:var(--primary);
  font-size:11.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.03em;
  padding:7px 12px; border-radius:30px;
}
.hme-brand-location svg{ width:13px; height:13px; flex:none; }
.hme-brand-body{ padding:28px 26px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; flex:1; }
.hme-brand-card h3{ font-size:20px; color:var(--primary); }
.hme-brand-card p{ font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.7; color:var(--ink-soft); flex:1; }
.hme-brand-link{
  font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:13px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.04em;
  color:var(--primary); margin-top:auto; transition:color .3s ease;
}
.hme-brand-link:hover{ color:var(--primary-deep) !important; }
.hme-brand-link--soon{ color:var(--ink-soft); font-style:italic; font-weight:400; }

/* ---------- WHY CHOOSE HME ---------- */
.hme-why-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:20px 40px; max-width:900px; margin-inline:auto; }
.hme-why-item{ display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:14px; font-size:16px; color:var(--ink); line-height:1.6; transition:transform .4s var(--ease); }
.hme-why-item:hover{ transform:translateX(6px); }
.hme-why-check{
  flex:none; width:28px; height:28px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--primary); color:#fff;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin-top:2px;
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), background .4s ease;
}
.hme-why-item:hover .hme-why-check{ transform:scale(1.15) rotate(-8deg); background:var(--primary-deep); }
.hme-why-check svg{ width:15px; height:15px; }

/* ---------- OUR LOCATIONS ---------- */
.hme-location-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; }
.hme-location-card{
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:14px; padding:32px 26px; text-align:center; background:#fff;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease), box-shadow .5s var(--ease), border-color .5s var(--ease);
}
.hme-location-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); border-color:transparent; }
.hme-location-pin{
  width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--cream); color:var(--primary);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:6px;
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease), background .4s ease, color .4s ease;
}
.hme-location-card:hover .hme-location-pin{ transform:translateY(-4px); background:var(--primary); color:#fff; }
.hme-location-pin svg{ width:22px; height:22px; }
.hme-location-card h4{ font-size:16.5px; }

/* ---------- VISION & MISSION ---------- */
.hme-vm{ padding:100px 0; }
.hme-vm-card{ max-width:680px; margin-inline:auto; text-align:center; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:10px; }
.hme-vm-icon{
  width:56px; height:56px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--primary); color:#fff;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:8px;
  animation:hmePulse 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hme-vm-icon svg{ width:26px; height:26px; }
@keyframes hmePulse{
  0%, 100%{ transform:scale(1); box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(16,77,146,.25); }
  50%{ transform:scale(1.06); box-shadow:0 0 0 10px rgba(16,77,146,0); }
}
.hme-vm-card h2{ font-size:clamp(26px,3.2vw,38px); }
.hme-vm-card p{ font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.85; color:var(--ink-soft); }

/* ---------- CALL TO ACTION ---------- */
.hme-cta{
  background:linear-gradient(160deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-deep) 100%);
  padding:110px 0; text-align:center;
}
.hme-cta-inner{ max-width:640px; margin-inline:auto; }
.hme-cta h2{ color:#fff; font-size:clamp(28px,3.6vw,44px); margin-bottom:18px; }
.hme-cta p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.88); font-size:17px; line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:8px; }

/* ---------- CAREERS TEASER ---------- */
.hme-careers{ padding:90px 0; background:var(--cream); }
.hme-careers-inner{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:36px; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.hme-careers-copy{ flex:1 1 420px; }
.hme-careers-copy h2{ font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,36px); margin-top:10px; }
.hme-careers-copy p{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.8; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:14px; max-width:56ch; }
.hme-careers .hme-btn{ flex:none; }

/* ---------- FOOTER — centered, white background ---------- */
footer{ background:#ffffff !important; color:var(--ink); padding:80px 0 40px; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
.hme-footer-centered{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; text-align:center; gap:22px; }
.hme-footer-centered .hme-brand-word--footer{ display:inline-block; }
.hme-footer-tagline{ font-size:15px; line-height:1.8; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:46ch; margin-top:-4px; }

.hme-footer-nav{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; gap:28px; margin-top:6px; }
.hme-footer-nav a{ font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink); transition:color .3s ease; }
.hme-footer-nav a:hover{ color:var(--primary) !important; }

.hme-footer-info{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; gap:10px 22px; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.hme-footer-info li::after{ content:'·'; margin-left:22px; color:var(--line); }
.hme-footer-info li:last-child::after{ content:''; margin:0; }

.hme-footer-social{ display:flex; gap:14px; }
.hme-footer-social a{
  width:36px; height:36px; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:50%; color:var(--primary);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; transition:background .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
}
.hme-footer-social a:hover{ background:var(--cream); border-color:var(--primary); }
.hme-footer-social svg{ width:15px; height:15px; }

.hme-footer-bottom{
  display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; gap:6px 24px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding-top:26px; margin-top:12px; width:100%;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-soft);
}
.hme-footer-bottom a{ color:var(--ink-soft); }
.hme-footer-bottom a:hover{ color:var(--primary) !important; }

/* ================= RESPONSIVE ================= */
@media (max-width:1100px){
  .hme-nav-links{ display:none; }
  .hme-burger{ display:flex; }
}
@media (max-width:980px){
  .hme-nav-links{ display:none; }
  .hme-burger{ display:flex; }
  .hme-about-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:50px; }
  .hme-about-art{ max-width:360px; margin-inline:auto; }
  .hme-about-stats{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:32px 20px; }
  .hme-brand-grid, .hme-location-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .hme-why-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hme-careers-inner{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; text-align:left; }
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .hme-container{ width:min(560px, 100% - 40px); }
  .hme-section{ padding:86px 0; }
  .hme-section-tight{ padding:60px 0; }
  .hme-vm{ padding:70px 0; }
  .hme-brand-grid, .hme-location-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hme-footer-nav{ gap:16px 22px; }
  .hme-footer-info li::after{ margin-left:14px; }
  .hme-btn-header{ display:none; }
  .hme-cta{ padding:80px 0; }
}
@media (max-width:400px){
  .hme-brand-word{ font-size:15px; }
  header.hme-scrolled .hme-brand-word{ font-size:13px; }
  .hme-brand-img--header{ height:min(var(--logo-h, 44px), 34px); }
  header.hme-scrolled .hme-brand-img--header{ height:min(calc(var(--logo-h, 44px) - 10px), 28px); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *{ animation:none !important; transition:none !important; }
  .hme-reveal{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
  .hme-hero-slide.is-active{ animation:none; transform:scale(1); }
}