The idea of learning spaces is that the physical space in which a classroom is conducted can have a dramatic influence on how well students learn. In fact, some studies have shown that appropriately designed social learning spaces enhance student engagement by fostering social interaction and active learning. As a result of such studies, many higher institutions are making it a priority to evaluate existing spaces and upgrade them to better promote active learning strategies. In summer 2019, John Brooks Williams – North 202 at St. Edward’s University in Austin, TX was the focus of such an upgrade. These upgrades included moveable desks and chairs, a mobile teaching podium, banks of dry erase boards on two walls, and the installation of an addition smart projector (EPSON BrightLink Pro) so that annotations can be projected and read on three walls of the room. Using a timed observation protocol (Escala Educational Services, LLC), student engagement from Panopto-recorded lectures were analyzed to assess the level of student engagement in the classroom pre- and post-modification of the learning space. We found that students spent a higher proportion of time participating in mid- and high-level engagement practices when the learning space was modified to facilitate active learning more effectively. The learning space upgrade that students identified as having the most impact on their learning experience was the integration of small banks of dry erase boards. Students also identified that having multiple viewing surfaces for projectors was extremely helpful, even if said surfaces were not smart board enabled.