well, actually alot of faux bois here in japan. the cement bollards and railings are cast to look like wood. but this is just one of the many ways that the surroundings are beautified in little details. and beauty means irregularity and natural forms. even the plastic in your bento box to separate items looks like leaves.
anywho, i saw this staircase (up to the Oita Art Museum) and thought of It’s (K)not Wood, the design blog I linked to the other day. and he linked to me, so that is very nice 
oh those are beautiful! i hadn’t seen those before!! i wish they’d do that here where I live…
yeah, even notice the steps and risers got the same faux bois treatment!
Would love to get more information on fabricating faux bois garden pieces. I am a mural artist that would love to work on project concerning faux bois.
Brenda
For the first time ever…some actual “How -To” about Faux Bois on http://www.thegardenartforum.com. Take a look….Tango