===== Top menu anatomy =====

The HORTUS header combines three layers: a primary navigation bar for the main modules, a global search entry point, and a set of utility controls on the right. Additional contextual entries such as About and Metrics appear in the same top-right shell. The value of this design is that you can stay oriented while moving between public discovery and personal action.

^ Header area ^ What it is for ^ Typical outcome ^
| **Primary navigation** | Jump directly to Projects, Events, News, Experts, Marketplace, Support, Social, and other major sections. | You open the list or landing page of the selected module. |
| **Global Search** | Start with a broad keyword before deciding which module is the right destination. | You route yourself toward a person, project, resource, event, or other relevant entity. |
| **Utility controls** | Access chat, favourites, notifications, language, theme, and account-related actions. | You continue a personal workflow without leaving the current page context. |


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