How a MOSS Objects Commission Works: From Brief to Installation

Interior architects working with bespoke lighting manufacturers for the first time often carry uncertainty about the process: when to initiate contact, what information is needed at each stage, what can still be changed and when it cannot, and how the handover to installation works. For MOSS Objects commissions, the process is direct — there are no agents, distributors, or intermediaries between the specifying architect and the makers. This simplifies specification conversations considerably and keeps the dialogue efficient.

Stage One: The Specification Brief

A MOSS commission begins with a specification brief submitted by the interior architect. This does not need to be a fully resolved document — MOSS expects to contribute to the specification process rather than simply receive a finished order. The brief should include: the project type and context (residential, hospitality, commercial), the ceiling height and approximate pendant hanging height, the number of pendants and whether cluster configurations are planned, the preferred surface finish or a shortlist, and the project handover date. Material samples can be requested at this stage if the finish decision is not yet resolved.

Stage Two: Specification Confirmation and Production

Once the specification is confirmed — including pendant model, size, finish, cable drop length, number of units, and ceiling rose type — MOSS issues a production order and the commission enters the workshop queue. All MOSS luminaires are made by hand in a small workshop: the steel bodies are spun and formed, the surfaces are treated or lacquered, and the electrical components are fitted and tested. Production typically runs 10 to 14 weeks from confirmed order. Changes to the specification after production has begun may incur additional lead time depending on what has already been completed, which is why the brief stage is the most important opportunity to resolve any open decisions.

Stage Three: Delivery and Installation Handover

Completed MOSS luminaires are carefully packaged and delivered to the project site or a designated collection point. Each luminaire ships with installation instructions and the relevant electrical certifications. MOSS luminaires are CE-marked and fully compliant with EU electrical standards. Installation is carried out by the client’s electrician rather than by MOSS directly — the luminaire connects to a standard pendant flex with a live, neutral, and earth conductor. Interior architects should share the installation instructions and electrical specification with the installing contractor in advance of delivery to ensure a smooth fit-out.

Starting a Commission: What to Do Now

Interior architects with a live project brief are encouraged to contact MOSS as early as possible in the specification timeline. Even at concept stage, an early conversation about dimensions, finishes, and lead time will save time later and ensure that the lighting specification can be resolved before the project reaches the detail design freeze. MOSS is a small studio and commission capacity is finite. Architects working to fixed handover dates should confirm their place in the production schedule well in advance of the deadline. Contact the studio directly with your project brief to begin the process.