diff --git a/webos/src/pillars/pipeline/PipelinePillar.tsx b/webos/src/pillars/pipeline/PipelinePillar.tsx
index b5acf26..07958db 100644
--- a/webos/src/pillars/pipeline/PipelinePillar.tsx
+++ b/webos/src/pillars/pipeline/PipelinePillar.tsx
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-import { useState } from 'react';
+import { useEffect, useState } from 'react';
 import { useNavigate } from 'react-router-dom';
 import { motion } from 'framer-motion';
 import { QDRing } from './client360/QDRing';
@@ -7,7 +7,11 @@ import styles from './PipelinePillar.module.css';
 
 export default function PipelinePillar() {
   const [viewMode, setViewMode] = useState<'board' | 'list'>('board');
-  const { stages, isLoading } = useKanban();
+  const { stages, isLoading, isError, refetch } = useKanban();
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    void refetch();
+  }, [refetch]);
 
   return (
     <div className={styles.root}>
@@ -36,6 +40,8 @@ export default function PipelinePillar() {
 
       {isLoading ? (
         <KanbanSkeleton />
+      ) : isError ? (
+        <PipelineError onRetry={() => void refetch()} />
       ) : viewMode === 'board' ? (
         <KanbanBoard stages={stages} />
       ) : (
@@ -45,6 +51,16 @@ export default function PipelinePillar() {
   );
 }
 
+function PipelineError({ onRetry }: { onRetry: () => void }) {
+  return (
+    <div className={`${styles.emptyList} glass-card`}>
+      <strong>Pipeline data could not be loaded.</strong>
+      <span>Retry the CRM read model without refreshing the whole app.</span>
+      <button className="btn-ghost" onClick={onRetry}>Retry</button>
+    </div>
+  );
+}
+
 interface Stage {
   id: string;
   label: string;
diff --git a/webos/src/pillars/pipeline/client360/Client360.tsx b/webos/src/pillars/pipeline/client360/Client360.tsx
index 530e471..766f548 100644
--- a/webos/src/pillars/pipeline/client360/Client360.tsx
+++ b/webos/src/pillars/pipeline/client360/Client360.tsx
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 import { useState, useEffect } from 'react';
 import { useParams, useNavigate } from 'react-router-dom';
+import { useQueryClient } from '@tanstack/react-query';
 import { motion, AnimatePresence } from 'framer-motion';
 import { QDRing } from './QDRing';
 import { ConversationsTab } from './tabs/Conversations';
@@ -30,12 +31,17 @@ const TABS: { id: Tab; label: string }[] = [
 export default function Client360() {
   const { personId } = useParams<{ personId: string }>();
   const navigate = useNavigate();
+  const queryClient = useQueryClient();
   const [activeTab, setActiveTab] = useState<Tab>('conversations');
 
   const { client, isLoading, error } = useClient360(personId!);
+  const backToPipeline = () => {
+    void queryClient.invalidateQueries({ queryKey: ['kanban'] });
+    navigate('/pipeline', { replace: true });
+  };
 
   if (isLoading) return <Client360Skeleton />;
-  if (error || !client) return <Client360Error onBack={() => navigate('/pipeline')} />;
+  if (error || !client) return <Client360Error onBack={backToPipeline} />;
 
   const qdColor =
     client.qdScore >= 70 ? 'var(--color-green)' :
@@ -52,7 +58,7 @@ export default function Client360() {
       {/* Back button */}
       <button
         className={styles.backBtn}
-        onClick={() => navigate('/pipeline')}
+        onClick={backToPipeline}
         aria-label="Back to Pipeline"
       >
         ← Pipeline
diff --git a/webos/src/pillars/studio/StudioPillar.tsx b/webos/src/pillars/studio/StudioPillar.tsx
index 680f8a7..a4a5874 100644
--- a/webos/src/pillars/studio/StudioPillar.tsx
+++ b/webos/src/pillars/studio/StudioPillar.tsx
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ import { useNavigate } from 'react-router-dom';
 import { motion } from 'framer-motion';
 import { useQuery } from '@tanstack/react-query';
 import { api } from '../../shared/lib/apiClient';
+import { unwrapArray } from '../../shared/lib/apiShape';
 import { useStudioProperties } from '../../shared/hooks/useStudio';
 import styles from './StudioPillar.module.css';
 
@@ -101,19 +102,15 @@ interface CampaignSummary {
   bid_strategy: string;
 }
 
-interface CampaignsResponse {
-  status: string;
-  data: CampaignSummary[];
-}
-
 function CampaignsSection() {
   const { data, isLoading, error } = useQuery({
     queryKey: ['studio-campaigns'],
     queryFn: async () => {
-      const response = await api.get<CampaignsResponse>('/catalyst/campaigns');
-      return response.data ?? [];
+      const response = await api.get<unknown>('/catalyst/campaigns?limit=100&offset=0');
+      return unwrapArray<CampaignSummary>(response);
     },
     staleTime: 60_000,
+    refetchOnMount: 'always',
   });
   const campaigns = data ?? [];
 
diff --git a/webos/src/shared/hooks/useClient360.ts b/webos/src/shared/hooks/useClient360.ts
index 03d7679..5e8324e 100644
--- a/webos/src/shared/hooks/useClient360.ts
+++ b/webos/src/shared/hooks/useClient360.ts
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 import { useQuery, useMutation, useQueryClient } from '@tanstack/react-query';
 import { api } from '@/shared/lib/apiClient';
+import { stableArray, unwrapObject } from '@/shared/lib/apiShape';
 
 /**
  * useClient360 — fetch unified client entity
@@ -9,8 +10,8 @@ export function useClient360(personId: string) {
   const query = useQuery({
     queryKey: ['client360', personId],
     queryFn:  async () => {
-      const payload = await api.get<Wrapped<Client360Snapshot>>(`/crm/client-360/${personId}`);
-      return mapClient360(payload.data);
+      const payload = await api.get<unknown>(`/crm/client-360/${personId}`);
+      return mapClient360(normalizeSnapshot(payload));
     },
     staleTime: 30_000,
     enabled:  !!personId,
@@ -26,8 +27,8 @@ export function useConversations(personId: string) {
   const query = useQuery({
     queryKey: ['conversations', personId],
     queryFn: async () => {
-      const payload = await api.get<Wrapped<Client360Snapshot>>(`/crm/client-360/${personId}`);
-      return mapConversationEvents(payload.data);
+      const payload = await api.get<unknown>(`/crm/client-360/${personId}`);
+      return mapConversationEvents(normalizeSnapshot(payload));
     },
     staleTime: 10_000,
     enabled:  !!personId,
@@ -47,8 +48,8 @@ export function useClientProperties(personId: string) {
   const query = useQuery({
     queryKey: ['client-properties', personId],
     queryFn: async () => {
-      const payload = await api.get<Wrapped<Client360Snapshot>>(`/crm/client-360/${personId}`);
-      return mapPropertyInterests(payload.data);
+      const payload = await api.get<unknown>(`/crm/client-360/${personId}`);
+      return mapPropertyInterests(normalizeSnapshot(payload));
     },
     staleTime: 60_000,
     enabled:  !!personId,
@@ -64,8 +65,8 @@ export function useClientTasks(personId: string) {
   const query = useQuery({
     queryKey: ['client-tasks', personId],
     queryFn: async () => {
-      const payload = await api.get<Wrapped<Client360Snapshot>>(`/crm/client-360/${personId}`);
-      return mapTasks(payload.data);
+      const payload = await api.get<unknown>(`/crm/client-360/${personId}`);
+      return mapTasks(normalizeSnapshot(payload));
     },
     staleTime: 30_000,
     enabled:  !!personId,
@@ -144,11 +145,6 @@ interface Task {
   isAIGenerated?: boolean;
 }
 
-interface Wrapped<T> {
-  status: string;
-  data: T;
-}
-
 interface Client360Snapshot {
   client_ref?: string;
   identity?: {
@@ -203,6 +199,22 @@ interface Client360Snapshot {
   recommended_next_actions?: string[];
 }
 
+function normalizeSnapshot(payload: unknown): Client360Snapshot {
+  const snapshot = unwrapObject<Client360Snapshot>(payload);
+  if (!snapshot) return {};
+  return {
+    ...snapshot,
+    identity: snapshot.identity ?? {},
+    current_lead: snapshot.current_lead ?? {},
+    active_opportunities: stableArray(snapshot.active_opportunities),
+    recent_interactions: stableArray(snapshot.recent_interactions),
+    property_interests: stableArray(snapshot.property_interests),
+    tasks: stableArray(snapshot.tasks),
+    risk_flags: stableArray(snapshot.risk_flags),
+    recommended_next_actions: stableArray(snapshot.recommended_next_actions),
+  };
+}
+
 function scoreToPercent(value: number | null | undefined): number {
   const safe = Number(value ?? 0);
   const pct = safe <= 1 ? safe * 100 : safe;
diff --git a/webos/src/shared/hooks/useKanban.ts b/webos/src/shared/hooks/useKanban.ts
index fe673f9..d807a70 100644
--- a/webos/src/shared/hooks/useKanban.ts
+++ b/webos/src/shared/hooks/useKanban.ts
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 import { useQuery } from '@tanstack/react-query';
 import { api } from '@/shared/lib/apiClient';
+import { unwrapArray } from '@/shared/lib/apiShape';
 
 /**
  * useKanban — Pipeline Pillar kanban board data
@@ -8,11 +9,23 @@ import { api } from '@/shared/lib/apiClient';
 export function useKanban() {
   const query = useQuery({
     queryKey: ['kanban'],
-    queryFn:  () => api.get<KanbanStage[]>('/crm/pipeline/kanban'),
+    queryFn: async () => {
+      const payload = await api.get<unknown>('/crm/pipeline/kanban?limit=250&offset=0');
+      return unwrapArray<RawKanbanStage>(payload).map(normalizeStage);
+    },
     staleTime: 30_000,
     refetchInterval: 60_000,
+    refetchOnMount: 'always',
+    refetchOnWindowFocus: true,
+    retry: 1,
   });
-  return { stages: query.data ?? [], isLoading: query.isLoading };
+  return {
+    stages: query.data ?? [],
+    isLoading: query.isLoading,
+    isError: query.isError,
+    error: query.error,
+    refetch: query.refetch,
+  };
 }
 
 export interface KanbanStage {
@@ -32,3 +45,36 @@ export interface KanbanLead {
   lastContactChannel: string;
   isVaultActive?: boolean;
 }
+
+interface RawKanbanStage {
+  id?: string;
+  stage?: string;
+  status?: string;
+  label?: string;
+  emoji?: string;
+  leads?: unknown;
+  items?: unknown;
+  data?: unknown;
+}
+
+function normalizeStage(stage: RawKanbanStage): KanbanStage {
+  const id = String(stage.id ?? stage.stage ?? stage.status ?? 'new');
+  const leads = unwrapArray<KanbanLead>(stage.leads ?? stage.items ?? stage.data).map(normalizeLead);
+  return {
+    id,
+    label: String(stage.label ?? id.replace(/_/g, ' ').replace(/\b\w/g, (c) => c.toUpperCase())),
+    emoji: String(stage.emoji ?? id.slice(0, 1).toUpperCase()),
+    leads,
+  };
+}
+
+function normalizeLead(lead: Partial<KanbanLead>): KanbanLead {
+  return {
+    ...lead,
+    id: String(lead.id),
+    name: String(lead.name ?? 'Unnamed Client'),
+    qdScore: Number.isFinite(Number(lead.qdScore)) ? Number(lead.qdScore) : 0,
+    lastContactRelative: String(lead.lastContactRelative ?? 'No contact yet'),
+    lastContactChannel: String(lead.lastContactChannel ?? 'crm'),
+  };
+}
diff --git a/webos/src/shared/hooks/useStudio.ts b/webos/src/shared/hooks/useStudio.ts
index ed6668e..88c5c67 100644
--- a/webos/src/shared/hooks/useStudio.ts
+++ b/webos/src/shared/hooks/useStudio.ts
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 import { useQuery } from '@tanstack/react-query';
 import { api } from '@/shared/lib/apiClient';
+import { stableArray, unwrapArray, unwrapObject } from '@/shared/lib/apiShape';
 
 /**
  * useStudioProperties — Studio Pillar property listing
@@ -8,15 +9,12 @@ export function useStudioProperties() {
   const query = useQuery({
     queryKey: ['studio-properties'],
     queryFn: async () => {
-      const response = await api.get<InventoryPropertiesResponse | StudioProperty[]>('/inventory/properties');
-      const rawProperties = Array.isArray(response)
-        ? response
-        : Array.isArray(response.properties)
-          ? response.properties
-          : [];
+      const response = await api.get<unknown>('/inventory/properties?limit=100&offset=0');
+      const rawProperties = unwrapArray<InventoryPropertyRecord>(response, ['properties']);
       return rawProperties.map(mapInventoryProperty);
     },
     staleTime: 120_000,
+    refetchOnMount: 'always',
   });
   return { properties: query.data ?? [], isLoading: query.isLoading };
 }
@@ -27,9 +25,10 @@ export function useStudioProperties() {
 export function useProperty(propertyId: string) {
   const query = useQuery({
     queryKey: ['property', propertyId],
-    queryFn: async () => mapInventoryPropertyDetail(
-      await api.get<InventoryPropertyRecord>(`/inventory/properties/${propertyId}`)
-    ),
+    queryFn: async () => {
+      const payload = await api.get<unknown>(`/inventory/properties/${propertyId}`);
+      return mapInventoryPropertyDetail(unwrapObject<InventoryPropertyRecord>(payload) ?? {});
+    },
     staleTime: 120_000,
     enabled:  !!propertyId,
   });
@@ -60,10 +59,6 @@ export interface PropertyDetail {
   amenities?: string[];
 }
 
-interface InventoryPropertiesResponse {
-  properties?: InventoryPropertyRecord[];
-}
-
 interface InventoryPropertyRecord {
   property_id?: string;
   id?: string;
@@ -77,11 +72,11 @@ interface InventoryPropertyRecord {
     area?: string;
     address?: string;
   };
-  price_bands?: Array<{ label?: string; min?: number; max?: number; currency?: string }>;
-  unit_mix?: Array<{ configuration?: string; count?: number; available?: number; area?: string; price?: string }>;
+  price_bands?: unknown;
+  unit_mix?: unknown;
   amenities?: string[];
-  media?: Array<{ url?: string; thumbnail_url?: string }>;
-  images?: string[];
+  media?: unknown;
+  images?: unknown;
   thumbnailUrl?: string;
   availableUnits?: number;
 }
@@ -92,11 +87,12 @@ function mapLocation(location: InventoryPropertyRecord['location']): string {
 }
 
 function mapPriceRange(priceBands: InventoryPropertyRecord['price_bands']): string | undefined {
-  if (!Array.isArray(priceBands) || priceBands.length === 0) return undefined;
-  const mins = priceBands.map((band) => Number(band.min)).filter(Number.isFinite);
-  const maxes = priceBands.map((band) => Number(band.max)).filter(Number.isFinite);
-  if (!mins.length && !maxes.length) return priceBands[0]?.label;
-  const currency = priceBands[0]?.currency ?? 'INR';
+  const bands = stableArray<{ label?: string; min?: number; max?: number; currency?: string }>(priceBands);
+  if (bands.length === 0) return undefined;
+  const mins = bands.map((band) => Number(band.min)).filter(Number.isFinite);
+  const maxes = bands.map((band) => Number(band.max)).filter(Number.isFinite);
+  if (!mins.length && !maxes.length) return bands[0]?.label;
+  const currency = bands[0]?.currency ?? 'INR';
   const min = mins.length ? Math.min(...mins) : undefined;
   const max = maxes.length ? Math.max(...maxes) : undefined;
   if (min !== undefined && max !== undefined) return `${currency} ${min} - ${max}`;
@@ -105,9 +101,11 @@ function mapPriceRange(priceBands: InventoryPropertyRecord['price_bands']): stri
 }
 
 function mapInventoryProperty(record: InventoryPropertyRecord): StudioProperty {
-  const mediaThumb = Array.isArray(record.media) ? record.media.find((item) => item.thumbnail_url || item.url) : undefined;
-  const availableUnits = Array.isArray(record.unit_mix)
-    ? record.unit_mix.reduce((sum, unit) => sum + Number(unit.available ?? unit.count ?? 0), 0)
+  const media = stableArray<{ url?: string; thumbnail_url?: string }>(record.media);
+  const unitMix = stableArray<{ configuration?: string; count?: number; available?: number; area?: string; price?: string }>(record.unit_mix);
+  const mediaThumb = media.find((item) => item.thumbnail_url || item.url);
+  const availableUnits = unitMix.length
+    ? unitMix.reduce((sum, unit) => sum + Number(unit.available ?? unit.count ?? 0), 0)
     : record.availableUnits;
   const stableId = record.property_id ?? record.id ?? record.project_name ?? record.name ?? 'unknown-property';
   return {
@@ -122,12 +120,12 @@ function mapInventoryProperty(record: InventoryPropertyRecord): StudioProperty {
 
 function mapInventoryPropertyDetail(record: InventoryPropertyRecord): PropertyDetail {
   const base = mapInventoryProperty(record);
-  const primaryUnit = Array.isArray(record.unit_mix) ? record.unit_mix[0] : undefined;
-  const images = Array.isArray(record.images)
-    ? record.images
-    : Array.isArray(record.media)
-      ? record.media.map((item) => item.url).filter((url): url is string => Boolean(url))
-      : [];
+  const unitMix = stableArray<{ configuration?: string; area?: string; price?: string }>(record.unit_mix);
+  const media = stableArray<{ url?: string }>(record.media);
+  const primaryUnit = unitMix[0];
+  const images = stableArray<string>(record.images).length
+    ? stableArray<string>(record.images)
+    : media.map((item) => item.url).filter((url): url is string => Boolean(url));
   return {
     ...base,
     config: primaryUnit?.configuration ?? record.property_type ?? 'Mixed configuration',
diff --git a/webos/src/shared/lib/apiShape.ts b/webos/src/shared/lib/apiShape.ts
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e51ea85
--- /dev/null
+++ b/webos/src/shared/lib/apiShape.ts
@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+type JsonRecord = Record<string, unknown>;
+
+function isRecord(value: unknown): value is JsonRecord {
+  return typeof value === 'object' && value !== null && !Array.isArray(value);
+}
+
+/**
+ * Accepts the response shapes used across the legacy Velocity API, the newer
+ * WebOS API, and paginated read endpoints. Components should render arrays,
+ * not transport envelopes.
+ */
+export function unwrapArray<T>(payload: unknown, keys: string[] = []): T[] {
+  if (Array.isArray(payload)) return payload as T[];
+  if (!isRecord(payload)) return [];
+
+  for (const key of [...keys, 'data', 'items', 'results', 'records', 'rows', 'value']) {
+    const candidate = payload[key];
+    if (Array.isArray(candidate)) return candidate as T[];
+  }
+
+  return [];
+}
+
+export function unwrapObject<T>(payload: unknown, keys: string[] = []): T | undefined {
+  if (!isRecord(payload)) return undefined;
+
+  for (const key of [...keys, 'data', 'record', 'result', 'item', 'value']) {
+    const candidate = payload[key];
+    if (isRecord(candidate)) return candidate as T;
+  }
+
+  return payload as T;
+}
+
+export function stableArray<T>(value: unknown): T[] {
+  return Array.isArray(value) ? value as T[] : [];
+}