English and Smart Architects, LLC (ESA) was established in 1997 by its principals Michael English and Roy Smart. ESA is a full service architectural and interior design firm. Although we have experience in a wide variety of project types, ESA specializes in the design of hospitality/entertainment and financial institution projects. Some of the other project types ESA has experience in are: office buildings, medical facilities, retail, restaurants and residential. ESA has offices in Minneapolis/St.