/* =========================================================
   Shared inner-page design system ("ab-" components)
   Loaded by every inner page alongside about.css, which still
   powers only the shared Campus map section + Footer CTA.
   Uses the site's core tokens: --ink #363587 · --marigold #f5c307
   Warm, rounded, soft-shadow language — consistent with the
   homepage rather than the old hard-edge inner-page style.
   Components are content-agnostic despite some legacy names
   (e.g. .ab-vm-grid, .ab-panels) — reuse whichever pattern
   fits a given page's content, add new ones as new shapes
   of content are encountered across pages.
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- Hero (shared look via page-banner.css) ---------- */
.ab-crumb{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:8px;
  align-items:center;
  font-size:.78rem;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);
}
.ab-crumb a{ color:#fff; font-weight:600; }
.ab-crumb a:hover{ color:var(--marigold); }
.ab-crumb span{ opacity:.45; }

/* ---------- Section rhythm ---------- */
.ab-sec{ padding:30px 0; position:relative; isolation:isolate; background:var(--paper); }
.ab-sec.tint{
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 45% at 100% 0%, rgba(245,195,7,.12), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 40% at 0% 100%, rgba(54,53,135,.06), transparent 55%),
    var(--paper-deep);
}
.ab-sec.dark{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 8%, rgba(245,195,7,.14), transparent 42%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 6% 92%, rgba(245,195,7,.08), transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(165deg, #363587 0%, var(--ink) 100%);
  color:#fff;
}
.ab-sec.dark h2, .ab-sec.dark h3{ color:#fff; }
.ab-sec.dark .eyebrow{ color:var(--marigold); }
.ab-sec.dark .eyebrow::before{ background:var(--marigold); }
.ab-sec.dark p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.76); }
.ab-sec.dark .ab-panel h3{ color:var(--ink); }
.ab-sec.dark .ab-panel p{ color:var(--text-soft); }

.ab-sec.gold{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, #f5c307 0%, #f5c811 100%);
  color:var(--ink);
}
.ab-sec.gold h2, .ab-sec.gold h3{ color:var(--ink); }
.ab-sec.gold .eyebrow{ color:var(--ink); }
.ab-sec.gold .eyebrow::before{ background:var(--ink); }
.ab-sec.gold p{ color:rgba(54,53,135,.78); }
.ab-sec.gold .ab-values-grid li,
.ab-sec.gold .ab-panel,
.ab-sec.gold .ab-vm-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.85); border-color:rgba(54,53,135,.15); }

.ab-head{ max-width:860px; margin:0 0 40px; }
.ab-head.center{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:center; }
.ab-head h2{ font-size:clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); letter-spacing:-.02em; line-height:1.15; }
.ab-head > p{ max-width:620px; margin-top:16px; color:var(--para); font-size:1.05rem; line-height:1.65; }
.ab-head.center > p{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }
.ab-sec.dark .ab-head > p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.76); }

/* ---------- Split layout (photo + prose) ---------- */
.ab-split{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.88fr) minmax(0,1.12fr);
  gap:clamp(30px, 5vw, 68px);
  align-items:center;
}
.ab-split.reverse{ grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.12fr) minmax(0,.88fr); }
.ab-split.reverse .ab-media{ order:2; }
.ab-split.reverse .ab-prose{ order:1; }

.ab-media{ position:relative; max-width:460px; width:100%; margin:0 auto; }
.ab-media .glow{
  position:absolute; width:110px; height:110px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--marigold); opacity:.9; top:-18px; left:-18px; z-index:0;
}
.ab-split.reverse .ab-media .glow{ left:auto; right:-18px; }
.ab-media .photo{
  position:relative; z-index:1;
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}
.ab-media .photo img{
  width:100%; aspect-ratio:5/6; object-fit:cover;
  transition:transform 1.1s var(--ease);
}
.ab-media:hover .photo img{ transform:scale(1.045); }
.ab-media .photo::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(54,53,135,.55) 0%, transparent 42%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.ab-media-badge{
  position:absolute; left:18px; bottom:18px; z-index:2;
  background:var(--marigold); color:var(--ink);
  padding:12px 16px; border-radius:14px;
  font-weight:800; font-size:.8rem; line-height:1.25;
  box-shadow:0 14px 28px -12px rgba(245,195,7,.85);
}
.ab-media-badge small{ display:block; font-weight:600; opacity:.75; font-size:.68rem; margin-top:2px; letter-spacing:.03em; }

.ab-prose{ max-width:620px; }
.ab-prose h2{ font-size:clamp(1.9rem, 3.2vw, 2.65rem); letter-spacing:-.02em; line-height:1.08; margin-bottom:16px; }
.ab-prose p{ font-size:1.03rem; line-height:1.72; color:var(--para); }
.ab-prose p + p{ margin-top:14px; }
.ab-prose .btn{ margin-top:26px; }
.ab-prose .ab-sectors{ margin-top:18px; margin-bottom:8px; }
.ab-prose .ab-icon-showcase,
.ab-prose .ab-values-grid,
.ab-prose .ab-panels,
.ab-prose .ab-vm-grid,
.ab-prose .ab-timeline{ margin-top:22px; }

/* ---------- Group / legacy section ---------- */
.ab-legacy-badge{
  display:inline-flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start;
  gap:2px; padding:16px 22px; border-radius:18px;
  background:linear-gradient(155deg, #fff 0%, #f5f5fa 100%);
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow:0 16px 32px -22px rgba(54,53,135,.4);
  margin-bottom:28px;
}
.ab-legacy-badge strong{ font-family:var(--display); font-size:2rem; color:var(--ink); line-height:1; }
.ab-legacy-badge span{ margin-top:6px; font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-soft); }

.ab-sectors{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px;
  list-style:none; margin:26px 0 30px;
}
.ab-sectors li{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px;
  padding:10px 16px; border-radius:100px;
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line);
  font-weight:700; font-size:.85rem; color:var(--ink);
  box-shadow:0 10px 22px -18px rgba(54,53,135,.35);
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease), background .3s, color .3s, border-color .3s;
}
.ab-sectors li i{ color:var(--marigold); font-size:.8rem; }
.ab-sectors li:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); background:var(--ink); color:#fff; border-color:var(--ink); }
.ab-sectors li:hover i{ color:var(--marigold); }

/* ---------- Chairman ---------- */
.ab-chairman{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.62fr) minmax(0,1.38fr);
  gap:0;
  align-items:stretch;
  background:linear-gradient(165deg, #363587 0%, var(--ink) 100%);
  border-radius:28px;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 30px 60px -28px rgba(54,53,135,.5);
}
.ab-chairman-media{
  position:relative;
  min-height:340px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(245,195,7,.18), transparent 55%),
    rgba(255,255,255,.04);
}
.ab-chairman-media img{
  width:100%; height:100%; min-height:340px;
  object-fit:cover;
  display:block;
}
.ab-chairman-body{ padding:40px 38px; }
.ab-chairman-body .eyebrow{ color:var(--marigold); }
.ab-chairman-body .eyebrow::before{ background:var(--marigold); }
.ab-chairman-body h2{ color:#fff; font-size:clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.35rem); letter-spacing:-.02em; margin:6px 0 4px; }
.ab-chairman-body .role{ color:var(--marigold); font-weight:700; margin-bottom:16px; font-size:.92rem; }
.ab-chairman-body p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.8); font-size:1rem; line-height:1.7; }
.ab-chairman-body p + p{ margin-top:12px; }

/* ---------- Vision & Mission ---------- */
.ab-vm-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:22px; }
.ab-vm-card{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:24px;
  padding:38px 34px;
  box-shadow:0 16px 34px -26px rgba(54,53,135,.4);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
}
.ab-vm-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:0 24px 44px -24px rgba(54,53,135,.4); }
.ab-vm-card .ic{
  width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:16px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:rgba(245,195,7,.22); color:var(--ink); font-size:1.25rem;
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
.ab-vm-card h3{ font-size:1.4rem; letter-spacing:-.01em; margin-bottom:12px; }
.ab-vm-card p{ color:var(--para); line-height:1.68; }
.ab-vm-card p + p{ margin-top:12px; }

/* ---------- Founder quote ---------- */
.ab-quote{
  position:relative;
  background:linear-gradient(165deg, #363587 0%, var(--ink) 100%);
  color:#fff;
  border-radius:24px;
  padding:40px 36px;
  box-shadow:0 26px 48px -26px rgba(54,53,135,.5);
}
.ab-quote::before{
  content:"\201C";
  position:absolute; top:6px; left:26px;
  font-family:var(--display); font-size:4.6rem; line-height:1;
  color:var(--marigold); opacity:.9;
}
.ab-quote .pull{
  position:relative; z-index:1;
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:600;
  font-size:clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 1.7rem); line-height:1.35; color:#fff;
}
.ab-quote .who{ margin-top:24px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; }
.ab-quote .who .line{ width:36px; height:3px; border-radius:3px; background:var(--marigold); }
.ab-quote .who b{ display:block; color:#fff; font-size:.95rem; }
.ab-quote .who span{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size:.82rem; }
.ab-founder-role{ color:var(--ink); font-weight:700; margin:6px 0 18px; }

/* ---------- Core values ---------- */
.ab-values-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:14px;
  list-style:none;
  margin-top:8px;
}
.ab-values-grid li{
  display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:12px;
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:18px;
  padding:20px 18px;
  font-weight:600; font-size:.92rem; color:var(--ink); line-height:1.35;
  box-shadow:0 12px 26px -22px rgba(54,53,135,.35);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s, border-color .3s, background .3s, color .3s;
}
.ab-values-grid li:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  background:var(--ink); color:#fff; border-color:var(--ink);
  box-shadow:0 20px 36px -22px rgba(54,53,135,.45);
}
.ab-values-grid li i{
  flex:0 0 auto; width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:11px;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:rgba(245,195,7,.22); color:var(--ink); font-size:.95rem;
  transition:background .3s, color .3s, transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.ab-values-grid li:hover i{ background:var(--marigold); transform:scale(1.06); }
.ab-values-foot{ max-width:720px; margin:30px auto 0; text-align:center; color:var(--text-soft); }

/* ---------- Reflection / Circle panels ---------- */
.ab-panels{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:22px; }
.ab-panel{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:24px;
  padding:34px 30px;
  box-shadow:0 16px 34px -26px rgba(54,53,135,.35);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
}
.ab-panel:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 22px 40px -24px rgba(54,53,135,.4); }
.ab-panel .ic{
  width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:16px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:rgba(245,195,7,.22); color:var(--ink); font-size:1.2rem;
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
.ab-panel h3{ font-size:1.35rem; letter-spacing:-.01em; margin-bottom:12px; }
.ab-panel p{ color:var(--para); line-height:1.68; margin-bottom:14px; }
.ab-panel ul{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:8px 14px; margin-bottom:4px; }
.ab-panel li{
  position:relative; padding-left:17px;
  font-weight:600; font-size:.9rem; color:var(--ink);
}
.ab-panel li::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:.55em;
  width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--marigold);
}

/* ---------- Future-ready ---------- */
.ab-future-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:14px;
  list-style:none; margin-top:6px;
}
.ab-future-grid li{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.07); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); border-radius:18px;
  padding:20px 16px;
  display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:11px;
  font-weight:600; font-size:.9rem; color:#fff; line-height:1.32;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), background .3s, border-color .3s;
}
.ab-future-grid li:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); background:rgba(245,195,7,.14); border-color:rgba(245,195,7,.4); }
.ab-future-grid li .ic{
  flex:0 0 auto; width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:11px;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:rgba(245,195,7,.18); color:var(--marigold); font-size:.95rem;
  transition:background .3s, color .3s;
}
.ab-future-grid li:hover .ic{ background:var(--marigold); color:var(--ink); }

.ab-outcome{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; margin-top:30px; }
.ab-outcome span{
  padding:11px 18px; border-radius:100px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-size:.85rem;
}

.ab-lede{ text-align:center; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:18px; }
.ab-center{ text-align:center; }
.ab-max{ max-width:760px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }

/* ---------- Numbered steps / process ---------- */
.ab-steps{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:16px; max-width:820px; margin:0 auto; list-style:none; }
.ab-steps > li{
  display:flex; gap:18px; align-items:flex-start;
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:20px;
  padding:22px 24px;
  box-shadow:0 12px 26px -22px rgba(54,53,135,.35);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
}
.ab-steps > li:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 18px 32px -22px rgba(54,53,135,.4); }
.ab-steps > li > b{
  flex:0 0 auto; width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:50%;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:var(--marigold); color:var(--ink);
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:800; font-size:1.05rem;
}
.ab-steps > li > div > h3{ font-size:1.15rem; letter-spacing:-.01em; margin-bottom:6px; }
.ab-steps > li > div > p{ color:var(--para); line-height:1.62; }
.ab-sec.dark .ab-steps > li{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.07); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.14); }
.ab-sec.dark .ab-steps > li > div > p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.76); }
.ab-sec.gold .ab-steps > li{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.85); border-color:rgba(54,53,135,.15); }
@media (max-width:640px){
  .ab-steps > li{ flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
}

/* ---------- Table ---------- */
.ab-table-wrap{ max-width:720px; margin:0 auto; }
.ab-table{
  width:100%; border-collapse:separate; border-spacing:0;
  border-radius:18px; overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--line); background:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 14px 30px -24px rgba(54,53,135,.35);
}
.ab-table th{
  padding:14px 20px; background:var(--ink); color:#fff;
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:700; font-size:.8rem;
  letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; text-align:left;
}
.ab-table td{ padding:14px 20px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); color:var(--text); font-size:.95rem; }
.ab-table tr:last-child td{ border-bottom:none; }
.ab-table tbody tr:hover td{ background:rgba(245,195,7,.14); }

/* ---------- Stat row ---------- */
.ab-stat-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(150px,1fr)); gap:16px; }
.ab-stat-row .stat{
  text-align:center; padding:26px 18px; border-radius:20px;
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow:0 14px 30px -24px rgba(54,53,135,.4);
}
.ab-stat-row .stat strong{ display:block; font-family:var(--display); font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3vw,2.4rem); color:var(--ink); line-height:1; }
.ab-stat-row .stat span{ display:block; margin-top:8px; font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.04em; color:var(--text-soft); text-transform:uppercase; }
.ab-sec.dark .ab-stat-row .stat{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.07); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.14); }
.ab-sec.dark .ab-stat-row .stat strong{ color:#fff; }
.ab-sec.dark .ab-stat-row .stat span{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
.ab-sec.gold .ab-stat-row .stat{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.85); border-color:rgba(54,53,135,.15); }

/* ---------- Icon showcase (bold tiles) ---------- */
.ab-icon-showcase{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:18px; list-style:none; }
.ab-icon-showcase li{
  text-align:center; padding:30px 20px; border-radius:22px;
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow:0 16px 34px -26px rgba(54,53,135,.4);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
}
.ab-icon-showcase li:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 22px 40px -22px rgba(54,53,135,.45); }
.ab-icon-showcase .ic{
  width:58px; height:58px; margin:0 auto 16px; border-radius:18px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:linear-gradient(155deg, var(--marigold) 0%, #ffe27a 100%);
  color:var(--ink); font-size:1.4rem;
}
.ab-icon-showcase strong{ display:block; font-size:1rem; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:6px; }
.ab-icon-showcase p{ margin:0; font-size:.88rem; color:var(--para); line-height:1.5; }
.ab-sec.dark .ab-icon-showcase li{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.07); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.14); }
.ab-sec.dark .ab-icon-showcase strong{ color:#fff; }
.ab-sec.dark .ab-icon-showcase p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.ab-sec.gold .ab-icon-showcase li{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.85); }

/* ---------- Vertical timeline ---------- */
.ab-timeline{ position:relative; max-width:760px; margin:0 auto; list-style:none; }
.ab-timeline::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:23px; top:6px; bottom:6px; width:2px;
  background:var(--line);
}
.ab-sec.dark .ab-timeline::before{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.16); }
.ab-timeline li{ position:relative; padding-left:64px; margin-bottom:26px; }
.ab-timeline li:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
.ab-timeline .ic{
  position:absolute; left:0; top:0; width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:50%;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:var(--marigold); color:var(--ink); font-size:1.1rem;
  box-shadow:0 10px 22px -10px rgba(245,195,7,.7);
  z-index:1;
}
.ab-timeline h3{ font-size:1.1rem; margin-bottom:4px; }
.ab-timeline p{ margin:0; color:var(--para); line-height:1.6; font-size:.94rem; }
.ab-sec.dark .ab-timeline h3{ color:#fff; }
.ab-sec.dark .ab-timeline p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.75); }

/* ---------- Big pull quote ---------- */
.ab-quote-big{ max-width:780px; margin:0 auto; text-align:center; position:relative; }
.ab-quote-big::before{
  content:"\201C"; display:block; font-family:var(--display); font-size:4rem;
  color:var(--marigold); line-height:1; margin-bottom:6px;
}
.ab-quote-big p{
  font-family:var(--display); font-weight:600;
  font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.6vw,1.9rem); line-height:1.4; color:var(--ink);
}
.ab-sec.dark .ab-quote-big p{ color:#fff; }
.ab-quote-big cite{
  display:block; margin-top:20px; font-style:normal; font-weight:700;
  font-size:.85rem; letter-spacing:.04em; color:var(--text-soft);
}
.ab-sec.dark .ab-quote-big cite{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.65); }

/* ---------- Photo duo (collage) ---------- */
.ab-duo{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:18px; max-width:760px; margin:0 auto; }
.ab-duo .photo{ border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow); aspect-ratio:4/5; }
.ab-duo .photo img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
.ab-duo .photo.down{ margin-top:34px; }

/* ---------- Full-width image banner ---------- */
.ab-banner{
  position:relative; border-radius:28px; overflow:hidden;
  min-height:260px; display:flex; align-items:flex-end;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}
.ab-banner img{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
.ab-banner::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(54,53,135,.86) 0%, rgba(54,53,135,.2) 60%, transparent 100%);
}
.ab-banner .cap{ position:relative; z-index:1; padding:28px 32px; color:#fff; }
.ab-banner .cap strong{ display:block; font-family:var(--display); font-size:1.3rem; margin-bottom:4px; }
.ab-banner .cap span{ font-size:.88rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.8); }

/* ---------- Centered icon badge above a heading ---------- */
.ab-badge-head{ text-align:center; }
.ab-badge-head .ic{
  width:60px; height:60px; margin:0 auto 16px; border-radius:20px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:linear-gradient(155deg, var(--marigold) 0%, #ffe27a 100%);
  color:var(--ink); font-size:1.5rem;
  box-shadow:0 14px 28px -12px rgba(245,195,7,.7);
}


/* ===== Clean post-intro layouts ===== */
.ab-head.left{ margin-left:0; margin-right:0; text-align:left; }
.ab-head.left > p{ margin-left:0; margin-right:0; }
.ab-copy-left{ max-width:680px; }
.ab-copy-left p{ color:var(--para); line-height:1.7; }
.ab-copy-left p + p{ margin-top:14px; }
.ab-sec.dark .ab-copy-left p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.76); }

/* COVER ? contained image banner + content */
.ab-cover{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:28px; }
.ab-cover-frame{
  position:relative; border-radius:24px; overflow:hidden;
  min-height:clamp(220px,30vw,340px);
  box-shadow:0 24px 48px -28px rgba(54,53,135,.4);
}
.ab-cover-frame img{
  width:100%; height:100%; min-height:clamp(220px,30vw,340px);
  object-fit:cover; display:block;
}
.ab-cover-frame::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(54,53,135,.78) 0%, rgba(54,53,135,.28) 55%, transparent 100%);
}
.ab-cover-cap{
  position:absolute; left:clamp(18px,3vw,32px); bottom:clamp(16px,2.5vw,28px);
  z-index:1; color:#fff; max-width:min(480px, 85%);
}
.ab-cover-cap .eyebrow{ color:var(--marigold); }
.ab-cover-cap .eyebrow::before{ background:var(--marigold); }
.ab-cover-cap h2{
  color:#fff; font-size:clamp(1.55rem,2.6vw,2.2rem);
  line-height:1.15; margin:8px 0 0; letter-spacing:-.02em;
}
.ab-cover-body{ max-width:760px; }
.ab-cover-body p{ color:var(--para); line-height:1.72; }
.ab-cover-body p + p{ margin-top:14px; }
.ab-sec.dark .ab-cover-body p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.76); }
.ab-cover-body .ab-icon-showcase,
.ab-cover-body .ab-values-grid,
.ab-cover-body .ab-panels,
.ab-cover-body .ab-vm-grid,
.ab-cover-body .ab-timeline,
.ab-cover-body .ab-sectors{ margin-top:22px; }

/* ASIDE ? prose + single tall image */
.ab-aside{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.15fr) minmax(0,.85fr);
  gap:clamp(28px,4vw,56px);
  align-items:center;
}
.ab-aside.reverse{ grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.85fr) minmax(0,1.15fr); }
.ab-aside.reverse .ab-aside-shot{ order:-1; }
.ab-aside-copy .ab-head{ margin-bottom:18px; }
.ab-aside-copy p{ color:var(--para); line-height:1.72; }
.ab-aside-copy p + p{ margin-top:14px; }
.ab-sec.dark .ab-aside-copy p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.76); }
.ab-aside-copy .ab-quote-big{ margin-top:22px; text-align:left; }
.ab-aside-copy .ab-icon-showcase,
.ab-aside-copy .ab-values-grid,
.ab-aside-copy .ab-panels,
.ab-aside-copy .ab-vm-grid,
.ab-aside-copy .ab-timeline,
.ab-aside-copy .ab-sectors{ margin-top:20px; }
.ab-aside-shot{
  border-radius:22px; overflow:hidden;
  aspect-ratio:4/5; max-width:420px; width:100%; margin-inline:auto;
  box-shadow:0 24px 44px -26px rgba(54,53,135,.45);
}
.ab-aside-shot img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }

/* PIC GRID ? photo cards for lists / highlights */
.ab-pic-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:18px;
  margin-top:8px;
}
.ab-pic-grid.cols-2{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); }
.ab-pic-grid.cols-4{ grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr)); }
.ab-pic-card{
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid rgba(54,53,135,.08);
  border-radius:20px;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 16px 32px -24px rgba(54,53,135,.35);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s;
}
.ab-pic-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:0 22px 40px -22px rgba(54,53,135,.4);
}
.ab-sec.dark .ab-pic-card{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.ab-sec.gold .ab-pic-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.88); }
.ab-pic-card .thumb{
  aspect-ratio:16/11; overflow:hidden; background:rgba(54,53,135,.06);
}
.ab-pic-card .thumb img{
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;
  transition:transform .7s var(--ease);
}
.ab-pic-card:hover .thumb img{ transform:scale(1.05); }
.ab-pic-card .body{ padding:18px 18px 20px; }
.ab-pic-card .body .ic{
  width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:12px; margin-bottom:12px;
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:linear-gradient(155deg, var(--marigold) 0%, #ffe27a 100%);
  color:var(--ink); font-size:1rem;
}
.ab-pic-card h3{
  font-size:1.05rem; line-height:1.25; margin:0 0 8px; color:var(--ink);
}
.ab-sec.dark .ab-pic-card h3{ color:#fff; }
.ab-pic-card p{
  margin:0; font-size:.9rem; line-height:1.55; color:var(--para);
}
.ab-sec.dark .ab-pic-card p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.72); }

/* Soft section head spacing when followed by grids */
.ab-sec .ab-head.left + .ab-pic-grid,
.ab-sec .ab-head.left + .ab-icon-showcase,
.ab-sec .ab-head.left + .ab-values-grid,
.ab-sec .ab-head.left + .ab-panels,
.ab-sec .ab-head.left + .ab-vm-grid,
.ab-sec .ab-head.left + .ab-timeline{ margin-top:8px; }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width:980px){
  .ab-split, .ab-split.reverse{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .ab-split .ab-media, .ab-split.reverse .ab-media{ order:-1; max-width:420px; }
  .ab-aside, .ab-aside.reverse{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .ab-aside.reverse .ab-aside-shot{ order:0; }
  .ab-aside-shot{ max-width:360px; aspect-ratio:5/4; }
  .ab-chairman{ grid-template-columns:1fr; border-radius:24px; }
  .ab-chairman-media{ min-height:220px; }
  .ab-vm-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .ab-panels{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .ab-values-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .ab-future-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .ab-icon-showcase{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .ab-pic-grid,
  .ab-pic-grid.cols-4{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width:720px){
  .ab-sec{ padding:30px 0; }
  .ab-chairman-body{ padding:30px 24px; }
  .ab-quote{ padding:32px 24px; }
  .ab-icon-showcase{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .ab-duo{ grid-template-columns:1fr; max-width:360px; }
  .ab-duo .photo.down{ margin-top:0; }
  .ab-banner .cap{ padding:22px 20px; }
  .ab-values-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .ab-future-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .ab-panel ul{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .ab-pic-grid,
  .ab-pic-grid.cols-2,
  .ab-pic-grid.cols-4{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .ab-cover-frame{ min-height:200px; border-radius:18px; }
  .ab-cover-frame img{ min-height:200px; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .ab-media .photo img,
  .ab-pic-card .thumb img{ transition:none; }
}