/* ==========================================================================
   Heritage Crest Build — About Us + Contact Us
   Shared design language. Hero (homepage banner video), brand-gold accents,
   subtle reveal animations on hover.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
    --ac-gold: #ac8d56;
    --ac-cream: #f7f5f1;
    --ac-text: #1a1a1a;
    --ac-muted: #555;
    --ac-dark: #0a0a0a;
    --ac-ease: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.about-page,
.contact-page { background: #fff; color: var(--ac-text); }

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.ac-hero {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 80vh;
    min-height: 540px;
    max-height: 820px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0a0a0a;
}
.ac-hero video {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.ac-hero::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.42) 0%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.08) 35%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}
.ac-hero-text {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 0 24px;
}
.ac-hero-text .ac-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    color: var(--ac-gold);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.32em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.ac-hero-text .ac-eyebrow::before,
.ac-hero-text .ac-eyebrow::after {
    content: "";
    width: 36px; height: 1px;
    background: var(--ac-gold);
    display: inline-block;
}
.ac-hero-text h1 {
    font-size: clamp(36px, 6.4vw, 72px);
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.05;
    color: #fff;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ac-hero-text p {
    margin: 20px auto 0;
    max-width: 620px;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTION HEAD — reused across about + contact
   ============================================================ */
.ac-section-head {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 24px;
}
.ac-section-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--ac-gold);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.ac-section-head h2 {
    font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 36px);
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--ac-text);
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.ac-section-head p {
    color: var(--ac-muted);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   STORY (about us only) — 2-column with feature photo
   ============================================================ */
.ac-story {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 100px 24px 80px;
}
.ac-story-grid {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}
.ac-story-text { max-width: 540px; }
.ac-story-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    color: var(--ac-gold);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.ac-story-eyebrow span {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 28px; height: 1px;
    background: var(--ac-gold);
}
.ac-story h2 {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 42px);
    font-weight: 400;
    margin: 0 0 24px;
    color: var(--ac-text);
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    line-height: 1.15;
}
.ac-story p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--ac-muted);
    margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.ac-story p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.ac-story-feature {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #1a1a1a;
}
.ac-story-feature img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 1.4s var(--ac-ease), filter 0.6s var(--ac-ease);
    will-change: transform;
}
.ac-story-feature::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 55%, rgba(0,0,0,0.65) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}
.ac-story-feature:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.ac-story-feature-tag {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 22px; left: 24px;
    z-index: 2;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding-left: 30px;
}
.ac-story-feature-tag::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 22px; height: 1px;
    background: var(--ac-gold);
}

/* ============================================================
   RECENT WORK MOSAIC
   ============================================================ */
.ac-work {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 80px 24px 100px;
}
.ac-work-mosaic {
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: 240px;
    gap: 14px;
}
.ac-work-tile {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: block;
    background: #1a1a1a;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #fff;
}
.ac-work-tile.ac-work-tall { grid-row: span 2; }
.ac-work-tile.ac-work-wide { grid-column: span 2; }
.ac-work-tile img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 1.2s var(--ac-ease), filter 0.5s var(--ac-ease);
    will-change: transform;
}
.ac-work-tile::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,
        rgba(0,0,0,0) 45%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
    transition: background 0.5s var(--ac-ease);
}
.ac-work-tile::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(172, 141, 86, 0.0);
    z-index: 1;
    transition: background 0.5s var(--ac-ease);
}
.ac-work-tile:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}
.ac-work-tile:hover::after {
    background: rgba(172, 141, 86, 0.12);
}
.ac-work-tile:hover::before {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 0%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 40%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 100%);
}

.ac-work-tag {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 18px; left: 22px; right: 22px;
    z-index: 2;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding-left: 26px;
    transform: translateY(4px);
    opacity: 0.92;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ac-ease), opacity 0.4s var(--ac-ease);
}
.ac-work-tag::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 18px; height: 1px;
    background: var(--ac-gold);
    transition: width 0.4s var(--ac-ease);
}
.ac-work-tile:hover .ac-work-tag {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
}
.ac-work-tile:hover .ac-work-tag::before { width: 36px; }

/* ============================================================
   PILLARS — hover-reveal cards
   ============================================================ */
.ac-pillars {
    background: var(--ac-cream);
    padding: 70px 24px;
}
.ac-pillars-inner {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
}
.ac-pillar {
    position: relative;
    padding: 40px 30px 36px;
    background: #fff;
    border-top: 2px solid transparent;
    cursor: default;
    transition: background 0.4s var(--ac-ease),
                border-color 0.4s var(--ac-ease),
                transform 0.4s var(--ac-ease),
                box-shadow 0.4s var(--ac-ease);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ac-pillar::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(172, 141, 86, 0.10) 0%, transparent 60%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ac-ease);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.ac-pillar:hover {
    background: #fff;
    border-top-color: var(--ac-gold);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 40px -22px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}
.ac-pillar:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.ac-pillar-num {
    display: block;
    color: var(--ac-gold);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.ac-pillar h3 {
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ac-text);
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
    transition: color 0.3s var(--ac-ease);
}
.ac-pillar:hover h3 { color: var(--ac-gold); }
.ac-pillar p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--ac-muted);
    margin: 0 0 22px;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.ac-pillar-line {
    display: block;
    width: 28px;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
    transition: width 0.5s var(--ac-ease), background 0.4s var(--ac-ease);
}
.ac-pillar:hover .ac-pillar-line {
    width: 60px;
    background: var(--ac-gold);
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES GRID — about us
   ============================================================ */
.ac-services {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 90px 24px 70px;
}
.ac-service-grid {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
}
.ac-service-card {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    padding: 32px 30px 30px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: background 0.4s var(--ac-ease),
                border-color 0.4s var(--ac-ease),
                transform 0.4s var(--ac-ease);
}
.ac-service-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0;
    width: 0; height: 2px;
    background: var(--ac-gold);
    transition: width 0.5s var(--ac-ease);
}
.ac-service-card:hover {
    background: var(--ac-dark);
    border-color: var(--ac-dark);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.ac-service-card:hover::before { width: 100%; }

.ac-service-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 28px;
    right: 28px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    line-height: 34px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--ac-text);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all 0.4s var(--ac-ease);
}
.ac-service-card:hover .ac-service-arrow {
    color: var(--ac-dark);
    background: var(--ac-gold);
    border-color: var(--ac-gold);
    transform: rotate(-45deg);
}
.ac-service-card h3 {
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    padding-right: 50px;
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ac-text);
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    transition: color 0.3s var(--ac-ease);
}
.ac-service-card:hover h3 { color: #fff; }
.ac-service-card p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--ac-muted);
    transition: color 0.3s var(--ac-ease);
}
.ac-service-card:hover p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }

/* ============================================================
   AREAS — tag cloud
   ============================================================ */
.ac-areas {
    background: var(--ac-cream);
    padding: 80px 24px 90px;
}
.ac-areas-cloud {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
}
.ac-area {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--ac-text);
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    transition: background 0.3s var(--ac-ease),
                color 0.3s var(--ac-ease),
                border-color 0.3s var(--ac-ease),
                transform 0.3s var(--ac-ease);
}
.ac-area:hover {
    background: var(--ac-dark);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--ac-dark);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.ac-area::after {
    content: "→";
    display: inline-block;
    margin-left: 0;
    width: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--ac-gold);
    transition: width 0.3s var(--ac-ease), margin-left 0.3s var(--ac-ease);
    vertical-align: middle;
}
.ac-area:hover::after {
    width: 16px;
    margin-left: 8px;
}

/* ============================================================
   CTA band (about us footer call-out)
   ============================================================ */
.ac-cta {
    background: var(--ac-dark);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 90px 24px 100px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ac-cta::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(172, 141, 86, 0.16) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 10% 95%, rgba(172, 141, 86, 0.10) 0%, transparent 55%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.ac-cta-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }
.ac-cta-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--ac-gold);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.ac-cta h2 {
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 40px);
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.ac-cta p {
    margin: 0 0 32px;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
}
.ac-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px 28px 13px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.24em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    transition: background 0.3s var(--ac-ease),
                border-color 0.3s var(--ac-ease);
}
.ac-cta-btn:hover {
    background: var(--ac-gold);
    border-color: var(--ac-gold);
    color: #fff;
}
.ac-cta-arrow { transition: transform 0.3s var(--ac-ease); display: inline-block; }
.ac-cta-btn:hover .ac-cta-arrow { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT — DETAIL CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.ac-details {
    background: var(--ac-cream);
    padding: 80px 24px 70px;
}
.ac-details-inner {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
}
.ac-detail-card {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    padding: 36px 30px 30px;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--ac-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: background 0.4s var(--ac-ease),
                transform 0.4s var(--ac-ease),
                border-color 0.4s var(--ac-ease),
                box-shadow 0.4s var(--ac-ease),
                color 0.3s var(--ac-ease);
}
.ac-detail-card:hover {
    background: var(--ac-dark);
    color: #fff;
    border-top-color: var(--ac-gold);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 40px -22px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.ac-detail-eyebrow {
    display: block;
    color: var(--ac-gold);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.ac-detail-card h3 {
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: inherit;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.ac-detail-line {
    margin: 0 0 22px;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: inherit;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.ac-detail-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ac-gold);
    opacity: 0.85;
    transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ac-ease);
}
.ac-detail-card:hover .ac-detail-cta { opacity: 1; }
.ac-detail-arrow { display: inline-block; transition: transform 0.3s var(--ac-ease); }
.ac-detail-card:hover .ac-detail-arrow { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT — FORM + MAP
   ============================================================ */
.ac-formwrap {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 90px 24px 110px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.ac-form-side h2 {
    font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 36px);
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--ac-text);
    margin: 14px 0 18px;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}
.ac-form-side > p {
    color: var(--ac-muted);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0 0 36px;
    max-width: 60ch;
}

.ac-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 22px;
}
.ac-field-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 22px;
}
.ac-field {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    position: relative;
}
.ac-field label {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ac-gold);
}
.ac-field input,
.ac-field select,
.ac-field textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-family: inherit;
    color: var(--ac-text);
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    border-radius: 0;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.25s var(--ac-ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ac-ease);
}
.ac-field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; line-height: 1.55; }
.ac-field input:hover,
.ac-field select:hover,
.ac-field textarea:hover { border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
.ac-field input:focus,
.ac-field select:focus,
.ac-field textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--ac-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(172, 141, 86, 0.15);
}

.ac-form-submit {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    align-self: flex-start;
    padding: 16px 30px 15px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.24em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #fff;
    background: var(--ac-dark);
    border: 1px solid var(--ac-dark);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s var(--ac-ease), border-color 0.3s var(--ac-ease);
}
.ac-form-submit:hover {
    background: var(--ac-gold);
    border-color: var(--ac-gold);
}
.ac-form-submit .ac-cta-arrow { transition: transform 0.3s var(--ac-ease); }
.ac-form-submit:hover .ac-cta-arrow { transform: translateX(5px); }

.ac-form-note {
    margin: 6px 0 0;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--ac-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Map side */
.ac-map-side {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 26px;
}
.ac-map {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    background: #eee;
    filter: grayscale(40%);
    transition: filter 0.5s var(--ac-ease);
}
.ac-map:hover { filter: grayscale(0%); }

.ac-hours {
    background: var(--ac-cream);
    padding: 28px 30px 30px;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--ac-gold);
}
.ac-hours .ac-section-eyebrow { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.ac-hours ul {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}
.ac-hours li {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 9px 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--ac-text);
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.ac-hours li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.ac-hours li span:first-child { font-weight: 500; }
.ac-hours li span:last-child { color: var(--ac-muted); }

/* ============================================================
   Responsive
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .ac-pillars-inner,
    .ac-details-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ac-service-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ac-formwrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .ac-story-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .ac-story-feature { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; max-height: 520px; }
    .ac-work-mosaic { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 200px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .ac-hero { height: 65vh; min-height: 420px; }
    .ac-story, .ac-services, .ac-areas { padding-left: 18px; padding-right: 18px; }
    .ac-pillars-inner,
    .ac-details-inner,
    .ac-service-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ac-work-mosaic { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 180px; }
    .ac-work-tile.ac-work-tall { grid-row: span 1; }
    .ac-work-tile.ac-work-wide { grid-column: span 2; }
    .ac-field-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ac-pillars { padding: 50px 18px; }
    .ac-details { padding: 50px 18px; }
    .ac-formwrap { padding: 60px 18px 80px; }
    .ac-cta { padding: 60px 18px 70px; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .ac-pillar, .ac-pillar *,
    .ac-service-card, .ac-service-card *,
    .ac-area, .ac-area::after,
    .ac-detail-card, .ac-detail-card *,
    .ac-cta-btn, .ac-cta-arrow,
    .ac-form-submit, .ac-form-submit .ac-cta-arrow,
    .ac-map { transition: none !important; }
}

/* ---------- Project mosaic tiles with more than one photo (Dan, 25 Oct) ----------
   inset: a small framed photo in the top-right corner (Camberwell rooflight, Wittersham clock tower)
   multi: two or three photos side by side in one tile (Brabourne link, Hartlip leisure room) */
.ac-work-tile img.ac-work-inset {
    position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 14px; z-index: 2;
    width: 30%; height: auto; max-height: 62%;
    object-fit: cover; border: 3px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}
.ac-work-tall img.ac-work-inset { width: 46%; }
.ac-work-multi .ac-work-strip {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 3px; background: #1a1a1a;
}
.ac-work-multi-lead .ac-work-strip { grid-template-columns: 1.55fr 1fr; }
.ac-work-multi .ac-work-strip img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.ac-work-tag { z-index: 3; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .ac-work-tile img.ac-work-inset, .ac-work-tall img.ac-work-inset { width: 38%; top: 10px; right: 10px; border-width: 2px; }
}

/* ---------- Homepage About section (Dan, 25 Oct): text first, then the About page content ---------- */
.home-about .section-title { text-align: left; }
.home-about .phone + .phone { margin-top: 10px; }
.home-about-content .ac-pillars { padding-top: 10px; }
/* Homepage About: the mobile sits under the office number (Dan, 25 Oct) */
.home-about .phone { display: block; margin-left: 0; margin-top: 6px; }
.home-about .button-3 { margin-bottom: 18px; }
/* About tiles on phones: whole words only, no gaps in the grid (26 Oct re-check) */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .ac-work-mosaic { grid-auto-flow: dense; }
    .ac-work-tag { word-break: normal; overflow-wrap: normal; hyphens: none; letter-spacing: .1em; font-size: 9.5px; left: 12px; right: 12px; }
}

/* About page: Dan's About Us text (incs/about-intro.php), so every detail is on the page with no click (Dan, 3 Nov) */
.ac-intro { padding: 80px 24px 70px; background: #fff; }
.ac-intro-inner { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.ac-intro-inner p { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.75; color: #444; margin: 0 0 18px; }
.ac-intro-inner p.mb-40 { margin-bottom: 26px; }
.ac-intro-inner a { color: var(--ac-text); }
.ac-intro-phones { display: flex; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px 28px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; }
.ac-intro-phones a { color: var(--ac-text); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(172, 141, 86, .55); }
.ac-intro-phones a:hover { color: var(--ac-gold); }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .ac-intro { padding: 56px 18px 46px; } .ac-intro-inner { text-align: left; } .ac-intro-inner p { font-size: 16px; } .ac-intro-phones { justify-content: flex-start; } }