:root{
  --ont-brown:#391a00;
  --ont-orange:#ef8e01;
  --ont-teal:#009e96;
  --bg1:#070a12;
  --bg2:#0b1020;
  --text:rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  --muted:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  --line:rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  --chip-bg:rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  --card-radius:22px;
  --gap:clamp(8px,.5vw,12px);
  --header-h:156px;
  --base-card-w:20vw;
  --base-card-h:20vh;
  --open-card-w:78vw;
  --open-card-h:calc(100svh - var(--header-h) - 1.35rem);
}

.section-projects{
  min-height:100vh;
  position:relative;
  isolation:isolate;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 560px at 18% 18%, rgba(0,158,150,.12), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 560px at 84% 78%, rgba(239,142,1,.10), transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg2) 0%, var(--bg1) 100%);
  color:var(--text);
}

.section-projects::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  opacity:.07;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.10) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.10) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:34px 34px;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(circle at 60% 36%, black 30%, transparent 78%);
}

.section-projects::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:1;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(80% 60% at 50% 40%, rgba(11,16,32,0) 0%, rgba(11,16,32,.38) 70%, rgba(11,16,32,.62) 100%);
}

.projects-sticky{
  position:sticky;
  top:0;
  z-index:2;
  height:100svh;
  min-height:100vh;
  overflow:hidden;
  padding:1rem;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-rows:auto 1fr;
  align-items:start;
  align-content:start;
}

.bg-marquee{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  overflow:hidden;
}

.bg-stack{
  position:absolute;
  left:clamp(14px,3vw,52px);
  bottom:clamp(18px,4vh,56px);
  display:grid;
  gap:clamp(10px,1.6vw,22px);
  opacity:.20;
  max-width:92vw;
  text-shadow:0 18px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.30);
  will-change:transform;
  transform:translate3d(0,0,0);
}

.bg-line{
  display:block;
  font-weight:950;
  letter-spacing:-0.06em;
  line-height:.9;
  font-size:clamp(64px,8.3vw,172px);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  -webkit-text-stroke:1px rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.bg-ont-mark{
  position:absolute;
  right:clamp(-90px,-6vw,-40px);
  bottom:clamp(-120px,-8vw,-60px);
  width:clamp(320px,42vw,720px);
  height:auto;
  opacity:.13;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 18px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.22));
  transform:translate3d(0,0,0) rotate(-8deg);
  will-change:transform;
}

.projects-head{
  position:relative;
  z-index:3;
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:14px;
  width:100%;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding:8px 4px 10px;
  min-height:var(--header-h);
}

.projects-head__left{
  flex:1 1 560px;
  min-width:0;
}

.projects-head__right{
  flex:0 1 auto;
  max-width:100%;
  margin-left:auto;
  display:flex;
  gap:8px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  justify-content:flex-end;
}

.projects-kicker{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  margin-bottom:6px;
}

.projects-eyebrow{
  font-size:.72rem;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  font-weight:900;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);
}

.projects-mark{
  width:24px;
  height:18px;
  opacity:.9;
}

.projects-title{
  margin:0;
  font-size:clamp(1.15rem,1rem + 1.2vw,1.9rem);
  line-height:1.08;
  letter-spacing:-.02em;
  text-wrap:balance;
}

.projects-lead{
  margin:8px 0 0;
  max-width:76ch;
  color:var(--muted);
  line-height:1.55;
  font-size:.92rem;
  display:-webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp:3;
  -webkit-box-orient:vertical;
  overflow:hidden;
}

.projects-chip{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  padding:8px 12px;
  border-radius:999px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  background:var(--chip-bg);
  font-size:.78rem;
  font-weight:900;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.86);
  white-space:nowrap;
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}

.projects-chip--soft{
  border-color:rgba(239,142,1,.20);
  background:rgba(239,142,1,.06);
}

.cards-stage{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  min-height:0;
  height:calc(100svh - var(--header-h) - 1rem);
  overflow:visible;
}

.cards-track{
  position:relative;
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  gap:var(--gap);
  height:100%;
  padding-top:6px;
  padding-right:calc(var(--open-card-w) + 2rem);
  will-change:transform;
  transform:translate3d(0,0,0);
}

.project-slot{
  position:relative;
  width:var(--base-card-w);
  flex:0 0 var(--base-card-w);
  height:100%;
  overflow:visible;
  isolation:isolate;
  will-change:transform;
  transform:translateZ(0);
}

.project-slot[data-index="1"]{ --accent:var(--ont-teal); }
.project-slot[data-index="2"]{ --accent:var(--ont-orange); }
.project-slot[data-index="3"]{ --accent:#7ee2b8; }
.project-slot[data-index="4"]{ --accent:#ff7aa2; }
.project-slot[data-index="5"]{ --accent:#bda6ff; }
.project-slot[data-index="6"]{ --accent:#ffa86b; }

.card-base,
.card-expand{
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  top:0;
  border-radius:20px;
  overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  box-shadow:0 14px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
  background:none;
  backface-visibility:hidden;
  transform:translateZ(0);
  color:var(--text);
}

.card-base{
  width:var(--base-card-w);
  height:var(--base-card-h);
  z-index:2;
  padding:14px 10px 12px 14px;
}

.card-expand{
  width:var(--open-card-w);
  height:var(--open-card-h);
  z-index:4;
  padding:18px 16px 16px 18px;
  pointer-events:none;
  transform-origin:0 0;
  will-change:transform;
}

.card-base::before,
.card-expand::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  top:0;
  width:10px;
  height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent), rgba(255,255,255,0.10));
  opacity:.95;
  z-index:2;
}

.card-base::after,
.card-expand::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:1;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,.10) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.52) 58%, rgba(0,0,0,.84) 100%);
}

.poster{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  transform:scale(1.03);
  transition:transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  will-change:transform;
  z-index:0;
}

.project-slot.is-open .card-expand .poster{
  transform:scale(1.09);
}

.card-shell{
  position:relative;
  z-index:3;
  height:100%;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:space-between;
}

.card-top{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:10px;
  padding-left:10px;
}

.badge{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  font-weight:900;
  letter-spacing:.10em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  text-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
}

.badge i{
  font-size:14px;
  opacity:.95;
}

.badge--small{ font-size:11px; }
.badge--large{ font-size:13px; }

.dot{
  width:10px;
  height:10px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:var(--accent);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}

.index{
  font-weight:900;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.62);
  padding-left:10px;
}

.index--small{ font-size:13px; }
.index--large{ font-size:16px; }

.card-body{
  padding-left:10px;
  display:grid;
  gap:8px;
}

.title,
.summary,
.details{
  margin:0;
  overflow:hidden;
  display:-webkit-box;
  -webkit-box-orient:vertical;
}

.title{
  font-weight:900;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.96);
  text-shadow:0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.50);
  letter-spacing:-.02em;
}

.title--small{
  font-size:clamp(18px,1.65vw,24px);
  line-height:1.08;
  -webkit-line-clamp:2;
}

.title--large{
  font-size:clamp(26px,2.4vw,40px);
  line-height:1.04;
  -webkit-line-clamp:2;
  max-width:20ch;
}

.summary{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);
}

.summary--small{
  font-size:clamp(13px,1.05vw,16px);
  line-height:1.42;
  -webkit-line-clamp:2;
}

.summary--large{
  font-size:clamp(15px,1.2vw,19px);
  line-height:1.5;
  -webkit-line-clamp:3;
  max-width:64ch;
}

.details{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  font-size:clamp(14px,1.15vw,19px);
  line-height:1.52;
  -webkit-line-clamp:3;
  max-width:64ch;
}

.micro{
  display:flex;
  gap:8px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.micro-pill,
.pill{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:6px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  background:rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  padding:6px 10px;
  border-radius:999px;
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.05);
}

.micro-pill{
  font-size:13px;
}

.micro-pill i{
  font-size:14px;
  opacity:.9;
}

.btn-view{
  text-decoration:none;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:10px;
  border-radius:14px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.12), rgba(255,255,255,.06));
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.94);
  font-weight:900;
  font-size:14px;
  padding:12px 16px;
  box-shadow:0 16px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.26), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  width:max-content;
}

.btn-view::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:-20%;
  left:-60%;
  width:40%;
  height:140%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.16), transparent);
  transform:skewX(-18deg);
  opacity:0;
}

.project-slot.is-open .btn-view:hover{
  transform:translateY(-2px);
  transition:transform .18s ease;
}

.project-slot.is-open .btn-view:hover::after{
  opacity:1;
  animation:sheen .85s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes sheen{
  from{ left:-60%; }
  to{ left:140%; }
}

.card-footer{
  padding-left:10px;
  display:flex;
  justify-content:flex-start;
  gap:10px;
  opacity:.86;
}

.meta{
  display:flex;
  gap:10px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.74);
}

.reveal,
.reveal-row{
  opacity:0;
  transform:translate3d(0,18px,0);
  will-change:transform,opacity;
}

/* stack mode for mobile + firefox */
.section-projects.is-stack-mode{
  min-height:100vh;
}

.section-projects.is-stack-mode .projects-sticky{
  position:relative;
  height:auto;
  min-height:100vh;
  overflow:visible;
  padding-bottom:2rem;
}

.section-projects.is-stack-mode .projects-head__right{
  width:100%;
  margin-left:0;
  justify-content:flex-start;
}

.section-projects.is-stack-mode .cards-stage{
  height:auto;
  overflow:visible;
}

.section-projects.is-stack-mode .cards-track{
  width:100%;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:stretch;
  gap:14px;
  padding:6px 0 .35rem;
  overflow:visible;
  transform:none !important;
}

.section-projects.is-stack-mode .project-slot{
  width:100%;
  flex:0 0 auto;
  height:auto;
  min-height:unset;
  transform:none !important;
}

.section-projects.is-stack-mode .card-base{
  display:none;
}

.section-projects.is-stack-mode .card-expand{
  display:block;
  position:relative;
  width:100%;
  height:auto;
  min-height:clamp(340px,56vh,560px);
  transform:none !important;
  opacity:1 !important;
  visibility:visible !important;
  pointer-events:auto !important;
}

.section-projects.is-stack-mode .bg-line{
  font-size:clamp(44px,10.5vw,110px);
}

.section-projects.is-stack-mode .bg-ont-mark{
  width:clamp(260px,68vw,520px);
  opacity:.12;
}

.section-projects.is-stack-mode .reveal,
.section-projects.is-stack-mode .reveal-row{
  opacity:1;
  transform:none;
}

@media (max-width:991px){
  .projects-head{
    min-height:auto;
    gap:12px;
  }

  .projects-head__right{
    width:100%;
    margin-left:0;
    justify-content:flex-start;
  }

  .projects-chip{
    white-space:normal;
  }

  .title--large{
    font-size:clamp(22px,6vw,30px);
    max-width:100%;
  }

  .summary--large{
    font-size:clamp(14px,3.7vw,17px);
    max-width:100%;
  }

  .details{
    font-size:clamp(13px,3.5vw,16px);
    max-width:100%;
  }

  .micro-pill,
  .pill{
    font-size:12px;
  }

  .btn-view{
    font-size:13px;
    padding:11px 14px;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .poster,
  .btn-view,
  .reveal,
  .reveal-row{
    transition:none !important;
    animation:none !important;
  }
}

/* lenis */
html.lenis,
html.lenis body{
  height:auto;
}

.lenis.lenis-smooth{
  scroll-behavior:auto !important;
}

.lenis.lenis-smooth [data-lenis-prevent]{
  overscroll-behavior:contain;
}

.lenis.lenis-stopped{
  overflow:hidden;
}

.lenis.lenis-smooth iframe{
  pointer-events:none;
}

.cards-track,
.project-slot,
.card-base,
.card-expand,
.bg-stack,
.bg-ont-mark,
.poster{
  backface-visibility:hidden;
  transform:translateZ(0);
}

/* ======================================================== */

/* =========================================================
   PROJECTS SECTION — FINAL POLISH LAYER
   Append AFTER your current projects-section.css
   No JS change required
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------------------------------
   overall contrast / luxury tuning
--------------------------------- */
.project-slot{
  filter: saturate(1.02);
}

.card-base,
.card-expand{
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 46px rgba(0,0,0,.30),
    0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.06) inset;
}

.card-base::after,
.card-expand::after{
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(0,0,0,.10) 0%,
      rgba(0,0,0,.34) 30%,
      rgba(0,0,0,.58) 62%,
      rgba(0,0,0,.84) 100%);
}

/* subtle top sheen */
.card-base .card-shell::before,
.card-expand .card-shell::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:0;
  left:10px;
  right:10px;
  height:1px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,0),
    rgba(255,255,255,.55) 18%,
    rgba(0,158,150,.36) 48%,
    rgba(239,142,1,.34) 78%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0)
  );
  opacity:.78;
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* chart-ish accent behind content */
.card-expand .card-shell::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  right:12px;
  bottom:12px;
  width:clamp(120px, 18vw, 220px);
  height:clamp(56px, 8vw, 92px);
  border-radius:14px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 16% 68%, rgba(0,158,150,.95) 0 2px, transparent 3px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 42% 48%, rgba(255,255,255,.78) 0 1.5px, transparent 3px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 68% 36%, rgba(239,142,1,.95) 0 2px, transparent 3px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 56%, rgba(255,255,255,.72) 0 1.5px, transparent 3px),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.035), rgba(255,255,255,.015));
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  opacity:.34;
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* ---------------------------------
   poster
--------------------------------- */
.poster{
  filter: contrast(1.03) saturate(1.04) brightness(.94);
}

.project-slot.is-open .card-expand .poster{
  filter: contrast(1.05) saturate(1.06) brightness(.98);
}

/* ---------------------------------
   closed card composition
--------------------------------- */
.card-base{
  padding: 14px 12px 12px 14px;
}

.card-base .card-shell{
  gap: 12px;
}

.card-base .card-body{
  gap: 10px;
}

.badge{
  text-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.44);
}

.badge--small{
  font-size:11px;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
}

.badge--large{
  font-size:13px;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
}

.index--small{
  font-size:13px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.70);
}

.index--large{
  font-size:16px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);
}

.title--small{
  font-size:clamp(20px, 1.9vw, 28px);
  line-height:1.02;
  letter-spacing:-.03em;
  max-width:14ch;
  text-wrap:balance;
}

.summary--small{
  font-size:clamp(13px, 1.1vw, 15px);
  line-height:1.42;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.80);
  max-width:24ch;
  -webkit-line-clamp:3;
}

.card-base .meta{
  gap:8px;
}

/* ---------------------------------
   open card composition
--------------------------------- */
.card-expand{
  padding: 20px 18px 18px 20px;
}

.card-expand .card-shell{
  gap: 18px;
}

.card-expand .card-body{
  gap: 12px;
  align-content:start;
}

.title--large{
  font-size:clamp(30px, 2.7vw, 46px);
  line-height:.98;
  letter-spacing:-.04em;
  max-width:16ch;
  text-wrap:balance;
}

.summary--large{
  font-size:clamp(15px, 1.22vw, 20px);
  line-height:1.52;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.84);
  max-width:58ch;
  -webkit-line-clamp:3;
}

.details{
  font-size:clamp(14px, 1.08vw, 18px);
  line-height:1.62;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  max-width:58ch;
  -webkit-line-clamp:4;
}

/* create stronger editorial rhythm */
.card-expand .card-body > .details{
  position:relative;
  padding-left:18px;
}

.card-expand .card-body > .details::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:.2em;
  bottom:.2em;
  left:0;
  width:2px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent), rgba(255,255,255,.18));
  opacity:.9;
}

/* ---------------------------------
   pills / micro tags
--------------------------------- */
.micro{
  gap:10px;
}

.micro-pill,
.pill{
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.08), rgba(255,255,255,.04));
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.12),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.micro-pill{
  padding:7px 12px;
  font-size:12px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
}

.micro-pill i{
  font-size:14px;
  opacity:.96;
}

.pill{
  padding:6px 10px;
  font-size:12px;
  font-weight:700;
}

/* ---------------------------------
   meta row
--------------------------------- */
.card-footer{
  align-items:flex-end;
}

.meta{
  gap:10px;
}

/* ---------------------------------
   button redesign
--------------------------------- */
.btn-view{
  gap:12px;
  min-height:48px;
  padding:12px 18px;
  border-radius:16px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.14), rgba(255,255,255,.06)),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,158,150,.08), rgba(239,142,1,.06));
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.97);
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:13px;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.22),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.16);
}

.btn-view i{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  width:26px;
  height:26px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  font-size:14px;
  transition:transform .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}

.project-slot.is-open .btn-view:hover i{
  transform:translate(2px,-1px);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);
}

.project-slot.is-open .btn-view:hover{
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.24);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.28),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.18);
}

/* ---------------------------------
   hover polish on closed cards
--------------------------------- */
@media (hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
  .project-slot:not(.is-open) .card-base:hover{
    border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    box-shadow:
      0 22px 52px rgba(0,0,0,.34),
      0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.06) inset;
  }

  .project-slot:not(.is-open) .card-base:hover .poster{
    transform:scale(1.055);
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------
   background typography stronger
--------------------------------- */
.bg-stack{
  opacity:.24;
}

.bg-line{
  font-size:clamp(72px, 8.9vw, 184px);
  line-height:.86;
  letter-spacing:-.065em;
}

/* ---------------------------------
   mobile / stack mode polish
--------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 991px){
  .section-projects.is-stack-mode .projects-sticky{
    padding: .9rem .9rem 1.8rem;
  }

  .section-projects.is-stack-mode .projects-head{
    padding-inline: 2px;
  }

  .section-projects.is-stack-mode .bg-stack{
    left:14px;
    bottom:22px;
    opacity:.14;
  }

  .section-projects.is-stack-mode .bg-line{
    font-size:clamp(44px, 11vw, 92px);
    line-height:.9;
  }

  .section-projects.is-stack-mode .card-expand{
    min-height:clamp(360px, 58vh, 560px);
    padding:18px 14px 14px 18px;
  }

  .section-projects.is-stack-mode .title--large{
    font-size:clamp(24px, 6.2vw, 34px);
    max-width:100%;
  }

  .section-projects.is-stack-mode .summary--large{
    font-size:clamp(14px, 3.7vw, 16px);
    line-height:1.5;
    max-width:100%;
  }

  .section-projects.is-stack-mode .details{
    font-size:clamp(13px, 3.4vw, 15px);
    line-height:1.55;
    max-width:100%;
  }

  .section-projects.is-stack-mode .micro{
    gap:8px;
  }

  .section-projects.is-stack-mode .btn-view{
    min-height:44px;
    padding:11px 14px;
    font-size:12px;
  }

  .section-projects.is-stack-mode .card-expand .card-shell::after{
    width:120px;
    height:60px;
    opacity:.24;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------
   very small phones
--------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 576px){
  .projects-title{
    font-size:clamp(1.05rem, 4.8vw, 1.45rem);
  }

  .projects-lead{
    font-size:.88rem;
    line-height:1.5;
  }

  .projects-chip{
    font-size:.74rem;
    padding:7px 10px;
  }

  .section-projects.is-stack-mode .card-expand{
    min-height:340px;
  }

  .section-projects.is-stack-mode .title--large{
    font-size:clamp(22px, 6.7vw, 30px);
  }

  .section-projects.is-stack-mode .summary--large{
    font-size:14px;
  }

  .section-projects.is-stack-mode .details{
    font-size:13px;
  }

  .micro-pill,
  .pill{
    padding:6px 10px;
  }
}

/* ======================================== */
/* +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ */

/* =========================================================
   PROJECTS SECTION — MICRO PASS 02
   Append AFTER the previous polish layer
   No JS change required
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------------------------------
   per-project ribbon labels
--------------------------------- */
.project-slot[data-index="1"]{
  --ribbon-text: "Institutionnel";
}
.project-slot[data-index="2"]{
  --ribbon-text: "Programme";
}
.project-slot[data-index="3"]{
  --ribbon-text: "Plateforme";
}
.project-slot[data-index="4"]{
  --ribbon-text: "Campagne";
}
.project-slot[data-index="5"]{
  --ribbon-text: "Observatoire";
}
.project-slot[data-index="6"]{
  --ribbon-text: "Invest";
}

/* ---------------------------------
   closed cards feel more “project”
--------------------------------- */
.card-base{
  position: absolute;
}

.card-base .card-shell{
  position: relative;
}

.card-base .card-top{
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.card-base .card-body{
  margin-top: auto;
}

.card-base .title--small{
  max-width: 12ch;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2vw, 30px);
  line-height: .98;
  letter-spacing: -.035em;
  text-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.46);
}

.card-base .summary--small{
  max-width: 26ch;
  font-size: clamp(13px, 1.08vw, 15px);
  line-height: 1.42;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.84);
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
}

/* status ribbon */
.card-base .card-shell::after{
  content: var(--ribbon-text);
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 30px;
  padding: 0 10px;
  border-radius: 0 0 0 14px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.18), rgba(255,255,255,.08)),
    linear-gradient(90deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 70%, white 8%), rgba(255,255,255,.02));
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.94);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: .10em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  z-index: 6;
}

/* tiny lower info rail for closed cards */
.card-base .card-footer{
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 10px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.card-base .card-footer::before{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,0),
    rgba(255,255,255,.14),
    rgba(255,255,255,.05)
  );
}

.card-base .pill{
  font-size: 11px;
  padding: 5px 9px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
}

/* ---------------------------------
   open card more editorial
--------------------------------- */
.card-expand .card-shell{
  grid-template-rows: auto 1fr auto;
}

.card-expand .card-top{
  align-items: center;
}

.card-expand .badge--large{
  font-size: 12px;
}

.card-expand .index--large{
  font-size: 18px;
}

.card-expand .card-body{
  position: relative;
  max-width: min(64ch, 100%);
}

/* open card title with stronger institutional presence */
.card-expand .title--large{
  max-width: 15ch;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 2.95vw, 50px);
  line-height: .96;
  letter-spacing: -.045em;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

/* open summary becomes standfirst */
.card-expand .summary--large{
  max-width: 58ch;
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.22vw, 20px);
  line-height: 1.56;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
}

/* editorial body text */
.card-expand .details{
  max-width: 54ch;
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.04vw, 18px);
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.80);
  -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
}

/* little vertical editorial bar */
.card-expand .details::before{
  width: 3px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent), rgba(255,255,255,.18));
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 24%, transparent);
}

/* chip row looks more intentional */
.card-expand .micro{
  margin-top: 2px;
  max-width: 56ch;
}

.card-expand .micro-pill{
  min-height: 34px;
  padding: 7px 12px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.90);
}

/* action zone separation */
.card-expand .card-actions{
  margin-top: 2px;
  padding-top: 12px;
  position: relative;
}

.card-expand .card-actions::before{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: min(240px, 42%);
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,.18),
    rgba(255,255,255,.05),
    transparent
  );
}

/* open footer aligned nicer */
.card-expand .card-footer{
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding-top: 10px;
}

.card-expand .meta{
  gap: 10px;
}

/* ---------------------------------
   button gets more “project CTA”
--------------------------------- */
.btn-view{
  min-width: 176px;
}

.btn-view span{
  position: relative;
  top: .01em;
}

.project-slot.is-open .btn-view{
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.16), rgba(255,255,255,.06)),
    linear-gradient(90deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 16%, transparent), rgba(255,255,255,.02));
}

.project-slot.is-open .btn-view i{
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.14), rgba(255,255,255,.06));
}

/* ---------------------------------
   desktop closed-card hover
--------------------------------- */
@media (hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
  .project-slot:not(.is-open) .card-base:hover .title--small{
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.99);
  }

  .project-slot:not(.is-open) .card-base:hover .summary--small{
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.90);
  }

  .project-slot:not(.is-open) .card-base:hover .card-shell::after{
    transform: translateY(-1px);
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------
   stack mode refinement
--------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 991px){
  .section-projects.is-stack-mode .card-expand .title--large{
    max-width: 100%;
    font-size: clamp(24px, 6.3vw, 36px);
    line-height: .98;
  }

  .section-projects.is-stack-mode .card-expand .summary--large{
    max-width: 100%;
    font-size: clamp(14px, 3.5vw, 16px);
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  .section-projects.is-stack-mode .card-expand .details{
    max-width: 100%;
    font-size: clamp(13px, 3.2vw, 15px);
    line-height: 1.58;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 5;
  }

  .section-projects.is-stack-mode .card-expand .micro{
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .section-projects.is-stack-mode .btn-view{
    min-width: 0;
    width: max-content;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------
   very small phones
--------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 576px){
  .section-projects.is-stack-mode .card-expand .title--large{
    font-size: clamp(22px, 6.7vw, 30px);
  }

  .section-projects.is-stack-mode .card-expand .summary--large{
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .section-projects.is-stack-mode .card-expand .details{
    font-size: 13px;
  }
}