This is one design element I'd have though someone would have pulled off to perfection, improved on the 6th at Riviera. It seems to have been eliminated from all architect's design palette.
It can't be done anywhere; to me it seems an improvement on the concept could be done on a large green set into the slope of a hill, or bowl. That way the bunker would seem to be, could be plausible, would fit visually, and the slope(s) of the green could be created strong enough to allow the ball to be worked to a hole location around the bunker.
For example, I could see the back of the green being built up the slope of a hill to an elevation of 5ft, allowing golfers to putt to the back and having the ball trickle back down to the hole.
I also understand why some simply dislike the concept, but that might be a reason to use it!