SIS Building

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location?85 Albert Embankment, Vauxhall Cross, London, SE1 7TP, United Kingdom
2. What is the year of completion?1994
3. What is the SIS Building and where is it located?It is the secret spy headquarters of MI6 in London, standing on Vauxhall Cross by the River Thames.
4. Why was the SIS Building built in 1994?It was built to bring all spy offices into one place, making it easier to share information and keep secrets safe.

Secret Intelligence Service (SIS): The United Kingdom's foreign intelligence agency, responsible for gathering intelligence abroad.
MI6: An informal designation for the Secret Intelligence Service, derived from its historical military intelligence roots.
Vauxhall Cross: A district in South London, notable for its modern architecture and its role as the location of the SIS Building.
Postmodern Architecture: A style characterized by a playful, eclectic approach, often incorporating historical references and bold forms.