/* ============================================================
   LA PRO — North Light — Design A
   Slot: a  |  Design: north-light  |  Trade: painting
   All selectors scoped to [data-design="a"].dq-design or [data-design="a"]
   ============================================================ */

/* --- 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, slot a) --- */
[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-accent-warm   : var(--nl-chip-01);
  --nl-accent-deep   : var(--nl-chip-02);

  --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, 6.5vw, 86px);
  --nl-type-display  : clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 58px);
  --nl-type-headline : clamp(22px, 2.8vw, 30px);
  --nl-type-body-lg  : clamp(18px, 1.6vw, 21px);
  --nl-type-body     : clamp(16px, 1.4vw, 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-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);
  --nl-elev-sunk   : var(--nl-linen-warm);

  --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);

  /* Design-slot exposure */
  --design-a-primary: var(--nl-chip-04);
}

/* --- Viewport overflow guard --- */
[data-design="a"].dq-design { max-width: 100%; overflow-x: clip; }
[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; }

/* ============================================================
   ELEMENT 1 — 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); }
[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-a-header-rake var(--nl-dur-light-b) var(--nl-ease-light) infinite;
}
@keyframes nl-a-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;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-curtain__ctas {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--nl-stroke);
  padding-top: var(--nl-stroke); border-top: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-curtain__phone {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body); font-size: 18px; color: var(--nl-ink);
  text-decoration: none; display: block; padding: 12px 0;
  min-height: 44px; display: flex; align-items: center;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-tag {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-mono); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--nl-text-mute);
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO — isolation + z-index architecture
   ============================================================ */
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero {
  isolation: isolate;
  position: relative; min-height: clamp(480px, 72vh, 840px);
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  background: var(--nl-linen);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: var(--nl-room) clamp(var(--nl-stroke), 5vw, var(--nl-canvas));
}

/* Backdrop — z:1 */
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__backdrop {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none; aria-hidden: true;
}

/* Animated wash layer — the transformation motif */
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__wash {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--nl-linen) 0%,
    var(--nl-chip-01) 25%,
    var(--nl-linen-warm) 50%,
    var(--nl-chip-01-wet) 75%,
    var(--nl-linen) 100%
  );
  background-size: 300% 300%;
  animation: nl-a-wash-drift var(--nl-dur-light) var(--nl-ease-light) infinite;
  opacity: 1;
}
@keyframes nl-a-wash-drift {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 0%;   }
  33%  { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  66%  { background-position: 50% 100%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 0%;   }
}

/* Wet-edge advancing line — painting transformation motif */
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__edge {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, var(--nl-chip-03) 40%, var(--nl-chip-04) 70%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0.45;
  animation: nl-a-edge-sweep var(--nl-dur-light-b) var(--nl-ease-light) infinite;
  transform-origin: left center;
}
@keyframes nl-a-edge-sweep {
  0%,100% { transform: translateX(0vw) scaleX(1);    opacity: 0.35; }
  25%     { transform: translateX(25vw) scaleX(1.5);  opacity: 0.55; }
  50%     { transform: translateX(60vw) scaleX(1);    opacity: 0.45; }
  75%     { transform: translateX(85vw) scaleX(1.5);  opacity: 0.35; }
}

/* Rake light over backdrop */
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__rake {
  position: absolute; inset: -20%;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 30%, var(--nl-light-warm) 45%, var(--nl-light-cool) 55%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0.28; mix-blend-mode: soft-light;
  animation: nl-a-hero-rake var(--nl-dur-light) ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes nl-a-hero-rake {
  0%,100% { transform: translateX(-25%) translateY(-10%); opacity: 0.22; }
  50%     { transform: translateX(25%) translateY(10%);   opacity: 0.38; }
}

/* Hero text container — z:10, topmost paint */
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__content {
  position: relative; z-index: 10;
  max-width: 720px;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__plate {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-mono); font-size: var(--nl-type-stamp);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--nl-text-mute);
  margin-bottom: var(--nl-coat);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__headline {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--nl-type-spread); line-height: 1.04; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--nl-ink); margin: 0 0 var(--nl-stroke);
  max-width: 16ch;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
  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 0 var(--nl-canvas);
  line-height: 1.5; max-width: 52ch;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ELEMENT 2 — Funnel-anchor CTA (inside hero) */
[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%);
  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-a-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;
  opacity: 1;
}
[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);
}
[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);
}
@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-curtain__nav a:hover { color: var(--nl-brand); }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-header__menu:hover { border-color: var(--nl-ink); }
}
@keyframes nl-a-cta-breath {
  0%,100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50%     { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ELEMENT 6 — Pointer (Sash of Light)
   Immediately before #funnel; data-mf-role="pointer"
   ============================================================ */
[data-design="a"] .nl-pointer {
  display: grid; gap: 12px; place-items: center;
  width: 100%; padding: var(--nl-canvas) 0;
  color: var(--nl-text-soft); text-decoration: none;
  background: var(--nl-linen);
  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-a-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(0.4);
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, var(--nl-chip-02) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0; mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  animation: nl-a-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; opacity: 1;
}
@keyframes nl-a-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-a-pointer-bloom {
  0%,70% { opacity: 0;   transform: translate(-50%,50%) scale(0.4); }
  85%    { opacity: 0.6; transform: translate(-50%,50%) scale(1);   }
  100%   { opacity: 0;   transform: translate(-50%,50%) scale(2);   }
}

/* ============================================================
   ELEMENT 5 — Funnel (4-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__inner {
  max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__head {
  margin-bottom: var(--nl-canvas);
}
[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: 1.04; letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: var(--nl-text); margin: var(--nl-stroke) 0 var(--nl-coat);
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__lede {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body); font-size: var(--nl-type-body);
  color: var(--nl-text-soft); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;
}

/* Progress indicator */
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__progress {
  display: flex; gap: var(--nl-grain); margin-bottom: var(--nl-canvas);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__pip {
  flex: 1; height: 2px; background: var(--nl-rule); border-radius: 1px;
  transition: background var(--nl-dur-settle) var(--nl-ease-settle);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__pip.is-done { background: var(--nl-brand); }
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__pip.is-active { background: var(--nl-accent); }

/* Steps */
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__step {
  display: none;
  animation: nl-a-funnel-reveal var(--nl-dur-settle) var(--nl-ease-settle);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__step.is-current { display: block; }
@keyframes nl-a-funnel-reveal {
  from { opacity: 0.3; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to   { opacity: 1;   transform: translateY(0); }
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__question {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--nl-type-headline); line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--nl-text); margin: 0 0 var(--nl-canvas);
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__options {
  display: grid; gap: var(--nl-stroke);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__option {
  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); line-height: 1.4;
  transition: border-color var(--nl-dur-settle) var(--nl-ease-settle),
              box-shadow var(--nl-dur-settle) var(--nl-ease-bloom);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__option.is-picked {
  border-color: var(--nl-brand); box-shadow: var(--nl-elev-bloom);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__option:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--nl-brand); outline-offset: 2px;
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  [data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__option:hover { border-color: var(--nl-rule-strong); }
}

/* Step 4 — contact form */
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__form { display: grid; gap: var(--nl-canvas); }
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__fields { display: grid; gap: var(--nl-coat); }
[data-design="a"] .nl-field { display: grid; gap: var(--nl-grain); }
[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-mute);
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-field__input,
[data-design="a"] .nl-field__textarea {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body); font-size: var(--nl-type-body);
  color: var(--nl-ink); background: transparent;
  border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
  padding: var(--nl-grain) 0; width: 100%;
  outline: none; border-radius: 0;
  transition: border-color var(--nl-dur-settle) var(--nl-ease-settle);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-field__input:focus,
[data-design="a"] .nl-field__textarea:focus {
  border-bottom-color: var(--nl-brand);
  border-bottom-width: 2px;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-field__textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 80px; }

[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__submit-wrap { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--nl-coat); align-items: center; }
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__note {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body); font-size: var(--nl-type-caption);
  color: var(--nl-text-mute); line-height: 1.5; flex: 1; min-width: 200px;
}

/* Success state */
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__success {
  display: none; text-align: center; padding: var(--nl-canvas);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__success.is-visible { display: block; }
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__success-title {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--nl-type-headline); color: var(--nl-brand);
  margin: 0 0 var(--nl-stroke); font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__success-body {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body); font-size: var(--nl-type-body);
  color: var(--nl-text-soft); line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Below-funnel compliance block */
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__compliance {
  margin-top: var(--nl-canvas); padding-top: var(--nl-canvas);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body); font-size: var(--nl-type-caption);
  color: var(--nl-text-mute); line-height: 1.6;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__compliance a { color: var(--nl-text-mute); }

/* ============================================================
   ELEMENT 3 — Ambient A: Light Studies (hero backdrop already)
   Section below hero showing painting service atmosphere
   ============================================================ */
[data-design="a"] .nl-light {
  padding: var(--nl-room) clamp(var(--nl-stroke), 5vw, var(--nl-canvas));
  background: var(--nl-linen);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-light__inner {
  max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-light__head { margin-bottom: var(--nl-canvas); display: grid; gap: var(--nl-stroke); }
[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: var(--nl-stroke) 0 0; max-width: 22ch;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-light__lede {
  color: var(--nl-text-soft); max-width: 56ch; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6;
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body); font-size: var(--nl-type-body);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-light__grid {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  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: block; position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  background: var(--chip);
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: nl-a-light-shift var(--nl-dur-light) ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * -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-a-light-rake var(--nl-dur-light-b) ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * -4.25s);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-light__meta { display: grid; gap: 4px; }
[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";
}
@keyframes nl-a-light-shift {
  0%,100% { background: var(--chip); }
  50%     { background: var(--chip-wet); }
}
@keyframes nl-a-light-rake {
  0%,100% { transform: translateX(-30%) translateY(-10%); opacity: 0.30; }
  50%     { transform: translateX(30%) translateY(10%);   opacity: 0.55; }
}

/* ============================================================
   Services section
   ============================================================ */
[data-design="a"] .nl-services {
  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-services__inner { max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; }
[data-design="a"] .nl-services__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: var(--nl-stroke) 0 var(--nl-canvas);
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-services__grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--nl-coat);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-service-card {
  background: var(--nl-linen); border: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
  padding: var(--nl-coat); display: grid; gap: var(--nl-grain);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-service-card__name {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--nl-text); margin: 0;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-service-card__note {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body); font-size: var(--nl-type-caption);
  color: var(--nl-text-mute); line-height: 1.5; margin: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   ELEMENT 4 — Ambient B: Process / prep (scroll-bloomed plates)
   ============================================================ */
[data-design="a"] .nl-process {
  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-process__inner { max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; }
[data-design="a"] .nl-process__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: var(--nl-stroke) 0 var(--nl-canvas);
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-process__track {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--nl-canvas) var(--nl-coat);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-process__plate {
  display: grid; gap: var(--nl-stroke);
  opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.97);
  transition: opacity var(--nl-dur-cure) var(--nl-ease-light),
              transform var(--nl-dur-cure) var(--nl-ease-light);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-process__plate.is-bloomed { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
[data-design="a"] .nl-process__num {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-mono); font-size: 36px; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--nl-rule-strong); letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-process__step-name {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--nl-text); margin: 0;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-process__step-desc {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body); font-size: var(--nl-type-body);
  color: var(--nl-text-soft); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   About section
   ============================================================ */
[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__inner { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }
[data-design="a"] .nl-about__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: var(--nl-stroke) 0 var(--nl-canvas);
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-about__body {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body); font-size: var(--nl-type-body-lg);
  color: var(--nl-text-soft); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 0 var(--nl-canvas);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-about__area {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body); font-size: var(--nl-type-body);
  color: var(--nl-text-mute); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;
}

/* Repeated CTA after about */
[data-design="a"] .nl-repeat-cta {
  padding: var(--nl-wall) clamp(var(--nl-stroke), 5vw, var(--nl-canvas));
  background: var(--nl-linen);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
  text-align: center;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-repeat-cta__inner { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }
[data-design="a"] .nl-repeat-cta__title {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--nl-type-headline); line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--nl-text); margin: 0 0 var(--nl-canvas);
  font-feature-settings: "ss01";
}

/* ============================================================
   Footer
   ============================================================ */
[data-design="a"] .nl-footer {
  padding: var(--nl-canvas) clamp(var(--nl-stroke), 5vw, var(--nl-canvas));
  background: var(--nl-linen-warm);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--nl-rule-strong);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-footer__inner {
  max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--nl-coat);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-footer__brand {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-display); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 22px; color: var(--nl-ink); font-feature-settings: "ss01";
  margin-bottom: var(--nl-grain);
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-footer__creds {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body); font-size: var(--nl-type-caption);
  color: var(--nl-text-mute); line-height: 1.6;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-footer__contact {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-body); font-size: var(--nl-type-body);
  color: var(--nl-text-soft); line-height: 1.8;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-footer__phone {
  color: var(--nl-ink); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 500;
}
[data-design="a"] .nl-footer__copy {
  font-family: var(--nl-font-mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--nl-text-mute); text-transform: uppercase;
  width: 100%; margin-top: var(--nl-coat);
  padding-top: var(--nl-coat); border-top: 1px solid var(--nl-rule);
}

/* ============================================================
   Scroll-linked parallax (TRIAD-2 — premium scroll motion)
   ============================================================ */
[data-design="a"] .nl-hero__backdrop {
  will-change: transform;
}

/* ============================================================
   REDUCED-MOTION fallbacks
   ============================================================ */
@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-hero__wash { animation: none; background-position: 50% 50%; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-hero__edge { animation: none; opacity: 0.25; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-hero__rake { animation: none; opacity: 0.22; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-cta { animation: none; background-image: none; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-pointer__sash { animation: none; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(100px); opacity: 0.8; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-pointer__bloom { animation: none; opacity: 0.4; transform: translate(-50%,50%) scale(1); }
  [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-process__plate { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  [data-design="a"] .nl-funnel__step { animation: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE — mobile
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  [data-design="a"].dq-design .nl-header__mark { font-size: 20px; }
}
@media (max-width: 920px) {
  [data-design="a"].dq-design .nl-light__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  [data-design="a"].dq-design .nl-services__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  [data-design="a"].dq-design .nl-process__track { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  [data-design="a"].dq-design .nl-light__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  [data-design="a"].dq-design .nl-services__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  [data-design="a"].dq-design .nl-process__track { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  [data-design="a"].dq-design .nl-funnel__options { gap: var(--nl-grain); }
  [data-design="a"].dq-design .nl-curtain__nav a { font-size: 26px; }
  [data-design="a"].dq-design .nl-footer__inner { flex-direction: column; }
}

/* 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; }