Environments for discovery, whether at a University, Government Agency, or in Corporate R&D, must be nimble enough to adapt when thinking and research changes direction, or when new equipment or methodologies develop. The divergent lab is one that anticipates and adapts as needs change, supporting research by establishing a framework for the greatest variety of research directions while anticipating future demands as researchers continue to discover. Through case studies from Walker Chemical and Michigan Technological University, presenters set out strategies for ensuring continuity of forward-thinking culture and brand in labs and throughout the building. They provide renovation and new construction examples of adaptable planning, resiliency, wellness, and cultural development.