The Good Crit.
The Good Crit. is a podcast hosted by an architecture student that explores design culture, studio life, and the stories behind the spaces we live in. Episodes range from deep dives to relaxed conversations about what architecture school is really like. The show mixes practical tips for surviving studio with personal anecdotes and broader reflections on the built environment. It is aimed at architecture students and anyone curious about how design shapes everyday life.
Episodes
Why do Architects Always Wear Black?
Welcome to our first "Coffee Break" ☕️ - our chill conversations on matters of Architecture. For this first one we are discussing one of the greatest architecture stereotypes: do all architects wear black? 🖤Let me know what you think in the comments and stay tuned for our next episode next week!Follow me on Instagram and Tik Tok for more amazing architecture content! :)
Architecture Internships: Getting experience and learning from it.
🎙 In today's episode, we are looking at Architecture Internships, how to get one and get the most out of it. 🎓Whether you are full of experience or just starting your studying journey, this episode will provide you with insights and tips around experience in the architecture office. Let me know what you think! 💬
QuickCrit4_The Palacio d'Abraxas
Step into the surreal world of the Palacio d’Abraxas in Noisy le Grand, France. Designed by Ricardo Bofill, this monumental piece of postmodern architecture blurs the lines between art and living space
You might recognize it from « The Hunger Games: Mockingjay »-this striking building was the perfect backdrop for a dystopian world.
I hope you enjoy this quick critique! :)
QuickCrit3_La Maison Coilliot
In this episode of QuickCrits, we dive into the intricate world of Art Nouveau with Hector Guimard’s La Maison Coilliot in Lille, France. Discover how this lesser-known masterpiece blends organic forms and innovative materials to create a living work of art. Whether you’re an architecture enthusiast or just curious about design, this episode will transport you to a time when every detail mattered.
QuickCrit2_The Cube Houses of Rotterdam
Learn more about the Cube Houses of Rotterdam in this new QuickCrit episode 🎙️✨
The Cube Houses, a great landmark of the Rotterdam skyline, designed by Piet Blom in 1977 redefine residential design through bold geometric shapes and compact living spaces.
Discover more and stay tuned for our next QuickCrit coming out soon!Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @the_good_crit to catch illustrations and
QuickCrit1_The Nakagin Capsule Tower
In this first QuickCrit, I present to you in just 5 minutes a small analysis of the great Nakagin Tower of Tokyo, designed by Kisho Kurokawa in 1972.
Learn about a rare example of Metabolist Architecture, and check out my illustrations and sketches of this great design on my Instagram @the_good_crit
I hope you learn something with me today and you enjoy this new format of QuickCrits.
How To Prepare Great Crits
Crits can be very stressful and nerve-wrecking events in your Architecture Student journey.
In this episode, I share some of my Crit experience and a few tips I gathered to make sure you have great review.
My 3rd Year as an Architecture Student
In this episode I share my experience in 3rd year, what I learned from it and how it has affected me.
From mental health to project management, I share a few tips gathered throughout a very interesting although very tiring year in Architecture school.
This episode is a bit longer than usual, I hope it will still be interesting to most of you :)
Enjoy :)
How to deal with Blank Page Syndrome episodes and boost your Creativity ?
As Architecture students (and artists), we tend to struggle with inspiration and creativity blocks.
This episode gives you a few tips on how to boost your creativity, strengthen your artistic culture and get your projects started.
My instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/erine_lellu_arch/?hl=fr
My website:
https://erine-lellu.myportfolio.com/
Anxiety, Stress and Mental Health in Architecture Studies
This episode is a way for me to express a very important struggle in the architecture field: mental health and anxiety.
The culture around the studies creates high stress and psychological pressure which can cause very important mental health issues for students.
By communicating around this, I hope we can initiate change, and encourage more students to share their experiences.
The Design Process of an Architecture Project.
In today's episode, I will explain the whole design process you will need to undertake during an Architecture project.
From the research, mapping and iterating all the way to rendering and modelling, each step will be explained with a few tips I gathered during my studies.
Enjoy ! :)
My portfolio website:
https://erine-lellu.myportfolio.com/work
Work efficiency and Time management Tips for Architecture Students
In today's episode, I will try to give you a few tips to manage your time and be as efficient as you can in your weekly work as an architecture student.
Learn about work environment, the "Pomodoro" technique and the how to escape from distractions on a daily basis.
Remember to sleep, eat and maintain a healthy lifestyle !! :)
Are Architecture Studies The Right Choice For You ?
In this fourth episode, we will try to answer together the question "Should YOU study architecture ?"
Architecture studies are partcicularly challenging and stressful, so we want to make sure you know what you are diving in.
Here are a few things you should ask yourself to decide if you are prepared to study in an Architecture school.
I hope it helps! :)
My website (find all my portfolios, CV an
The Experience of Studying Abroad.
What is it like to study abroad ? Why should I study in a foreign country ? How should I make the most out of my time abroad ?
These are a few questions I will try to answer in this episode, unpacking the pros and cons of studying far away from home.
What to expect from Architecture Studies
In this episode, I will share with you my perspective on architecture studies, and what you should expect if you want to join such courses.
I will explain what modules you will study, what type of workload you should expect, how you will progress through your studies and how you will be assessed.
How to get in an English Architecture School
In this first episode of The Good Crit, I will explain to you how I got in the Bartlett School of Architecture, starting with my Personal Statement, all the way to the Portfolio and the Interview.
Link to my portfolio website: https://erine-lellu.myportfolio.com/
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