Can building design thwart vandals?

In a recent article at Architecture and Design, they state that if a building is well designed, it can avoid being vandalized. By placing a well-designed building that is designed specifically for an area, the community will see it as its own entity and it will not be vandalized.

Victorian government architect Geoffrey London stated "If something is well designed it will deliver better amenity to the public and users and it will be more sustainable and it will be honoured by the community that it serves. It's a desired part of the community rather than something to be tested by vandalism."

Do you agree with this statement?